Panasonic Palmcorder PV GS180 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No.

PV-GS180

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

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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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-GS180

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.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE

ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

≥Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this

equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

WARNING

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO

NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

-If you see this symbol-

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the 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 the 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.

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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left 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 when the 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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≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

Precautions

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.

USE & LOCATION

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.

≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN

NOT IN USE.

≥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.

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

≥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.

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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

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 Video Stream Driver)

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.

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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

The grip belt................................................... 14

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 15

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 15

Power supply ................................................. 16

Charging time and recordable time................ 17

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 17

Inserting/removing a card .............................. 18

Turning the Camcorder on............................. 19

Selecting a mode........................................... 19

How to use the joystick.................................. 20

Switching the language.................................. 21

Using the menu screen.................................. 21

Setting date and time..................................... 22

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 23

Using the remote control (optional)................ 23

Check before recording ................................. 26

Recording on a tape...................................... 27

Recording still pictures on a card while

recording image onto a tape ....................... 28

Check the recording ...................................... 28

Blank search function.................................... 28

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 29

Zoom in/out function...................................... 30

Recording yourself ........................................ 31

Quick start ..................................................... 31

Backlight compensation function................... 32

MagicPix functions ........................................ 32

Soft skin mode............................................... 33

Tele-macro function....................................... 33

Fade in/fade out function............................... 33

Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34

Self-timer recording....................................... 34

Recording images for wide-screen TVs ........ 34

Image stabilizer function................................ 35

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot................. 35

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode) ............................................. 36

Recording in natural colors

(White balance)........................................... 37

Manual focus adjustment .............................. 38

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment .................................................. 38

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Playback mode

Playing back tape .......................................... 40

Slow-motion playback/

Menu list........................................................ 58

Menus related to taking pictures ................... 60

Menus related to playback ............................ 60

Other menus.................................................. 61

frame-by-frame playback ............................ 40

Variable-speed search function ..................... 41

Playback on TV.............................................. 42

Playing back card .......................................... 42

Deleting files recorded on a card................... 43

Formatting a card........................................... 44

Protecting files on a card ............................... 44

Writing the printing data on a card

Others

Indications ..................................................... 62

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 63

Functions cannot be used

simultaneously ............................................ 64

Before requesting repair

(DPOF setting) ............................................ 44

(Problems and solutions)............................ 65

Cautions for Use............................................ 68

Explanation of terms...................................... 72

Specifications ................................................ 73

Camcorder Accessory System...................... 75

Camcorder Accessory Order Form

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card ................ 45

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 45

Using the DV cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ......................................... 46

Audio dubbing................................................ 47

Printing pictures by directly connecting to

the printer (PictBridge) ................................ 48

(For USA Customers) ................................. 76

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 77

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 78

Customer Services Directory......................... 79

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 80

Index.............................................................. 81

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

With a PC

Check before Use.......................................... 49

Using the Camcorder with a PC .................... 49

Connecting Computer and Camcorder.......... 50

Using as a Web camera ................................ 51

DV DATA Streaming Function....................... 54

To disconnect USB cable safely.................... 55

If you no longer need driver (Uninstall).......... 56

Notes ............................................................. 56

Guía española para el uso rápido............... 82

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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 main socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

ª Inserting/removing a card

1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

card slot cover.

ª Fitting 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.

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.

OFF

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ª How to turn off the power

ª Playing back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/

ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

1 Operate with joystick.

ª Recording on a tape

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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.)

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

∫:

Stop

ª Playing back card

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

1 Operate with joystick.

ª Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/stop

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

PHOTO

SHOT

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camcorder

The following are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(4)

(5)

(1)

PV-DAC14D

K2GJ2DZ00018

K2CA2CA00029

(2)

(3)

(1) Recording lamp -60-

(2) Grip belt -14-

(3) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34-

CGR-DU06

VYF3031

VFF0306

K2KC4CB00018

(4) Lens

(5) White balance sensor -37-

Remote control sensor -24-

VFC3506-1A

VFA0453

(9)

AV/

1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -16-

(6)

MIC

(7)

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V

AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for

voltages other than 120 V AC. Please

contact either a local or foreign electrical

parts distributor for assistance in selecting

an alternate AC plug. We recommend using

the accessory power plug adaptor

(VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC

outlets.

(8)

(6) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -45-

≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones

only, otherwise audio may not be played

back normally.

Headphone terminal [Ë]

(7) Microphone terminal [MIC]

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥When the Camcorder is connected with AC

Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard

depending on microphone type. In that

case, please switch to battery for power

supply and noise will stop.

2) Battery pack -16-

3) Lens cap -14-

4) AV cable -45-

5) Shoulder strap -14-

6) USB cable and CD-ROM -48-

(8) USB terminal [ ] -48-

(9) Speaker -40-

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(22) LCD monitor open release [OPEN] -15-

(13)

(14)

(23) Reset button [RESET] -63-

(24) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -23-

Power LCD lamp -23-

(15)

(10)

(11)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(19)

(25) Mode select switch

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -26-, -36-, -38-

(26) Card access lamp -19-

(27) DV terminal [DV] -46-

(28) Card slot cover -18-

(12)

(29) Card slot -18-

(20)

S-VIDEO

(31)

(32)

(10) Viewfinder -15-, -71-

(33)

(34)

(30)

Due to limitations in LCD production

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.

(35)

(30) Cassette holder -17-

(31) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -17-

(32) Cassette cover -17-

(33) Zoom lever [W/T] -30-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -40-

(34) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -28-

(35) Accessory shoe

(11) Battery holder

(12) Battery release lever [BATT] -16-

(13) Power switch [OFF/ON] -19-

(14) Status indicator -19-

(15) Quick start recording button

[QUICK START] -31-

≥Accessories, such as a stereo microphone, are

attached here.

Quick start recording lamp -31-

(16) Menu button [MENU] -21-

(17) Joystick -20-

(18) Mode dial -19-

(19) Recording start/stop button -27-

(20) S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -42-

(23)

(24)

(21)

(25)

(26)

(22)

(27)

(28)

(36)

(36) 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.)

(29)

(21) LCD monitor -15-, -71-

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

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.

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Before using

Attaching the lens cap

Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the

lens.

1 Run the end of the lens cap cord through

the hole in the grip belt attachment part and

run the lens cap through the lens cap cord.

(37)

(37) Shoulder strap fixture

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend

part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch).

≥When removed, the lens cap can be attached to

the lens cap fixture.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

(38)

≥To attach or remove the lens cap, hold both

sides of the lens cap with the tips of your first

2 fingers.

(38) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it

counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot

2, and then rotate it clockwise.

The grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.

1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

Using the viewfinder

You can record the image while viewing it on the

LCD monitor.

1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and

pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of

the arrow.

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by

pinching the extension knob and pulling.

OPEN

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

≥The viewfinder is now deactivated.

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

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1 180o

2 90o

≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

≥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.

≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o

towards the lens (when recording yourself), the

LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be

simultaneously activated.

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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 (-17-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC

adaptor, then the battery will not charge.

Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and

the AC jack.

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.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

≥Do not use the AC cable for other equipment

since the AC cable is exclusively designed for

this Camcorder. Do not use the power cord

from other equipment for this Camcorder.

ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

ª Charging lamp

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.

ª Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery

(or the DC input lead) to remove it.

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

Inserting/removing a cassette

The times shown in the table below show the

times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF) and a

humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the

temperature is higher or lower than the specified

value, the charging time will become longer.

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

OPEN/

EJECT

1 h 40 min

Supplied battery/

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/640 mAh)

1 h 15 min

(1 h 10 min)

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

2 h 25 min

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/1150 mAh)

2 h 15 min

(2 h 5 min)

3 h 55 min

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/2040 mAh)

4 h

(3 h 45 min)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuous recordable time

“1 h 10 min” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.

≥The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied.

≥The times shown in the table are rough

estimates. 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 hour

or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or

more for intermittent recording).

≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown

in the figure, and then securely insert it as far

as it goes.

≥When removing, pull it straight out.

3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

PUSH

≥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,

0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.

≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD

monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD]

button.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is

normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change: r # s #

t # u # v. If the battery

discharges, then u (v) will flash.

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store

the case in an upright position. (-70-)

≥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. (-68-)

ª When the cassette holder does not

come out

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

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Before using

ª When the cassette holder cannot be

Inserting/removing a card

housed

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to set

the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥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 Open the LCD monitor and then open the

card slot cover.

ª Inserting/removing the cassette

≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not

touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,

use the blank search function to find the position

where you want to continue recording. If you

overwrite-record on a previously recorded

cassette, be sure to find the position where you

want to continue recording.

≥Close the cassette cover tightly.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

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).

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

SAVE

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the center of the card and

then pull it straight out.

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª Concerning the card

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder

or any personal computer. This operation may

make the card unusable.

≥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 or USB

reader/writer.

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Before using

ª Card access lamp

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥The status indicator goes off.

OFF

≥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.

Selecting a mode

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or

removing the card

≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial

ª SD Memory Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of capacity to protect and manage the

conventional memory for a Camcorder,

personal computer or other equipment.

Joystick

: Tape recording mode

Use this when you want to record the image on a

tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still

pictures on a card while recording images on a

tape.)

ª Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory 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

perform those functions.

: Tape playback mode

Use this to play back a tape.

: Card recording mode

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

: Picture playback mode

Turning the Camcorder on

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please turn

the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

: PC mode

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

Use this to view or edit the images recorded on a

card on your personal computer.

≥The status indicator lights up.

OFF

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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.

Screen display

OFF

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-37-

Select/Adjust

1 Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

3) Tape playback mode

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the center.

Screen

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each push switches the

display as follows depending on the mode.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture

playback mode, the icons will be automatically

displayed on the screen.)

display OFF

Playback/pause

Stop

-40-

Rewind (review playback)

Fast forward (cue playback)

1) Tape recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

4) Card recording mode

[AUTO])

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[AUTO])

Screen

display OFF

Screen

display OFF

Tele-macro

-33-

-32-

-28-

Tele-macro

-33-

-32-

Soft skin mode

Fade

Soft skin mode

Backlight compensation

MagicPix/0 Lux MagicPix

Recording check

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Before using

5) Card recording mode

Using the menu screen

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[MANUAL])

For each individual menu, please refer to -58-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

Screen

display OFF

≥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.

White balance

Shutter speed

Iris or gain value

Select/Adjust

-37-

Select/Adjust

6) Picture playback mode

Screen

display OFF

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

Playback/stop

Erase

-42-

-43-

-42-

Playback previous picture

Playback next picture

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

Switching the language

You can switch the language on the screen

display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

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Before using

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

Setting date and 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].

ª To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

2006

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.

ª About the menu setting

≥The menu screen does not appear during

recording. And you cannot record when the

menu screen appears.

ª Operating with remote control

(optional)

The menu screen transition is the same as when

the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

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

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the Camcorder is

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Connect the AC adaptor to the

Camcorder or place the battery on 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 recharged.)

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.

3 Press the [MENU] button, to exit the menu

screen.

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Before using

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

Using the remote control (optional)

ª Adjusting the brightness and color

ª Remote control

Using the remote control (optional) will enable

control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.

level

1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

(1)

(3)

(2)

(4)

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

(5)

Brightness of the LCD monitor

Color level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

(1) On-screen display button [EXT DISPLAY]

-42-

: Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

(2) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -58-

(3) Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -47-

(4) Record button [¥REC] -46-

(5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -22-

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.

≥In order to adjust the brightness of the

viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the

viewfinder will be activated.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

(7)

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

(6)

(8)

(9)

ª In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.

POWER LCD

(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward buttons

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -40-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -41-

(9) Menu button [MENU] -22-

≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up.

≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the

entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice

as bright as the normal.

≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off

and the brightness will revert back to the original

brightness.

≥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.

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Before using

(10)

Warning

(14)

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above

100 °C (212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the

Button-Type battery out of the reach of

children. Never put Button-Type battery

in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.

(15)

(16)

(11)

(12)

(13)

(17)

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(13) Stop button [∫]

(14) Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 1]

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] -22-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

Camcorder.

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.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of

in fire.

ª Remote control usable range

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery (optional) in the

remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

≥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

2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark

facing upward and slide the battery holder

back into place.

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Before using

ª Selecting the remote control mode

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].)

1 Setting on the Camcorder:

Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or

[VCR2].

2 Setting on the remote control:

[VCR1]:

Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

ª Concerning the button-type battery

≥When the button-type battery (optional) 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” (-63-) 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.

≥Within a 1 m (3 feet) range, you can operate the

remote control using the remote control sensor

on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder.

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Record mode

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-)

Record mode

ª About auto mode

Check before recording

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -72-

Check the following by a trial recording before

important events such as weddings in order to

verify that the image recording and audio

recording work properly and that you know how to

use the Camcorder.

≥Auto focusing: -72-

ª Basic Camcorder positioning

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,

manually adjust the white balance and focus.

≥Scene mode setting (-36-)

≥White balance setting (-37-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-38-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-38-)

≥Focus setting (-38-)

ª Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [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.

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.

≥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 images

recorded in the LP mode. (-47-)

≥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 fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens

cap.)

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback

≥Grip belt adjustment (-14-)

≥Power supply (-16-)

≥Insert a cassette/card. (-17-, -18-)

≥Setting date/time (-22-)

≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-23-)

≥Getting the remote control ready (-23-)

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Record mode

ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-14-)

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please turn

the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.)

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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R 0:30

3)¢

100

4)¢

5)¢

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

¢These indications are displayed only when the

card is inserted.

1) Recording time elapsed

2) Remaining tape time indication

3) Still picture size

4) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

5) 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 seconds 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.

≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer

to -17-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-28-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-28-).

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.

[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.

≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned

off when you connect the USB connection cable

or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the

Camcorder is in the PC mode.

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Record mode

Recording still pictures on a card

Blank search function

while recording image onto a tape

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape).

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

You can record still pictures while recording

image onto a tape.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

ª Stopping a blank search midway

through

Move the joystick down to select the [∫] icon.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -74-.

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures

to be recorded. (-30-)

≥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.

≥In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that

can be recorded is [640].

≥In order to record higher quality still pictures,

you must use the card recording mode.

≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record

images onto the card.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is

pressed halfway.

Check the recording

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 during the recording

pause until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the

recording check icon [ ].

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Record mode

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

on a card, refer to -74-.

≥The sound cannot be recorded.

≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this Camcorder.

≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [

noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than

[640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.

≥When the picture size setting is other than [640],

the scene around the subject can be recorded

wider than that in [640].

], mosaic-pattern

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing

only)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this

Camcorder focuses on the subject

automatically.

ª On-screen display in the card

recording mode

PHOTO

SHOT

Shutter chance mark

100

± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus

1) Still picture size

2) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no pictures can be recorded, the red

light will flash.)

No mark:

When focusing is unsuccessful

≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows

when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not 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

3) Quality of still pictures

ª Progressive Photoshot

You can record still pictures with higher picture

quality and frames. (You cannot switch the

progressive function off/on.)

± (The white lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

ª To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k to 10k 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.

≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive

function may be disabled depending on the

other functions used. (-64-)

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

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Record mode

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

Zoom in/out function

recorded on a card

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select a

desired picture size.

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):

[1760]: 1760k1320

[1280]: 1280k960

[640]: 640k480

Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a

desired picture quality.

/VOL

[

]: High picture quality

[

]: Normal picture quality

≥You can also change the picture quality on

[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape

recording mode.

1tW

5tW

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating

sound.

10tW

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [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.

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend

using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording

subject is 1.2 m (3.9 feet) or further from the

Camcorder.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

has difficulty displaying in the following

cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the

Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 4 cm

(1.6 inches) distant from the lens.

≥When the zoom magnification is high.

≥When the Camcorder is shaken.

≥When the subject is moving.

≥When the subject stands in front of a light

source.

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

≥When the scene is dark.

ª Digital zoom function

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.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or

[700k].

≥When there is a bright part in the scene.

≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

25tW

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

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. Move the contrasting

object out of the focus area.

[OFF]:

[25k]:

[700k]: 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.

Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)

Up to 25k

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Record mode

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Quick start

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.

This Camcorder will be put into standby in

approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.

≥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.

≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape

Recording Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].

ZOOM

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

1 Press the [QUICK START] button.

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,

you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 seconds at

the maximum.

QUICK

START

≥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.

≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.

(Press the button again to cancel it.)

2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD

monitor. You can record persons in front of the

Camcorder while showing them the image. The

image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror

image. (The image to be recorded is the same as

that recording.)

OFF

≥The quick start is now ready.

1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

≥This Camcorder will be put into a recording

pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned

on.

ª To cancel the quick start when the

[OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for

approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the

Camcorder will be completely turned off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will

be completely turned off.

≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the

viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the

LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side

though, then the viewfinder will be activated.

≥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.

≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the

battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned

off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the

Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card

Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns

on and the quick start mode is restored.

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Record mode

≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix

icon [ ].

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.)

≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in

the quick start standby mode and when the

recording starts.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix

function # OFF

Backlight compensation function

3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens

side.

This protects a backlit subject from being

darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the

backlight compensation icon [ ].

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the

Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is

lit in white.

≥Record the subject while viewing it on the

viewfinder.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.

MagicPix functions

ª To cancel the MagicPix function

Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix

indication disappears.

This function allows you to record color subjects

in dark locations to stand out against the

background.

Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can

record images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

MagicPix function

You can record dark locations brightly in color.

0 Lux MagicPix function

You can record completely dark locations with the

light of the LCD monitor.

≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become

whitish for a while.

≥The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k

longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible

to the naked eye 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

operate the power switch or the mode dial.

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Record mode

Soft skin mode

Fade in/fade out function

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a

softer tone.

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick down to select the soft

skin icon [ ].

Fade out

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

[

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

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.

≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colors similar to the skin color, they will also

be softened.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may

not be clear.

Tele-macro 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. 40 cm (16 inches).

Pause recording. (fade out)

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the

tele-macro icon [ ].

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the

image/audio completely disappears, recording

stops.

≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is

automatically set to 10k.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

ª To cancel the tele-macro function

ª To select the color for fade in/out

The color which appears in fading pictures can be

selected.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE]

or [BLACK].

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥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 [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is

operated.

≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it

takes several seconds to display the image

when you start recording images, and it also

takes several seconds to pause recording.

LSQT0973

Record mode

Wind noise reduction function

Recording images for wide-screen

TVs

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

This allows you to record images compatible with

wide-screen TVs.

Wide Function

1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Cinema Function

Images are recorded with a black belt appearing

along the top and bottom of the screen so that

they look like theatre movies.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Wide Function

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction

function

Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].

Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON].

Cinema Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [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.)

CINEMA

Self-timer recording

ª To cancel the Wide/Cinema function

Wide Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [OFF].

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

Cinema Function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥When the Wide Function is activated, the

display such as the menu screen or the

operation icon is expanded horizontally.

≥Images played back vary depending on the TV

connected. Please refer to the operating

instructions for your TV.

PHOTO

SHOT

≥This function does not widen the recording

range.

≥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.

≥When a cinema picture is imported onto a

personal computer, the imported picture may

not be displayed correctly, depending on the

software in used.

≥After the recording lamp and the [

]

indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,

recording will start. After recording, the

self-timer will be canceled.

≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

halfway. Focusing will be carried out with

reference to the focusing frame.

ª To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we

do not recommend using the wide mode.

(Images are vertically stretched.)

≥If the wide function is set when the Image

stabilizer function is used, the image stabilizer

function will be canceled.

≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial,

the self-timer standby mode is canceled.

≥If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

recording is set, the maximum recordable

pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded.

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Record mode

Image stabilizer function

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement

when recording.

Records still pictures continuously at a certain

interval.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640].

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

EIS

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].

3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer function off.

≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness

may change or colors may not look natural.

≥If the image stabilizer function is set when the

wide function is used, the wide function will be

canceled.

≥When the MagicPix function is used, the image

stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [EIS]

indication flashes.

PHOTO

SHOT

ª To stop RapidFire Consecutive

Photoshot midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

≥When recording is done in an extremely dark

place

≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

≥The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at

intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is

manually set to 1/30, then the still pictures can

be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds.

≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥If [SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, the Camcorder

records the maximum number of pictures

recordable.

≥Intervals between recording pictures may

become longer depending on the card. We

recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory

Card.

≥When using a card formatted by other

equipment or a card that was recorded and

erased repeatedly, the intervals between

recording pictures may become longer. If so,

back up your important data on a PC, and

format your card with this Camcorder.

LSQT0973

Record mode

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set

the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

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].

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause

of recorded pictures, this mode helps

diminish camera shake.

≥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.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

≥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].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and

the periphery of the recorded image

extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

[

] Portrait mode

≥To make people stand out from the

image may become whitish.

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

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Record mode

ª To set the white balance manually

Recording in natural colors

(White balance)

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white

subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up

to select the [ ] indication.

The automatic white balance function may not

reproduce natural colors depending on the scene

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].

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

so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

≥When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick down until the white

balance indication appears. ([

] etc.)

AWB

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

MNL

AWB

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

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 adjusted, the screen

will temporarily be black.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

1 AWB

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

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 fitted, 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.

LSQT0973

Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

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].

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

Aperture

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].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

2 Move the joystick down until the shutter

speed indication or aperture value

indication appears.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

MNL

/60

MNL

OPEN

OdB

MNL

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

1/60

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the focus.

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

MNL

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

≥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.

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 noises on the screen.

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject, but this is not a

malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥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.

LSQT0973

Record mode

Manual iris/gain adjustment

≥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.

ª Shutter speed range

1/60 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode

1/30 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

ª Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,

OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

LSQT0973

Playback mode

ª Repeat playback

Playback mode

Playing back tape

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON]

switch to [OFF].)

≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB

connection cable, the repeat playback mode is

canceled.

1 Operate with joystick.

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 or dub the audio in [12bit] and

set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the

audio will be played back in stereo sound

regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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.)

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback

∫:

Stop

≥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 distorted.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using

the remote control (optional).)

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.

ª To adjust volume

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for

playback.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the

volume.

1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on

the remote control.

/VOL

Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [s]: decreases the volume

(The closer 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.

≥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.)

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings

of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

LSQT0973

Playback mode

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.

Variable-speed search function

The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.

(This operation is only available when using

the remote control (optional).)

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a

tape.

1 Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the

remote control.

2 Press the [3] or [4] button up or down to

vary the speed.

≥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.

≥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 [PLAY 1] button on the remote control.

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

code indication may be unstable.

Frame-by-frame playback

ª To return to normal playback

Press the [VAR SEARCH] button or [PLAY 1]

button on the remote control.

≥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.

≥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.

LSQT0973

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 into this Camcorder.

1 Connect the Camcorder to a TV.

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and

mode indication, etc.), date and time can be

displayed on the TV.

(This operation is only available when using

the remote control (optional).)

1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the

remote control (optional).

AV/

[VIDEO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

≥Press the button again to erase the OSD

information.

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the Camcorder and the TV by using

the AV cable 1.

≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also

connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). An

S-video connection allows you to enjoy a

higher quality image.

Playing back card

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode

dial to the Tape Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]

icon to start playback.

1 Operate with joystick.

≥The image and audio are output on the TV.

5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in

the AV cable, too.

≥Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

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.

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/stop

≥While the data on a card is playing back, do not

operate the mode dial.

≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or

remove a card.

≥It takes time to display the file depending on the

number of pixels of the file.

≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a

different format or if file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD” indication may appear

as a warning.

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥If the image does not appear on the TV even if

[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë] are set,

then set to [OUT]. (-60-)

≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

≥When playing back a picture recorded on other

equipment, its size and that of pictures recorded

by this Camcorder may appear differently.

LSQT0973

Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Deleting files recorded on a card

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

displayed.

1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the

images.

640

≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

NO.25

100-0005

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

Towards [s]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by a yellow

frame) and press it. The selected file is

full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, move the joystick.

The next, or previous multi-screen will be

displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥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.)

≥If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back

data recorded or created on another product

and another product may degrade or not play

back data recorded with the Camcorder.

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirming message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take

time if there are many files on the card.

≥When “CARD FULL” is shown during recording,

switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then

delete unnecessary files.

≥If there are no files to delete, insert a new card.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

ª Deleting still picture files recorded on

a card by other equipment

≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot

be played back on the Camcorder may be

erased.

Note:

To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected

files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive

feature.

LSQT0973

Playback mode

ª To complete the settings

Formatting a card

Press the [MENU] button.

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 Picture Playback Mode.

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,

number of copies, and other information (DPOF

data) onto the card.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >>

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,

and then press it.

≥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.

≥In order to maintain full compatibility, you must

format the SD Memory Card using the

Camcorder.

≥The number of prints 1 to be set 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. (Some copies

of the picture can be printed as you set the

number of prints with the printer supporting

DPOF.)

≥PC formatted SD Memory Cards are not

compatible with the Camcorder.

≥The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards

formatted in FAT12 system (for SD Memory

Card of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16

system (for SD Memory Card of 128, 256,

512 MB and 1, 2 GB).

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

Protecting files on a card

≥DPOF setting made on another Camcorder may

not be recognized by this Camcorder. Please

perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder.

Files recorded on a card can be locked so that

they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the

files are locked, 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.

≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES].

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

locked, and then press it.

ª What is DPOF?

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.

≥[

] Indication 1 appears and the selected

file is locked. Press the joystick again, and

the lock will be canceled.

≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.

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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 AV cable

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

AV/

[VIDEO IN]

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

PHOTO

SHOT

≥Audio will not be recorded.

S-VIDEO

≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by

using the AV cable 1.

≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then

also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional).

An S-video connection allows you to copy a

high quality image.

≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card

becomes [640]. (This is not mega pixel still

picture recording.)

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

≥For pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9,

“CANNOT RECORD (WIDE MODE)” is shown,

indicating that still pictures cannot be recorded.

≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape

cannot be recorded on a card.

Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only

for equipment with a DV terminal)

L2)

(

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.

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording.

6 Stop recording.

7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback.

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Edit mode

Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the

≥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 indications, press the

remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button.

[EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for

no indication. (When you connect the

Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable,

these indications may not appear.)

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.

≥Check the connected terminal.

≥When no image is presented on the TV even if

set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë], set to

[OUT]. (-60-)

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)

ª To cancel the standby for recording

When the Camcorder is in standby for recording,

move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon.

Using the DV cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

≥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 using [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.

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.

≥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.

≥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.

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [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 wide images are input, the display such

as the menu screen or the operation icon is

expanded horizontally.

Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.

≥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 joystick.

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Edit mode

5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to stop audio dubbing.

CAUTION:

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of

copyrighted recordings may be copyright

infringement.

Audio dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded

cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 Insert an external microphone securely into

the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go.

≥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.

ª Before recording with audio dubbing

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

MIC

≥When you want to preserve the original sound

taken during recording, set [SETUP] >>

[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.

2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,

and press the [;] button on the remote

control.

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.

3 Press the [AUDIO DUB] button on the

remote control to make audio dubbing

ready.

A.DUB ;

ª To dub audio while listening to a

pre-recorded sound

≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the

[12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to

[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded

sound.

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

A.DUB ¥

≥Talk into the microphone.

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Edit mode

3 Move the joystick left and right to select a

desired picture, and then press it.

Printing pictures by directly

connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

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 Picture Playback

Mode.

1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with

the supplied USB cable.

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 will be unavailable.

6 Select the paper size.

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4k5 INCH]

[5k7 INCH]

[4k6 INCH]

[A4]

≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

7 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.

ª When you stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

1 USB cable

≥Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

≥Disconnecting the USB cable

PictBridge

≥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.

≥You cannot print pictures that cannot be played

on the Camcorder.

≥When the Camcorder and the printer are

connected in the Tape Recording/Playback

≥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 just over

1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the

printer.

Mode, the [

WEB] or the [ WEB] Indication

may appear on the LCD monitor. However,

pictures cannot be printed.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power supply.

≥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.

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With a PC

Using the Camcorder with a PC

With a PC

Check before Use

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be

transferred to your personal computer.

Available software and required drivers vary

depending on the OS of the personal computer,

check the required driver with the table described

below and then install them from the CD-ROM.

ª Driver Installation

1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

Installation of drivers

Purpose

use

Soft-

ware

used

Windows

Mac

Windows

2000

Not

required required required required

Video

Stream

Driver

°1, 3, 4

Not

Stream

Driver

available available

Video

Stream

Driver

°1, 2, 3,

3 Select the driver to be installed from

[Setup Menu].

≥Video Stream Driver -51-:

Not

available available available

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.

Not

available available available available

4 Follow the instructions on the computer

screen until the installation is complete.

≥Setup window will disappear when the

installation is complete.

1) Copying files in the card onto the personal

computer

≥PC mode

2) Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera

≥Tape recording mode

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.)

≥Tape playback mode

3) Capturing pictures on the tape to the

personal computer

≥Tape recording mode

≥Tape playback mode

4) Recording pictures on the personal

computer to the tape

≥Tape playback mode

No software

(The Camcorder is used as a removable

disc.)

Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1

MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)

Windows Movie Maker 2.1 (Connect with

the USB connection cable.)

°1 If DirectX 9.0b/9.0c is not installed in the

personal computer you use, the installation of

[DirectX] is required.

°2 The personal computer you use should

comply with USB 2.0 (High Speed).

°3 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2

°4 Not required for Windows XP SP2

If using other brands of video editing

software, please consult with your retailer for

compatibility.

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With a PC

≥You can view images stored on the Memory

Connecting Computer and

Camcorder

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.

≥Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is

automatically installed by Windows Plug and

Play when connected for the first time.

≥USB connection cable is connected to the

Camcorder, open [My Computer] or

Before making these connections, turn off all

devices, which are to be connected.

≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor

as the power supply of the Camcorder.

ª Using Built-in SD Drive

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.

[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.

≥Despite having the operating environment

indicated, it may not be possible to use the

program with some types of personal

computers.

For Windows

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 2000

Microsoft Windows Me

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

For Macintosh

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.1 to X v 10.3

1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.

2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.

3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal

computer with the USB cable.

4 Camcorder power is turned on.

5 Open [My Computer] and click

[Removable Disk] (For Windows Me/2000

users).

Click [Open folder to view files using

Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For

Windows XP users).

6 Double-click a file you want to view.

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With a PC

≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If

Using as a Web camera

you have a version older than 5.0, download the

latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft Home

Page.

The latest version of MSN Messenger can also

be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page.

http://www.microsoft.com/

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:

≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video

Stream Driver is installed.

(For download and installation instructions,

please refer to Help on the Home Page.)

≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it

by performing the Windows update.

≥If you are connected to the Internet through a

firewall or a router, proper communication will

not be possible.

This feature can be used only if both parties

are using the same operating system. Please

see chart below:

[Send]

[Receive]

[Software]

Windows XP <OK> Windows XP Windows

Messenger

Windows XP <NG> Windows

ª Installing Video Stream 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.

2000

Windows

2000

<OK> Windows

MSN

Messenger

2000

ª Operating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

preinstalled

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP1/SP2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

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:

Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)

MSN Messenger (Windows 2000)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c (Windows XP)

To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the

following conditions must be met.

≥Windows XP SP1/SP2 is needed.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1/SP2, click

[start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update].

(Requires Internet connection.)

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4,

click [start] >> [All Programs] >>

[Windows Update]. (Requires Internet

connection.)

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2 Click [Video Stream 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.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

≥After completing the installation, Click

[Finish].

5 Click [OK].

≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to

the Internet (minimum requirement). Also, you

and the other person(s) are on the same

Network (LAN).

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With a PC

≥When the Camcorder and personal

ª Connecting the Camcorder to

personal computer (For Use as a Web

Camera)

computer (with Windows 2000) are

connected via USB cable, a message, such

as the one below, is displayed. However,

testing by the manufacturer has confirmed

functionality of this Camcorder with

1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on

the provided CD-ROM.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAM].

Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.

≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to

another personal computer using Windows

Messenger, set [BASIC] >>

5 Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP

users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows

2000 users).

[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.

≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >>

[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].

≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties

via the network have to use Windows

Messenger on Windows XP. When you use an

operating system other than Windows XP, the

other parties via the network have to use MSN

Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.

≥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.

≥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.

1 In usual operation

2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback

Mode)

≥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 joy stick.

4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal

computer with the USB connection cable.

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With a PC

ª Setting up Windows Messenger

ª Setting up MSN Messenger

When starting MSN Messenger for the first time,

its setup screen is displayed. (However, the

screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup

has already been done.) For more details, please

read the corresponding Help file.

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 Click [Sign In].

1 Click [Click here to sign in].

2 Type in your Sign-in name and password.

≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and

password, click [Get one here]

2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click

[OK].

3 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed,

click [Next].

3 Please carefully read the displayed

contents and then proceed.

4 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start MSN Messenger.

≥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 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the

[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is

connected correctly.

6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in

the [Microphone] menu.

7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools]

menu.

8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web

Camera Device] is selected.

5 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start Windows Messenger.

≥Windows Messenger is activated.

≥For other information about MSN Messenger,

please refer to Help.

≥When access is finished, close MSN

Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder.

Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

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.

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With a PC

ª Connecting Computer and Camcorder

DV DATA Streaming Function

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.

When the OS is Windows XP the Camcorder can

be connected to the personal computer with the

USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must

be installed.

≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video

Stream Driver is installed.

With USB connection cable (supplied)

OS:

Windows XP SP1/SP2

≥The personal computer should be compatible

with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

Confirmation before connection

When you connect the personal computer and the

Camcorder with the USB connection cable and

then use DV DATA on Windows XP (SP1/SP2),

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.

ª Operating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP1/SP2

Interface:

USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) — A type

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10

Other requirements:

Mouse

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].

ª Installing Video Stream Driver

Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1/

SP2. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 installing

video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream

Driver must be installed when you connect the

Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

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.

≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is

changed as [EHCI] depending on the host

controller you use.

4 Click [Driver] tab to check the description

on [Driver Provider].

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2 Click [Video Stream 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.

≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider],

≥Installation may take a little while.

4 Finish installation by following the

on-screen instructions.

the confirmation procedure is completed.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

≥After completing the installation, Click

[Finish].

5 Click [OK].

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With a PC

Connecting the Camcorder to a personal

If a description other than [Microsoft] is

displayed

computer

≥Update the driver with the following procedure.

1 Click [Update Driver...].

1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV DATA].

2 Check [Install from a list or specific location

(Advanced)] and then click [Next].

3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal

computer with USB connection cable.

3 Check [Don’t search. I will choose the driver

to install] and then click [Next].

≥When capturing video using the USB

connection, be sure to use Microsoft’s Windows

Movie Maker 2.1.

≥You cannot record the video edited by the PC

onto the Tape in the Camcorder.

4 Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host

Controller] and then click [Next].

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.

≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.

5 Click [Finish].

≥The update of the driver is completed.

Connect the Camcorder.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].

3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is

selected and click [OK].

≥You can safely disconnect the cable.

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With a PC

Note on the driver name displayed

Notes

The driver name displayed will differ depending

on your OS, operating environment and the mode

of the Camcorder.

≥Some Operating Systems, may not show the

icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in

task tray. (OS may be set not to show.) Make

sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is off and

disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me,

the icon will not be displayed when in Tape

Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.

≥Microsoft , Windows , Windows Messenger

and DirectX are either registered trademarks

or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

≥Intel , Pentium and Celeron are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel

Corporation.

≥Apple and Mac OS 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.

CAUTION:

If you disconnect the USB cable while the

Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the

Card data.

≥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.

≥Although the screens in these Operating

Instructions are shown in English for the sake of

example, other languages are supported as

well.

If the above operation is not performed correctly,

when data is copied from the personal computer

to an SD Memory 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.

≥When SD Memory Card is removed.

≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.

≥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.

OFF

≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while

the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may

freeze the software or destroy the data in

transfer.

≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power source for the Camcorder when

connecting to the personal computer. Data may

be lost If the battery power is lost while

transferring data.

≥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 Windows

Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and

restart the Windows Messenger.

≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such

as picture folder. Memory card may not be

recognized if folders are deleted.

If you no longer need driver

(Uninstall)

The screens may vary with the type of OS.

1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >>

[Control Panel], select 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.

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With a PC

≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC

Mode while it is connected to the personal

computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder

cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the

USB connection cable. Switch the operation

mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the

cable.

ª About the compatibility of the card

files

Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by

this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) established by JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode,

the [Removable Disk] icon representing the

Memory Card drive is displayed in

≥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.

[My Computer].

≥When the Tape Recording Mode of the

Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a

warning message may be displayed. You may

simply ignore it.

≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows

2000, you may install or uninstall this software

after logging ON by setting the user name to

Administrator or to a user name having

equivalent authority.

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.

≥If you install the video stream driver while the

USB Connecting cable is being connected, or if

you do not follow these Operating Instructions,

the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly.

In this case, delete the video stream driver from

[Add/Remove Programs] as described below,

uninstall the video stream driver, and re-install

it.

256

DCIM

100CDPFP

MISC

Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or

Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the personal

computer, and delete [USB Video Device]

(Windows XP) ([Panasonic DVC DV Stream

Device] (Windows 2000)) from

[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,

etc.) in this folder are recorded in

the JPEG format.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF Data has

been set to the image are in this

folder.

[Device Manager].

ª About the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder

structure. They have nothing to do with actual

operation.

The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that

is available in larger 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.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

corporations.

≥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.

Files recorded on a SD Memory 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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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list

D/T

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for

easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are

different from the actual menu indications.

DV DATA

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -60-

[AV JACK] -60-

[USB FUNCTION] -52-

2) [ADVANCE]

[BLANK SEARCH] -28-

[REC SPEED] -26-

[REC STDBY] -46-

[REC DATA] -60-

[PICT. QUALITY] -30-

[REPEAT PLAY] -40-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -36-

[REC SPEED] -26-

[BLANK SEARCH] -28-

[WIND CUT] -34-

[CLOCK SET] -22-

3) [SETUP]

2) [ADVANCE]

[PICT. QUALITY] -30-

[EIS] -35-

[WIDE] -34-

[CINEMA] -34-

[USB FUNCTION] -52-

[D.ZOOM] -30-

[ZOOM MIC] -31-

[DATE/TIME] -60-

[INITIAL SET] -61-

[12bit AUDIO] -47-

[AUDIO OUT] -60-

[DISPLAY] -60-

[REMOTE] -25-

[LCD SET] -23-

[EVF SET] -23-

[POWER SAVE] -27-

4) [LANGUAGE] -21-

3) [SETUP]

[FADE COLOR] -33-

[AUDIO REC] -60-

[REC LAMP] -60-

[DISPLAY] -60-

[REMOTE] -25-

[BEEP SOUND] -60-

[LCD SET] -23-

[EVF SET] -23-

[DEMO MODE] -61-

[AV JACK] -60-

[POWER SAVE] -27-

4) [LANGUAGE] -21-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -36-

[PICT. QUALITY] -30-

[PICTURE SIZE] -30-

[SELF TIMER] -34-

[CLOCK SET] -22-

[DATE/TIME] -60-

[PROTECT] -44-

2) [ADVANCE]

[DPOF SET] -44-

[CARD FORMAT] -44-

2) [ADVANCE]

[BURST MODE] -35-

[SHTR EFFECT] -30-

[DATE/TIME] -60-

[INITIAL SET] -61-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -60-

[REMOTE] -25-

[LCD SET] -23-

[EVF SET] -23-

[POWER SAVE] -27-

3) [SETUP]

[REC LAMP] -60-

[DISPLAY] -60-

[REMOTE] -25-

[BEEP SOUND] -60-

[LCD SET] -23-

[EVF SET] -23-

4) [LANGUAGE] -21-

[POWER SAVE] -27-

4) [LANGUAGE] -21-

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Menus related to taking pictures

Menus related to playback

ª [DATE/TIME]

ª [AV JACK]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The Camcorder automatically records the date

and time the picture was taken on the tape.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/

TIME] button on the remote control.

This switches among the output settings of the

AV/headphone terminal.

[OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV

and headphone output.

[OUT]:

Use this setting when image or sound

is not output normally to the TV in

[OUT/Ë].

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.)

≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or

[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to

[OUT], you may hear noises on the right.

ª [REC DATA]

Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/

gain values, and white balance settings (-37-),

etc.) used during the recordings are displayed

during playback.

≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is

set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will

appear.

≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the

display.

≥If the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are

played back on other equipment, the settings

information is sometimes not displayed

normally.

ª [REC LAMP]

Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on

during recording, which indicates that recording is

underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on

the lamp even when recording is underway.

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.

ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs,

and at other times. Check the sentence

displayed on the screen.

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Other menus

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.

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial

shipping condition.)

ª [DEMO MODE]

In the Tape Recording Mode, if you set to

[SETUP] >> [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

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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Others

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -37-

Outdoor mode -37-

White balance adjustment mode

-37-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the Camcorder status are

shown on the screen.

WEB CAMERA mode (recording)

-48-

Basic indications

Remaining battery power

0h00m00s00f: Time code

Playback indications

¥:

Recording underway

Playback -40-

3:30:45PM:

Date/Time indication

Pause -40-

Recording indications

D/E:

;1/2;:

2k5:

Fast-forward/Cue playback -40-

Rewind/Review playback -40-

Slow motion playback -40-

Frame-by-frame playback -40-

Variable-speed search -41-

Repeat playback -40-

WEB CAMERA mode (playback)

-48-

Audio dubbing -47-

Audio dubbing pause -47-

Blank search -28-

Audio recording mode -60-

Volume adjustment -40-

R 0:45:

Remaining tape time

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -26-

Long Play mode

LP:

(Recording speed mode) -26-

Recording -27-

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

¥:

; (Green):

Recording pause -27-

; (Green flash):

12bit, 16bit:

Standby mode

; (Red):

Fade out

Recording check -28-

Cinema mode -34-

wide mode -34-

Card

æ:

± (White):

¥ (Green):

CINEMA

Progressive photoshot mode -29-

Shutter chance mark -29-

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

recording -35-

Self-Timer recording -34-

Photoshot mode

While the card is being read

While photoshot recording is

activated

^WIDE:

Digital zoom -30-

Automatic mode -26-

Manual mode -36-

Manual focus -38-

Zoom magnification indication

-30-

Back light mode -32-

Image stabilizer -35-

Shutter speed -38-

F number -38-

AUTO

MNL

MF:

5k:

(White):

(Green):

(Red):

EIS

1/500:

F2.4:

(Red):

Using the card that cannot be

recognized

6dB:

Gain value -38-

Soft skin mode -33-

Tele macro -33-

Fade (White) -33-

Fade (Black) -33-

MagicPix function -32-

0 Lux MagicPix function -32-

Zoom microphone -31-

Wind noise reduction -34-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -36-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -36-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-36-

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-36-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-36-

(

Photoshot picture quality -30-

Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining

number of photoshot pictures

reaches 0, the red indication

flashes.)

Slide show playback -42-

PictBridge mode -48-

Folder/File display

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -44-

Lock setting -44-

[640k480] Image size

[1280k960] Image size

[1760k1320] Image size

0Lux

ZOOM

PictBridge:

100-0001:

No.00:

640

1280

1760

AWB

Auto white balance -37-

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Others

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder,

the size display is determined as follows

according to the number of horizontal pixels.

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. This is only displayed at the first

operation of the remote control after

powering-on. -25-

2048 or more

QXGA

UXGA

SXGA

1600 or more, less than 2048

1280 or more, less than 1600

1024 or more, less than 1280

800 or more, less than 1024

640 or more, less than 800

(The size is not displayed at

under 640 pixels.)

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

XGA

SVGA

640

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this Camcorder.

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed

because the original recording was in LP

mode.

Warning/alarm indications

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.

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

You are attempting to perform audio

dubbing on a non-recorded tape.

COPY PROTECTED:

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

The built-in battery is low. -22-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this

Camcorder.

You are attempting to format a failed card.

It displays, when you attempt to insert an

incompatible card to Card Slot.

NO CARD:

No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. -25-

2END:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -69-

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Picture Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

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. -68-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -16-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -17-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

NO DATA:

There are no recorded files on the card.

CANCEL WIDE MODE:

You are attempting to record pictures with

an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the

[PHOTO SHOT] button.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

The write protection switch on the SD

Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -69-

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

detected. Press the [RESET] button (-13-).

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.

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Others

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the

Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in

PC 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.

NO INK IN PRINTER:

Functions 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.

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

NO PAPER IN PRINTER:

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

PRINTER ERROR:

≥Progressive

≥When recording onto a

tape and a card

simultaneously

≥When digital zoom

(10k or higher) is used

≥When the shutter speed is

1/750 or faster in Tape

Recording Mode

≥When the gain value is

increased in Tape

Recording Mode

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

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:

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

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 (DV DATA MODE):

You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]

setting during DV DATA Mode.

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when

LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.

When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥When the portrait mode of

the scene mode is used in

Tape Recording Mode

≥When the wide mode is

used

≥Digital zoom

≥Wide mode

≥Fade

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Image stabilizer ≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥Soft skin

≥Tele-macro

≥Recording

check

≥While recording to a tape

≥MagicPix

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥RapidFire

Consecutive

Photoshot

≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is

set to other than [640]

≥Zoom

≥An external microphone is

microphone

≥Wind noise

reduction

used

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Others

Before requesting repair (Problems

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

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.

2: The Camcorder power is turned off

automatically.

• 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. (-27-)

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. (-16-)

≥Change of

white balance

≥When digital zoom (10k

or higher) is used

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When a menu is

displayed

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback

≥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]

• 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. (-68-)

≥Audio dubbing

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥The blank section of a

tape

≥Sounds sent through the

DV terminal

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-16-)

• 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.

5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though

powered up.

The Camcorder does not operate normally.

• Remove the cassette and then press the

[RESET] button. (-68-) 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.)

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Others

• There are some recording subjects and

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the status indicator come on when

opening the cassette cover? (-19-) Make sure

that the battery and the AC adaptor are

properly connected. (-16-)

surroundings for which the auto focus does not

operate correctly. (-72-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)

• Is the MagicPix function set? When the

MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts

into the manual mode.

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-17-)

Indications

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in

the screen center.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-68-)

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. (-24-)

• 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. (-25-)

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-63-)

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.

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. (-18-)

• 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. (-26-)

5: A function indication such as mode

indication, remaining tape time indication,

or time cord indication is not shown.

• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF],

indications other than the tape running

condition, warning, and date indications

disappear.

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-68-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-17-)

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]. (-61-)

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.

Playback (Sound)

1: Sound is not played back from the built-in

speaker of the Camcorder or the

headphones.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-40-)

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

later time. To hear the sounds separately, set

to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-47-)

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Others

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>

• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises

may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the

terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the

cable to the AV 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.

[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. (-60-)

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. (-18-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-26-)

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.

Card

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] >>

]. (-30-)

[

2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be

deleted. (-44-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect

switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is

disabled. (-19-)

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]. (-47-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• Is the variable speed search function working?

Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the

remote control to cancel the variable speed

search function. (-41-)

• 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.

6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]?

When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/

Ë].

4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be

used.

• Either the Camcorder or the card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer.

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

Playback (Pictures)

1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images

during cue or review playback.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital

video systems. It is not a malfunction.

2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during

cue and review playback.

• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on

the scene, but this is not a malfunction.

3: Although the Camcorder is correctly

connected to a TV, playback images cannot

be seen.

• Have you selected video input on the TV?

Please read the operating instructions of your

TV and select the channel that matches the

input terminals used for the connection.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

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.

• 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). (-69-)

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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. To press

the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from

the grip belt attachment part and use the

projecting part on the lens cap. The Camcorder

will be activated.

Cautions for Use

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.

3 in yellow:

Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape.

3 in red:

RESET

Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.

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 to cool or warm it to the

ambient temperature.

• 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?

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 warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB

camera mode.

• 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.)

When [3] in yellow

≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/

Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for

about 30 minutes.

≥However, you can use the Card Recording

Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a

cassette is not inserted.

When [3] in red

≥The status indicator blinks for about

1 minute and then the Camcorder

automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2

to 3 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.

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.

• Is the video stream driver installed?

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≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

ª About dirty heads

digital circuits including microprocessor may

adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the

disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment

and does not function properly, turn off the

Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC

adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC

adaptor again and turn on the Camcorder

power.

Do not use your Camcorder near radio

transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds

may be adversely affected.

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.)

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD

CLEANING” appears during recording. During

playback, moreover, the following symptoms

appear.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the Camcorder.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

≥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.

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

When normal playback cannot be performed

even after the head cleaning

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.

≥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.

≥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 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 mains lead from the AC mains socket.

≥The Camcorder body may be discoloured 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.

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 Camcorder away from magnetized

equipment such as a cellular phones,

microwave ovens, TVs, and video game

equipment.

≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV,

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the

instructions.

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≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we

Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance

purposes or other business use.

≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the

internal temperature increases and,

consequently, this may cause malfunction.

≥This Camcorder is not intended for business

use.

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.

Do not throw old battery into fire.

≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may

result in an explosion.

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.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for

recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 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 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 the operating time is very short even after the

battery has been recharged, the battery has

worn out. Please purchase a new battery.

ª About the AC adaptor

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

≥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.

≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 m (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 mains socket. (If they are left connected,

a minute amount of current is consumed.)

≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor

and battery clean.

ª About the cassette

Never place the cassette in a high temperature

place.

≥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.

≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder

or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or

AC adaptor.

After use, be sure to take the cassette out and

detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull

out the AC cable from AC mains socket.

≥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.

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≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and

humidity may damage the tape. Such usage

may cause damage to the Camcorder and the

heads.

ª LCD monitor/Viewfinder

LCD monitor

≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a

dry soft cloth.

≥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.

≥Objects using magnets such as magnetic

necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that

is stronger than expected, may erase the

contents of a recording or may increase noise.

≥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.

ª About the card

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the LCD monitor

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.

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 open the card slot

cover to pull out the card, turn off the power,

or cause any vibrations or impact.

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.

Viewfinder

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.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the

Camcorder for storage.

≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,

put it in the storage case.

≥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 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.)

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

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

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White balance adjustment determines the white

Explanation of terms

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.

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

Since white color is the reference of all colors

(light), the Camcorder can record pictures in a

natural hue if it can recognize the reference white

color.

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.

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.

10 000K

000K

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

000K

≥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.

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.

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.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this Camcorder

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

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.

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

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.

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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

Approx. 71 mm (W)k73 mm (H)k123 mm (D)

Approx. 2.8 inch (W)k2.9 inch (H)k4.9 inch (D)

(excluding the projection part)

5.5 W

Mass:

Approx. 410 g (0.91 lbs)

(without battery and DV cassette)

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

SD Memory Card (8 MB/16 MB/32 MB/64 MB/

128 MB/256 MB/512 MB/1 GB/2 GB (Maximum))

Television system:

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:

1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor

(Effective pixels: moving picture/440 Kk3,

still picture/530 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)

Lens:

Auto Iris, F1.8 to F2.8,

Focal length; 2.45 mm to 24.5 mm,

Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

37 mm

Zoom:

10:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.5-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Please confirm the latest information on the

following website:

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

Mega pixel recording:

1760k1320

1280k960

VGA recording: 640k480

WEB camera

compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

Color electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

1 lx (MagicPix Mode)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 h

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)

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 h

C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 h

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 h

Dimensions:

61 mm (W)k32 mm (H)k91 mm (D)

2.40 inch (W)k1.26 inch (H)k3.58 inch (D)

Mass:

Mic input:

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)

(Stereo mini jack)

Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs)

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)

PICTURE

SIZE

[640]

[1280]

[1760]

PICTURE

QUALITY

[

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

[

]

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

220

440

880

200

440

880

158

302

628

1760

3520

7040

187

390

774

100

208

414

831

161

335

666

1760

3520

7040

14080

1246

2495

5030

14080

28160

1550

3160

1334

2700

2 GB

1680

≥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

*CGR-DU06A/1B

*CGA-DU12A/1B

640 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1150 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

*CGA-DU21A/1B

2040 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

PV-DDC9 (For USA)

PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)

DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

(4-pin to 4-pin)

RP-SDK02GU1A

RP-SDK01GU1A

RP-SDK512U1A

RP-SDH256U1A

RP-SDQ02GU1A

RP-SDQ01GU1A

RP-SD512BU1A

RP-SD256BU1A

RP-SD128BU1A

RP-SD064BPPA

RP-SD032BPPA

Pro High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

Pro High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

Pro High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

Super High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 128 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 32 MB SD Memory Card

N2QAEC000017

IR Remote Control

BN-SDPC3E

VW-LDC10

SD PCMCIA Adaptor

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)

Video DC Light (10 W)

(CGR-DU06 is necessary to activate it.)

PV-HB002 (USA only)

Carrying Case

*Please refer to page -17-, 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

Price 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

CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368

[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]

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 Services Company

410B Airport Road

Elgin, IL 60123-9333

Attn: Camcorder Repair

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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

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)

Carry-In: 21”

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

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

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

Carry-In or Mail-In

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

Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com

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 Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is

attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF 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 Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the

addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory

Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -80-.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer

or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and

Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST

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:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 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 Servicenter

Panasonic Services Company

410B Airport Road

MAIL TO:

Elgin, IL 60123-9333

Attention: Camcorder Repair

Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter

Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).

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 October 2005

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

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:

“Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca :

Link: “Servicentres locator” under “Customer support”

Panasonic Factory Service:

Vancouver

Toronto

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond, BC V6W 1K8

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Fax: (604) 278-5627

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.

Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Fax: (905) 238-2418

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

0 Lux MagicPix Function ................................32

ª A

AC Adaptor ..............................................16, 70

Aperture .........................................................38

Audio Dubbing ...............................................47

ª B

ª P

Photoshot ...................................................... 29

PictBridge ...................................................... 48

Portrait Mode ................................................. 36

ª Q

Quick Start ..................................................... 31

ª R

Backlight Compensation ................................32

Black Balance ................................................37

Blank Search .................................................28

ª C

Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................76

Card Playback ...............................................42

Charging the Battery ......................................16

Cinema Function ............................................34

Condensation .................................................68

Customer Services Directory .........................79

ª D

Date/Time Setting ..........................................22

Digital Dubbing ..............................................46

Digital Zoom ...................................................30

DPOF Setting .................................................44

Dubbing .........................................................45

ª E

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot ................. 35

Recording Check ........................................... 28

Recording Speed ........................................... 26

Remaining Tape Time ................................... 62

Remote Control ............................................. 23

Repeat Playback ........................................... 40

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 77

ª S

Scene mode .................................................. 36

SD Memory Card ........................................... 57

Self-Recording ............................................... 31

Self-timer Recording ...................................... 34

Shutter chance mark ..................................... 29

Shutter Speed ............................................... 38

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 40

Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 33

Sound Volume ............................................... 40

SP/LP Mode .................................................. 26

Sports Mode .................................................. 36

Spotlight Mode .............................................. 36

Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 36

ª T

Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................18

ª F

Fade ...............................................................33

Formatting ......................................................44

Frame-by-frame playback ..............................40

ª I

Tele-Macro Function ..................................... 33

ª V

Image stabilizer function ................................35

ª L

Variable Speed Search ................................. 41

Video Head Clogging .................................... 69

Viewfinder ................................................ 15, 71

ª W

Web Camera ................................................. 51

White Balance ............................................... 37

Wide Function ............................................... 34

Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34

ª Z

LCD Monitor .............................................15, 71

Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................80

Limited Warranty (USA) .................................78

Low Light Mode .............................................36

ª M

MagicPix Function .........................................32

Manual Focus ................................................38

Mode Dial .......................................................19

Zoom ............................................................. 30

Zoom Microphone ......................................... 31

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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.

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 Abra el monitor LCD, 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.

≥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.

OFF

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ª Cómo apagar la alimentación

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el

interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF].

ª Reproducción de la cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.

OFF

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

ª Grabación en una cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.

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/;).

1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la

grabación para empezar a grabar.

∫:

Parada

ª Reproducción de tarjeta

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de imagen.

2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada

de la grabación para detener brevemente la

grabación.

;

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una

tarjeta (Photoshot)

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de tarjeta.

Reproducción de la imagen anterior.

Reproducción de la siguiente imagen.

1/∫: Diapositiva (Reproduce por orden las

imágenes fijas en la tarjeta), inicio/parada

1 Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT].

PHOTO

SHOT

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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

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