Table Of Contents - Panasonic Palmcorder PV-GS59 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents
Before Using
Things You Should Know .......................................2
Safety Precautions .................................................2
Precautions .............................................................5
End User License Agreement .................................6
Differences between models ..................................7
With a PC (Operating System Compatibility Chart) ...8
Quick Guide ..........................................................10
Standard Accessories ...........................................12
Parts Identification and Handling ..........................12
The Remote Control (PV-GS59 Only : Optional) ..14
Power Supply .......................................................15
Charging Time and Available Recording Time .....16
How to remove the Sensor tag
(For U.S.A. customers) .......................................17
To Use as a Grip Belt ...........................................17
Re-attaching the Lens Cap ...................................17
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................18
Inserting/Removing a Cassette ............................18
Using a Memory Card (Optional)
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................19
Turning on the Camcorder ....................................20
Setting Date and Time ..........................................21
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor .......................21
Easy to Use Mode Dial .........................................23
How to Use the Joystick Control ...........................23
Using the Menu Screen ........................................25
Selecting Language ..............................................26
List of Menus ........................................................26
LP Mode ...............................................................29
Recording Mode
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) ....................................32
Recording Yourself ...............................................33
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light .........33
Quick Start ............................................................34
Self-timer Recording (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....35
Zoom In/Out Functions .........................................35
Digital Zoom Function ...........................................36
Image Stabilizer Function .....................................36
Fade In/Out Functions ..........................................37
Backlight Compensation Function ........................37
MagicPix Function ................................................38
Soft-Skin Mode .....................................................38
Wind Noise Reduction Function ...........................39
Cinema Function (PV-GS29 Only) .......................39
Wide/4:3 Function (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .......39
Recording in Special Situations (Scene Mode) ....40
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) .......41
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .......................42
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ......................43
Manual Focus Adjustment ....................................44
Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape .............................................45
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ..............46
Slow Motion Playback (PV-GS59 Only) ...............46
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ...................47
Playing Back a Memory Card
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................47
Slide Show (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ..................48
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................49
Writing Printing Data on a Card (DPOF Setting)
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................50
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting)
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................50
Formatting a Card (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) .......51
Playing Back on Your TV ......................................51
Editing Mode
Recording from a Tape onto a Card
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) ....................................53
Audio Dubbing (PV-GS59 Only) ...........................53
Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing) ............................................................54
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing) .................................................54
PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ..............55
With a PC
Using Camcorder with a PC .................................56
Using the USB Function ......................................56
To disconnect USB cable safely ...........................59
Using as a Web Camera ......................................60
Using the Motion Picture Editing Software
(PV-GS59 Only) ..................................................64
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall) ............................................................67
Transferring Motion DV Tape Pictures
(Camcorder→Macintosh) via DV Cable
(iMovie / iMovie HD) ...........................................67
Notes ....................................................................68
Others
Indications ............................................................70
Warning/Alarm Indications ....................................71
Cautions for Use ...................................................72
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and Solutions) ...................................75
Using the RESET button ......................................78
Explanation of Terms ............................................79
Specifications .......................................................80
Camcorder Accessory System .............................81
Camcorder Accessory Order Form
(For U.S.A. customers) .......................................82
Request for Service Notice
(For U.S.A. customers) .......................................83
Limited Warranty (For U.S.A. customers) .............84
Customer Services Directory ................................85
Warranty (For Canada customers) .......................86
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
..............................................................................87
Guía rápida ...........................................................88
Index .....................................................................90
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