Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
Model No.
PV-GS320
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
Panasonic
PV-GS320
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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 operation.
WARNING
≥AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for
future reference.
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 polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
NOT IN USE.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store
and handle your Camcorder in a manner that
will not subject it to unnecessary movement
(avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder
contains a sensitive pick-up device which could
be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your Camcorder body.
≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
CAMCORDER ... Before handling your
Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are
free from any chemical products, such as
suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
WARNING
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your
Camcorder and power supply should not be
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the
power supply or operate your Camcorder if it
gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could
permanently damage the internal parts of your
Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply
before cleaning.
CAUTION
≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
-If you see this symbol-
≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as,
in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a
heater, etc... This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.
≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the tape and inside the
unit.
Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the
European Union.
If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities
or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.
Batteries
1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
≥Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
≥Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
≥Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
≥Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
2. Button-type battery (Lithium battery)
≥Insert with poles aligned.
≥Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with metal objects.
≥Do not recharge, disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
≥Keep out of reach of children.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with
water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
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Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble.
Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate.
Button-type battery
Battery pack
60 oC (140 oF)
60 oC (140 oF)
AC adaptor
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 V.
But
≥In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.
≥When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the
AC outlet configuration.
≥When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.
≥Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC
cord set.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the
power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.
Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Quick Movie
Magic and MotionDV STUDIO)
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made
the purchase.
Article 1
License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the
CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but
all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not
transferred to Licensee.
Article 2
Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to
use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3
Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4
Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
Article 5
Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita,
or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6
Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted
or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by
Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7
Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8
Termination of License
The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the
Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Contents
Before using
Record mode
Quick Guide................................................... 10
Accessories ................................................... 12
Parts identification and handling.................... 12
Attaching the lens cap ................................... 14
How to remove the Sensor tag
Check before recording ................................. 28
Recording on a tape...................................... 29
Recording check............................................ 30
Blank search function.................................... 30
Recording still pictures on a card
(for U.S.A. only)........................................... 14
The grip belt................................................... 14
Power supply ................................................. 15
Charging time and recordable time................ 16
Turning the Camcorder on............................. 16
Setting date and time..................................... 17
Using the LCD monitor .................................. 18
Using the viewfinder ...................................... 18
Quick Start..................................................... 19
Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 20
Inserting/removing a card .............................. 20
Selecting a mode........................................... 21
How to use the joystick.................................. 22
Help mode ..................................................... 23
Switching the language.................................. 24
Using the menu screen.................................. 24
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 25
Using the remote control................................ 26
while recording image onto a tape.............. 30
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot) ................................................. 31
Zoom in/out function...................................... 32
Recording yourself ........................................ 33
Backlight compensation function................... 33
MagicPix function .......................................... 34
Soft skin mode............................................... 34
Tele macro function....................................... 35
Fade in/fade out function............................... 35
Wind noise reduction function ....................... 36
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)....... 36
Self-timer recording....................................... 37
Wide/4:3 function........................................... 37
Optical image stabilizer function.................... 38
Guideline function.......................................... 38
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode) ............................................. 38
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)........................................... 39
Manual focus adjustment .............................. 40
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 41
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Playback mode
Menu
Playing back tape .......................................... 42
Slow-motion playback/
Menu list........................................................ 63
Menus related to taking pictures ................... 65
Menus related to playback ............................ 65
Other menus.................................................. 65
frame-by-frame playback ............................ 43
Variable-speed search function ..................... 43
Playback on TV.............................................. 44
Playing back card .......................................... 44
Deleting files recorded on a card................... 45
Formatting a card........................................... 46
Protecting files on a card ............................... 46
Writing the printing data on a card
Others
Indications ..................................................... 66
Warning/alarm indications ............................. 67
Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... 68
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)............................ 69
Cautions for Use............................................ 72
Explanation of terms...................................... 75
Specifications ................................................ 77
Camcorder Accessory System...................... 79
Camcorder Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers) ................................. 80
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 82
Customer Services Directory......................... 83
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 84
Index.............................................................. 85
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
(DPOF setting) ............................................ 46
Edit mode
Recording from a tape onto a card ................ 47
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing) .................................................... 47
Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 48
Audio dubbing................................................ 49
PC Connection With DV Interface Cable....... 50
Printing pictures by directly connecting
to the printer (PictBridge) ............................ 50
Guía española para el uso rápido............... 86
With a PC
Check before Use.......................................... 52
Using the Camcorder with a PC .................... 52
Connecting Computer and Camcorder.......... 53
Using as a Web camera ................................ 54
Using Quick Movie Magic
or MotionDV STUDIO.................................. 57
Using on Macintosh ....................................... 60
To disconnect USB cable safely.................... 60
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall).................................................... 61
Notes ............................................................. 61
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Before using
3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close
the cassette holder.
Quick Guide
ª Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
the AC jack.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
aligning the mark and then securely plug it
in.
1
PUSH
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover.
ª Inserting/removing a card
1 Open the card slot cover.
ª Attaching the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card
slot.
1
ª Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
cassette cover.
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1
towards you and push it straight in with one
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, open the card slot
cover and press the center of the card and
then pull it straight out.
OPEN/
EJECT
3 Securely close the card slot cover.
ª How to turn on the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
1
OFF
ON
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Before using
1 Press the Photoshot button [
].
ª How to turn off the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
1
OFF
ON
ª Recording on a tape
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
ª Playing back tape
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
1 Operate with joystick.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
∫:
Stop
2 Press the recording start/stop button again
to pause recording.
ª Playing back card
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
;
1 Operate with joystick.
ª Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
E:
Plays back the previous picture.
Plays back the next picture.
D:
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures
on the card in order) start/pause
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Before using
Parts identification and handling
Before using
Accessories
ª Camcorder
The following are the accessories supplied with
this product.
1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
PV-DAC14D
K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00029
2)
4)
3)
CR2025
CGR-DU06
N2QAEC000021
5)
(1) White balance sensor -40-
Remote control sensor -27-
(2) Grip belt -14-
(3) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
K2KZ9CB00001
VFF0304 K1HA05CD0010
≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
(4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -33-, -36-, -49-
1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -15-
2) Battery pack -15-
3) Remote control, button-type battery -26-
< For USA-California only >
(5)(6)
This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium
Battery which contains Perchlorate Material
– special handling may apply.
perchlorate.
(7)
4) Multi cable -44-, -47-
5) USB cable and CD-ROM -50-, -52-
(5) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] -28-, -38-, -39-, -40-, -41-
(6) Reset button [RESET] -71-
(7) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal
[A/V] -44-, -47-
≥Use the supplied Multi cable only.
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Before using
(14)
(15)
(16)
(8)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(17)
(18)
(19)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(23)
(24)
(25)
(13)
(20) LCD monitor -18-, -75-
Due to limitations in LCD production
(8) Viewfinder -18-, -75-
Due to limitations in LCD production
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
(21) LCD monitor open part -18-
(22) Speaker -42-
(23) Card access lamp -21-
(24) Card slot -21-
(9) USB terminal [ ] -50-, -52-
(10) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -15-
(11) DV input/output terminal [DV] -47-, -48-, -50-,
-57-, -60-
(25) Card slot cover -20-
(12) Battery holder
(13) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -15-
(14) Power switch [OFF/ON] -16-
(15) Status indicator -16-
(16) Menu button [MENU] -24-
(17) Joystick -22-
(18) Mode dial -21-
(28)
(29)
(19) Recording start/stop button -29-
(26)
(30)
(31)
(27)
(26) Cassette holder -20-
(27) Accessory shoe
≥Accessories, such as a Video DC light
(optional), are attached here.
(28) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -20-
(29) Cassette cover -20-
(30) Zoom lever [W/T] -32-
Volume lever [s /VOLr] -42-
(31) Photoshot button [
] -30-, -31-
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Before using
≥When you remove the lens cap, press the knobs
firmly.
How to remove the Sensor tag
(for U.S.A. only)
(32)
1 Flip the grip belt.
(32) Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to
optional tripod. (Please carefully read the
operating instructions for how to attach the tripod
to the Camcorder.)
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the
tripod is used. Insert the card first and then
attach the tripod.
2 Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip
belt.
2
1
(33)
(33) Lens hood
In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it
counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, place into
slot 2 and then rotate it clockwise.
The grip belt
Attaching the lens cap
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
≥The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre-
attached to the grip belt.
≥When not using the lens cap, pull the lens cap
cord in the direction of the arrow. 1
2
≥When you are not recording, be sure to cover
the lens with the lens cap for protection. 2
1
3
1 Flip the belt.
1
2 Adjust the length.
3 Fix the belt.
2
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Before using
ª Connecting to the AC outlet
Power supply
ª Charging the battery
When this product is purchased, the battery is not
charged. Charge the battery before using this
product.
≥Battery charging time. (-16-)
≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.
(-12-, -79-)
≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee
the quality of this product.
≥If the DC cable is connected to the AC adaptor,
then the battery will not get charged. Remove
the DC cable from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
the AC jack.
1
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
aligning the mark and then securely plug it
in.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
the AC jack.
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
3 Connect the DC cable to this product.
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.
As shown in 1, there is a gap.
≥Do not use the power cord for other
equipment since the power cord is exclusively
designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the
power cord from other equipment for this
Camcorder.
ª Charging lamp
ª Attaching the battery
Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
Lights up:Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while,
the lamp will light up and normal
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]
lamp flashes and the charging time will
be longer than normal.
CAUTION
ª Removing the battery
While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the
battery to remove it.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BATTERY
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Before using
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not
≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD
monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting.
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The
main unit of the Camcorder being used will also
heat up. This is normal.
fall.
≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the
[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
Charging time and recordable time
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,
the display will change:
#
#
The times shown in the tables below are for when
the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than
25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become
longer.
#
#
. If the battery
discharges, then
(
) will flash.
Turning the Camcorder on
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens
cap attached, the automatic white balance
adjustment (-75-) may not function properly.
Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the
lens cap.
Supplied
battery/
CGR-DU06
(7.2 V/
640 mAh)
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V/
A
B
1 h 40 min
1 h 15 min
(1 h 10 min)
30 min
C
(30 min)
ª How to turn on the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [ON].
A
B
2 h 25 min
2 h 15 min
(2 h 05 min)
1 h
1150 mAh)
C
1
(55 min)
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V/
A
B
3 h 55 min
4 h
OFF
ON
2040 mAh)
(3 h 45 min)
1 h 45 min
(1 h 30 min)
C
≥The Status indicator lights red and the power
turns on.
≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording
Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON]
while the LCD monitor is closed and the
viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.
A Charging time
B Maximum continuously recordable time
C Actual recordable time
(The actual recordable time refers to the
recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting/
stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving
the zoom lever etc.)
“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.
≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.
ª How to turn off the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The charging time and recordable time shown in
the table are approximations. The times indicate
the recordable time when the viewfinder is used.
The times in parentheses indicate the
recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12
and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hours
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or
more for actual recording).
1
OFF
ON
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not
using the Camcorder.
≥The Status indicator goes off when the power
turns off.
≥The actual time may become shorter than this.
The recordable time shown in the table are
approximations. The recordable time will
become shorter in the following cases:
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,
etc.
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Before using
ª How to turn the power on and off with
Setting date and time
the LCD monitor/viewfinder
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first
time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
When the power switch is set to [ON], the power
can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor
and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape
Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.
OFF
ON
1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the
viewfinder to use. (-18-)
≥Select [YES] and press the center of the
joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the
date/time.
If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then
adjust it.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card
Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-)
≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be
activated.
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the
viewfinder.
OFF
ON
2 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the item to be set. Then move the
joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows:
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour clock is used.
≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is
retracted.
≥The Status indicator automatically goes off
and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to
[ON] (-19-), the unit goes into quick start
standby mode and the Status indicator lights
green.)
≥The power does not turn off even if the
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder
is retracted while recording on a tape.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the
viewfinder to turn the power on and use the
Camcorder again.
3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.
ª About date/time
≥The date and time function are driven by a built-
in lithium battery.
≥Make sure to check the time before recording.
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery
≥If [0] 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 turning on the power 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
attach the battery to the Camcorder and the
built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave
the Camcorder 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
OFF
ON
≥The Status indicator lights red and the power
turns on.
recharged.)
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Before using
Using the LCD monitor
Using the viewfinder
You can record the image while viewing it on the
opened LCD monitor.
1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
the arrow.
ª Extending the viewfinder
1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by
pinching the extension knob.
≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor
according to your preference.
≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD
monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be
deactivated.)
ª Adjusting the field of view
1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece
corrector knob.
1 180o
2 90o
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≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
≥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.
≥If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the
viewfinder simultaneously light.
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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
from the menu.
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Before using
ª To cancel Quick Start
Quick Start
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].
(-24-)
When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still
being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor
and the Viewfinder are closed.
The Camcorder will resume recording/pause
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor
and the Viewfinder are reopened.
≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately
half the pause recording power is being
consumed.
Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery
recording/playback time.
≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥While using the battery
≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the
unit is in quick start standby mode, the power
turns off.
≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the Status indicator will go off and the
Camcorder will be completely turned off.
≥In the following cases, quick start is canceled
and the power turns off.
≥When the Mode dial is moved.
≥When the battery or AC adaptor is removed.
≥When both the tape and card are removed
while using the battery in Tape Recording
Mode.
≥When the card is removed while using the
battery in Card Recording Mode.
A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape
Recording Mode is set.
A card is inserted, while the Card Recording
Mode is set.
≥While using the AC adaptor
Quick Start can be used even if a tape/card
is not inserted.
≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the
white balance on automatic, it may take some
time until the white balance is adjusted if the
scene being recorded has a light source
different from the scene last recorded. (When
the MagicPix function is used, however, the
white balance of the scene last recorded is
retained.)
≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby
mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1t and
the picture size may differ from what it was
before quick start standby.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].
(-24-)
2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to
[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the
Viewfinder.
≥If [POWER SAVE] (-29-) is set to [5 MINUTES]
and the unit automatically goes into quick start
standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to
[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD
monitor and retract the viewfinder and then
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder
again.
OFF
ON
≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit
goes into quick start standby mode.
≥The Camcorder will not go into quick start
standby mode unless the LCD monitor is
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the
Viewfinder.
OFF
ON
≥The Status indicator lights red and the
Camcorder is put into recording pause
approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
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Before using
condensation may be formed on the heads or
Inserting/removing a cassette
the cassette tape. (-72-)
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on
the power.
ª When the cassette holder does not
come out
2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the
≥Close the cassette cover completely and then
open it again completely.
cassette cover.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
OPEN/
EJECT
ª When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder will come out.
3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/
remove the cassette.
ª Accidental erasure prevention
If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.
When recording, close the accidental erasure
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the
direction of the [REC] arrow).
1
R
E
C
SAVE
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown
in the figure and then securely insert it as far
as it goes.
Inserting/removing a card
≥When removing, pull it straight out.
4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close
the cassette holder.
Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/
ON] switch to [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power
turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or
the data recorded on the card may be lost.
1 Turn off the power 1.
1
PUSH
1
≥The cassette holder is housed.
5 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.
OFF
ON
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you are
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be
sure to find the position where you want to
continue recording.
≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.
2 Open the card slot cover.
≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (-74-)
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
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Before using
3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card
slot.
ª SD Card
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card
label corresponds to the total amount of
capacity to protect and manage the copyright
and the capacity available as conventional
memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or
other equipment.
This unit is compatible with both SD Memory
cards and SDHC Memory cards. You can only
use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are
compatible with them. You cannot use SDHC
Memory cards on devices that are only
compatible with SD Memory cards. (When
using a SDHC Memory card on another
device, be sure to read the operating
1
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1
towards you and push it straight in with one
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, press the center of
the card and then pull it straight out.
4 Securely close the card slot cover.
instructions for that device.)
ª Concerning the card
ª Concerning the write protection
switch on the SD Card
≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on it.
If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot
write to the card, erase the data on it or format
it. If it is moved back, you can.
≥Do not format the card with another
Camcorder or any personal computer. This
operation may make the card unusable.
≥4 GB Memory Cards must be SDHC Memory
Cards.
≥Memory Cards greater than 4 GB without the
SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD
specifications.
Selecting a mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.
1 Rotate the mode dial.
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
ª Card access lamp
1
Joystick
: TAPE RECORDING MODE
≥When the Camcorder accesses the card
(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the
access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the
recorded data may be damaged or the
Camcorder may malfunction.
Use this when you record the image on a tape.
(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures
on a card while recording images on a tape.)
: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE
Use this to play back a tape.
≥Inserting or removing the card.
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
dial.
: CARD RECORDING MODE
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
≥Removing the battery or AC adaptor.
: CARD PLAYBACK MODE
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on
a card.
PC
: PC CONNECTION MODE
You can view or edit the still pictures recorded on
a card on your personal computer. -53-
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Before using
2) Tape recording mode
How to use the joystick
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])
ª Basic joystick operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection
of files to be played back on the multi-image
display
Move the joystick up, down, left or right to select
an item or file and then push in the center to set it.
1
3
5
4
2
2
1
1 Select by moving up.
2 Select by moving down.
3 Select by moving left.
4 Select by moving right.
5 Set by pushing the center.
2
2
Iris or gain value
White balance
Shutter speed
-41-
-39-
-41-
ª Joystick and screen display
Push the center of the joystick and icons will be
displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is
moved down, the indication changes.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback
mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on
the screen.)
4/4 3
1
2
5/5
Manual focus adjustment
-40-
1
≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
1) Tape recording mode
≥2 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).
3) Tape playback mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO])
1
3
4
2
1
Playback/pause
Stop
-42-
-42-
-42-
Rewind (review playback)
Fast forward (cue playback) -42-
2
1/3 3
1
Fade
-35-
-33-
-23-
-34-
-35-
-34-
-30-
-30-
Backlight compensation
Help mode
2
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
2/3 1
3
MagicPix
2
3/3
Recording check
Blank search
1
≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.
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Before using
4) Card recording mode
Help mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
Select an icon for an explanation of the function.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
[AUTO])
2
1/2 3
1
Self-timer recording
Backlight compensation
Help mode
-37-
-33-
-23-
-34-
-35-
1
2
2/2
Soft skin mode
Tele macro
2 Move the joystick right to select the Help
mode icon [ ].
1
5) Card recording mode
([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL])
≥The help mode explains the operation icons
that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card
Recording Mode.
3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select
the desired icon.
1
2
3/3 3
1
Iris or gain value
White balance
Shutter speed
-41-
-39-
-41-
2
4/4
Manual focus adjustment
-40-
≥An explanation of the selected icon is
displayed on the screen.
≥Each time the joystick is moved down, the
indication changes.
1
≥1 is displayed only when the ([AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]).
6) Card playback mode
ª To exit the Help mode
Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.
≥When the Help mode is used, it is not possible
to record or set the functions.
3
4
2
1
Slide show start/pause
Delete
-44-
-45-
Playback the previous picture -44-
Playback the next picture -44-
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Before using
5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the
selection.
Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen
display or the menu screen.
1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired
language.
6 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be set.
Using the menu screen
For each individual menu, please refer to -63-.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
MENU
ª To exit the menu screen
≥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 up or down in order to
select the top menu.
Press the [MENU] button.
ª To get back to the previous screen
Move the joystick left.
ª About the menu setting
≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a
tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a
tape or a card while the menu is displayed.
3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the
selection.
4 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the sub-menu.
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Before using
ª Operating with remote control
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
The menu screen transition is the same as when
the buttons on the main unit are used.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
ª Adjusting the brightness and color
level
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>
[YES].
2 Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the
main unit.
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be adjusted.
[LCD SET]
: Brightness of the LCD monitor
: Color level of the LCD monitor
[EVF SET]
3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu
screen.
:Brightness of the viewfinder
3 Move the joystick left or right to move the
bar indication representing the brightness.
4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to
complete the settings.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
monitor cannot be adjusted.
≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close
the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to
activate it.
≥These settings will not affect the images actually
recorded.
ª In order to increase the brightness of
the entire LCD monitor
1 Set [SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [ON].
≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD
monitor.
≥If the [POWER LCD] is set to [ON], the entire
LCD monitor will become approx. twice as
bright as usual.
≥To cancel the [POWER LCD] function, set
[SETUP] >> [POWER LCD] >> [OFF].
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC
adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will
automatically be activated.
≥You cannot use this function in PC Connection
Mode.
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Before using
Using the remote control
(10)
(14)
ª Remote control
Using the remote control supplied will enable
control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
(15)
(16)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(17)
(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢
(11) Rewind/review button [6]
(12) Pause button [;]
(5)
(13) Stop button [∫]
(14) Recording start/stop button
[START/STOP] ¢
(1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]
-44-
(2) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -65-
(3) Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -49-
(4) Record button [¥REC] -48-
(5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -25-
(15) Playback button [PLAY 1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -25-
¢ means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
Camcorder.
ª Install a button-type battery
Install the button-type battery supplied in the
remote control before using it.
1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the
battery holder.
(7)
(6)
(8)
(9)
1
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward and get the battery holder
back in place.
(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons
[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -43-
(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢
(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -43-
(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢-25-
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Before using
ª Selecting the remote control mode
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep
away from children.
If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the
mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote
control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When
the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will
revert to the default [VCR1].)
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of
in fire.
1 Setting on the Camcorder:
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or
[VCR2].
ª Remote control usable range
2 Setting on the remote control:
2
1
[VCR1]:
Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]:
Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2
≥The distance between the remote control and
the Camcorder: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left and
right.
ª Concerning the button-type battery
≥When the button-type battery runs down,
replace it with a new battery (part number:
CR2025). The battery is normally expected to
last about 1 year, but it depends on operation
frequency.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
≥If the remote control mode of the Camcorder
and that of the remote control do not match with
each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the
remote control is operated for the first time after
the Camcorder is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE
MODE” (-67-) will appear and operation is
impossible. Set the same remote control mode.
≥The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
Camcorder may not operate properly even
within the usable ranges.
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Record mode
≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-25-)
≥Power supply (-15-)
Record mode
≥Insert a cassette/card (-20-)
≥Setting date/time (-17-)
≥Getting the remote control ready (-26-)
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-28-)
Check before recording
Check the following before recording important
events such as weddings or when the Camcorder
has not been used for a long time.
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the
image recording and the audio recording work
properly.
ª About auto mode
≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO] and color balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
≥Auto white balance: -75-
ª Basic Camcorder positioning
≥Auto focusing: -76-
1)
≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,
the aperture and shutter speed are
automatically adjusted for an optimum
brightness. (When set to the tape recording
mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a
maximum of 1/250.)
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted
depending on light sources or scenes. If so,
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
2)
4)
3)
≥Scene mode setting (-38-)
≥White balance setting (-39-)
≥Shutter speed setting (-41-)
≥Iris/gain value setting (-41-)
≥Focus setting (-40-)
5)
ª Recording mode
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.
2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with
your hands.
4) Keep your arms near your body.
5) Slightly open your legs.
≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the
sunlight as far in the background as possible. If
the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the
recording.
You can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>
[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [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 recording.
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the
LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic
cassettes marked LP mode.
≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image
recorded in the LP mode. (-49-)
≥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.
ª Check points
≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-)
(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.)
≥Grip belt adjustment (-14-)
≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor
is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Even if
the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed
during recording, the power will not turn off until
recording stops.)
≥Playback of the image on other digital video
equipment recorded in the LP mode.
≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.
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Record mode
ª On-screen display in the tape
Recording on a tape
recording mode
Remove the lens cap. (-14-)
1)
2)
(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.)
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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 (-37-) or
change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching
them on the connected TV (-44-).
3)¢
4)¢
5)¢
6)¢
1
100
¢These are only displayed when you press the
Photoshot button [ ] halfway while a card is
inserted. These are not displayed when using
the remote control.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1) Recording time elapse
2) Remaining tape indication
3) Still picture size
4) Card indication (-66-)
5) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)
1 Press the recording start/stop button to
start recording.
6) Quality of still pictures
ª 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.
2 Press the recording start/stop button again
to pause recording.
ª [POWER SAVE]
[OFF]:
When 5 minutes passes without
any operation, the standby mode
will be automatically set. In the
standby mode, [;] blinks and it
takes more time than usual to start
recording after you press the
recording start/stop button.
;
≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -16-.
≥Carry out a recording check (-30-) to verify that
the image is recorded properly.
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out
the blank search (-30-) .
≥If you want to preserve the original sound
recorded when audio dubbing (-49-), set
[ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to
take pictures.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without
any operation, the Camcorder
automatically turns off to protect
the tape or to prevent the battery
from running down. When you
want to use the Camcorder, turn it
on again.
≥In the following cases, the power may not turn
off even when [POWER SAVE] >>
[5 MINUTES] is set.
≥When connected to the AC outlet
(When using the AC adaptor)
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Record mode
≥When connected with the USB cable or the
ª Stopping blank search midway
through
Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.
DV cable to a personal computer or other
equipment
≥When in PC Connection Mode
Recording check
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be
set to a recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the
recording check icon [ ].
≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the
Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.
≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx.
1 second before the end of the last image
recorded. When you start recording at that
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly
from the last image.
Recording still pictures on a card
while recording image onto a tape
1
You can record still pictures while recording
image onto a tape.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]
indication appears on the screen of the
Camcorder.
1 Press the Photoshot button [
recording image onto a tape.
] fully while
Blank search function
Searches for the last part of the image recorded
(unused part of the tape). After the search is
finished, the blank search function is canceled
and the Camcorder is put into recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during
the recording pause. Move the joystick
down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick right to select the blank
search icon [ ].
≥For the number of still pictures that can be
recorded on a card, refer to -78-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the
recording start/stop button is disabled.
≥You can select the picture quality for still
pictures to be recorded. (-32-)
1
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures,
you must use the card recording mode.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep
your arms stationary at your side so as not to
shake the Camcorder.
3 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the center of the
joystick.
ª Select the size of still pictures to be
recorded on a card in Tape Recording
Mode
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >>
select the desired picture size.
ASPECT [16:9]:
:1280k720
1
:640k360
0.2
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ASPECT [4:3]:
ª To record still pictures clearly
: 1280k960
1
M
≥When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to
reduce the slight shaking from holding the
Camcorder by hand. We recommend
decreasing the zoom magnification and
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep
your arms stationary at your side so as not to
shake the Camcorder.
M : 640k480
0.3
Recording still pictures onto a card
(Photoshot)
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking
by using a tripod and the remote control.
1 Press the Photoshot button [
order to adjust focusing.
(For auto focusing only)
] halfway in
≥For the number of still pictures that can be
recorded on a card, refer to -78-.
≥Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded
onto a card.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not
operate the mode dial.
≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image
stabilizer function will be more effective.
MEGA
([
(MEGA Optical image stabilizer)] will
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the
card.
be indicated.)
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this
Camcorder focuses on the subject
automatically.
≥Another product may degrade or not play back
data recorded on this Camcorder.
≥If you set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [
], mosaic-
pattern noise may appear on a playback image
depending on the picture content.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than
[
] or [ M ], the mega pixel recording mode
0.3
0.2
is set.
≥It is not possible to press the [PHOTO SHOT]
button on the remote control halfway.
ª On-screen display in the card
recording mode
1
2
1)
2)
3)
4)
100
2.4
1 Shutter chance mark
± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus
1) Still picture size
2) Card indication (-66-)
3) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)
No mark:
When focusing is unsuccessful
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as
follows when the Photoshot button [
pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for
recording.
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus and a good picture
can be recorded
± (The white lamp lights up.):
Almost in focus
2 Focus area
] is not
4) Quality of still pictures
ª Select the size of still pictures to be
recorded on a card
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
the desired picture size.
ASPECT [16:9]:
:2048k1152
:640k360
2.4
0.2
2 Press the Photoshot button [
] fully.
ASPECT [4:3]:
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M : 2048k1512
3.1
Zoom in/out function
: 1600k1200
2
1
M
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
: 1280k960
M
M : 640k480
0.3
≥When you purchase this unit, [ASPECT] is set
to [16:9]. The sides of pictures recorded when
[16:9] is set may be cut at printing. Check before
printing.
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
ª Select the picture quality for
photoshot images
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >> select
the desired picture quality.
VOL
[
[
]:High picture quality
]:Normal picture quality
≥You can also change the picture quality on
[ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape
recording mode.
1t W
T
ª Recording with a shutter operation
5t W
T
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating
sound.
10t W
T
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>
[ON].
ª About the shutter chance mark
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in
manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on
the subject manually.
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if
the shutter chance mark does not appear, but
pictures may be recorded without being
focused.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or
has difficulty displaying in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is high.
≥When the Camcorder is shaken.
≥When the subject is moving.
≥When zooming in and taking a picture while
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend
using the image stabilizer function.
≥When you are zooming in on a faraway subject,
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording
subject is 1 m (3.3 feet) or further from the
Camcorder.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
not be focused easily.
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm
(1.6 inches) away from the lens.
≥When the subject stands in front of a light
source.
≥When close subjects and far subjects are
included in the same scene.
≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be
recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while
zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to
it’s original position before releasing it.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines.
≥When the scene lacks contrast.
≥When recording on tape.
ª Concerning the focusing area
≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject
may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting
object out of the focus area.
≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the
focus manually.
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ª Digital zoom function
Recording yourself
If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then
the digital zoom function will be activated. The
digital zoom function allows you to select a
magnification from 25k to 700k.
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
monitor. You can record persons in front of the
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror
image. (However the image to be recorded is not
altered.)
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or
[700k].
≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture
while recording.
1
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
50t W
T
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
[25k]: Digital zoom (Up to 25k)
[700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)
≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
more the image quality is degraded.
≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the
digital zoom function cannot be used.
≥
When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented
display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is
normal and not indicative of any trouble.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if
you push the center of the joystick.
ª About the variable speed zoom
function
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be
used with the remote control.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight
compensation icon [ ].
ª To use the zoom microphone function
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the
wide-angle shot.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
ª
1
ZOOM
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]
indication appears on the screen of the
Camcorder.
≥The image on the screen will become
brighter.
ª To return to normal recording
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]
indication appears on the screen of the
Camcorder.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
≥Backlight compensation is canceled when you
activate the MagicPix function.
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MagicPix function
Soft skin mode
This function allows you to record color subjects
in dark locations to stand out against the
background.
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a
softer tone. This is more effective if you record a
person closely from the torso up.
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod and you can
record images free from vibration.
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were
missed.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix
icon [ ].
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin
icon [ ].
1
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
1
ª To cancel the soft skin mode
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on
the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus
manually. (-40-)
≥If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also
be smoothed.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
ª To cancel the MagicPix function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the
screen of the Camcorder.
≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
≥The MagicPix function makes the signal
charging time of the CCD up to approximately
30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a
minimum of 1 lx) can be recorded brightly. For
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
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Tele macro function
Fade in/fade out function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the
background, the image can be impressive. This
Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance
of approx. 50 cm (20 inches).
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick right to select the
tele-macro icon [ ].
Fade in
The image and audio gradually appear.
Fade out
The image and audio gradually disappear.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon
[
].
1
1
B
≥The [TELE MACRO ON] indication appears
on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the
screen of the Camcorder.
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is
automatically set to 10k.
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio
disappears completely and the image/audio
gradually appears.
ª To cancel the tele macro function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [TELE MACRO OFF] indication appears on
the screen of the Camcorder.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust
the focus manually.
≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is
canceled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than
10k.
≥The power is off or the mode dial is operated.
Pause recording. (fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
ª To cancel fading
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the
screen of the Camcorder.
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ª To select the color for fade in/fade out
The color which appears in fading pictures can be
selected.
Auto Ground-Directional Standby
(AGS)
This function prevents unnecessary recording
when you forget to pause recording and walk with
the Camcorder tilted upside down while recording
continues.
≥If the Camcorder continues to be tilted upside
down from the normal horizontal position while
recording on a tape, it is automatically put into
recording pause.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >>
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image
when you start recording images. Besides, it
also takes several seconds to pause recording.
Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the
microphone when recording.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
[AGS]: Auto Ground-Directional Standby
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON].
ª To cancel Auto Ground-Directional
Standby
Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [OFF].
ª To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥The AGS function may activate and cause the
Camcorder to pause the recording if you are
recording a subject right above or right below
you. In these cases, set [AGS] >> [OFF] then
continue the recording.
≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause or
stop the recording. The AGS function is only a
backup function for when you forget to pause
the recording.
≥The default setting is [ON].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind
strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
≥The time it takes the Camcorder to be put into
recording pause after being tilted upside down
varies depending on the operating conditions.
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Self-timer recording
Wide/4:3 function
You can record still pictures on a card using the
timer.
This allows you to record images compatible with
wide-screen TVs.
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer
recording icon [ ].
Wide Function
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
4:3 Function
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
1
ª To Cancel the Wide/4:3 Function
Wide Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].
4:3 Function
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].
≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on
the screen of the Camcorder.
3 Press the Photoshot button [
].
≥The default setting is [16:9].
≥In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,
operation icons and other screen displays
appear horizontally oriented.
≥When images are played back on a TV screen,
the date/time indication may be erased in some
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
deteriorate.
≥If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio
are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to
[16:9], part of the operation icons and other
displays will appear on the black bands on the
left and right of the picture.
≥After the [ ] indication flashes for approx.
10 seconds, recording will start. After
recording, the self-timer will be canceled.
≥If you press the Photoshot button [
]
halfway and then fully, the subject is focused
when the button is pressed halfway.
≥When you press the Photoshot button [
fully, the subject is focused just before
recording.
≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV
used for playback
]
≥When playing back images taken by this unit
on a TV screen, change the setting
established by Tape/Card playback mode
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the
aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to
be connected. (-44-)
≥Depending on the settings of the TV
connected, the images may not be displayed
properly. For more information, please read
the operating instructions for the TV.
ª To stop the timer midway through
Press the [MENU] button.
≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when
you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.
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Optical image stabilizer function
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode)
This feature reduces the jitter caused by hand
movement when recording.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].
When you record images in different situations,
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
speeds and apertures.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
ª To cancel the optical image stabilizer
function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the
desired mode.
≥When recording still pictures in the Card
Recording mode, pressing the Photoshot button
1)
2)
[
] halfway increases the effect of the image
stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image
Stabilizer)
≥In the following cases, the optical image
stabilizer function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
3)
4)
5)
Guideline function
View the slope and the balance of the image
while recording.
You can check if the image is level while
recording motion pictures. The function can also
be used to estimate the balance of the
composition.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >>
[ON].
1) [5] Sports mode
≥To record sports scenes or scenes where
there are quick motions
2)
3)
4)
5)
[
] Portrait mode
≥To make people stand out against the
background
] Low light mode
[
≥To make the scene brighter in dark
conditions
] Spotlight mode
[
≥To make the subject under a spotlight look
more attractive
] Surf & snow mode
[
≥To record images in bright places such as
ski slopes and beaches
ª To Cancel the Guideline Function
Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].
≥The guide lines do not appear on the images
actually recorded.
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ª To cancel the scene mode function
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)
The automatic white balance function may not
reproduce natural colors depending on the
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust
the white balance manually.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
Sports mode
≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for
slow-motion playback or playback pause of
recorded pictures.
≥During normal playback, the 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.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports
mode does not function. The [5] indication
flashes.
2 Move the joystick up to select the white
balance icon [ ].
MNL
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting
to [OFF].
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
select the white balance mode.
Low light mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
1)
2)
1 AWB
1
Spotlight mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image
extremely dark.
3)
4)
1
1
Surf & snow mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,
the recorded image may become whitish.
1) Auto white balance adjustment [
]
AWB
2) Indoor mode (for recording under
incandescent lamps) [
3) Outdoor mode [
4) Manual adjustment mode [
]
]
]
ª To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [
]
AWB
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥
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.
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ª To set the white balance manually
Manual focus adjustment
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up
to select the [ ] indication.
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
then manual focusing is available.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
ª 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
required, use the auto white balance mode.
Setting in the manual adjustment mode
≥When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.
2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[FOCUS].
ª About the white balance sensor
The white balance sensor detects the type of light
source during recording.
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during
recording or it may not function properly.
MNL
MF
ª About the black balance adjustment
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that
automatically adjusts the black when the white
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is being adjusted, the
screen will temporarily go black. (It is not possible
to adjust the black balance manually.)
≥The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF]
indication appears.
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
adjust the focus.
1
2
MNL
MF
3
≥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.
ª To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)
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Record mode
≥During normal playback, image movement may
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment
not look smooth.
≥When recording in an extremely bright place,
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually
to 1/60 or 1/100.
Shutter Speed
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.
Aperture
Manual iris/gain adjustment
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
≥Set the shutter speed before setting the
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting
both settings.
≥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.
≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are
iris values that are not displayed.
2 Move the joystick left or right to select
aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon
ª Shutter speed range
1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/30 to 1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
[
] .
MNL
ª Iris/gain value range
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB
Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.
Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.
MNL
1
/60
OPEN
OdB
1)
2)
MNL
MNL
1/60
1/1000
F2.0
0dB
1) Shutter speed
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value
ª To restore to automatic adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO].
Manual shutter speed adjustment
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light because the color and
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value
increases automatically, which may increase
the noise 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.
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Playback mode
ª To adjust volume
Playback mode
Playing back tape
Adjust the speaker volume for playback.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the
volume.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on
the LCD monitor.)
VOL
1 Operate with joystick.
Towards [r]: increases the volume
Towards [`]: decreases the volume
(The nearer the bar is to [r], the higher the
volume.)
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to
increase the volume or the [W] button to
decrease it.
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
∫:
Stop
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume
indication will disappear.
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and
retracted during Tape playback mode.
≥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.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
ª Repeat playback
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be
rewound and played back again.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>
[ON].
≥The [
] indication appears. (In order to
cancel the repeat playback mode, set
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the
power.)
≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >>
[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB cable,
the repeat playback mode is canceled.
ª Settings on the audio
≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when
playing back a tape, check the settings in
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record and 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].
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Playback mode
≥The pause icon appears for an instant.
Slow-motion playback/
frame-by-frame playback
Continuous frame-by-frame playback will
start after the pause icon disappears.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion
playback can only be performed by using
the remote control.)
ª To return to normal playback
Press the [PLAY 1] button on the remote control
or move the joystick up to the [1] icon to start
playback.
Slow-motion playback
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx.1/5 the
normal speed.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx.1/3 the
normal speed.
Slow-motion playback
≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time
code indication may be unstable.
Frame-by-frame playback
≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the
playback pause and then the images will
continuously be played back frame by frame.
1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on
the remote control.
Variable-speed search function
The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.
(This operation is only available when using
the remote control.)
≥
Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape.
1 Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the
remote control.
≥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.)
2 Press the [3] or [4] button to vary the
speed.
Frame-by-frame playback
1 During playback, press the [;] button on
the remote control.
2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on
the remote control.
≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k
(SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP
mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k,
10k, 20k.
ª To return to normal playback
Press the [VAR SEARCH] button or [PLAY 1]
button on the remote control.
≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.
≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is canceled when the operation
icon is displayed.
≥When you cue/review playback at 20k, the
speed switches to 10k near the end of the tape.
([10k] flashes on the screen.)
≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]
(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed
direction) of this Camcorder during playback
pause also turns into the frame-by-frame
playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then
the images will continuously be played back
frame by frame.
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Playback mode
ª To display the on-screen information
Playback on TV
on the TV
Images recorded by this Camcorder can be
played back on a TV.
≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this
Camcorder.
≥Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off
before connecting it to a TV
The information displayed on the LCD monitor or
the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and
mode indication, etc.) can be displayed on the
TV.
(This operation is only available when using
the remote control.)
1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV.
1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the
remote control.
2
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
≥Press the button again to erase the
information.
/V
[VIDEO IN]
1
Playing back card
≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using
the Multi cable 1.
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
(An operation icon automatically appears on
the LCD monitor.)
≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also
connect to this terminal 2. It allows you to
enjoy more beautiful images. (Do not forget to
also connect to the Video and Audio
terminals.)
2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode
dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card
Playback Mode).
3 Select the input channel on the TV.
≥If the images are not played back correctly on
the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically),
perform the menu operations in accordance
with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.
Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or
[4:3].
1 Operate with joystick.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
E: Plays back the previous picture
D: Plays back the next picture
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on
the card in order) start/pause
icon to start playback.
≥The image and audio are output on the TV.
5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback.
≥The power will not turn off when the LCD
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and
retracted during Card playback mode.
≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the
previous or next picture can be displayed.
≥While the data on a card are played back, do
not operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the
card.
≥Depending on the picture size, it may take time
to display the file.
≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video terminal,
plug in the VIDEO IN terminal and AUDIO IN
terminal, too.
≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying
about the battery running down.
ª If the image or audio from this
Camcorder is not output on the TV
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-50-)
≥Check the connected terminal.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).
(For more information, please read the
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a
different format or file data is defective, the
whole display becomes bluish and the
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Playback mode
“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear
as warning.
≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3
Deleting files recorded on a card
The deleted files cannot be restored.
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file
to delete.
mode ([ M ], [
2
M
], [
], [ M ]) on a wide-
0.3
3.1
1
M
screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.
≥When playing back a file recorded on other
equipment, the date and time display is different
from when it was recorded.
ª To display multiple playback files
Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are
displayed.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the
images.
≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.
After selecting the file, press the joystick and
display the operation icon.
2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
100-0001
Towards [r]: Full-screen display
(Displays 1 image.)
Towards [`]: Multi-screen display
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)
3 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.
4 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick.
≥In the multi-screen display,
≥Move the joystick to select a file (The
selected file will be encircled by a orange
frame) and press to determine it. The
selected file is full-screen displayed.
≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the
joystick. The next or previous multi-screen
will be displayed.
≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].
ª To delete all files
1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
ª 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.)
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select [ALL FILES] and then press it.
3 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick.
≥Do not turn off the power while deleting.
≥To delete files, use the AC adaptor or a
sufficiently charged battery.
≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/
file name may not be displayed.
≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take
time if there are many files on the card.
≥If the “CARD FULL” indication appears when
recording, the card is full and no further data
can be recorded. Insert a new card or set the
Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.
≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back
data recorded or created on another brand of
Camcorder and vice versa.
≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,
all the data related to the files will be deleted.
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Playback mode
≥The [
] Indication 1 appears and the
ª Deleting still picture files recorded on
selected file is protected. Press the joystick
again and the protection is canceled.
≥2 or more files can be protected in
succession.
a card by other equipment
≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot
be played back on the Camcorder may be
deleted.
Note:
ª To complete the settings
Press the [MENU] button.
To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected
files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive
feature.
Writing the printing data on a card
(DPOF setting)
Formatting a card
Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then
all the data recorded on the card will be erased.
Store important data on a personal computer, etc.
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >>
[YES].
2 When the confirmation message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick in order
to format the card.
You can write the data of pictures to be printed,
number of prints and other information (DPOF
data) onto the card.
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set
and then press it.
1
≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is
displayed.
3 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the number of prints and then press
it.
≥You can select from 0 to 999. (The number of
pictures to be printed can be set for a printer
supporting DPOF.)
≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].
≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.
If a message appears even though you insert
and remove the card several times, format it.
≥If the SD Card is formatted on other equipment,
it may take longer to record or you may not be
able to use the SD Card. In this case, format the
SD Card on this unit.
≥2 or more files can be set in succession.
(Do not format it on a PC etc.)
ª To complete the settings
Press the [MENU] button.
≥This unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted
in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on
SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC
Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system.
≥DPOF settings made on another Camcorder
may not be recognized by this Camcorder.
Please perform the DPOF settings on your
Camcorder.
Protecting files on a card
Files recorded on a card can be protected so that
they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the
files are protected, they will be deleted if the card
is formatted.)
ª To set so that all pictures are not
printed
Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.
ª What is DPOF?
≥Set to Card Playback Mode.
DPOF 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.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be
protected and then press it.
1
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Edit mode
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a
Edit mode
VCR (Dubbing)
Recording from a tape onto a card
Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be
stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer
to the instructions for the recorder.
≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder
and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in
the DVD recorder or VCR.
Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card
from scenes that have already been recorded on
a cassette.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
≥Insert a tape which already has recorded
contents and a card.
1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.
1 Start playback.
Connecting with the Multi cable
2 Pause at the scene you wish to record and
2
press the Photoshot button [
].
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
V
[VIDEO IN]
1
≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by
using the Multi cable 1.
≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then
also connect to this terminal 2. It allows you
to copy clearer image.
≥Audio will not be recorded.
Connecting with the optional DV cable:
PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for equipment
with a DV terminal)
≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card
becomes [ 0.2 ] (16:9) or [ ] (4:3). (This is not
0.3M
mega pixel still-picture recording.)
≥If you set [TV ASPECT] >> [4:3], black bands
are added to the top and bottom of the picture
when wide pictures are recorded to the card.
(-37-)
≥If you press the Photoshot button [ ] without
pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.
2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape
Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and
recorder.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback. (Player)
≥The image and sound are reproduced.
5 Start recording. (Recorder)
6 Stop recording. (Recorder)
7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback. (Player)
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Edit mode
≥If you record (dub) images onto another video
Using the DV Interface Cable for
Recording (Digital Dubbing)
device and then play them back on a wide-
screen TV, the images may be stretched
vertically. In this case, refer to the operating
instructions for the device that you are recording
(dubbing) to or read the operating instructions
for the TV and set to 16:9 (full).
≥For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for your TV set and recorder.
≥When you do not need functional indications or
date and time indication, set [SETUP] >>
[DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC] >> [DATE/
TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode.
(When you connect the Camcorder and a
recorder with the DV cable, these indications
may not appear.)
By connecting other digital video equipment with
DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV
cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high-
image-quality dubbing can be done in digital
format.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
(Player/recorder)
1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video
equipment with the DV cable.
ª When neither image nor sound from
the Camcorder is output to the TV set
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
1
≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-50-)
≥Check the connected terminal.
2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
(Recorder)
≥You do not have to follow this step when the
remote control is used in the digital dubbing.
3 Start playback. (Player)
4 Start recording. (Recorder)
When operating with the main unit:
Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.
When operating with the remote control:
While pressing the [¥REC] button on the
remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button.
5 Move the joystick up to select the [¥/;]
icon again or press the [;] button on the
remote control to stop recording.
(Recorder)
6 Stop playback. (Player)
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Edit mode
ª To cancel the standby for recording
When the Camcorder is standby for recording,
move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon or
press the [∫] button on the remote control.
Audio dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded
cassette.
(Audio dubbing can only be performed by
using the remote control.)
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Find a scene that you want to add sound to
and press the [;] button on the remote
control.
≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during
dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed
properly.
≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main
sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select
the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT]
on playback.
;
≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV
terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be
able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.
For more information, see the instructions for
equipment connected.
≥Regardless of the menu settings on the
recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the
playback tape.
2 Press the [AUDIO DUB] button on the
remote control to make audio dubbing
ready.
A.DUB ;
≥The images on the recorder monitor may be
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded
images.
≥If a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) is recorded by the
Camcorder, the picture is distorted by mosaic-
like patterns at playback.
≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals
from the external input terminal cannot be
recorded while it is connected with the USB
cable.
3 Press the [;] button on the remote control
to start audio dubbing.
A.DUB ¥
≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,
the operation icon blinks on instead of
appearing from the side of the screen when you
press the center of the joy stick.
≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,
the TV aspect will not change even if you
change the setting for [TV ASPECT] in the
[SETUP] menu.
≥Be sure that the sound is directed towards the
built-in microphone.
4 Press the [;] button on the remote control
to stop audio dubbing.
CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of
copyrighted recordings may be copyright
infringement.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the
tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be
disturbed when this portion of the tape is played
back.
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Edit mode
ª Before recording with audio dubbing
Printing pictures by directly
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
connecting to the printer (PictBridge)
≥When you want to preserve the original sound
taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >>
[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When
set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)
≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take
pictures.
To print pictures by directly connecting the
Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible
with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions
for the printer.)
≥Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode.
1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with
the supplied USB cable.
ª To play back the sound recorded with
audio dubbing
You can switch between the sound recorded with
audio dubbing and the original sound.
Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by
audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original
sound and the sound added with audio
dubbing.
≥During audio dubbing, it is automatically set to
[ST2].
1
1 USB cable
PictBridge
PC Connection With DV Interface
Cable
A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC
(personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable
(optional) using products and software from a
number of video editing software companies.
Using products from video editing software
companies allows you to capture and edit video
clips using the DV Interface.
Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and
should have no problem working with any
OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video —
Editing software package.
≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the
screen of the Camcorder. (When the printer is
being recognized, the [PictBridge] indication
blinks.)
≥When no card is inserted in the Camcorder, the
[PictBridge] indication does not appear. (You
cannot print any pictures.)
≥When the Camcorder and the printer are not
connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication
keeps blinking. (It will blink for over approx.
1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the
printer.
≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,
they cannot be printed.
2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].
≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you
cannot select [DPOF PRINT].
≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing,
set the number of prints in DPOF setting.
≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after
you determine the paper size. (Step 6)
≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, date
printing is unavailable.
≥Personal computer must be equipped with a DV
Terminal.
≥During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect
the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder
off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.
≥IEEE1394 Interface must conform to OHCI
(Open Host Controller Interface Specification).
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Edit mode
3 Move the joystick left and right to select a
desired picture and then press it.
cancel this setting. (Refer to the operating
instructions of the printer for details.)
≥If your photos are sent to a professional photo
printing service, please request that they are
printed in their original aspect ratio.
≥Connect the printer directly to this unit. Do not
use a USB hub.
4 Select the desired number of prints.
≥You can set up to 9 prints.
5 Select the setting for date printing.
≥If the printer is not capable of date printing,
this setting is unavailable.
6 Select [PAPER SIZE].
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4a5 INCH]
[5a7 INCH]
[4a6 INCH]
[A4]
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported by
the printer.
7 Select [PAGE LAYOUT].
[STANDARD]: Layout set on the printer
[
[
]:
No frame
With frame
]:
≥You cannot set a layout not supported by the
printer.
8 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.
ª When you stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
≥Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
≥Disconnecting the USB cable
≥Removing the card
≥Switching the mode dial
≥Turning off the power
≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
print, etc. on the printer.
≥Still pictures recorded on other equipment may
not be printed.
≥When the Camcorder and the printer are
connected in the Tape Recording/Playback
Mode, the [
] Indication may appear on the
LCD monitor. However, pictures cannot be
printed.
≥The sides of pictures recorded when [16:9] is
set may be cut at printing. (When you purchase
this unit, [ASPECT] is set to [16:9].) When using
a printer with a trimming or borderless function,
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With a PC
°1 If DirectX 9.0b/9.0c is not installed in the
With a PC
Check before Use
personal computer you use, the installation of
[DirectX] is required.
°2 The personal computer you use should
comply with USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed).
Available software and required drivers vary
depending on the OS of the personal computer.
Check the required software and drivers with the
table described below and then install them from
the CD-ROM.
°3 Available only on Windows XP SP2
°4 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2
°5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4
°6 Not required for Windows XP SP2
°7 Available only on MSN messenger
°8 Available only on Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.4
If using other brands of video editing software,
please consult with your retailer for compatibility.
Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.
Installation of drivers
Purpose Soft-
of
use
ware
used
Windows
2000
Windows
XP
Mac OS
Using the Camcorder with a PC
Not
required
Not
1)
2)
1
Not
required
required°8
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be
transferred to your personal computer.
Not
required
°8
2
3
2
Not
required
°1, 3
Not
required
°1, 5
ª Software Installation
1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows.
2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM
drive.
USB
Driver
°1, 2, 5
Not
required
°1, 2, 3
Not
available
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
Not
required
°8
3)
4)
Not
required
°1, 3
Not
required
°1, 5
3
4
Not
available
Not
available
Not
available
USB
Driver
°1, 4, 6
USB
Driver
°5, 7
Not
available
3 Select the software to be installed from
[Setup Menu].
≥USB Driver -54-, -57-:
1) Copying files in the card onto the personal
computer
≥PC connection mode
2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the
personal computer
≥Tape recording mode
≥Tape playback mode
3) Recording pictures on the personal
computer to the tape
If the Camcorder is connected to your
personal computer, you can send video from
the Camcorder to the other parties via a
network or by the Internet.
It is also needed when you use Quick Movie
Magic or MotionDV STUDIO with USB
connection. (Windows 2000 only)
≥DirectX -54-, -57-:
To activate Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV
STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b/9.0c should
be installed. (If you install USB Driver, DirectX
9.0b is automatically installed.)
≥Tape playback mode
4) Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera
≥Tape recording mode
≥Tape playback mode
1
2
No software
(The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.)
Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO
(Connect with the DV cable (optional).)
iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with a
FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).)
Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO
(Connect with the USB cable (supplied).)
Windows Messenger/MSN Messenger/
Windows Live Messenger
≥Quick Movie Magic -57-:
Using the Quick Movie Magic software allows
you to easily import video on a tape to a
personal computer and then auto edit the
imported video. For advanced importing and
editing, use MotionDV STUDIO.
3
4
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With a PC
≥MotionDV STUDIO -57-:
ª Using the Built-in SD Drive
Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows
you to capture video recorded on a tape or
images viewed through the lens of a
Camcorder. Connecting the Camcorder with
the DV cable also allows you to output
images edited on the personal computer to
the tape in the Camcorder.
By connecting the Camcorder and personal
computer with the USB cable, you can transfer
still images saved on a Memory Card directly to
your personal computer.
1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.
4 Follow the instructions on the computer
screen until the installation is complete.
≥Setup window will disappear when the
installation is complete.
Note:
If a window does not appear automatically, click
the “start” Button on your desktop and then click
“Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in
“D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” is used
when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)
3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal
computer with the USB cable.
Connecting Computer and
Camcorder
Before making these connections, turn off all
devices, which are to be connected.
ª Operating environment
≥Despite having the operating environment
indicated, it may not be possible to use the
program with some types of personal
computers.
4 Camcorder power is turned on.
5 For Windows 2000 users, open
[My Computer] and click [Removable Disk].
For Windows XP users, click [Open folder to
view files using Windows Explorer] and
then [OK].
6 Double-click a file you want to view.
≥You can view images stored on the Memory
Card and also save them to your hard disk.
≥Do not change file or folder names on the
personal computer. The images on the
Memory Card may not be viewable on the
Camcorder.
≥The appropriate driver to recognize the
Camcorder is automatically installed by
Windows Plug and Play when connected for the
first time.
≥After the USB cable is connected to the
Camcorder, open [My Computer] or
[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is
displayed as a removable disk drive (only when
card is inserted into the Camcorder). It enables
you to operate it in the same way as a floppy
disk drive and you can use the same drag and
drop or copy methods.
For Windows
OS:
IBM® PC/AT compatible personal computer with
pre-installed;
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
CPU:
Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
Interface:
USB 1.1 or later — A type
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver
installed as standard with the OS.
For Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4
CPU:
PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5
Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo
RAM:
64 MB or more
≥The USB equipment operates with the driver
installed as standard with the OS.
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≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot
Using as a Web camera
environment.
If the Camcorder is connected to your personal
computer, you can send video and sound from
the Camcorder to other parties via the network.
Note:
≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit
operating system is not guaranteed.
To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the
following conditions must be met.
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it
by performing the Windows update.
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the USB
Driver is installed.
Please see chart below:
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >>
[All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires
Internet connection.)
≥To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4, click [start]
>> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet
connection.)
≥Install Windows Messenger/Windows Live
Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version
of Windows Messenger that is older than 5.0/
5.1, download the latest version (5.0/5.1) from
the Microsoft Home Page.
[Send]
[Receive]
[Software]
Windows XP <OK> Windows XP Windows
Messenger/
MSN
Messenger/
Windows Live
Messenger
Windows XP <OK> Windows
MSN
2000
Messenger/
Windows Live
Messenger
The latest version of MSN Messenger/Windows
Live Messenger can also be downloaded from
the Microsoft Home Page.
Windows
2000
<OK> Windows
MSN
Messenger
2000
ª Operating environment
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with
pre-installed;
(For download and installation instructions,
please refer to Help on the Home Page.)
≥Depending on the security setting on the PC,
proper communication may not be possible.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional SP1 or SP2 °1
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
RAM:
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Free hard disk space:
250 MB or more
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended
Interface:
USB 1.1 or later — A type
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
Speaker or headphones
Necessary software:
ª Installing USB Driver
DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is
not already installed.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications
supported by previous versions of DirectX may
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers
of the disabled applications.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2 Click [USB Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3 Depending on your system environment,
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be
required. Click [Yes] and continue with
installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows 2000/ XP)
Windows Live Messenger 8.0 (Windows XP)
DirectX 9.0b/9.0c
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥
After completing the installation, Click [Finish].
5 Click [OK].
°1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB
driver is not needed.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-
CPU environment.
ª
Connecting the Camcorder to personal
computer (For Use as a Web Camera)
1 Install the supplied USB Driver on the
provided CD-ROM.
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
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≥You may not be able to communicate with the
3 Set [ADVANCED] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>
[WEB CAM].
other parties via the network if they are not
using the same Messenger application
(software) as you are. (The only exception is the
combination of MSN Messenger and Windows
Live Messenger.)
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend
on the Internet connection status.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be
recorded onto a tape or a card.
≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to
another personal computer using Windows
Live Messenger/Windows Messenger/MSN
Messenger, set [BASIC] >>
[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape
Playback Mode before connecting the
Camcorder to your personal computer.
When you use the Camcorder as a Web
camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the
indication of the operation icon is different
from the one in usual operation.
≥You cannot output the video input from the DV
terminal to the display of the PC.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be
interrupted in the middle of communication
depending on the communication environment
or the performance of the personal computer.
ª Setting up Windows Messenger
When starting Windows Messenger for the first
time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the
screen is not displayed if the Windows
Messenger setup has already been done.) For
more details, please read the corresponding Help
file.
1
2
1 In usual operation
2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback
Mode)
1 Click [Click here to sign in].
≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left
(
, ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on
the operation icon is not lit in yellow.
≥The operation icon blinks on instead of
appearing from the side of the screen when you
press the center of the joystick.
4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal
computer with the USB cable.
2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click
[OK].
3 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed,
click [Next].
≥When the Camcorder and the personal
computer (with Windows 2000) are
connected via a USB cable, a message, such
as the one below, is displayed. However,
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed
the functionality of this Camcorder with
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your
personal computer for how to configure the
audio and the microphone.
≥To communicate with persons using Windows
in other languages, setting up using
alphabets or numbers is recommended.
4 According to the procedures displayed on
the screen, continue the setup.
5 Start Windows Live Messenger (for
Windows XP users), Windows Messenger
(for Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger
(for Windows 2000/XP users).
≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >>
[Windows Messenger], [MSN Messenger] or
[Windows Live Messenger].
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5 After the setup is completed, sign in and
start Windows Messenger.
6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in
the [Microphone] menu.
≥Windows Messenger is activated.
7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools]
menu.
8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web
Camera Device] is selected.
In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5/
Windows Live Messenger 8.0
1 Type in your E-mail address and password.
6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is
connected correctly.
7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera]
menu.
8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows
Messenger to understand its operation.
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture
device] selection screen is displayed,
[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.
≥If you do not have a password, click [Get a
new account].
2 After setup is completed, sign in and start
MSN Messenger.
3 Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools]
menu and then click [Next].
4 Set up the speaker settings.
5 Select [DVC] in the microphone setup
screen.
ª Setting up MSN Messenger/
Windows Live Messenger
When starting MSN Messenger/Windows Live
Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is
displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed
if MSN Messenger/Windows Live Messenger
setup has already been done.) For more details,
please read the corresponding Help file.
In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0
1 Click [Sign In].
6 Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam
setup screen and then click [Finish].
≥For other information about MSN Messenger/
Windows Live Messenger, please refer to Help.
≥When access is finished, close MSN
Messenger/Windows Live Messenger, then turn
off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB
cable.
2 Type in your Sign-in name and password.
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and
password, click [Get one here].
3 Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
4 After the setup is completed, sign in and
start MSN Messenger.
5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that the equipment
is connected correctly.
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ª Installing USB Driver
Using Quick Movie Magic or
MotionDV STUDIO
Install this when your OS is Windows 2000 SP4.
(When your OS is Windows XP SP2, installing
USB driver is not needed.) USB Driver must be
installed when you connect the Camcorder to the
PC with the USB cable and use Quick Movie
Magic or MotionDV STUDIO.
When the OS is Windows 2000/XP, the
Camcorder can be connected to the personal
computer with the DV cable.
When the OS is Windows 2000/XP, the
Camcorder can be connected to the personal
computer with the USB cable. However, when the
OS is Windows 2000, USB driver must be
installed.
DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not
installed beforehand.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications
supported by previous versions of DirectX may
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers
of the applications disabled.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2 Click [USB Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3 Depending on your system environment,
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be
required. Click [Yes] and continue with
installation.
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the USB
driver is installed.
ª Operating environment
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with
pre-installed;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional SP2
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including
compatible CPU)
Graphic display:
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer
will restart.
High Color (16 bit) or more
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click
[Finish].
(32 bit recommended)
Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
(Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)
Sound:
PCM sound source (Compatible DirectSound)
RAM:
5 Click [OK].
256 MB or more
(Adding more memory enables you to operate the
personal computer more comfortably.)
Hard disk:
Ultra DMA – 33 or more
Free hard disk space:
640 MB or more
(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for
data of approx. 4 minutes.)
Interface:
DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
USB terminal (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
compliant) (A type)
Necessary software:
DirectX 9.0b/9.0c
Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10
Other requirements:
Mouse
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-
CPU environment.
≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot
environment.
≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit
operating system is not guaranteed.
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ª Installation of Quick Movie Magic/
MotionDV STUDIO
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
ª To start Quick Movie Magic or
MotionDV STUDIO
If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the
tape.
If you wish to capture images from the lens of the
Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape
Recording Mode and remove the tape and the
card. (MotionDV STUDIO only)
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2 Click the [Quick Movie Magic]/
[MotionDV STUDIO].
About the PDF operating instructions for
Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO
For details on how to use the software
applications, read the help file.
1 Set [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>
[Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] or
[MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>
[Manual (PDF format)].
≥Start Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO
and select [Help] >> [Help] from the menu to
display the help file.
3 Click [Next].
≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or
later to read the PDF operating instructions.
With USB cable (supplied)
OS:
Windows XP SP2
Windows 2000 SP4
≥The personal computer should be equipped with
an USB terminal (Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
compliant) (A type).
≥After reading the displayed contents, please
carry out the installation according to
instructions.
4 Select the Video system.
Confirmation before connection
(for Windows 2000/XP)
When you connect the personal computer and the
Camcorder with the USB cable and then use
Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO on
Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4, check
the driver of the USB host controller.
≥It is required to use the driver for which
[Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] in
[Driver] tab.
5 After the completion of setup, click on
[Finish].
1 Select [start] >> [Settings] >>
[Control Panel] to start [System].
≥[System Properties] is displayed.
2 Click [Hardware] tab and then click
[Device Manager] then
[Universal Serial Bus Controller].
3 Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and
then select [Properties].
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the
Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO
software.
6 Click [Finish].
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≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is
4 Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host
Controller] and then click [Next].
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host
controller you use.
4 Click [Driver] tab to check the description
on [Driver Provider].
5 Click [Finish].
≥The update of the driver is completed.
Connect the Camcorder.
≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider],
the confirmation procedure is completed.
If a description other than [Microsoft] is
displayed
≥Update the driver with the following procedure.
Connecting the Camcorder to a personal
computer
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode
or Tape Playback Mode.
1 Click [Update Driver...].
2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>
[USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].
2 Check [Install from a list or specific location
(Advanced)] and then click [Next].
3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal
computer with USB cable.
≥When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next]
after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.
3 (For Windows XP Users)
Check [Don’t search. I will choose the driver
to install] and then click [Next].
4 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]
>> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E]
or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>
[Quick Movie Magic] or
[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
≥Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows, a
variety of visual effects can be added and titles
can be created.
≥You cannot record a video edited by the PC
onto the tape in the Camcorder.
(For Windows 2000 Users)
Check [Display a list of the known drivers
for this device so that I can choose a
specific driver] and then click [Next].
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to
a personal computer or when devices are
connected through USB hubs or by using
extension cables, proper operation is not
guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal,
normal function may not be possible.
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4 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the
With DV cable (optional)
OS:
Windows 2000/XP
pictures you want to acquire or the folder
storing those pictures to any different
folder on the personal computer.
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode
or Tape Playback Mode.
2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal
computer with DV cable.
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while the computer
is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following
the steps below you can disconnect the cable
safely.
1 Double click the
icon in task tray.
≥The hardware disconnection dialog box
appears.
3 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]
>> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E]
or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>
[Quick Movie Magic] or
[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto
the tape in the Camcorder.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click
[Stop].
3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is
selected and click [OK].
Using on Macintosh
ª Operating environment on iMovie 4/
iMovie HD
OS:
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending
on your OS, operating environment and the mode
of the Camcorder.
≥Make sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is
off and disconnect the cable. Also, the icon will
not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode
or Tape Playback Mode.
CPU:
PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5
Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo
Interface:
DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
≥The supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows
only.
≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new
Macintosh or sold with iLife.
1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode.
2 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh
with the DV Interface Cable (optional).
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB cable while the
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the
Card data.
≥For more information, please contact Apple
If the above operation is not performed correctly,
when data is copied from the personal computer
to an SD Card, the copied data may be damaged.
When the following operations are performed, the
same results will occur as when the USB cable is
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is
imperative that the above operation is completed
before proceeding.
ª Copying still pictures on PC
1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.
2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal
computer via the supplied USB cable.
3 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]
displayed on the desktop.
≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the
[DCIM] folder.
≥When SD Card is removed.
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≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
Notes
®
®
≥Microsoft and Windows are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
OFF
ON
®
®
®
®
≥Intel , Pentium , Intel CoreTM Duo and Intel
CoreTM Solo are the registered trademarks or
trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/
or other countries.
≥All other names, company names, product
names, etc. in these instructions are the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective corporations.
When using on Macintosh
≥Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with
permission from Microsoft Corporation.
≥The names of the products you are using may
differ from the names given in the text.
Depending on the operating environment and
other factors, the contents of the screens used
in these instructions may not necessarily match
what you will see on your screen.
Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the
[Trash] and then disconnect the USB cable.
If you no longer need software or
driver (Uninstall)
1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >>
[Control Panel], select the software or the
driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to
uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
≥
Although the screens in these Operating
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of
example, other languages are supported as
well.
≥These instructions do not cover the basic
operations of the personal computer or define
any terms. For this information, refer to the
Operating Instructions which accompany your
personal computer.
≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status
indicator of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the
software or destroy the data in transfer.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera
while virus checking software is running, the
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway
through. In this case, exit the Messenger,
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the
Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such
as picture folder. Memory card may not be
recognized if folders are deleted.
≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC
Connection Mode while it is connected to the
personal computer, the operation mode of the
Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case,
disconnect the USB cable. Switch the operation
mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the
cable.
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≥If you install the USB driver while the USB cable
ª About the compatibility of the card
files
Data files recorded on an SD Card by this
Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for
Camera File system) established by JEITA
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with
this Camcorder on other equipment or to play
back files recorded with other equipment on this
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them
back. Please check the compatibility with the
other equipment in advance.
is connected or if you do not follow these
Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not
be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the
driver from [Device Manager] as described
below, uninstall the driver and re-install it.
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode,
Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode,
connect it to the personal computer and delete
[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].
Depending on your personal computer, one of
the following screens may appear.
1 Your personal computer does not support
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) so the video on tape
cannot be imported from the Camcorder to the
personal computer with the USB cable.
Connect to an USB interface port etc.
ª About the folder structure when using
the Memory Card in a personal
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted
into a personal computer, folders will be
displayed as shown in the following figure.
≥You can use the WEB camera function.
Cancel
2 The personal computer has recognized a
USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) driver other than the
Microsoft driver. Update the driver to make
sure that it operates properly. -59-
256
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,
etc.) in this folder are recorded in
the JPEG format.
3 The USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) driver may not be
recognized correctly. Update the driver to
make sure that it operates properly. -59-
[MISC]:
Files in which DPOF Data has
been set to the image are in this
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder
structure. They have nothing to do with actual
operation.
ª About the SD Card
The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is
available in various capacities. It has a write
protect switch to prevent data writing and card
formatting, as well as a copyright protection
function.
≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along
with the images. The file numbers are recorded
with each image as consecutive numbers.
≥When using the software without indication
function, indication data, such as date, are not
displayed. Depending on the software in use,
the date and the time may not be displayed
correctly.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card
label corresponds to the total card capacity.
Some of this capacity is used to protect and
manage the copyright data and not all capacity
is available as conventional memory for a
Camcorder, personal computer or others.
≥SDHC Logo is a trademark.
≥miniSD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Card
It may not be possible to play back the files on
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
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ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for
easy-to-understand explanations and so they are
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -65-
[USB FUNCTION] -55-
2) [ADVANCED]
[REC SPEED] -28-
[REC STDBY] -48-
[REC DATA] -65-
[PICT.QUALITY] -32-
[REPEAT PLAY] -42-
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -38-
[REC SPEED] -28-
[WIND CUT] -36-
[ASPECT] -37-
3) [SETUP]
[CLOCK SET] -17-
[12bit AUDIO] -50-
[AUDIO OUT] -65-
[DISPLAY] -65-
[REMOTE] -27-
[POWER LCD] -25-
[LCD SET] -25-
2) [ADVANCED]
[PICT.QUALITY] -32-
[PICTURE SIZE] -30-
[O.I.S.] -38-
[GUIDE LINES] -38-
[FADE COLOR] -36-
[AUDIO REC] -65-
[USB FUNCTION] -55-
[D.ZOOM] -33-
[EVF SET] -25-
[POWER SAVE] -29-
[TV ASPECT] -44-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
[ZOOM MIC] -33-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-
[DATE/TIME] -65-
[POWER SAVE] -29-
[QUICK START] -19-
[AGS] -36-
[REMOTE] -27-
[BEEP SOUND] -65-
[POWER LCD] -25-
[LCD SET] -25-
[EVF SET] -25-
[INITIAL SET] -65-
[DEMO MODE] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
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ª
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
ª
[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]
1) [BASIC]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -38-
[PICT.QUALITY] -32-
[PICTURE SIZE] -31-
[ASPECT] -37-
[DATE/TIME] -65-
[PROTECT] -46-
2) [ADVANCED]
[DPOF SET] -46-
[CLOCK SET] -17-
[FORMAT CARD] -46-
2) [ADVANCED]
[O.I.S.] -38-
3) [SETUP]
[GUIDE LINES] -38-
[SHTR EFFECT] -32-
[DISPLAY] -65-
[REMOTE] -27-
[POWER LCD] -25-
[LCD SET] -25-
[EVF SET] -25-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-
[DATE/TIME] -65-
[POWER SAVE] -29-
[QUICK START] -19-
[REMOTE] -27-
[POWER SAVE] -29-
[TV ASPECT] -44-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
[BEEP SOUND] -65-
[POWER LCD] -25-
[LCD SET] -25-
[EVF SET] -25-
[INITIAL SET] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
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Menus related to taking pictures
Menus related to playback
ª [DATE/TIME]
ª [REC DATA]
This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date
and time the picture was taken on the tape/card.
≥You can also show or change the date/time
indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/
TIME] button on the remote control.
Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/
gain values and white balance settings (-39-), etc.)
used during the recordings are displayed during
playback.
≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set
to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on
the display.
≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the
display.
≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on
other equipment (or a tape recorded on other
equipment is played back on this unit), the
settings information is sometimes not displayed
normally.
ª [AUDIO REC]
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording
systems.
[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.)
ª [AUDIO OUT]
This switches the sound to be played back.
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub
sound)
ª [DISPLAY]
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be
switched to minimum display.
[L]:
[R]:
Left channel sound (main sound)
Right channel sound (sub sound)
ª [BEEP SOUND]
Other menus
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are
issued as follows.
ª [INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
depending on a combination of functions, set to
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the
initial shipping condition.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
≥When the unit goes from quick start standby
mode to recording pause
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial
shipping condition.)
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
≥When you turn off the power
≥When the unit goes into quick start standby
mode
ª [DEMO MODE]
If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without
inserting a cassette and 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
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs
(-72-) and at other times. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen. (-67-)
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].
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Indoor mode (recording under
incandescent lamp) -39-
Outdoor mode -39-
White balance adjustment mode
-39-
Others
Indications
:
:
Various functions and the Camcorder status are
shown on the screen.
Playback indications
Basic indications
¥:
1:
;:
Recording underway
Playback -42-
Pause -42-
:
Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM:
Date/Time indication
5:
6:
D/E:
;1/2;:
Fast forward/Cue playback -42-
Rewind/Review playback -42-
Slow motion playback -43-
Frame-by-frame playback -43-
Variable-speed search -43-
Repeat playback -42-
WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)
-51-
Recording indications
R0:45:
Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)
2k5:
:
:
SP:
Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) -28-
Long Play mode
(Recording speed mode) -28-
Recording -29-
LP:
A.DUB ¥:
A.DUB ;:
12bit, 16bit:
:
Audio dubbing -49-
Audio dubbing pause -49-
Audio recording mode -65-
Volume adjustment -42-
¥:
; (Green):
; (Green flash):
Recording pause -29-
Standby mode
Fade out
POWER LCD -25-
Recording check -30-
Wide mode -37-
Card
± (White):
¥ (Green):
MEGA
; (Red):
Shutter chance mark -31-
Shutter chance mark -31-
MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer
-31-
Self-timer recording -37-
Photoshot mode
While the card is being read
While photoshot recording is
activated
While the card is being accessed
in PC Connection Mode
:
:
:
16:9
:
:
:
Automatic mode -28-
Manual mode -38-
Manual focus -40-
Zoom magnification indication
-32-
Backlight mode -33-
Optical image stabilizer -38-
Shutter speed -41-
F number -41-
Gain value -41-
WEB CAMERA mode
(Recording) -51-
Soft skin mode -34-
Tele macro -35-
Fade (White) -35-
AUTO
:
MNL
MF:
5k:
(White):
(Green):
(Red):
:
:
(Red):
1/500:
F2.4:
6dB:
:
(Red flash): Using a card that cannot be
recognized
(
):
Photoshot picture quality -32-
Remaining number of photoshot
pictures (When the remaining
number of photoshot pictures
reaches 0, the red indication
flashes.)
Slide show playback -44-
PictBridge mode -50-
Folder/File display
File number
Number of DPOF Setting -46-
Protect setting -46-
[640k360] Image size
[1280k720] Image size
[2048k1152] Image size
[640k480] Image size
[1280k960] Image size
[1600k1200] Image size
[2048k1512] Image size
18:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Fade (Black) -35-
Blank search -30-
:
PictBridge:
100-0001:
No.00:
MagicPix function -34-
Zoom microphone -33-
Wind noise reduction -36-
Sports mode (Scene mode) -38-
Portrait mode (Scene mode) -38-
Low light mode (Scene mode)
-38-
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
-38-
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)
-38-
ZOOM
:
:
1:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
5:
:
:
0.2
1
2.4
0.3M
:
:
1
2
M
M
3.1
M
:
Auto white balance -39-
AWB
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WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
≥For images not recorded with this unit, the
number of horizontal and vertical pixels may
differ so the image size is not displayed.
You are attempting to play back a tape
section that has been recorded with a
different TV system. This cassette is
incompatible.
Warning/alarm indications
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
If any one of the following indications lights up or
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indications
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]
position is inserted.
You are attempting to play back data not
compatible with this Camcorder.
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the
cassette cover. -20-
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):
Audio dubbing cannot be performed
because the original recording was in LP
mode.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. -17-
°: The warning/alarm indication appears when
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor
towards the viewfinder and check the
warning/alarm indication.
UNABLE TO A.DUB:
You are attempting to perform audio
dubbing on a non-recorded tape.
CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE:
The AGS function is activated. -36-
COPY PROTECTED:
:
No card is inserted.
REMOTE :
An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected. -27-
2END:
Images cannot be recorded correctly
because the medium is protected by a copy
guard.
The tape came to the end during recording.
:: The video heads are dirty. -72-
CARD ERROR:
This card is not compatible with this
Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
This message is displayed when you
attempt to insert an incompatible card into
the Card Slot.
Textual indications
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some
time until the cassette holder opens, but this
is not a malfunction. -72-
LOW BATTERY:
The battery is low. Recharge it. -15-
NO TAPE :
No tape is inserted. -20-
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB:
NO CARD:
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory
remaining.
Select Card Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are no any recorded files on the card.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD Card
is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. -72-
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] button (-71-).
This may solve the problem.
You are attempting to record pictures on a
tape with the accidental erasure prevention
slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting audio dubbing or digital
dubbing on a tape with the accidental
erasure prevention slider placed in the
[SAVE] position. -20-
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected. This is only displayed at the first
operation of the remote control after
powering-on. -27-
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CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB cable is connected to the
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
Functions that cannot be used
simultaneously
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The
table below shows examples of functions
restricted by conditions.
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in
PC Connection Mode with the USB cable
connected to the Camcorder. You are
attempting to record pictures on a tape/card
with the USB cable connected to the
Camcorder.
Functions
Conditions which disable
the functions
NO INK IN PRINTER:
≥Digital zoom
≥When the Card Recording
There is no ink. Check the connected
printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER:
≥Fade
mode is used
≥Backlight
compensation
≥When the MagicPix
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
There is no paper. Check the connected
printer.
PRINTER ERROR:
≥Help mode
≥Recording
check
≥Blank search
≥Soft skin
≥While recording to a tape
Check the connected printer.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The Camcorder is connected to a personal
computer that does not support USB 2.0.
CAN NOT USE USB:
≥Tele macro
You are connecting the USB cable with the
DV cable connected.
≥MagicPix
≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording
mode is used
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select the item on the
[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].
CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):
You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]
setting during MotionDV Mode.
≥Scene mode
≥When setting the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch
to [AUTO]
≥When the MagicPix
function is used
≥Change of
white balance
≥When digital zoom (10k
or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix
function is used
≥Adjusting the
shutter speed,
iris/gain
≥When the MagicPix
function is used
≥When the scene mode is
used
≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback
search
≥Deleting files
≥When the write protect
switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]
≥When the file is protected
≥Formatting
≥When the write protect
switch on the card is set
to [LOCK]
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5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though
≥Audio dubbing
≥The section of a tape
recorded in LP mode
≥The blank section of a
tape
≥Sounds sent through the
DV terminal
powered up.
The Camcorder does not operate normally.
• The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
• Remove the cassette and the card and then
press the [RESET] button. (-71-) If normal
conditions are not restored yet, turn off the
power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the
power again. (Conducting the above operation
when the access lamp is on may destroy the
data on the card.)
6: The cassette cannot be removed.
• Does the status indicator comes on when
opening the cassette cover? (-16-) Make sure
that the battery and the AC adaptor are
properly connected. (-15-)
Before requesting repair
(Problems and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully
charged battery.
• The battery protection circuit may have
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
• Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder
extended?
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
battery and remove the cassette.
• Close the cassette cover completely and fully
open it again. (-20-)
2: The Camcorder power is turned off
automatically.
7: No operation other than cassette removal
can be performed.
• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and
do not operate the Camcorder for about
5 continuous minutes, the power is
automatically turned off for tape protection and
power conservation. To resume recording, turn
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to
[ON] again. (-29-) Also, if you set
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (-72-)
8: The remote control does not function.
• Has the button-type battery of the remote
control run out? Replace it with a new button-
type battery. (-26-)
[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not
automatically turn off.
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on
long enough.
• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery
power indication is flashing or the message
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully
charged battery. (-15-)
• Has condensation occurred? When you carry
the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm
place, condensation may occur inside it. If so,
the power is turned off automatically, disabling
all operations except for taking cassettes out.
Wait until the condensation indication
disappears. (-72-)
4: Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the
AC adaptor. (-15-)
• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold
place? The battery is affected by ambient
temperature. In cold places, the operating time
of the battery becomes shorter.
• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a
limited life. If the operating time is still too short
even after the battery is fully charged,
depending on the usage, the battery has worn
out and can no longer be used.
• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If
the setting on the remote control is not in
agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the
Camcorder, the remote control does not
operate. (-27-)
Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is
supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette
is correctly inserted.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
recording cannot be performed. (-20-)
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
cassette.
• Is the recording mode set? When in the
playback mode, recording cannot be
performed. (-21-)
• Has condensation occurred? No operation
other than cassette removal can be performed
when condensation occurs. Wait until the
condensation indication disappears. (-72-)
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
open, the Camcorder may not operate
normally. Close the cassette cover. (-20-)
2: The screen has changed suddenly.
• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set
this function to [OFF]. (-65-)
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3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.
4: Auto focus function does not work.
• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus
mode is selected, focus is automatically
adjusted.
• There are some recording subjects and
surroundings for which the auto focus does not
operate correctly. (-76-) If so, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-40-)
5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording.
• Is the AGS function activated? Record in the
normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to
[OFF]. (-36-)
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set
to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-50-)
• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to
hear main sound and set to [R] to hear the sub
sound. (-65-)
3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-20-)
• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
allow audio dubbing. (-28-)
4: The original sound was erased when audio
dubbing was performed.
• If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
made in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be
erased. If you wish to preserve the original
sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode when
recording.
5: Sounds cannot be played back.
• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is
being played, have you set [SETUP] >>
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a
cassette with no audio dubbing, set
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1].(-50-)
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen
center.
• Read the contents and respond to them. (-67-)
2: The time code becomes inaccurate.
0 The time code indication counter may not be
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback,
but this is not a malfunction.
3: The remaining tape time indication
disappears.
• The remaining tape time indication may
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame
playback or other operation. If you continue
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is
restored.
4: The remaining tape time Indication does not
match the actual remaining tape time.
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time
cannot be correctly displayed.
• In some cases, the remaining tape time
indication may show remaining tape time that is
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
remaining tape time.
• Is the variable speed search function working?
Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the
remote control to cancel the variable speed
search function. (-43-)
Playback (Pictures)
1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
The playback images are vertical.
• Have you selected video input on the TV?
Please read the operating instructions of your
TV and select the channel that matches the
5: A function indication such as mode
indication, remaining tape time indication or
time code indication is not shown.
• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],
indications other than the tape running
condition, warning and date indications
disappear.
Playback (Sound)
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Camcorder.
input terminals used for the connection.
• Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change
the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during cue or review playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
4: Playback picture is not clear.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push
the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume
indication and adjust it. (-42-)
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be
clear. Clean the heads by using the head
cleaner for digital video (optional). (-72-)
• If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled,
noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the
same time.
• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>
[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a
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off the terminal with a soft cloth and then
connect the cable to the A/V terminal.
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a
protected picture is played back by the
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
picture.
RESET
Card
A
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >>
[
]? If recording is done with it set to [
pictures with fine details may include a
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >>
]. (-32-)
],
• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the
power to the Camcorder is turned off
automatically about 1 minute later.
[
• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the
Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power
connected and consult the dealer who you
purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt
to repair the unit by yourself.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
• Is the USB driver installed? (-54-)
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an
error message will appear on PC.
• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-
click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the
instructions on the screen.
5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing,
dubbing from digital video equipment or
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”
or “Quick Movie Magic 1.0E”.
• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit
(sound recording mode), 4:3 and wide,
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder
may malfunction at a point where the mode
switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
• Is the file protected? Protected files cannot be
deleted. (-46-)
• For the SD Card, if the write protect switch is
set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-21-)
3: Photoshot playback images do not look
normal.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a
cassette or a personal computer is
recommended.
4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be
used.
• Either the Camcorder or the card may be
damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD
Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit. (-79-)
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
displayed.
• The image was either recorded in a different
format or data is damaged.
6: When the SD card is inserted in another
device, it is not recognized.
• Check that the device is compatible with the
capacity or type of SD card (SD Memory Card/
SDHC Memory Card) that you inserted. (-21-,
-62-) Refer to the operating instructions of the
device for details.
6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears
when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB
camera mode.
Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is
frozen or no operation can be performed.
• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]
button or detach the battery or AC adaptor and
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power
again. If normal operation is still not restored,
detach the power connected and consult the
dealer who you purchased the Camcorder
from.
2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been
automatically detected. Remove the cassette
or the card for data protection and then press
the [RESET] button with the boss A. The
Camcorder will be activated.
• Did you press the menu button or the recording
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera
mode.
• Is the setting for the remote control correct?
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting
it? Insert a tape.
• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape
can be played.)
• Is the USB driver installed? (-54-)
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If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD
Cautions for Use
CLEANING” appears during recording. During
playback, moreover, the following symptoms
appear.
ª About condensation
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation
Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the
procedure below.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes
appear.
≥The whole screen becomes blue and there is
no picture or sound.
When normal playback cannot be performed
even after the head cleaning
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette
cover closed and the battery attached, to
cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.
≥The status indicator blinks for about
1 minute and then the Camcorder
automatically turns off. Leave it for about
1.5 to 2 hours.
3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then
check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the
condensation indication is displayed.
≥If the indicator of the condensation does not
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you
notice condensation on the lens or the main
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise
condensation may be formed on the heads or
the cassette tape.
One possible cause is that normal recording
could not be performed because the heads were
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads and
perform recording and playback again. If normal
playback can be performed, the heads are clean.
Before an important recording, be sure to conduct
a test recording to make sure that normal
recording can be performed.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another
cassette.
≥During playback, the picture or sound may be
interrupted momentarily, but this is not a
malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)
ª About the Camcorder
≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is
not a malfunction.
Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away
as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
≥If you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of
or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the
Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near
cell phones because doing so may result in
noise adversely affecting the pictures and
sound.
≥Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields
created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
microprocessors may adversely affect the
Digital Video Camcorder, disturbing the pictures
and sound.
When the lens is fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears
naturally.
ª About dirty heads
If video heads (the parts that closely contact
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording
and playback are not properly performed.
Clean the heads with the digital video head
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set
it to the Tape Playback Mode and play it back
for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the
playback, it automatically stops about
15 seconds later.)
≥If the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely
affected by electromagnetic equipment and
stops functioning properly, turn the Digital Video
Camcorder off and remove the battery or
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
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battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the
Digital Video Camcorder on.
ª About the battery
The battery used in the Camcorder is a
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is
susceptible to temperature and humidity and the
effect of temperature increases with increasing or
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature
range, the fully charged indication may not
appear or the low battery indication may appear
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high
temperature, moreover, the protection function
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.
Be sure to detach the battery after use.
≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a
minute amount of current is consumed even
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a
long time, over-discharge takes place. The
battery may become unusable after it is
charged.
Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near
radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
≥If you record near radio transmitters or
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and
sound may be adversely affected.
Do not spray insecticides or volatile
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the
Camcorder from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing a cassette.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well and use
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or
bump it.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free
from humidity, with as constant temperature as
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to
25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity:
40% to 60%)
≥Extremely high temperatures or low
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-
humidity or oily-smoky places, the terminals
may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its
housing, causing it to malfunction.
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol
for cleaning the Camcorder.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out
the AC cable from the AC jack.
≥The Camcorder body may be discolored and the
surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it
with a dry cloth.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we
recommend you charge it once every year and
store it again after you have completely used up
the charged capacity.
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery
terminals should be removed.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for
recording.
≥Charge batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times
the period during you want to record pictures in.
In cold places such as a ski resort, the period
during which you can record pictures is
shortened.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the
instructions.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the
internal temperature increases and,
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or
AC adaptor.
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business
use.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
When you are not going to use Camcorder for
an extended time
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
result in an explosion.
≥When storing the unit in a cupboard or a
cabinet, it is recommended that you put a
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.
If the operating time is very short even after
the battery has been recharged, the battery
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
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ª About the card
ª About the AC adaptor
≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more
time than normal.
When inserting or removing the card, always
set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
When the access lamp is illuminated (During
access to the card), do not pull out the card,
rotate the mode dial, turn off the power or
cause any vibrations or impact.
≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may
continue flashing and the battery may not be
charged. After the battery temperature has
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the
lamp still continues flashing even after the
recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be
faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.
Do not leave the card in places where there is
high temperature or direct sunlight or where
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are
easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or
drop the card.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.
≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC cable from
the AC jack. (If they are left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
≥The card may break or the contents of the card
may be destroyed or erased.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
card.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity or failure of the
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase
the data stored on the card. We recommend
saving important data on a personal computer
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor and
USB reader/writer.
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
and battery clean.
After use, be sure to remove the card from the
Camcorder for storage.
≥After use or when storing or carrying the card,
ª About the cassette
Never place the cassette in a high temperature
place.
put it in the storage case.
≥The tape may be damaged, producing
mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.
When storing the cassette after use, be sure
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it
out.
≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months
(depending on the storage condition) in the
Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may
sag and be damaged.
≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may
stick to itself.
≥Do not allow dust, water or foreign substances
to adhere to the terminals on the back of the
card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with
your hand.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
ª Folder structure of the card
The folder structure of the card formatted by
the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as
the illustration below.
256
≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the
heads.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the
beginning, put the cassette in the case to
protect it from dust and store it upright.
Keep the cassette away from strong
magnetism.
≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on
100CDPFP folder etc.
≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded
on MISC folder.
≥Apparatus using magnets such as magnetic
necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is
stronger than expected and they may erase the
contents of a recording or may increase noise.
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ª LCD monitor/viewfinder
LCD monitor
Explanation of terms
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a
dry soft cloth.
ª Automatic white balance
White balance adjustment recognizes the color of
light and adjusts so the white color will become a
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
is called automatic white balance adjustment.
However, since the Camcorder only stores white
color information under several light sources,
automatic white balance adjustment does not
function normally under the other light sources.
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes,
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD
monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately
after you turn the power on. However, as the
internal temperature increases, it goes back to
normal brightness.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen featuring a total of approximately
123,000 pixels. The result is more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
the pixels inactive or always lit. However,
this is not a malfunction and does not affect
the recorded picture.
2)
10 000K
9
8
000K
000K
3)
7
6
000K
000K
4)
5)
5
4
000K
000K
6)
1)
7)
3
000K
Viewfinder
8)
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
featuring a total of approximately 113,000
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is
not a malfunction and does not affect the
recorded picture.
9)
2
1
000K
000K
10)
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. For light outside the functional auto white
balance adjustment range, use the manual white
balance adjustment mode.
ª Periodical check-ups
≥To maintain the highest image quality, we
recommend replacing worn parts such as heads
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however,
depends on operating conditions including
temperature, humidity and dust.)
1) The effective range of automatic white
balance adjustment on this Camcorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight
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ª White balance
The image recorded by the Camcorder may
become bluish or reddish under the influence of
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white
color under different light sources. By recognizing
which is the white color under sunlight and which
is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the
other colors.
Since white is the reference of all colors (light),
the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural
hue if it can recognize the reference white color.
ª Auto focus
Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to
bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are
seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording a subject with one end located
closer to the Camcorder and the other end
farther away from it
≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an
image, it may be impossible to focus on a
subject that is located in both the foreground
and background.
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass
≥
The subject behind the glass will not be focused
because the focus is on the dirty glass.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
≥The recording subject may become blurry
because the Camcorder focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly
because the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,
it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
Recording a subject with little contrast
≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white
wall, may become blurry because the
Camcorder achieves focus based upon the
vertical lines of an image.
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USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
Specifications
(Hi-Speed)
No copyright protection support
PictBridge-compliant
Digital interface:
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Dimensions:
Digital Video Camcorder
Information for your safety
Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Recording
78.5 mm (W)k72.6 mm (H)k136.0 mm (D)
3.091 inch (W)k2.859 inch (H)k5.355 inch (D)
(excluding the projecting parts)
5.2 W
Mass:
Approx. 450 g (0.99 lbs)
(without the supplied battery, DV cassette and lens
cap)
Operating temperature:
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)
Operating humidity:
10% to 80%
Card memory functions
Recording media:
Recording format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)
Tape used:
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/playback time:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)
Video
Recording system:
Digital component
Television system:
SD Memory Card: 8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/
128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum)
(FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding)
SDHC Memory Card: 4 GB (Maximum)
(FAT32 format corresponding)
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Audio
Recording system:
PCM digital recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)
Image sensor:
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor
[Effective pixels]
Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)/
Still picture: 710 Kk3 (4:3), 540 Kk3 (16:9)/
Total: 800 Kk3
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still picture size:
2048k1512
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8, Focal length; 3.0 mm to
30.0 mm, Macro (Full range AF)
Filter diameter:
37 mm
Zoom:
10:1 Power zoom
Monitor:
2.7-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker:
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
2048k1152
1600k1200
1280k960
1280k720
640k480
640k360
WEB camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
Image size:
320k240 pixels (QVGA)
Frame rate:
Approx. 6 fps
Minimum required illumination:
8 lx (Low light mode: 1/60)
1 lx (MagicPix mode)
Video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠
S-Video output level:
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ≠
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ≠
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AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Power source:
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
19 W
DC output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
Dimensions:
61 mm (W)k32 mm (H)k91 mm (D)
2.40 inch (W)k1.26 inch (H)k3.58 inch (D)
Mass:
Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs)
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Card (optional)
[16:9] mode:
PICTURE
SIZE
0.2
¢
1
2.4
PICT.
QUALITY
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
45
95
12
29
19
46
4
11
7
100
200
18
220
440
64
98
24
39
440
880
130
250
530
1040
2090
4250
8350
200
51
81
880
1760
3520
7040
14080
28160
56320
390
99
155
330
650
1290
2630
5170
1760
3520
7040
810
210
410
820
1680
3290
1600
3200
6510
12780
2 GB
14080
28160
4 GB
[4:3] mode:
PICTURE
SIZE
0.3M
1
M
2
M
3.1M
PICT.
QUALITY
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
256 MB
512 MB
1 GB
45
100
95
9
15
35
5
9
3
8
5
200
21
13
21
13
220
440
47
75
30
47
18
29
440
880
98
155
300
620
1230
2470
5030
9870
63
98
39
62
880
1760
3520
7040
14080
28160
56320
185
390
780
1550
3160
6210
120
250
500
1010
2050
4020
185
390
780
1550
3160
6210
75
120
250
490
990
2010
3950
1760
3520
7040
14080
28160
160
320
630
1290
2530
2 GB
4 GB
≥¢ is displayed only in Tape Recording Mode.
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory#
Figure
Description
PV-DAC14
AC adaptor with AC cable
and DC cables
640 mAh/Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
*CGR-DU06A/1B
*CGA-DU12A/1B
*CGA-DU21A/1B
1150 mAh/Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
2040 mAh/Rechargeable
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
PV-DDC9 (For USA)
PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)
DV Interface Cable
(4-pin to 4-pin)
RP-SDR04GU1K
RP-SDR02GU1A
RP-SDR01GU1A
RP-SDR512U1A
RP-SDR256U1A
Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card
Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card
Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDK02GU1A
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDK512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
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
RP-SDV04GU1A
RP-SDV02GU1A
RP-SDV01GU1A
Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card
Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SS01GU1K
RP-SS512BU1K
RP-SS256BU1K
miniSD 1 GB SD Memory Card
miniSD 512 MB SD Memory Card
miniSD 256 MB SD Memory Card
VW-LDC10
Video DC Light (10 W)
(CGR-DU06 is necessary to activate it.
)
PV-HB002 (USA only)
Carrying Case
*Please refer to page -16-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local
dealer.
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Palmcorder Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
P
rice Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone#:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
Street Address
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER 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-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
•Please include 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 Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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 Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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
Contact Number
Service
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
TV/HDR
Combination
1-888-843-9788
In-Home or Carry-In
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
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
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 applies to products purchased and serviced in the
United States or Puerto 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 Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This 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 pictures 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 Service Center 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 ANYBREACH 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 Service Center. 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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Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -84-.
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
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
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Product Repairs
Centralized Factory Service Center
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center
1590 Touhy Ave.
MAIL TO:
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory
Service Center.
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of November 2006
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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 SERVICE
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #:
Fax #:
1-800-561-5505
(905) 238-2360
Email link:
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :
TM
Link: “Servicentres locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully 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.
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Index
ª Numerics
4:3 Function ...................................................37
ª A
AC Adaptor ..............................................15, 74
Aperture .........................................................41
Audio Dubbing ...............................................49
Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) .......36
ª B
ª P
Photoshot ...................................................... 31
PictBridge ...................................................... 50
Portrait Mode ................................................. 38
ª Q
Quick Movie Magic ........................................ 57
Quick Start ..................................................... 19
ª R
Backlight Compensation ................................33
Black Balance ................................................40
Blank Search .................................................30
ª C
Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................80
Card Playback ...............................................44
Charging the Battery ......................................15
Condensation .................................................72
Customer Services Directory .........................83
ª D
Date/Time Setting ..........................................17
Digital Dubbing ..............................................48
Digital Zoom ...................................................33
DPOF Setting .................................................46
Dubbing .........................................................47
ª E
Recording Check ........................................... 30
Recording Speed ........................................... 28
Remaining Tape Time ................................... 66
Remote Control ............................................. 26
Repeat Playback ........................................... 42
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81
ª S
Scene mode .................................................. 38
SD Card .........................................................62
Self-Recording ............................................... 33
Self-timer Recording ......................................37
Shutter Speed ............................................... 41
Slow Motion Playback ................................... 43
Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 34
Sound Volume ............................................... 42
SP/LP Mode .................................................. 28
Sports Mode .................................................. 38
Spotlight Mode .............................................. 38
Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 38
ª T
Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................20
ª F
Fade ...............................................................35
Formatting ......................................................46
Frame-by-frame playback ..............................43
ª G
Tele Macro Function ......................................35
ª V
Variable Speed Search ................................. 43
Video Head Clogging ....................................72
Viewfinder ................................................ 18, 75
ª W
Web Camera ................................................. 54
White Balance ............................................... 39
Wide Function ............................................... 37
Wind noise reduction function ....................... 36
ª Z
Guideline ........................................................38
ª H
Help mode .....................................................23
ª L
LCD Monitor .............................................18, 75
Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................84
Limited Warranty (USA) .................................82
Low Light Mode .............................................38
ª M
MagicPix Function .........................................34
Manual Focus ................................................40
Mega Optical Image Stabilizer .......................38
Mode Dial .......................................................21
MotionDV STUDIO ........................................57
Zoom ............................................................. 32
Zoom Microphone ......................................... 33
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3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el
compartimiento del cassette.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido
ª Carga de la batería
1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al
adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de
CA.
1
PUSH
2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte
alineando la marca, luego encájela.
4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de
que el respectivo compartimiento esté
cabalmente alojado.
ª Insertar/quitar una tarjeta
1 Luego abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta.
ª Montaje de la batería
Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y hágala
deslizar hasta que dispare.
2 Inserte/quite la tarjeta en/de la ranura.
1
≥Cuando inserta una tarjeta, con su lado
etiquetado vuelto 1 hacia Ud., la apriete
derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope.
≥Cuando quita la tarjeta, abra la tapa de la
respectiva ranura, apriete en el medio de la
tarjeta y tírela fuera derecha.
ª Insertar/quitar un cassette
1 Haga deslizar la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] y
abra la tapa del cassette.
OPEN/
EJECT
3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la
tarjeta.
ª Cómo activar la alimentación
1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el
interruptor [OFF/ON] en [ON].
2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette
esté abierto, inserte/quite el cassette.
1
OFF
ON
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1 Oprima el botón de Photoshot [
].
ª Cómo apagar la alimentación
1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el
interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF].
1
OFF
ON
ª Grabación en una cinta
≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.
ª Reproducción de la cinta
≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.
1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la
grabación para empezar a grabar.
1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
6: Rebobinado/Localización regresiva
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono
1/;.)
5: Avance rápido/Localización progresiva
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono
1/;.)
2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada
de la grabación para detener brevemente la
grabación.
∫:
Parada
ª Reproducción de tarjeta
≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de imagen.
;
ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una
tarjeta (Photoshot)
≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de tarjeta.
1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.
E:
Reproducción de la imagen anterior.
Reproducción de la siguiente imagen.
D:
1/∫: Diapositiva (Reproduce por orden las
imágenes fijas en la tarjeta), inicio/parada
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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3
P
Printed in Japan
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F1106Ak0 ( 7500 ꢀ )
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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