Panasonic PVGS90P User Manual

Operating Instructions  
Digital Video Camcorder  
Model No.  
PV-GS90P/PC  
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,  
please read the instructions completely.  
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.  
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.  
Mini  
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.  
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the  
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is  
connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and  
use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
PV-GS90P  
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
PV-GS90P  
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. Follow the safety instructions on the  
unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below. Keep these operating instructions handy for  
future reference.  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not  
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled  
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR  
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN  
NOT IN USE.  
Precautions  
USE & LOCATION  
STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store  
and handle your Camcorder in a manner that  
will not subject it to unnecessary movement  
(avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder  
contains a sensitive pick-up device which could  
be damaged by improper handling or storage.  
CARE  
TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use  
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning  
your Camcorder body.  
TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the  
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a  
commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens  
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper  
cleaning can scratch the lens coating.  
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR  
CAMCORDER ... Before handling your  
Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are  
free from any chemical products, such as  
suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.  
WARNING  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your  
Camcorder and power supply should not be  
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the  
power supply or operate your Camcorder if it  
gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed  
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to  
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,  
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a  
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could  
permanently damage the internal parts of your  
Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this  
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply  
before cleaning.  
CAUTION  
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE  
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS  
DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH  
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS  
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE  
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF  
-If you see this symbol-  
Information on Disposal in other  
Countries outside the European Union  
This symbol is only valid in the  
European Union.  
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO  
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as,  
in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a  
heater, etc... This action could permanently  
damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.  
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN  
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly  
moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
moisture may form on the tape and inside the  
unit.  
If you wish to discard this product,  
please contact your local  
authorities or dealer and ask for  
the correct method of disposal.  
Battery  
1. Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)  
Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.  
Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.  
Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.  
Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.  
Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it off thoroughly with  
water.  
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the eyes. Rinse eyes  
thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.  
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Warning  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60xC (140oF) or incinerate.  
AC adaptor  
This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240V.  
But  
In the U.S.A. and Canada, the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only.  
When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a plug adaptor to suit the  
AC outlet configuration.  
When connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V, ensure the cord you use is suited to the  
voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor.  
Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC  
cord set.  
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible. The mains plug of the  
power supply cord shall remain readily operable. To completely disconnect this apparatus from the  
AC Mains, disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle.  
Product Identification Marking is located on the bottom of units.  
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,836,549; 6,381,747; 7,050,698; 6,516,132; and 5,583,936.  
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other  
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by  
Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized  
by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.  
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product  
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information  
on how to recycle this battery.  
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Contents  
Accessories ..................................................... 8  
Quick Guide..................................................... 8  
Playback mode  
Playing back tape.......................................... 35  
Frame-by-frame playback ............................. 36  
Playback on TV ............................................. 36  
Before using  
Parts identification and handling.................... 10  
How to remove the Sensor tag  
Edit mode  
(for U.S.A. only)........................................... 11  
The grip belt................................................... 12  
Using the lens cover ...................................... 12  
Power supply ................................................. 12  
Charging time and recordable time................ 13  
Selecting a mode  
(Turning the Camcorder on/off)................... 14  
Setting date and time..................................... 15  
Using the LCD monitor .................................. 16  
Using the viewfinder ...................................... 16  
Quick Start..................................................... 17  
Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 18  
How to use the joystick.................................. 19  
Help mode ..................................................... 20  
Language selection........................................ 20  
Using the menu screen.................................. 20  
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 21  
Recording with the built-in LED video light .... 22  
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR  
(Dubbing) .................................................... 37  
Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording  
(Digital Dubbing)......................................... 38  
PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable.... 39  
Using on Macintosh....................................... 39  
Notes............................................................. 39  
Menu  
Menu list........................................................ 40  
Menus related to recording............................ 41  
Menus related to playback ............................ 41  
Other menus.................................................. 41  
Others  
Indications ..................................................... 42  
Warning/alarm indications ............................. 42  
Functions that cannot be used  
simultaneously ............................................ 43  
Before requesting repair  
Record mode  
Check before recording ................................. 23  
Recording on a tape ...................................... 24  
Recording check............................................ 25  
Blank search function .................................... 25  
Recording a still picture on a tape  
(Problems and solutions)............................ 44  
Cautions for Use............................................ 46  
Explanation of terms...................................... 49  
Specifications ................................................ 50  
Camcorder Accessory System...................... 51  
Camcorder Accessory Order Form  
(For USA Customers) ................................. 52  
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 53  
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 54  
Customer Services Directory......................... 55  
Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 56  
Index.............................................................. 57  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
(Photoshot).................................................. 26  
Zoom in/out function ...................................... 26  
Recording yourself......................................... 27  
Backlight compensation function ................... 27  
MagicPix function........................................... 28  
Soft skin mode............................................... 28  
Fade in/fade out function ............................... 29  
Wind noise reduction function........................ 29  
Aspect ratio.................................................... 30  
Optical image stabilizer function.................... 30  
Guideline function.......................................... 30  
Auto slow shutter mode ................................. 31  
Recording in various situations  
Guía española para el uso rápido............... 58  
(Scene mode).............................................. 32  
Recording in natural colors  
(White balance)........................................... 33  
Manual focus adjustment............................... 33  
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 34  
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Accessories  
Quick Guide  
The following are the accessories supplied with  
this product.  
ª Charging the battery  
1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor  
and the AC Jack.  
1 )  
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by  
aligning the arrows.  
VSK0697  
K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025  
2 )  
3 )  
2
LSSB0016  
K2KC4CB00020  
1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, AC Cable -13-  
2) Battery pack -12-  
1
3) AV cable -36-, -37-  
ª Inserting the battery  
Push the battery against the battery holder and  
slide it until it clicks.  
ª Inserting/removing a cassette  
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the  
cassette cover.  
OPEN/  
EJECT  
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/  
remove the cassette.  
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3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close  
the cassette holder.  
1 Press the recording start/stop button to  
start recording.  
1
PUSH  
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely  
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.  
ª How to turn on the power  
1 While pressing the lock release button A,  
set the mode dial to select the desired mode  
B.  
2 Press the recording start/stop button again  
to pause recording.  
A
B
;
ª Playing back tape  
ª How to turn off the power  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.  
ª Recording on a tape  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Operate with joystick.  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to  
playback with the 1/; icon.)  
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to  
playback with the 1/; icon.)  
:  
Stop  
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Before using  
Before using  
(13)  
Parts identification and handling  
(9)  
(14)  
(15)  
(16)  
ª Camcorder  
(10)  
(11)  
(17)  
(18)  
(4)  
(1)  
(2)  
BATTERY  
(12)  
(5)  
(3)  
(9) Viewfinder -16-, -48-  
(6)  
(7)  
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.  
(1) White balance sensor -33-  
(2) Lens cover open/close swich [  
(3) Grip belt -12-  
] -12-  
/
(4) Lens  
(5) Lens cover -12-  
(6) Built-in LED video light -22-  
(7) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -27-, -29-  
(10) Battery holder -13-  
(11) DC input terminal [DC/C.C.IN] -13-  
(12) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -13-  
(13) Status indicator -14-  
(14) Mode dial -14-  
(15) Optical image stabilizer button [O.I.S.] -30-  
(16) Menu button [MENU] -20-  
(17) Joystick -19-  
(18) Recording start/stop button -24-  
(8)  
(8) Audio-video output terminal [A/V] -36-, -37-  
Use the supplied AV cable only.  
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(21)(22)  
(23)  
(19)  
(20)  
(24)  
(25)  
(32)  
(19) LCD monitor -16-, -48-  
Due to limitations in LCD production  
(32) Tripod receptacle  
technology, there may be some tiny bright or  
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does  
not affect the recorded picture.  
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.)  
(20) LCD monitor open part -16-  
(21) Speaker -35-  
How to remove the Sensor tag  
(for U.S.A. only)  
(22) Mode select buttons [AUTO]/  
[MANUAL AF/MF] -23-, -32-, -33-, -34-  
(23) Reset button [RESET] -43-, -45-  
(24) Light Button [LIGHT] -22-  
(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -37-, -38-  
1 Flip the grip belt.  
(27)  
(28)  
(29)  
(30)  
(26)  
2 Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip  
belt.  
(31)  
(26) Cassette holder -18-  
(27) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18-  
(28) Cassette cover -18-  
(29) Zoom lever [W/T] -26-  
Volume lever [sVOLr] -35-  
(30) Photoshot button [  
] -26-  
(31) Eyepiece corrector knob -16-  
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The grip belt  
Power supply  
Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.  
1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.  
ª Charging the battery  
When this product is purchased, the battery is not  
charged. Charge the battery before using this  
product.  
IMPORTANT:  
If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor,  
then the battery will not get charged. Remove  
the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.  
Battery charging time. (-13-)  
We recommend using Panasonic batteries.  
(-8-, -51-)  
If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee  
the quality of this product.  
1 Flip the belt.  
2 Adjust the length.  
3 Fix the belt.  
1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor  
and the AC Jack.  
2 Insert the battery into the battery charger by  
aligning the arrows.  
Using the lens cover  
For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens  
cover when not in use.  
1 Slide the lens cover open/close switch to  
2
[
].  
1
ª Charging lamp [CHARGE]  
Lights up:Charging  
Goes off: Charging completed  
Flashing: When the battery temperature is  
excessively high or low, the lamp  
flashes and the charging time will be  
longer than normal.  
Remove dirt, foreign objects or dust  
on the terminals of the battery or the  
AC adaptor.  
If the lamp is still flashing, something  
may be wrong with the battery or AC  
adaptor.  
Contact consumer support. -55-  
CAUTION  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly  
replaced. Replace only with the same or  
equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries  
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.  
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Before using  
ª Connecting to the AC outlet  
Charging time and recordable time  
The times shown in the tables below are for when  
the temperature is 25 oC (77 oF) and the humidity  
is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than  
25 oC (77 oF), the charging time will become  
longer.  
3
Supplied  
battery  
(7.2 V/  
A
B
1 h 40 min  
1 h 45 min  
(1 h 30 min)  
55 min  
(45 min)  
2 h 35 min  
3 h  
(2 h 40 min)  
1 h 35 min  
(1 h 20 min)  
4 h 40 min  
6 h 5 min  
(5 h 20 min)  
3 h 10 min  
(2 h 45 min)  
9 h 25 min  
14 h 5 min  
(12 h 15 min)  
7 h 25 min  
(6 h 25 min)  
640 mAh)  
C
A
B
VW-VBG130  
(7.2 V/  
1320 mAh)  
2
1
C
A
B
1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor  
and the AC Jack.  
VW-VBG260  
(7.2 V/  
2640 mAh)  
2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC adaptor.  
3 Connect the DC Cable to this unit.  
Do not use the power cord for other equipment  
since the power cord is exclusively designed for  
this Camcorder. Do not use the power cord from  
other equipment for this Camcorder.  
C
A
B
VW-VBG6  
(7.2 V/  
5800 mAh)  
ª Inserting the battery  
Push the battery against the battery holder and  
slide it until it clicks.  
C
A Charging time  
B Maximum continuously recordable time  
C Actual recordable time  
(The actual recordable time refers to the  
recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting/  
stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving  
the zoom lever etc.)  
The charging time and recordable time shown in  
the table are approximations. The times indicate  
the recordable time when the viewfinder is used.  
The times in parentheses indicate the  
recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.  
We recommend the Battery Pack VW-VBG130,  
VW-VBG260 and VW-VBG6 for long recording  
time (2 hours or more for continuous recording,  
1 hour or more for actual recording).  
ª Removing the battery  
While sliding the [BATTERY] lever, slide the  
battery to remove it.  
The actual time may become shorter than this.  
The recordable time shown in the table are  
approximations. The recordable time will  
become shorter in the following cases:  
BATTERY  
Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.  
Before removing the battery, be sure to set the Mode  
dial to OFF and check that the status indicator is off.  
When you use both the viewfinder and the  
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the  
LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, etc.  
Do not heat or expose to flame.  
Do not leave a battery pack in an automobile  
exposed to direct sunlight for a long period of  
time with doors and windows closed.  
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Before using  
The batteries heat up after use or charging. The  
main unit of the Camcorder being used will also  
heat up. This is normal.  
Selecting a mode  
(Turning the Camcorder on/off)  
When recording, open the lens cover before  
turning the unit on. (-12-) If the unit is turned on  
with the lens cover closed, the automatic white  
balance adjustment (-49-) may not function  
properly.  
Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,  
the display will change:  
#
#
#
#
. If the battery  
discharges, then  
(
) will flash.  
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode  
or OFF.  
Rotate the mode dial slowly.  
ª How to turn on the power  
1 While pressing the lock release button A,  
set the mode dial to select the desired  
mode.  
Rotate the mode dial while at the same time  
pressing in the lock release button if changing  
from OFF to another mode.  
Align with the mark B.  
A
B
The Status indicator lights red and the power  
turns on.  
ª How to turn off the power  
1 Set the mode dial to OFF.  
The Status indicator goes off when the power  
turns off.  
TAPE RECORDING MODE  
Use this when you record the image on  
a tape.  
TAPE PLAYBACK MODE  
Use this to play back a tape.  
OFF The power turns off.  
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Before using  
ª How to turn the power on and off with  
Setting date and time  
the LCD monitor/viewfinder  
When the Camcorder is turned on for the first  
time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.  
When the mode dial is set to Tape Recording  
Mode, the power can be turned on and off with  
the LCD monitor and the viewfinder.  
1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the  
viewfinder to turn on the power. (-16-)  
Select [YES] and press the center of the  
joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the  
date/time.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-20-)  
The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be  
activated.  
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the  
viewfinder to turn off the power.  
2 Move the joystick left or right in order to  
select the item to be set. Then move the  
joystick up or down to set the desired value.  
The year will change as follows:  
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...  
The 12-hour clock is used.  
The power will not turn off unless the LCD  
monitor is closed and the viewfinder is  
retracted.  
The Status indicator automatically goes off  
and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to  
[ON] (-17-), the unit goes into quick start  
standby mode and the Status indicator lights  
green.)  
3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.  
The clock function starts at [00] seconds.  
ª About date/time  
The date and time function are driven by a built-  
in lithium battery.  
Make sure to check the time before recording  
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.  
The power does not turn off even if the  
LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder  
is retracted while recording on a tape.  
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery  
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the  
viewfinder to turn the power on and use the  
Camcorder again.  
If [0] or [--] appears when the Camcorder is  
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery needs  
to be charged. Use the steps below to charge  
the battery.  
Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or  
attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the  
built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave  
the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and  
the battery will drive the date and time for  
approx. 6 months. (The battery is still being  
recharged even if the mode dial is set to OFF.)  
When turning on the power for the first time after  
charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.  
Select [YES] and set the date and time.  
The Status indicator lights red and the power  
turns on.  
Set the mode dial to OFF when this unit is  
not being used.  
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Before using  
Using the LCD monitor  
Using the viewfinder  
You can record the image while viewing it on the  
opened LCD monitor.  
ª Extending the viewfinder  
1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by  
pinching the extension knob.  
1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of  
the arrow with your fingers.  
The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD  
monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be  
deactivated.)  
It can open up to 90o.  
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor  
according to your preference.  
ª Adjusting the viewfinder field of view  
1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece  
corrector knob.  
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It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or  
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.  
The brightness and color level of the LCD  
monitor can be adjusted from the menu. -21-  
If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder  
may be damaged or fail.  
If the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o towards  
the lens and the viewfinder is extended (when  
recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the  
viewfinder simultaneously light.  
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You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder  
from the menu. -21-  
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Before using  
ª To cancel Quick Start  
Quick Start  
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].  
(-20-)  
The status indicator goes off and the power  
turns off if the mode dial is set to OFF while the  
unit is in quick start standby mode.  
If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,  
then the Status indicator will go off and the  
Camcorder will be completely turned off.  
When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still  
being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor  
and the Viewfinder are closed.  
The Camcorder will resume recording/pause  
mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor or  
the Viewfinder is reopened.  
Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately  
half the pause recording power is being  
consumed. Using Quick Start Mode will reduce  
the battery recording/playback time.  
This is only activated in the following cases.  
While using the battery  
In the following cases, quick start is canceled  
and the power turns off.  
When the Mode dial is moved.  
When the battery or AC adaptor is removed.  
When the tape is removed while using the  
battery in Tape Recording Mode.  
A tape is inserted, while the Tape Recording  
Mode is set.  
While using the AC adaptor  
Quick Start can be used even if a tape is not  
inserted.  
When the Camcorder is quick-started with the  
white balance on automatic, it may take some  
time until the white balance is adjusted if the  
scene being recorded has a light source  
different from the scene last recorded. (When  
the MagicPix function is used, however, the  
white balance of the scene last recorded is  
retained.)  
If the power is turned on in quick start standby  
mode, the zoom magnification becomes 2t and  
the picture size may differ from what it was  
before quick start standby mode.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].  
(-20-)  
2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the  
viewfinder while the mode dial is set to  
Tape Recording Mode.  
If [POWER SAVE] (-24-) is set to [5 MINUTES]  
and the unit automatically goes into quick start  
standby mode, close the LCD monitor and  
retract the viewfinder and then open the LCD  
monitor or extend the viewfinder again.  
The Status indicator lights green and the unit  
goes into quick start standby mode.  
The Camcorder will not go into quick start  
standby mode unless the LCD monitor is  
closed and the viewfinder is retracted.  
3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the  
Viewfinder.  
The status indicator lights red and the  
Camcorder is put into recording pause  
approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.  
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Before using  
After use, be sure to rewind the cassette  
Inserting/removing a cassette  
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store  
the case in an upright position. (-48-)  
1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on  
the power.  
If the indicator of the condensation does not  
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you  
notice condensation on the lens or the main  
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise  
condensation may be formed on the heads or  
the cassette tape. (-46-)  
2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the  
cassette cover.  
OPEN/  
EJECT  
ª When the cassette holder does not  
come out  
Close the cassette cover completely, and then  
open it again completely.  
When the cover is fully opened, the cassette  
holder will come out.  
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.  
3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/  
remove the cassette.  
When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown  
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far  
as it goes.  
When removing, pull it straight out.  
4 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close  
the cassette holder.  
The cassette holder is housed.  
ª When the cassette holder cannot be  
housed  
Set the mode dial to OFF, then to another mode  
again.  
Check if the battery has run down.  
1
PUSH  
ª Accidental erasure prevention  
If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a  
cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the  
[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.  
When recording, close the accidental erasure  
prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the  
direction of the [REC] arrow).  
Caution:  
Take care not to trap your fingers under the  
cassette holder when closing it.  
5 Only after the cassette holder is completely  
housed, close the cassette cover tightly.  
1
R
E
C
When inserting a previously recorded cassette,  
use the blank search function to find the position  
where you want to continue recording. If you are  
overwriting a previously recorded cassette, be  
sure to find the position where you want to  
continue recording.  
SAVE  
When closing the cassette cover, do not get  
anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.  
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Before using  
2) Tape recording mode  
How to use the joystick  
(When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is  
pressed to set to manual mode.)  
ª Basic joystick operations  
Operations on the menu screen  
Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select  
an item, and then push in the center to set it.  
1
5
3
4
2
2
1 Select by moving up.  
1
2 Select by moving down.  
3 Select by moving left.  
4 Select by moving right.  
5 Determine by pushing the center.  
2
ª Joystick and screen display  
2
Iris or gain value  
White balance  
Shutter speed  
-34-  
-33-  
-34-  
Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be  
displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is  
moved down, the indication changes.  
(In the Tape playback mode, the icons will be  
automatically displayed on the screen.)  
1) Tape recording mode  
4/4 3  
1
2
5/5  
Manual focus adjustment  
-33-  
1
(When the [AUTO] button is pressed to set  
to auto mode.)  
1 is displayed while recording on a tape.  
2 is displayed only when the [MANUAL AF/  
MF] button is pressed again to set to manual  
focus mode.  
1
3) Tape playback mode  
3
4
2
1
Playback/pause  
Stop  
-35-  
-35-  
-35-  
2
1/3 3  
1
Fade  
-29-  
-27-  
-20-  
-28-  
-28-  
-25-  
-25-  
Rewind (review playback)  
Backlight compensation  
Help mode  
Fast forward (cue playback) -35-  
2
2/3  
Soft skin mode  
MagicPix  
3
2
3/3  
Recording check  
Blank search  
1
1 is displayed while recording on a tape.  
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Before using  
Help mode  
Language selection  
Select an icon for an explanation of the function.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
You can select the language on the screen  
display and the menu screen.  
1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired  
language.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during  
the recording pause. Move the joystick  
down until icon 1 appears.  
1
Using the menu screen  
2 Move the joystick right to select the Help  
mode icon [ ].  
For each individual menu, please refer to -40-.  
1 Press the [MENU] button.  
MENU  
3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select  
the desired icon.  
The menu corresponding to the mode  
selected by the mode dial is displayed.  
Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is  
displayed.  
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to  
select the top menu.  
An explanation of the selected icon is  
displayed on the screen.  
Each time the joystick is moved down, the  
indication changes.  
ª To exit the Help mode  
Select [EXIT] icon or press the [MENU] button.  
3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the  
selection.  
When the Help mode is used, it is not possible  
to record or set the functions.  
4 Move the joystick up or down in order to  
select the sub-menu.  
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Before using  
5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the  
selection.  
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder  
ª Adjusting the brightness and color  
level  
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>  
[YES].  
6 Move the joystick up or down in order to  
select the item to be set.  
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to  
select the item to be adjusted.  
[LCD SET]  
7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.  
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°  
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD  
monitor cannot be adjusted.  
These settings will not affect the images actually  
recorded.  
: Brightness of the LCD monitor  
: Color level of the LCD monitor  
ª To exit the menu screen  
Press the [MENU] button.  
[EVF SET]  
To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close  
the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to  
activate it.  
ª To get back to the previous screen  
Move the joystick left.  
These settings will not affect the images actually  
recorded.  
:Brightness of the viewfinder  
3 Move the joystick left or right to move the  
bar indication representing the brightness.  
ª About the menu setting  
The menu is not displayed while recording on a  
tape. Also, you cannot record on a tape while  
the menu is displayed.  
4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to  
complete the settings.  
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Before using  
Recording with the built-in LED  
video light  
1 Press the [LIGHT] button.  
LIGHT  
The [ ] indication appears on the LCD  
monitor.  
ª To cancel the built-in LED video light  
Press the [LIGHT] button again.  
The subject should be within 1.5 metres (4.9  
feet) of the Camcorder.  
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.  
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.  
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Record mode  
ª About auto mode  
Record mode  
Press the [AUTO] button and the color balance  
(white balance) and focusing will be adjusted  
automatically.  
(The [ AUTO ] indication appears on the screen.)  
Auto white balance: -49-  
Check before recording  
Check the following before recording important  
events such as weddings or when the Camcorder  
has not been used for a long time.  
Conduct a test recording to make sure that the  
image recording and the audio recording work  
properly.  
Auto focusing: -49-  
Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,  
the aperture and shutter speed are  
automatically adjusted for an optimum  
brightness. (When set to the tape recording  
mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a  
maximum of 1/250.)  
ª Basic Camcorder positioning  
1)  
Color balance and focus may not be adjusted  
depending on light sources or scenes. If so,  
manually adjust the white balance and focus.  
2)  
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
4)  
Scene mode (-32-)  
White balance (-33-)  
Shutter speed (-34-)  
Iris/gain value (-34-)  
Focus (-33-)  
3)  
ª Recording mode  
5)  
You can switch the tape recording mode.  
Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.  
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>  
[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].  
If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will  
be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will  
be disabled.  
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.  
2) Put your hand through the grip belt.  
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with  
your hands.  
4) Keep your arms near your body.  
5) Separate your legs for better balance.  
When you are outdoors, record pictures with the  
sunlight as far in the background as possible. If  
the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the  
recording.  
We recommend using the SP mode for  
important recording.  
In order to fully exhibit the performances of the  
LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic  
cassettes marked LP mode.  
In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be  
degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but  
mosaic noise may appear on the playback  
image or some functions may be disabled.  
Playback on other digital video equipment  
or on digital video equipment without the LP  
mode.  
ª Check points  
Grip belt adjustment (-12-)  
Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.  
(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor  
is closed and the viewfinder is retracted. Even if  
the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed  
during recording, the power will not turn off until  
recording stops.)  
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-21-)  
Power supply (-12-)  
Insert a cassette (-18-)  
Setting date/time (-15-)  
Playback of the image on other digital video  
equipment recorded in the LP mode.  
Frame-by-frame playback.  
Setting SP/LP mode  
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Record mode  
ª On-screen display in the tape  
recording mode  
Recording on a tape  
When recording, open the lens cover before  
turning the unit on. (-12-) If the unit is turned  
on with the lens cover closed, the automatic  
white balance adjustment (-49-) may not  
function properly.  
1)  
2)  
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The default aspect ratio is set to [16:9] for  
recording images compatible with a wide-screen  
TV. To make this unit compatible with regular TVs  
(4:3), change the [ASPECT] setting before  
recording the images (-30-) or change the  
[TV ASPECT] setting when watching them on the  
connected TV (-36-).  
1) Recording time elapse  
2) Remaining tape indication  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
ª About the remaining tape time  
indication on the screen  
The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the  
indication starts flashing.)  
During a 15-second or shorter recording, the  
remaining tape time indication may not be  
displayed or the remaining tape time may not be  
displayed correctly.  
In some cases, the remaining tape time  
indication may display remaining tape time that  
is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual  
remaining tape time.  
1 Press the recording start/stop button to  
start recording.  
ª [POWER SAVE]  
[OFF]:  
When 5 minutes passes without  
any operation, the standby mode  
will be automatically set. In the  
standby mode, [;] blinks and it  
takes more time than usual to start  
recording after you press the  
recording start/stop button.  
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without  
any operation, the Camcorder  
automatically turns off to protect  
the tape or to save battery life.  
To use the Camcorder, turn it on  
again.  
2 Press the recording start/stop button again  
to pause recording.  
In the following cases, the power may not turn  
off even when set [POWER SAVE] >>  
[5 MINUTES].  
;
When connecting to the AC outlet  
(When using the AC adaptor)  
When connecting the DV cable to a PC or  
other equipment  
For the recording time on a tape, refer to -13-.  
Carry out a recording check to verify that the  
image is recorded properly.  
In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out  
the blank search (-25-).  
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Record mode  
Recording check  
Blank search function  
The last image recorded is played back for 2 to  
3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be  
set to recording pause.  
Searches for the last part of the image recorded  
(unused part of the tape). After the search is  
finished, the blank search function is canceled  
and the Camcorder is put into recording pause.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during  
the recording pause. Move the joystick  
down until icon 1 appears.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon during  
the recording pause. Move the joystick  
down until icon 1 appears.  
2 Move the joystick left to select the  
recording check icon [ ].  
2 Move the joystick right to select the blank  
search icon [ ].  
1
1
The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]  
indication appears on the screen of the  
Camcorder.  
3 When the confirmation message appears,  
select [YES] and press the center of the  
joystick.  
ª Stopping blank search midway  
through  
Move the joystick down to select the [] icon.  
If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the  
Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.  
The Camcorder stops at a point approx.  
1 second before the end of the last image  
recorded. When you start recording at that  
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly  
from the last image.  
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Record mode  
Recording a still picture on a tape  
(Photoshot)  
Zoom in/out function  
You can zoom in up to 42k optically.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):  
Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].  
Close-up recording (zoom in):  
1 Press the Photoshot button [  
recording pause mode.  
] in the  
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].  
The Camcorder records a still picture for  
about 7 seconds and then switches back to  
the recording pause mode.  
If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>  
[ON], you can add image and a sound like  
releasing the shutter.  
1t W  
T
5t W  
T
42t W  
T
When zooming in and taking a picture while  
holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend  
using the optical image stabilizer function. -30-  
When you are zooming in on a faraway subject,  
a sharper focus is achieved if the recording  
subject is 1.3 m (4.3 feet) or further from the  
Camcorder.  
When the zoom speed is high, the subject may  
not be focused easily.  
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the  
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 2 cm  
(0.8 inches) away from the lens.  
Photoshot recording results in slightly inferior  
image quality.  
ª Continuous photoshot  
If you set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>  
[ON] and keep the [ ] button pressed, the  
Camcorder will continuously record still pictures  
in approx. 0.7 seconds intervals until the button is  
released.  
The screen blinks and, at the same time, a  
shutter clicking sound is recorded.  
Be aware that a mechanical sound may be  
recorded when the [W/T] lever is released while  
zooming. Gently move the zoom lever back to  
it’s original position before releasing it.  
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Record mode  
1
Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.  
ª Digital zoom function  
If the zoom magnification exceeds 42k, then the  
digital zoom function will be activated. The digital  
zoom function allows you to select a  
magnification from 70k to 2000k.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [70k] or  
[2000k].  
70t W  
T
When the Wide function is set, a vertically oriented  
display appears on the viewfinder screen, this is  
normal and not indicative of any trouble.  
When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the  
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if  
you push the center of the joystick.  
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 42k)  
[70k]: Digital zoom (Up to 70k)  
[2000k]: Digital zoom (Up to 2000k)  
The larger the digital zoom magnification, the  
more the image quality is degraded.  
Backlight compensation function  
This protects a backlit subject from being  
darkened.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
ª About the variable speed zoom  
function  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move  
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.  
The zoom speed varies according to the amount  
of movement of the [W/T] lever.  
2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight  
compensation icon [ ].  
ª To use the zoom microphone function  
Interlocked with the zooming operation, the  
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away  
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the  
wide-angle shot.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].  
The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]  
indication appears on the screen of the  
Camcorder.  
ZOOM  
The image on the screen will become  
brighter.  
ª To return to normal recording  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
Recording yourself  
The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]  
indication appears on the screen of the  
Camcorder.  
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD  
monitor. You can record persons in front of the  
Camcorder while presenting them the image. The  
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror  
image. (However the image to be recorded is not  
altered.)  
Backlight compensation is canceled when you  
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.  
Backlight compensation is canceled when you  
activate the MagicPix function.  
Extend the viewfinder to see the picture  
while recording.  
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Record mode  
MagicPix function  
Soft skin mode  
This function allows you to record color subjects  
in dark locations to stand out against the  
background.  
This allows the skin color to be recorded in a  
softer tone. This is more effective if you record a  
person closely from the torso up.  
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can  
record images free from vibration.  
Recorded scene is seen as if frames were  
missed.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move  
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.  
2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin  
icon [ ].  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move  
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.  
2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix  
icon [ ].  
1
The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication  
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.  
1
ª To cancel the soft skin mode  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication  
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.  
The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on  
the screen of the Camcorder.  
If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus  
manually. (-33-)  
If the background or anything else in the scene  
has colors similar to the skin color, they will also  
be smoothed.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may  
not be clear.  
ª To cancel the MagicPix function  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the  
screen of the Camcorder.  
If set in a bright place, the screen may become  
washed out for a while.  
The MagicPix function makes the signal  
charging time of the CCD up to approximately  
30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes (a  
minimum of 2 lx) can be recorded brightly. For  
this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible  
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
The MagicPix function is canceled when you  
turn off the power or operate the mode dial.  
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Record mode  
ª To cancel fading  
Fade in/fade out function  
Select the [ ] icon again.  
The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the  
screen of the Camcorder.  
Fade in  
The image and audio gradually appear.  
Fade out  
The image and audio gradually disappear.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
ª To select the color for fade in/fade out  
The color which appears in fading pictures can be  
selected.  
1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move  
the joystick down until icon 1 appears.  
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >>  
[BLACK] or [WHITE].  
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon  
[
].  
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.  
1
Wind noise reduction function  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
The [FADE ON] indication appears on the  
screen of the Camcorder.  
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].  
3 Press the recording start/stop button.  
Start recording. (fade in)  
When you start recording, the image/audio  
disappears completely and the image/audio  
gradually appears.  
ª To cancel the wind noise reduction  
function  
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].  
The default setting is [ON].  
Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind  
strength. (If this function is activated in strong  
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When  
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be  
restored.)  
Pause recording. (fade out)  
The image/audio gradually disappears. After the  
image/audio completely disappears, recording  
stops.  
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Record mode  
Aspect ratio  
Optical image stabilizer function  
This allows you to record images compatible with  
wide-screen TVs.  
Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement  
when recording.  
Wide Function  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.  
4:3 Function  
1 Press the [O.I.S.] button.  
Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Wide Function  
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].  
4:3 Function  
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].  
ª To cancel the Wide/4:3 function  
Wide Function  
ª To cancel the optical image stabilizer  
function  
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].  
4:3 Function  
Press the [O.I.S.] button again.  
In the following cases, the optical image  
stabilizer function may not work effectively.  
When the digital zoom is used  
When the Camcorder is shaken greatly  
When you record a moving subject while  
tracking it  
Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9].  
The default setting is [16:9].  
In the wide-screen mode, the menu screens,  
operation icons and other screen displays  
appear horizontally oriented.  
When images are played back on a TV screen,  
the date/time indication may be erased in some  
cases.  
Guideline function  
View the slope and the balance of the image  
while recording.  
You can check if the image is level while  
recording motion pictures. The function can also  
be used to estimate the balance of the  
composition.  
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may  
deteriorate.  
If still pictures recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio  
are played back when [TV ASPECT] is set to  
[16:9], part of the operation icons and other  
displays will appear on the black bands on the  
left and right of the picture.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >>  
[ON].  
About the TV to be connected and TV used for  
playback  
When playing back images taken by this unit  
on a TV screen, change the setting  
established by Tape playback mode [SETUP]  
>> [TV ASPECT] to match the aspect ratio  
(4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to be  
connected. (-36-)  
Depending on the settings of the TV  
connected, the images may not be displayed  
properly. For more information, please read  
the operating instructions for the TV.  
ª To cancel the guideline function  
Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [OFF].  
The guide lines do not appear on the images  
actually recorded.  
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Record mode  
Auto slow shutter mode  
You can record bright pictures even in dark  
places by slowing the shutter speed.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >>  
[ON].  
When auto slow shutter mode is selected, the  
shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and  
1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness.  
When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it  
can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000. (-34-)  
ª To cancel the slow shutter mode  
Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >>  
[OFF].  
If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the  
shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and  
1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed  
manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and  
1/8000.)  
This function’s default setting is [ON].  
If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the  
subject may not be focused in on.  
When the shutter speed becomes 1/30, the  
screen may appear as if frames are missed and  
afterimages may appear.  
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Record mode  
ª To cancel the scene mode function  
Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or  
press the [AUTO] button.  
Recording in various situations  
(Scene mode)  
When you record images in different situations,  
this mode automatically sets optimum shutter  
speeds and apertures.  
Sports mode  
This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the  
playback pause of recorded pictures.  
During normal playback, the image  
movement may not look smooth.  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light,  
mercury light or sodium light because the  
color and brightness of the playback image  
may change.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.  
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
If you record a subject illuminated with bright  
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical  
lines of light may appear.  
If the brightness is insufficient, the sports  
mode does not function. The [5] indication  
flashes.  
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the  
desired mode.  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may  
flicker.  
1)  
2)  
Portrait mode  
If this mode is used indoors, the screen may  
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting  
to [OFF].  
3)  
4)  
Low light mode  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be  
recorded finely.  
Spotlight mode  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
the subject may become washed out and the  
periphery extremely darkened.  
Surf & snow mode  
5)  
If the recording subject is extremely bright,  
the recorded image may become washed out.  
1) [5] Sports mode  
To record sports scenes or scenes where  
there are quick motions  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
[
] Portrait mode  
To make people stand out against the  
background  
] Low light mode  
[
To make the scene brighter in dark  
conditions  
] Spotlight mode  
[
To make the subject under a spotlight look  
more attractive  
] Surf & snow mode  
[
To record images in bright places such as  
ski slopes and beaches  
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Record mode  
ª To set the white balance manually  
Recording in natural colors  
(White balance)  
Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white  
subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up  
to select the [ ] indication.  
The automatic white balance function may not  
reproduce natural colors depending on the  
scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust  
the white balance manually.  
The white balance is set when the [  
]
indication stops flashing.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
ª About flashing of the [ ] indication  
When the manual adjustment mode is  
selected  
1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.  
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  
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
White balance may not be adjusted properly in  
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If  
required, use the auto white balance mode.  
Setting in the manual adjustment mode  
When the setting is completed, it will keep lit.  
2 Move the joystick up to select the white  
balance icon [ ].  
ª White balance sensor  
The white balance sensor detects the type of light  
source during recording.  
Do not cover the white balance sensor during  
recording, or it may not function properly.  
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to  
select the white balance mode.  
Manual focus adjustment  
If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,  
then use manual focus.  
1)  
2)  
1 AWB  
1
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button until the  
icon 1 appears.  
3)  
4)  
1
1
1) Auto white balance adjustment [  
]
AWB  
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
2) Indoor mode (for recording under  
incandescent lamps) [  
3) Outdoor mode [  
4) Manual adjustment mode [  
]
]
]
ª To restore to the automatic  
adjustment  
Move the joystick left or right until the [  
indication appears. Or, press the [AUTO] button.  
]
AWB  
1
When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens  
cover closed, the automatic white balance  
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn  
the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover.  
The [ MNL ] indication and the manual focus [MF]  
indication appears.  
When setting both the white balance and the  
iris/gain, set the white balance first.  
Whenever recording conditions change, re-set  
the white balance for correct adjustment.  
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Record mode  
2 Move the joystick left or right in order to  
adjust the focus.  
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to  
adjust the shutter speed or aperture.  
1)  
2)  
MNL  
MNL  
1/60  
1/1000  
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.  
F2.0  
0dB  
1) Shutter speed  
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value  
ª To restore to the automatic  
adjustment  
ª To restore to automatic adjustment  
Press the [AUTO] button.  
Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or  
press the [AUTO] button.  
Manual shutter speed adjustment  
Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury  
light or sodium light because the color and  
brightness of the playback image may change.  
If you increase the shutter speed manually, the  
noise on the screen may increase.  
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.  
Manual shutter speed/aperture  
adjustment  
Shutter Speed  
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.  
Aperture  
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
Set to Tape Recording Mode.  
1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button.  
During normal playback, image movement may  
not look smooth.  
When recording in an extremely bright place,  
the color of the screen may change or flicker. If  
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually  
to [1/60] or [1/100].  
MANUAL  
AF/MF  
Manual iris/gain adjustment  
Set the shutter speed before setting the  
aperture (iris/gain) when manually adjusting  
both settings.  
If the value does not become “OPEN”, you  
cannot adjust the gain value.  
If the gain value is increased, the noise on the  
screen increases.  
2 Move the joystick left or right to select  
aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon  
[
] .  
Depending on the zoom magnification, there are  
iris values that are not displayed.  
ª Shutter speed range  
1/30 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode  
The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.  
If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the  
shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/8000.  
ª Iris/gain value range  
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,  
OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB  
Value closer to [CLOSE] darkens the image.  
Value closer to [18dB] brightens the image.  
Values with dB are gain values.  
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Playback mode  
ª To adjust the speaker volume during  
Playback mode  
Playing back tape  
playback  
1 Move the [sVOLr] lever to adjust the  
volume.  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
(An operation icon automatically appears on  
the LCD monitor.)  
1 Operate with joystick.  
Towards [r]: increases the volume  
Towards [`]: decreases the volume  
If you do not hear the sound, check the settings  
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].  
1/;: Playback/Pause  
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to  
playback with the 1/; icon.)  
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to  
playback with the 1/; icon.)  
ª Repeat playback  
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be  
rewound and played back again.  
:  
Stop  
1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>  
[ON].  
The power will not turn off when the LCD  
monitor and the viewfinder are closed and  
retracted during Tape playback mode.  
During cue/review playback, fast-moving  
images may show noise as a mosaic.  
Before and after cue/review playback, the  
screen may become blue for a moment or  
images may be disturbed.  
The [  
] indication appears. (In order to  
cancel the repeat playback mode, set  
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the  
power.)  
ª Settings on the audio  
If you cannot listen to the desired audio when  
playing back a tape, check the settings in  
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].  
When you record the audio in [12bit] and set  
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio  
will be played back in stereo sound regardless  
of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].  
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Playback mode  
Frame-by-frame playback  
Playback on TV  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
Images recorded by this Camcorder can be  
played back on a TV.  
Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder.  
Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off  
before connecting it to a TV.  
1 During playback, move the joystick up to  
select the [1/;] icon to pause playback.  
;
1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV.  
2 Push the [sVOLr] lever.  
[VIDEO IN]  
[AUDIO IN]  
A/V  
1
Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using  
the AV cable 1.  
2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode  
dial to the Tape Playback Mode.  
3 Select the video input that this unit is  
connected to.  
If the images are not played back correctly on  
the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically),  
perform the menu operations in accordance  
with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.  
Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or  
[4:3].  
Towards [T]: normal direction  
Towards [W]: reversed direction  
If you keep pushing the lever, then the images  
will continuously be played back frame by  
frame.  
The pause icon appears for an instant.  
Continuous frame-by-frame playback will start  
after the pause icon disappears.  
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]  
icon to start playback.  
The image and audio are output on the TV.  
5 Move the joystick down to select the []  
icon to stop playback.  
ª To return to normal playback  
Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying  
about the battery running down.  
Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to  
start playback.  
ª If the image or audio from this  
Camcorder does not appear on the TV  
Check the connections.  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they  
go.  
Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-41-)  
Check the TV’s input setting (input switch).  
(For more information, please read the  
operating instructions for the TV.)  
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Edit mode  
7 Move the joystick down to select the []  
icon to stop playback. (Player)  
Edit mode  
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a  
VCR (Dubbing)  
If you record (dub) images onto another video  
device and then play them back on a wide-  
screen TV, the images may be stretched  
vertically. In this case, refer to the operating  
instructions for the device that you are recording  
(dubbing) to or read the operating instructions  
for the TV and set to 16:9 (full).  
For more information, refer to the operating  
instructions for your TV set and recorder.  
When you do not need functional indications or  
date and time indication, respectively set  
[SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF] or set [BASIC]  
>> [DATE/TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback  
Mode.  
Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be  
stored on a DVD-RAM disc or other such media.  
Refer to the instructions for the recorder.  
Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder,  
and an unrecorded DVD-RAM disc or  
cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR.  
1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.  
Connecting with the AV cable  
(When you connect the Camcorder and a  
recorder with the DV cable, these indications  
may not appear.)  
I
.
E
I
L
ª When neither image nor sound from  
the Camcorder is output to the TV set  
[VIDEO IN]  
Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they  
go.  
Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-41-)  
Check the connections.  
[AUDIO IN]  
A/V  
1
Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by  
using the AV cable 1.  
Connecting with the optional DV cable:  
PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for equipment  
with a DV terminal)  
S
2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape  
Playback Mode.  
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and  
recorder.  
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]  
icon to start playback. (Player)  
The image and sound are reproduced.  
5 Start recording. (Recorder)  
6 Stop recording. (Recorder)  
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Edit mode  
Even if you use a device equipped with DV  
Using the DV Interface Cable for  
Recording (Digital Dubbing)  
terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be  
able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.  
For more information, see the instructions for  
equipment connected.  
Regardless of the menu settings on the  
recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the  
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the  
playback tape.  
By connecting other digital video equipment with  
DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV  
cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high-  
image-quality dubbing can be done in digital  
format.  
Set to Tape Playback Mode.  
(Player/recorder)  
The images on the recorder monitor may be  
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded  
images.  
1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video  
equipment with the DV cable.  
If a picture containing a copyright protection  
signal (copy guard) is recorded by the  
Camcorder, the picture is distorted by mosaic-  
like patterns at playback.  
While pictures are input from the DV terminal,  
the operation icon blinks on instead of  
appearing from the side of the screen when you  
press the center of the joystick.  
1
While pictures are input from the DV terminal,  
the TV aspect will not change even if you  
change the setting for [TV ASPECT] in the  
[SETUP] menu.  
CAUTION:  
2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].  
(Recorder)  
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of  
copyrighted recordings may be copyright  
infringement.  
3 Start playback. (Player)  
4 Start recording. (Recorder)  
Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.  
5 Move the joystick up to select the [¥/;]  
icon again to stop recording. (Recorder)  
6 Stop playback. (Player)  
ª To cancel the standby for recording  
When the Camcorder is standby for recording,  
move the joystick down and select the [] icon.  
Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during  
dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed  
properly.  
If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main  
sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select  
the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT]  
on playback.  
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Edit mode  
PC Connection with the DV Interface Notes  
Cable  
®
®,  
®
Microsoft , Windows Windows Vista and  
®
DirectX are either registered trademarks or  
A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC  
via a DV Interface Cable (optional) A using  
products and software from a number of video  
editing software companies.  
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the  
United States and/or other countries.  
®
®
Intel , Core™ and Pentium are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Using products from video editing software  
companies allows you to capture and edit video  
clips using the DV Interface.  
Apple, Mac OS, iMovie HD, FireWire are either  
registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple  
Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.  
All other names, company names, product  
names, etc. in these instructions are the  
trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective corporations.  
Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and  
should have no problem working with any  
OHCI compliant FireWire Video — Editing  
software package.  
Microsoft product screen shot(s) reprinted with  
permission from Microsoft Corporation.  
The names of the products you are using may  
differ from the names given in the text.  
Depending on the operating environment and  
other factors, the contents of the screens used  
in these instructions may not necessarily match  
what you will see on your screen.  
A
Although the screens in these Operating  
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of  
example, other languages are supported as  
well.  
PC must be equipped with a DV Terminal.  
During Camcorder playback, do not disconnect  
the DV Interface Cable or turn the Camcorder  
off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.  
IEEE1394 Interface must conform to OHCI  
(Open Host Controller Interface Specification).  
These instructions do not cover the basic  
operations of the PC or define any terms. For  
this information, refer to the Operating  
Instructions which accompany your PC.  
We recommend using the AC adaptor as the  
power source for the Camcorder when  
Using on Macintosh  
connecting to the PC. Data may be lost if the  
battery power is lost while transferring data.  
ª Operating environment on iMovie HD  
OS:  
Mac OS X v 10.4  
CPU:  
PowerPC G5, Intel Core Duo, Intel Core Solo  
Interface:  
DV (FireWire) terminal (IEEE1394.a)  
iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or  
sold with iLife.  
1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode.  
2 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh  
with the DV Interface Cable (optional).  
For more information, please contact Apple Inc.  
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Menu  
ª
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]  
Menu  
Menu list  
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for  
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are  
different from the actual menu indications.  
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]  
1) [BASIC]  
[DATE/TIME] -41-  
2) [ADVANCED]  
[REC SPEED] -23-  
[REC STDBY] -38-  
[REPEAT PLAY] -35-  
1) [BASIC]  
[SCENE MODE] -32-  
[REC SPEED] -23-  
[WIND CUT] -29-  
[ASPECT] -30-  
3) [SETUP]  
[12bit AUDIO] -41-  
[AUDIO OUT] -41-  
[DISPLAY] -41-  
[LCD SET] -21-  
[CLOCK SET] -15-  
[EVF SET] -21-  
[POWER SAVE] -24-  
[TV ASPECT] -36-  
2) [ADVANCED]  
[GUIDE LINES] -30-  
[FADE COLOR] -29-  
[AUDIO REC] -41-  
[D.ZOOM] -27-  
4) [LANGUAGE] -20-  
[ZOOM MIC] -27-  
[SHTR EFFECT] -26-  
[AUTO SLW SHTR] -31-  
3) [SETUP]  
[DISPLAY] -41-  
[DATE/TIME] -41-  
[POWER SAVE] -24-  
[QUICK START] -17-  
[BEEP SOUND] -41-  
[LCD SET] -21-  
[EVF SET] -21-  
[INITIAL SET] -41-  
[DEMO MODE] -41-  
4) [LANGUAGE] -20-  
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Menu  
Menus related to recording  
Menus related to playback  
ª [DATE/TIME]  
ª [12bit AUDIO]  
This switches between date and time indications.  
The Camcorder automatically records the date  
and time the picture was taken on the tape.  
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an  
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take  
pictures.  
You can switch the sound (PCM Audio) when  
playing back a tape with sound recorded in  
[12bit].  
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound  
recorded.  
ª [AUDIO REC]  
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording  
systems.  
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.  
(The original sound recorded is preserved  
after audio dubbing.)  
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound on the tape  
added with audio dubbing.  
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.  
Audio can be recorded in higher quality.  
(The original sound recorded is erased  
after audio dubbing.)  
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.  
If you want to edit the sound on a model with an  
audio dubbing function, set [12bit] to take  
pictures.  
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back both [ST1]  
and [ST2] sounds.  
Audio dubbing cannot be performed on this unit.  
When playing back a tape recorded on this unit,  
you will not be able to hear the sound if [ST2] is  
set. Set [ST1].  
ª [AUDIO OUT]  
This switches the sound to be played back.  
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub  
sound)  
ª [DISPLAY]  
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched  
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be  
switched to minimum display.  
[L]:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
[R]:  
ª [BEEP SOUND]  
Other menus  
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are  
issued as follows.  
ª [INITIAL SET]  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you turn on the power  
When the unit goes from quick start standby  
mode to recording pause  
When there is a menu that cannot be selected  
depending on a combination of functions, set to  
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the  
default condition.  
(Language setting cannot be back to the default  
condition.)  
2 Beeps  
When you pause recording  
When you turn off the power  
When the unit goes into quick start standby  
mode  
ª [DEMO MODE]  
If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without  
inserting a cassette, the Camcorder is  
automatically set to the demonstration mode for  
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed  
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled.  
If no operations take place for approx.  
10 minutes, the demonstration mode  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab  
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs  
(-46-), and at other times. Check the sentence  
displayed on the screen. (-42-)  
automatically starts. To terminate the  
demonstration mode, insert a cassette, or set to  
[DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this  
function to [OFF].  
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Others  
:
White balance adjustment mode  
-33-  
Others  
Indications  
Playback indications  
Various functions and the Camcorder status are  
shown on the screen.  
Basic indications  
¥:  
Recording underway  
1:  
Playback -35-  
;:  
Pause -35-  
:
Remaining battery power  
5:  
6:  
;1/2;:  
Fast forward/Cue playback -35-  
Rewind/Review playback -35-  
Frame-by-frame playback -36-  
Repeat playback -35-  
0h00m00s00f: Time code  
3:30:45PM  
Date/Time indication  
Recording indications  
R0:45:  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the  
indication starts flashing.)  
:
Remaining tape time  
12bit, 16bit:  
:
Audio recording mode -41-  
Volume adjustment -35-  
Warning/alarm indications  
SP:  
Standard Play mode  
(Recording speed mode) -23-  
Long Play mode  
(Recording speed mode) -23-  
Recording -24-  
If any one of the following indications lights up or  
flashes, please check the Camcorder.  
Confirmatory indications  
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure  
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]  
position is inserted.  
No cassette is inserted.  
[--]/0:  
The built-in battery is low. -15-  
°: The warning/alarm indication appears when  
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor  
towards the viewfinder and check the  
warning/alarm indication.  
LP:  
¥:  
; (Green):  
; (Green flash):  
Recording pause -24-  
Standby mode  
Fade out  
; (Red):  
:
Recording check -25-  
Wide -30-  
Automatic mode -23-  
Manual mode -32-  
Manual focus -33-  
Zoom magnification indication  
-26-  
Backlight mode -27-  
Optical Image Stabilizer -30-  
Shutter speed -34-  
F number -34-  
Gain value -34-  
Soft skin mode -28-  
Fade (White) -29-  
Fade (Black) -29-  
Blank search -25-  
MagicPix function -28-  
Video Light is on -22-  
Zoom microphone -27-  
Wind noise reduction -29-  
Sports mode (Scene mode) -32-  
Portrait mode (Scene mode) -32-  
Low light mode (Scene mode)  
-32-  
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)  
-32-  
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)  
-32-  
16:9  
AUTO  
MNL  
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MF:  
5k:  
2END:  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
:: The video heads are dirty. -46-  
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1/500:  
F2.4:  
6dB:  
Textual indications  
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:  
Condensation has occurred. Take out the  
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some  
time until the cassette holder opens, but this  
is not a malfunction. -46-  
LOW BATTERY:  
The battery is low. Recharge it. -12-  
NO TAPE :  
No tape is inserted. -18-  
TAPE END:  
The tape came to the end during recording.  
CHECK REC TAB:  
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:
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:
ZOOM  
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5:  
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:
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.  
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:
Auto white balance -33-  
Indoor mode (recording under  
incandescent lamp) -33-  
Outdoor mode -33-  
AWB  
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WRONG TAPE FORMAT:  
Functions that cannot be used  
You are attempting to play back a tape  
section that has been recorded with a  
different TV system. This cassette is  
incompatible.  
simultaneously  
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or  
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The  
table below shows examples of functions  
restricted by conditions.  
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:  
The cassette cover is open. Close the  
cassette cover. -18-  
Functions  
Conditions which disable  
the functions  
COPY PROTECTED:  
Images cannot be recorded correctly  
because the medium is protected by a copy  
guard.  
Backlight  
compensation  
When the MagicPix  
function is used  
NEED HEAD CLEANING:  
When the iris/gain is set  
The video heads are dirty. -46-  
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:  
An irregularity in the equipment has been  
detected. Press the [RESET] button (-45-).  
This may solve the problem.  
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:  
You are attempting to select the item on the  
[SCENE MODE] when the Camcorder is set  
to [AUTO].  
Help mode  
Recording  
check  
Blank search  
Soft skin  
MagicPix  
While recording to a tape  
Scene mode  
When the Camcorder is  
set to [AUTO]  
When the MagicPix  
function is used  
When the built-in LED  
video light is on  
Change of  
white balance  
When digital zoom (42k  
or higher) is used  
When the MagicPix  
function is used  
Adjusting the  
shutter speed,  
iris/gain  
When the MagicPix  
function is used  
When the scene mode is  
used  
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6: The cassette cannot be removed.  
Before requesting repair  
(Problems and solutions)  
• Does the status indicator comes on when  
opening the cassette cover? (-18-) Make sure  
that the battery and the AC adaptor are  
properly connected. (-12-)  
Power/Body  
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.  
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully  
charged battery.  
• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the  
battery and remove the cassette.  
• The battery protection circuit may have  
operated. Insert the battery to the AC adaptor  
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still  
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.  
• Make sure the LCD monitor is opened or the  
viewfinder extended.  
• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully  
open it again. (-18-)  
7: No operation other than cassette removal  
can be performed.  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the  
condensation indication disappears. (-46-)  
2: The Camcorder power is turned off  
automatically.  
Recording  
1: Recording does not start although power is  
supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette  
is correctly inserted.  
• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on  
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed. (-18-)  
• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new  
cassette.  
• If you do not use the unit for approximately  
5 minutes, the power is automatically turned off  
to conserve battery life. To resume recording,  
turn the power back on. The power will not turn  
off automatically when the power save function  
is set to [OFF]. (-24-)  
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on  
long enough.  
• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery  
power indication is flashing or the message  
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has  
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully  
charged battery. (-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. (-46-)  
• Is the recording mode set? When in the  
playback mode, recording cannot be  
performed. (-14-)  
• Has condensation occurred? No operation  
other than cassette removal can be performed  
when condensation occurs. Wait until the  
condensation indication disappears. (-46-)  
• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is  
open, the Camcorder may not operate  
normally. Close the cassette cover. (-18-)  
2: The screen has changed suddenly.  
([DEMO MODE] is on)  
• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape  
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>  
[ON] without inserting a cassette, the  
demonstration starts. For normal use, set this  
function to [OFF]. (-41-)  
3: A cassette cannot be inserted.  
• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the  
condensation indication disappears.  
4: Auto focus function does not work.  
• Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus  
mode is selected, focus is automatically  
adjusted.  
• There are some recording subjects and  
surroundings for which the auto focus does not  
operate correctly. (-49-) If so, use the manual  
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-33-)  
4: Battery runs down quickly.  
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the  
AC adaptor. (-12-)  
• 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 needs to be replaced.  
5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though  
powered up.  
The Camcorder does not operate normally.  
• The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you  
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.  
• Remove the cassette and then press the  
[RESET] button. (-45-) If normal conditions are  
not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,  
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.  
Indications  
1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen  
center.  
• Read the contents and respond to them. (-42-)  
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4: Playback picture is not clear.  
2: The remaining tape time indication  
disappears.  
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the  
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be  
clear. Clean the heads by using the head  
cleaner for digital video (optional). (-46-)  
• 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 A/V terminal.  
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection  
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a  
protected picture is played back by the  
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the  
picture.  
• The remaining tape time indication may  
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame  
playback or other operation. If you continue  
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is  
restored.  
3: 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.  
Others  
1: The indication disappears, the screen is  
frozen, or no operation can be performed.  
• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the  
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]  
button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and  
then reattach it. Turn on the power again. If  
normal operation is still not restored, detach the  
power connected, and contact Panasonic. (-55-)  
2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.  
• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been  
automatically detected. Remove the cassette  
for data protection and then press the [RESET]  
button with the boss A. The Camcorder will be  
activated.  
4: The function indications such as the mode  
indication or the remaining tape time  
indication are not shown.  
• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], all  
indications other than the tape running  
condition, warning, and date are not displayed.  
Playback (Sound)  
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in  
speaker of the Camcorder.  
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push  
the [sVOLr] lever to display the volume  
indication and adjust it. (-35-)  
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the  
same time.  
• 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. (-41-)  
RESET  
Playback (Pictures)  
1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected  
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.  
The playback images are vertical.  
A
• 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 contact Panasonic. (-55-)  
• 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.  
• Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change  
the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV.  
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].  
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images  
during cue or review playback.  
• This phenomenon is characteristic of digital  
video systems. It is not a malfunction.  
3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during  
cue and review playback.  
• Horizontal stripes may appear depending on  
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.  
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The whole screen becomes blue and there is  
no picture or sound.  
Cautions for Use  
When normal playback cannot be performed  
even after the head cleaning  
ª About condensation  
If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation  
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation  
indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the  
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages  
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only  
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the  
procedure below.  
1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.  
It takes about 20 seconds to open the  
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.  
2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette  
cover closed and the battery attached, to  
cool or warm it to the ambient temperature.  
The status indicator blinks for about  
1 minute and then the Camcorder  
One possible cause is that normal recording  
could not be performed because the heads were  
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads,  
and perform recording and playback again. If  
normal playback can be performed, the heads are  
clean. Before an important recording, be sure to  
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal  
recording can be performed.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning,  
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another  
cassette.  
During playback, the picture or sound may be  
interrupted momentarily, but this is not a  
malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible  
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt  
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.)  
automatically turns off. Leave it for about  
1.5 to 2 hours.  
3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the  
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then  
check if the condensation indication  
disappears.  
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.  
If so, it may take more time before the  
condensation indication disappears.  
Watch for condensation even before the  
condensation indication is displayed.  
If the indicator of the condensation does not  
display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you  
notice condensation on the lens or the main  
unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise  
condensation may be formed on the heads or  
the cassette tape.  
ª About the Camcorder  
When the Camcorder is used for a long time,  
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is  
not a malfunction.  
Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away  
as possible from electromagnetic equipment  
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games  
etc.).  
If you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of  
or near a TV, the pictures and sound on the  
Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by  
electromagnetic wave radiation.  
Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near  
cell phones because doing so may result in  
noise adversely affecting the pictures and  
sound.  
ª About dirty heads  
Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures  
may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields  
created by speakers or large motors.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by  
microprocessors may adversely affect the  
Digital Video Camcorder, disturbing the pictures  
and sound.  
If the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely  
affected by electromagnetic equipment and  
stops functioning properly, turn the Digital Video  
Camcorder off and remove the battery or  
disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the  
battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the  
Digital Video Camcorder on.  
If video heads (the parts that closely contact  
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording  
and playback are not properly performed.  
Clean the heads with the digital video head  
cleaner.  
Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set  
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back  
for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the  
playback, it automatically stops about  
15 seconds later.)  
We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.  
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD  
CLEANING” appears during recording. During  
playback, moreover, the following symptoms  
appear.  
Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near  
radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and  
sound may be adversely affected.  
Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the  
sound is interrupted.  
Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes  
appear.  
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Do not spray insecticides or volatile  
chemicals onto the Camcorder.  
ª About the battery  
The battery used in the Camcorder is a  
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is  
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the  
effect of temperature increases with increasing or  
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature  
range, the fully charged indication may not  
appear, or the low battery indication may appear  
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high  
temperature, moreover, the protection function  
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.  
Be sure to detach the battery after use.  
If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a  
minute amount of current is consumed even  
when the Camcorder power is OFF. If the  
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a  
long time, over-discharge takes place. The  
battery may become unusable after it is  
charged.  
If the Camcorder is sprayed with such  
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become  
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.  
Do not keep rubber or plastic products in  
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.  
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or  
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let  
sand or fine dust get into the body and  
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the  
Camcorder from getting wet.  
Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or  
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting  
and removing a cassette.)  
If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet  
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use  
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,  
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or  
bump it.  
A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its  
housing, causing it to malfunction.  
Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol  
for cleaning the Camcorder.  
Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out  
the AC Cable from the AC Jack.  
The Camcorder body may be discolored and the  
surface finish may peel off.  
Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to  
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove  
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked  
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and  
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it  
with a dry cloth.  
The battery should be stored in a cool place free  
from humidity, with as constant temperature as  
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15 oC to  
25 oC (59 oF to 77 oF), Recommended humidity:  
40% to 60%)  
Extremely high temperatures or low  
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.  
If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-  
humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals  
may rust and cause malfunctions.  
To store the battery for a long period of time, we  
recommend you charge it once every year and  
store it again after you have completely used up  
the charged capacity.  
Dust and other matter attached to the battery  
terminals should be removed.  
Prepare spare batteries when going out for  
recording.  
Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the  
period you are planning to record for. Cold  
places such as a ski resort, can shorten the  
period during which you can record for.  
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to  
see if the terminals are deformed.  
Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder  
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or  
AC adaptor.  
When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the  
instructions.  
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance  
purposes or other business use.  
If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the  
internal temperature increases and,  
consequently, this may cause malfunction.  
This Camcorder is not intended for business  
use.  
When you are not going to use Camcorder for  
an extended time  
When storing the unit in a cupboard or a  
cabinet, it is recommended that you put a  
desiccant (silica gel) in with it.  
Do not throw old battery into fire.  
Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may  
result in an explosion.  
If the operating time is very short even after  
the battery has been recharged, the battery  
has worn out. Please purchase a new battery.  
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ª About the AC adaptor  
ª LCD monitor/viewfinder  
If the battery is warm, charging requires more  
time than normal.  
LCD monitor  
When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a  
If the temperature of the battery is extremely  
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may  
continue flashing, and the battery may not be  
charged. After the battery temperature has  
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging  
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the  
lamp still continues flashing even after the  
recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be  
faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.  
dry soft cloth.  
In a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may form on the LCD monitor.  
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.  
If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD  
monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately  
after you turn the power on. However, as the  
internal temperature increases, it goes back to  
normal brightness.  
If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC  
adaptor 1 m (3.3 feet) or more away from radio.  
When using the AC adaptor, it may generate  
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from  
the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a  
minute amount of current is consumed.)  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor  
and battery clean.  
Extremely high precision technology is  
employed to produce the LCD monitor  
screen featuring a total of approximately  
123,000 pixels. The result is more than  
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. However,  
this is not a malfunction and does not affect  
the recorded picture.  
Viewfinder  
ª About the cassette  
Never place the cassette in a high temperature  
place.  
The tape may be damaged, producing  
mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.  
When storing the cassette after use, be sure  
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it  
out.  
If the cassette is left for more than 6 months  
(depending on the storage condition) in the  
Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may  
sag and be damaged.  
Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end  
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the  
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without  
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed  
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to  
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may  
stick to itself.  
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.  
ª Periodical check-ups  
To maintain the highest image quality, we  
recommend replacing worn parts such as heads  
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however,  
depends on operating conditions including  
temperature, humidity and dust.)  
Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and  
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage  
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the  
heads.  
After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the  
beginning, put the cassette in the case to  
protect it from dust, and store it upright.  
Keep the cassette away from strong  
magnetism.  
Apparatus using magnets such as magnetic  
necklaces and toys have a magnetic force that  
is stronger than expected, and they may erase  
the contents of a recording or may increase  
noise.  
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ª White balance adjustment  
Explanation of terms  
White balance adjustment determines the white  
color under different light sources. By recognizing  
which is the white color under sunlight and which  
is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the  
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the  
other colors.  
Since white is the reference of all colors, the  
Camcorder can record pictures in a natural hue if  
it can recognize the reference white color.  
ª Automatic white balance  
White balance adjustment recognizes the color of  
light and adjusts so the white color will become a  
pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of  
light that comes through the lens and white  
balance sensor, thereby judging the recording  
condition, and selects the closest hue setting.  
This is called automatic white balance  
adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only  
stores white color information under several light  
sources, automatic white balance adjustment  
does not function normally under the other light  
sources.  
ª Auto focus  
Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens  
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to  
bring the subject into focus.  
Auto focus has the following characteristics.  
Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are  
seen more clearly.  
2)  
10 000K  
9
8
000K  
000K  
3)  
Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast  
into focus.  
7
6
000K  
000K  
4)  
Focuses on the screen center only.  
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not  
work correctly in the following situations. Record  
pictures in the manual focus mode.  
Recording a subject with one end located  
closer to the Camcorder and the other end  
farther away from it  
5)  
5
4
000K  
000K  
6)  
1)  
7)  
3
000K  
8)  
As auto focus adjusts at the center of an  
image, it may be impossible to focus on a  
subject that is located in both the foreground  
and background.  
9)  
2
1
000K  
000K  
10)  
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass  
Outside of the effective range of automatic white  
balance adjustment, the image will become  
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range  
of automatic white balance adjustment, the  
automatic white balance adjustment may not  
function properly if there is more than one light  
source. For light outside the functional auto white  
balance adjustment range, use the manual white  
balance adjustment mode.  
1) The effective range of automatic white  
balance adjustment on this Camcorder  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (rain)  
4) TV screen  
The subject behind the glass will not be focused  
because the focus is on the dirty glass.  
Recording a subject that is surrounded by  
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
The recording subject may become blurry  
because the Camcorder focuses on the  
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly  
reflective objects.  
Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
The Camcorder cannot focus correctly  
because the light information that comes  
through the lens decreases considerably.  
Recording a fast-moving subject  
5) Sunlight  
As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,  
it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.  
Recording a subject with little contrast  
A subject with little contrast, such as a white  
wall, may become blurry because the  
Camcorder achieves focus based upon the  
vertical lines of an image.  
6) White fluorescent lamp  
7) Halogen light bulb  
8) Incandescent light bulb  
9) Sunrise or sunset  
10) Candlelight  
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Microphone:  
Stereo (with a zoom function)  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
Specifications  
Digital Video Camcorder  
Information for your safety  
Standard illumination:  
1,400 lx  
Minimum required illumination:  
6 lx  
2 lx (MagicPix function)  
Video output level:  
Power source:  
DC 9.3/7.2 V  
Power consumption:  
Recording  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠  
4.1 W  
Audio output level (Line):  
316 mV, 600 ≠  
Digital interface:  
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
Dimensions:  
67.0 mm (W) k84.5 mm (H) k119.3 mm (D)  
[2.638 inch (W) k3.327 inch (H) k4.697 inch (D)]  
(excluding the projection parts)  
Mass (Weight):  
Approx. 390 g (0.86 lbs)  
(without the supplied battery, DV cassette)  
Operating temperature:  
0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)  
Operating humidity:  
Recording format:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format)  
Tape used:  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
Recording/playback time:  
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80)  
Video  
Recording system:  
Digital component  
Television system:  
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal  
Audio  
Recording system:  
PCM digital recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch)  
Image sensor:  
10% to 80%  
AC adaptor  
Information for your safety  
1/6-inch CCD image sensor  
[Effective pixels]  
Moving picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)/  
Still picture: 290 K (4:3), 380 K (16:9)/  
Total: 800 K  
Power source:  
AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
19 W  
Lens:  
DC output:  
Auto Iris, F1.9 to F4.3, Focal length; 1.8 mm to  
75.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF)  
Zoom:  
DC 9.3 V, 1.2 A (Camcorder operation)  
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)  
42:1 Power zoom  
Monitor:  
Dimensions:  
92 mm (W)k33 mm (H)k61 mm (D)  
[3.6 inch (W)k1.3 inch (H)k2.4 inch (D)]  
Mass (Weight):  
2.7-inch LCD  
Viewfinder:  
Color electronic viewfinder  
Approx. 115 g (0.25 lbs)  
Specifications may change without prior notice.  
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Accessory No.  
Figure  
Description  
1320 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion  
Battery Pack  
1
VW-VBG130*  
2640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion  
Battery Pack  
1
VW-VBG260*  
5800 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion  
Battery Pack  
1 2  
VW-VBG6* *  
Battery Pack Holder Kit  
VW-VH04  
DV Interface Cable  
(4-pin to 4-pin)  
PV-DDC9 (For USA)  
PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)  
Carrying Case  
PV-HB002 (USA only)  
*1 Please refer to page -13-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.  
*2 The battery pack holder kit VW-VH04 (optional) is necessary.  
NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local  
dealer.  
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Palmcorder Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
P
rice Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  
6.95  
3. Method of payment (check one)  
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)  
VISA  
Credit Card #  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Expiration Date  
Customer Signature  
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
First  
Phone#:  
Last  
Day  
(
)
)
Street Address  
City  
Night  
(
State  
Zip  
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-6 PM M-F, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR  
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANY  
ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032  
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.  
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)  
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the  
unlikely event this product needs service.  
Request for Service Notice:  
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)  
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.  
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS  
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC  
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Video Products  
Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or  
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,  
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished  
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
Product  
Parts  
Labor  
Contact Number  
Service  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)  
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
Camcorder  
DVD/VCR Deck,  
A/V Mixer  
One (1) Year  
Ninety (90) Days  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Carry-In: 21”  
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,  
TV/DVD/VCR  
Combination  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
CRTand Smaller  
In-Home or Carry-In:  
22” CRT and Larger  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
TV/HDR  
Combination  
1-888-843-9788  
In-Home or Carry-In  
Rechargeable  
Batteries  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Tape  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Five (5) Days  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Memory Cards  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ninety (90) Days  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.  
You must carry-in or mail-in (prepaid) your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-  
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the  
United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A  
purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.  
Carry-In, Mail-in (Prepaid) or In-Home Service  
For Carry-In, Mail-In (prepaid) or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include  
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require  
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or  
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,  
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or  
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or  
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug  
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper  
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other  
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that  
is attributable to acts of God.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel  
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are  
for illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE  
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights  
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer  
or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the  
addresses listed for the warrantor.  
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH  
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.  
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Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -56-.  
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer  
or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and  
Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:  
or, contact us via the web at:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262),  
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855  
Accessory Purchases  
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products  
by visiting our Web Site at:  
or, send your request by E-mail to:  
You may also contact us directly at:  
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)  
Panasonic Service and Technology Company  
20421 84th Avenue South,  
Kent, WA 98032  
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277  
Product Repairs  
Centralized Factory Service Center  
Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center  
1590 Touhy Ave.  
MAIL TO:  
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007  
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory  
Service Center.  
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).  
Service in Puerto Rico  
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910  
As of January 2007  
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Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and  
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been  
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,  
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or  
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell  
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of  
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR  
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions  
may not be applicable.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
FOR PRODUCT OPERATION ASSISTANCE, please contact:  
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505  
1-800 #:  
Fax #:  
1-800-561-5505  
(905) 238-2360  
Email link:  
TM  
Link: “Servicentres locator” under “Customer support”  
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE  
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.  
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Index  
ª Numerics  
4:3 Function ...................................................30  
ª A  
ª S  
Scene Mode .................................................. 32  
Self-Recording ............................................... 27  
Shutter Speed ............................................... 34  
Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 28  
Sound Volume ............................................... 35  
SP/LP Mode .................................................. 23  
Sports Mode .................................................. 32  
Spotlight Mode .............................................. 32  
Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 32  
ª V  
Video Head Clogging ....................................46  
Viewfinder ................................................ 16, 48  
ª W  
White Balance ............................................... 33  
Wide Function ............................................... 30  
Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 29  
ª Z  
AC Adaptor ..............................................13, 48  
Aperture .........................................................34  
Auto slow shutter ...........................................31  
ª B  
Backlight Compensation ................................27  
Blank Search .................................................25  
Built-in LED Video Light .................................22  
ª C  
Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................52  
Charging the Battery ......................................12  
Condensation .................................................46  
Customer Services Directory .........................55  
ª D  
Date/Time Setting ..........................................15  
Digital Dubbing ..............................................38  
Digital Zoom ...................................................27  
Dubbing .........................................................37  
ª E  
Zoom ............................................................. 26  
Zoom Microphone ......................................... 27  
Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................18  
ª F  
Fade ...............................................................29  
Frame-by-frame playback ..............................36  
ª G  
Guideline function ..........................................30  
ª H  
Help mode .....................................................20  
ª L  
LCD Monitor .............................................16, 48  
Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................56  
Limited Warranty (USA) .................................54  
Low Light Mode .............................................32  
ª M  
MagicPix function ...........................................28  
Manual Focus ................................................33  
Mode Dial .......................................................14  
ª O  
Optical image stabilizer function ....................30  
ª P  
Photoshot .......................................................26  
Portrait Mode .................................................32  
ª Q  
Quick Start .....................................................17  
ª R  
Recording Check ...........................................25  
Recording Speed ...........................................23  
Remaining Tape Time ...................................42  
Repeat Playback ............................................35  
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) .........53  
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3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el  
compartimiento del cassette.  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Guía española para el uso rápido  
ª Carga de la batería  
1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de ca al  
adaptador de ca y a la toma de la red de ca.  
2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte  
alineando la marca, luego encájela.  
1
PUSH  
4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de  
que el respectivo compartimiento esté  
cabalmente alojado.  
2
ª Cómo activar la alimentación  
1 Mientras pulsa el botón de desbloqueo A,  
ajuste el selector del modo a para  
seleccionar el modo deseado B.  
1
A
B
ª Montaje de la batería  
Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y hágala  
deslizar hasta que dispare.  
ª Cómo apagar la alimentación  
1 Ajuste el disco del modo a OFF.  
ª Insertar/quitar un cassette  
1 Haga deslizar la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] y  
abra la tapa del cassette.  
ª Grabación en una cinta  
Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.  
OPEN/  
EJECT  
2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette  
esté abierto, inserte/quite el cassette.  
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1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la  
grabación para empezar a grabar.  
2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada  
de la grabación para detener brevemente la  
grabación.  
;
ª Reproducción de la cinta  
Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.  
1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.  
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa  
6: Rebobinado/Localización regresiva  
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono  
1/;.)  
5: Avance rápido/Localización progresiva  
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono  
1/;.)  
:  
Parada  
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.  
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3  
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F1107SQ0  
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.  

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