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Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
PV-GS36
Model No.
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market Dealer Purchased From today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you Dealer Address and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. Dealer Phone No. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain Model No. this manual as your convenient C
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS36 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operatio
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Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the pol
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Precautions USE & LOCATION ● AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly WARNING moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the ● TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your unit. Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the ● DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER power supply or operate your Camcorder if it OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed WHEN NOT IN USE. for outdoo
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Contents Before Using Recording Mode Things You Should Know .................................... 2 About Recording ................................................ 25 Safety Precautions ............................................... 2 Recording on a Tape ......................................... 25 Precautions .......................................................... 5 Recording “Simultaneous Motion/ Quick Guide ......................................................... 8 Still Record Mode” ..
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Playback Mode With a PC Playing Back a Tape .......................................... 39 Using Camcorder with a PC .............................. 47 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........... 40 Using the USB Function ................................... 47 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................ 40 To disconnect USB cable safely ........................ 49 Playing Back a Memory Card ............................ 40 Using as a Web Camera ....................................
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Notes: Using the Battery • When the Camcorder has been used for a long Before use, fully charge the Battery. time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. not a malfunction. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder • If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although when batteries from other companies are used. the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charg
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5 Only after the Cassette Holder is Inserting/Removing a Cassette completely housed, close the Cassette • Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for Compartment Cover by pressing the mark more information please contact your local dealer 3 . or visit www.panasonic.com. • For your reference if you travel frequently you 3 should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder. 1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Batte
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Before Using Tape Recording Mode Tape Recording Mode • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO]. set to [FOCUS]. 1/4 NEXT 2/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT 1/6 NEXT 2/6 NEXT 3/6 NEXT WB MF MF IRIS SHTR – + 1 6/6 NEXT 5/6 NEXT 4/6 NEXT WB MF MF IRIS SHTR ◄ Fade pp. 31~32 – + 1 1/3 NEXT 2/3 NEXT 3/3 NEXT ► Help Mode* p. 20 1/4 ▲ Backlight compensation p. 32 ▼ Go to next page. – Manual Focus Adjustment ◄ p. 38 Mode ◄ Soft Skin Mode p. 33 2/4 Manual
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Card Recording Mode 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ►] to select • When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is [ ]. set to [FOCUS]. e.g. USAGE WB TO MOVE JOYSTICK MF MF IN DIRECTION IRIS SHTR – + EXIT OF DESIRED 1/4 NEXT 2/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT 1/4 NEXT FUNCTION SET EXIT 4 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲▼◄►] to Manual Focus Adjustment ◄ p. 38 select the desired function. Mode e.g. BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION 4/4 Manual Focus Adjustment ► p. 38 PREVENTS Mode DARK EXIT SUBJECTS ▼ Go to nex
