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Specifications
Digital CamcorderInformation for your safety
AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice. Recording Format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) 
Tape Used:
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/Playback Time:
SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)
Video
Recording System:
Digital Component
Television System:
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color 
signal
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor:
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 2.1-50.4 mm 
(PV-GS19) / 1.9-49.4 mm (PV-GS31) / 1.9-57 mm 
(PV-GS35), Macro (Full Range AF)
Filter Diameter:
30.5 mm
Zoom:
24:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS19)
26:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS31)
30:1 Power Zoom (PV-GS35)
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color Electronic Viewfinder (PV-GS31/PV-GS35)
Electronic Viewfinder (PV-GS19)
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
1 round speaker 20 mm
Standard Illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum Required Illumination:
2 lx (MagicPix Mode)
Video Output Level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video Output Level: (PV-GS35 Only)
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohmPower Source:
DC 7.2/7.9 V
Power Consumption:
Recording
4.5 W
Audio Output Level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohm
Mic Input: (PV-GS35 Only)
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)
(Stereo mini jack)
USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
(HI-Speed) (Full-Speed)
No copyright protection support
Digital Interface:
DV Input/Output Jack (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Dimensions:
Approx. 81 (H) × 63.5 (W) × 114 (D) mm
Approx. 3-1/4 (H) × 2-1/2 (W) × 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight:
Approx. 0.41 kg (0.90 lbs.)
(without Battery and DV cassette)
Operating Temperature:
32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C–40 °C)
Operating Humidity:
10 % – 80 %
Card Memory Functions
Recording Media:
SD Memory Card (8 MB /16 MB /32 MB /64 MB /
128 MB /256 MB /512 MB /1 GB)
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still Image Size:
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
WEB Camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image Size:
320 × 240 pixels (QVGA)
Power Source:
AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
19 W
DC Output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder Operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions:
61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm
2-6/16 (W) × 1-4/16 (H) × 3-9/16 (D) inch
Weight:
Approx. 0.11 kg (0.24 lbs.) 
						

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  Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory # Figure Description Price
PV-DAC14AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC 
CablesCall For 
Pricing
CGR-DU06A/1B
640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery PackCall For 
Pricing
CGA-DU12A/1B
1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery PackCall For 
Pricing
CGA-DU21A/1B
2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion 
Battery PackCall For 
Pricing
PV-DDC9
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)$55.00
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A/W
RP-SD128BU1A/W
RP-SD064BPPA/W
RP-SD032BPPA
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory CardCall For 
Pricing
BN-SDCAPE/1B
USB Reader/Writer for SD 
Memory Card (compatible with 
MultiMediaCard)$79.95
BN-SDABPE/1B
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)$79.95
PV-HB002
Carrying CaseCall For 
Pricing
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TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE 
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
2. Items Ordered 1. Camcorder Model #
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
MasterCard
DiscoverCredit Card #
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address
City State ZipPhone #:
Day
Night(        )
(        )
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Request for Service Notice:
Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
• Please in clude your proof of purchase.
  (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•  To further speed your repair, please provide an 
explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any 
symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
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  Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, 
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH 
AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial 
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty CoverageIf your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or 
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which 
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) 
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number
CamcorderOne (1) Year (except CCD 
Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) 
MonthsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
DVD/VCR Deck, 
A/V MixerOne (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, 
TV/DVD/VCR 
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In: 21” CRT and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In: 22” CRT and 
Larger1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR 
CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT) 
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysIn-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
Rechargeable 
Batteries
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for 
defective item)Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards 
(in exchange for 
defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You 
must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries 
are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only ap plies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puer to Rico. 
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the 
original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web 
Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include 
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that 
the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then re turned.
Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsThis warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or 
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among 
other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pic tures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in 
a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused 
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, 
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning 
damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by 
anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE WARRANTOR IS 
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING 
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or 
re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. 
The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD 
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty 
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product 
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, 
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY 
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Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer 
or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and 
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Accessory Purchases
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
As of December 2004
MAIL TO  :
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Product RepairsCentralized Factory Servicenter
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter. 
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products 
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) 
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)(Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
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Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario 
de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de 
operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida 
con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la 
literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su 
 Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y 
modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso 
en aparatos VCR con la marca 
.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a 
la lluvia ni a la humedad.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario 
acerca de la presencia de tensión sin aislación 
en el interior del producto, que puede tener la 
intensidad suficiente como para causar descargas 
eléctricas. Por lo tanto, hacer contacto con 
cualquier pieza en el interior de la unidad es 
peligroso.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos 
siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este 
dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un 
funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:
Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontró que cumple con la Parte 15 de las reglas del FCC. 
Estos limites están diseñados para proveer una protección razonable contra interferencias cuando se 
opera en un ambiente residencial.
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual se puede comprobar al 
apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra ubicación y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al 
que está utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico experto de radio/TV para solicitar ayuda. Puede 
encontrar útil el folleto ‘Información sobre las interferencias’ disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC 
local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de interfaz blindado cuando 
conecte una cámara de video digital a una computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquí. 
También, cualquier cambio sin autorización o modificaciones a este equipo anularían la autoridad del 
usuario para operarlo.
Precauciones para su seguridad
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•  Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería.
•  Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando 
el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al 
adaptador de ca desconéctelo del adaptador de 
ca
•  El indicador [CHARGE] se encienden y la carga 
comienza.
•  Cuando el indicador [CHARGE] se apaga, se ha 
terminado la carga.
2  Coloque la batería cargada en el 
Camcorder.
1  Coloque la batería en el adaptador de ca y 
cárguela.
1  Deslice el botón [OPEN/EJECT] 1 hacia el 
frente y tire hacia abajo para abrir la tapa 
del compartimiento del cassette.
•  Para proteger la cinta, el soporte del cassette 
no podrá expulsarse, si la tapa no está 
completamente abierta.
2  Después de abrir el soporte del cassette, 
inserte un cassette.
3  Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando 
la marca [PUSH] 2.
4  Sólo después de que el soporte de cassette 
esté completamente  guardado, cierre la 
cubierta del compartimiento del cassette 
presionando la marca 
3.
2
1
Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria
2  Deslice el botón [◄OPEN] 3 para abrir la 
cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta 4.
3  Mientras sostiene la tarjeta de memoria 
con su esquina cortada hacia la derecha 5 
insértela en la ranura de tarjeta 6.
4  Cierre bien la cubierta de ranura de tarjeta 4.
Grabación de una cinta
1  Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON].•  El indicador [POWER] 2 se enciende.
1
2
3
1  Usando su pulgar presione la perilla 
[OPEN▼] 1 y saque la pantalla LCD 2 en la 
dirección de la fl echa.
1
2
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Inserción de un cassette
Antes de utilizar el visor, ajuste el campo visual para 
que las visualizaciones dentro del visor sean claras y 
fáciles de leer.
1  Extienda el visor.
2  Ajuste rotando la perilla ocular correctora 1.
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2  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
grabación de cinta.
3  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación.
•  Comienza la grabación.
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
grabación de tarjeta.
2  Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta 
(Photoshot)
1  Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON].•  El indicador [POWER] 2 se enciende.
2  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
reproducción de cinta.
•  El sistema de navegación de un toque se 
visualiza en la parte inferior derecha de la 
pantalla.
3  Mueva el joystick [◄] 3 para rebobinar el 
cassette.
4  Mueva el joystick [▲] 4 para iniciar la 
reproducción.
5  Mueva el joystick [▼] 5 para detener la 
reproducción.
Reproducción de una cinta
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
reproducción de foto.
•  El sistema de navegación de un toque se 
visualiza en la parte inferior derecha de la 
pantalla.
Joystick [▲] : Comienzo de una presentación
Parada de la presentación
Joystick [▼] : Borra las imágenes
Joystick [◄] : Reproducción de la foto anterior
Joystick [►] : Reproducción de la foto siguiente
2  Comience la reproducción.
Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoria
4  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación nuevamente para detener la 
grabación.
1
2
3
[Navegación de un toque]
4
5
[Navegación de un toque] 
						

							Index
AAC Adaptor ......................15, 64
Audio Dubbing .......................41
Auto Focus ............................70
BBacklight ................................30
Blank Search .........................26
Built-in LED Video Light ........27
CCamcorder Accessory Order 
  Form ....................................73
Camcorder Accessory System
...............................................72
Charging the Battery .............15
Cinema Mode ........................31
Condensation ........................64
Cue Playback ........................35
Customer Services Directory
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DDate/Time Indication .............58
Date/Time Setting ..................24
Digital Zoom ..........................29
DPOF Setting ........................38
Dubbing .................................42
EErasure Prevention Slider .....18
FFade ......................................29
Formatting a Card .................39
F Number...............................34
IIris ..........................................34
JJoystick Control .....................19
LLCD Monitor ....................20, 66
Limited Warranty ...................75
Lock Setting ...........................39
Low Light Mode .....................32
MMacro Close-up .....................28
MagicPix Function .................30
Manual Focus ........................34
Mode Dial ..............................19
MotionDV STUDIO ................52
OOne-Touch Navigation icon ...19
PPhotoshot ..............................26
Picture Size ...........................37
Playback with Zoom Lever ....36
Portrait Mode .........................32
QQuick Start .............................28
RRapidFire Consecutive 
  Photoshot ............................27
Recording Check ...................25
Remaining Battery .................57
Remaining Tape Time ...........57
Remote Control .....................13
Repeat Playback ...................62
Request for Service Notice ....74
Review Playback ...................35
SScene Mode ..........................31
SD Memory Card ...................55
Self-timer Recording ..............28
Self Recording .......................27
Sensor tag .............................16
Shutter Speed .......................33
Simultaneous Motion/
  Still Record Mode ................25
Slide Show ............................37
Slow Motion Playback ...........36
Sound Volume .......................35
SP/LP Mode ..........................24
Spanish Quick Use Guide .....77
Sports Mode ..........................32
Spotlight Mode ......................32
Still Advance Playback ..........36
Surf & Snow Mode ................32
TTime Code .............................70
VVariable Speed Search .........36
Video Head Clogging ............65
Viewfinder ........................20,  66
WWeb Camera .........................47
White Balance .......................32
ZZoom .....................................28
Zoom Microphone .................28
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985