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Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions
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Recording Mode
31
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
• If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images
may not be stabilized.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [ON].
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording.
„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer
Function
Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF]. • The [
] Indication appears. • When pushing the [W/T] Lever...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-30.png "Page 31
Recording Mode
31
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
• If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images
may not be stabilized.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [ON].
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording.
„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer
Function
Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF]. • The [
] Indication appears. • When pushing the [W/T] Lever...")
Recording Mode 31 Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. • Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [ON]. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or [PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording. „ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF]. • The [ ] Indication appears. • When pushing the [W/T] Lever...
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3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select
[ ].• The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] is
displayed. The [ ] Indication flashes and
then is displayed.
• The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]
again.
• The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] is
displayed.
Notes:• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-31.png "Page 32
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3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select
[ ].• The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] is
displayed. The [ ] Indication flashes and
then is displayed.
• The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]
again.
• The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] is
displayed.
Notes:• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight...")
32For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ].• The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] is displayed. The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter. „ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ] again. • The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF] is displayed. Notes:• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight...
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Recording Mode
33
Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the Joystick Control to display the
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower
right of the screen.
2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the
page with [ ] indication is displayed.
• To obtain the best...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-32.png "Page 33
Recording Mode
33
Soft-Skin Mode
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the Joystick Control to display the
One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower
right of the screen.
2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the
page with [ ] indication is displayed.
• To obtain the best...")
Recording Mode 33 Soft-Skin Mode This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer background lacking in detail. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with [ ] indication is displayed. • To obtain the best...
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34For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
„ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF].
Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO]. 1)
[
] Sports Mode
• For recording scenes involving quick
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[
] Portrait Mode
• Use when you want to make people (subjects)
stand out from the background.
3)
[
] Low Light Mode
• For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[
]...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-33.png "Page 34
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„ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF].
Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO]. 1)
[
] Sports Mode
• For recording scenes involving quick
movements, such as sports scenes.
2)
[
] Portrait Mode
• Use when you want to make people (subjects)
stand out from the background.
3)
[
] Low Light Mode
• For brightening a dark scene.
4)
[
]...")
34For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo „ To Cancel the Scene ModeSet [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 1) [ ] Sports Mode • For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes. 2) [ ] Portrait Mode • Use when you want to make people (subjects) stand out from the background. 3) [ ] Low Light Mode • For brightening a dark scene. 4) [ ]...
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Recording Mode
35
Recording in Natural Colors
( White Balance)
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after
removing the Lens Cap.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• The [ ] Indication and the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-34.png "Page 35
Recording Mode
35
Recording in Natural Colors
( White Balance)
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after
removing the Lens Cap.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• The [ ] Indication and the...")
Recording Mode 35 Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. • The [ ] Indication and the...
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4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the
[ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the
[ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until
the [ ] Indication is displayed.
Outside of the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-35.png "Page 36
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4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the
[ ] Indication stops fl ashing.
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the
[ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until
the [ ] Indication is displayed.
Outside of the...")
36For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing. „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the [ ] Indication is displayed. Outside of the...
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Recording Mode
37
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
Notes:• If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase the
noises on the screen.
• You may see vertical lines of light in the playback
image of a brightly shining subject or highly
reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
• During normal playback, image movement may not
look smooth.
• Avoid...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-36.png "Page 37
Recording Mode
37
„ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
Notes:• If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase the
noises on the screen.
• You may see vertical lines of light in the playback
image of a brightly shining subject or highly
reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction.
• During normal playback, image movement may not
look smooth.
• Avoid...")
Recording Mode 37 „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Notes:• If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. • You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. • During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. • Avoid...
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38For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[MANUAL].
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to
adjust the focus.
• If...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-37.png "Page 38
38For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[MANUAL].
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [FOCUS].
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to
adjust the focus.
• If...")
38For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to adjust the focus. • If...
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Playback Mode
39
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
• 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.
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed
on the screen.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed
on the lower right of the screen.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind
the tape.
• Rewind...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-38.png "Page 39
Playback Mode
39
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
• 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.
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed
on the screen.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed
on the lower right of the screen.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind
the tape.
• Rewind...")
Playback Mode 39 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. • 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. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind...
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40For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Still Playback/ Still Advance
Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback
and frame-advance playback.
• Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▲] again.
Note:• If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode
for more than 5 minutes, the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/64802/w300_pv-gs36_en_om_d-39.png "Page 40
40For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Still Playback/ Still Advance
Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback
and frame-advance playback.
• Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▲] again.
Note:• If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode
for more than 5 minutes, the...")
40For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. „ To Resume Normal PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▲] again. Note:• If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the...