Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

Recording Mode
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  To Check the Recording
You can play back the last few seconds of the 
recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
•  Set to Tape 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.[One-Touch Navigation icon]
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].•  The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED] and 
the [  ] indication is...

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„ 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
2 GB 14 080 28 160
•  The numbers shown in the table are 
approximations.
•  These figures vary depending on the subject being 
photographed.
„ Selecting the quality of Photoshot 
images
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  PICT.QUALITY] >> 
[  (High Picture Quality)] or [  (Normal 
Picture Quality)].
•...

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  RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• The [  ] Indication appears. The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at 
regular intervals.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  BURST MODE] 
>> [ON]. Notes:
•  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 Recording results in slightly inferior 
image quality.
•  For the number of still...

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3  Open the LCD Monitor or the Viewfi nder.•  The Red Lamp lights up and the camera will be 
put into recording pause approx. 1.7 seconds 
after it is turned on.
„ To Cancel the Quick StartSet [  SETUP] >> [  QUICK START] >> [OFF].
•  If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, 
then the Lamp (Green) will go off and the 
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
  Quick Start
2  While the [OFF/ON] Switch is still set to 
[ON], close the LCD Monitor and retract 
the Viewfi nder.
•  The Green Lamp 1...

Recording Mode
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  Self-timer Recording
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
•  Set to 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.
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
• The [  ] Indication flashes and the recording 
starts after 10 seconds. After recording,...

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  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 30× magnification. 
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a 
magnification from 50× up to 1000×.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCED] >> [  D.ZOOM] >> 
[50×] or [1000×].
OFFOptical zoom only (Up to 30×)
50×Digital zooming to 50×
1000×Digital zooming to 1000×
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the...

Recording Mode
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1/4 NEXT
3  Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select 
[  ].•  The [FADE ON] is displayed.
• The [  W] or [  B] Indication flashes and 
then is displayed.
  Fade In/Out Functions
•  Set to Tape 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.
• Fade In :
The image and audio gradually appear.
• Fade Out :
The image and audio gradually...

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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.
„ To Cancel the MagicPix FunctionMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [  ] 
again.
•  The [MAGICPIX OFF] is displayed.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select 
[  ].•  The [MAGICPIX ON] is displayed. The [  ] 
Indication flashes and then is displayed.
4  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
adjust.
1  Press the Joystick Control to display...

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Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the 
microphone when recording.
•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [ON].
• The [  ] Indication appears.
„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction 
Function
Set [  BASIC] >> [  WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
•  Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the 
screen.
  Cinema Function
(PV-GS29 Only)
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.•  Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC]...

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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
•  To make the scene brighter in dark conditions.
4)
[ 
 ]  Spotlight Mode
•  To make the subject under a spotlight look 
more attractive.
5)
[ 
 ]  Surf & Snow...