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Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions
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Before Using
3 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it
to set the selection.
4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
OFF
NO
SETUP ENTER EXIT
5 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it
to set the selection.
6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to
select the item to be set.
• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback
but not during recording....](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-20.png "Page 21
21
Before Using
3 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it
to set the selection.
4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
OFF
NO
SETUP ENTER EXIT
5 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it
to set the selection.
6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to
select the item to be set.
• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback
but not during recording....")
21 Before Using 3 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the Sub-Menu. BASICSCENE MODE REC SPEED WIND CUT CINEMA CLOCK SETOFF SP ON OFF NO SETUP ENTER EXIT 5 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection. 6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the item to be set. • While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording....
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22For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
„ [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP ENTER EXIT
BASIC
DATE/TIMED/T
SETUP ENTER EXITe.g.,
[ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)
[ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[ REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[ REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 45)[ PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[ REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-21.png "Page 22
22For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
„ [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP ENTER EXIT
BASIC
DATE/TIMED/T
SETUP ENTER EXITe.g.,
[ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)
[ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[ REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[ REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 45)[ PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[ REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play...")
22For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo „ [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIMED/T SETUP ENTER EXITe.g., [ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56) [ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[ REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 45)[ PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 27)[ REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play...
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Before Using
[ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[ PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 43)
[ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[ DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 43)[ FORMAT CARD]Formatting a Card (p. 44)
[ SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[ DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[ LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[ EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[ POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)
[ LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)
„ [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-22.png "Page 23
23
Before Using
[ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[ PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 43)
[ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[ DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 43)[ FORMAT CARD]Formatting a Card (p. 44)
[ SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[ DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[ LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[ EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[ POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23)
[ LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)
„ [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE...")
23 Before Using [ BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)[ PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 43) [ ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 43)[ FORMAT CARD]Formatting a Card (p. 44) [ SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu [ DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 23)[ LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 17)[ EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)[ POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 23) [ LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21) „ [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCED SETUP LANGUAGE...
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24For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [
REC SPEED] >> [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording
time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some
functions will be disabled.
• We recommend using the SP mode for important
recordings.
• In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-23.png "Page 24
24For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [
REC SPEED] >> [LP].
If the LP mode is selected, the recording
time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some
functions will be disabled.
• We recommend using the SP mode for important
recordings.
• In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP...")
24For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed.• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP...
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Recording Mode
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About Recording
• When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
• When recording still pictures on a card, set the
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [
].
• When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically
adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some
cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and
need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 35, 38)
• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens
Cap. If...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-24.png "Page 25
Recording Mode
25
About Recording
• When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
• When recording still pictures on a card, set the
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [
].
• When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically
adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some
cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and
need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 35, 38)
• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens
Cap. If...")
Recording Mode 25 About Recording • When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. • When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. • When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the Focus and White Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 35, 38) • Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If...
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26For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card
from the Camcorder.
• Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder
before turning on the power.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/
Still Record Mode”
You can record still pictures while recording image
onto a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-25.png "Page 26
26For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card
from the Camcorder.
• Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder
before turning on the power.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/
Still Record Mode”
You can record still pictures while recording image
onto a...")
26For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/ Still Record Mode” You can record still pictures while recording image onto a...
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Recording Mode
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„ Maximum number of still pictures
recordable on an SD Memory card
(optional)
PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal)
32 MB 220 440
64 MB 440 880
128 MB 880 1 760
256 MB 1 760 3 520
512 MB 3 520 7 040
1 GB 7 040 14 080
2 GB 14 080 28 160
• The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
• These figures vary depending on the subject being
photographed.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot
images
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >>
[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal
Picture...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-26.png "Page 27
Recording Mode
27
„ Maximum number of still pictures
recordable on an SD Memory card
(optional)
PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal)
32 MB 220 440
64 MB 440 880
128 MB 880 1 760
256 MB 1 760 3 520
512 MB 3 520 7 040
1 GB 7 040 14 080
2 GB 14 080 28 160
• The numbers shown in the table are
approximations.
• These figures vary depending on the subject being
photographed.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot
images
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >>
[ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal
Picture...")
Recording Mode 27 „ Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY (High) (Normal) 32 MB 220 440 64 MB 440 880 128 MB 880 1 760 256 MB 1 760 3 520 512 MB 3 520 7 040 1 GB 7 040 14 080 2 GB 14 080 28 160 • The numbers shown in the table are approximations. • These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. „ Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >> [ (High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal Picture...
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28For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
100 100 100
To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance
the light’s brightness.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 1
Recording with the Built-in LED
Video Light
• The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the
Gain Up mode is set to on.
• Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only
the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-27.png "Page 28
28For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
100 100 100
To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance
the light’s brightness.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 1
Recording with the Built-in LED
Video Light
• The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the
Gain Up mode is set to on.
• Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only
the...")
28For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 100 100 100 To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the [LIGHT] Button. 1 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light • The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain Up mode is set to on. • Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only the...
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Recording Mode
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3 Open the LCD Monitor or the Viewfi nder.• The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds
after it is turned on.
„ To Cancel the Quick StartSet [ SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF].
• If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
Quick Start
2 While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set
to [ON], close the LCD Monitor and the
retract Viewfi nder.
• The...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-28.png "Page 29
Recording Mode
29
3 Open the LCD Monitor or the Viewfi nder.• The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds
after it is turned on.
„ To Cancel the Quick StartSet [ SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF].
• If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
Quick Start
2 While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set
to [ON], close the LCD Monitor and the
retract Viewfi nder.
• The...")
Recording Mode 29 3 Open the LCD Monitor or the Viewfi nder.• The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on. „ To Cancel the Quick StartSet [ SETUP] >> [ QUICK START] >> [OFF]. • If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off. Quick Start 2 While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set to [ON], close the LCD Monitor and the retract Viewfi nder. • The...
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30For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a
normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification.
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification from 50× up to 1000×.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >>
[50×] or [1000×].
OFFOptical zoom only (Up to 30×)
50×Digital zooming...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-29.png "Page 30
30For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a
normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification.
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a
magnification from 50× up to 1000×.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >>
[50×] or [1000×].
OFFOptical zoom only (Up to 30×)
50×Digital zooming...")
30For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1× to 30× magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification from 50× up to 1000×. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×]. OFFOptical zoom only (Up to 30×) 50×Digital zooming...