Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

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  Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory # Figure Description
PV-DAC14AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
CGR-DU06A/1B
640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
CGA-DU12A/1B
1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
CGA-DU21A/1B
2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery 
Pack
PV-DDC9
(For USA)
PV-DDC9-K
(For Canada)
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDK01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SDQ02GU1A
RP-SDQ01GU1A
RP-SD512BU1A
RP-SD256BU1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
Pro High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card
Pro High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card
Pro High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card
Super High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card
High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card
High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 128 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card
High Speed 32 MB SD Memory Card
N2QAEC000017
(PV-GS59 Only)
IR Remote Control
BN-SDPC3E
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)
PV-HB002
(USA only)
Carrying Case
•  Please refer to page 82, when placing an order.
*NOTE:  Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer. 
						

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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(        )
(        )
  Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For U.S.A. customers) 
						

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  Request for Service Notice (For U.S.A. customers)
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
410B Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9333
Attn: Camcorder Repair 
						

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  Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers)
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 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 (prepaid) 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 (Prepaid) or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In (Prepaid) 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, bug infestation, 
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 THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 
						

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Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company
410B Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123-9333
Attention: Camcorder Repair
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”).
  Customer Services Directory
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 October 2005
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.)
MAIL TO :
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  Warranty (For Canada customers)
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRECarefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and 
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been 
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, 
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability 
or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell 
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of 
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, 
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions 
may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICEFor product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care 
Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:
•  Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
•  Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
•  A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Richmond, British Columbia Mississauga, Ontario
Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way
Richmond, BC V6W 1K8
Tel: (604) 278-4211
Fax: (604) 278-5627Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Dr.
Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3
Tel: (905) 624-8447
Fax: (905) 238-2418 
						

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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 levante para abrir completamente 
la cubierta 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.
Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria
2  Abrir la cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta 3.
3  Mientras sostiene la tarjeta de memoria 
con su esquina cortada hacia la derecha 
4 insértela en la ranura de tarjeta 5.
4  Cierre bien la cubierta de ranura de tarjeta 3.
1  Usando su pulgar presione la perilla 
[OPEN] 1 y saque la pantalla LCD 2 en la 
dirección de la fl echa.
Guía rápida
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.
Cómo utilizar el visor
Cómo utilizar la batería
2
1
3
1
2
3
4
5
Encendido del Camcorder
„ Cómo encender el Camcorder
1  Establezca el interruptor [OFF/ON] en [ON] 
mientras presiona el botón 1.•  El indicador [STATUS] se ilumina de color rojo.1
„ Cómo apagar el Camcorder
2  Establezca el interruptor [OFF/ON] en 
[OFF] mientras presiona el botón 1•  El indicador [STATUS] se apaga.1
•  Antes de encender el Camcorder abra la pantalla 
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2  Ajuste rotando la perilla ocular correctora 1.
1
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
[Icono de navegación de un toque]
[Icono de navegación de un toque]
Grabación de una cinta
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
grabación de cinta.
•  Se visualiza la indicación [  GRABACIÓN EN 
LA CINTA] en la pantalla.
2  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación.
•  Comienza la grabación.
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
grabación de tarjeta.
•  Se visualiza la indicación [  GRABACIÓN EN 
TARJETA] en la pantalla.
2  Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta 
(Photoshot)
(Para PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
3  Presione el botón de inicio/parada de 
grabación nuevamente para detener la 
grabación.
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
reproducción de cinta.
• Se visualiza la indicación [  REPRODUCCIÓN 
DE LA CINTA] en la pantalla.
• El icono del sistema de navegación de un toque 
aparece en la parte inferior derecha de la pantalla.
2  Mueva el joystick [◄] 1 para rebobinar el 
cassette.
3  Mueva el joystick [▲] 2 para iniciar la 
reproducción.
4  Mueva el joystick [▼] 3 para detener la 
reproducción.
Reproducción de una cinta
1  Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de 
reproducción de foto.
• Se visualiza la indicación [  REPRODUCCIÓN 
DE TARJETA] en la pantalla.
•  El icono del sistema de navegación de un 
toque aparece en la parte inferior derecha de 
la pantalla.
2  Comience la reproducción.
Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoria
(Para PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
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Index
AAC Adaptor ............................................... 15, 73
Audio Dubbing ................................................ 53
Auto Focus ..................................................... 79
BBacklight ......................................................... 37
Blank Search .................................................. 31
Built-in LED Video Light ................................. 33
CCamcorder Accessory Order Form................. 82
Camcorder Accessory System ....................... 81
Charging the Battery ...................................... 15
Cinema Mode ................................................. 39
Condensation ................................................. 73
Cue Playback ................................................. 46
Customer Services Directory .......................... 85
DDate/Time Setting ........................................... 21
Digital Zoom ................................................... 36
DPOF Setting ................................................. 50
Dubbing .......................................................... 54
EErasure Prevention Slider .............................. 19
FFade ............................................................... 37
Formatting a Card .......................................... 51
F Number........................................................ 43
IIris ................................................................... 43
JJoystick Control .............................................. 23
LLCD Monitor ............................................. 21, 75
Limited Warranty ............................................ 84
List of Menus ............................................ 26~28
Lock Setting .................................................... 50
Low Light Mode .............................................. 40
MMagicPix Function .......................................... 38
Manual Focus ................................................. 44
Mode Dial ....................................................... 23
MotionDV STUDIO ......................................... 64
OOne-Touch Navigation icon ............................ 23
PPhotoshot ....................................................... 32
Playback with Zoom Lever ............................. 47
Portrait Mode .................................................. 40
QQuick Movie Magic ......................................... 64
Quick Start ...................................................... 34
RRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot .................. 33
Recording Check ............................................ 31
Remote Control .............................................. 13
Request for Service Notice ............................. 83
Review Playback ............................................ 46