Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Model No.
PV-GS32
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please
read these instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
• Refer to page 71 for ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit Mail-In Rebate.
LSQT0953 A
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name :
Model No. :
Panasonic
PV-GS32
Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America
Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 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.
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 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.
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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.
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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Precautions
USE & LOCATION
●AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
moisture may form on the tape and inside the
unit.
●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.
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.
CARE
●TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not
use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
your Camcorder body.
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.
●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.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited
viewing.
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain
U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S.A. 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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Contents
Before Using
Recording Mode
Things You Should Know..................................2
Safety Precautions............................................2
Precautions.......................................................5
Quick Guide ......................................................8
Standard Accessories.....................................10
Parts Identification and Handling ....................10
Power Supply..................................................11
Charging Time and Available Recording Time
........................................................................12
To Use as a Grip Belt......................................13
Re-attaching the Lens Cap .............................13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap..........................13
Inserting a Cassette........................................13
Using a Memory Card (Optional) ....................14
Turning on the Camcorder..............................15
Easy to Use Mode Dial ...................................15
How to Use the Joystick Control.....................15
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor..................16
Using the Menu Screen ..................................17
Selecting Language ........................................18
List of Menus...................................................18
Setting Date and Time ....................................20
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ..................20
LP Mode..........................................................21
Audio Recording Mode ...................................21
About Recording .............................................22
Recording on a Tape ......................................22
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot) ...................................................23
Recording Yourself .........................................24
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ...24
Quick Start ......................................................25
Self-timer Recording .......................................25
Zoom In/Out Functions ...................................25
Digital Zoom Function.....................................26
Image Stabilizer Function ...............................26
Fade In/Out Functions ....................................26
Backlight Compensation Function ..................27
MagicPix Function...........................................27
Soft-Skin Mode ...............................................28
Wind Noise Reduction Function......................28
Cinema Function.............................................28
Recording in Special Situations
(Scene Mode) ...............................................28
Recording in Natural Colors
(White Balance) ............................................29
Adjusting White Balance Manually..................29
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .................30
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)................31
Manual Focus Adjustment ..............................31
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Playback Mode
With a PC
Playing Back a Tape.......................................32
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........32
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............33
Playing Back a Memory Card .........................33
Slide Show......................................................34
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card...........34
Writing Printing Data on a Card
Using Camcorder with a PC............................39
Using the USB Driver......................................39
To disconnect USB cable safely .....................41
Using as a Web Camera.................................42
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall)......................................................46
Notes...............................................................46
(DPOF Setting) .............................................35
Protecting the Files on a Card
(Lock Setting)................................................35
Formatting a Card...........................................36
Playing Back on Your TV................................36
Others
Indications.......................................................48
Initializing the Modes ......................................49
Warning/Alarm Indications..............................49
Notes and Hints ..............................................50
Cautions for Use .............................................54
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and Solutions)..............................57
Using the RESET button.................................60
Explanation of Terms......................................60
Specifications..................................................61
Camcorder Accessory System........................62
Camcorder Accessory Order Form.................63
Request for Service Notice .............................64
Limited Warranty.............................................65
Customer Services Directory ..........................66
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Editing Mode
Recording from a Tape onto a Card ...............37
Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing) ......................................................37
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing) ...........................................38
PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ........38
Guía Para Uso Rápido..................................67
Guía rápida .....................................................68
Index ...............................................................70
Main-In Rebate
ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit...........71
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Before Using
Inserting a Card
Quick Guide
1
1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼]
Using the Battery
2
Knob and pull the LCD Monitor out in the
direction of the arrow.
1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and
charge it.
2
1
3
2 Slide the [◄OPEN] Lever to open the
4
Card Slot Cover
.
• Before use, fully charge the Battery.
• Since the Battery will not be charged when
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging
starts.
3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut
5
corner facing right insert it into the Card
6
Slot
.
4
4 Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is
completed.
3
6
4
5
2 Attach the charged Battery to the
Camcorder.
Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so
that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear
and easy to read.
1 Pull the Viewfinder.
Inserting a Cassette
1
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward
2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
the front and pull down to fully open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
1
Knob
.
• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully
opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.
2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert
a Cassette.
1
1
Recording on a Tape
1
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the
[PUSH] mark 2 .
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely
1
housed, close the Cassette Compartment
2
3
Cover by pressing the mark
2
.
3
8
Before Using
3
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] to rewind
the tape.
3
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
• Recording starts.
4
4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] to start
playback.
4
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
again to pause the recording.
5
5 Move the Joystick Control [▼] to stop
Recording a Still Picture on Card
(Photoshot)
playback.
1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.
5
Playing Back a Card
1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback
Mode.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
Playing Back a Tape
1
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp
lights up.
2
2 Start Playback.
Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
1
2
Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures
Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous
picture
Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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Before Using
Before Using
Parts Identification and Handling
„ Camcorder
Standard Accessories
3
The followings are the accessories supplied with
the Camcorder.
2
1)
4
5
PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025
1
2)
5)
3)
4)
6
7
8
9
1
2
LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 17)
CGA-DU12
K2KC4CB00020
LSFC0018
LCD Monitor (pp. 17, 57)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology,
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the
LCD Monitor screen.
AY-DVM60EJ
However, this is not a malfunction and does not
affect the recorded picture.
1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 11)
3
4
5
6
Speaker (p. 32)
CAUTION:
DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 11)
Battery Holder
Card Slot Cover Open Lever [◄OPEN]
(p. 14)
Card Slot Cover (p. 14)
Card Slot (p. 14)
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/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area
which has special AC outlets.
7
8
9
Card Access Lamp (p. 15)
13
10
2) Battery Pack (p. 12)
11
3) AV Cable (pp. 36, 37)
4) Shoulder Strap (p. 13)
5) Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 14)
12
14
„How to Turn off the Demo Mode
To terminate the demonstration mode,
insert a cassette or set the [ DEMO
MODE] to [OFF] as follows.
15
10
11
12
13
Lens Hood (p. 57)
Lens
1 Set [ SETUP] >> [ DEMO MODE]
>> [OFF].
Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 25, 28)
Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 25, 26)
Volume Lever [–
/ VOL +] (pp. 32, 33)
14
15
White Balance Sensor (p. 30)
Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT]
(pp. 36, 37)
• Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates
the Camcorder’s built-in speaker.
• When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable
to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
10
Before Using
34 35 36
16
38
17
37
20
18
19
34
35
Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 13)
Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 49, 57, 59, 60)
Grip Belt (p. 13)
Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE]
(p. 12)
16
17
18
19
Cassette Holder
Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 13~14)
USB Jack [ ] (pp. 40, 43)
DV Input/Output Terminal (p. 38)
• Connect this to the digital video equipment.
36
37
Tripod Receptacle
38
20
Built-in LED Light (p. 24)
• This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder
to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the
Operating Instructions for how to attach the
tripod to the Camcorder.)
• You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when
the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then
attach the tripod.
22 23 24 25
26
30
21
31
32
27
28
29
33
Power Supply
Using the AC Adaptor
21
Viewfinder (pp. 16, 57)
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.
22
Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 17)
Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(pp. 22, 23)
23
Mode Selector Switch
24
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 22, 28~31)
25
26
27
Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 13)
Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 15, 22)
Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK
START] (p. 25)
1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 25)
3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor
and the AC Jack.
28
29
30
31
32
33
Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)
Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22)
Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 15)
Light Button [LIGHT] (p. 24)
Mode Dial (p. 15)
• Before connecting or disconnecting the
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch
26
on
the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that
[POWER] Lamp 30 is not lit. (p. 15)
Joystick Control (pp. 15~16, 18)
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Before Using
Using the Battery
Charging Time and Available
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
Recording Time
• We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder
when batteries from other companies are used.
A
2 h 25 min.
Supplied battery
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
B
C
A
B
C
A
B
C
3 h 10 min. (2 h 35 min.)
1 h 35 min. (1 h 20 min.)
1 h 40 min.
1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and
charge it.
2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.
CGR-DU06
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
1 h 45 min. (1 h 25 min.)
55 min. (45 min.)
3 h 55 min.
CGA-DU21
(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
5 h 30 min. (4 h 30 min.)
2 h 45 min. (2 h 15 min.)
A Charging Time
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time
C
Intermittent Recordable Time
(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable
time when the recording and stopping operations are
repeated.)
• Since the Battery will not be charged when
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor,
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging
starts.
• “2 h 25 min.” indicates 2 hour and 25 minutes.
• Battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
• The times shown in the table are approximate times.
The numbers indicate the recording time when the
Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses
indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is
used. In actual use, the available recording time may
be shorter.
• The times shown in the table are for continuous
recording at a temperature of 25 °C (68 °F) and
humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a
higher or lower temperature, the charging time may
be longer.
• When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is
completed.
• When the battery is completely discharged, the
[CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is
charged normally. When the temperature of the
battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp
blinks and the charging time becomes longer
than usual.
3 Attach the charged Battery to the
Camcorder.
• We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and
CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or
more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for
intermittent recording.)
• The available recording time becomes shorter
if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor
forward to record yourself.
• The batteries heat up after use or charging. The
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is
normal.
„ Disconnecting the Power Source
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF], and while
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 37 ,
remove the Battery downward or DC Cable.
• When attaching or removing Battery, set the
[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the
[POWER] Lamp is not lit.
26
37
• Hold down the battery with your hand so it does
not fall.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.
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Before Using
• When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs
firmly.
To Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your
hand.
1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap
before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap
through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the
Camcorder.
2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size
of your hand.
3 Reattach the Grip Belt.
2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run
it through the Shoulder Strap Length
Adjuster, and pull it.
1
• Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm)
from the
Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot
slip off.
Re-attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
• The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come
preattached to the Grip Belt.
1
• Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the
other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.
Inserting a Cassette
• Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more
information please contact your local dealer or visit
• For your reference if you travel frequently you should
also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape
AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message
appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder.
1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through
the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then
pass the Lens Cap through the loop made
by itself and pull tight.
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 25 toward
the front and pull down to fully open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully
opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.
• When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap
1
Cord in the direction of the arrow.
• When you are not recording, be sure to cover the
25
Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.
2
2
1
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Before Using
Accidental Erasure Prevention
2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert
a Cassette.
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider
1
on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow
direction) prevents recording. To enable recording,
close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by
sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).
• When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in
the above, and then securely insert it as far as it
goes.
1
3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the
1
[PUSH] mark
1
.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 50.
Using a Memory Card (Optional)
A Card can be used to record still pictures.
• Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard
manufactured by Panasonic only.
Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to
turn off the Camcorder.
4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely
housed, close the Cassette Compartment
2
Cover by pressing the mark
.
• Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly
or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.
2
Inserting a Card
1 Open the LCD Monitor and then slide the
„ When the Cassette Holder does not
come out
[◄OPEN] Lever
6
to open the Card Slot
Cover 7 .
• Close the Cassette Compartment Cover
completely, and then open it again completely.
• Check if the battery has run down.
• Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when
opening.
6
7
2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut
1
corner facing right , insert it into the Card
Slot 8 .
8
1
3 Close the Card Slot Cover
7
securely.
„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be
housed
„ Removing the Card
Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of
the Card and then pull it straight out.
• After removing the Card, close the Card Slot
Cover.
• Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF], then to
[ON] again.
• Check if the battery has run down.
• The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is
forced out when the Card is fully inserted.
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Before Using
„ Concerning the Card
Easy to Use Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode
Dial.
• 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.
1 Rotate the Mode Dial 32 .
• Set your desired mode to
32
.
1
Joystick Control
(See below)
„ SD Memory Card
1
• The memory capacity indicated on the SD
Memory Card label corresponds to the total
amount of capacity to protect and manage
the copyright and the capacity available as
conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal
computer or other equipment.
Tape Recording Mode
:
Use this mode when recording pictures on a
tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the
card simultaneously while recording on a tape.
Tape Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
scene on a tape.
Card Recording Mode
Use this mode when recording still pictures on
a card.
Picture Playback Mode
Use this mode when playing back the recorded
still picture on a card.
:
:
:
:
Card Access Lamp
9
9
While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading,
recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access
Lamp lights up.
• While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt
to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card,
to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial.
Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded
data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.
PC Mode
Use this mode when you want to connect the
Camcorder to your Personal Computer.
You can view or edit the images recorded on a
card on your personal computer.
How to Use the Joystick Control
Basic Joystick Control Operations
Operations on the menu screen and selection of
files to be played back on the multi-image display.
Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select an
item or file, and then press in the center to set it.
Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
„ How to Turn on the Power
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON] while
1
pressing the button
.
• The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up.
1
1
4
26
2
30
3
One-Touch Navigation icon
1 Select by moving [▲].
„ How to Turn off the Power
5
2 Select by moving [►].
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF] while
3 Select by moving [▼].
1
30
pressing the button
• The [POWER] Lamp
.
goes off.
4 Select by moving [◄].
1
Push the center to select
the item.
5
26
30
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Before Using
„ Card Recording Mode
Joystick Control and Screen Display
• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is
set to [MANUAL].
Press the center of the Joystick Control, and
One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the
lower right of the screen. Each press switches the
display as follows depending on the mode.
Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select
an item.
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
2/2
1/2
• In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback
Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will be
automatically on the lower right of the screen.
►
▼
Backlight compensation
Soft Skin Mode
p. 27
p. 28
1/2
„ Tape Recording Mode
• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is
set to [AUTO].
Manual Mode (White
Balance, Shutter Speed,
Iris, Focus)
▼
pp. 29~31
2/2
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
◄
►
Adjust +
Adjust –
pp. 29~31
pp. 29~31
1/2
2/2
„ Tape Playback Mode
One-Touch
◄
Fade
pp. 26~27
p. 27
Navigation icon OFF
1/2 ►
Backlight compensation
Soft Skin Mode
MagicPix Mode
Recording Check
▼
p. 28
▲
2/2
p. 27
▲
►
◄
▼
Playback / Pause
p. 32
p. 32
p. 32
p. 32
▼
p. 22
Fast (Cue Playback)
Rewind (Review Playback)
Stop
–
„ Tape Recording Mode
• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is
set to [MANUAL].
„ Picture Playback Mode
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
1/3
2/3
3/3
◄
Fade
pp. 26~27
p. 27
Start the Slide Show
▲
pp. 33, 34
p. 33
Stop the Slide Show
1/3
2/3
►
▼
▲
▼
Backlight compensation
Soft Skin Mode
►
◄
▼
Playback the next picture
p. 28
–
Playback the previous
picture
p. 33
MagicPix Mode
p. 27
Recording Check
p. 22
Erase the picture
p. 34
Manual Mode (White
Balance, Shutter Speed,
Iris, Focus)
▼
pp. 29~31
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so
that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear
and easy to read.
3/3
◄
►
Adjust +
Adjust –
pp. 29~31
pp. 29~31
„ Card Recording Mode
• When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is
set to [AUTO].
1 Pull the Viewfinder.
One-Touch
Navigation icon OFF
1/1
►
▼
Backlight compensation
Soft Skin Mode
p. 27
p. 28
1/1
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Before Using
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
22
Knob
.
When [ LCD SET] or [ EVF SET] on the [
SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following
items are displayed.
LCD SET
EVF SET
22
SET
SETUP ENTER
• You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder from
the Menu.
SET
ENTER
EXIT
EXIT
[
LCD SET] LCD Brightness [
]
Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the
picture while watching it.
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.
[
LCD SET] LCD Color Level [
]
Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD
screen.
1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob
1
and pull the LCD Monitor
2
out in the
[
[
EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder
]
direction of the arrow.
• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.
• It can open up to 90°.
Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
„ To Adjust
Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select the
item to be adjusted, and then move the Joystick
Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the number of
vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
2
• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or
color saturation.
1
2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
the desired recording angle.
• In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder,
close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be
activated.
• These settings will not affect the images actually
recorded.
• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°
from the vertical position upwards and a
maximum of 90°
Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond
these ranges will damage the Camcorder.
1
2
to the downward direction.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Using the Menu Screen
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or
setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups
on Menus.
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1 Press the [MENU] Button
.
1 180°
2 90°
• 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.
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• Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before
closing the LCD Monitor.
• When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards
the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD Monitor
and the Viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.
• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected
by the Mode Dial 32 is displayed.
• Do not switch the Mode Dial
is displayed.
when the Menu
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„ Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
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33
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Before Using
2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
select the top menu.
Selecting Language
You can select the desired language.
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
1 Set [ LANGUAGE] >> [English],
[Français] or [Español].
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
English
Español
Français
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
3 Move the Joystick Control [►] 33 or press
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
it to set the selection.
4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes
only, and they are different from the actual Menus.
select the Sub-Menu.
BASIC
SCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
OFF
SP
NO
„
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
e.g.,
BASIC
SCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
ON
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
OFF
SP
NO
ON
NO
CLOCK SET
NO
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
LANGUAGE
CLOCK SET
5 Move the Joystick Control [►] 33 or press
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
it to set the selection.
[
BASIC]
6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[
select the item to be set.
SCENE MODE]
Scene Mode (pp. 28~29)
REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)
BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search Mode (p. 23)
WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction (p. 28)
BASIC
SCENE MODE
REC SPEED
BLANK SEARCH
WIND CUT
OFF
[
[
CLOCK SET
SETUP
ENTER
[
7 Press the Joystick Control 33 to determine
the setting.
• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or
play back. Menus can be displayed during playback
but not during recording.
[
CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[
ADVANCE]
Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[
PICT.QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 23)
EIS]
Image Stabilizer (p. 26)
CINEMA]
Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 28)
D.ZOOM]
Digital Zoom (p. 26)
ZOOM MIC]
Zoom Microphone (p. 25)
DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 49)
„ To Return to the Previous Screen
Move the Joystick Control [◄] 33 .
[
„ To Exit the Menu Screen
Press the [MENU] Button 28 again.
[
„ About the Menu Mode Setting
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained
even when the Camcorder is turned off. However,
if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before
turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may
not be retained.
[
[
[
• Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
[
INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode (p. 49)
[
SETUP]
Setup Sub-Menu
[
FADE COLOR]
Fade color (p. 26)
[
AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
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Before Using
[
DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 49)
BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 50)
LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[
EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[
[
POWER SAVE]
Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[
[
LANGUAGE]
Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
[
„
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
e.g.,
[
DEMO MODE]
BASIC
Demonstration Mode
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
SCENE MODE
OFF
PICT.QUALITY
SELF TIMER
CLOCK SET
• If you set to [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without
inserting a cassette or 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].
NO
NO
LANGUAGE
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
[
BASIC]
Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[
SCENE MODE]
Scene Mode (pp. 28~29)
PICT.QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 23)
SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording (p. 25)
CLOCK SET]
[
[
POWER SAVE]
[
Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[
LANGUAGE]
[
Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[
ADVANCE]
„
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[
e.g.,
BASIC
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
DATE/TIME
D/T
BURST MODE]
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 24)
SHTR EFFECT]
Shutter Effect (p. 23)
DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 49)
LANGUAGE
[
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
[
[
BASIC]
Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[
INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode (p. 49)
[
DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 49)
[
SETUP]
[
ADVANCE]
Setup Sub-Menu
Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[
DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 49)
BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 50)
LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[
BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search Mode (p. 23)
REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)
REC STDBY]
Recording Standby Mode (p. 38)
PICT.QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 23)
REPEAT PLAY]
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
POWER SAVE]
Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[
Repeat Play Mode (p. 53)
[
LANGUAGE]
[
SETUP]
Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
Setup Sub-Menu
[
12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector (pp. 32, 53)
AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode (p. 53)
DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 49)
LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
[
[
[
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Before Using
„
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
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2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
e.g.,
BASIC
to select the item to be set. Then move the
Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to set the
desired value.
BASIC
ADVANCE
SETUP
DATE/TIME
PROTECT
D/T
NO
LANGUAGE
• Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
3 Press the Joystick Control 33 to finish
[
BASIC]
setting the date and time.
Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[
• The clock operation starts from [00] second.
DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 49)
PROTECT]
Setting the Lock (p. 35)
• If the built-in battery is weak, the [
] Indication
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
[
„ About date/time
[
ADVANCE]
• The Date and Time function are driven by a
built-in lithium battery.
Advance Setup Sub-Menu
[
DPOF SET]
Setting DPOF (p. 35)
CARD FORMAT]
• Make sure to check the time before recording
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
[
Formatting a Card (p. 36)
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation
[
SETUP]
Setup Sub-Menu
of the clock. If the [
] or [--] is indicated when the
[
DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 49)
LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
Camcorder is turned on, the internal lithium battery is
near exhaustion.
[
[
[
POWER SAVE]
Power Save Mode (p. 49)
[
LANGUAGE]
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder
with the power turned off and then connect
to the AC jack.
Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 18)
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a
slight imprecision make sure to check the time before
recording.
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32
33
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery
can power the clock for approximately 3 months.
• 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.)
CLOCK SET
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SETUP
SET
ENTER
EXIT
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Before Using
LP Mode
You can switch the tape recording speed.
• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC
SPEED] >> [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
recordings.
• In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP
mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes
marked LP mode.
• 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
- Playback of the image on other digital video
equipment recorded in the LP mode
- Still Advance playback
Audio Recording Mode
You can select the sound quality of the recorded
sound.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] or
[16bit].
[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.)
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Recording Mode
„ On-screen Display in the Tape
Recording Mode
About Recording
Recording Mode
1)
2)
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode
Dial 32 to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
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When recording still pictures on a card, set the
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Mode Dial
to Card Recording Mode [ ].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/
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FOCUS] Switch
set to [AUTO], the Camcorder
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automatically adjusts the Focus and White
Balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted
automatically and need to be adjusted manually.
(pp. 29, 31)
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5)* 6)*
* These indications are displayed only when the card
is inserted.
1) Recording mode
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2) Recording time elapsed
3) Remaining tape indication
4) Still picture size
• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens
Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the
power is turned on, Automatic White Balance
Adjustment (p. 29) may not function correctly.
5) Quality of still pictures
6) Number of recordable still pictures (When no
picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in
red.)
Recording on a Tape
Recording “Simultaneous Motion/Still
Record Mode”
26
lights up.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
to [ON].
30
• The [POWER] Lamp
Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress,
you can also record a still picture on a card by
26
30
23
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
.
• For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a
card, refer to page 24.
• When recording pictures onto a card, the Recording
Start/Stop Button is disabled.
32
2 Set the Mode Dial
Mode.
to Tape Recording
• You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be
recorded. (p. 23)
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• In order to record higher quality still pictures, you
must use the Card Recording Mode.
To Check the Recording
You can play back the last few seconds of the
recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode.
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3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
• Recording starts.
.
• The [RECORD] and [●] Indication appears.
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1 Press the Joystick Control
twice to
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display the One-Touch Navigation icon on
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
again to pause the recording.
2/2
• The [PAUSE] and [ ] Indication appears.
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PAUSE
2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to select
[
].
• The [ ] indication is displayed. After checking,
the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause
Mode.
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Recording Mode
23
Finding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function)
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
.
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The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the
end of the recording on the Cassette quickly (unused
part of the tape).
• The [ ] Indication lights up in red.
„ To record still pictures clearly
• When zooming in on the subject with a
• Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [
BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
magnification of 4× to 10× or higher, it is difficult
to reduce the slight hand shaking from holding the
Camcorder. 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.
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•
The [ ] indication and the One-Touch
• You can record stable pictures without hand
shaking by using a tripod.
Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search
.
• Approximately 1 second before the last recorded
scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording
Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.
„ On-screen display in the Card
Recording Mode
• If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the
Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.
„ To Cancel the Blank Search Function
Before Completion
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ].
1)
Progressive Photoshot
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When the [
] Indication is displayed, Progressive
Photoshot Function works. You can record still
pictures with higher quality by using this function.
• The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be
activated depending on the function you use. (p. 49)
• To record still pictures with higher quality, we
recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode.
(To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function
regardless of the function you use.)
2) 3)
1) Still picture size
2) Quality of still pictures
3) Number of recordable still pictures (When no
pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.)
Recording with a shutter operation
effect
• When you record onto the tape and the card
simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function
is not activated.
You can add a shutter operation simulating sound.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ SHTR EFFECT]
>> [ON].
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card
from the Camcorder.
Selecting the quality of Photoshot
images
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PICT.QUALITY] >>
26
lights up.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
to [ON].
[
(High Picture Quality)] or [ (Normal
30
• The [POWER] Lamp
Picture Quality)].
26
33
30
28
32
2 Set the Mode Dial
Mode.
to Card Recording
• You can also change the picture quality on [
ADVANCE] >> [
Recording Mode.
PICT. QUALITY] in the Tape
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Recording Mode
„ Maximum number of still pictures
recordable on an SD Memory card
(optional)
Recording Yourself
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD
Monitor. You can record persons in front of the
camera 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.)
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
PICTURE QUALITY
32 MB
(High)
220
(Normal)
440
64 MB
440
880
128 MB
880
1 760
3 520
7 040
14 080
1 Rotate the LCD Monitor
lens side.
2
towards the
256 MB
1 760
3 520
7 040
512 MB
1 GB
• The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
• These figures vary depending on the subject being
photographed.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular
intervals.
• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder
will be automatically turned off. If the LCD Monitor
is rotated towards the lens side through, then the
Viewfinder will be activated.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ BURST MODE] >>
[ON].
• When the LCD Monitor is rotated towards the lens
side, the One-Touch Navigation icon will not be
displayed even if you press the center of the Joystick
Control.
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Recording with the Built-in LED
Video Light
• The [ ] Indication appears.
To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up
mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance
the light’s brightness.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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31
1 Press the [LIGHT] Button
.
2 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
31
23
.
23
• When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be
recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures
are recorded.
• The Built-in LED Video Light lights and the Gain
Up mode is set to on.
• Gain Up mode will be brighter than when only
the Video Light is on, however, ghost images
will appear.
„ To Stop the RapidFire Consecutive
Photoshot in Progress
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
2 Press the [LIGHT] Button.
2
• Gain Up mode is set to off.
• To eliminate ghost images, use this mode.
• For other notes concerning this item, see pages
50~51.
3 Press the [LIGHT] Button.
3
• The Video Light turns off.
1
• Pressing the [LIGHT] Button again returns to
.
1
2
3
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
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Recording Mode
„ To Stop the Self-timer in Progress
Quick Start
Press the [MENU] Button
.
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This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx.
1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
• This is only activated in the following cases:
- A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape
Recording Mode is set.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by
recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.
You can zoom in up to 28× optically.
- A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode
is set.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the [QUICK START] Button 27 .
1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out) :
Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in) :
• The Quick Start Recording Lamp
lights up.
27
(Press the button again to cancel it.)
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
13
27
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [OFF].
• Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few
• The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
seconds.
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3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
to [ON].
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• The Camcorder will be ready for recording in
approximately 1.7 seconds.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
„ To Cancel the Quick Start when the
Power is OFF
To Take Close-up Shots of Small
Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1×, the
Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close
as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the
Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded
with this function.
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick
Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
• Set to Card Recording Mode.
To Use the Zoom Microphone Function
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity are varied for
recording sounds.
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
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• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >>
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[ON].
• The [
] Indication is displayed.
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2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button
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„ To Cancel the Zoom Microphone
Function
• The [ ] Indication flashes and the recording
starts after 10 seconds. After recording, the
Self-Timer will be canceled.
Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ZOOM MIC] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
• If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is set, the
maximum recordable pictures (max. 10 pictures) are
recorded. (p. 24)
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Recording Mode
Digital Zoom Function
Image Stabilizer Function
This function is useful when you want to record
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal
zoom range of 1× to 28× magnification. With the
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification
from 50× up to 1000×.
If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
• If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may
not be stabilized.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ EIS] >> [ON].
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [50×]
or [1000×].
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• The [
] Indication appears.
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50×
Digital zooming to 50×
1000× Digital zooming to 1000×
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or [PHOTO SHOT] Button
to start
recording.
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2 Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W] or
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
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„ To Cancel the Image Stabilizer Function
Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ EIS] >> [OFF].
„ To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
Fade In/Out Functions
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
• Fade In :
The image and audio gradually appear.
• Fade Out :
About the Variable Speed Zoom
Function
The image and audio gradually disappear.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
• When pushing the [W/T] Lever as far as it will go,
you can zoom from 1× to 28× in 3.1 seconds at the
maximum in the Recording Mode.
• The zoom speed varies according to the amount of
movement of the [W/T] Lever.
1 Set [ SETUP] >> [ FADE COLOR] >>
[BLACK] or [WHITE].
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2 Press the Joystick Control 33 to display
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the
lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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Recording Mode
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to select
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] 33 to select
2 Move the Joystick Control [►]
[
].
[
].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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• The [ ] Indication flashes and then is
displayed.
• The [ W] or [ B] Indication flashes and then
is displayed.
• The entire screen becomes brighter.
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4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button
.
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„ To Resume Normal Recording
Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [ ] again.
Start recording. (Fade in)
When you start recording, the image/audio
disappeared completely and the image/audio
gradually appears.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
MagicPix Function
This function allows you to record color images
brightly in a dark place without using the Video Light.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the Joystick Control 33 twice to
display the One-Touch Navigation icon on
the lower right of the screen.
Pause recording. (Fade out)
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
to select
[
].
„ To Cancel Fading
Move the Joystick Control [◄] to select [ ] again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.
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Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines
from behind the subject being recorded.)
• The [
displayed.
] Indication flashes and then is
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• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
► MF
1 Press the Joystick Control 33 to display
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the
lower right of the screen.
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
to
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„ To Cancel the MagicPix Function
Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [
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] again.
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
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Recording Mode
Soft-Skin Mode
Cinema Function
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone.
In order to get the best result, avoid background colors
similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this
may result in a softer background lacking in detail.
This function is for recording a cinema-like image.
• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [
CINEMA] >> [ON].
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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1 Press the Joystick Control 33 to display
the One-Touch Navigation icon on the
lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
• Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the
screen.
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to select
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[
].
„ To Cancel the Cinema Function
Set [ ADVANCE] >> [
CINEMA] >> [OFF].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
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Recording in Special Situations
(Scene Mode)
• The [
displayed.
] Indication flashes and then is
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recording situations.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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to [MANUAL].
• To obtain the best effect, we recommend to frame
the subject as shown above in the picture.
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„ To Cancel the Soft-Skin Mode
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ] again.
• The [
Navigation icon appears.
] Indication and the One-Touch
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
2 Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> a
desired mode ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]).
Wind Noise Reduction Function
This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the
microphone when recording.
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• Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [ON].
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• The Indication of the selected Mode appears.
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„ To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction
Function
Set [ BASIC] >> [ WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
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Recording Mode
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• For recording scenes involving quick
movements, such as sports scenes.
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• Use when you want to make people (subjects)
stand out from the background.
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5)
[
] Low Light Mode
• For brightening a dark scene.
] Spotlight Mode
• For recording a subject under a spotlight.
] Surf & Snow Mode
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1) Automatic White Balance Adjustment [
2) Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent
lamp) [
3) Outdoor Mode [
4) The white balance setting that was previously
set manually [
]
[
• For recording in glaring surroundings, such as
ski slopes, beaches, etc.
]
]
„ To Cancel the Scene Mode
Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or,
set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
]
„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 52.
Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
until
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] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
the [
Recording in Natural Colors
(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the
Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not
be able to bring out natural colors. In this case, the
white balance can be adjusted manually.
When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap
on, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not
function properly. Please turn on the Camcorder after
removing the Lens Cap.
Adjusting White Balance Manually
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light
and adjusts so that white will appear 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 function is called Automatic
White Balance Adjustment.
For light outside the functional Auto White Balance
Adjustment range, use the Manual White Balance
Adjustment Mode.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [MANUAL].
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [MANUAL].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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• The [
] Indication and the One-Touch
Navigation icon appears.
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• The [
Navigation icon appears.
] Indication and the One-Touch
2 Move the Joystick Control [▼]
until the
white balance indication appears. ([
etc.)
]
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▼]
until the
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etc.)
]
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select a desired White Balance Mode.
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Recording Mode
1)
The effective range of Automatic White Balance
Adjustment on this Camcorder
Blue sky
Cloudy sky (rain)
TV screen
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3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
until the [ ] Indication is displayed.
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3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
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White fluorescent lamp
Halogen light bulb
Incandescent light bulb
Sunrise or sunset
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4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white
subject.
Candlelight
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5 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
until the
• For other notes concerning this item, see pages
52~53.
[
] Indication stops flashing.
„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment
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Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
until
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
the [ ] Indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
About White Balance Sensor
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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [MANUAL].
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The White Balance Sensor
determines the
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
nature of the light source during recording.
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• The [
] Indication and the One-Touch
Navigation icon appears.
• Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your
hand during recording because White Balance will
not function normally.
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▼]
until the
Shutter Speed Indication appears.
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3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
to
adjust the shutter speed.
„ Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode
1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s when the EIS
is OFF.
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the
shutter speed to be faster.
„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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. In this case, adjust the
White Balance.
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Recording Mode
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too
bright or too dark.
24 to [FOCUS].
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
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to [MANUAL].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
• The [►MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)
appears.
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• The [
] Indication and the One-Touch
Navigation icon appears.
3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▼]
until the
adjust the focus.
Iris Indication appears.
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• If you keep moving the Joystick Control [►] or
[◄] 33 , the speed of adjusting becomes faster.
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3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►]
to
• 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.
adjust the iris.
„ Range of Iris Adjustment
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,
OPEN (Opened) + 0dB, ..., 18dB
„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]
or [FOCUS].
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the
image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the
image becomes brighter.
The value to which + dB is attached indicates a
Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality
of the image deteriorates.
„ To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to
[AUTO].
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a
situation where auto focus may not function well.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
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1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch
to [MANUAL].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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• The [
] Indication and the One-Touch
Navigation icon appears.
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Playback Mode
Adjusting the Sound Volume
Playback Mode
Adjust the speaker volume for playback.
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately
after the recording.
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to adjust
1 Push the [–
the volume.
/ VOL +] Lever
• Towards [+]: increases the volume
• Towards [–]: decreases the volume
(The closer to [+], the higher the volume.)
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lights up.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp
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• When the adjustment is completed, the volume
indication [ ] will disappear.
• If you do not hear the sound, check the settings of
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2 Set the Mode Dial
Mode.
to Tape Playback
[
SETUP] >> [ 12bit AUDIO].
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the lower right of the screen.
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
Finding a Scene You Want to Play
Back
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3 Move the Joystick Control [◄] 33 to rewind
the tape.
• Set to Tape Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
Cue/Review Playback
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• Rewind the tape to the point where you want to
start playback.
• When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding
stops automatically.
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4 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
playback.
to start
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If the Joystick Control [►] or [◄]
is moved
during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback A or
• The [►] Indication appears.
Review Playback B .
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• If a cassette recorded with copyright protection
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by
mosaic-like patterns.
• If the Joystick Control is held continuously, it turns to
Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release
it.
• During Cue/Review playback, fast-moving images
may show noise as a mosaic.
„ To Stop Playback
Move the Joystick Control [▼] to select [ ].
• Before and after Cue/Review playback, the screen
may become blue for a moment or images may be
distorted.
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Playback Mode
3 Start Playback.
Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and
frame-advance playback.
Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures
Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous
picture
• Set to Tape Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture
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1 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
to start
playback.
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
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Folder File Number
Picture Size (p. 48)
File Number
• The playback image stops in the Still Playback
Mode.
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3 Push the [W/T] Lever
.
To Select a Desired File and Playing
Back
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Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are
displayed.
• The [ΙΙ►] or [◄ΙΙ] Indication appears.
• With each push of the [W] Button, still pictures
advance in the reverse direction.
1 Push the [–
the images.
/ VOL +] Lever 13 to switch
With each push of the [T] Button, still pictures
advances in the forward direction. If you keep
pushing the Lever, still pictures advance
continuously.
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• If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode
for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches
to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from
excessive wear and tear.
Towards [+] : Full-screen display
(Displays 1 image.)
Towards [–] : Multi-screen display
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)
„ To Resume Normal Playback
Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [ ] again.
1
2
3
Picture Size
Playing Back a Memory Card
It plays back files recorded on a Card.
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File Number
NO.5
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Folder File Number
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lights up.
1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch
to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp
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2
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2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►]
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to select a desired file.
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2 Set the Mode Dial
Mode.
to Picture Playback
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on
the lower right of the screen.
• In the Multi-screen display,
- Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►]
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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to
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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
Control. The next, or previous Multi-Screen will be
displayed.
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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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Playback Mode
3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33
to select [DELETE 1 FILE] and press the
Slide Show
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played
back like a Slide Show.
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Joystick Control
.
DELETE
• Set to Picture Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
DELETE 1 FILE
ALL FILES
1 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
to select
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SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
[
].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
select [YES] and press the Joystick Control
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.
DELETE
DELETE THIS IMAGE?
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NO
YES
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
• The [
] Indication is displayed.
• The selected file is deleted from the Card.
• If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled.
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• Each of the pictures are played back for several
seconds.
[
].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
„ To Stop the Slide Show
Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [
] again.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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Deleting the Files Recorded on a
Card
Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files
recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot
be restored.
2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
select [ALL FILES] and press the Joystick
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Control
.
DELETE
• Set to Picture Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
DELETE 1 FILE
ALL FILES
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
To Select and Delete Files
3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
1 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] 33 to
select [YES] and press the Joystick Control
select the file to be deleted.
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.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
DELETE
DELETE ALL IMAGES?
NO
YES
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SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
• All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased.
• A locked file cannot be erased.
• If there are many files on a card, it may take
longer to delete files.
2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to select
[
].
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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Playback Mode
Writing Printing Data on a Card
(DPOF Setting)
Protecting the Files on a Card
(Lock Setting)
Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to
prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked,
the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.)
• Set to Picture Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as
the number of images to be printed, can be written to
the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format.
• Set to Picture Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
1 Set [ BASIC] >> [ PROTECT] >> [YES].
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ DPOF SET] >>
[SET].
• When all images are not printed, select
[CANCEL ALL].
33
28
33
PROTECT
28
DPOF SET
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►]
33
to select the file to be locked, and press
33
the Joystick Control
.
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
PROTECT
2 Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►]
33
to select a desired picture and press the
1
33
Joystick Control
.
• The selected picture is marked with a frame.
• The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is
displayed.
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
• The selected file is locked and the [
Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to
]
DPOF SET
2
1
lock 2 or more files.
• Press the Joystick Control
2
2
again to cancel.
33
3 Repeat Step 2 and press the [MENU] Button
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
28 when the setup is completed.
• The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch.
(p. 53)
3 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] 33 to
select the number of pictures to be printed,
33
and press the Joystick Control
.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
• The number of prints
picture set.
is displayed in the
2
• You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected number
of pictures can be printed as you set the number
of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.)
• 2 or more files can be set in succession.
4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 and press the [MENU]
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Button
when the setup is completed.
„ About the 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.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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Playback Mode
Formatting a Card
Playing Back on Your TV
By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the
recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.
• Before connecting them, turn off the power of both
the Camcorder and TV.
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder,
format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data
recorded on a Card.
• When formatting the card all protected files
(lock) are also deleted.
• Set to Picture Playback Mode.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the
lower right of the screen.
1 Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder.
2 Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the
Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input
Jacks of the TV.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ CARD FORMAT]
>> [YES].
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[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
33
• A confirmation message appears, select [YES]
and formatting will be carried out.
1
CARD FORMAT
DELETES ALL DATA
NO
YES
SETUP
ENTER
EXIT
• When the formatting is completed, the screen
becomes white.
• It may not be possible to use a Card formatted by
this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format
the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make
sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC
before proceeding.
• Normally, it is not necessary to format the card. If
a message appears even though you insert and
remove the card several times, format it.
• If the SD Memory Card is formatted on other
equipment, the time spent for recording may become
longer.
If the SD Memory Card is formatted on a PC, it
cannot be used on the Camcorder.
Format the SD Memory Card on the Camcorder, in
this case.
• The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system
based on SD Memory Card Specifications.
• Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1 .
• When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into
the [AV OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
3 Turn on this Camcorder and set the Mode
Dial 32 to the Tape Playback Mode.
4 Select the input channel on the TV.
5 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
33 to select the [ ] to start
playback.
• The image and audio are output
on the TV.
6 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to select
the [ ] to stop playback.
„ If the image or audio from this
Camcorder is not output on the TV
• Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they
go.
• Check the connected terminal.
• Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). (For
more information, please read the operating
instructions for the TV.)
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
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Editing Mode
Editing Mode
Copying onto a DVD Recorder or
a VCR (Dubbing)
Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored
on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the
instructions for the recorder.
Recording from a Tape onto a Card
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card
from scenes that have already been recorded on a
cassette.
• Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder,
and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in
the DVD Recorder or VCR.
32
1 Set the Mode Dial
Mode.
to Tape Playback
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on
the lower right of the screen.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
32
1 Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder.
„ Connecting with the AV Cable
33
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
2 Insert a tape which already has recorded
contents and a card.
33
3 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
to start
playback and set the Camcorder to Still
Playback Mode at the scene you wish
to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT]
1
23
Button
.
23
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.
• Connect the Camcorder and the Recorder by
1
using the AV Cable
.
„ Connecting with the optional DV cable
(Only for equipment with a DV terminal)
2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape
Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and
recorder.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
4 Move the Joystick Control
33
[▲]
to start playback.
• The image and sound are
reproduced.
5 Start recording.
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Editing Mode
„ To Cancel the Standby for Recording
6 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 33 to stop
When the Camcorder is standby for recording,
playback.
move the Joystick Control [▼] and select the [ ].
7 Stop recording.
„ To Stop Dubbing
Move the Joystick Control [▲] to select [
• For more information, refer to the operating
instructions for your TV set and recorder.
] again.
CAUTION:
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying
of copyrighted recordings may be copyright
infringement.
„ 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.
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 54.
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing)
By connecting this Camcorder with other digital
video equipment (such as another Camcorder of
the same format/model) that has a DV input/output
Terminal, and using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface
Cable PV-DDC9 (optional) 1 , high quality images and
sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.
PC Connection With DV Interface
Cable
A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC
(Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable
(Optional) using products and software from a number
of video editing software companies.
Using products from video editing software companies
allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV
Interface.
• Set to Tape Playback Mode (Player/Recorder)
1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video
equipment with the DV cable.
Our DVC being OHCI compliant should
have no problem working with any OHCI
compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing
software package.
1
Player/Recorder:
2 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape
Playback Mode.
Player:
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3 Move the Joystick Control [▲]
to start
playback.
• Personal Computer must be equipped with an DV
Terminal.
• During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect the
DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder off as this
may cause a PC hang-up error.
[One-Touch Navigation icon]
• 1394 (i.LINK) Interface must conform to OHCI (Open
Host Controller Interface Specification).
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Recorder:
4 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC STDBY] >>
[YES], then move the Joystick Control [▲]
to select [ ].
• Recording starts.
SP 3h59m59s29f
12:34:56AM
JAN
2
2005
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With a PC
„ For Macintosh
OS:
With a PC
Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.3
CPU:
iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or
Power Mac G5
RAM:
64 MB or more
• The USB equipment operates with the driver
installed as standard in OS.
Using Camcorder with a PC
An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory
Card can be transferred to your personal
computer.
Software Installation (For Windows)
• If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the
Internet, please download the USB Driver and Video
Stream Driver.
„ USB Driver (p. 39) :
The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated
Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE.
Installing the USB Driver (For Windows
98SE Only) For Using the Built-in SD
Driver Feature
• If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the
Internet, please download the USB Driver.
• Please install USB Driver first before connecting the
Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB
Cable (not supplied) only if you have Windows 98SE
OS.
„ Video Stream Driver (p. 42)
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.
1 In order to download and install the Driver,
go to
• If your computer has Windows Me/2000/XP, the
USB Driver is not required to be installed.
1 In order to download and install the USB
Driver, go to
2 Click the software to be downloaded.
Using the USB Driver
2 Click [Camcorder] on the screen.
3 Click [USB Driver version 1.00].
4 Decompress the downloaded data.
Operating environment
• Despite having the Operating environment indicated,
it may not be possible to use the program with some
types of personal computers.
• When you connect to an USB 2.0 interface board,
use a certified board with the USB 2.0 (HI-SPEED
USB) logo.
5 Double click icon.
• The set up program starts running.
6 Click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog
appears.
„ For Windows
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with
preinstalled;
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:
Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 300 MHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
RAM:
7 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
• Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
• After completing the installation, Click [Finish].
32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 30 MB or more
Interface:
8 After the USB Driver is installed, please
restart your computer.
USB 1.1 or more
• For Windows Me/2000/XP users, the USB
equipment operates with the driver installed as
standard in OS.
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With a PC
„ Windows 98SE Users
4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable
The following messages may be displayed when
connecting this Camcorder and your personal
computer via USB Cable.
1
Disk] (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000
users).
5 Click [Open folder to view files using
1) The message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is
displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS”.
2) The message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is
displayed.
2
Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For
Windows XP users).
[Windows 98SE/Me/2000]
[Windows XP]
• Enter “C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS”.
• You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the
path.
1
Connecting the Personal Computer and
Camcorder
2
• When your OS is Windows 98SE, install USB Driver
before connecting.
• Never connect the USB Cable until the USB
Driver is installed.
• 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.
• After the USB Driver is installed and USB
Connection Cable is connected to the Camcorder,
open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check
that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive
(only when card is inserted into the Camcorder).
It enables you to operate it in the same way as a
floppy disk drive, and you can use the same drag
and drop or copy methods.
• You can view images stored on the Memory Card
and also save them to your hard disk.
• Please do not change file or folder names on the
Personal Computer. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Camcorder.
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.
„ For Windows
„ For Macintosh
1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.
1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.
2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode.
3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal
computer with USB Cable and turn the
Camcorder to “ON”.
3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh
with USB Cable.
• It enters PC Connecting Mode.
4 Double click the “NO_NAME” icon.
• You can view images stored on the Memory
Card and also save them to your hard disk.
• Please do not change file or folder names on the
Personal Computer. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Camcorder.
• Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is
automatically installed by Windows Plug and
Play when connected for the first time.
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With a PC
„ For Macintosh
To disconnect USB cable safely
Removing the USB Cable safely for
Macintosh
„ For Windows
If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on,
error dialog may appear. In such 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 appears.
1
Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared
when you connected the Camcorder with the
USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect
the USB Cable.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click
[Stop].
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.
3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is
selected and click [OK].
Even when the following operations are performed,
the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is
removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the
1
above operation
is completed before proceeding.
• When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
• You can safely disconnect the cable.
• When SD Memory Card is removed.
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending on
your OS, operating environment and the mode of the
Camcorder.
Windows XP/2000:
• When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Mass Storage Device] or [Matshita DVC USB
Device]
• When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
Windows Me:
• When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Disk] or [Matshita DVC]
• Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, 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.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the
Card data.
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With a PC
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the
Using as a Web Camera
following conditions must be met.
• Windows XP SP2 or later is needed.
• To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start]
>> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires
Internet connection.)
• You have direct dial-up connection capability to the
Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the
same Network (LAN).
• Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If you
have a version older than 5.0, download the latest
version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page:
(For download and installation instructions, please
refer to Help on the Home Page.)
• If you are connected to the Internet through a
firewall or a router, proper communication will not be
possible.
If the Camcorder is connected to your personal
computer, you can send video and sound from the
Camcorder to the other parties via the network.
• Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video
Stream Driver is installed.
This feature can be used only if both parties are
using the same operating system. Please see
chart below.
[Send]
[Receive]
[Software]
Windows
Messenger
Windows XP ← OK → Windows XP
Windows
Windows XP ← NG →
98SE/Me/2000
Windows
98SE/
Me/2000
Windows
98SE/Me/2000 Messenger
MSN
← OK →
Operating environment
OS:
Installing the Video Stream Driver
• For Windows XP users, the USB equipment
operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.
• If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the
Internet, please download the Video Stream Driver.
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with
preinstalled;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
(With this version of Windows XP, SP2 or later is
needed.)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:
1 In order to download and install the Video
Stream Driver, go to
Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higher
Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible
CPU)
RAM:
128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 250 MB or more
Interface:
2 Click [Camcorder] on the screen.
3 Click [Video Stream Driver version 1.00].
4 Decompress the downloaded data.
USB 1.1 or more
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the
additional minimum requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit or more)
Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more
Communication Speed:
56 kbps or faster is recommended.
Necessary software:
Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):
Sound card
5 Double click icon.
• The set up program starts running.
6 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
• Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
• After completing the installation, click [Finish].
7 After the Video Stream Driver is installed,
please restart your computer.
Speaker or headphones
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With a PC
„ Windows 98SE/Me Users
Connecting the Camcorder to Personal
Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
The following messages may be displayed when
connecting this Camcorder and your personal
computer via USB Cable.
1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode
or Tape Playback Mode.
• To send the live camera picture to a PC, set the
Camcorder to Tape Recording mode.
• To send pictures recorded on a tape to a PC,
set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode.
1) The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE.
Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows
Me.
• If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of
the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS
CD-ROM and assign the path.
2 Connect the Camcorder to your personal
computer with USB Cable.
2) The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
• If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the above
mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and
assign the path.
• You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the
path.
„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web
camera
When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera
in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the
One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the one
in usual operation.
• When the Camcorder and personal 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 Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
1
2
In usual operation
1
2
In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback
Mode)
• Even if you move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►]
), the selected direction on the
One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead
of appearing from the side of the screen when you
press the center of the Joystick Control.
• For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio
Device” is required. Click [Next] and proceed.
(
,
,
,
3 Start the Windows Messenger (For
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
• Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >>
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
• If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation
CD may be required.
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With a PC
• When you use Windows XP, the other parties via
the network have to use the Windows Messenger
on Windows XP. When you use 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.
3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport
Wizard] dialog appears.
• If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal
computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.
• If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, 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.
4 Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
5 After the setup is completed, sign in and
start the Windows Messenger.
• For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows
Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock]
and proceed.
Setting up the Windows Messenger
When starting the 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 [Click here to sign in].
6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is
connected correctly.
2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click
[OK].
7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera]
menu.
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With a PC
8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is
connected correctly.
• For other information about Windows Messenger,
please refer to Help.
• When access is finished, close Windows Messenger,
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the
USB Cable.
• If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera
continuously for two hours, the communication
is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart
Windows Messenger and set up the communication
again.
6 Select [USB Audio Device] in the
[Microphone] menu.
Setting up the MSN Messenger
When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time,
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen
is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has
already been done.) For more details, please read the
corresponding Help file.
7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the
[Tools] menu.
1 Click [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].
8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera
1
Device] is selected.
3 Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
1
4 After the setup is completed, sign in and
start the MSN Messenger.
• For other information about MSN Messenger, please
refer to Help.
• If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera
continuously for two hours, the communication is
automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN
Messenger and set up the communication again.
• When access is finished, close MSN Messenger,
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the
USB Cable.
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With a PC
• When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode
If you no longer need software or
driver (Uninstall)
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.
• 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.
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control
Panel], select the software or the driver
from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
• Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
2 After software or driver is uninstalled,
please restart your computer.
• If you install the USB Driver or Video Stream Driver
after the USB Cable is connected, or if you do not
follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder
will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete
the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described
below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.
• With the Camcorder and personal computer
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device
Notes
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft® Windows®, Windows Messenger®, MSN
Messenger® and DirectX® are either trademarks or
registered 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.
• All other names, company names, product names,
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks
or registered trademarks of their respective
corporations.
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC]
in [Ports] or
1
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
1
([!DVC]
will differ depending on the OS
or operating environment of your personal
computer.)
• 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.
1
• In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video
camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder.
• These instructions do not cover the basic operations
of the personal computer or define any terms. For
this information, refer to the Operating Instructions
which accompany your personal computer.
• Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software
or destroy the data in transfer.
• 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 or MSN Messenger,
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
About the SD Memory Card
SD Memory Card (Optional)
The SD Memory Card 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.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
• All other company and product names in the
operating instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective corporations.
Files recorded on an 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.
• Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as
picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if
folders are deleted.
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With a PC
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 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.
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.
[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.
• [DCIM], etc. are necessary items in the folder
structure. They have nothing to do with actual
operations.
• In the 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 software without an indication function,
indication data, such as date, are not displayed.
Depending on the software in use, the date and the
time may not be displayed correctly.
• The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as
a conventional memory for a Camcorder, Personal
Computer or others.
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◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► :
Still Advance Playback (p. 33)
Recording Check (p. 22)
Others
:
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are
shown on the screen.
: Remaining Battery Power
• Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the
Blank Search (p. 23)
:
Repeat Playback (p. 53)
Shutter Speed (p. 30)
► :
1/500 :
Slide Show Playback (p. 34)
:
F2.4 :
6dB
F Number (p. 31)
Gain Value (p. 31)
display will change:
→
→
→
→
. If the battery discharges, then
(
)
will flash.
R0:45 : Remaining Tape Time
Fade (White) (pp. 26~27)
W :
Fade (Black) (pp. 26~27)
B :
:
:
• Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When
it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts
flashing.)
• During a 15-second or shorter recording, the
remaining tape time indication may not be displayed
or the remaining tape time may not be displayed
correctly.
Auto White Balance (p. 29)
White Balance Adjustment Mode
(pp. 29~30)
Outdoor Mode (p. 29)
Indoor Mode (recording under
incandescent lamp) (p. 29)
:
:
• 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.
MagicPix Function (p. 27)
:
:
Zoom Microphone (p. 25)
Wind Noise Reduction (p. 28)
Progressive Photoshot Mode (p. 23)
:
:
:
Tape Recording Mode (p. 22)
Tape Playback Mode (p. 32)
Card Recording Mode (p. 23)
Picture Playback Mode (p. 33)
PC Mode (p. 40)
:
:
:
:
Soft Skin Mode (p. 28)
Volume adjustment (p. 32)
:
12:34:56AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 49)
Photoshot Picture Quality (p. 23)
,
:
:
0 :
Remaining Number of Photoshot
pictures (When the remaining number
of Photoshot pictures reaches 0, the
red indication flashes.)
Folder/File Display
File Number
Number of DPOF Setting (p. 35)
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Recording (p. 24)
Lock Setting (p. 35)
LED Video Light is on. (p. 24)
Cinema Mode (p. 28)
:
Digital Zoom (p. 26)
:
SP :
Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed
Mode) (p. 21)
100-0001 :
No. 00 :
1 :
LP :
Long Play Mode (Recording Speed
Mode) (p. 21)
:
:
:
Automatic Mode (p. 22)
Manual Mode (pp. 28~31)
Image Stabilizer (p. 26)
:
:
:
12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
Gain up (p. 24)
:
MF:
Manual Focus (p. 31)
Web Camera Mode (Recording) (p. 43)
Web Camera Mode (Playback) (p. 43)
[640 × 480] Image size
Back Light Mode (p. 27)
:
:
:
Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
Portrait Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
Low Light Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
Spotlight Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
Surf & Snow Mode (Scene Mode)
(p. 28)
Recording (p. 22)
Recording Pause (p. 22)
Standby Mode
:
:
:
• For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the
size display is determined as follows according to
the number of horizontal pixels.
:
:
:
640 or more, less than 800 (The size is
not displayed at under 640 pixels.)
:
● :
SVGA
800 or more, less than 1 024
1 024 or more, less than 1 280
1 280 or more, less than 1 600
1 600 or more, less than 2 048
2 048 or more
:
(Green) :
XGA
:
(Green
Flash) :
:
SXGA
UXGA
QXGA
:
Still Playback (p. 32)
:
:
Self-Timer Recording (p. 25)
Playback (p. 32)
Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 32)
Rewind/Review Playback (p. 32)
:
► :
►► :
◄◄ :
Photoshot Mode
(White):
(Red):
While Photoshot recording is activated
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While the Card being read
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
(Green):
(Red):
Using the card that cannot be
recognized
Confirmatory Indications
„ To Display Date/Time Indication
This switches between date and time indications.
Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ DATE/TIME]
>> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. (pp. 18, 19, 20)
• The Camcorder automatically records the date and
time of picture taking on the tape.
A cassette with the accidental erasure
:
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
The built-in battery is low. (p. 20)
[--] /
:
:
„ To Change the Display Mode
The Warning/Alarm Indication appears
when you record yourself. Turn the LCD
Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check
the Warning/Alarm Indication.
Set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF].
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to
all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to
minimum display. (pp. 19, 20)
No card is inserted.
:
„ Progressive Photoshot
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in
the following cases.
The tape came to the end during
recording.
END :
The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
:
When using Tape Recording Mode
Textual Indications
• Digital Zoom [
]
• 1/750 s or faster shutter speed
• When brightness is insufficient
• When the MagicPix Function is ON
• When the Portrait is used
• When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
When using Card Recording Mode
• When brightness is insufficient
• When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
DEW DETECT/
EJECT 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. (p. 55)
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
„ Power Save Mode
Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >>
The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
[5 MINUTES] or [OFF].
[OFF]:
An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 60). This
may solve the problem.
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation,
the standby mode automatically will be set. In the
standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than
usual to start recording after you press the Recording
Start/Stop Button.
LOW BATTERY:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (p. 11)
NO TAPE:
No tape is inserted. (pp. 13~14)
CHECK REC TAB:
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation,
the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the
tape or to prevent the battery from running down.
When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
• The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off
when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable
with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the
PC Mode.
You are attempting to record pictures on a tape
with the accidental erasure prevention slider
placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting Digital Dubbing on a tape with
the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in
the [SAVE] position.
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.
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly because the
medium is protected by a copy guard.
CARD ERROR:
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the
shipping condition.
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >>
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the
incompatible card to Card Slot.
[YES].
• The initializing takes a little while.
• Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 20) that
has been adjusted.
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„ Inserting/Removing the Cassette
NO CARD:
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
• When inserting a previously recorded Cassette,
use the Blank Search Function (p. 23) 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.
• If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning
of the tape before starting recording.
There are no recorded files on the card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
• When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
• When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
• Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.
• When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover,
do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the
cover.
You are attempting to play back data not
compatible with this Camcorder.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD Memory
Card is set to [LOCK].
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB Cable is connected to the Camcorder in
Card Recording Mode.
„ Alarm Sounds
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [ SETUP] is set to
[ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
• When you start recording
• When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than
[OFF] in [ SCENE MODE] during MagicPix
Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC
Mode with the USB Cable connected to the
Camcorder.
• When you pause recording
2 Beeps 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.
You are attempting to record pictures on a
Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to the
Camcorder.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The Camcorder is connected to a personal
computer that does not support USB2.0.
CAN NOT USE USB:
„ Recording on a Card
• Even if the [
SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
• When the color of the screen changes or blurs,
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
Photoshot
• Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image
quality.
• For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a
card, refer to page 24.
• The sound cannot be recorded.
• While data is being recorded on a card, do not
operate the Mode Dial.
You are connecting the USB Cable with the DV
Cable connected.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than
[OFF] in [ SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].
TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:
You are attempting to select an item in [
SCENE MODE] when Light is on.
• When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove
a card.
Notes and Hints
• Another product may degrade or not play back data
recorded on this Camcorder.
„ Concerning the Power Supply
• When the Camcorder has been used for a long time,
the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a
malfunction.
• If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although
the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the
Battery and reattach it.
• If set [
PICT. QUALITY] >> [
], mosaic-pattern
noise may appear on a playback image depending
on the picture content.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
• One more still picture may be recorded after you
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
• If [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set,
the Camcorder records the maximum number of
pictures recordable.
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• Intervals between recording pictures may become
longer depending on the card. We recommend using
a Panasonic SD Memory Card.
• Since about half the power of normal recording
is used in quick start standby, using Quick Start
reduces the recordable time.
• 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.
• The zoom magnification may differ from when it
is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the
recording starts.
„ Self-timer Recording
• When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [ SETUP]
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video
Light
• The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 meters) of
the Camcorder.
• By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the
Self-timer Standby Mode is canceled.
• Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
• Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
• Do not look directly into the light.
• If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
• Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will
make conditions even brighter.
• The LED video light enables simply lightening
the images taken in a dimly-lit place. We also
recommend using it in a bright place to obtain high
quality images.
„ Zoom In/Out Functions
• When zooming in and taking a picture while holding
the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the
image stabilizer function.
• When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is
4.3 feet (1.3 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
• When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not
be focused easily.
„ Zoom Microphone Function
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not work
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
„ Quick Start
• During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute
amount of electricity is consumed.
„ Digital Zoom Functions
• 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.
• White balance cannot be set in the Digital Zoom
range.
• When you set [ POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES]
and the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause
Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick
Start Standby Mode. To turn the Camcorder on
again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and then
set it to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be
restored.)
• This Function is not activated in the following case:
- Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while
the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.
• 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, the Lamp turns on and the
quick start mode is restored.
• Press and hold the [QUICK START] Button for
approx 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby
Mode. The Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will
be 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 Camcorder is Quick-Started with the
White Balance on automatic, it may take some time
until the White Balance is adjusted if the scene
being recorded has a light source different from the
scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix Function is
used, however, the White Balance of the scene last
recorded is retained.)
„ Image Stabilizer Function
• When the MagicPix Function is used, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
• When the Gain Up mode is set to ON, the image
stabilizer function does not work. If so, the [
indication flashes.
]
]
• Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may
change or colors may not look natural.
• After-images may appear.
• When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn
the Image Stabilizer off.
• In the following cases, the Image Stabilizer Function
may not work effectively.
- When the digital zoom is used
- When a conversion lens 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
„ Fade In/Fade Out Functions
• While the Fade in/Fade out function is selected, it
takes several seconds to display the image when
you start recording images. Besides, it also takes
several seconds to pause recording.
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• Using the Light Function cancels any of the Scene
Modes.
Sports Mode
„ Backlight Compensation Function
• When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight
Compensation Function does not work.
• For 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 you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial,
the Backlight Compensation Function is canceled.
„ MagicPix Function
• If set in a bright place, the screen may become
whitish for a while.
• The MagicPix Function is canceled when you
operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or the Mode Dial.
• In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented in
a time-lapse-like manner.
• Adjust the Focus manually.
• The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically
turned off.
• White Balance cannot be set.
• The Shutter Speed cannot be adjusted.
• The Scene Mode cannot be set.
• If the light is insufficient, the Sports Mode does
not function. The [ ] Indication flashes.
• If this mode is used indoors, the screen may
flicker.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
• If you record a still picture in Progressive
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of the
recorded still picture may become unstable.
• If this mode is used for indoors, the screen may
flicker. If so, change the [ SCENE MODE]
setting to [OFF].
• When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is
recommended that you use a tripod.
• The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging
time of CCD longer up to approx. 30× longer than
usual, so that dark scenes that are invisible to
the naked eyes can be recorded brightly. For this
reason, bright dots may be seen, but this is not a
malfunction.
Low Light Mode
• Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
• The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In this
Spotlight Mode
case, the [
] Indication flashes.
• If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded
image may become whitish and the periphery of
the recorded image extremely dark.
Surf & Snow Mode
• If the recording subject is extremely bright, the
recorded image may become whitish.
• The Backlight Compensation Function cannot be
changed.
„ Soft-Skin Mode
• If the background or anything else in the scene
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be
softened.
„ White Balance
• If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be
clear.
• When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens
Cap attached, the automatic White Balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn
the Camcorder on after removing the Lens Cap.
• When setting both the White Balance and the Iris/
Gain, set the White Balance first.
„ Wind Noise Reduction Function
• 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.)
• Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the
White Balance for correct adjustment.
In the following cases, you cannot change
White Balance:
• When you set the Zoom higher than 28×
• When you display a Menu
„ Cinema Function
• Images played back vary depending on the TV
connected. Please refer to the operating instructions
for your TV.
• 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.
• When you use the MagicPix Mode
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.
„ Scene Mode
• If any of the Scene Modes are selected, you cannot
adjust the shutter speed (p. 30) or iris (p. 31).
• Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the
Scene Modes.
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During setting in the manual adjustment mode
• When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.
„ Playing Back a Card
• While the data on a card is playing back, do not
operate the Mode Dial.
„ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
• 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.
• 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.
• Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light
or sodium light because the color and brightness of
the playback image may change.
• If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the
screen becomes white.
• If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different
format or file data is defective, the whole display
becomes bluish and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD]
Indication may appear as a warning.
• When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove
a card.
• When playing back a picture recorded on other
equipment, its size and that of this Camcorder may
appear differently.
• It takes time to display the file depending on the
number of pixels of the file.
• 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, the picture may not be played back or
the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.
• When playing back a non standardized file, the
Folder File Number may not be displayed.
• When recording in the extremely bright place, the
color of the screen may change or flickers. If so
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
• If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 27) or Scene
Mode (p. 28), you cannot adjust the shutter speed.
„ Manual Iris Adjustment
• Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris
values that are not displayed.
• 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.
„ Slide Show
• Playback time may take longer than usual depending
on the picture.
• If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 27) or Scene
Mode (p. 28), you cannot adjust the iris.
• If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be
canceled.
„ Deleting the Files Recorded on a 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.
„ Playing Back
Repeat Playback
If you set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REPEAT PLAY]
>> [ON], the Camcorder switches to Repeat Play
Mode, and the [ ►] Indication appears. (To cancel
Repeat Playback Mode, set the [ REPEAT PLAY]
to [OFF].)
Choosing Sound during Playback
You can select the sound by using the [ AUDIO
OUT] setting on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu.
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub
sound)
„ DPOF
• DPOF setting made on another camera may not
be recognized by Camcorder. Perform the DPOF
Settings on your Camcorder.
• Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time.
Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.
„ Lock Setting
• The Lock Setting carried out by this Camcorder is
only effective for this Camcorder.
• The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch
on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you
cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved
back, you can.
L:
R:
Left channel sound (main sound)
Right channel sound (sub sound)
• If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected
as the [ AUDIO REC] on the [ SETUP]
Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo
sound regardless of the [ AUDIO OUT] setting if
„ Playing Back on Your TV
• Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion.
„ Recording from a Tape onto a Card
• If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button without
pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.
[
12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].
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• If the Camcorder is affected by magnetically charged
„ Using the DV Cable for Recording
equipment and does not function properly, turn off
the Camcorder power and detach the Battery or AC
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor
again. Thereafter, 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.
(Digital Dubbing)
• Do not plug or unplug the DV Cable during dubbing,
or the dubbing may not be completed properly.
• 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.
• 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.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance
purposes or other business use.
• If you use the Camcorder for a long period of
time, the internal temperature increases and,
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
• This Camcorder is not intended for business use.
When you use your Camcorder on a beach or
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get
into the Camcorder.
• Date or other information to be displayed cannot be
displayed if the software of the connected equipment
does not support the display function.
Cautions for Use
• Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and
removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals
onto the Camcorder.
• If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals,
the camera body may be deformed and the surface
finish may peel off.
• Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact
with the Camcorder for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for
cleaning the Camcorder.
„ After Use
1 Take out the Cassette. (pp. 13~14)
2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
3 Take out the Card. (p. 14)
4 Detach the power supply and retract the
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 11~12,
16~17)
5 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied
Lens Cap.
„ Cautions for Use
• The Camcorder body may be deformed and the
When you use your Camcorder on a rainy or
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no
water enters the Camcorder.
• Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette to
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
• If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet a
soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to
wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV,
video game equipment, etc.).
• If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, images
or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic
wave radiation.
surface finish may peel off.
• Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the
AC Cable from the AC Jack.
• Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To remove
stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is soaked in
a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish
wiping with a dry cloth.
• For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place it in
a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent
the coating on the camera body from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and
detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull
out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
• If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape
sags and deteriorates.
• If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time,
the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will
not function even after it is recharged.
• Do not use near a cell phone because doing so
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and
sound.
• Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or images
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created
by speakers or large motors.
• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a
microprocessor may adversely affect the Camcorder,
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
„ About AC Adaptor
• 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 temperature of the Battery has decreased or
increased sufficiently, charging starts automatically.
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If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after
Watch for Condensation even before the
Condensation Indication is displayed.
• The condensation indication may not appear
depending on circumstances. When condensation
occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may
occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
the Battery temperature has decreased or increased
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty.
In this case, please contact a dealer.
• If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time
than normal.
• If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor
3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.
• When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
• After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from
the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a minute
amount of current is consumed.)
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 fog disappears naturally.
„ Video Head Clogging and Care
If the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape)
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the
playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes
black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording
performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the
Camcorder cannot record at all.
Causes of Dirty Heads
• Large quantity of dust in the air
• High-temperature and high-humidity environment
• Damaged tape
• Long operating hours
• Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and
Battery clean.
„ Condensation
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation
Indication [
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages
DEW DETECT] or [ EJECT TAPE] (only when
] (yellow or red) blinks on the
[
the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the
procedure below.
When [
Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.
When [ ] in red:
] in yellow:
Using Panasonic cleaning cassette
(AY-DVMCLA)
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape
Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.
Playback Mode.
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
• It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette
Holder. This is not a malfunction.
• The One-Touch Navigation icon is
displayed on the lower right of the
screen.
2 Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm
it to the ambient temperature.
2 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Camcorder
in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
3 Move the Joystick Control [▲], and
approximately 20 seconds later, move the
Joystick Control [▼]. (Do not rewind the
tape.)
When [
] blinks 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 the
cassette is not inserted.
4 Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video
Cassette and start recording. Then, play the
tape back to check the recorded image.
When [
] blinks in red
5 If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 1
to 4. (Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times
or more consecutively.)
• The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about
1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
Notes:
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 conditions, dew may be frozen.
In this case, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
• Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner.
Rewind only when the tape reaches the end, and
then use it again from the beginning in the same
manner as before.
• If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the
tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately
stop using that Cassette.
• Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If
the heads are worn, images cannot be played back
even after the heads are cleaned.)
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• If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head
Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a
Servicenter. Please consult a dealer.
• Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by the
warranty.
• If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
• Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in
contact with metal objects (such as necklaces,
hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit
or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery
in this condition, you may be badly burned.
• Store the Battery in a completely discharged state.
To store the Battery for a long period of time, we
recommend you charge it once every year and store
it again after you completely use up the charged
capacity.
Periodical Check-up
To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend
replacement of worn parts, such as heads, etc.,
after approximately 1000 hours of use. (This,
however, depends on operating conditions, such as
temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
Cassette
„ Optimal Use of the Battery
Battery Characteristics
• Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning.
If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with
the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although it
depends on the storage condition). Be sure to rewind
to the beginning.
• Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape.
Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty
Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder and
other components. Develop a habit of returning the
Cassette back to its case.
• Once every half year, 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,
temperature and humidity changes may cause the
Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and
so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.
• Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic
substances or equipment.
• The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute
magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded.
Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have magnetic force
that is stronger than you may normally expect, and
they may erase the contents of a recording or may
cause noise in images and sounds.
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its
ability to generate power is based upon the chemical
reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is
susceptible to the surrounding temperature and
humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too low,
the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. If
the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment,
the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes.
If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective
function may operate, and the Battery may become
unusable for a while.
Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If it
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.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery
• The Battery has a limited life.
• Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may
cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt,
dust, or other substances. If you drop the Battery
accidentally, check to see if the Battery body and
terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed Battery
to the Camcorder or AC Adaptor may damage the
Camcorder or AC Adaptor.
Card
• When the Card is being read, do not remove the
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration 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.
• Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the
recorded content may be damaged.
• After use, be sure to remove the Card from the
Camcorder.
• After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in
the enclosed bag.
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card
with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to
enter it.
„ Cautions for Storage
Before storing the Camcorder, take the
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a
relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F
to 77 °F), Recommended Humidity: 40 % to 60 %)
Camcorder
• Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting
into the Camera.
• Do not leave the Camcorder in places that expose it
to high temperature.
Battery
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to
prevent swallowing.
• Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures
will shorten the life of the Battery.
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„ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood
LCD Monitor
• In a place with drastic temperature changes,
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and Solutions)
condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it
with a soft dry cloth.
Power/Body
• If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn
its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is
slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the
internal temperature increases, it goes back to the
normal brightness.
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.
Extremely high precision technology is employed to
produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total
of approximately 105,000 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 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.
(p. 49)
Viewfinder
• Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.
Internal components may be seriously damaged.
•
When the Camcorder is used with a large capacity
Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the
Viewfinder from behind the Battery.
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.
(pp. 11~12)
• 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. (p. 55)
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.
Lens Hood
• When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens
(not supplied), Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied),
MC Protector (not supplied), or ND Filter (not
supplied), rotate these in a clockwise direction.
• If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during
recording with the filter and conversion lens attached
to the Camcorder, 4 corners of the image may
become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to
the operating instructions of your accessories.
Battery runs down quickly.
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC
adaptor. (p. 11)
• 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.
The Camcorder cannot be operated though
powered up.
The Camcorder does not operate normally.
• Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET]
button. (p. 60) 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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The cassette cannot be removed.
• Does the power lamp comes on when opening the
cassette cover? (pp. 13~14) Make sure that the
battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected.
(pp. 11~12)
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
battery and remove the cassette.
• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open
it again. (pp. 13~14)
Indications
A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the
screen center.
• Read the contents and respond to them.
(pp. 49~50)
The remaining tape time indication
disappears.
• The remaining tape time indication may disappear
temporarily during Still Advance Playback or other
operation. If you continue ordinary recording or
playback, the indication is restored.
No operation other than cassette removal can
be performed.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
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.
condensation indication disappears. (p. 55)
Recording
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. (p. 14)
• 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. (p. 22)
• Has condensation occurred? No operation other
than cassette removal can be performed when
condensation occurs. Wait until the condensation
indication disappears. (p. 55)
A function indication such as mode indication,
remaining tape time indication, or time code
indication is not shown.
• If you set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [OFF],
indications other than the tape running condition,
warning, and date indications disappear.
Playback (Sound)
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is open,
the Camcorder may not operate normally. Close
the cassette cover. (pp. 13~14)
Sound is not played back from the built-in
speaker of the Camcorder.
• Is the volume too low? During playback, push the
[–
/ VOL +] lever to display the volume indication
The screen has changed suddenly.
• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape
Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MODE]
>> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card,
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set this
function to [OFF]. (p. 19)
and adjust it. (p. 32)
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]. (p. 19)
A cassette cannot be inserted.
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
condensation indication disappears.
Auto focus function does not work.
• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode
is selected, focus is automatically adjusted.
• There are some recording subjects and
surroundings for which the auto focus does not
operate correctly. (p. 60) If so, use the manual
focus mode to adjust the focus. (p. 31)
• Is the MagicPix function set? When the MagicPix
function is working, focusing shifts into the manual
mode.
• Have you set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] >>
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the
main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main
sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound. (p. 53)
Playback (Pictures)
Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
during cue or review playback.
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video
systems. It is not a malfunction.
Horizontal stripes appear on images during
cue and review playback.
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the
scene, but this is not a malfunction.
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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.
[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 protection on the Lens
Cap. The Camcorder will be activated.
• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been
automatically detected. Remove the cassette or
the card for data protection and then press the
[RESET] Button. The Camcorder will be activated.
• 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 appliance by yourself.
Playback picture is not clear.
• 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. (pp. 55~56)
• 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.
Even if connected by the USB cable, the
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
• Is the USB driver installed? For information, refer to
page 39.
Card
Recorded pictures are not clear.
• Have you set [ BASIC] >> [
PICT. QUALITY]
When the USB cable is disconnected, an error
message will appear on PC.
• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click
>> [
[
(Normal)]? If recording is done with it set to
(Normal)], pictures with fine details may include
a mosaic-like pattern. Set [
(High)]. (p. 23)
PICT. QUALITY] >>
the [
] icon in the task tray and follow the
[
instructions on the screen.
A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted.
(p. 35)
• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch
is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (p. 53)
The Camcorder malfunctions on editing,
dubbing from digital video equipment.
• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP
and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit (sound
recording mode), recorded and unrecorded parts,
the Camcorder may malfunction at a point where
the mode switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.
Photoshot playback images do not look
normal.
• The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent
the loss of image data, backing up on a cassette or
a personal computer is recommended.
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.
Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used.
• Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged.
Please consult a dealer.
During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
displayed.
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it?
Insert a tape.
• The image was either recorded in a different
format, or data is damaged.
• 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.)
Others
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
(p. 60), 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.
• Is the Video Stream Driver installed? (p. 42)
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Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.
Using the RESET button
1) Recording a subject whose one end is
located closer to the Camcorder and the
other end farther away from it
1
1 Undo Grip Belt end and pull Lens Cap
2
Cord downward to loosen Grip Belt.
• Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at
the center of an image, it may be impossible
to focus on a subject that is located in both
foreground and background.
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass
• Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the
subject behind the glass will not be focused.
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings
• Because the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably, the
Camcorder cannot focus correctly.
1
2
3
2 Use projection on the Lens Cap to press
4
the [RESET] Button
.
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
• Because the Camcorder focuses on the objects
with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective
objects, the subject may become blurry.
5) Recording a fast-moving subject
• Because the focus lens-inside moves
mechanically, it cannot keep up with the
fast-moving subject.
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3
Explanation of Terms
6) Recording a subject with little contrast
• Because the Camcorder achieves focus based
upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject
with little contrast, such as a white wall, may
become blurry.
„ Digital Video System
In a digital video system, images and sounds are
converted into digital signals and recorded on a
tape. This complete digital recording is capable of
„ Time Code
recording and playback with minimal image and sound
deterioration.
Time Code signals are data that indicate time
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames per second). If this data is included in a
recording, an address is assigned to each image on
the tape.
In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time
Code and Date/Time, as digital signals.
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes
Because this Camcorder employs a digital system for
recording image and sound data, it is not compatible
with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that
employs an analog recording system.
The size and shape of the Cassettes are also
different.
Compatibility with Output Signals
• The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part
of the sub-code at each recording.
• When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is
inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from
zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time
Code picks up from the point where the last scene
was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette
is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may
appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous
value.)
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output
Jack is analog (the same as conventional video
systems), this Camcorder can be connected with
S-VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback.
• The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.
• Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from
the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not
be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will be
recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use of
the Blank Search Function (p. 23) before recording a
new scene.
„ Focus
Auto Focus Adjustment
The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward
and backward the focusing lens inside the Camcorder
to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can
be seen clearly.
However, the Auto Focus System does not function
properly for the following subjects or under the
following recording conditions.
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Dimensions:
Approx. 81 (H) × 63.5 (W) × 114 (D) mm
Approx. 3-1/4 (H) × 2-1/2 (W) × 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight:
Specifications
Digital Camcorder
Information for your safety
Approx. 0.41 kg (0.90 lbs.)
(without Battery and DV cassette)
Operating Temperature:
0 °C–40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
Operating Humidity:
Power Source:
DC 7.2/7.9 V
Power Consumption:
Recording
4.5 W
10 % – 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
SD Memory Card (8 MB /16 MB /32 MB /64 MB /
128 MB /256 MB /512 MB /1 GB (Maximum))
Please confirm the latest information on the
following website.
(This Site is English only.)
Recording System:
Digital Component
Television System:
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color
signal
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still Image Size:
Audio
Recording System:
PCM Digital Recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch)
Image Sensor:
640 × 480 pixels (VGA)
WEB Camera
Compression:
Motion JPEG
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor
Lens:
Image Size:
320 × 240 pixels (QVGA)
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal Length; 1.9-53.2 mm, Macro
(Full Range AF)
Filter Diameter:
30.5 mm
Zoom:
AC Adaptor
Information for your safety
Power Source:
AC 110 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
19 W
28:1 Power Zoom
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
DC Output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder Operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Color Electronic Viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo
Speaker:
Dimensions:
61 (W) × 32 (H) × 91 (D) mm
2-6/16 (W) × 1-4/16 (H) × 3-9/16 (D) inch
Weight:
1 round speaker 20 mm
Standard Illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum Required Illumination:
2 lx (MagicPix Mode)
Video Output Level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Approx. 0.11 kg (0.24 lbs.)
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice.
Audio Output Level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohm
USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
(Full-Speed)
No copyright protection support
Digital Interface:
DV Input/Output Jack (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
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Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory #
Figure
Description
Price
AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC
Cables
Call For
Pricing
PV-DAC14
640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery Pack
Call For
Pricing
CGR-DU06A/1B
CGA-DU12A/1B
1 150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Call For
Battery Pack Pricing
2 040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Call For
CGA-DU21A/1B
PV-DDC9
Battery Pack
Pricing
$55.00
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A/W
RP-SD128BU1A/W
RP-SD064BPPA/W
RP-SD032BPPA
1 GB SD Memory Card
512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
Call For
Pricing
USB Reader/Writer for SD
Memory Card (compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
Call For
Pricing
BN-SDUSB2E
BN-SDPC2E
PV-HB002
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)
Call For
Pricing
Call For
Pricing
Carrying Case
• Please refer to page 63, when placing an order.
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Camcorder 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 to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone #:
Day
First
Last
(
(
)
)
Street Address
Night
City
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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Request for Service Notice
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs service.
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
Request for Service Notice: • 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
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
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Limited Warranty
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH
AMERICA
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.,
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial
Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic/Quasar 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 Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which
starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b)
replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product
Parts
Labor
Service
Contact Number
One (1) Year (except CCD
Ninety (90) Days
Image Sensor)
Camcorder
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six)
Months
Ninety (90) Days
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer
One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination
TV/HDR
Combination
Carry-In: 21” CRT and Smaller
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
In-Home or Carry-In: 22” CRT and
Larger
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years
Ninety (90) Days
Ninety (90) Days
In-Home or Carry-In
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ten (10) Days
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)
Five (5) Days
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)
Ninety (90) Days
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You
must carry-in or mail-in 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 or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that
the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then 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, mishandling, misapplication,
alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning
damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by
anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS
NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or
re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content.
The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD
OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product
develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction,
then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer
or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
or, contact us via the web at:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
or, send your request by E-mail to:
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 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
1705 N. Randall Road,
MAIL TO :
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
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. Panasonic Sales Company
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of December 2004
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Precauciones para su seguridad
ADVERTENCIA:
Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a
la lluvia ni a la humedad.
Su
Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y
modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso
en aparatos VCR con la marca
.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario
acerca de la presencia de tensión sin aislación
en el interior del producto, que puede tener la
intensidad suficiente como para causar descargas
eléctricas. Por lo tanto, hacer contacto con
cualquier pieza en el interior de la unidad es
peligroso.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario
de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de
operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida
con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la
literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento está sujeto a las dos
siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este
dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un
funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:
Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontró que cumple con la Parte 15 de las reglas del FCC.
Estos limites están diseñados para proveer una protección razonable contra interferencias cuando se
opera en un ambiente residencial.
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual se puede comprobar al
apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra ubicación y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al
que está utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico experto de radio/TV para solicitar ayuda. Puede
encontrar útil el folleto ‘Información sobre las interferencias’ disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC
local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de interfaz blindado cuando
conecte una cámara de video digital a una computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquí.
También, cualquier cambio sin autorización o modificaciones a este equipo anularían la autoridad del
usuario para operarlo.
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Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria
Guía rápida
1 Usando su pulgar presione la perilla
Cómo utilizar la batería
1
2
[OPEN▼] y saque la pantalla LCD en la
dirección de la flecha.
1 Coloque la batería en el adaptador de ca y
cárguela.
2
1
3
2 Deslice el botón [◄OPEN] para abrir la
4
cubierta de la ranura de tarjeta
.
• Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería.
• Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando
el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al
adaptador de ca desconéctelo del adaptador de
ca
3 Mientras sostiene la tarjeta de memoria
5
con su esquina cortada hacia la derecha
6
insértela en la ranura de tarjeta
.
4 Cierre bien la cubierta de ranura de tarjeta
• El indicador [CHARGE] se encienden y la carga
comienza.
4
.
• Cuando el indicador [CHARGE] se apaga, se ha
terminado la carga.
3
6
4
5
2 Coloque la batería cargada en el
Camcorder.
Cómo utilizar el visor
Antes de utilizar el visor, ajuste el campo visual para
que las visualizaciones dentro del visor sean claras y
fáciles de leer.
1 Extienda el visor.
Inserción de un cassette
1
1 Deslice el botón [OPEN/EJECT] hacia el
frente y tire hacia abajo para abrir la tapa
del compartimiento del cassette.
• Para proteger la cinta, el soporte del cassette
no podrá expulsarse, si la tapa no está
completamente abierta.
2 Ajuste rotando la perilla ocular correctora
1
.
1
2 Después de abrir el soporte del cassette,
inserte un cassette.
1
Grabación de una cinta
1
1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] a [ON].
3 Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando
2
• El indicador [POWER]
se enciende.
2
la marca [PUSH]
.
4 Sólo después de que el soporte de cassette
esté completamente guardado, cierre la
cubierta del compartimiento del cassette
1
2
3
presionando la marca
.
2
3
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3
2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de
grabación de cinta.
3 Mueva el joystick [◄] para rebobinar el
cassette.
3
3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación.
4
4 Mueva el joystick [▲] para iniciar la
reproducción.
4
• Comienza la grabación.
4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de
grabación nuevamente para detener la
grabación.
5
5 Mueva el joystick [▼] para detener la
reproducción.
Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta
(Photoshot)
1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de
grabación de tarjeta.
5
Reproducción de una tarjeta de memoria
1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de
reproducción de foto.
• El icono del sistema de navegación de un
toque aparece en la parte inferior derecha de la
pantalla.
2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
Reproducción de una cinta
[Icono de navegación de un toque]
1
1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] a [ON].
2
• El indicador [POWER]
se enciende.
2 Comience la reproducción.
Joystick [▲] : Comienzo de una presentación
Parada de la presentación
1
2
Joystick [▼] : Borra las imágenes
Joystick [◄] : Reproducción de la foto anterior
Joystick [►] : Reproducción de la foto siguiente
2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de
reproducción de cinta.
• El icono del sistema de navegación de un
toque aparece en la parte inferior derecha de la
pantalla.
[Icono de navegación de un toque]
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Index
A
J
S
AC Adaptor......................11, 54
Auto Focus ............................60
Joystick Control .....................15
Scene Mode ..........................28
SD Memory Card...................46
Self-timer Recording..............25
Self Recording.......................24
Shutter Speed .......................30
Simultaneous Motion/
L
B
LCD Monitor ....................16, 57
Limited Warranty ...................65
Lock Setting...........................35
Low Light Mode.....................29
Backlight................................27
Blank Search.........................23
Built-in LED Video Light ........24
Still Record Mode................22
Slide Show ............................34
Sound Volume.......................32
SP/LP Mode ..........................21
Spanish Quick Use Guide .....67
Sports Mode..........................29
Spotlight Mode ......................29
Still Advance Playback..........33
Surf & Snow Mode ................29
C
M
Camcorder Accessory Order
Form ....................................63
Camcorder Accessory System
...............................................62
Charging the Battery .............12
Cinema Mode........................28
Condensation ........................55
Cue Playback ........................32
Customer Services Directory
...............................................66
Macro Close-up.....................25
MagicPix Function.................27
Manual Focus........................31
Mode Dial ..............................15
O
T
One-Touch Navigation icon...15
Time Code.............................60
P
V
Photoshot ..............................23
Picture Size ...........................33
Portrait Mode.........................29
Video Head Clogging ............55
Viewfinder........................16, 57
D
Date/Time Indication .............49
Date/Time Setting..................20
Digital Zoom ..........................26
DPOF Setting ........................35
Dubbing...........................37, 38
W
Q
Web Camera .........................42
White Balance .......................29
Quick Start.............................25
R
E
Z
RapidFire Consecutive
Erasure Prevention Slider .....14
Zoom .....................................25
Zoom Microphone .................25
Photoshot ............................24
Recording Check...................22
Remaining Battery.................48
Remaining Tape Time...........48
Repeat Playback ...................53
Request for Service Notice....64
Review Playback...................32
F
Fade ......................................26
Formatting a Card .................36
F Number...............................31
I
Iris..........................................31
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Mail-In Rebate
MAIL YOUR COMPLETED CLAIM FORM TO:
OFFICIAL COUPON FOR THE
ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit
Panasonic ArcSoft® Promotion 20421 84th Ave S
Kent, WA 98032
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARCSOFT® SOFTWARE/
USB CONNECTION KIT:
Mail-In Rebate
1. To receive your ArcSoft® Software/USB
Connection Kit, purchase a Panasonic PV-GS32
Digital Palmcorder Camcorder from April 1, 2005
through February 25, 2006.
2. Return this completed form, including the serial
number label, along with a copy of your cash
register receipt with the item and purchase price
circled. IMPORTANT: You must cut out and
include the original label from the carton, which
includes the UPC code, model number and serial
number, or your claim cannot be processed.
3. Only handwritten responses will be accepted.
No stickers or preprinted address labels. Product
must be new and unused.
Purchase a Panasonic PV-GS32 Digital
Palmcorder Camcorder
from 4/1/05 through 2/25/06 and receive by mail a
Panasonic ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit
(consisting of ArcSoft® PhotoBase, ArcSoft®
PhotoImpression and a USB cable to enable
connection of the Panasonic Camcorder to a PC).
Please print legibly and complete all information.
No P.O. box numbers except military APO/FPO.
Name
4. Offer valid for purchase made from April 1, 2005
through February 25, 2006. All claims must be
postmarked within one month of purchase.
5. This offer is only available to the end user
and original purchaser. No claims from
Address (No P.O. Boxes)
re-sellers, dealers/distributors, their employees
or warehouse facilities, groups, clubs or
City
State
Zip
organizations will be accepted or acknowledged.
No P.O. boxes except military APO/FPO (Air/
Army Post Office or Fleet Post Office) addresses.
6. Limit one ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kit
per person, address or household; may not be
combined with any other offer or rebate. It is illegal
to submit multiple requests for the same individual
or family. Fraudulent submissions of multiple
requests could result in Federal prosecution under
the U.S. Mail Fraud Statutes (18 USC, Sections
1341 and 1342).
7. Offer void where taxed, prohibited or restricted
by law. Offer good only a) on purchases in the
fifty states of the United States and D.C. and b)
to current U.S. residents only. Exception for U.S.
military personnel overseas.
Phone Number
Date Purchased
Signature
Email Address (optional)
Offer applies to the following
models only: PV-GS32
Cut on dotted line.
8. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North
America (“Panasonic”) is not responsible for late,
lost or misdirected mail.
9. Claim forms postmarked more than one month
after purchase will not be honored.
10. ArcSoft® Software/USB Connection Kits are
ordinarily delivered within 4-6 weeks. Panasonic
reserves the right to audit any claims and to
nullify any claims that cannot be substantiated.
Panasonic reserves the right to amend the rules
of the program or cancel this promotion without
prior notice.
Panasonic ArcSoft® Promotion, 20421 84th Ave
S, Kent, WA 98032
For questions regarding this promotion, call
1-800-833-9626.
Make a photocopy of all materials for your records.
Arcsoft® is a registered trademark of ArcSoft®, Inc.
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
P
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”),
Printed in Indonesia
LSQT0953 A
S0205A0
Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
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