Panasonic Pv Gs19 Operating Instructions Manual

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5  After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the Windows Messenger.
2  Type in your Sign-in name and password.•  If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here].
3  Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4  After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the MSN Messenger.
5  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6  Select [USB Audio Device] in the 
[Microphone] menu.
When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time, 
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen 
is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has 
already been done.) For more details, please read the 
corresponding Help file.
1  Click [Sign In].
Setting up the MSN Messenger
•  For other information about Windows Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
•  When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
•  If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the communication 
is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart 
Windows Messenger and set up the communication 
again.
6  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7  Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
8  Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu. 
						

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Using  MotionDV STUDIO 
(PV-GS35 Only)
When the OS is Windows XP/2000/Me, the 
Camcorder can be connected to the personal 
computer with the DV Cable.
When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder 
can be connected to the personal computer with the 
USB Cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be 
installed.
•  Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video 
Stream Driver is installed.
Operating environment
OS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed:
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional 
SP1 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
(Only in DV connection)
CPU:Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher/AMD Athlon 1 GHz 
or higher (including compatible CPU)
Installing Video Stream Driver
Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or 
later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. (When your OS 
is Windows XP SP2 or later, installing Video Stream 
Driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver must be 
installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC 
with the USB Cable and use MotionDV STUDIO.
DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not installed 
beforehand.
•  When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may not 
run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the 
applications disabled.
1  Insert the CD-ROM into the personal 
computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
2  Click [Video Stream Driver].•  The set up program starts running.
3  For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be 
required. Click [Yes] and continue with 
installation.
•  After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer 
will restart.
•  Do not remove the CD-ROM.
•  Installation may take a little while.
4  Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
•  Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
•  After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. •  For other information about MSN Messenger, please 
refer to Help.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the communication is 
automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN 
Messenger and set up the communication again.
•  When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
8 Confi rm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera 
Device] 1 is selected.
1
7  Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu.Graphic display:High Color (16 bit) or more
(32 bit or more recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1 024 × 768 pixels or more
(Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)
4 MB or more video memory
Sound:PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound)RAM:256 MB or more
(Adding more memory enables you to operate the 
personal computer more comfortably.)
Hard disk:Ultra DMA – 33 or moreFree hard disk space:640 MB
(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for data of 
approx. 4 minutes.)
Interface:DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant)
DirectX 9.0b or later
Windows Media Player 6.4 or later
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To start MotionDV STUDIO
If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the 
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the 
tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens 
of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape 
Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card.
„ With  USB  (supplied)OS:Windows XP SP1 or later
Windows 2000 SP4 or later
•  The personal computer should be compatible with 
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
Confirmation before connection
(for Windows XP/2000)
When you connect the personal computer and 
the Camcorder with the USB Cable and then use 
MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP (SP1 or later) or 
Windows 2000 (SP4 or later), check the driver of the 
USB host controller.
•  It is required to use the driver for which [Microsoft] is 
displayed on [Driver Provider] in [Driver] tab.
1  Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control 
Panel] to start [System].
•  [System Properties] is displayed.
2  Click [Hardware] tab and then click [Device 
Manager] then [Universal Serial Bus 
Controller].
3  Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and 
then select [Properties].
•  The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is 
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host 
controller you use.
4  Click [Driver] tab to check the description 
on [Driver Provider].
•  If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], 
the confirmation procedure is completed.
•  Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
MotionDV STUDIO software. •  After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4  Select the Video system.
5  After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
•  The [Readme] screen is displayed. Please 
carefully read the displayed contents and close 
the [Readme] screen.
Installation of MotionDV STUDIO
1  Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
2  Click the [MotionDV STUDIO].
3 Click [Next].
5  After the Video Stream Driver is installed, 
please restart your computer.
6  Click [Finish] when the [Restarting 
Windows] dialog appears.
•  Reboot the computer to finish installing 
MotionDV STUDIO. 
						

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5 Click [Finish].•  The update of the driver is completed. Connect 
the Camcorder.
 For Windows 2000 Users:
Check [Display a list of the known drivers 
for this device so that I can choose a 
specifi c driver] and then click [Next].
4  Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host 
Controller] and then click [Next].
Connecting the Camcorder to a 
personal computer
2 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  USB 
FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
35
30
4  Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E 
LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for 
DV].
•  Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows, a 
variety of visual effects can be added and titles 
can be created.
•  You cannot record a video edited by the PC 
onto the Tape in the Camcorder.
„ With DV Cable (optional)OS:Windows Me/2000/XP
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
2  Connect the Camcorder to the personal 
computer with DV Cable.
•  It enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode.
3  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable. If a description other than [Microsoft] is 
displayed
•  Update the driver with the following procedure.
1  Click [Update Driver...].
2  Check [Install from a list or specifi c 
location (Advanced)] and then click [Next].
•  When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next] 
after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.
3  For Windows XP Users:
Check [Don’t search. I will choose the 
driver to install] and then click [Next]. 
						

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With a PC
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
1  Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control 
Panel], select the software or the driver 
from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
•  Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
2  After software or driver is uninstalled, 
please restart your computer.
Notes
•  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft
® Windows®, Windows Messenger®, MSN 
Messenger® and DirectX® are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
•  All other names, company names, product names, 
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
•  The names of the products you are using may differ 
from the names given in the text. Depending on 
the operating environment and other factors, the 
contents of the screens used in these instructions 
may not necessarily match what you will see on your 
screen.
•  Although the screens in these Operating Instructions 
are shown in English for the sake of example, other 
languages are supported as well.
•  In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video 
camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder.
•  These instructions do not cover the basic operations 
of the personal computer or define any terms. For 
this information, refer to the Operating Instructions 
which accompany your personal computer.
•  Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation 
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software 
or destroy the data in transfer.
•  We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power 
source for the Camcorder when connecting to the 
personal computer. Data may be lost if the battery 
power is lost while transferring data.
3  Start MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE.•  You can record the video edited by the PC onto 
the Tape in the Camcorder.
•  When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a 
personal computer, or when devices are connected 
through USB hubs or by using extension cables, 
proper operation is not guaranteed.
•  When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, 
normal function may not be possible.•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while 
virus checking software is running, the Camcorder’s 
operation may stop midway through. In this case, 
exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
•  Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as 
picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if 
folders are deleted.
•  When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode 
while it is connected to the personal computer, 
the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot 
be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB 
Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the 
Camcorder and reconnect the Cable.
•  When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is 
switched to the PC Mode, a warning message may 
be displayed. You may simply ignore it.
•  When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, 
you may install or uninstall this software after logging 
ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a 
user name having equivalent authority.
•  If you install the USB Driver or Video Stream Driver 
after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not 
follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder 
will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete 
the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described 
below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.
•  With the Camcorder and personal computer 
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device 
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC] 
1 in [Ports] or 
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
([!DVC] 
1 will differ depending on the OS 
or operating environment of your personal 
computer.)
1
About the  SD Memory Card
Files recorded on an SD Memory CardIt may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the 
compatibility of the equipment in advance.
SD Memory Card (Optional)The SD Memory Card is an external Memory Card that 
is available in larger capacities. It has a write protect 
switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as 
well as a copyright protection function.
•  SD Logo is a trademark.
•  All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or registered 
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Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by this 
Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera 
File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics 
and Information Technology Industries Association).
•  If you attempt to play back files recorded with this 
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files 
recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, 
you may not be able to play them back. Please 
check the compatibility with the other equipment in 
advance.
About the compatibility of the card files
•  When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into 
a personal computer, folders will be displayed as 
shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]:
The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are 
recorded in the JPEG format.
[MISC]:
Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image 
are in this folder.
•  [DCIM], etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operations.
•  In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with 
the images. The file numbers are recorded with each 
image as consecutive numbers.
•  When using software without an indication function, 
indication data, such as date, are not displayed. 
Depending on the software in use, the date and the 
time may not be displayed correctly.
•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some 
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the 
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as 
a conventional memory for a Camcorder, Personal 
Computer or others.
About the folder structure when using
the Memory Card in a personal computer 
						

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Others
Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
 :  Remaining Battery Power
•  Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the 
display will change: 
 →  →  →  
→ . If the battery discharges, then  () 
will flash.
R0:45 :  Remaining Tape Time
•  Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When 
it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts 
flashing.)
•  During a 15-second or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be displayed 
or the remaining tape time may not be displayed 
correctly.
•  In some cases, the remaining tape time indication 
may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 
3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape 
time.◄Ι, Ι► : Slow Motion Playback (p. 36)
◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► : Still Advance Playback (p. 36)
 :Recording Check (p. 25) :Audio Dubbing (p. 41) : Audio Dubbing Pause (p. 41)
 :Blank Search (p. 26)
► :Repeat Playback (p. 62)
2×►►: Variable Speed Search (p. 36)
1/500 : Shutter Speed (p. 33)
 :Slide Show Playback (p. 37)
F2.4 : F Number (p. 34)
6dB Gain Value (p. 34)
 W :Fade (White) (pp. 29~30)
 B :Fade (Black) (pp. 29~30) :Auto White Balance (p. 32)
 :White Balance Adjustment Mode 
(pp. 32~33)
 :Outdoor Mode (p. 32)
 :Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (p. 32)
 :MagicPix Function (p. 30) : Zoom Microphone (p. 28)
 :Wind Noise Reduction (p. 31)
 :Progressive Photoshot Mode (p. 26)
 :Soft Skin Mode (p. 31)
 :Volume adjustment (p. 35)
12:34:56AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 58)
,  :Photoshot Picture Quality (p. 26)
0 : Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining number 
of Photoshot pictures reaches 0, the 
red indication flashes.)
100-0001 : Folder/File Display
No. 00 : File Number
1 : Number of DPOF Setting (pp. 38~39)
 :RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording (p. 27)
 : Lock Setting (p. 39)
 :LED Video Light is on. (p. 27)
 :Gain up (p. 27)
  :Web Camera Mode (Recording) (p. 49)
  :Web Camera Mode (Playback) (p. 49) :[640 × 480] Image size
•  For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the 
size display is determined as follows according to 
the number of horizontal pixels.
 :640 or more, less than 800 (The size is 
not displayed at under 640 pixels.)
SVGA:800 or more, less than 1 024XGA:1 024 or more, less than 1 280SXGA:1 280 or more, less than 1 600UXGA:1 600 or more, less than 2 048
 :Tape Recording Mode (p. 25)
 :Tape Playback Mode (p. 35)
 :Card Recording Mode (p. 26)
 :Picture Playback Mode (p. 37)
 :PC Mode (p. 46)
  :Cinema Mode (p. 31)
 :Digital Zoom (p. 29)
SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 24)
LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 24)
 :Automatic Mode (p. 25) :Manual Mode (pp. 31~34) :Image Stabilizer (p. 29)
12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 24)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 34)
 :Back Light Mode (p. 30)
 :Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 31)
 :Portrait Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 31)
 :Low Light Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 31)
 :Spotlight Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 31)
 :Surf & Snow Mode (Scene Mode) 
(p. 31)
● : Recording (p. 25)
 (Green) : Recording Pause (p. 25) (Green 
Flash) :Standby Mode
 : Still Playback (p. 35)
 :Self-Timer Recording (p. 28)
► : Playback (p. 35)
►► : Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 35)
◄◄ : Rewind/Review Playback (p. 35) 
						

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Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  INITIAL SET] >> 
[YES].
•  The initializing takes a little while.
•  Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 24) that 
has been adjusted.„ To Display  Date/Time IndicationThis switches between date and time indications.
Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  DATE/TIME] 
>> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. (pp. 22, 23)
•  The Camcorder automatically records the date and 
time of picture taking on the tape.
•  You can also show or change the Date/Time 
Indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/TIME] 
Button on the Remote Control (PV-GS35 only).
„ To Change the Display ModeSet [  SETUP] >> [  DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. 
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to 
all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to 
minimum display. (pp. 22, 23)
„ Progressive  PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in 
the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode•  Digital Zoom [  ]
•  1/750 s or faster shutter speed
•  When brightness is insufficient
•  When the MagicPix Function is ON
•  When the Portrait is used
•  When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
When using Card Recording Mode•  When brightness is insufficient
•  When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
„ Power Save ModeSet [  SETUP] >> [  POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES] or [OFF].
[OFF]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, 
the standby mode automatically will be set. In the 
standby mode, [ 
 ] blinks and it takes time more than 
usual to start recording after you press the Recording 
Start/Stop Button.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, 
the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the 
tape or to prevent the battery from running down. 
When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
•  The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off 
when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable 
with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the 
PC Mode.
QXGA:2 048 or more
 (White):Photoshot Mode
 (Red):While Photoshot recording is activated
 (Green):While the Card being read
 (Red):Using the card that cannot be 
recognized
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory Indications
 :A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--] / 
:The built-in battery is low. (p. 24)
 :The Warning/Alarm Indication appears 
when you record yourself. Turn the LCD 
Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check 
the Warning/Alarm Indication.
 :No card is inserted.
REMOTE: An incorrect Remote Control mode has 
been selected. (pp. 14~15)
 END :The tape came to the end during 
recording.
 :The video heads are dirty. (p. 65)
Textual Indications
 DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the 
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time 
until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a 
malfunction. (p. 64)
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (p. 65)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 70). This 
may solve the problem.
LOW BATTERY:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (p. 15)
NO TAPE:
No tape is inserted. (p. 17)
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
An incorrect Remote Control Mode has 
been selected. This is only displayed at the 
first operation of the Remote Control after 
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CHECK REC TAB:
You are attempting to record pictures on a tape 
with the accidental erasure prevention slider 
placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting Audio Dubbing or Digital 
Dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
You are attempting to play back a tape section 
that has been recorded with a different TV 
system. This cassette is incompatible.
UNABLE TO A.DUB
(LP RECORDED):
Because the original recording was in LP Mode, 
audio dubbing cannot be performed.
UNABLE TO A.DUB:
You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a 
non-recorded tape.
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly because the 
medium is protected by a copy guard.
CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the 
incompatible card to Card Slot.
NO CARD:
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on the card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD Memory 
Card is set to [LOCK].
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB Cable is connected to the Camcorder in 
Card Recording Mode.
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] during MagicPix 
Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC 
Mode with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer that does not support USB2.0.
CAN NOT USE USB:
You are connecting the USB Cable with the DV 
Cable connected in MotionDV Mode.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].
CAN NOT OPERATE
(MOTION DV MODE) (PV-GS35 Only):
You are attempting to change [ 
 D.ZOOM] 
setting during MotionDV Mode.
TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:
You are attempting to select an item in [ 
 
SCENE MODE] when Light is on.
Notes and Hints
„ Concerning the Power Supply•  When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, 
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a 
malfunction.
•  If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although 
the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the 
Battery and reattach it.
„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette•  When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, 
use the Blank Search Function (p. 26) to find the 
position where you want to continue recording. If you 
overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, 
be sure to find the position where you want to 
continue recording.
•  If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning 
of the tape before starting recording.
•  When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in 
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
•  When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch 
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.
•  When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, 
do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the 
cover.
„ Alarm  Sounds•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.When [  BEEP SOUND] on the [  SETUP] is set to 
[ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
•  When you start recording
•  When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
•  When you pause recording
2 Beeps 4 times
•  When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, 
and at other times. Check the sentence displayed 
on the screen. 
						

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„ Recording on a Card•  Even if the [  SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the 
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
•  When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
Photoshot•  Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image 
quality.
•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 27.
•  The sound cannot be recorded.
•  While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the Mode Dial.
•  When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove 
a card.
•  Another product may degrade or not play back data 
recorded on this Camcorder.
•  If set [ 
 PICT. QUALITY] >> [  ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image depending 
on the picture content.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot•  One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 
• If [ 
 BASIC] >> [  SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, 
the Camcorder records the maximum number of 
pictures recordable.
•  Intervals between recording pictures may become 
longer depending on the card. We recommend using 
a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
•  When using a card formatted by other equipment or 
a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the 
intervals between recording pictures may become 
longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, 
and format your card with this Camcorder.
„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video 
Light
•  The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of 
the Camcorder.
•  Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
•  Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
•  Do not look directly into the light.
•  If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion 
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around 
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
•  Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will 
make conditions even brighter.
•  The LED video light enables simply lightening 
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also 
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high 
quality images.
„ Quick  Start•  During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute 
amount of electricity is consumed.
•  When you set [ 
 POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] 
and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause 
Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick 
Start Standby Mode. To turn the Camcorder on 
again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and then 
set it to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be 
restored.)
•  This Function is not activated in the following case:
•  Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while 
the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.
•  When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the 
battery, the Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned 
off and the Quick Start mode is canceled. If 
the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card 
Recording Mode is set, the Lamp turns on and the 
quick start mode is restored.
•  Press and hold the [QUICK START] Button for 
approx 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby 
Mode. The Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will 
be turned off.
•  If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be 
completely turned off.
•  When the Camcorder is Quick-Started with the 
White Balance on automatic, it may take some time 
until the White Balance is adjusted if the scene 
being recorded has a light source different from the 
scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is 
used, however, the White Balance of the scene last 
recorded is retained.)
•  Since about half the power of normal recording 
is used in quick start standby, using Quick Start 
reduces the recordable time.
•  The zoom magnification may differ from when it 
is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the 
recording starts.
„ Self-timer  Recording• When [  BEEP SOUND] on the [  SETUP] 
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be 
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in 
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
•  By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the 
Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
„ Zoom In/Out Functions•  When zooming in and taking a picture while holding 
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the 
image stabilizer function.
•  When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 
4 feet (1.2 meters) (PV-GS19) / 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) 
(PV-GS31/PV-GS35) or further from the Camcorder.
•  When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not 
be focused easily.