Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Using
•  The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is 
closed and the Viewfinder is retracted.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator 
2 automatically goes 
off and the power turns off. (If Quick Start is set 
to [ON] (p. 34), the unit goes into Quick Start 
standby mode and the [STATUS] Indicator 
lights Green.)
•  Even if the LCD Monitor is closed or the 
Viewfinder is retracted while recording on 
a tape, the power does not turn off. (The 
Viewfinder stays lit up.)
3  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder again.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on 
the power.
  Setting Date and Time
1 Set [  BASIC] >> [  CLOCK SET] >> 
[YES].
CLOCK SET
JAN .01.2006  12:00AM
    SETUP
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
YES
NOSET DATE AND TIME
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, 
[SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] 
and set the date and time.
•  If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then 
adjust it.•  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.
2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to 
select the item to be set. Then move the 
Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to set the 
desired value.
•  Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
„ 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.
„ Recharging the built-in lithium batteryIf [  ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is 
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run 
down. Use the steps below to charge the battery. 
When the battery is inserted for the first time after 
charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. 
Select [YES] and set the date and time.
Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or 
place the battery on the Camcorder, and the 
built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the 
camera 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.)
Using the  Viewfinder/ LCD Monitor
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view 
so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become 
clear and easy to read.
1  Pull the Viewfi nder.
Using the Viewfinder
•  The Viewfinder will be activated.
2  Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector 
Knob.
•  You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder 
from the Menu.
3  Press the Joystick Control to fi nish setting 
the date and time.
•  The clock operation starts from [00] second. 
						

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2  Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to 
the desired recording angle.
•  The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 
180° 1 from the vertical position upwards 
and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward 
direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor 
beyond these ranges will damage the 
Camcorder.
„ Closing the LCD MonitorPush the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
•  Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
1180°290°
•  The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor 
can be adjusted from the Menu.
•  If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder 
may be damaged or fail.
•  Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before 
closing the LCD Monitor.
•  If the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the 
lens and the Viewfinder is opened (when recording 
yourself), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder 
simultaneously light.
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 and the Viewfinder.
[  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.
•  Press the [MENU] Button or the Joystick Control 
to complete the settings.
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
LCD SET
     SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITEVF SET
  SET   ENTER    EXIT
Notes:•  In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, 
close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
•  When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards 
the lens, the brightness of the LCD Monitor cannot 
be adjusted.
•  These settings will not affect the images actually 
recorded. With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the 
picture while watching it.
1  Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] Knob 
and pull the LCD Monitor out in the 
direction of the arrow.
•  The LCD Monitor will be activated.
•  It can open up to 90°.
Using the LCD Monitor 
						

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Before Using
Joystick Control and Screen Display
Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the 
One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the 
lower right of the screen.
•  Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the 
One-Touch Navigation icon.
•  Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control 
again to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon 
will display the last page used.
Each press of [▼] switches the display as follows 
depending on the mode. 
1/4 NEXT
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
Press Center
Press ▼
2/4 NEXT
3/4 NEXT
4/4 NEXT
Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select 
an item.
•  In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback 
Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will be 
automatically on the lower right of the screen.
e.g.,  Tape Recording Mode  
 [AUTO]
Easy to Use  Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the 
Mode Dial.
1  Rotate the Mode Dial.•  Set your desired mode to 1.
 :Tape Recording ModeUse this mode when recording pictures on a 
tape.
 :Tape Playback ModeUse this mode when playing back the 
recorded scene on a tape.
 :Card Recording Mode 
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
Use this mode when recording still pictures 
on a card.
 :Picture Playback Mode
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
Use this mode when playing back the 
recorded still picture on a card.
 :PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)Use this mode when you want to connect the 
Camcorder to your Personal Computer.
You can view or edit the images recorded on a 
card on your personal computer.
How to Use the  Joystick Control
Basic Joystick Control Operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection 
of files to be played back on the multi-image 
display.
Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select 
an item or file, and then press in the center to set it.
1Select by moving [▲].
2Select by moving [►].
3Select by moving [▼].
4Select by moving [◄].
5Push the center to select 
the item.
5
1
2
3
4
Joystick Control (See below)
 One-Touch 
Navigation icon
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)
11 
						

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„ Card Recording Mode
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/2◄
Self-timer Mode p. 35
►
Help Mode* p. 25
▲
Backlight compensation p. 37
▼Go to next page. –
2/2◄
Soft Skin Mode p. 38
▼Go to next page. –
1/2 NEXT2/2 NEXT
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [FOCUS].
5/6 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
2/3 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/6 NEXT
1/3 NEXT
2/6 NEXT3/6 NEXT
4/6 NEXT6/6 NEXT MF
–MF
+
3/3 NEXT MF
–MF
+
6/6◄
Manual Focus Adjustment 
Modep. 44
►
Manual Focus Adjustment
Modep. 44
▼Go to next page. –
„ Card Recording Mode
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
1/3 NEXT2/3 NEXT3/3 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
3/3◄
Manual Iris Adjustment 
Modep. 43
►
Manual Shutter Speed 
Adjustment Modepp. 42~43
▲
Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Modepp. 41~42
▼Go to next page. –
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [MANUAL].
5/5 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/5 NEXT
2/2 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
1/2 NEXT
2/5 NEXT3/5 NEXT
4/5 NEXT
5/5◄
Manual Iris Adjustment 
Modep. 43
►
Manual Shutter Speed 
Adjustment Modepp. 42~43
▲
Manual White Balance 
Adjustment Modepp. 41~42
▼Go to next page. –
„ Tape Recording Mode•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [AUTO].
1/4◄
Fade p. 37
►
Help Mode* p. 25
▲
Backlight compensation p. 37
▼Go to next page. –
2/4◄
Soft Skin Mode p. 38
▼Go to next page. –
3/4▲
MagicPix Mode p. 38
▼Go to next page. –
4/4◄
Recording Check p. 31
►
Blank Search Mode p. 31
▼Go to next page. –
1/4 NEXT2/4 NEXT3/4 NEXT4/4 NEXT
1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
1
• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape. 
						

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Before Using
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.You can view function help information using 
One-Touch Navigation.
1/4 NEXT
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
*Help 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.
e.g.
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] to select 
[  ].
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] to 
select the desired function.
e.g.
  SET            EXIT
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATIONPREVENTS
DARK
SUBJECTS
IN BACKLIGHT
1/4 NEXTEXIT
e.g.
„ To end the Help ModeMove the Joystick Control [►] to select [EXIT] or 
press the [MENU] Button.
  SET            EXIT
USAGE
TO MOVE JOYSTICK
IN DIRECTION
OF DESIRED
FUNCTION
1/4 NEXTEXIT
Notes:•  When the Help Mode is used, functions cannot be 
set.
•  The Help Mode only displays the information 
available in [AUTO] Mode.•  An explanation of the selected icon is displayed 
on the screen.
•  Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, 
the indication changes.
„ Tape Playback Mode
–▲
Playback / Pause p. 45
►
Fast (Cue Playback) p. 46
◄
Rewind (Review Playback) p. 46
▼
Stop p. 45
„ Picture Playback Mode
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
–▲
Start the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Showpp. 47~48
►
Playback the next picture p. 47
◄
Playback the previous 
picturep. 47
▼
Erase the picture p. 49
„ Card Recording Mode
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
•  When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is 
set to [FOCUS].
1/4 NEXT2/4 NEXT3/4 NEXTIRISSHTRWB
4/4 NEXT MF
–MF
+
4/4◄
Manual Focus Adjustment 
Modep. 44
►
Manual Focus Adjustment
Modep. 44
▼Go to next page. –
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.
•  The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected 
by the Mode Dial is displayed.
•  Do not switch the Mode Dial when the Menu is 
displayed.
2  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the top menu.
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29) 
						

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1  Press the [MENU] Button.
2  Select a menu item.•  Use the Select Button (▲▼◄►) and [ENTER] 
Button in place of the Joystick Control on the 
main unit.
3  Press the [MENU] Button to exit the menu 
screen.
Operating with Remote Control 
(PV-GS59 Only : Optional)
The menu screen transition is the same as when the 
buttons on the main unit are used.
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (p. 40)[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 29)[  WIND CUT]Wind Noise Reduction (p. 39)[  ASPECT] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)Wide Screen Mode (p. 39)[  CINEMA] (For PV-GS29)Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 39)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 21)
  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
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
ASPECT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
16:9
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
Selecting Language
You can select the desired language.
1 Set [  LANGUAGE] >> [English], 
[Français] or [Español].
LANGUAGEEnglish
EspañolFrançais
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
3  Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it 
to set the selection.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the Sub-Menu.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
ASPECT
CLOCK SETOFF
SP
ON
16:9
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
5  Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it 
to set the selection.
6  Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to 
select the item to be set.
•  While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or 
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback 
but not during recording.
BASICSCENE MODE
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
ASPECT
CLOCK SET
SETUP   ENTER    EXITOFF
7  Press the Joystick Control to determine 
the setting.
„ To Return to the Previous ScreenMove the Joystick Control [◄].
„ To Exit the Menu ScreenPress the [MENU] Button 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
ADVANCED
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 (pp. 28, 70)[  USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS59 Only)USB Functions Mode (pp. 61, 67)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  PICT.QUALITY] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)Picture Quality (p. 32)[  EIS]Image Stabilizer (p. 36)[  FADE COLOR]Fade color (p. 37)[  AUDIO REC]Audio Recording Mode (p. 28)[  USB FUNCTION] (PV-GS59 Only)USB Functions Mode (pp. 61, 67)[  D.ZOOM]Digital Zoom (p. 36)[  ZOOM MIC]Zoom Microphone (p. 35)[  SHTR EFFECT] (PV-GS29 Only)Shutter effect (p. 31)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 28)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 29)[  QUICK START]Quick Start Mode (p. 34)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 28)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 22)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 29)[  DEMO MODE]Demonstration Mode (p. 29)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  REC SPEED]Recording Speed Mode (p. 29)[  REC STDBY]Recording Standby Mode (p. 54)[  PICT.QUALITY] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)Picture Quality (p. 32)[  REPEAT PLAY]Repeat Play Mode (p. 45)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  12bit AUDIO]Audio Selector (p. 45)[  AUDIO OUT]Audio Output Mode (p. 29)[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 28)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 22)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 29)[  TV ASPECT] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)TV Aspect Mode (p. 51)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26)
„  [CARD RECORDING MENU]
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICSCENE MODE
PICT.QUALITY
ASPECT
CLOCK SETOFF
16:9
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g.,
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  SCENE MODE]Scene Mode (p. 40)[  PICT.QUALITY]Picture Quality (p. 32)[  ASPECT]Wide Screen Mode (p. 39)[  CLOCK SET]Date and Time Setting (p. 21)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  BURST MODE]RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 33)[  SHTR EFFECT]Shutter Effect (p. 32) 
						

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Menus Related to Taking Pictures
„ DATE/TIME
This switches between date and time indications.
Set [  BASIC] or [  SETUP] >> [  DATE/TIME] 
>> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF].
•  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-GS59 
Only).
„ DISPLAYSet [  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.
„ AUDIO  REC• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
You can select the sound quality of the recorded 
sound.
Set [ 
 ADVANCED] >> [  AUDIO REC] >> 
[12bit] or [16bit].
[12bit]:  Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 
4 tracks”. (The original audio signals can 
be kept after the other audio signals are 
dubbed.)
[16bit]:  Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 
2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in 
higher quality. (If audio signals are 
dubbed, then the original audio signals 
will be erased.)
„ BEEP  SOUND• 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
•  When the unit goes from Quick Start standby 
mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
•  When you pause recording
•  When you turn off the power
•  When the unit goes into Quick Start standby 
mode
2 Beeps 4 times
•  When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs 
(p. 73), and at other times. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen (p. 71).
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 28)[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 29)[  QUICK START]Quick Start Mode (p. 34)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  BEEP SOUND]Beep Sound (p. 28)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 22)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22)[  INITIAL SET]Initial Setting Mode (p. 29)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26)
[  BASIC]Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[  DATE/TIME]Date and Time Indication (pp. 28, 70)[  PROTECT]Setting the Lock (p. 50)
[  ADVANCED]Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[  DPOF SET]Setting DPOF (p. 50)[  FORMAT CARD]Formatting a Card (p. 51)
[  SETUP]Setup Sub-Menu
[  DISPLAY]Display Mode (p. 28)[  REMOTE] (PV-GS59 Only)Remote Control Mode (p. 15)[  LCD SET]LCD Adjustment (p. 22)[  EVF SET]Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 22)[  POWER SAVE]Power Save Mode (p. 29)[  TV ASPECT]TV Aspect Mode (p. 51)
[  LANGUAGE]Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 26)
„  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
BASIC
ADVANCED
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP   ENTER    EXIT
BASICDATE/TIME
PROTECTD/T
NO
SETUP   ENTER    EXITe.g., 
						

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Before Using
„ POWER  SAVESet [  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.
•  In the following cases, the power may not 
turn off even when set [ 
 POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES].
-  When connecting to the AC Jack
(When using the AC Adaptor)
-  When connecting the USB Cable or the DV 
Cable to a PC or other equipment
-  When the PC Mode (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
Menus Related to Playback
„ AUDIO  OUT
This switches the sound to be played back.
Set [  SETUP] >> [  AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO], [L] or [R].
[STEREO]:  Stereo sound (main sound and sub 
sound)
[L]:  Left channel sound (main sound)
[R]:  Right channel sound (sub sound)
Other Menus
„ INITIAL  SET
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
Set [  SETUP] >> [  INITIAL SET] >> [YES] or 
[NO].
Set to [YES] to change menu settings back to their 
factory default condition.
•  The initializing takes a little while.
•  Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.
„ DEMO  MODE• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
If you set [  SETUP] >> [  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].
  LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.•  Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCED] >> [  
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. 53)
•  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. 
						

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About Recording
•  When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [  ].
•  When recording still pictures on a card, set the 
Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ 
 ] 
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59).
•  When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] 
Switch 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. 41, 44)
•  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. 41) may not function correctly.
Recording on a Tape
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.
2  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording 
Mode.
• The [  TAPE RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
again to pause the recording.
•  The [PAUSE] and [  ] Indication appears.
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
•  The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.
Recording Mode
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*  These indications are displayed only when the 
card is inserted. (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
1) Recording mode
2)  Recording time elapse
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)
•  For the recording time on a tape, refer to page 16.
•  Carry out a recording check (p. 31) to verify that the 
image is recorded properly.
•  In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out 
the blank search (p. 31).
„ Concerning the remaining tape time 
indication on the screen
•  The 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.
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)
     SP 3h59m59s29f
                  R 2:00
12:34:56AM
JAN  2 2006  100
RECORD
     SP 3h59m59s29f
                  R 2:00
12:34:56AM
JAN  2 2006  100
PAUSE
•  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder 
before turning on the power.
•  When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is set 
to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a 
wide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible with 
regular TVs (4:3), change the [ 
 ASPECT] setting 
before recording the images (p. 39) or change the 
[ 
 TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on 
the connected TV (p. 51).