Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please 
read these instructions thoroughly.
LSQT1000 B
PV-GS59
PV-GS39
PV-GS29
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(PV-GS59 Shown)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
PPC 

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WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.You have purchased one of the most 
sophisticated and reliable products on the market 
today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you 
and your family years of enjoyment. Please take 
time to fill in the information on the right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the 
underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to...

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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : Panasonic
Model No. : PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59
Responsibility Party :  Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address :  One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause...

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Important Safety Instructions
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8)  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus 
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9)  Do not defeat the safety purpose of the...

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Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited 
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of 
certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and 
other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision 
Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise 
authorized by...

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You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement 
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee 
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made 
the purchase.
Article 1  License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the...

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This operating instruction book is designed for use with models PV-GS29, PV-GS39 and PV-GS59. The 
PV-GS59 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Differences between models
Model Number PV-GS29 PV-GS39 PV-GS59
Battery Pack
(Supplied)CGR-DU06
(640 mAh)CGR-DU06
(640 mAh)For U.S.A. customers:
CGR-DU06 (640 mAh)
For Canada customers:
CGA-DU12 (1 150 mAh)
CD-ROM – – Supplied (LSFT0648)
USB Cable –For U.S.A. customers:
– 
For Canada customers:
Supplied...

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Before using the PC function (pp. 56~69), please refer to the OS (operating system) compatibility chart, 
below.
With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart)
Model 
NumberWindows OS Built-in SD Drive Web CameraMotionDV STUDIO/
Quick Movie Magic
PV-GS29Windows 2000 – – –
Windows XP – – –
PV-GS39Windows 2000 Yes* Yes (SP4 or later) –
Windows XP Yes* Yes (SP2 or later)* –
PV-GS59Windows 2000 Yes* Yes (SP4 or later) Yes (SP4 or later)
Windows XP Yes* Yes (SP1 or later) Yes (SP2 or later)
Model...

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Contents
About Recording ................................................... 30
Recording on a Tape ............................................ 30
To Check the Recording ....................................... 31
Finding the End of Recording 
  (Blank Search Function) ..................................... 31
Recording a Still Picture on a Tape 
  (PV-GS29 Only) .................................................. 31
Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) 
  (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)...

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•  Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•  Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging 
starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging 
is completed.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Attach the charged Battery to the 
Camcorder.
1  Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward 
the front and pull up to fully open the 
Cassette Compartment Cover.
•  To...