Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual
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Recording Mode 41 1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [ ] 2) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp) [ ] 3) Outdoor Mode [ ] 4) The white balance setting that was previously set manually [ ] „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so that white will appear pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. • The White Balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.) [One-Touch Navigation icon] 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]. 5/5 NEXTIRISSHTR WB BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the white balance can be adjusted manually. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after removing the Lens Cap. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. • The White Balance indication appears. ([ ] etc.) 1)2) 3)4) 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to select a desired White Balance Mode. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 5/5 NEXTIRISSHTR WB BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ].
42 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Move the Joystick Control [▲] until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing. „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentMove the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] until the [ ] Indication is displayed. Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance. The White Balance Sensor 1 determines the nature of the light source during recording. • Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally. About White Balance Sensor BACK WB SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 1 1)The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder 2)Blue sky3)Cloudy sky (rain)4)TV screen5)Sunlight6)White fluorescent lamp7)Halogen light bulb8)Incandescent light bulb9)Sunrise or sunset10)Candlelight Notes:• When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap attached, the automatic White Balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap. • When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/ Gain, set the White Balance first. • Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the White Balance for correct adjustment. In the following cases, you cannot change White Balance: • When you set the Zoom higher than 30× • When you display a Menu • When you use the MagicPix Mode About flashing of the [ ] Indication:When the manual adjustment mode is selected • Flashing indicates that the White Balance previously adjusted is stored. This setting is stored until the White Balance is adjusted again. When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode • White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If so, use the auto white balance mode. During setting in the manual adjustment mode • When the setting is completed, it will keep lit. Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears.
Recording Mode 43 „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. Notes:• If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. • You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. • During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. • Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. • When recording in the extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flickers. If so adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. • If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 38) or Scene Mode (p. 40), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to adjust the shutter speed. „ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s when the EIS is OFF. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster. 2 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [ ]. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 5/5 NEXTIRISSHTR WB BACKSHTR–SHTR+ SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 ►1/100 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 • The Shutter Speed Indication appears. Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to adjust the iris. „ Range of Iris AdjustmentCLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) + 0dB, ..., 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates. „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].• The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. [One-Touch Navigation icon] 5/5 NEXTIRISSHTR WB 2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ]. BACKIRIS–IRIS+ SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 1/100 OPEN ►12dB 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 • The Iris Indication appears.
44 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [FOCUS]. • The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to adjust the focus. • If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or [◄], the speed of adjusting becomes faster. • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears. „ To Resume Automatic AdjustmentSet the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. • When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. 6/6 NEXT MF –MF + SP 3h59m59s29f ►MF R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 100 [One-Touch Navigation icon] 5/5 NEXTIRISSHTR WB [One-Touch Navigation icon] 6/6 NEXT MF –MF + Notes:• Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. • If the value does not become [OPEN], you cannot adjust the gain value. • If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. • If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 38) or Scene Mode (p. 40), you cannot adjust the iris. • If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be canceled.
Playback Mode 45 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. • When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. • The [►] Indication appears. „ To Stop PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ]. Adjusting the Sound Volume • If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signal is played back, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns. Playback Mode Notes:• When the adjustment is completed, the volume indication [ ] will disappear. • If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. Adjust the speaker volume for playback. 1 Push the [– / VOL +] Lever to adjust the volume. • Towards [+]: increases the volume Towards [–]: decreases the volume (Nearer the bar to [+], larger the volume.) [One-Touch Navigation icon] Repeat Playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start playback. • The [ ►] Indication appears. „ To cancel Repeat Playback ModeSet [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. • When you set [ USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] and then connect the USB Cable, the Repeat Playback Mode is canceled. • If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape, check the settings in [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO]. • When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [ SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [ AUDIO OUT]. Settings on the audio On the Remote Control, press the [T] Button to increase the volume or the [W] Button to decrease it. (PV-GS59 Only) SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 (PV-GS39/ PV-GS59)(PV-GS29) „ To Pause PlaybackMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ] during playback.
46 SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Variable Speed Search Function (PV-GS59 Only) 2 Press the [▲▼] Button to select a desired search speed. • The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions: 1/5× (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3× (slow playback in LP Mode only), 1×, 2×, 5×, 10× and 20×. „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button or [VER SEARCH] Button. Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only) This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed. • Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. • Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Press the [►] Button. 2 Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button on the Remote Control. • The [Ι►] or [◄Ι] Indication appears. „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button. 1 During playback, press the [VER SEARCH] Button. • The [1×►] Indication appears. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.• When the [◄Ι] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction. When the [Ι►] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction. • If the Slow Motion Playback continues for approx. 10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes of Slow Motion playback is equivalent to approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in the LP mode.) • In the reversed Slow-Motion Playback, the time code indication may be unstable. SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 SP 3h59m59s29f R 2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 28 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Cue/ Review Playback Notes:• If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it. • During Cue/Review playback, fast-moving images may show noise as a mosaic. • Before and after Cue/Review playback, the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed. AB • Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. Notes:• During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-like patterns. • The sound is muted during search. • This function is canceled when the One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed. • The Variable Speed Search function is not available when the Repeat Playback is active.1 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] during Playback. • It turns to Cue Playback A or Review Playback B.[One-Touch Navigation icon]
Playback Mode 47 703-0809 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 NO. 11 Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Press the [►] Button. 2 Press the [ ] Button.• The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode. 3 Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button on the Remote Control. • The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears. • With each press of the [◄Ι] Button, still pictures advance in the reverse direction. With each press of the [Ι►] Button, still pictures advances in the forward direction. If one of the buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released. „ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button. Playback with Zoom Lever • If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear. By pushing the [W/T] Lever of the Camcorder in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, still pictures advance continuously. Playing Back a Memory Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) It plays back files recorded on a Card. • Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode. • The [ CARD PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed on the screen. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 3 Start Playback. 1Folder File Number 2Picture Size (p. 70) 3File Number 12 3 Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous picture Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture [One-Touch Navigation icon] 1 Push the [– / VOL +] Lever to switch the images. To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. Towards [+] : Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) Towards [–] : Multi-screen display (Displays 6 files on 1 screen.) NO.5 100-0012 1File Number 2Folder File Number 12 (PV-GS59 Only)
48 703-0809 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2006 NO. 11 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select a desired fi le. • The [ ] Indication is displayed. • Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds. „ To Stop the Slide ShowMove the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ] again. Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. • Set to Picture Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ]. • In the Multi-screen display, - Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select a file (The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame) and press to determine it. The selected file is full-screen displayed. - If there are 7 files or more, then move the Joystick Control. The next, or previous Multi-Screen will be displayed. [One-Touch Navigation icon] Notes:• While the data on a card are played back, do not operate the Mode Dial. • If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white. • If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear as warning. • When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card. • When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, its size and that of this Camcorder may appear differently. • It takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file. • When playing back a file recorded on other equipment, the date and time display is different from when it was recorded. • When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment, the picture may not be played back or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated. • When playing back a non standardized file, the Folder File Number may not be displayed. „ About the compatibility of still pictures• The Camcorder is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • The file format supported by this Camcorder is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) • If an out-of specs file is played back, the folder/ file name may not be displayed. • The Camcorder may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on the Camcorder. Note:• Playback time may take longer than usual depending on the picture.
Playback Mode 49 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [DELETE 1 FILE] and press the Joystick Control. To Select and Delete All Files • The selected file is deleted from the Card. • If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled. 4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [YES] and press the Joystick Control. 1 Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ]. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [ALL FILES] and press the Joystick Control. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ]. • All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased. • A locked file cannot be erased. 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select [YES] and press the Joystick Control. Notes:• Do not turn off the power while deleting. • To delete files, use the AC Adapter or a sufficiently charged battery. • In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take time if there are many files on the card. • When [CARD FULL] is shown during recording, switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then delete unnecessary files. • If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted. [One-Touch Navigation icon] DELETE SETUP ENTER EXIT ALL FILES DELETE 1 FILE NOOK TO DELETE IMAGE? DELETE SETUP ENTER EXIT YES NO DELETE THIS IMAGE? [One-Touch Navigation icon] DELETE SETUP ENTER EXIT ALL FILES DELETE 1 FILE NOOK TO DELETE IMAGE? DELETE SETUP ENTER EXIT YES NO DELETE ALL IMAGES? Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be restored. • Set to Picture Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. To Select and Delete Files 1 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to select the fi le to be deleted. [One-Touch Navigation icon] „ Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment • A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be erased. • To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature.
50 DPOF SET SETUP ENTER EXIT2 2 Protecting the Files on a Card ( Lock Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) • The selected file is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files. • Press the Joystick Control again to cancel. Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) • Set to Picture Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PROTECT] >> [YES]. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select the fi le to be locked, and press the Joystick Control. 3 Repeat Step 2 and press the [MENU] Button when the setup is completed. „ About the DPOFDPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF. 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and press the [MENU] Button when the setup is completed.Notes: • DPOF setting made on another camera may not be recognized by Camcorder. Perform the DPOF Settings on your Camcorder. • Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. • The number of prints 2 is displayed in the picture set. • You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected number of pictures can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.) • 2 or more files can be set in succession. 2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control. • The selected picture is marked with a frame. • The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is displayed. 3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the number of prints, and press the Joystick Control. 1 2 PROTECT SETUP ENTER EXIT PROTECT SETUP ENTER EXIT 1 Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. • Set to Picture Playback Mode.• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 1 Set [ ADVANCED] >> [ DPOF SET] >> [SET]. • When all images are not printed, select [CANCEL ALL]. DPOF SET SETUP ENTER EXIT