Panasonic Palmcorder PV GS500 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Model No.

PV-GS500

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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

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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use

only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:

Model No.:

Panasonic

PV-GS500

Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

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

ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

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

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

WARNING

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

NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

-If you see this symbol-

Information on Disposal in other

Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the

European Union.

If you wish to discard this product,

please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for

the correct method of disposal.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not

fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for

long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has

been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

Precautions

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly

moved from a cold place to a warm place,

moisture may form on the tape and inside the

unit.

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your

Camcorder and power supply should not be

exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the

power supply or operate your Camcorder if it

gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed

for outdoor use, however it is not designed to

sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,

snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a

pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could

permanently damage the internal parts of your

Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this

unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply

before cleaning.

≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN

NOT IN USE.

≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store

and handle your Camcorder in a manner that

will not subject it to unnecessary movement

(avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder

contains a sensitive pick-up device which could

be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use

strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning

your Camcorder body.

≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the

surface of the lens with your hand. Use a

commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens

paper when cleaning the lens. Improper

cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR

CAMCORDER ... Before handling your

Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are

free from any chemical products, such as

suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

CAUTION

≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE

SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH

THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS

THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE

INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO

EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as,

in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a

heater, etc... This action could permanently

damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited

viewing.

This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain

U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights

owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,

and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by

Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

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

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product

you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information

on how to recycle this battery.

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Quick Movie

Magic and MotionDV STUDIO)

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement

(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee

does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made

the purchase.

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License

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Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4

Computer

Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

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Article 5

Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent

either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita,

or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to

Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

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Contents

Before using

Record mode

Quick Guide................................................... 10

Accessories ................................................... 12

Parts identification and handling.................... 12

Attaching the lens cap .................................. 14

The one-touch free-style grip belt.................. 15

Power supply ................................................. 15

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

Turning the Camcorder on............................. 17

Setting date and time..................................... 18

Using the LCD monitor .................................. 19

Using the viewfinder ...................................... 19

Quick Start..................................................... 20

Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 21

Inserting/removing a card .............................. 22

Selecting a mode........................................... 23

How to use the joystick.................................. 23

Help mode ..................................................... 25

Switching the language.................................. 25

Using the menu screen.................................. 25

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 26

Using the remote control................................ 27

Magic Wire Remote Control........................... 29

Check before recording ................................. 30

Recording on a tape...................................... 31

Recording check............................................ 32

Blank search function.................................... 32

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape.............. 33

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot) ................................................. 33

Zoom in/out function...................................... 35

Recording yourself ........................................ 36

Backlight compensation function................... 36

MagicPix functions ........................................ 36

Soft skin mode............................................... 37

Tele macro function....................................... 37

Fade in/fade out function............................... 38

Wind noise reduction function ....................... 38

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Level... 39

Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS)....... 39

Using the built-in flash ................................... 40

Self-timer recording....................................... 41

Wide/Pro-Cinema Function ........................... 41

Optical image stabilizer function.................... 42

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot................. 42

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode) ............................................. 43

Recording in natural colors

(White balance)........................................... 44

Manual focus adjustment .............................. 45

Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment... 45

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Playback mode

Playing back tape .......................................... 47

Slow-motion playback/

Menu list........................................................ 69

Menus related to recording............................ 71

Menus related to playback ............................ 71

Other menus.................................................. 71

frame-by-frame playback ............................ 48

Variable-speed search function ..................... 48

Playback on TV.............................................. 49

Playing back card .......................................... 50

Deleting files recorded on a card................... 51

Formatting a card........................................... 51

Protecting files on a card ............................... 52

Writing the printing data on a card

Others

Indications ..................................................... 72

Warning/alarm indications ............................. 73

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously ............................................ 75

Before requesting repair

(DPOF setting) ............................................ 52

(Problems and solutions)............................ 76

Cautions for Use............................................ 79

Explanation of terms...................................... 83

Specifications ................................................ 85

Camcorder Accessory System...................... 87

Camcorder Accessory Order Form

Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card ................ 53

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR

(Dubbing) .................................................... 53

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ........................................ 54

Audio dubbing................................................ 55

Printing pictures by directly connecting to the

printer (PictBridge) ...................................... 56

(For USA Customers) ................................. 88

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 89

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 90

Customer Services Directory......................... 91

Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 92

Index.............................................................. 93

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

With a PC

Check before Use.......................................... 58

Using the Camcorder with a PC .................... 58

Connecting Computer and Camcorder.......... 59

Using as a Web camera ................................ 60

Using Quick Movie Magic or

Guía española para el uso rápido............... 94

MotionDV STUDIO...................................... 63

Using on Macintosh ....................................... 66

To disconnect USB cable safely.................... 66

If you no longer need software or driver

(Uninstall).................................................... 66

Notes ............................................................. 67

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Before using

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

the cassette holder.

Quick Guide

ª Charging the battery

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC main socket.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

PUSH

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover.

ª Inserting/removing a card

1 Slide the card slot cover outwards to open.

ª Attaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

ª Inserting/removing a cassette

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

cassette cover.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, open the card slot

cover and press the center of the card and

then pull it straight out.

OPEN/

EJECT

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

OFF

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Before using

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

OFF

PHOTO SHOT

ª Playing back tape

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

ª Recording on a tape

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Operate with joystick.

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

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

ª Playing back card

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

1 Operate with joystick.

ª Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

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

on the card in order) start/pause

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Before using

Parts identification and handling

Before using

Accessories

ª Camcorder

The following are the accessories supplied with

this product.

(1)

(5)

(6)

(2)

(3)

PV-DAC14D

CGA-DU14

K2GJ2DZ00018

K2CA2CA00029

(4)

CR2025

(1) Built-in flash -40-

(2) White balance sensor -44-

Remote control sensor -28-

(3) Recording lamp -71-

(4) Grip belt

N2QAEC000017

N2QCAD000007

(One-touch free-style grip belt) -15-

(5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica

microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a

registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

(6) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -35-, -38-

VYF2992

VFF0304

K2KZ9CB00001

VFC3506-1A

VFA0453

(7)

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

A/V

(8)

CAUTION:

REMOTE/MIC

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

AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for

voltages other than 120 V AC. Please

contact either a local or foreign electrical

parts distributor for assistance in selecting

an alternate AC plug. We recommend using

the accessory power plug adaptor

(VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC

outlets.

(9)

(7) Speaker -47-

(8) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal

[A/V] -53-

≥Use the supplied Multi cable only.

(9) Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control

[REMOTE] -29-

Microphone terminal [MIC]

2) Battery pack -15-

≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone

can be used as an external microphone.

≥When the Camcorder is connected with AC

Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard

depending on microphone type. In that

case, please switch to battery for power

supply and noise will stop.

3) Remote control, button-type battery -27-

4) Magic Wire Remote Control -29-

5) Lens cap -14-

6) Multi cable -53-

7) Shoulder strap -14-

8) USB cable and CD-ROM -56-, -58-

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Before using

(23) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -27-

(24) USB terminal [ ] -56-

(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -54-

(26) Reset button [RESET] -78-

(27) Card access lamp -22-

(28) Card slot -22-

(13)

(14)

(15)

(10)

(11)

(16)

(17)

(18)

(29) Card slot cover -22-

(31)

(32)

(12)

BATT

(33)

(34)

(10) Viewfinder -19-, -83-

(30)

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(30) Cassette holder -21-

(31) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -21-

(32) Cassette cover -21-

(33) Zoom lever [W/T] -35-

Volume lever [s /VOLr] -47-

(34) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -33-

(11) Battery holder -16-

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

(13) Power switch [OFF/ON] -17-

(14) Status indicator -17-

(15) Menu button [MENU] -25-

(16) Joystick -23-

(17) Mode dial -23-

(18) Recording start/stop button -31-

(22)

(19)

(20)

(21)

(23)

(24)

(35)

(25)

(26)

(35) Tripod receptacle

This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to

optional tripod. (Please carefully read the

operating instructions for how to attach the tripod

to the Camcorder.)

(27)

(28)

(29)

≥When the tripod is used, operate the Camcorder

from the Magic Wire Remote Control for

convenience. (When not using the remote

control, attach the clip to the grip belt for

convenience. When you move with remote

control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to

avoid falling of the tripod.)

≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the

tripod is used. Insert the card first and then

attach the tripod.

(19) Focus ring -45-

(20) LCD monitor -19-, -82-

Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or

dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.

However, this is not a malfunction and does

not affect the recorded picture.

(21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -19-

(22) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] -30-, -43-, -45-

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Before using

Attaching the lens cap

Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.

1 Push the string through the belt. Push the

lens cap through the loop in the string.

(36)

(36) Shoulder strap fixture

This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder strap to

hang the Camcorder from your neck or shoulder.

≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through

the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend

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

≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of

the lens cap with the tips of your finger and

thumb.

≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.

(37)

(37) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it

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

slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise.

≥The lens cap removed can be attached to the

lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip

belt is used as a hand strap.)

(38)

(38) Smart accessory shoe

The stereo zoom microphone /VW-VMH3

(optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3

(optional) should be mounted here.

≥When an accessory is attached to the smart

accessory shoe, the power required to operate

the accessory is supplied by the Camcorder.

≥When mounting or removing the accessory,

extend the viewfinder (1).

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Before using

The one-touch free-style grip belt

Power supply

ª To use as a grip belt

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.

≥Battery charging time (-17-)

≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries.

≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee

the quality of this product.

≥If the DC Cable is connected to the AC adaptor,

then the battery will not get charged. Remove

the DC Cable from the AC adaptor.

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC Jack.

2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it

in.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

3 Fix the belt.

ª To use as a hand strap

If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you

can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.

1 Flip the belt.

ª Charging lamp

Lights up:Charging

Goes off: Charging completed

Flashing: The battery is over discharged

(discharged excessively). In a while,

the lamp will light up and normal

charging will start.

When the battery temperature is

excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]

lamp flashes and the charging time will

be longer than normal.

1 Flip the belt.

2 Adjust the length.

2 Put your hand through the strap.

≥Use the Magic Wire Remote Control for more

convenience.

≥Hold the Camcorder without covering the

microphones or sensors with your hands.

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Before using

ª Connecting to the AC outlet

ª Removing the battery

While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery

(or the DC Cable) to remove it.

BATT

≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not

fall.

≥Before removing the battery, be sure to set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

1 Connect the AC Cable to the AC adaptor

and the AC Jack.

2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC adaptor.

3 Connect the DC Cable to this product.

≥The output plug of the AC Cable is not

completely connected to the AC adaptor jack.

As shown in 1, there is a gap.

≥Do not use the power cord for other

equipment since the power cord is exclusively

designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the

power cord from other equipment for this

Camcorder.

ª Attaching the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and

slide it until it clicks.

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Before using

Charging time and recordable time

Turning the Camcorder on

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.

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment (-83-) may not function properly.

Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the

lens cap.

ª How to turn on the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [ON].

CGR-DU06

(7.2 V/

640 mAh)

CGA-DU12

(7.2 V/

1150 mAh)

Supplied

battery/

CGA-DU14

(7.2 V/

1 h 40 min

1 h 5 min

(1 h)

2 h 25 min

1 h 55 min

(1 h 50 min)

2 h 45 min

2 h 10 min

(2 h 10 min)

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording

Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON]

while the LCD monitor is closed and the

viewfinder is retracted, the power turns off.

1360 mAh)

CGA-DU21

(7.2 V/

3 h 55 min

3 h 15 min

(3 h 15 min)

2040 mAh)

A Charging time

B Maximum continuously recordable time

“1 h 40 min” indicates 1 hour 40 minutes.

≥The battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.

≥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

ª How to turn off the power

1 While pressing the button 1, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

recordable time when the LCD monitor is used.

≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU14

and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hours

or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or

more for intermittent recording).

OFF

≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] when not

using the Camcorder.

≥The Status indicator goes off when the power

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:

turns off.

≥When you use both the viewfinder and the

LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating

the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,

using the 0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.

≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD

monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD]

button.

≥When you use accessories fitted on the

Camcorder’s smart accessory shoe such as

the stereo zoom microphone and video DC

light, etc.

≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The

main unit of the Camcorder being used will also

heat up. This is normal.

≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,

the display will change:

. If the battery

discharges, then

(

) will flash.

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Before using

ª How to turn the power on and off with

Setting date and time

the LCD monitor/viewfinder

When the Camcorder is turned on for the first

time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.

When the power switch is set to [ON], the power

can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor

and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape

Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

OFF

1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the

viewfinder to use. (-19-)

≥Select [YES] and press the center of the

joystick. Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the

date/time.

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then

adjust it.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card

Recording Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-25-)

≥The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be

activated.

2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the

viewfinder.

APR

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:

OFF

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

≥The power will not turn off unless the LCD

monitor is closed and the viewfinder is

retracted.

≥The 12-hour clock is used.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds.

≥The Status indicator automatically goes off

and the power turns off. (If quick start is set to

[ON] (-20-), the unit goes into quick start

standby mode and the Status indicator lights

green.)

≥The power does not turn off even if the

LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder

is retracted while recording on a tape.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

viewfinder to turn the power on and use the

Camcorder again.

ª About date/time

≥The date and time function are driven by a built-

in lithium battery.

≥Make sure to check the time before recording

because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery

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

turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has

run down. Use the steps below to charge the

battery. When turning on the power for the first

time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will

appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or

attach the battery to the Camcorder, and the

built-in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave

the Camcorder as is for approx. 24 hours, and

the battery will drive the date and time for

approx. 6 months. (Even if the [OFF/ON] switch

is set to [OFF], the battery is still being

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the power

turns on.

recharged.)

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Before using

Using the LCD monitor

Using the viewfinder

You can record the image while viewing it on the

opened LCD monitor.

1 Place your finger on OPEN and pull the LCD

monitor out in the direction of the arrow.

ª Extending the viewfinder

1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by

pinching the extension knob.

OPEN

≥It can open up to 90o.

2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor

according to your preference.

≥The viewfinder will be activated. (If the LCD

monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be

deactivated.)

ª Lifting up the viewfinder

1 Raise the viewfinder by pinching the

extension knob and lifting upwards.

1 180o

2 90o

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

90o 2 towards the viewfinder.

≥The brightness and color level of the LCD

monitor can be adjusted from the menu.

≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder

may be damaged or fail.

ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece

corrector knob.

≥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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12:30:45PM

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≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder

from the menu.

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Before using

ª To cancel Quick Start

Quick Start

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [OFF].

(-25-)

When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still

being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor

and the Viewfinder are closed.

The Camcorder will resume recording/pause

mode about 1.7 seconds after the LCD Monitor

and the Viewfinder are reopened.

≥Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately

half the pause recording power is being

consumed.

Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery

recording/playback time.

≥If the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF] while the

unit is in quick start standby mode, the power

turns off.

≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,

then the Status indicator will go off and the

Camcorder will be completely turned off.

≥If the Mode dial is moved or the battery is

removed in quick start standby mode, quick

start is canceled and the power turns off.

≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the

white balance on automatic, it may take some

time until the white balance is adjusted if the

scene being recorded has a light source

different from the scene last recorded. (When

the MagicPix function is used, however, the

white balance of the scene last recorded is

retained.)

≥This is only activated in the following cases.

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

Recording Mode is set.

≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording

Mode is set.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON].

(-25-)

2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is still set to

[ON], close the LCD monitor and retract the

Viewfinder.

≥If the power is turned on in quick start standby

mode, the zoom magnification becomes 1t and

the picture size may differ from what it was

before quick start standby mode.

≥If [POWER SAVE] (-32-) is set to [5 MINUTES]

and the unit automatically goes into quick start

standby mode, set the [OFF/ON] switch to

[OFF], then to [ON] again. Also, close the LCD

monitor and retract the viewfinder and then

open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder

again.

OFF

≥When using the AC adaptor, Quick Start can be

used even if a tape/card is not inserted.

≥The Status indicator lights green and the unit

goes into quick start standby mode.

≥The Camcorder will not go into quick start

standby mode unless the LCD monitor is

closed and the viewfinder is retracted.

3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the

Viewfinder.

OFF

≥The Status indicator lights red and the

Camcorder is put into recording pause

approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.

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Before using

condensation may be formed on the heads or

Inserting/removing a cassette

the cassette tape. (-79-)

1 Fit the AC adaptor or the battery and turn on

the power.

ª When the cassette holder does not

come out

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

≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then

open it again completely.

cassette cover.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

OPEN/

EJECT

ª When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

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

again.

≥Check if the battery has run down.

≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette

holder will come out.

3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

ª Accidental erasure prevention

If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a

cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the

[SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.

When recording, close the accidental erasure

prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the

direction of the [REC] arrow).

SAVE

≥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.

PUSH

≥The cassette holder is housed.

5 Only after the cassette holder is completely

housed, close the cassette cover tightly.

≥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.

≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get

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

≥After use, be sure to rewind the cassette

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

the case in an upright position. (-82-)

≥If the indicator of the condensation does not

display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you

notice condensation on the lens or the main

unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise

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Before using

ª Card access lamp

Inserting/removing a card

Before inserting/removing a card, set the

[OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].

≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power

turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or

the data recorded on the card may be lost.

1 Turn off the power 1.

≥When the Camcorder accesses the card

(reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the

access lamp lights up.

OFF

≥If the following operations are performed when

the access lamp is lit, then the card or the

recorded data may be damaged or the

Camcorder may malfunction.

≥Check that the Status indicator has gone off.

2 Slide the card slot cover outwards to open.

≥Inserting or removing the card.

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

dial.

≥Attaching and removing the battery.

ª SD Memory Card

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD

Memory Card label corresponds to the total

amount of capacity to protect and manage the

conventional memory for a Camcorder,

personal computer or other equipment.

3 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.

ª Concerning the write protection

switch on the SD Memory Card

≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection

switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],

you cannot write to the card, erase the data on

it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1

towards you and push it straight in with one

stroke as far as it goes.

≥When removing the card, press the center of

the card and then pull it straight out.

4 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª Concerning the card

≥Do not format the card with another

Camcorder or any personal computer. This

operation may make the card unusable.

≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the

card.

≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the

Camcorder or the card may damage or erase

the data stored on the card. We recommend

saving important data on a personal computer

by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, and

USB reader/writer.

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Before using

Selecting a mode

How to use the joystick

Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode.

1 Rotate the mode dial.

ª Basic joystick operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection

of files to be played back on the multi-image

display

Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select

an item or file, and then push in the center to set

it.

≥Set your desired mode to 1.

Joystick

: TAPE RECORDING MODE

Use this when you record the image on a tape.

(Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures

on a card while recording images on a tape.)

: TAPE PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back a tape.

1 Select by moving up.

2 Select by moving down.

3 Select by moving left.

: CARD RECORDING MODE

Use this to record still pictures on a card.

4 Select by moving right.

5 Determine by pushing the center.

: CARD PLAYBACK MODE

Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on

a card.

ª Joystick and screen display

Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be

displayed on the screen. Each time the joystick is

moved down, the indication changes.

(In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback

mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on

the screen.)

: PC CONNECTION MODE

You can view or edit the still pictures recorded on

a card on your personal computer. (-59-)

1) Tape recording mode

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

[AUTO])

1/4 3

Fade

-38-

-36-

-25-

-37-

-36-

-32-

Backlight compensation

Help mode

2/4

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

3/4 3

MagicPix/0 Lux MagicPix

Recording check

Blank search

4/4

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

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Before using

2) Tape recording mode

4) Card recording mode

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

[AUTO])

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

[MANUAL])

1/2 3

Self-timer recording

Backlight compensation

Help mode

-41-

-36-

-25-

-37-

2/2

Soft skin mode

Tele macro

5) Card recording mode

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

[MANUAL])

1 3

5/5 3

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-45-

-44-

-45-

≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

3) Tape playback mode

3/3 3

Iris or gain value

White balance

Shutter speed

-45-

-44-

-45-

6) Card playback mode

Playback/pause

Stop

-47-

Rewind (review playback)

Slide show start/pause

-50-

-51-

-50-

Fast forward (cue playback) -47-

Delete

Playback previous picture

Playback next picture

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Before using

Help mode

Switching the language

Select an icon for an explanation of the function.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

You can switch the language on the screen

display or the menu screen.

1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> select the desired

language.

Using the menu screen

2 Move the joystick right to select the Help

mode icon [ ].

For each individual menu, please refer to -69-.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

≥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.

≥The help mode explains the operation icons

displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card

Recording Mode.

3 Move the joystick up, left, or right to select

the desired icon.

3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

≥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.

4 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the sub-menu.

≥When the Help mode is used, functions cannot

be set.

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Before using

5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.

ª Operating with remote control

The menu screen transition is the same as when

the buttons on the main unit are used.

1 Press the [MENU] button.

6 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be set.

2 Select a menu item.

≥Use the direction buttons (3, 2, 1, 4) and

[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the

main unit.

7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

3 Press the [MENU] button to exit the menu

screen.

ª To exit the menu screen

Press the [MENU] button.

ª To get back to the previous screen

Move the joystick left.

Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

ª About the menu setting

ª Adjusting the brightness and color

≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a

tape or a card. Also, you cannot record on a

tape or a card while the menu is displayed.

level

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

[YES].

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the item to be adjusted.

[LCD SET]

: Brightness of the LCD monitor

: Color level of the LCD monitor

[EVF SET]

:Brightness of the viewfinder

EVF

3 Move the joystick left or right to move the

bar indication representing the brightness.

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Before using

4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to

complete the settings.

Using the remote control

ª Remote control

Using the remote control supplied will enable

control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.

≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

≥To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close

the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to

activate it.

≥These settings will not affect the images actually

recorded.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

ª In order to increase the brightness of

the entire LCD monitor

1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.

(5)

POWER

LCD

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

-49-

≥The [ ] indication appears on the LCD

monitor.

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

entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice

as bright as the normal.

(2) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -71-

(3) Audio dubbing button [AUDIO DUB] -55-

(4) Record button [¥REC] -54-

(5) Direction buttons [3, 2, 1, 4] -26-

≥When the [POWER LCD] button is pressed

again, the [ ] indication disappears and the

original brightness is restored.

(7)

≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.

≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC

adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will

automatically be activated.

≥You cannot use this function in PC Connection

Mode.

(6)

(8)

(9)

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

[E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -48-

(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢

(8) Search button [VAR SEARCH] -48-

(9) Menu button [MENU] ¢ -26-

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Before using

(10)

(14)

Warning

Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced.

(15)

(16)

Replace only with the same or equivalent

type recommended by the equipment

manufacturer. Discard used batteries

according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not

recharge, disassemble, heat above 100 °C

(212 °F) or incinerate. Keep the Button-

Type battery out of the reach of children.

Never put Button-Type battery in mouth.

If swallowed, call your doctor.

(11)

(12)

(13)

(17)

(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]

(12) Pause button [;]

(13) Stop button [∫]

(14) Recording start/stop button

[START/STOP] ¢

(15) Playback button [PLAY 1]

(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]

(17) Enter button [ENTER] -26-

¢ means that these buttons function in the same

manner as the corresponding buttons on the

Camcorder.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.

CR2025 only. Use of another battery may

present a risk of fire or explosion.

Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.

Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep

away from children.

Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of

in fire.

ª Remote control usable range

ª Install a button-type battery

Install the button-type battery supplied in the

remote control before using it.

1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the

battery holder.

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

facing upward and get the battery holder

back in place.

≥The distance between the remote control and

the Camcorder: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet)

Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and

right

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Before using

ª Selecting the remote control mode

Magic Wire Remote Control

If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the

mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote

control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to

[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between

the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When

the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will

revert to the default [VCR1].)

1 Setting on the Camcorder:

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

[VCR2].

This controller can be used from different high

and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is

used. When you do not use the controller, attach

the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use

this Camcorder more easily.

(1)

(2)

(3)

2 Setting on the remote control:

(1) Recording start/stop button [REC]

(2) Zoom lever [W/T]

(3) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]

[VCR1]:

Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1

[VCR2]:

Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2

ª Connect the Magic Wire Remote

Control to the Camcorder

1 Plug the Magic Wire Remote Control into

the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it

goes.

ª Concerning the button-type battery

≥When the button-type battery runs down,

replace it with a new battery (part number:

CR2025). The battery is normally expected to

last about 1 year, but it depends on operation

frequency.

REMOTE/MIC

≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of

children.

≥If the remote control mode of the Camcorder

and that of the remote control do not match with

each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the

remote control is operated for the first time after

the Camcorder is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE

MODE” (-73-) will appear and operation is

impossible. Set the same remote control mode.

≥The remote control is intended for indoor

operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the

Camcorder may not operate properly even

within the usable ranges.

ª About the clip (on the backside)

When you move with the clip attached to your

pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the

tripod and causing the Camcorder to fall off the

table.

≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the Magic Wire

Remote Control cannot be pressed halfway.

≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted

securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far

as it will go, normal operation may not be

ensured.

≥Before using, make sure that the plug is

inserted securely into the terminal as far as it

will go.

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Record mode

recording, the power will not turn off until

Record mode

recording stops.)

Check before recording

≥Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder (-26-)

≥Power supply (-15-)

≥Insert a cassette/card (-21-, -22-)

≥Setting date/time (-18-)

≥Getting the remote control ready (-27-)

≥Setting SP/LP mode (-30-)

Check the following before recording important

events such as weddings or when the Camcorder

has not been used for a long time.

Conduct a test recording to make sure that the

image recording and the audio recording work

properly.

ª About auto mode

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

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

focusing will be adjusted automatically.

≥Auto white balance: -83-

ª Basic Camcorder positioning

≥Auto focusing: -84-

≥Depending on the brightness of the subject etc.,

the aperture and shutter speed are

automatically adjusted for an optimum

brightness. (When set to the tape recording

mode: The shutter speed is adjusted to a

maximum of 1/250.)

≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted

depending on light sources or scenes. If so,

manually adjust the white balance and focus.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥Scene mode setting (-43-)

≥White balance setting (-44-)

≥Shutter speed setting (-45-)

≥Iris/gain value setting (-45-)

≥Focus setting (-45-)

1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands.

2) Run your hand through the grip belt.

3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with

your hands.

ª Recording mode

You can switch the tape recording mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP].

4) Keep your arms near your body.

5) Slightly open your legs.

≥When you are outdoors, record pictures with the

sunlight as far in the background as possible. If

the subject is backlit, it will become dark in the

recording.

If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will

be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will

be disabled.

ª Check points

≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-)

≥We recommend using the SP mode for

important recording.

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens

cap.)

≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the

LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic

cassettes marked LP mode.

≥It is not possible to dub audio onto image

recorded in the LP mode. (-55-)

≥Grip belt adjustment (-15-)

≥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.

≥Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.

(Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor

is closed and viewfinder is retracted. Even if the

LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed during

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Record mode

≥If you want to preserve the original sound

≥Playback on other digital video equipment

or on digital video equipment without the LP

mode.

≥Playback of the image on other digital video

equipment recorded in the LP mode.

≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback.

recorded when audio dubbing (-55-), set

[ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to

record images.

ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

Recording on a tape

Remove the lens cap. (-14-)

(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

0h00m10s00f

R 0:30

adjustment may not function properly. Please turn

the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.)

When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio is

set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with

a wide-screen TV. To make this unit compatible

with regular TVs (4:3), change the [ASPECT]

setting before recording the images (-41-) or

change the [TV ASPECT] setting when watching

them on the connected TV (-49-).

3)¢

4)¢

5)¢

6)¢

0.2

100

¢These are only displayed when you press the

[PHOTO SHOT] button halfway while a card is

inserted.

These are not displayed when using the remote

control or a Magic Wire Remote Control.

1) Recording time elapse

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

2) Remaining tape indication

3) Still picture size

4) Card indication (-72-)

5) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

6) Quality of still pictures

ª Concerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the

remaining tape time indication may not be

displayed or the remaining tape time may not be

displayed correctly.

≥In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may display remaining tape time that

is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual

remaining tape time.

2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

;

≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -17-.

≥Carry out a recording check (-32-) to verify that

the image is recorded properly.

≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out

the blank search (-32-) .

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Record mode

ª [POWER SAVE]

[OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded

(unused part of the tape). After the search is

finished, the blank search function is canceled

and the Camcorder is put into recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

any operation, the standby mode

will be automatically set. In the

standby mode, [;] blinks and it

takes more time than usual to start

recording after you press the

recording start/stop button.

[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without

any operation, the Camcorder

automatically turns off to protect

the tape or to prevent the battery

from running down. When you

want to use the Camcorder, turn it

on again.

2 Move the joystick right to select the blank

search icon [ ].

≥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 USB cable or the DV

cable to a personal computer or other

equipment

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.

≥When the PC Connection Mode

Recording check

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to

3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be

set to a recording pause.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon during

the recording pause. Move the joystick

down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the

recording check icon [ ].

≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the

Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.

≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx.

1 second before the end of the last image

recorded. When you start recording at that

point, the image can be recorded seamlessly

from the last image.

≥The [RECORDING CHECK STARTED]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

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Record mode

Recording still pictures on a card

while recording image onto a tape

Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

You can record still pictures while recording

image onto a tape. You can also record mega

pixel still pictures.

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while

recording image onto a tape.

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing

only)

≥If you set [O.I.S.] to [ON], then the image

stabilizer function will be more effective.

MEGA

([

(MEGA Optical image stabilizer)] will

be indicated.)

≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this

Camcorder focuses on the subject

automatically.

PHOTO SHOT

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -86-.

≥When recording pictures onto a card, the

recording start/stop button is disabled.

≥You can select the picture quality for still

pictures to be recorded. (-34-)

≥In order to record higher quality still pictures,

you must use the card recording mode.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the

Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep

your arms stationary at your side so as not to

shake the Camcorder.

PHOTO SHOT

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card in Tape Recording

Mode

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >>

select the desired picture size.

ASPECT [16:9]/[PRO-CINEMA]:

Shutter chance mark

± (The white lamp flashes.):

Focusing

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus

No mark:

1280k720

640k360

0.2

ASPECT [4:3]:

When focusing is unsuccessful

1280k960

640k480

≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows

when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed

halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.

¥ (The green lamp lights up.):

When in focus and a good picture

can be recorded

0.3M

± (The white lamp lights up.):

Almost in focus

Focus area

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully.

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Record mode

ª To record still pictures clearly

≥When zooming in on the subject with a

magnification of 4k or higher, it is difficult to

reduce the slight shaking from holding the

Camcorder by hand. We recommend

decreasing the zoom magnification and

approaching the subject when recording.

≥When recording still pictures, hold the

Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep

your arms stationary at your side so as not to

shake the Camcorder.

ª Select the size of still pictures to be

recorded on a card

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

the desired picture size.

ASPECT [16:9]:

2288k1288

640k360

0.2

ASPECT [4:3]:

2288k1728

1600k1200

1280k960

640k480

≥You can record stable pictures without shaking

by using a tripod and the remote control.

0.3M

≥When you purchase this unit, [ASPECT] is set

to [16:9]. The sides of pictures recorded when

[16:9] is set may be cut at printing. Check before

printing.

≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded

on a card, refer to -86-.

≥The moving picture and sound cannot be

recorded.

≥While data are recorded on a card, do not

operate the mode dial.

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

remove a card.

ª Select the picture quality for

photoshot images

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

the desired picture quality.

[

]: High picture quality

[

]: Normal picture quality

≥Another product may degrade or not play back

data recorded on this Camcorder.

≥You can also change the picture quality on

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

recording mode.

≥If set [PICT.QUALITY] >> [

], mosaic-pattern

noise may appear on a playback image

depending on the picture content.

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

ª Recording with a shutter operation

effect

[

] or [ _M], the mega pixel recording mode

0.3

0.2

You can add a shutter operation simulating

is set.

sound.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >>

[ON].

ª On-screen display in the card

recording mode

ª About the shutter chance mark

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in

manual focus mode.

≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on

the subject manually.

≥You can record still pictures on the card even if

the shutter chance mark does not appear, but

pictures may be recorded without being

focused.

≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or

has difficulty displaying in the following cases.

≥When the zoom magnification is high.

≥When the Camcorder is shaken.

≥When the subject is moving.

≥When the subject stands in front of a light

source.

≥When close subjects and far subjects are

included in the same scene.

100

1) Still picture size

2) Card indication (-72-)

3) Number of recordable still pictures

(When no picture can be recorded, this

indication will flash in red.)

4) Quality of still pictures

≥When the scene is dark.

≥When there is a bright part in the scene.

≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal

lines.

≥When the scene lacks contrast.

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Record mode

ª Concerning the focusing area

ª Digital zoom function

≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or

behind the subject in the focus area, the subject

may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting

object out of the focus area.

If the zoom magnification exceeds 12 times, then

the digital zoom function will be activated. The

digital zoom function allows you to select a

magnification from 30k to 700k.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

≥Even when it is still difficult to focus, adjust the

focus manually.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [30k] or

[700k].

Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 12k optically.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):

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

Close-up recording (zoom in):

50t W

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

[OFF]:

Optical zoom only (Up to 12k)

[30k]:

Digital zoom (Up to 30k)

[700k]: Digital zoom (Up to 700k)

≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the

more the image quality is degraded.

VOL

≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the

digital zoom function cannot be used.

ª About the variable speed zoom

function

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

you can zoom from 1k to 12k in 1.7 seconds

(maximum).

1t W

5t W

≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount

of movement of the [W/T] lever.

12t W

≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be

used with the remote control or the Magic Wire

Remote Control.

ª To use the zoom microphone function

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the

microphone will clearly capture sounds far away

with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the

wide-angle shot.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

≥When zooming in and taking a picture while

holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend

using the image stabilizer function.

≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a

sharper focus is achieved if the recording

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

Camcorder.

≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may

not be focused easily.

ZOOM

≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the

Camcorder can focus on a subject approx.

4.0 cm (1.6 inches) away from the lens.

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Record mode

Recording yourself

MagicPix functions

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. (The image to be recorded is the same as

that recording.)

This function allows you to record color subjects

in dark locations to stand out against the

background.

Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can

record images free from vibration.

≥Only manual focusing can be used.

≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were

missed.

≥Extend the viewfinder to see the picture

while recording.

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.

MagicPix function

You can record dark locations brightly in color.

0 Lux MagicPix function

You can record completely dark locations with the

light of the LCD monitor.

≥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 [ ].

≥When the Wide/Pro-Cinema 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.

≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on

the screen of the Camcorder.

≥Each upward press switches the modes.

OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix

function # OFF

3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)

Extend the viewfinder and rotate the LCD

monitor towards the lens side.

Backlight compensation function

This protects a backlit subject from being darkened.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight

compensation icon [ ].

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

≥The image on the screen will become

brighter.

≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the

screen is lit in white.

≥Extend the viewfinder and view the images

while recording.

≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.

1.2 m (3.9 feet) or less.

ª To return to normal recording

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF]

indication appears on the screen of the

Camcorder.

≥If you turn off the power or operate the mode

dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.

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Record mode

ª To cancel the MagicPix function

Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix

indication disappear.

≥The [0 LUX MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears

on the screen of the Camcorder.

Tele macro function

By focusing only on the subject and blurring the

background, the image can be impressive. This

Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance

of approx. 50 cm (20 inches).

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick right to select the

tele-macro icon [ ].

≥If the 0 Lux MagicPix function is selected

without reversing the LCD monitor, the

[REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] indication

appears.

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

whitish for a while.

≥The MagicPix function makes the signal

charging time of CCD up to approximately 8k

longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible

to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For

this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible

may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.

≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you

turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥The [TELE MACRO ON] indication appears

on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥If the magnification is 12k or less, then it is

automatically set to 12k.

Soft skin mode

ª To cancel the tele macro function

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [TELE MACRO OFF] indication appears on

the screen of the Camcorder.

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a

softer tone. This is more effective if you record the

bust image of a person.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin

icon [ ].

≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually.

≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is

canceled.

≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than

12k.

≥The power is off or the mode dial is operated.

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication

appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

ª To cancel the soft skin mode

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE OFF] indication

appears on the screen of the Camcorder.

≥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.

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Record mode

ª To select the color for fade in/fade out

Fade in/fade out function

The color which appears in fading pictures can be

selected.

Fade in

The image and audio gradually appear.

Fade out

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >>

[WHITE] or [BLACK].

The image and audio gradually disappear.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon

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

takes several seconds to display the image

when you start recording images. Besides, it

also takes several seconds to pause recording.

[

Wind noise reduction function

This reduces the wind noise coming into the

microphone when recording.

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

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

≥The [FADE ON] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder.

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.

ª To cancel fading

Select the [ ] icon again.

≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder.

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Record mode

Adjusting the Microphone Sensitivity Auto Ground-Directional Standby

Level

(AGS)

When recording, the input level from the built-in

microphone and the external microphone terminal

can be adjusted.

≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [MIC LEVEL] >>

[AUTO], [SETrAGC] or [SET].

This function prevents unnecessary recording

when you forget to pause recording and walk with

the Camcorder tilted upside down while recording

continues.

≥If the Camcorder continues to be tilted upside

down from the normal horizontal position while

recording on a tape, it is automatically put into

recording pause.

AGC*: Auto Gain Control

[AUTO]:

AGC is activated, and the recording

level is adjusted automatically.

[SETrAGC]:The desired recording level can be

set. AGC will also be activated to

reduce the amount of sound

distortion.

[SET]:

AGC is not activated and so natural

recording can be performed. Adjust

in such a way that the sound will not

be distorted at the maximum volume

level.

[AGS]: Auto Ground-Directional Standby

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [ON].

2 Move the joystick left or right to increase or

decrease the bars of the gain value.

ª To cancel Auto Ground-Directional

Standby

Set [SETUP] >> [AGS] >> [OFF].

≥The AGS function may activate and cause the

Camcorder to pause the recording if you are

recording a subject right above or right below

you. In these cases, set [AGS] >> [OFF] then

continue the recording.

3 Press the joystick to determine the setting.

≥Use the recording start/stop button to pause or

stop the recording. The AGS function is only a

backup function for when you forget to pause

the recording.

≥The time it takes the Camcorder to be put into

recording pause after being tilted upside down

varies depending on the operating conditions.

≥Adjust the gain value so that the last 3 bars of

the [ ] on the center of the screen will not light

red. (Otherwise, the sound is distorted.) Select a

lower setting for gain value or set [MIC LEVEL]

to [AUTO].

≥The [MIC LEVEL] ([AUTO], [SETrAGC] or

[SET]) setting on the Tape Recording/Playback

Mode will be the same.

(Microphone sensitivity level can be adjusted on

each mode separately.)

≥When [ZOOM MIC] is set to [ON], set the zoom

to the [T] position before performing this

adjustment.

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Record mode

ª To adjust the brightness of the flash

Using the built-in flash

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>

select the desired brightness level.

Use the built-in flash in order to record still

pictures in dark places.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA].

≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will

automatically flash as necessary.

[ßj]:

[ßd0]:

[ßi]:

If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or

[ßAj] indication will appear.)

In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]

indication will appear.)

If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]

or [ßAi] indication will appear.)

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

ª Red eye reduction function

Reduces the phenomena where human eyes

become red from flashes.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

PHOTO SHOT

≥The flash is activated and the picture will be

recorded.

≥The [ ] indication appears.

≥The flash is activated 2 times. Do not move until

the second flash is finished.

≥Use this when you take pictures of people in

dark places.

≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card

is inserted in the Camcorder.

≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been

turned off, automatically determines if the flash

is necessary by detecting the ambient

brightness. (If it determines that the flash is

necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in

yellow.)

≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA]

([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash

can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not

displayed, the flash cannot be lit. You can take a

picture even if the indication is flashing.

≥The available range of the flash is approx. 1 m

to 2.5 m (3.3 feet to 8.2 feet) in a dark place.

Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they

are recorded by using the flash at distances

greater than 2.5 m (8.2 feet ).

≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter

speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication

(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear

and the flash may not be lit.

≥Using the flash fixes a shutter speed of 1/750 or

faster to 1/500.

≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark

place. If so, adjust the focus manually.

≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front

of a white background.

≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending

on the recording conditions.

ª Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional)

≥The flash permits still picture recording in a dark

place 2.5 m (8.2 feet) or more distant from the

subject. The available range of the flash is

approx. 1 m to 4 m (3.3 feet to 13.1 feet).

≥When the flash is ready, the [ß] indication

appears.

≥The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot

be used simultaneously.

≥The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted.

≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance

become fixed.

≥Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or

other bright conditions may result in white

blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so,

either adjust the iris manually or use the

backlight compensation function, without using

the flash.

≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the

flash.

≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is

prohibited.

≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other

means.

ª When the flash is not used

Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].

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Record mode

Self-timer recording

Wide/Pro-Cinema Function

You can record still pictures on a card using the

timer.

You can record images with a 16:9 ratio.

Wide Function

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Move

the joystick down until icon 1 appears.

2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer

recording icon [ ].

Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio.

Pro-Cinema Function

In addition to the effects when the Wide function

is used, images can also be recorded at a rate of

30 frames a second with a strobe-like effect. The

audio is also recorded with more presence.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

(The Pro-Cinema Function can only be used

in Tape Recording Mode.)

1 Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [16:9]/[PRO-

CINEMA].

ª To record with a 4:3 aspect ratio

Set [BASIC] >> [ASPECT] >> [4:3].

≥The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on

the screen of the Camcorder.

3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥The default setting is [16:9].

≥In the Wide/Pro-Cinema function, the menu

screens, operation icons and other screen

displays appear horizontally oriented.

≥When images are played back on a TV screen,

the date/time indication may be erased in some

cases.

≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may

deteriorate.

≥If images 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.

PHOTO SHOT

≥After the recording lamp and the [

]

indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds,

recording will start. After recording, the

self-timer will be canceled.

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

halfway and then fully, the subject is focused

when the button is pressed halfway.

≥When you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

fully, the subject is focused just before

recording.

≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV

used for playback

≥When playing back images taken by this unit

on a TV screen, change the setting

established by Tape/Card playback mode

[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] to match the

aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) of the TV monitor to

be connected. (-49-)

≥Depending on the settings of the TV

connected, the images may not be displayed

properly. For more information, please read

the operating instructions for the TV.

ª To stop the timer midway through

Press the [MENU] button.

≥The self-timer standby mode is canceled when

you turn off the power or operate the mode dial.

≥If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

recording is set, the maximum recordable

pictures (max. 10 pictures) are recorded.

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Record mode

Optical image stabilizer function

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

On this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the indication

for Optical Image Stabilizer.

Records still pictures continuously at a certain

interval.

Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement

when recording.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON].

≥Set to Card Recording Mode.

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

] or

0.2

[

_M] .

0.3

2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >>

[ON].

O.I.S.

ª To cancel the image stabilizer function

Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [OFF].

3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥When recording still pictures in the Card

Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]

button halfway increases the effect of the image

stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical Image

Stabilizer)

≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you

turn the image stabilizer off.

≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer

function may not work effectively.

≥When the digital zoom is used

≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly

≥When you record a moving subject while

tracking it

PHOTO SHOT

ª To stop RapidFire Consecutive

Photoshot midway through

Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive

Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image

stabilizer function is turned on, then MEGA

Optical Image Stabilizer will be activated.)

≥The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at

intervals of 0.7 seconds.

≥One more still picture may be recorded after you

release the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

≥This is not mega pixel still-picture recording.

≥The flash is not used.

≥If the self-timer is set, the Camcorder records up

to 10 still pictures continuously.

≥Intervals between recording pictures may

become longer depending on the card. We

recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory

Card.

≥When using the card formatted by other

equipment or a card that was recorded and

erased repeatedly, the intervals between

recording pictures may become longer. If so,

back up your important data on a PC, and

format your card with this Camcorder.

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Record mode

ª To cancel the scene mode function

Recording in various situations

(Scene mode)

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

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

When you record images in different situations,

this mode automatically sets optimum shutter

speeds and apertures.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

Sports mode

≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause

of recorded pictures, this mode presents free

of Camcorder shakes.

≥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.

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong

light or a highly reflective subject, vertical

lines of light may appear.

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

desired mode.

≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports

mode does not function. The [5] indication

flashes.

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.

Portrait mode

≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting

to [OFF].

Low light mode

≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be

recorded finely.

Spotlight mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and

the periphery of the recorded image

extremely dark.

Surf & snow mode

≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

1) [5] Sports mode

≥To record sports scenes or scenes where

there are quick motions

[

] Portrait mode

≥To make people stand out against the

the recorded image may become whitish.

background

] Low light mode

[

≥To make the scene brighter in dark

conditions

] Spotlight mode

[

≥To make the subject under a spotlight look

more attractive

] Surf & snow mode

[

≥To record images in bright places such as

ski slopes and beaches

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Record mode

≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set

Recording in natural colors

(White balance)

the white balance for correct adjustment.

ª To set the white balance manually

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.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

ª About flashing of the [ ] indication

When the manual adjustment mode is

selected

≥Flashing indicates that the white balance

previously adjusted is stored. This setting is

stored until the white balance is adjusted again.

When white balance cannot be set in the

manual adjustment mode

≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in

the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If

so, use the auto white balance mode.

During setting in the manual adjustment mode

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

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

2 Move the joystick up to select the white

balance icon [ ].

MNL

ª About the white balance sensor

The white balance sensor detects the type of light

source during recording.

≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

select the white balance mode.

ª About the black balance adjustment

This is one of the 3CCD system functions that

automatically adjusts the black when the white

balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.

When the black balance is adjusted, the screen

will temporarily be black.

1 AWB

1) Auto white balance adjustment [

]

AWB

2) Indoor mode (for recording under

incandescent lamps) [

3) Outdoor mode [

4) Manual adjustment mode [

]

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.)

2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.)

3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)

Move the joystick left or right until the [

]

AWB

indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/

FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].

≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap fitted, the automatic white balance

adjustment may not function properly. Please

turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens

cap.

≥When setting both the white balance and the

iris/gain, set the white balance first.

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Record mode

Manual focus adjustment

Manual shutter speed/aperture

adjustment

If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,

then manual focusing is available.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

Shutter Speed

Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects.

When recording people outdoors at night, select a

slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the

subject and the background will become brighter.

Aperture

Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark.

≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

[MANUAL].

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

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

[FOCUS].

AUTO

MANUAL

AUTO

FOCUS

MANUAL

2 Move the joystick left or right to select

aperture icon [ ] or shutter speed icon

FOCUS

[

] .

MF MNL

MNL

≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]

will be displayed.

3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.

3 Move the joystick left or right in order to

adjust the shutter speed or aperture.

MNL

/60

OPEN

OdB

MNL

1/60

1/1000

F2.0

0dB

≥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.

1) Shutter speed

2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value

ª To restore to the automatic

adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO] or [FOCUS].

ª To restore to automatic adjustment

Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[AUTO].

Manual shutter speed adjustment

≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury

light or sodium light because the color and

brightness of the playback image may change.

≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the

sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value

increases automatically, which may increase

the noises on the screen.

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Record mode

≥You may see vertical lines of light in the

ª Card slow shutter mode

playback image of a brightly shining subject or

highly reflective subject, but this is not a

malfunction.

≥During normal playback, image movement may

not look smooth.

≥When recording in an extremely bright place,

the color of the screen may change or flicker. If

this happens adjust the shutter speed manually

to 1/60 or 1/100.

≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or

1/15, then the card slow shutter mode will be

activated.

≥If the power is off or the mode dial is operated,

then the slow shutter mode will be canceled.

≥In the slow shutter mode:

≥The white balance is fixed.

≥Focus in manually.

≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to

[FOCUS], then the shutter speed will

automatically be set to 1/60 and the subject is

focused in on. After that the previous shutter

speed will be restored. When the subject is

focused on, [MF] flashes.

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.

≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are

iris values that are not displayed.

ª Shutter speed range

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

1/2 to 1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode

The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.

≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the

subject may not be focused in on.

≥While the Camcorder is focusing on the subject,

you cannot operate any control on it with the

exception of [OFF/ON] switch, mode dial,

[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch and [POWER

LCD] button.

ª Iris/gain value range

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,

OPEN (Opened: F1.6) 0dB, ..., 18dB

Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.

Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.

Values with dB are gain values.

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Playback mode

ª To adjust volume

Playback mode

Playing back tape

Adjust the speaker volume for playback.

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

volume.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

VOL

1 Operate with joystick.

Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [`]: decreases the volume

(Nearer the bar to [r], larger the volume.)

≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to

increase the volume or the [W] button to

decrease it.

1/;: Playback/Pause

6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to

playback with the 1/; icon.)

≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume

indication will disappear.

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

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

∫:

Stop

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape/Card 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.

ª Repeat playback

When the tape end is reached, the tape will be

rewound and played back again.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >>

[ON].

≥The [

] indication appears. (In order to

cancel the repeat playback mode, set

[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or turn off the

power.)

≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB

connection cable, the repeat playback mode is

canceled.

ª Settings on the audio

≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when

playing back a tape, check the settings in

[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].

≥When you record and dub the audio in [12bit]

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

audio will be played back in stereo sound

regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

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Playback mode

ª To return to normal playback

Slow-motion playback/

frame-by-frame playback

Press the [PLAY 1] button on the remote control

or move the joystick up to the [1] icon to start

playback.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion

playback can only be performed by using

the remote control.)

Slow-motion playback

≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time

If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it

will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the

normal speed.

If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it

will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the

normal speed.

code indication may be unstable.

Frame-by-frame playback

≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the

playback pause, and then the images will

continuously be played back frame by frame.

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

the remote control.

Variable-speed search function

The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.

(This operation is only available when using

the remote control.)

≥

Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape.

1 Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the

remote control.

≥If the slow-motion playback continues for

approx. 10 minutes or more, then the

playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes

of slow-motion playback is equivalent to

approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx.

3 minutes in the LP mode.)

2 Press the [3] or [4] button to vary the

speed.

Frame-by-frame playback

1 During playback, press the [;] button on

the remote control.

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

the remote control.

≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k

(SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP

mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k,

10k, 20k.

ª To return to normal playback

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

button on the remote control.

≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.

≥The sound is muted during search.

≥This function is canceled when the operation

icon is displayed.

≥When you cue/review playback at 20k, the

speed switches to 10k near the end of the tape.

([10k] flashes on the screen.)

≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed

direction) of this Camcorder during playback

pause also turns into the frame-by-frame

playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then

the images will continuously be played back

frame by frame.

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Playback mode

ª To display the on-screen information

Playback on TV

on the TV

Images recorded by this Camcorder can be

played back on a TV.

≥Insert a recorded tape or card into this

Camcorder.

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or

the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and

mode indication, etc.) can be displayed on the

TV.

(This operation is only available when using

the remote control.)

1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV.

1 Press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the

remote control.

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

[VIDEO IN]

≥Press the button again to erase the

information.

≥Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using

the Multi cable 1.

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

connect to this terminal 2. It allows you to

enjoy more beautiful images. (Do not forget to

also connect to the Video and Audio

terminals.)

2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode

dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card

Playback Mode).

3 Select the input channel on the TV.

≥If the images are not played back correctly on

the TV (e.g. they are displayed vertically),

perform the menu operations in accordance

with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor.

Set [SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or

[4:3].

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.

≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video terminal,

plug in the VIDEO IN terminal and AUDIO IN

terminal, too.

≥Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying

about the battery running down.

ª If the image or audio from this

Camcorder is not output on the TV

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-56-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

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

(For more information, please read the

operating instructions for the TV.)

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Playback mode

ª To display multiple playback files

Playing back card

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

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

(An operation icon automatically appears on

the LCD monitor.)

displayed.

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

images.

1 Operate with joystick.

100-0001

Towards [r]: Full-screen display

(Displays 1 image.)

Towards [`]: Multi-screen display

(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)

≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The

selected file will be encircled by an orange

frame) and press to determine it. The

selected file is full-screen displayed.

≥If there are 7 files or more, then move the

joystick. The next, or previous multi-screen

will be displayed.

Plays back the previous picture.

Plays back the next picture.

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

on the card in order) start/pause

≥The power will not turn off when the LCD

monitor and the viewfinder are closed and

retracted during Tape/Card playback mode.

≥Even if the operation icon does not appear, the

previous or next picture can be displayed.

≥While the data on a card are played back, do

not operate the mode dial.

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

remove a card.

≥Depending on the picture size, it may take time

to display the file.

≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a

different format or file data is defective, the

whole display becomes bluish and the

“UNPLAYABLE CARD’’ indication may appear

as warning.

ª About the compatibility of still

pictures

≥The Camcorder is compliant with the unified

standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File

system) established by JEITA (Japan

Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is

JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be

played back.)

≥If an out-of-specs file is played back, the folder/

file name may not be displayed.

≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back

data recorded or created on another brand of

Camcorder and vice versa.

≥When playing back still pictures recorded in 4:3

mode (

_M) on a wide-screen TV,

0.3

the picture quality may deteriorate.

≥When playing back a file recorded on other

equipment, the date and time display is different

from when it was recorded.

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Playback mode

ª Deleting still picture files recorded on

Deleting files recorded on a card

a card by other equipment

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

be played back on the Camcorder may be

deleted.

The deleted files cannot be restored.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file

to delete.

Note:

To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected

files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive

feature.

Formatting a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then

all the data recorded on the card will be erased.

Store important data on a personal computer, etc.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >>

[YES].

2 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick in order

to format the card.

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

After selecting the file, press the joystick and

display the operation icon.

2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.

4 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO].

≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].

≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.

If a message appears even though you insert

and remove the card several times, format it.

≥In order to maintain full compatibility, you must

format the SD Memory Card using the

Camcorder.

ª To delete all files

1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].

≥PC formatted SD Memory Cards are not

compatible with the Camcorder.

≥The Camcorder supports SD Memory Cards

formatted in FAT12 system (for SD Memory

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

system (for SD Memory Card of 128, 256,

512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB).

2 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select [ALL FILES] and then press it.

3 When the confirmation message appears,

select [YES] and press the joystick.

≥Do not turn off the power while deleting.

≥To delete files, use the AC adaptor or a

sufficiently charged battery.

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

time if there are many files on the card.

≥If the “CARD FULL” indication appears when

recording, the card is full and no further data

can be recorded. Insert a new card or set the

Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,

all the data related to the files will be deleted.

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Playback mode

Protecting files on a card

Writing the printing data on a card

(DPOF setting)

Files recorded on a card can be protected so that

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

files are protected, they will be deleted if the card

is formatted.)

You can write the data of pictures to be printed,

number of prints, and other information (DPOF

data) onto the card.

≥Set to Card Playback Mode.

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

2 Move the joystick to select a file to be

protected, and then press it.

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

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

and then press it.

≥Indication of [

] 1 appears and the

≥The number of prints 1 set to be in DPOF is

displayed.

3 Move the joystick up or down in order to

select the number of prints, and then press

it.

selected file is protected. Press the joystick

again, and the protection will be canceled.

≥2 or more files can be protected in

succession.

≥You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected

number of pictures can be printed as you set

the number of prints with the printer

supporting DPOF.)

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥2 or more files can be set in succession.

ª To complete the settings

Press the [MENU] button.

≥DPOF setting made on another Camcorder may

not be recognized by this Camcorder. Please

perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder.

ª To set so that all pictures are not

printed

Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.

ª What is DPOF?

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This

enables the printing information to be added to

the pictures on the card so that it can be used on

a system supporting DPOF.

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Edit mode

Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

Edit mode

VCR (Dubbing)

Recording from a tape onto a card

Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be

stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer

to the instructions for the recorder.

≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder,

and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in

the DVD recorder or VCR.

Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card

from scenes that have already been recorded on

a cassette.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

≥Insert a tape which already has recorded

contents and a card.

1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.

1 Start playback.

Connecting with the Multi cable

2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.

[S-VIDEO IN]

[AUDIO IN]

A/V

[VIDEO IN]

≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by

using the Multi cable 1.

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

also connect to this terminal 2. It allows you

to copy clearer image.

PHOTO SHOT

≥Audio will not be recorded.

Connecting with the optional DV cable:

PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (Only for equipment

with a DV terminal)

≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card

becomes

(16:9) or

(4:3). (This is not

0.3M

0.2

mega pixel still-picture recording.)

≥If you set [TV ASPECT] >> [4:3], black bands

are added to the top and bottom of the picture

when wide pictures are recorded to the card.

(-41-)

(L2)

≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without

pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded.

2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape

Playback Mode.

3 Select the input channel on the TV set and

recorder.

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

icon to start playback. (Player)

≥The image and sound are reproduced.

5 Start recording. (Recorder)

6 Stop recording. (Recorder)

7 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]

icon to stop playback. (Player)

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Edit mode

≥If you record (dub) images onto another video

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing)

device and then play them back on a wide-

screen TV, the images may be stretched

vertically. In this case, refer to the operating

instructions for the device that you are recording

(dubbing) to or read the operating instructions

for the TV and set to 16:9 (full).

≥For more information, refer to the operating

instructions for your TV set and recorder.

≥When you do not need functional indications or

date and time indication, set [BASIC] >> [DATE/

TIME] >> [OFF] in the Tape Playback Mode and

press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote

control for no indication.

By connecting other digital video equipment with

DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV

cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high-

image-quality dubbing can be done in digital

format.

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video

equipment with the DV cable.

(When you connect the Camcorder and a

recorder with the DV cable, these indications

may not appear.)

ª When neither image nor sound from

the Camcorder is output to the TV set

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they

go.

≥Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. (-56-)

≥Check the connected terminal.

2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].

(Recorder)

≥You do not have to follow this step when the

remote control is used in the digital dubbing.

3 Start playback. (Player)

4 Start recording. (Recorder)

When operating with the main unit:

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

When operating with the remote control:

While pressing the [¥REC] button on the

remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button.

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Edit mode

5 Move the joystick up to select the [¥/;]

icon again or press the [;] button on the

remote control to stop recording.

(Recorder)

Audio dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded

cassette.

(Audio dubbing can only be performed by

using the remote control.)

≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

1 When using an external microphone,

securely insert the plug into the [REMOTE/

MIC] terminal.

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 or

press the [∫] button on the remote control.

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during

dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed

properly.

REMOTE/MIC

≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main

sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select

the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT]

on playback.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV

terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be

able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.

For more information, see the instructions for

equipment connected.

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

and press the [;] button on the remote

control.

;

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the

recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the

same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the

playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be

disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded

images.

3 Press the [AUDIO DUB] button on the

remote control to make audio dubbing

ready.

≥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.

A.DUB ;

≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals

from the external input terminal cannot be

recorded while it is connected with the USB

cable.

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

≥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.

A.DUB ¥

≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal,

the TV aspect will not change even if you

change the setting for [TV ASPECT] in the

[SETUP] menu.

≥Be sure that the sound is directed towards

either the external microphone or the built-in

microphone.

5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to stop audio dubbing.

CAUTION:

Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of

copyrighted recordings may be copyright

infringement.

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Edit mode

≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the

Printing pictures by directly

tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be

disturbed when this portion of the tape is played

back.

connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

To print pictures by directly connecting the

Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible

with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions

ª Before recording with audio dubbing

≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.

for the printer.)

≥When you want to preserve the original sound

taken during recording, set [ADVANCED] >>

[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to record images.

(When set [16bit], the sounds taken during

recording are erased after recording with audio

dubbing.)

≥Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode.

1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with

the supplied USB cable.

≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to record

images.

ª To play back the sound recorded with

audio dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with

audio dubbing and the original sound.

Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].

[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.

[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by

audio dubbing.

1 USB cable

PictBridge

[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original

sound and the sound added with audio

dubbing.

≥During audio dubbing, it is automatically set to

[ST2].

≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the

screen of the Camcorder. (When the printer is

being recognized, the [PictBridge] indication

blinks.)

≥When no card is inserted in the Camcorder, the

[PictBridge] indication does not appear. (You

cannot print any pictures.)

≥When the Camcorder and the printer are not

connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication

keeps blinking. (It will blink for over approx.

1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the

printer.

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power supply.

≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,

they cannot be printed.

2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].

≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you

cannot select [DPOF PRINT].

≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing,

set the number of prints in DPOF setting.

≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after

you determine the paper size. (Step 6)

≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, date

printing is unavailable.

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Edit mode

3 Move the joystick left and right to select a

desired picture, and then press it.

≥The sides of pictures recorded when [16:9]/

[PRO-CINEMA] is set may be cut at printing.

(When you purchase this unit, [ASPECT] is set

to [16:9].) When using a printer with a trimming

or borderless function, cancel this setting.

(Refer to the operating instructions of the printer

for details.)

4 Select the desired number of prints.

≥You can set up to 9 prints.

5 Select the setting for date printing.

≥If the printer is not capable of date printing,

this setting is unavailable.

6 Select [PAPER SIZE].

[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer

[4a5 INCH]

≥If your photos are sent to a professional photo

printing service, please request that they are

printed in their original aspect ratio.

[5a7 INCH]

[4a6 INCH]

[A4]

≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on

the printer.

7 Select [PAGE LAYOUT].

[STANDARD]: Layout set on the printer

[

No frame

With frame

≥You cannot set a layout not supported on the

printer.

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

ª When you stop printing halfway

Move the joystick down.

≥Avoid the following operations during printing.

These operations disable proper printing.

≥Disconnecting the USB cable

≥Removing the card

≥Switching the mode dial

≥Turning off the power

≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of

print, etc. on the printer.

≥Still pictures recorded on other equipment may

not be printed.

≥When the Camcorder and the printer are

connected in the Tape Recording/Playback

Mode, the [

] Indication may appear on the

LCD monitor. However, pictures cannot be

printed.

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With a PC

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

With a PC

Check before Use

personal computer you use, the installation of

[DirectX] is required.

°2 The personal computer you use should

comply with USB 2.0 (High-Speed).

Available software and required drivers vary

depending on the OS of the personal computer.

Check the required software and drivers with the

table described below and then install them from

the CD-ROM.

°3 Available only on Windows XP SP2

°4 Available only on Windows XP SP1/SP2

°5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4

°6 Not required for Windows XP SP2

°7 Available only on MSN Messenger

°8 Available only on Mac OS X v10.3 to 10.4

°9 Available only on Mac OS X v10.1 to 10.4

If using other brands of video editing software,

please consult with your retailer for compatibility.

Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only.

Installation of drivers

Purpose Soft-

use

ware

used

Windows Windows Windows

Mac OS

2000

Not

required

°9

Not

Using the Camcorder with a PC

required required available

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be

transferred to your personal computer.

Not

required

°8

Not

available

required required

ª Software Installation

1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM

drive.

°1, 3

°1, 5

Not

USB

Not

required Driver

available available

°1, 2, 3 °1, 2, 5

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

Not

required required

required

available

°8

°1, 3

1, 5

Not

available available available available

USB

°5, 7

Not

Driver Driver

available available

°1, 4, 6

1) Copying files in the card onto the personal

computer

≥PC connection mode

2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the

personal computer

≥Tape recording mode

≥Tape playback mode

3) Recording pictures on the personal

computer to the tape

3 Select the software to be installed from

[Setup Menu].

≥USB Driver -60-:

If the Camcorder is connected to your

personal computer, you can send video from

the Camcorder to the other parties via a

network or by the Internet.

It is also needed when you use Quick Movie

Magic or MotionDV STUDIO with USB

connection. (Windows 2000 only)

≥DirectX

To activate Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV

STUDIO, Microsoft DirectX 9.0b/9.0c should

be installed. (If you install USB Driver, DirectX

9.0b is automatically installed.)

≥Tape playback mode

4) Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera

≥Tape recording mode

≥Tape playback mode

No software

(The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.)

Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO

(Connect with the DV cable (optional).)

iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with the

FireWire (DV) cable (not supplied).)

Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO

(Connect with the USB connection cable

(supplied).)

≥Quick Movie Magic

Using the Quick Movie Magic software allows

you to easily import video on a tape to a

personal computer and then auto edit the

imported video. For advanced importing and

editing, use MotionDV STUDIO.

MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger

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≥MotionDV STUDIO -63-:

For Macintosh

Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows

you to capture video recorded on a tape or

images viewed through the lens of a

Camcorder. Connecting the Camcorder with

the DV cable also allows you to output

images edited on the personal computer to

the tape in the Camcorder.

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.1 to v 10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5

RAM:

64 MB or more

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver

installed as standard in OS.

4 Follow the instructions on the computer

screen until the installation is complete.

≥Setup window will disappear when the

installation is complete.

1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder.

2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode.

Note:

If a window does not appear automatically, click

the “start” Button on your desktop and then click

“Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in

“D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” is used

when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.)

3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal

computer with the USB cable.

Connecting Computer and

Camcorder

Before making these connections, turn off all

devices, which are to be connected.

≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor

as the power supply of the Camcorder.

ª Using Built-in SD Drive

By connecting the Camcorder and personal

computer with the USB cable, you can transfer

still images saved on a Memory Card directly to

your personal computer.

4 Camcorder power is turned on.

5 Open [My Computer] and click

[Removable Disk] (For Windows 2000

users).

Click [Open folder to view files using

Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For

Windows XP users).

6 Double-click a file you want to view.

≥You can view images stored on the Memory

Card and also save them to your hard disk.

≥Do not change file or folder names on the

personal computer. The images on the

Memory Card may not be viewable on the

Camcorder.

ª Operating environment

≥Despite having the operating environment

indicated, it may not be possible to use the

program with some types of personal

computers.

For Windows

OS:

IBM^®PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

CPU:

Intel Pentium II 300 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPU)

RAM:

32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

≥The USB equipment operates with the driver

installed as standard in OS.

≥Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is

automatically installed by Windows Plug and

Play when connected for the first time.

≥After the USB connection cable is connected to

the Camcorder, open [My Computer] or

[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is

displayed as a removable disk drive (only when

card is inserted into the Camcorder). It enables

you to operate it in the same way as a floppy

disk drive, and you can use the same drag and

drop or copy methods.

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To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the

Using as a Web camera

following conditions must be met.

≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >>

[All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires

Internet connection.)

≥To upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4, click [start]

>> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet

connection.)

If the Camcorder is connected to your personal

computer, you can send video and sound from

the Camcorder to other parties via the network.

Note:

≥Do not connect the USB cable until the USB

Driver is installed.

Please see chart below:

≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If

you have a version older than 5.0/5.1, download

the latest version (5.0/5.1) from the Microsoft

Home Page.

The latest version of MSN Messenger can also

be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page.

http://www.microsoft.com/

(For download and installation instructions,

please refer to Help on the Home Page.)

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

by performing the Windows update.

[Send]

[Receive]

[Software]

Windows XP <OK> Windows XP Windows

Messenger/

MSN

Messenger

Windows XP <OK> Windows

MSN

2000

Messenger

Windows

2000

<OK> Windows

MSN

2000

Messenger

ª Operating environment

OS:

≥Depending on the security setting on the PC,

proper communication may not be possible.

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

preinstalled;

ª Installing USB Driver

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP1 or SP2 °1

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher

(including compatible CPU)

RAM:

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Free hard disk space:

250 MB or more

Communication Speed:

DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is

not already installed.

≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications

supported by previous versions of DirectX may

not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers

of the disabled applications.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2 Click [USB Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

3 Depending on your system environment,

installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be

required. Click [Yes] and continue with

56 kbps or faster is recommended

Interface:

USB 1.1 or later — A type

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more

installation.

Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more

Other requirements (to send/receive audio):

Sound card

Speaker or headphones

Necessary software:

Windows Messenger 5.0/5.1 (Windows XP)

MSN Messenger 7.0/7.5 (Windows XP/2000)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

°1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2, the USB

driver is not needed.

≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer

will restart.

≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.

≥Installation may take a little while.

4 Finish installation by following the

on-screen instructions.

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

≥After completing the installation, Click

[Finish].

5 Click [OK].

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-

CPU environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot

environment.

≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media

Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit

operating system is not guaranteed.

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5 Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP

ª Connecting the Camcorder to

personal computer (For Use as a Web

Camera)

users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows XP/

2000 users).

≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >>

1 Install the supplied USB Driver on the

provided CD-ROM.

[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].

≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties

via the network have to use same Messenger

application (or software) on Windows XP. When

you use Windows 2000, the other parties via the

network have to use MSN Messenger on

Windows 2000.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

3 Set [ADVANCED] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAM].

≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the

quality of the video to be exchanged will depend

on the Internet connection status.

≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be

recorded onto a tape or a card.

≥You cannot output the video input from the DV

terminal to the display of the PC.

≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be

interrupted in the middle of communication

depending on the communication environment

or the performance of the personal computer.

≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to

another personal computer using Windows

Messenger/MSN Messenger, set [BASIC] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape

Playback Mode before connecting the

Camcorder to your personal computer.

When you use the Camcorder as a Web

camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the

indication of the operation icon is different

from the one in usual operation.

ª Setting up Windows Messenger

When starting Windows Messenger for the first

time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the

screen is not displayed if the Windows

Messenger setup has already been done.) For

more details, please read the corresponding Help

file.

1 Click [Click here to sign in].

1 In usual operation

2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback

Mode)

≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left

(

, ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on

the operation icon is not lit in yellow.

≥The operation icon blinks on instead of

appearing from the side of the screen when you

press the center of the joystick.

4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal

computer with the USB connection cable.

≥When the Camcorder and personal

computer (with Windows 2000) are

2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click

[OK].

3 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed,

click [Next].

connected via USB cable, a message, such

as the one below, is displayed. However,

testing by the manufacturer has confirmed

functionality of this Camcorder with

Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.

≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your

personal computer for how to configure the

audio and the microphone.

≥To communicate with persons using Windows

in other languages, setting up using

alphabets or numbers is recommended.

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With a PC

4 According to the procedures displayed on

6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in

the [Microphone] menu.

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

menu.

the screen, continue the setup.

5 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start Windows Messenger.

≥Windows Messenger is activated.

8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web

Camera Device] is selected.

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5

1 Type in your E-mail address and password.

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

[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is

connected correctly.

7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera]

menu.

≥If you do not have a password, click [Get a

new account].

8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.

≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows

Messenger to understand its operation.

≥During set up, if [Primary video capture

device] selection screen is displayed,

[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.

2 After setup is completed, sign in and start

MSN Messenger.

3 Click [Audio and Video Setup] in the [Tools]

menu and then click [Next].

4 Set up the speaker settings.

5 Select [DVC] in the microphone setup

screen.

ª Setting up MSN Messenger

When starting MSN Messenger for the first time,

its setup screen is displayed. (However, the

screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup

has already been done.) For more details, please

read the corresponding Help file.

In the case of MSN Messenger 7.0

1 Click [Sign In].

6 Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam

setup screen and then click [Finish].

≥For other information about MSN Messenger,

please refer to Help.

≥When access is finished, close MSN

Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder.

Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

2 Type in your Sign-in name and password.

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

password, click [Get one here].

3 Please carefully read the displayed

contents and then proceed.

4 After the setup is completed, sign in and

start MSN Messenger.

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

[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is

connected correctly.

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With a PC

ª Installing USB Driver

Using Quick Movie Magic or

MotionDV STUDIO

Install this when your OS is Windows 2000 SP4.

(When your OS is Windows XP SP2, installing

USB driver is not needed.) USB Driver must be

installed when you connect the Camcorder to the

PC with the USB cable and use Quick Movie

Magic or MotionDV STUDIO.

When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the

Camcorder can be connected to the personal

computer with the DV cable.

When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the

Camcorder can be connected to the personal

computer with the USB cable. However, when the

OS is Windows 2000, USB driver must be

installed.

DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not

installed beforehand.

≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications

supported by previous versions of DirectX may

not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers

of the applications disabled.

≥Do not connect the USB cable until the USB

driver is installed.

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2 Click [USB Driver].

≥The set up program starts running.

3 Depending on your system environment,

installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be

required. Click [Yes] and continue with

installation.

ª Operating environment

OS:

IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with

pre-installed;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/

Professional SP2

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

CPU:

Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or higher (including

compatible CPU)

Graphic display:

≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer

will restart.

≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.

High Color (16 bit) or more

(32 bit recommended)

≥Installation may take a little while.

4 Finish installation by following the

on-screen instructions.

Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more

(Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)

Sound:

PCM sound source (Compatible DirectSound)

RAM:

≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.

≥

After completing the installation, Click [Finish].

5 Click [OK].

256 MB or more

(Adding more memory enables you to operate the

personal computer more comfortably.)

Hard disk:

Ultra DMA – 33 or more

Free hard disk space:

ª Installation of Quick Movie Magic/

MotionDV STUDIO

1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the

personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

≥Quit all applications.

≥[Setup Menu] appears.

2 Click the [Quick Movie Magic]/

[MotionDV STUDIO].

640 MB or more

(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for

data of approx. 4 minutes.)

Interface:

DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)

USB 2.0 — A type (Hi-Speed compliant)

DirectX 9.0b/9.0c

Windows Media Player 6.4 to 10

Other requirements:

Mouse

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-

CPU environment.

≥This software is not compatible with a multi-boot

environment.

≥Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media

Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit

operating system is not guaranteed.

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With a PC

With USB connection cable (supplied)

3 Click [Next].

OS:

Windows XP SP2

Windows 2000 SP4

≥The personal computer should be compatible

with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

Confirmation before connection

(for Windows XP/2000)

When you connect the personal computer and the

Camcorder with the USB connection cable and

then use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV

STUDIO on Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000

SP4, check the driver of the USB host controller.

≥It is required to use the driver for which

[Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] in

[Driver] tab.

≥After reading the displayed contents, please

carry out the installation according to

instructions.

4 Select the Video system.

1 Select [start] >> [Settings] >>

[Control Panel] to start [System].

≥[System Properties] is displayed.

2 Click [Hardware] tab and then click

[Device Manager] then

[Universal Serial Bus Controller].

3 Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and

then select [Properties].

5 After the completion of setup, click on

[Finish].

≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the

Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO

software.

≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is

changed as [EHCI] depending on the host

controller you use.

6 Click [Finish].

4 Click [Driver] tab to check the description

on [Driver Provider].

ª To start Quick Movie Magic or

MotionDV STUDIO

If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the

Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the

tape.

If you wish to capture images from the lens of the

Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape

Recording Mode and remove the tape and the

card. (MotionDV STUDIO only)

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

the confirmation procedure is completed.

About the PDF operating instructions for

Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO

For details on how to use the software

applications, read the help file.

1 Set [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>

[Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] or

[MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>

[Manual (PDF format)].

If a description other than [Microsoft] is

displayed

≥Update the driver with the following procedure.

1 Click [Update Driver...].

≥Start Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO

and select [Help] >> [Help] from the menu to

display the help file.

≥You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or

later to read the PDF operating instructions.

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2 Check [Install from a list or specific location

(Advanced)] and then click [Next].

3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal

computer with USB connection cable.

≥When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next]

after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.

3 (For Windows XP Users)

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

to install] and then click [Next].

4 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]

>> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E]

or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>

[Quick Movie Magic] or

[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].

≥Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows, a

variety of visual effects can be added and titles

can be created.

≥You cannot record a video edited by the PC

onto the tape in the Camcorder.

(For Windows 2000 Users)

≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to

a personal computer, or when devices are

connected through USB hubs or by using

extension cables, proper operation is not

guaranteed.

Check [Display a list of the known drivers

for this device so that I can choose a

specific driver] and then click [Next].

4 Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host

Controller] and then click [Next].

≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal,

normal function may not be possible.

With DV cable (optional)

OS:

Windows 2000/XP

1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal

computer with DV connection cable.

5 Click [Finish].

≥The update of the driver is completed.

Connect the Camcorder.

Connecting the Camcorder to a personal

computer

1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >>

[USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV].

3 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)]

>> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E]

or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV] >>

[Quick Movie Magic] or

[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].

≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto

the tape in the Camcorder.

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Note on the driver name displayed

Using on Macintosh

The driver name displayed will differ depending

on your OS, operating environment and the mode

of the Camcorder.

≥Make sure Camcorder’s Card Access Lamp is

off and disconnect the cable. Also, the icon will

not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode

or Tape Playback Mode.

ª Operating environment on iMovie 4/

iMovie HD

OS:

Mac OS X v 10.3 to v 10.4

CPU:

PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5

Interface:

DV (FireWire)

≥Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows

only.

≥iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new

Macintosh or sold with iLife.

≥For more information, please contact Apple

Computer, Inc. at http://www.apple.com.

CAUTION:

If you disconnect the USB cable while the

Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the

Card data.

If the above operation is not performed correctly,

when data is copied from the personal computer

to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be

damaged.

When the following operations are performed, the

same results will occur as when the USB cable is

incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is

imperative that the above operation is completed

before proceeding.

ª Copying still pictures on PC

1 Connect the Camcorder to the personal

computer via the supplied USB connection

cable.

2 Double-click [NO_NAME] or [Untitled]

displayed on the desktop.

≥Files are stored in [100CDPFP] folder in the

[DCIM] folder.

≥When SD Memory Card is removed.

≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.

3 Using a drag-and-drop operation, move the

pictures you want to acquire or the folder

storing those pictures to any different

folder on the personal computer.

OFF

To disconnect USB cable safely

If USB cable is disconnected while the computer

is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case

click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following

the steps below you can disconnect the cable

safely.

≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.

1 Double click the

icon in task tray.

≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.

When using on Macintosh

Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to the

[Trash], and then disconnect the USB connection

cable.

2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].

3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is

selected and click [OK].

If you no longer need software or

driver (Uninstall)

The screens may vary with the type of OS.

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

[Control Panel], select the software or the

driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to

uninstall.

≥You can safely disconnect the cable.

≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the

OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.

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With a PC

the operation mode of the Camcorder and

Notes

reconnect the cable.

≥Microsoft and Windows are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other

countries.

≥If you install the USB driver while the USB

Connecting cable is being connected, or if you

do not follow these Operating Instructions, the

Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In

this case, delete the driver from

≥Intel and Pentium are the registered

trademarks or trademarks of the Intel

Corporation.

[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall

the driver, and re-install it.

Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode,

Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode,

connect it to the personal computer, and delete

[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].

≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are

either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Apple Computer, Inc. in the United States and/

or other countries.

≥All other names, company names, product

names, etc. in these instructions are the

trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective corporations.

Depending on your personal computer, one of

the following screens may appear.

1 Your personal computer does not support

USB 2.0 (High-Speed) so the video on tape

cannot be imported from the Camcorder to the

personal computer with the USB cable.

Connect to an USB interface port etc.

≥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.

≥You can use the WEB camera function.

Cancel

≥

Although the screens in these Operating

Instructions are shown in English for the sake of

example, other languages are supported as

well.

≥These instructions do not cover the basic

operations of the personal computer or define

any terms. For this information, refer to the

Operating Instructions which accompany your

personal computer.

2 The personal computer has recognized a

USB 2.0 (High-Speed) driver other than the

Microsoft driver. Update the driver to make

sure that it operates properly. -64-

≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while

the status indicator of Camcorder is on. It may

freeze the software or destroy the data in

transfer.

3 The USB 2.0 (High-Speed) driver may not be

recognized correctly. Update the driver to

make sure that it operates properly. -64-

≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the

power source for the Camcorder when

connecting to the personal computer. Data may

be lost if the battery power is lost while

transferring data.

≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera

while virus checking software is running, the

Camcorder’s operation may stop midway

through. In this case, exit the Messenger,

reconnect the Camcorder and restart the

Messenger.

≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such

as picture folder. Memory card may not be

recognized if folders are deleted.

≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC

Connection Mode while it is connected to the

personal computer, the operation mode of the

Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case,

disconnect the USB connection cable. Switch

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With a PC

≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically

ª About the SD Memory Card

SD Memory Card

saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along

with the images. The file numbers are recorded

with each image as consecutive numbers.

≥When using the software without indication

function, indication data, such as date, are not

displayed. Depending on the software in use,

the date and the time may not be displayed

correctly.

The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that

is available in larger capacities. It has a write

protect switch to prevent data writing and card

formatting, as well as a copyright protection

function.

≥SD Logo is a trademark.

≥All other company and product names in the

operating instructions are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

corporations.

≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card

label corresponds to the total card capacity.

Some of this capacity is used to protect and

manage the copyright data, and not all capacity

is available as conventional memory for a

Camcorder, personal computer or others.

Files recorded on a SD Memory Card

It may not be possible to play back the files on

this Camcorder recorded on and created by other

equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check

the compatibility of the equipment in advance.

ª About the compatibility of the card

files

Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by

this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule

for Camera File system) established by JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology

Industries Association).

≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with

this Camcorder on other equipment or to play

back files recorded with other equipment on this

Camcorder, you may not be able to play them

back. Please check the compatibility with the

other equipment in advance.

ª About the folder structure when using

the Memory Card in a personal

computer

≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted

into a personal computer, folders will be

displayed as shown in the following figure.

256

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

etc.) in this folder are recorded in

the JPEG format.

[MISC]:

Files in which DPOF Data has

been set to the image are in this

folder.

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

structure. They have nothing to do with actual

operation.

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[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list

Menu figures and illustrations are provided for

easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are

different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[DATE/TIME] -71-

[USB FUNCTION] -61-

2) [ADVANCED]

[REC SPEED] -30-

[REC STDBY] -54-

[REC DATA] -71-

[PICT.QUALITY] -34-

[REPEAT PLAY] -47-

[MIC LEVEL] -39-

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -43-

[REC SPEED] -30-

[WIND CUT] -38-

[ASPECT] -41-

[CLOCK SET] -18-

3) [SETUP]

[12bit AUDIO] -56-

[AUDIO OUT] -71-

[DISPLAY] -71-

[REMOTE] -29-

[LCD SET] -26-

2) [ADVANCED]

[PICT.QUALITY] -34-

[PICTURE SIZE] -33-

[FLASH] -40-

[RED EYE] -40-

[FLASH LEVEL] -40-

[O.I.S.] -42-

[FADE COLOR] -38-

[AUDIO REC] -71-

[REC LAMP] -71-

[H.SHOE MIC] -71-

[USB FUNCTION] -61-

[D.ZOOM] -35-

[EVF SET] -26-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

[TV ASPECT] -49-

[JOYSTICK LED] -71-

4) [LANGUAGE] -25-

[ZOOM MIC] -35-

[MIC LEVEL] -39-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -71-

[DATE/TIME] -71-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

[QUICK START] -20-

[AGS] -39-

[REMOTE] -29-

[BEEP SOUND] -71-

[LCD SET] -26-

[EVF SET] -26-

[JOYSTICK LED] -71-

[INITIAL SET] -71-

[DEMO MODE] -71-

4) [LANGUAGE] -25-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC]

[SCENE MODE] -43-

[PICT.QUALITY] -34-

[PICTURE SIZE] -34-

[ASPECT] -41-

[DATE/TIME] -71-

[PROTECT] -52-

2) [ADVANCED]

[DPOF SET] -52-

[CLOCK SET] -18-

[FORMAT CARD] -51-

2) [ADVANCED]

[BURST MODE] -42-

[FLASH] -40-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -71-

[RED EYE] -40-

[REMOTE] -29-

[FLASH LEVEL] -40-

[O.I.S.] -42-

[LCD SET] -26-

[EVF SET] -26-

[REC LAMP] -71-

[SHTR EFFECT] -34-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

[TV ASPECT] -49-

[JOYSTICK LED] -71-

3) [SETUP]

[DISPLAY] -71-

4) [LANGUAGE] -25-

[DATE/TIME] -71-

[POWER SAVE] -32-

[QUICK START] -20-

[REMOTE] -29-

[BEEP SOUND] -71-

[LCD SET] -26-

[EVF SET] -26-

[INITIAL SET] -71-

[JOYSTICK LED] -71-

4) [LANGUAGE] -25-

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Menus related to recording

Menus related to playback

ª [H.SHOE MIC]

ª [REC DATA]

Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound

noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom

microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on

the smart accessory shoe.

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

gain values, and white balance settings (-44-),

etc.) used during the recordings are displayed

during playback.

≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set

to [AUTO] when recording, [AUTO] appears on

the display.

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

display.

≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on

other equipment (or a tape recorded on other

equipment is played back on this unit), the

settings information is sometimes not displayed

normally.

ª [DATE/TIME]

This switches between date and time indications.

≥The Camcorder automatically records the date

and time the picture was taken on the tape.

≥You can also show or change the date/time

indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/

TIME] button on the remote control.

ª [AUDIO REC]

Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording

systems.

[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.

(The original audio signals can be kept

after the other audio signals are dubbed.)

[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”.

Audio can be recorded in higher quality.

(If audio signals are dubbed, then the

original audio signals will be erased.)

ª [AUDIO OUT]

This switches the sound to be played back.

[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub

sound)

[L]:

[R]:

Left channel sound (main sound)

Right channel sound (sub sound)

Other menus

ª [REC LAMP]

ª [JOYSTICK LED]

If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick

lights up in blue during operation.

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

during recording, which indicates that recording is

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

the lamp even when recording is underway.

ª [INITIAL SET]

When there is a menu that cannot be selected

depending on a combination of functions, set to

[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the

initial shipping condition.

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.

(Language setting cannot be back to the initial

shipping condition.)

ª [BEEP SOUND]

Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are

issued as follows.

ª [DEMO MODE]

If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without

inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is

automatically set to the demonstration mode for

introducing its functions. If any button is pressed

or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled.

If no operations take place for approx.

10 minutes, the demonstration mode

1 Beep

≥When you start recording

≥When you turn on the power

≥When the unit goes from quick start standby

mode to recording pause

2 Beeps

≥When you pause recording

≥When you turn off the power

≥When the unit goes into quick start standby

mode

automatically starts. To terminate the

demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,

or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal

use, set this function to [OFF].

2 Beeps for 4 times

≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab

set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs

(-79-), and at other times. Check the sentence

displayed on the screen. (-73-)

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Others

LOWCUT :

External microphone supporting

the smart accessory shoe (LOW

CUT) -14-

Sports mode (Scene mode) -43-

Portrait mode (Scene mode) -43-

Low light mode (Scene mode)

-43-

Spotlight mode (Scene mode)

-43-

Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

-43-

Auto white balance -44-

Indoor mode (recording under

incandescent lamp) -44-

Outdoor mode -44-

White balance adjustment mode

-44-

Others

Indications

Various functions and the Camcorder status are

shown on the screen.

Basic indications

Remaining battery power

0h00m00s00f: Time code

3:30:45PM

Date/Time indication

Recording indications

R0:45:

Remaining tape time

AWB

≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.

(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the

indication starts flashing.)

SP:

Standard Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -30-

Long Play mode

(Recording speed mode) -30-

Recording -31-

LP:

¢In Tape Recording Mode, these are only

displayed when you press the [PHOTO SHOT]

button halfway while a card is inserted.

These are not displayed when using the remote

control or a Magic Wire Remote Control.

¥:

; (Green):

; (Green flash):

Recording pause -31-

Standby mode

; (Red):

Fade out

POWER LCD -27-

Playback indications

¥:

Recording underway

Recording check -32-

Pro-Cinema function -41-

Wide function -41-

Automatic mode -30-

Manual mode -43-

Manual focus -45-

Zoom magnification indication

-35-

Backlight mode -36-

Shutter speed -45-

F number -45-

Gain value -45-

WEB CAMERA mode

(Recording) -57-

Soft skin mode -37-

Tele macro -37-

Fade (White) -38-

Fade (Black) -38-

Blank search -32-

MagicPix function -36-

0 Lux MagicPix function -36-

Flash turned on ¢ -40-

Flash turned off ¢ -40-

Flash (setting to [i]) ¢ -40-

Flash (setting to [j]) ¢ -40-

Red eye reduction ¢ -40-

Zoom microphone -35-

Microphone sensitivity level -39-

Wind noise reduction -38-

External microphone supporting

the smart accessory shoe -14-

Playback -47-

PRO

Pause -47-

16:9

D/E:

;1/2;:

Fast-forward/Cue playback -47-

Rewind/Review playback -47-

Slow motion playback -48-

Frame-by-frame playback -48-

Variable-speed search -48-

Repeat playback -47-

WEB CAMERA mode (Playback)

-57-

AUTO

MNL

MF:

5k:

2k5:

1/500:

F2.4:

6dB:

A.DUB ¥:

A.DUB ;:

12bit, 16bit:

Audio dubbing -55-

Audio dubbing pause -55-

Audio recording mode -71-

Volume adjustment -47-

Card

± (White):

¥ (Green):

Shutter chance mark -33-

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

recording -42-

Self-Timer recording -41-

MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer

-33-

0lux

MEGA O.I.S.

ß/ßA:

(White):

Photoshot mode

ßi/ßAi:

ßj/ßAj:

£:

(Green): While the card is being read

(Red):

While photoshot recording is

activated

While the card is being accessed

in PC Connection Mode

ZOOM

(Red flash):Using a card that cannot be

recognized

(

Photoshot picture quality -34-

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Others

Remaining number of photoshot

pictures (When the remaining

number of photoshot pictures

reaches 0, the red indication

flashes.)

Slide show playback -50-

PictBridge mode -56-

Folder/File display

File number

Number of DPOF Setting -52-

Lock setting -52-

[640k360] Image size

[1280k720] Image size

[2288k1288] Image size

[640k480] Image size

[1280k960] Image size

[1600k1200] Image size

[2288k1728] Image size

Warning/alarm indications

If any one of the following indications lights up or

flashes, please check the Camcorder.

Confirmatory indications

Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure

prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]

position is inserted.

PictBridge:

100-0001:

No.00:

No cassette is inserted.

[--]/0:

The built-in battery is low. -18-

°: The warning/alarm indication appears when

you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor

towards the viewfinder and check the

warning/alarm indication.

0.2

0.3M

No card is inserted.

REMOTE :

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. -29-

2END:

≥For images not recorded with this unit, the

number of horizontal and vertical pixels may

differ so the image size is not displayed.

The tape came to the end during recording.

:: The video heads are dirty. -80-

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. -79-

LOW BATTERY:

The battery is low. Recharge it. -15-

NO TAPE :

No tape is inserted. -21-

TAPE END:

The tape came to the end during recording.

CHECK REC TAB:

You are attempting to record pictures on a

tape with the accidental erasure prevention

slider placed in the [SAVE] position.

You are attempting audio dubbing or digital

dubbing on a tape with the accidental

erasure prevention slider placed in the

[SAVE] position.

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

An incorrect remote control mode has been

selected. This is only displayed at the first

operation of the remote control after

powering-on. -29-

WRONG TAPE FORMAT:

You are attempting to play back a tape

section that has been recorded with a

different TV system. This cassette is

incompatible.

UNPLAYABLE CARD:

You are attempting to play back data not

compatible with this Camcorder.

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Others

CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:

The cassette cover is open. Close the

cassette cover. -21-

NO INK IN PRINTER:

There is no ink. Check the connected

printer.

UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):

Audio dubbing cannot be performed

because the original recording was in LP

mode.

NO PAPER IN PRINTER:

There is no paper. Check the connected

printer.

PRINTER ERROR:

UNABLE TO A.DUB:

Check the connected printer.

You are attempting to perform audio

dubbing on a non-recorded tape.

AGS MODE ON-REC PAUSED:

The AGS function is activated. -39-

COPY PROTECTED:

PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:

The Camcorder is connected to a personal

computer that does not support USB 2.0.

CAN NOT USE USB:

You are connecting the USB cable with the

DV cable connected.

Images cannot be recorded correctly

because the medium is protected by a copy

guard.

CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:

You are attempting to select the item on the

[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/

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

CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):

You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]

setting during MotionDV Mode.

REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:

At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix function, when

LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.

When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°

towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD

monitor cannot be adjusted.

CARD ERROR:

This card is not compatible with this

Camcorder.

You are attempting to format a failed card.

It displays, when you attempt to insert an

incompatible card to Card Slot.

NO CARD:

No card is inserted.

CARD FULL:

Card does not have sufficient memory

remaining.

Select Card Playback Mode and delete

unnecessary files.

NO DATA:

There are no recorded files on the card.

FILE LOCKED:

You are attempting to erase protected files.

CARD LOCKED:

The write protection switch on the SD

Memory Card is set to [LOCK].

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty. -80-

CHANGE TO 0.2M/0.3M MODE:

When RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is

used, set [PICTURE SIZE] to [

] or

0.2

[

_M].

0.3

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

An irregularity in the equipment has been

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

This may solve the problem.

CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:

The USB cable is connected to the

Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.

DISCONNECT USB CABLE:

You are attempting to turn the mode dial in

PC Connection Mode with the USB cable

connected to the Camcorder. You are

attempting to record pictures on a tape/card

with the USB cable connected to the

Camcorder.

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Others

≥Change of

Functions that cannot be used

simultaneously

≥When digital zoom (12k

or higher) is used

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the shutter speed is

1/15 or slower in the Card

Recording mode

white balance

Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or

cannot be selected due to its specifications. The

table below shows examples of functions

restricted by conditions.

Functions

Conditions which disable

the functions

≥Adjusting the

shutter speed,

iris/gain

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the scene mode is

used

≥Digital zoom

≥Pro-Cinema

function

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback

≥Fade

≥Backlight

compensation

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥When the iris/gain is set

≥Deleting files

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥When the file is protected

≥Help mode

≥Recording

check

≥Blank search

≥Soft skin

≥While recording to a tape

≥Formatting

≥When the write protect

switch on the card is set

to [LOCK]

≥Audio dubbing

≥The section of a tape

recorded in LP mode

≥The blank section of a

tape

≥Sounds sent through the

DV terminal

≥Tele macro

≥MagicPix

≥While recording to a tape

≥When the Card Recording

mode is used

≥Pro-Cinema

≥When the MagicPix

Function

function is used

≥RapidFire

Consecutive

Photoshot

≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is

set to other than

0.2

0.3M

≥When the shutter speed is

1/15 or slower

≥Flash

≥While recording to a tape

≥During demo mode

≥When RapidFire

Consecutive Photoshot is

used

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

≥Zoom

≥An external microphone is

microphone

used

≥Wind noise

reduction

≥An external microphone is

used

≥When the Pro-Cinema

function is used

≥Scene mode

≥When setting the [AUTO/

MANUAL/FOCUS] switch

to [AUTO]

≥When the MagicPix

function is used

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Others

5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though

Before requesting repair

(Problems and solutions)

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. (-78-) If normal conditions are

not restored yet, turn off the power. Then,

about 1 minute later, turn on the power again.

(Conducting the above operation when the

access lamp is on may destroy the data on the

card.)

6: The cassette cannot be removed.

• Does the status indicator comes on when

opening the cassette cover? (-21-) Make sure

that the battery and the AC adaptor are

properly connected. (-15-)

• Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the

battery and remove the cassette.

• Close the cassette cover completely, and fully

open it again. (-21-)

7: No operation other than cassette removal

can be performed.

• Has condensation occurred? Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-79-)

8: The remote control does not function.

• Has the button-type battery of the remote

control run out? Replace it with a new button-

type battery. (-28-)

• Is the setting on the remote control correct? If

the setting on the remote control is not in

agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the

Camcorder, the remote control does not

operate. (-29-)

Power/Body

1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.

• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully

charged battery.

• The battery protection circuit may have

operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor

for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still

cannot be used, the battery is faulty.

• Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder

extended?

2: The Camcorder power is turned off

automatically.

• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and

do not operate the Camcorder for about

5 continuous minutes, the power is

automatically turned off for tape protection and

power conservation. To resume recording, turn

the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to

[ON] again. (-32-) Also, if you set

[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not

automatically turn off.

3: The Camcorder power does not stay on

long enough.

• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery

power indication is flashing or the message

“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has

run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully

charged battery. (-15-)

• Has condensation occurred? When you carry

the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm

place, condensation may occur inside it. If so,

the power is turned off automatically, disabling

all operations except for taking cassettes out.

Wait until the condensation indication

disappears. (-79-)

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. (-21-)

• Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new

cassette.

• Is the recording mode set? When in the

playback mode, recording cannot be

performed. (-23-)

• Has condensation occurred? No operation

other than cassette removal can be performed

when condensation occurs. Wait until the

condensation indication disappears. (-79-)

• Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is

open, the Camcorder may not operate

normally. Close the cassette cover. (-21-)

4: Battery runs down quickly.

• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the

AC adaptor. (-15-)

• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold

place? The battery is affected by ambient

temperature. In cold places, the operating time

of the battery becomes shorter.

• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a

limited life. If the operating time is still too short

even after the battery is fully charged,

depending on the usage, the battery has worn

out and can no longer be used.

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Others

5: A function indication such as mode

2: The screen has changed suddenly.

• Has the demonstration started? In the Tape

Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>

[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,

the demonstration starts. For normal use, set

this function to [OFF]. (-71-)

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.

indication, remaining tape time indication,

or time code indication is not shown.

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

indications other than the tape running

condition, warning, and date indications

disappear.

Playback (Sound)

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

speaker of the Camcorder.

0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push

the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume

indication and adjust it. (-47-)

2: Different sounds are reproduced at the

same time.

• Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>

[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and

dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the

sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a

later time. To hear the sounds separately, set

to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-56-)

• 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. (-71-)

• There are some recording subjects and

surroundings for which the auto focus does not

operate correctly. (-84-) If so, use the manual

focus mode to adjust the focus. (-45-)

• Is the MagicPix function set? When the

MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts

into the manual mode.

• Is the card slow shutter mode activated? In

card slow shutter mode, focusing shifts into the

manual mode.

5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording.

• Is the AGS function activated? Record in the

normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to

[OFF].(-39-)

3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

• Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on

the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),

audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-21-)

• Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that

was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not

allow audio dubbing. (-30-)

Indications

1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen

center.

• Read the contents and respond to them. (-73-)

2: The time code becomes inaccurate.

0 The time code indication counter may not be

constant in the reversed slow-motion playback,

but this is not a malfunction.

4: The original sound was erased when audio

dubbing was performed.

3: The remaining tape time indication

disappears.

• The remaining tape time indication may

disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame

playback or other operation. If you continue

ordinary recording or playback, the indication is

restored.

4: The remaining tape time Indication does not

match the actual remaining tape time.

• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are

continuously recorded, the remaining tape time

cannot be correctly displayed.

• In some cases, the remaining tape time

indication may show remaining tape time that is

2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual

remaining tape time.

•

If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made

in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be erased.

If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure

to select [12bit] mode when recording.

5: Sounds cannot be played back.

• Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is

being played, have you set [SETUP] >>

[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a

cassette with no audio dubbing, set

[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-56-)

• Is the variable speed search function working?

Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the

remote control to cancel the variable speed

search function. (-48-)

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Playback (Pictures)

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

used.

1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected

to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

The playback images are vertical.

• Either the Camcorder or the card may be

damaged. Please consult a dealer. Use an SD

Memory Card from 8 MB to 2 GB with this unit.

5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is

displayed.

• The image was either recorded in a different

format, or data is damaged.

Others

1: The indication disappears, the screen is

frozen, or no operation can be performed.

• Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the

power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]

button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and

then reattach it. After that, turn on the power

again. If normal operation is still not restored,

detach the power connected, and consult the

dealer who you purchased the Camcorder

from.

• 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.

4: Playback picture is not clear.

• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the

heads are dirty, playback image cannot be

clear. Clean the heads by using the head

cleaner for digital video (optional). (-80-)

• If the terminal for the Multi 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.

2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.

• An irregularity in the Camcorder has been

automatically detected. Remove the cassette

or the card for data protection and then press

the [RESET] button with the boss A. The

Camcorder will be activated.

RESET

Card

1: Recorded pictures are not clear.

• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALITY] >>

[

]? If recording is done with it set to [

pictures with fine details may include a

mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT.QUALITY] >>

]. (-34-)

• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the

power to the Camcorder is turned off

automatically about 1 minute later.

[

• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the

indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the

Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power

connected, and consult the dealer who you

purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt

to repair the unit by yourself.

3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the

Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.

• Is the USB driver installed?

4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an

error message will appear on PC.

• To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-

click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the

instructions on the screen.

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

• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be

deleted. (-52-)

• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect

switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is

disabled. (-22-)

3: Photoshot playback images do not look

normal.

• The picture may be damaged. In order to

prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a

a personal computer is recommended.

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5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing,

dubbing from digital video equipment, or

using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV”

or “Quick Movie Magic”.

• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as

SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit

(sound recording mode), 4:3 and Wide,

recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder

may malfunction at a point where the mode

switches. When you edit, do not record in

multiple modes.

6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears

when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB

camera mode.

• Did you press the menu button or the recording

start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or

record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera

mode.

Cautions for Use

ª About condensation

If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation

occurs on the head or the tape, condensation

indication [3] 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 to cool or warm it to the

ambient temperature.

≥The status indicator blinks for about

1 minute and then the Camcorder

• Is the setting for the remote control correct?

• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting

it? Insert a tape.

• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright

protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape

with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot

be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape

can be played.)

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.

• Is the USB driver installed?

When the lens is fogged:

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the

Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.

When the lens temperature becomes close to the

ambient temperature, the fogging disappears

naturally.

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ª About dirty heads

ª About the Camcorder

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.

≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,

the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is

not a malfunction.

Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized

equipment such as a cellular phones,

microwave ovens, TVs, and video game

equipment.

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

images or sounds may be disturbed due to

electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥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.)

≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or

images may be distorted, by strong magnetic

fields created by speakers or large motors.

≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by

digital circuits including microprocessor may

adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the

disturbance of images and sounds.

≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment

and does not function properly, turn off the

Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC

adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC

adaptor again and turn on the Camcorder

power.

Do not use your Camcorder near radio

transmitters or high-voltage cables.

≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or

high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds

may be adversely affected.

Do not spray insecticides or volatile

chemicals onto the Camcorder.

≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such

chemicals, the Camcorder body may become

deformed and the surface finish may peel off.

≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in

contact with the Camcorder for a long time.

When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or

dusty place such as on a beach, do not let

sand or fine dust get into the body and

terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the

Camcorder from getting wet.

≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.

If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD

CLEANING” appears during recording. During

playback, moreover, the following symptoms

appear.

≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the

sound is interrupted.

≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes

appear.

≥The whole screen becomes blue and there is

no picture or sound.

When normal playback cannot be performed

even after the head cleaning

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.)

≥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.

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≥The Camcorder body may be discolored and the

≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery

terminals should be removed.

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.

Prepare spare batteries when going out for

recording.

≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the

period during you want to record pictures in. In

cold places such as a ski resort, the period

during which you can record pictures is

shortened.

≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC

adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries

at your destination.

If you drop the battery accidentally, check to

see if the terminals are deformed.

≥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.

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.

ª About the AC adaptor

≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more

time than normal.

≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely

high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may

continue flashing, and the battery may not be

charged. After the battery temperature has

decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging

starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the

lamp still continues flashing even after the

recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be

faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.

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

reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC

adaptor 1 m (3.3 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.

≥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.

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≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children

ª About the cassette

to prevent swallowing.

Never place the cassette in a high temperature

place.

ª Folder structure of the card

The folder structure of the card formatted by

the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as

the illustration below.

≥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.

256

≥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.

≥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 magnetic force that is

stronger than expected, and they may erase the

contents of a recording or may increase noise.

≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.

≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded

on MISC folder.

ª LCD monitor/viewfinder

LCD monitor

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

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.

ª About the card

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.

When inserting or removing the card, always

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

When the access lamp is illuminated (During

access to the card), do not pull out the card,

rotate the mode dial, turn off the power, or

cause any vibrations or impact.

Do not leave the card in places where there is

high temperature or direct sunlight, or where

electromagnetic waves or static electricity are

easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or

drop the card.

≥The card may break or the contents of the card

may be destroyed or erased.

After use, be sure to remove the card from the

Camcorder for storage.

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

put it in the storage case.

≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances

to adhere to the terminals on the back of the

card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with

your hand.

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Viewfinder

Explanation of terms

≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder,

dismount the viewfinder first. When the dust is

difficult to remove, get rid of it with a cotton

swab dampened with water. Then wipe the

viewfinder with a dry cotton swab.

≥To clean the inside of the viewfinder, keep

pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it

out.

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.

10 000K

Extremely high precision technology is

employed to produce the viewfinder 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.

000K

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.)

000K

10)

Outside of the effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment, the image will become

reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range

of automatic white balance adjustment, the

automatic white balance adjustment may not

function properly if there is more than one light

source. For light outside the functional auto white

balance adjustment range, use the manual white

balance adjustment mode.

1) The effective range of automatic white

balance adjustment on this Camcorder

2) Blue sky

3) Cloudy sky (rain)

4) TV screen

5) Sunlight

6) White fluorescent lamp

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise or sunset

10) Candlelight

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ª White balance

The image recorded by the Camcorder may

become bluish or reddish under the influence of

light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust

the white balance.

White balance adjustment determines the white

color under different light sources. By recognizing

which is the white color under sunlight and which

is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the

Camcorder can adjust the balance among the

other colors.

Since white is the reference of all colors (light),

the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural

hue if it can recognize the reference white color.

ª Auto focus

Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens

forward and backward inside the Camcorder to

bring the subject into focus.

Auto focus has the following characteristics.

≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are

seen more clearly.

≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast

into focus.

≥Focuses on the screen center only.

Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not

work correctly in the following situations. Record

pictures in the manual focus mode.

Recording a subject with one end located

closer to the Camcorder and the other end

farther away from it

≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an

image, it may be impossible to focus on a

subject that is located in both the foreground

and background.

Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass

≥

The subject behind the glass will not be focused

because the focus is on the dirty glass.

Recording a subject that is surrounded by

objects with glossy surfaces or by highly

reflective objects

≥The recording subject may become blurry

because the Camcorder focuses on the

objects with glossy surfaces or on highly

reflective objects.

Recording a subject in dark surroundings

≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly

because the light information that comes

through the lens decreases considerably.

Recording a fast-moving subject

≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,

it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.

Recording a subject with little contrast

≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white

wall, may become blurry because the

Camcorder achieves focus based upon the

vertical lines of an image.

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USB:

Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant

Specifications

(Hi-Speed)

No copyright protection support

PictBridge-compliant

Digital Video Camcorder

Information for your safety

Digital interface:

DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)

Flash:

GN 5.3

Dimensions:

Power source:

DC 7.9/7.2 V

Power consumption:

Recording

Approx. 91 mm (W) k73 mm (H) k153 mm (D)

6.0 W

Approx. 3.6 inch (W) k2.9 inch (H) k6.1 inch (D)

(excluding the projection parts)

Mass:

Recording format:

Approx. 570 g (1.26 lbs)

(without supplied battery, DV cassette and lens cap)

Operating temperature:

0 oC to 40 oC (32 oF to 104 oF)

Operating humidity:

10% to 80%

Card memory functions

Recording media:

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:

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

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

Please confirm the latest information on the

following website.

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

1/4.7-inch 3CCD image sensor

[Effective pixels]

Moving picture: 700 Kk3 (4:3), 730 Kk3 (16:9)/

Still picture: 990 Kk3 (4:3), 740 Kk3 (16:9)/

Total: 1070 Kk3

Still picture recording file format:

JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based

on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding

Still picture size:

2288k1728

Lens:

2288k1288

Auto iris, F1.6 to F2.8, Focal length; 3.3 mm to

39.6 mm, Macro (Full range AF)

Filter diameter:

43 mm

Zoom:

12:1 Power zoom

Monitor:

2.7-inch LCD

Viewfinder:

Color electronic viewfinder

Microphone:

Stereo (with a zoom function)

Speaker:

1600k1200

1280k960

1280k720

640k480

640k360

WEB camera

Compression:

Motion JPEG

Image size:

320k240 pixels (QVGA)

Frame rate:

Approx. 6 fps

1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm

Standard illumination:

1,400 lx

Minimum required illumination:

2 lx (MagicPix function)

Video output level:

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠

S-Video output level:

Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ≠

C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ≠

Audio output level (Line):

316 mV, 600 ≠

Mic input:

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

(Stereo mini jack)

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AC adaptor

Information for your safety

Power source:

AC 110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption:

19 W

DC output:

DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)

DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)

Dimensions:

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

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

Mass:

Approx. 110 g (0.24 lbs)

Weight and dimensions are approximate values.

Specifications may change without prior notice.

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

16:9/PRO-CINEMA mode:

PICTURE

SIZE

0.2

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

200

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

220

440

880

130

200

390

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

250

125

260

510

1030

2090

1760

3520

7040

14080

530

810

165

330

650

1330

1040

2090

4250

1600

3200

6510

2 GB

4:3 mode:

PICTURE

SIZE

0.3M

PICT.

QUALITY

8 MB

16 MB

32 MB

64 MB

128 MB

256 MB

512 MB

1 GB

100

200

220

440

880

155

300

620

1230

2470

5030

880

1760

3520

7040

14080

28160

185

390

780

1550

3160

120

250

500

1010

2050

185

390

780

1550

3160

1760

3520

7040

14080

120

240

480

990

190

380

770

1560

2 GB

≥¢ is displayed only in Tape Recording Mode.

≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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Accessory#

Figure

Description

PV-DAC14

AC adaptor with AC Cable

and DC Cables

*CGR-DU06A/1B

*CGA-DU12A/1B

640 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1150 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

*CGA-DU21A/1B

2040 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

PV-DDC9 (For USA)

PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)

DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

(4-pin to 4-pin)

RP-SDK02GU1A

RP-SDK01GU1A

RP-SDK512U1A

RP-SDH256U1A

RP-SDQ02GU1A

RP-SDQ01GU1A

RP-SD512BU1A

RP-SD256BU1A

RP-SD128BU1A

RP-SD064BPPA

RP-SD032BPPA

Pro High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

Pro High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

Pro High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

Super High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card

High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 128 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 64 MB SD Memory Card

High Speed 32 MB SD Memory Card

Video Flash

VW-FLH3

VW-LDC10

Video DC Light (10 W)

(CGR-DU06 is necessary to activate it.

)

VW-LDH3

Video DC Light (3 W)

VW-VMH3

Stereo Zoom Microphone

BN-SDPC3E

SD PCMCIA Adaptor

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)

PV-HB002 (USA only)

Carrying Case

*Please refer to page -17-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.

*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local

dealer.

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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.

1. Palmcorder Model #

2. Items Ordered

Accessory #

Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

Total Enclosed

6.95

3. Method of payment (check one)

Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)

VISA

Credit Card #

MasterCard

Discover

Expiration Date

Customer Signature

Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

(Please do not send cash)

4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To:

Mr.

Mrs.

Ms.

Phone#:

First

Last

Day

(

)

Street Address

City

Night

(

State

Zip

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF

THE FOLLOWING:

VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER

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

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

MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE

20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032

In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)

Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the

unlikely event this product needs service.

Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your proof of purchase.

(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)

•To further speed your repair, please provide

an explanation of what is wrong with the unit

and any symptom it is exhibiting.

Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:

Panasonic Services Company

410B Airport Road

Elgin, IL 60123-9333

Attn: Camcorder Repair

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC

CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic/Quasar Video Products

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,

which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished

parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Parts

Labor

Contact Number

Service

Ninety (90) Days

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In or Mail-In

Camcorder

DVD/VCR Deck,

A/V Mixer

One (1) Year

Ninety (90) Days

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In: 21”

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

Ninety (90) Days

CRTand Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22” CRT and Larger

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

TV/HDR

Combination

1-888-843-9788

In-Home or Carry-In

Rechargeable

Batteries

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ten (10) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Tape

(in exchange for

defective item)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Memory Cards

(in exchange for

defective item)

Ninety (90) Days

During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable

batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or

Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or

other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.

Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service

For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic

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

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include

removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require

that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or

cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,

among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or

onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or

failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,

mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper

maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other

business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is

attributable to acts of God.

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

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

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel

to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are

for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied

warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer

or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the

addresses listed for the warrantor.

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

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory

Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -92-.

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer

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

Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262),

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

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products

by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Servicenter

Panasonic Services Company

410B Airport Road

MAIL TO:

Elgin, IL 60123-9333

Attention: Camcorder Repair

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

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

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

As of October 2005

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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 and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer

Care Centre at:

Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

Fax #: (905) 238-2360

Web: www.panasonic.ca

For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.

≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca

≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:

Richmond, British Columbia

Panasonic Canada Inc.

12111 Riverside Way

Richmond, BC

Mississauga, Ontario

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Dr.

Mississauga, ON

L4W 2T3

V6W 1K8

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Fax: (604) 278-5627

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Fax: (905) 238-2418

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Index

ª Numerics

0 Lux MagicPix Function ................................36

ª A

ª Q

Quick Movie Magic ........................................ 63

Quick Start ..................................................... 20

ª R

AC Adaptor ..............................................16, 81

Aperture .........................................................45

Audio Dubbing ...............................................55

Auto Ground-Directional Standby (AGS) .......39

ª B

Backlight Compensation ................................36

Black Balance ................................................44

Blank Search .................................................32

ª C

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot ................. 42

Recording Check ........................................... 32

Recording Speed ........................................... 30

Remaining Tape Time ................................... 72

Remote Control ............................................. 27

Repeat Playback ........................................... 47

Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 89

ª S

Scene Mode .................................................. 43

SD Memory Card ........................................... 68

Self-Recording ............................................... 36

Self-timer Recording ...................................... 41

Shutter Speed ............................................... 45

Slow Motion Playback ................................... 48

Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 37

Sound Volume ............................................... 47

SP/LP Mode .................................................. 30

Sports Mode .................................................. 43

Spotlight Mode .............................................. 43

Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 43

ª T

Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................88

Card Playback ...............................................50

Card Slow Shutter ..........................................46

Charging the Battery ......................................15

Condensation .................................................79

Customer Services Directory .........................91

ª D

Date/Time Setting ..........................................18

Digital Dubbing ..............................................54

Digital Zoom ...................................................35

DPOF Setting .................................................52

Dubbing .........................................................53

ª E

Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................21

ª F

Fade ...............................................................38

Flash ..............................................................40

Formatting ......................................................51

Frame-by-frame Playback .............................48

ª H

Tele Macro Function ...................................... 37

ª V

Variable Speed Search ................................. 48

Video Head Clogging .................................... 80

Viewfinder ................................................ 19, 83

ª W

Web Camera ................................................. 60

White Balance ............................................... 44

Wide Function ............................................... 41

Wind Noise Reduction Function .................... 38

ª Z

Help mode .....................................................25

ª L

LCD Monitor .............................................19, 82

Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................92

Limited Warranty (USA) .................................90

Low Light Mode .............................................43

ª M

Zoom ............................................................. 35

Zoom Microphone ......................................... 35

Magic Wire Remote Control ...........................29

MagicPix Function .........................................36

Manual Focus ................................................45

Mega Optical Image Stabilizer .......................42

Microphone Sensitivity Level .........................39

Mode Dial .......................................................23

MotionDV STUDIO ........................................63

ª P

Photoshot .......................................................33

PictBridge ......................................................56

Portrait Mode .................................................43

Pro-Cinema Function .....................................41

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3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el

compartimiento del cassette.

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido

ª Carga de la batería

1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al

adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de

CA.

PUSH

2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte

alineando la marca, luego encájela.

4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de

que el respectivo compartimiento esté

cabalmente alojado.

ª Insertar/quitar una tarjeta

1 Haga deslizar la tapa de la ranura de la

tarjeta hacia fuera para abrirla.

ª Montaje de la batería

Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y hágala

deslizar hasta que dispare.

2 Inserte/quite la tarjeta en/de la ranura.

≥Cuando inserta una tarjeta, con su lado

etiquetado vuelto 1 hacia Ud., la apriete

derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope.

≥Cuando quita la tarjeta, abra la tapa de la

respectiva ranura, apriete en el medio de la

tarjeta y tírela fuera derecha.

ª Insertar/quitar un cassette

1 Haga deslizar la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] y

abra la tapa del cassette.

OPEN/

EJECT

3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la

tarjeta.

ª Cómo activar la alimentación

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el

interruptor [OFF/ON] en [ON].

2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette

esté abierto, inserte/quite el cassette.

OFF

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1 Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT].

ª Cómo apagar la alimentación

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el

interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF].

OFF

PHOTO SHOT

ª Reproducción de la cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.

ª Grabación en una cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la

grabación para empezar a grabar.

1/;: Reproducción/Pausa

6: Rebobinado/Localización regresiva

(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono

1/;).

5: Avance rápido/Localización progresiva

(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono

1/;).

2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada

de la grabación para detener brevemente la

grabación.

∫:

Parada

ª Reproducción de tarjeta

≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de imagen.

;

1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.

ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una

tarjeta (Photoshot)

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de tarjeta.

Reproducción de la imagen anterior.

Reproducción de la siguiente imagen.

1/∫: Diapositiva (Reproduce por orden las

imágenes fijas en la tarjeta), inicio/parada

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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3

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