Panasonic Pv Gs19 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Using
Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or 
setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups 
on Menus.
1  Press the [MENU] Button 30.
30
•  The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected 
by the Mode Dial 34 is displayed.
•  Do not switch the Mode Dial 34 when the Menu 
is displayed.
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When [  LCD SET] or [  EVF SET] on the [  
SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following 
items are displayed.
[ 
 LCD SET] LCD Brightness [  ]Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.[  LCD SET] LCD Color Level [  ]Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD 
screen.
[  EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder 
[  ]Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
„ To  AdjustMove the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the 
item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick 
Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of 
vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
•  More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or 
color saturation.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 66.
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
LCD SET
     SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITEVF SET
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select the top menu.
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] 35 or press 
it to set the selection.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
NO
ON
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
•  In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, 
close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
•  These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded.
5  Move the Joystick Control [►] 35 or press 
it to set the selection.
•  While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or 
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback 
but not during recording.
6  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 35 to 
select the item to be set.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITOFF
7  Press the Joystick Control 35 to determine 
the setting.
„ To Return to the Previous ScreenMove the Joystick Control [◄] 35.
„ To Exit the Menu ScreenPress the [MENU] Button 30 again.
„ About the Menu Mode SettingThe setting selected on the Menu will be retained 
even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, 
if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before 
turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may 
not be retained.
•  Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>. 
						

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Before Using
„  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICDATE/TIME
USB FUNCTIOND/TMOTION DV
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
e.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 58)[  USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only)USB Functions Mode (pp. 49, 54)
[  EIS]Image Stabilizer (p. 29)[  CINEMA]Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 31)[  USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS35 Only)USB Functions Mode (pp. 49, 54)[  D.ZOOM]Digital Zoom (p. 29)[  ZOOM MIC]Zoom Microphone (p. 28)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 58)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 58)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  FADE COLOR]Fade color (p. 29)[  AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode (p. 24)[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 58)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 59)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 21)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)[  DEMO MODE]Demonstration Mode
•  If you set to [  DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without 
inserting a cassette or a card, the Camcorder is 
automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed 
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. 
If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, 
the demonstration mode automatically starts. 
To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a 
cassette or a card, or set to [ 
 DEMO MODE] >> 
[OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].
[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 58)
[  LANGUAGE]
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes 
only, and they are different from the actual Menus.
„  [TAPE RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
NO
ON
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (pp. 31~32)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[  BLANK SEARCH]Blank Search Mode (p. 26)[  WIND CUT]Wind Noise Reduction (p. 31)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 24)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 26)
Selecting Language
You can select the desired language.
1 Set [  LANGUAGE] >> [English], 
[Français] or [Español].
LANGUAGEEnglish
EspañolFrançais
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
1  Press the [MENU] 48 Button.
2  Select a menu item.•  Use the Select Button 49 (▲▼◄►) and 
[ENTER] Button 57 in place of the Joystick 
Control on the main unit.
3  Press the [MENU] Button 48 to exit the 
menu screen.
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4957
Operating with Remote Control 
(PV-GS35 only)
The menu screen transition is the same as when the 
buttons on the main unit are used. 
						

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Before Using
„  [CARD RECORDING MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
PICT.QUALITY
SELF TIMER
CLOCK SETOFF
NO
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (pp. 31~32)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 26)[  SELF TIMER]Self-timer Recording (p. 28)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 24)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 27)[  SHTR EFFECT]Shutter Effect (p. 26)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 58)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 58)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BLANK SEARCH]Blank Search Mode (p. 26)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)[  REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 43)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 26)[  REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play Mode (p. 62)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  12bit AUDIO]Audio Selector (pp. 35, 41)[  AUDIO OUT]Audio Output Mode (p. 62)[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 58)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 21)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 58)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 58)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 59)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 21)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 58)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22)
„  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICDATE/TIME
PROTECTD/T
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (p. 58)[  PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 39)
[  ADVANCE]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 38)[  CARD FORMAT]Formatting a Card (p. 39)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 58)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS35 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 21)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 21)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 58)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 22) 
						

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Before Using
•  If the built-in battery is weak, the [  ] Indication 
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
•  The clock uses the 12-hour system.
  Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a 
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before 
recording.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 
to select the item to be set. Then move the 
Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 
35 to set the 
desired value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3  Press the Joystick Control 35 to fi nish 
setting the date and time.
•  The clock operation starts from [00] second.
CLOCK SET
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    SETUP
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation 
of the clock. If the [  ] or [--] is indicated when the 
Camcorder is turned on, the internal lithium battery is 
near exhaustion.
1  Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder 
with the power turned off and then connect 
to the AC jack.
•  After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery 
can power the clock for approximately 3 months.
•  Leave the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and 
the battery will drive the Date and Time for approx. 
6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to 
[OFF], the battery is still being recharged.)
  LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.
•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
Set [ 
 BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  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 
mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes 
marked LP mode.
•  Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 41)
•  In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be 
degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but 
mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or 
some functions may be disabled.
-  Playback on other digital video equipment or on 
digital video equipment without the LP mode
-  Playback of the image on other digital video 
equipment recorded in the LP mode
-  Slow Motion/Still Advance playback
Audio Recording Mode
You can select the sound quality of the recorded 
sound.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [ 
 SETUP] >> [  AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or 
[16bit].
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 
48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” 
Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks 
in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for 
Audio Dubbing.
„ About  date/time•  The Date and Time function are driven by a 
built-in lithium battery.
•  Make sure to check the time before recording 
because the built-in clock is not very accurate. 
						

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Recording Mode
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About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial 34 to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial 
34 to Card Recording Mode [  ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] Switch 
26 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. 32, 34)
•  Before turning on the power, remove the Lens 
Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the 
power is turned on, Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment (p. 32) may not function correctly.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 34 to Tape Recording 
Mode.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31  
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] and [  ] Indication appears.
  To Check the Recording
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Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still 
Record Mode”
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31.• Recording starts.
•  The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.
Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording 
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, 
you can also record a still picture on a card by 
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
25.•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 27.
•  When recording pictures onto a card, the Recording 
Start/Stop Button is disabled.
•  You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be 
recorded. (p. 26)
•  In order to record higher quality still pictures, you 
must use the Card Recording Mode.
You can play back the last few seconds of the 
recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. 
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1  Press the Joystick Control 35 twice to 
display the One-Touch Navigation icon on 
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
2  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 35 to select 
[  ].• The [  ] indication is displayed. After checking, 
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause 
Mode.
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Recording Mode
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*  These indications are displayed only when the card 
is inserted.
1) Recording mode
2)  Recording time elapsed
3)  Remaining tape indication
4)  Still picture size
5)  Quality of still pictures
6)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in 
red.)
„ On-screen Display in the Tape 
Recording Mode
1)
3)
4)*
5)* 6)*2) 
						

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Recording Mode
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Finding the End of Recording
( Blank Search Function)
• The [  ] indication and the One-Touch 
Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search.
•  Approximately 1 second before the last recorded 
scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording 
Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.
•  If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the 
Camcorder stops at the end of the tape. The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the 
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused 
part of the tape).
•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  
BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
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„ To Cancel the Blank Search Function 
Before Completion
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [  ].
2  Set the Mode Dial 34 to Card Recording 
Mode.
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25.
• The [  ] Indication lights up in red.
  Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card 
from the Camcorder.
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Selecting the quality of Photoshot 
images
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[  (High Picture Quality)] or [  (Normal 
Picture Quality)].
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When the [  ] Indication is displayed, Progressive 
Photoshot Function works. You can record still 
pictures with higher quality by using this function.
•  The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be 
activated depending on the function you use. (p. 58)
•  To record still pictures with higher quality, we 
recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. 
(To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function 
regardless of the function you use.)
•  When you record onto the tape and the card 
simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function 
is not activated.
Progressive Photoshot
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 32 lights up.
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„ To record still pictures clearly•  When zooming in on the subject with a 
magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult 
to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the 
Camcorder. We recommend decreasing the zoom 
magnification and approaching the subject when 
recording.
•  When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder 
firmly with your hands and keep your arms 
stationary at your side so as not to shake the 
Camcorder.
•  You can record stable pictures without hand 
shaking by using a tripod and the Remote Control. 
(PV-GS35 only)
1)  Still picture size
2)  Quality of still pictures
3)  Number of recordable still pictures (When no 
pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.)
„ On-screen display in the Card 
Recording Mode
1)
2) 3)
•  You can also change the picture quality on [  
ADVANCE] >> [  PICT. QUALITY] in the Tape 
Recording Mode.
Recording with a shutter operation 
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  SHTR EFFECT] 
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Recording Mode
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 33. 1
Recording with the  Built-in LED 
Video Light (For PV-GS31/PV-GS35)
•  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 Video Light is on, however, ghost images 
will appear.
2  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 2•  Gain Up mode is set to off.
•  To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.
3  Press the [LIGHT] Button. 3•  The Video Light turns off.
•  Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to 1.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
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•  When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be 
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures 
are recorded.
2  Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25.
  Recording Yourself
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
 
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• The [  ] Indication appears. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular 
intervals.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  BURST MODE] >> 
[ON].
„ 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
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•  The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
•  These figures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
„ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot in Progress
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.You can record yourself while viewing the LCD 
Monitor. You can record persons in front of the 
camera while showing them the image. The image is 
horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The 
image to be recorded is the same as that recording.)
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
•  When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder 
will be automatically turned off. If the LCD Monitor 
is rotated towards the lens side through, then the 
Viewfinder will be activated.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens 
side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be 
displayed even if you press the center of the Joystick 
Control.
1  Rotate the LCD Monitor 2 towards the 
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Recording Mode
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3  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [ON].•  The Camcorder will be ready for recording 
in 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 the 
Power is OFF
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for 
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick 
Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
  Quick Start
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 28 to [OFF].•  The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
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Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically 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.
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• The [  ] Indication flashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the 
Self-Timer will be canceled.
•  If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the 
maximum recordable pictures are recorded. (p. 27)•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
  Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture 
by recording objects close by or with wide-angle 
shot. 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 few 
seconds.
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To Take Close-up Shots of Small 
Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1×, the 
Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close 
as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the 
Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded 
with 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 Tape 
Recording Mode is set.
-  A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode 
is 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’s 
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for 
recording sounds.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> 
[ON]. 
• The [  ] Indication is displayed.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
„ To Cancel the Zoom Microphone 
Function
Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF]. 
						

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Recording Mode
2  Push the [W/T] Lever 14 towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
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 [  ADVANCE] >> [  EIS] >> [ON].
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31 or [PHOTO SHOT] Button 25 to start 
recording.
„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer FunctionSet [  ADVANCE] >> [  EIS] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
  Fade In/Out Functions
 
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 24× (PV-GS19) / 26× (PV-GS31)/  
30× (PV-GS35) magnification. With the Digital Zoom 
Function, you can select a magnification from 50× 
up to 800× (PV-GS19 Only) / 1000× (For PV-GS31/
PV-GS35).
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> [50×] 
or [800×] (PV-GS19 Only) / [1000×] (For 
PV-GS31/PV-GS35).
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50×Digital zooming to 50×
800×Digital zooming to 800×
(PV-GS19 Only)
1000×Digital zooming to 1000×
(For PV-GS31/PV-GS35)
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•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  SETUP] >> [  FADE COLOR] >> 
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
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2  Press the Joystick Control 35 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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• The [  ] Indication appears.
• Fade In :
The image and audio gradually appear.
• Fade Out :
The image and audio gradually disappear.
•  When pushing the [W/T] Lever as far as it will 
go, you can zoom from 1× to 30× in 3.3 seconds 
(PV-GS35) / 26× in 2.9 seconds (PV-GS31) / 24× 
in 2.8 seconds (PV-GS19) at the maximum in the 
Recording Mode.
•  The zoom speed varies according to the amount of 
movement of the [W/T] Lever.
•  The Variable Speed Zoom Function cannot be used 
with the Remote Control. (PV-GS35 only)
About the Variable Speed Zoom 
Function
• The [  ] Indication appears.
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Recording Mode
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  Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines 
from behind the subject being recorded.)
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• The [  ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
•  The entire screen becomes brighter.
„ To Resume Normal RecordingMove the Joystick Control [►] to select [  ] again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
2  Move the Joystick Control [►] 35 to select 
[  ].
1  Press the Joystick Control 35 to display 
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the 
lower right of the screen.
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  MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1  Press the Joystick Control 35 twice to 
display the One-Touch Navigation icon on 
the lower right of the screen.
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] 35 to select 
[  ].
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 31.
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• The [  W] or [  B] Indication flashes and then 
is displayed.
„ To Cancel FadingMove the Joystick Control [◄] to select [  ] again.
Start recording. (Fade in)When you start recording, the image/audio 
disappeared completely and the image/audio 
gradually appears.
Pause recording. (Fade out)The image/audio gradually disappears. After the 
image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 61.• The [ 
 ] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
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2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 35 to select 
[  ].
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3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 35 to 
adjust.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
[One-Touch Navigation icon][One-Touch Navigation icon]