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1. SSS SESS oss SORES e5 RSS ES RS A 0 SEES SS EE CSS HO Daj 4 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE for DV gt gt MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV e 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 With DV cable optional OS Windows Me 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 a7 e 7 22 gt 53 BS c SS SESE gt ERS gt CEES 3 Start MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE e You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder eWhen 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed When connected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possible To disconnect USB cable safely If USB cable is disconnected while 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 disconn
2. Others Description AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables 640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 2040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack DV Interface Cable i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card SD PCMCIA Adaptor Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Video DC Light 10 W CGA DU07 is necessary to activate it Video DC Light 3 W Stereo Zoom Microphone 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 l LSQT0862 Others 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 4 Local Sales Tax Shipping 4 Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please
3. 1 Flip the belt 2 Adjust the length e When removing the grip belt tightly hold the 3 Fix the belt Camcorder with both hands e e After removing the grip belt restore the lock Using the LCD monitor cover to the original position You can record the image while viewing it on the 2 Adjust the belt length LCD monitor 1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow Flip the belt 2 Slide in the direction indicated by the arrow 6 Fix the belt e The viewfinder is now deactivated 3 Put your hand through the strap elt can open up to 90 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference eUse the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic for more convenience e Hold the Camcorder without covering the microphones or the sensors with your hands eit can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or W To restore the strap to the grip belt EE eWhen returning the grip belt to the grip belt attachment press the lock cover and check if the grip belt is securely locked e The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu elf itis forcibly opened or rotated the Camcorder may be damaged or fail d eCheck that the card slot cover is closed d e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 Lo towards the lens when recording yourself the RK LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously ac
4. 20 Switching the language 21 Using the menu screen 22 Setting date and time lt 2 23 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 23 Using the remote control 24 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration le 26 8 LSQT0862 Record mode Check before recording sessssssssssessrrrrrrrrene 27 Recording on a tape 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 29 Check the recording 29 Blank search function 29 Recording still pictures onto a card PMOTOSIION EE 30 Zoom in out function sseessseeeesernneeneenreeeen 31 Recording yourself 32 QUICK SIAE tee ee 32 Backlight compensation function 33 MagicPix functions 33 Soft SKIN mode sxs 33 Tele macro function lt lt 34 Fade in fade out function 34 Wind noise reduction function 34 Using the built in flash 35 Self timer recording lt lt 36 Recording images for wide screen TVs 36 Optical image stabilizer function
5. 2089 2000 e The 12 hour clock is used 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting e The clock function starts at 00 seconds E About date time e The date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery e Make sure to check the time before recording because the built in clock is not very accurate E Recharging the built in lithium battery If sa or is indicated when the Camcorder is turned on then the built in lithium battery has run down Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or place the battery on the Camcorder and the built in lithium battery will be recharged Leave the Camcorder as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder E Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD SET or EVF SET gt gt YES C LCD SET SET SETUP lt e ENTER 40 MENU 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET Brightness of the LCD monitor Go Color level of the LCD monitor EVF SET e Brightness of the viewfinder 3 Move the joystick left or right to move the bar indication representing the brightness 4 Press the MENU button or the joystick to complete the settings e n order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD mon
6. 36 RapidFire Consecutive Photosho 37 Recording in various situations SCENE model 37 Recording in natural colors White balance 38 Manual focus adjustment 39 Manual shutter speed aperture Gel En E 40 Playback mode Playing back tape Slow motion playback frame by frame playback Variable speed search function Playback ON Visa Playing Back Card serios cris Deleting files recorded on a card F rmat ing a card ica as Protecting files ON a card Writing the printing data on a card DPOF SENING iii Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR deele EE Recording the contents of other EQUIP MON Panini caian cda Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing AUGI AUDDING resaca a Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC Using USB DIVE e deu eees d ekeR dag dek eras Connecting Computer and Camcorder Using as a Web Camera Using MotionDV STUDIO To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver A te
7. 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture Iris gain value 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture Wi To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elf you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noises on the screen You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject but this is not a malfunction During normal playback image movement may not look smooth 40 LSQT0862 eWhen recording in an extremely bright place the color of the screen may change or flicker If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment elf the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value e f the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases eDepending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed E Shutter speed range 1 60 1 8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode 1 2 1 2000 seconds Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster E Iris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F1 7 OPEN Opened 0dB
8. 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darken the image Value closer to 18dB brighten the image Values with dB are gain values E Card slow shutter mode elt the shutter speed is set to 1 2 1 4 1 8 or 1 15 then the card slow shutter mode will be activated elf the OFF ON switch or the mode dial is operated then the slow shutter mode will be canceled e n the slow shutter mode e The white balance is fixed eFocus in manually elf 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 e f 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 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Operate with joystick A Si SO kl Playback Pause lt lt Hewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the kl icon kk Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the kl icon E Stop e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images ma
9. Panasonic DN Web Camera Device If you want to arch for Mier me digitally si san nh vet ihe Wi dg d EE i ake wsupdate sie i Do you wi ontinue the installation eFor Windows 98SE Me users USB Audio Device is required Click Next and proceed elf you use Windows 98SE the OS installation CD may be required For Windows 98SE Me Users The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer Install the USB Driver as instructed below 1 The message The file kstvtune ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed The file kstvtun n Windows 98 3 Second Editoi n CD ROM EE nd Cancel m ert Window TC ond Edition CD RDM S n the selected driv and click OK Copy files from D WINS8 e Enter C Windows system for Windows 98SE Enter C Windows options CABS for Windows Me elf the kstvtune ax file is missing in one of the 2 above mentioned folders insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path 2 The message The file ksclockf ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed e Enter C Windows system elf the ksclockf ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path You may click Browse to look for and assign the path 5 Start Windows Messenger for Windows XP users or MSN Messenger for Windows 98SE Me
10. Also you and the other person s are on the same Network LAN e Install Windows Messenger Windows XP l you have a version older than 5 0 download the latest version 5 0 or later from the Microsoft Home Page http www microsoft com For download and installation instructions please refer to Help on the Home Page f the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update e f you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router proper communication will not be possible E Installing Video Stream Driver DirectX 9 0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed eWhen 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 e Quit all applications Setup Menu appears 54 LSQT0862 2 Click Video Stream Driver e 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 e After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer will restart eDo not remove the CD ROM Installation may take a little while 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click
11. CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic 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 Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD ae Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days Cait lion Matlin DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 TV DVD VCR CRT le 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In l Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days H In 1 888 843 9788 CRI G 2 Years Ninety 90 Days Home or Camy ln Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not
12. 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 LA J 4 S3125A 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 4 LSQT0862 Precautions USE 8 LOCATION A WARNING e 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 A CAUTION eDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS eDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO
13. 1 Select Start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel to start System e 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 F Ports COM amp LPT zg Processors 2 6 Sound video and game controllers zg System devices BA Universal Serial Bus controllers Enhanced Host Controller Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller USB Root Hub USB Root Hub eThe indication Enhanced Host Controller is changed as EHCI depending on the host controller you use 4 Click Driver tab to check the description on Driver Provider dard Universal PCI to USB Host Control andard Uni General Advanced Driver Resources gt Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controler Driver Provider Microsoft Driver Date 01 07 2001 Driver Version 5 1 2600 0 e f Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider the confirmation procedure is completed 58 LSQT0862 If a description other than Microsoft is displayed e Update the driver with the following procedure General Advanced Driver Resources gt Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller 2 Check Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next ardware Update Wizard We
14. 29 MC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 82 Card Playback iniciado 43 Charging the Battery 16 Cinema FUNCTION lt lt 36 Condensation c s i r3 Customer Services Directory 85 mo Date Time Setting 23 Digital DUB DING busca as cito 48 Digital ZOOM EE 31 DPOF SENG 0 7 7 45 A EA a 46 ME Erasure Prevention Slider 18 mr m9 m 34 ID ST WE 35 A RE ee ead 45 Frame by frame playback 42 Y Image stabilizer function 36 mL COMO cas brinca 15 77 Limited Warranty Canada 86 Limited Warranty USA 84 LOW Light lee EE 37 D Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration VIe 26 Magic PIX FUNCION a o 33 Manual FOCUS sd o ed dE 39 Mode Dial 20 MotionDV STUDIO 56 MP titten 30 PICU OGG e 51 Porat ModE sarita adas 37 Mo QUISO 32 mR RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 37 Recording Check 29 Recording Speed asssssssseeeseeeeeseererr rrenen ren 27 Red eye reduction function 35 Remaining Tape Time 66 Remote Control ccccccc
15. AV JACK 64 POWER SAVE 28 4 LANGUAGE 21 62 LSQT0862 E gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU BASIC OFF UTN MOTION DV 2 AV JACK USB FUNCTION SETUP e gt ENTER 2 41 MENU 1 BASIC DATE TIME 64 AV JACK 49 USB FUNCTION 54 2 ADVANCE BLANK SEARCH 29 REC SPEED 27 REC STDBY 48 AUDIO REC 64 A DUB INPUT 49 REC DATA 64 PICT QUALITY 37 DV OUT 48 REPEAT PLAY At 3 SETUP 12bit AUDIO 50 AUDIO OUT 64 DISPLAY 64 REMOTE 25 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 POWER SAVE 28 4 LANGUAGE 21 Menu E CARD RECORDING MENU BASIC siz PICT QUALITY gg PICTURE SIZE SELF TIMER CLOCK SET SETUP 22 ENTER 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 37 PICT QUALITY 37 PICTURE SIZE 37 SELF TIMER 36 CLOCK SET 23 2 ADVANCE BURST MODE 37 FLASH 35 RED EYE 35 FLASH LEVEL 35 EIS 36 SHTR EFFECT 37 DATE TIME 64 INITIAL SET 5 3 SETUP REC LAMP 64 DISPLAY 64 REMOTE 25 BEEP SOUND 64 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 POWER SAVE 2s 4 LANGUAGE 21 E S PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU BASIC D T On PROTECT NO SETUP e ENTER EICH 1 BASIC DATE TIME 64 PROTECT 45 2 ADVANCE DPOF SET 45 CARD FORMAT 4s 3 SETUP DISPLAY 64 REMOTE 25 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 LCD
16. Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake Even if the files are locked they will be deleted if the card is formatted eSet to Picture Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt PROTECT gt gt YES 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be locked and then press it On PROTECT Ce GE 3 4 WENU On Indication appears and the selected file is locked Press the joystick again and the lock will be canceled e2 or more files can be locked in succession W To complete the settings Press the MENU button Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting You can write the data of pictures to be printed number of copies and other information DPOF data onto the card eSet to Picture Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt DPOF SET gt gt SET 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set and then press it DPOF SET MTS lt se 640 teg KA Ve 640 2 640 640 SETUP e_ENTER EXIT D e The number of prints to be set in DPOF is displayed 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the number of prints and then press it e You can select from 0 to 999 Some copies of the picture can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF e2 or more files can be set in succession Wi To complete the settings Press the MENU button eDPOF setting made on another Camcorder may not be recog
17. 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 e Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder set it to the Tape Playback Mode and play it back for about 10 to 20 seconds If you do not stop the playback it automatically stops about 30 seconds later eWe recommend cleaning the heads periodically If the heads become dirty NEED HEAD CLEANING appears during recording During playback moreover the following symptoms appear eMosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted e Black or blue mosaic like horizontal stripes appear When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording Clean the heads and perform recording and playback again l 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 elt the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be the tape lf so try another cassette e 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 adh
18. Iris or gain value Select Adjust KEN Select Adjust 3 Tape playback mode A Screen display OFF EE vais WEE D Screen display OFF 5 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL Screen display OFF White balance 38 Shutter speed Iris or gain value gt SolecvAdust b 4 lESseejug e 6 Picture playback mode Screen display OFF A zg Psybaqsep A ws Erase A 4 e Playback previous pete gt gt Playback next picture 5 gt gt gt Fast forward cue playback 4 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO Syd Screen A display OFF A 8 Telemacro _ Soft skin mode Backlight compensation Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen 1 Set LANGUAGE gt gt English D I LANGUAGE VE MENU SETUP e ENTER 21 LSQT0862 Before using Using the menu screen For each individual menu please refer to 62 1 Press the MENU button e The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed e 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 4 H SETUP d O LANGUAGE y SETUP s ENTER EI GH 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to s
19. in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 4 According to the procedures displayed on the screen continue the setup 5 After the setup is completed sign in and start Windows Messenger eWindows Messenger is activated 55 LSQT0862 With a PC 6 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 7 Select USB Video Device in the Camera menu 8 Select DVC in the Microphone menu e Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation e During set up if Primary video capture device selection screen is displayed Panasonic DVC Web Camera is selected WW 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 1 Click Sign In aiiz E mor Art 2 Type in your Sign in name and password elf 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 aiai fr Cortas me lo tp A Oz GES pot fren Y ment to msn messenger 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 6 Select the microphone
20. 2000 users e Click Start gt gt Programs gt gt Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger eWhen you use Windows XP the other parties via the network have to use Windows Messenger on Windows XP When you use an operating system other than Windows XP the other parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP elt the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status ein the WEB CAMERA mode video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card e You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC ein 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 Mi 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 2 Select NET Messaging Service and click OK 3 After the NET Passport Wizard is displayed click Next NET Passport Wizard hada NET s ssport to nhi d e Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone e To communicate with persons using Windows
21. 7 Remote control sensor 25 Lock button 5 9 Lock cover 15 H BENE Audio video input output terminal AV 46 eUse the supplied AV cable or headphones only otherwise audio may not be played back normally Headphone terminal Q 11 Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic REMOTE 26 Microphone terminal MIC eA compatible plug in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone eWhen 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 42 USB terminal 57 13 Speaker 41 Before using Viewfinder 16 77 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 15 Battery holder Battery eject button PUSH BATT 17 Power switch OFF ON 20 Power lamp 20 Quick start recording button QUICK START 32 Quick start recording lamp 32 Menu button MENU 22 21 Joystick 20 22 Mode dial 20 23 Recording start stop button 28 S Video input output terminal S VIDEO 43 25 Focus ring 39 LCD monitor 15 77 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there
22. Al 24 POWER SAVE 2s 4 LANGUAGE 21 63 LSQT0862 Menu Menus related to taking pictures E H SHOE MIC Set to LOWCUT and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone VW VMHS optional mounted on the smart accessory shoe Ml DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications e The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape e You can also show or change the date time indication by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button on the remote control E 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 II REC LAMP Set to ON and this turns the recording lamp on during recording which indicates that recording is underway Set to OFF and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway W 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 Ml BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording eWhen you turn on the power 2 Beeps eWh
23. Finish 5 Click OK E Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer For Use as a Web Camera 1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on the provided CD ROM 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 3 Set ADVANCE gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM gt NY e To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger set BASIC gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt 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 In usual operation In the WEB CAMERA mode Tape Playback Mode eEven if you move the joystick up down right left Phr E gt gt 444 the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow e The operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick 4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal computer with the USB connection cable With a PC e When the Camcorder and personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via USB cable a message such as the one below is displayed However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed xi Miao EE ignature affirms that si SH re has wth vn a a he ol RS not
24. Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV 4 Move the joystick up to select the ku icon to start playback e The image and audio are output on the TV 5 Move the joystick down to select the W icon to stop playback e Whenever plugging in the S Video cable plug in the AV cable too e Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion e Depending on your TV nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV In this case set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT i If the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go Check the connected terminal e f the image does not appear on the TV even if BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT are set then set to OUT 64 eCheck the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV E To display the on screen information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder operation icon time code and mode indication etc date and time can be displayed on the TV 1 Press the OSD button on the remote control Se DATE OSD TIME O ePress the button again to erase the OSD information Playing back card e Set to Picture Playback Mode Co Y WI Plays back the previous picture p gt Plays back the
25. Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Z Z Z y E L2 E S 2 2 Insert remove the card into from the card slot i Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the e When inserting a card face the label side cassette cover towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes gt When removing the card open the card slot gt cover and press the center of the card and mo then pull it straight out 92 3 Securely close the card slot cover Wi How to turn on the power 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert 1 While pressing the button set the OFF remove the cassette ON switch to ON a FRET do OFF ON d Le e 10 LSQT0862 Before using E How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF Wi Recording on a tape eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 2 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording NW Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSetto Card Recording Mode Wi Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Operate with joystick a MSC ep SY kl Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the IH icon kk Fast forwa
26. THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF eDO 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 e AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit eDO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE eSTORAGE 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 e TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body e 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 e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER Before handling your Camcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method clai
27. TIMER gt gt YES 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button 0 PHOTO oe SHOT e After the recording lamp and the 3 indication flashes for approx 10 seconds recording will start After recording the self timer will be canceled e You cannot press the PHOTO SHOT button half way Focusing will be carried out with reference to the focusing frame Wi To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button eBy operating the OFF ON switch or mode dial the self timer standby mode is canceled elf the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording is set the maximum recordable pictures are recorded Recording images for wide screen TVs This allows you to record images compatible with wide screen TVs Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16 9 aspect ratio Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Wide Function Set ADVANCE gt gt WIDE gt gt ON Cinema Function Set ADVANCE gt gt CINEMA gt gt ON 36 LSQT0862 E To cancel the Wide Cinema function Wide Function Set ADVANCE gt gt WIDE gt gt OFF Cinema Function Set ADVANCE gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF eWhen the Wide Function is activated the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally e lmages played back vary depe
28. Tape Card Recording Mode is set though the lamp turns on and the quick start mode is restored eWhen 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 e The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the quick start standby mode and when the recording starts e Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby using quick start reduces the time during which pictures can be recorded Record mode Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon ES e The image on the screen will become brighter W To return to normal recording Select the Ex icon again elf you operate the OFF ON switch or the mode dial the backlight compensation is canceled MagicPix functions 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 eOnly manual focusing can be used e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were m
29. appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases eWhen the zoom magnification is high eWhen the Camcorder is shaken eWhen the subject is moving When the subject stands in front of a light source eWhen close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene e When the scene is dark When there is a bright part in the scene eWhen the scene is filled with only horizontal lines eWhen the scene lacks contrast E Concerning the focusing area eWhen there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused Move the contrasting object out of the focus area Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 10x optically e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Wide angle recording zoom out Push the W T lever towards W Close up recording zoom in Push the W T lever towards T eWhen zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function eWhen you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 3 9 feet 1 2 m or further from the Camcorder eWhen the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily eWhen the zoom magnification is 1x the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx 1 6 inches 4 cm distant from the lens E Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times then the digital
30. bater a 1 Conecte el cable el ctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA 2 Meta la bater a en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca luego enc jela 4 S lo cierre la tapa del cassette despu s de que el respectivo compartimiento est E cabalmente SEN y E Insertar quitar una tarjeta EFS 1 Abra el monitor LCD luego abra la tapa de SN la ranura de la tarjeta Hi Montaje de la bater a Empuje la bater a contra el porta bater a y h gala deslizar hasta que dispare W Insertar quitar un cassette 1 Haga deslizar la palanca OPEN EJECT y abra la tapa del cassette e Cuando inserta una tarjeta con su lado etiquetado vuelto hacia Ud la apriete derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope e Cuando quita la tarjeta abra la tapa de la respectiva ranura apriete en el medio de la tarjeta y t rela fuera derecha 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta E C mo activar la alimentaci n 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en ON QJ S SN e 2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette est abierto inserte quite el cassette 88 LSQT0862 Others E C mo apagar la alimentaci n DW Reproducci n de la cinta 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de cinta interruptor OFF ON en OFF E Grabaci n en una cinta e Ajuste al modo de grabaci
31. disk Ultra DMA 33 or more Free hard disk space 640 MB When you capture video 1 GB is needed for data of approx 4 minutes Interface DV IEEE1394 terminal IEEE 1394 a USB 2 0 Hi Speed compliant DirectX 9 0b or later Windows Media Player 6 4 or later Other requirements Mouse With a PC E Installing Video Stream Driver Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or later or Windows 2000 SP4 or later When your OS is Window XP SP2 or later installing video stream driver is not needed Video Stream Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use MotionDV STUDIO DirectX 9 0b is installed in your PC if it is not installed beforehand eWhen DirectX 9 0b is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the applications disabled 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click Video Stream Driver e The set up program starts running 3 For Windows XP users Depending on your system environment installation of DirectX 9 0b may be required Click Yes and continue with installation e After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer will restart eDo not remove the CD ROM e Installation may take a little while 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and pr
32. forward Cue playback 41 Rewind Review playback 41 Slow motion playback 42 Frame by frame playback 42 Variable speed search 42 Repeat playback 41 WEB CAMERA mode playback 5l Audio dubbing 49 Audio dubbing pause 49 Prepared for audio dubbing microphone Prepared for audio dubbing Line Blank search 29 Audio dubbing input display 49 Audio recording mode 64 Volume adjustment 41 Progressive photoshot mode 30 Shutter chance mark 30 Shutter chance mark 30 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording 37 Self Timer recording 36 MEGA Optical image stabilizer 36 Photoshot mode While the card is being read While photoshot recording is activated Using the card that cannot be recognized Others e Photoshot picture quality 31 O Remaining number of photoshot pictures When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0 the red indication flashes PJ Slide show playback 43 PictBridge PictBridge mode 51 100 0001 Folder File display No 00 File number ile Number of DPOF Setting 45 On Lock setting 45 640 640x480 Image size 1280 1280x960 Image size 1600 1600x 1200 Image size 2048 2048x 1512 Image size eFor images not recorded with this Camcorder the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels 2048 or more 1600 or more less than 2048 1280 or more less than 1600 1024 or more less than 1280 800 or more
33. from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable eWhen wide images are input the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally eWhile pictures are input from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette eSetto Tape Playback Mode If you perform external input set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT and connect an input device Audio dubbing using the microphone terminal 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone securely into the REMOTE MIC terminal as far as it will go REMOTE MIC 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt A DUB INPUT gt gt MIC Audio dubbing external input using other equipment audio equipment etc 1 Insert the AV cable supplied securely into the AV terminal as far as it will go 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt A DUB INPUT gt gt AV IN 3 Find a scene that you want to add sound to and press the IH button on the remote control REW Ces PLAY FE Goal Le 5 SE 5 SE ri VOL 4 Press the A DUB button
34. 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 LCD monitor open release OPEN 75 Reset button RESET 6s Power LCD button POWER LCD 24 Power LCD lamp 24 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 27 37 40 31 Card access lamp 79 32 DV terminal DV 48 33 Card slot cover 79 Card slot 19 37 35 Cassette holder 18 Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 18 Cassette cover 8 Zoom lever W T 31 Volume lever amp 8 VOL 41 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT 29 Smart accessory shoe The stereo zoom microphone VW VMH3 optional or the video DC light VW LDH3 optional should be mounted here e When using an accessory for the smart accessory shoe the power is supplied from this product eWhen mounting or removing the accessory extend the viewfinder 13 LSQT0862 Before using Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood rotate it l S cm O CR counter clockwise In order to fit it put into slot and then rotate it clockwise Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to Fitting the lens cap optional tripod Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder When the tripod is used operate the Camcorder from the Magic Wire Remot
35. may take time if there are many files on the card eWhen CARD FULL is shown during recording switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then delete unnecessary files e f there are no files to delete insert a new card elf files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all the data related to the files will be deleted E Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment e A still picture file other than JPEG that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be erased Note To delete multiple files on the SD Card selected files connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature Playback mode EH 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 eSet to Picture Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt CARD FORMAT gt gt YES 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick in order to format the card S CARD FORMAT DELETES ALL DATA SETUP _ENTER Gite e n order to stop formatting select NO e 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 e Cards formatted on other equipment such as personal computers cannot be used or recording takes longer than usual We recommend formatting your card on this Camcorder Protecting files on a card
36. or AC adaptor After use be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket e The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 59 F to 77 F 15 C to 25 C Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery elt 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 e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion elf the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery E About the AC adaptor f the battery is warm charging requires more time than normal elf 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 sti
37. other equipment You can dub the contents of other equipment to a DV cassette or card and can record TV programs eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Connect the Camcorder and other equipment eConnect the Camcorder and other equipment by using the AV cable elf the recorder has an S Video terminal then also connect an S Video cable optional It allows you to record clearer images 2 Set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT Camcorder 3 Turn the power on and start playback Other equipment 4 Start recording Camcorder Recording on a tape 5 Set ADVANCE gt gt REC STDBY gt gt ON Camcorder Only when the Tape Recording Mode e The icon appears Move the joystick up to start recording Or while pressing the REC button on the remote controller press the gt button REC A DUB J y REWL PLAY FEIS Gol E gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV STOP VOL Recording on a card Press the PHOTO SHOT button 6 Move the joystick of the Camcorder down or press the W button on the remote controller to stop recording While analog input pictures are being recorded on a tape or when the Camcorder is in recording standby mode the photoshot recording is disabled 7 Stop playback Other equipment e Do not plug or unplug the cable during recording or the recording may not be completed proper
38. out 3 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover e After using make sure to rewind the cassette completely remove it and put it in a case Store the case in an upright position 76 When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the Camcorder even if no condensation alarm is indicated condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape Do not open the cassette cover 73 18 LSQT0862 E When the cassette holder does not come out e Close the cassette cover completely and then open it again completely eCheck if the battery has run down E When the cassette holder cannot be housed e Set the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again eCheck if the battery has run down E Inserting removing the cassette eWhen the cassette holder is in motion do not touch anything except the PUSH mark eWhen inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording lf you overwrite record on a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording e Close the cassette cover tightly e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover E Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened sli
39. recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc e Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder Others E LCD monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor eWhen the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth elf your Camcorder is extremely cold the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder e 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 and hold the eyecup and pull it out Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this i
40. select the desired brightness level T If the brightness is too high or FA indication will appear 4 0 In normal recording the 4 or FA indication will appear If the brightness is insufficient or A indication will appear I Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt RED EYE gt gt ON e Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions Wi Using the flash VW FLH3 optional e he flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 7 5 feet 2 5 m or more distant from the subject The available range of the flash is approx 3 to 13 feet 1 to 4 m When the flash becomes ready to flash the 4 indication appears The optional flash and the built in flash cannot be used simultaneously e The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted e The shutter speed iris gain and white balance become fixed e Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches color blotches on the pictures lf so either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function without using the flash e Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash 35 LSQT0862 Record mode Self timer recording You can record still pictures on a card using the timer eSetto Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt SELF
41. this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode e f the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp snow mode e f the subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish 38 LSQT0862 Recording in natural colors White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions lf so you can adjust the white balance manually Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL e AUTO e MANUAL b Focus 2 Move the joystick down until the white balance indication appears etc 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode e E Ar 1 Auto white balance adjustment AWB 2 Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps O 3 Outdoor mode 3 4 Manual adjustment mode MW W To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO eWhen the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please tu
42. 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 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of November 2004 85 LSQT0862 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3
43. 862 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following by a trial recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder Ml Basic Camcorder holding 1 Hold the Camcorder with both hands 2 Run your hand through the grip belt 3 Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands 4 Keep your arms near your body 5 Slightly open your legs eWhen you are in the open air record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording W Check points e Remove the lens cap 14 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens Cap e Grip belt adjustment 15 ePower supply 16 Insert a cassette card 18 19 e Setting date time 23 e Adjustment of LCD monitor viewfinder 23 e Getting the remote control ready 24 e Setting SP LP mode 27 E About auto mode e Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically eAuto white balance 78 e Auto focusing 78 eColor balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes lf so manually adjust the w
44. 98SE Me 2000 Windows lt OK Windows 98SE Me 98SE Me 2000 2000 E Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium II 450 MHz or higher Celeron 400 MHz or higher including compatible CPU 53 LSQT0862 With a PC RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space 250 MB or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface USB 1 1 or more Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 pixels or more Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Speaker or headphones Necessary software Windows Messenger 5 0 or later Windows XP MSN Messenger Windows 98SE Me 2000 DirectX 9 0b or later Windows XP To use the Camcorder as a Web camera the following conditions must be met eWindows XP SP1 or later is needed e To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 or later click Start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection e To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4 click Start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection e You have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet minimum requirement
45. Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item 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
46. Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No PV G S250 Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida ma Mini VY e 4 LEICA DICOMAR DD D PictBridge 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 LSQT0862 A Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No underside of your Camcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder Serial No information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your py Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long Play LP mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Ca
47. ERVICE 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 e Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you e Our Customer Care Centre at 905 624 5505 or www panasonic ca e A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below Richmond British Columbia Calgary Alberta Mississauga Ontario Lachine Qu bec Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Canada Inc Panasonic Canada Inc 12111 Riverside Way 6835 8 St N E 5770 Ambler Dr 3075 rue Louis A Amos Richmond BC Calgary AB Mississauga ON Lachine QC V6W 1K8 T2E 7H7 L4W 2T3 H8T 1C4 Tel 604 278 4211 Tel 403 295 3955 Tel 905 624 8447 Tel 514 633 8684 Fax 604 278 5627 Fax 403 274 5493 Fax 905 238 2418 Fax 514 633 8020 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 86 LSQT0862 Others Index E Numerics O Lux MagicPix function 33 MA TN Di 17 75 O 154502 adc O Bi 40 Audio DUBLIN oa 49 mB Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balanco artis 39 Blank Search c c
48. LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder will be automatically turned off If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though then the viewfinder will be activated eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick 32 LSQT0862 Quick start This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx 1 7 seconds after the power is turned on eThis is only activated in the following cases eA tape or a card is inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is set eA card is inserted while the Card Recording Mode is set 1 Press the QUICK START button a QUICK al START i Gs eThe quick start recording lamp lights up Press the button again to cancel it 2 Set the OFF ON switch to OFF eThe quick start is now ready 3 Set the OFF ON switch to ON e This Camcorder will be put into a recording pause in approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on Wi To cancel the quick start when the power is OFF Press and hold the QUICK START button for approx 2 seconds The lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off elf the standby continues for approx 30 minutes then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off eWhen you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery the quick start recording lamp is turned off and the quick start mode is canceled If the Camcorder is turned on and the
49. My Computer and click Removable Disk For Windows 98SE Me 2000 users Click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and then OK For Windows XP users 5 Double click a file you want to view 6 Camcorder power is turned on e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Do not change file or folder names on the personal computer The images on the Memory Card may not be viewable on the Camcorder e Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time e After the USB Driver is installed and USB connection cable is connected to the Camcorder open My Computer or Windows Explorer to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Camcorder It enables you to operate it in the same way as a floppy disk drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods Using as a Web camera 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 eDo not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system Please see chart below Pei 1 Sofware Windows XP lt OK gt WindowsXP Windows Messenger l MSN Messenger Windows XP NG gt Windows
50. 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 S
51. S O d Or d Li 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 2 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording e For details on the recording time on a tape refer to 17 e Carry out a recording check 29 to verify that the image is recorded properly e n order to find the unrecorded section carry out the blank search 29 28 LSQT0862 E On screen display in the tape recording mode x These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted Recording time elapsed Remaining tape indication Still picture size Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red 5 Quality of still pictures E Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen e The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing e 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 e n 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 II POWER SAVE OFF When 5 minutes passes without any operation the standby mode will be automatically set In the standby mode II blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recordin
52. The green lamp lights up When in focus and a good picture can be recorded White lamp lights up Almost in focus Focus area 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully E To record still pictures clearly eWhen zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4x to 10X 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 eWhen recording still pictures hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep 30 LSQT0862 your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder e You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 80 e The sound cannot be recorded e While data is being recorded on a card do not operate the mode dial eWhen the access lamp is lit do not insert or remove a card e Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder elf set PICT QUALITY gt gt 2 mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content eWhen the PICTURE SIZE is set to other than 640 the mega pixel recording mode is set e When the picture size setting is other than 640 the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in 640 E On screen display in the card recording mode 1 Still pi
53. ack Mode Slow motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control Slow motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 5 the normal speed If the image is recorded in the LP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 3 the normal speed 1 Press the lt 4 button or the button on the remote control Sa O STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV Gm STOP e f 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 Frame by frame playback 1 During playback press the II button on the remote control 2 Press the lt t button or the button on the remote control lu VOL REW U PLAY FF EJE P gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV abl m STOP Pushing the SVO 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 42 LSQT0862 W To return to normal playback Press the gt button on the remote control Slow motion playback e n the reversed slow m
54. ash e Since there are high voltage sections inside the flash do not disassemble it to avoid electric shock E 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 e f the battery is left attached to the Camcorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is OFF If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time over discharge takes place The battery may become unusable after it is charged Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e 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 e 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 e Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder
55. ative that the above operation is completed before proceeding eWhen SD Memory Card is removed eWhen Camcorder power is turned OFF If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall The screens may vary with the type of OS 1 Select Start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel select the software or the driver from Add Remove Programs to uninstall eUninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS Notes e Microsoft Windows Windows Messenger and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation All other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations e 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 e Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well 60 LSQT0862 These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer
56. attached to the PC in the Microphone menu 7 Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 8 Confirm that the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device is selected 56 LSQT0862 eFor other information about MSN Messenger please refer to Help eWhen access is finished close MSN Messenger then turn off the Camcorder Finally disconnect the USB cable Using MotionDV STUDIO When the OS is Windows XP 2000 Me 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 Video Stream Driver must be installed eDo not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed E Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Only in DV connection CPU Intel Pentium II 700 MHz or higher AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher including compatible CPU Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit or more recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x 768 pixels or more Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw 4 MB or more video memory Sound PCM sound source Compatible Direct Sound RAM 256 MB or more Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably Hard
57. battery power indication is flashing or the message LOW BATTERY is displayed the battery has run down Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery 16 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 73 4 Battery runs down quickly Is the battery fully charged Charge it with the AC adaptor 16 Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place The battery is affected by ambient temperature In cold places the operating time of the battery becomes shorter Has the battery worn out The battery has a limited life If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged depending on the usage the battery has worn out and can no longer be used The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up The Camcorder does not operate normally Remove the cassette and then press the RESET button 72 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 70 LSQT0862 6 The cassette cannot be removed Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover 20 Make sure that t
58. ccceeeeceeseeeeeeseeeeeees 24 Repeat Playback 41 Request for Service Notice USA Only 83 E Scene mode E 37 SD Memory Card coccccooncccccnccnnnoconnnnncnnnccnnnnnnnos 61 Self RecordiNg iaa 32 Self timer Recording 36 Shutter chance Mark 30 Shutter Speed ccc c 40 Slow Motion Playback 42 Soft Skin Mode c 33 Sound Volume cccceecccceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 41 SP LP Mode c c 27 POMS ee EE 37 Spotlight Mode vns t a 37 Surf 8 SNOW Mode 37 mT Tele Macro Function 34 mV Variable Speed Search 42 Video Head Clogging 74 Viewfinder 412266222 0662 1146406xgs Luads bo 0 hui 16 77 WW Web Camera c S3 White Balance 39 Wide FUNCION sinuoso 36 Wind noise reduction function 34 E SEI 31 Zoom Microphone EE 32 87 LSQT0862 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide 3 Apriete la marca PUSH a fin de cerrar el Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido compartimiento del cassette E Carga de la
59. ce adjustment Flashes 6 Adjustment completed Lights up Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL pa e AUTO VM e MANUAL O rocus CC 2 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to FOCUS AUTO e MANUAL brocus 4 A X i MF Q 3 7 Ca Y e The MNL and the manual focus indication MF will be displayed 3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus e 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 W To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS 39 LSQT0862 Record mode Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment 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 e AUTO e MANUAL l Focus 2 Move the joystick down until the shutter speed indication or aperture value indication appears 1 MNL 1 1000
60. ck the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing W To dub audio while listening to a pre recorded sound eWhen pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the SETUP Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound When the line input is used you can dub audio while listening to the pre recorded sound from the speaker 30 LSQT0862 Edit mode Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer use a printer compatible with PictBridge Read the operating instructions for the printer Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with the supplied USB cable eThe PictBridge indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder When the printer is being recognized the PictBridge indication blinks eWhen no card is inserted in the Camcorder the PictBridge indication does not appear You cannat print any pictures eWhen the Camcorder and the printer are not connected properly the PictBridge indication keeps blinking It will blink for just over 1 minute Connect the cable or check the printer eWe recommend using the AC adaptor as the power supply eWhen images are displayed in multi screen they cannot be printed 2 Select SINGLE PRINT or DPOF PRINT elt there is no file with a DPOF set
61. couraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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 Panasonic Model No PV GS250 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
62. ct 0 1 1 icon Or while pressing the REC button on the remote control press the gt button REC A DUB O CH y REWL PLAY FF S STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV VOL God eS STOP 5 Move the joystick up to select the 0 1 1 icon again or press the IH button on the remote control to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop playback Player Edit mode E To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is in standby for recording move the joystick down and select the MW icon e Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound using SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT on playback e 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 e 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 e The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images elf a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded by the Camcorder the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback e Disconnect the USB cable since input signals
63. cture size 2 Number of recordable still pictures When no pictures can be recorded the red light will flash 3 Quality of still pictures W Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames You cannot switch the progressive function off on e n the tape recording mode the progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used 69 Record mode Wi Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt select the desired picture size 2048 2048x 1512 1600 1600x1200 1280 1280x960 640 640x480 W Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt select a desired picture quality High picture quality z Normal picture quality e You can also change the picture quality on ADVANCE gt gt PICT QUALITY in the tape recording mode Wi Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON E 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
64. d This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering on 25 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 67 LSQT0862 Others UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode UNABLE TO A DUB You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non recorded tape COPY PROTECTED Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard 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 Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO DATA There are no recorded files on the card CHANGE ASPECT TO 4 3 You are attempting to record pictures with an aspect ratio of 16 9 by pressing the PHOTO SHOT button FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to LOCK NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 74 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press
65. d dialog appears Do not remove the CD ROM 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions With a PC e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 6 After the USB Driver is installed please restart your computer e Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver e Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software eA message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation This will not cause a problem Simply click Yes to proceed with the installation Connecting Computer and Camcorder When your OS is Windows 98SE install USB Driver before connecting Never connect the USB cable until the USB Driver is installed Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to be connected gelt is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder E 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 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable EJ ee SSS TRES Sp CERA c A Eeer 4 Open
66. d in LP mode LP mode does not allow audio dubbing 27 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit mode when recording 5 Sounds cannot be played back Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST1 50 Is the variable speed search function working Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function 42 6 Noise is heard from the right headphone Have you set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT When you use the headphones set to OUT Q Playback Pictures 1 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene but this is not a malfunction 71 LSQT0862 Others Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected video input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches
67. de 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 Before using Inserting removing a card W Card access lamp Before inserting removing a card be sure to turn the power OFF e f 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 eWhen the Camcorder accesses the card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the reading recording playback erasing etc the card slot cover access lamp lights up e f 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 eOpening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card E e 2 Insert remove the card into from the card SECH DEER slot E SD Memory Card e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder personal computer or other equipment e When inserting a card face the labelside W Concerning the write protection towards you and push it straight in with one switch on the SD Memory Card stroke as far as it goes The SD Memory Card has a write protection e When removing the ca
68. do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day _ Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30 AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 82 LSQT0862 Others 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 ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Camcorder Repair 83 LSQT0862 Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park
69. due to its specifications The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions Functions eProgressive eDigital zoom eWide mode e Fade eBacklight compensation e Soft skin e Tele macro e Recording check eMagicPix e RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Conditions which disable the functions eWhen recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously e When digital zoom 10x or higher is used eWhen the shutter speed is 1 750 or faster in Tape Recording Mode e When the gain value is increased in Tape Recording Mode eWhen brightness is insufficient with the flash 6 in Tape Recording Mode eWhen the MagicPix function is used e When the portrait mode of the scene mode is used in Tape Recording Mode e When the wide mode is used When the Card Recording mode is used e When the iris gain is set eWhen the MagicPix function is used e While recording to a tape eWhile recording to a tape e When the Card Recording mode is used eWhen PICTURE SIZE is set to other than 640 When the shutter speed is 1 15 or slower eWhen the MagicPix function is used e Zoom microphone eWind noise reduction eWhen the microphone of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone is used eWhen setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the MagicPix function is used e Scene mode e Change of white balance When digital zoom 10
70. during the recording pause until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon GI Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded unused part of the tape eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES E Stopping a blank search midway through Move the joystick down e f the cassette tape has no blank part then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape e 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 29 LSQT0862 Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSetto Card Recording Mode 1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in order to adjust focusing For auto focusing only elf you set EIS to ON then the image stabilizer function will be more effective MEGA Optical image stabilizer will be indicated e The iris gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically Shutter chance mark The white lamp flashes 1 Focusing The green lamp lights up When in focus No mark When focusing is unsuccessful The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the PHOTO SHOT button is not pressed halfway Please use it as a guide for recording
71. e POWER LCD lamp lights up and cannot be set to NORMAL independently e This will not affect the images to be recorded eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the picture quality of the LCD monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the LCD Al is set to NORMAL 24 LSQT0862 Using the remote control II Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder O Date time button DATE TIME 62 On screen display button OSD 43 Record button REC 47 48 Audio dubbing button A DUB 49 Direction buttons TA lt gt Y 22 JOHO 6 Slow frame by frame forward button lt t gt lt reverse gt forward 42 7 Zoom volume button ZOOM VOL Search button VAR SEARCH 42 9 Menu button MENU 22 SE 1 3 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT 11 Rewind review button lt lt 12 Pause button IH 13 Stop button W Before using Recording start stop button START STOP x 15 Playback button PF Fast forward cue button PP Enter button ENTER 22 x means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder W Install a button type battery Install the button t
72. e Control with Narration Mic 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 tipping over the tripod You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used Insert the card first and then attach the tripod Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens 1 Remove the grip belt Run the end of the lens cap cord through the hole in the grip belt attachment and run the lens cap through the lens cap cord 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 gt DA Shoulder strap fixture z AU eTo fit or remove the lens cap hold both sides of Put the strap through the fixture and through the lens cap with the tips of your finger and the stopper so it will not come off Extend thumb part by at least 1 inch 2 cm e Fit the other end of the belt similarly 14 LSQT0862 Before using The one touch free style grip belt Wi To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand E To use as a hand strap 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position If you use the grip belt as a hand strap then you can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily 1 Open the lock cover by pinching the projections on both sides Press the lock button 6 to remove the grip belt
73. e is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition Ml DEMO MODE If you set to DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette and a card the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions lf any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode automatically starts To terminate the demonstration mode insert a cassette or a card or set to DEMO MODE gt gt OFF For normal use set this function to OFF 65 LSQT0862 Indications Others Others Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications aa 0h00m00s00f 3 30 45PM Remaining battery power Time code Date Time indication Recording indications R 0 45 Remaining tape time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing SP LP II Green Standard Play mode Recording speed mode 27 Long Play mode Recording speed mode 27 Recording 28 Recording pause 28 II Green flash 66 LSQT0862 Standby mode Fade out Recording check 29 Cinema mode 36 wide mode 36 Digital zoom 31 Automatic
74. e 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 e Objects using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that is stronger than expected may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise 76 LSQT0862 E About the card When inserting or removing the card always set the OFF ON switch to OFF When the access lamp is illuminated During access to the card do not open the card slot cover to pull out the card turn off the power or cause any vibrations or impact Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated Moreover do not fold or drop the card 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 e After use or when storing or carrying the card put it in the storage case eDo not allow dust water or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card Moreover do not touch the terminals with your hand Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing E 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 e Up to 999 pictures can be
75. e the joystick down to select the soft skin icon A W To cancel the soft skin mode Select the A icon again elt the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be softened e f the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear 33 LSQT0862 Record mode 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 16 inches 40 cm e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the tele macro icon elf the magnification is 10x or less then it is automatically set to 10x W To cancel the tele macro function Select the Y icon again elf a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually n the following cases the tele macro function is canceled e The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x The OFF ON switch or the mode dial is operated Fade in fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon E 3 Press the recording start stop button 34 LSQT0862 Start recording fade in When you start recording the image audio di
76. e time cannot be correctly displayed e 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 5 A function indication such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time cord indication is not shown e f you set SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt 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 or the headphones e Is the volume too low During playback push the VOL lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 41 2 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX If you set AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed ata later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 50 Have you set SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT gt gt 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 64 3 Audio dubbing cannot be performed Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed 18 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorde
77. eSince 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 A WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD 3 LSQT0862 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS _ 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
78. ect 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 e Lift up the viewfinder beforehand e The output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack As shown in 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 Wi Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks i Removing the battery While pushing the PUSH BATT button slide the battery or the DC input lead to remove it e Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 68 F 25 C anda humidity of 60 This is just a guide If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value the charging time will become longer Supplied a 2h 25 min battery 2h 5 min CGA DU12 1 h 55 min 7 2 V 1150 mAh CGA DU21 l 3 h 55 min 7 2 V 3 h 30 min 2040 mAh 3 h 15 min CGR DU06 a 1h 40 min 7 2 V 1h 5 min 640 mAh 1 h a Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1h 10 min indicates 1 hour 10 minutes The battery CGA DU12 is supplied e The times shown in the table are rough
79. ect the cable safely l 1 Double click the icon in task tray e Hardware disconnect dialog box appears 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OK Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely Use Mass Storage Device es Generic volume 1 atshita DVC USB Devi e You can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder eSome Operating Systems such as Windows 98SE may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray OS may be set not to show Make sure Camcorder s Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable Also with Windows Me the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode CAUTION If you disconnect the USB cable while the Card Access Lamp is on it may damage the Card data 59 LSQT0862 With a PC 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 imper
80. ed The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged 72 LSQT0862 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 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 3 The Camcorder will be activated If you do not press the RESET button the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatedly If so the Camcorder needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself 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 Es icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the scree
81. elect the sub menu BASIC KOD y CLOCK SET SETUP s ENTER 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set BASIC SCH SCENE MODE y REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH LP WIND CUT CLOCK SET SETUP e_ENTER VE MENU 22 LSQT0862 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting ME To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button MW To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left E About the menu setting e The menu screen does not appear during recording And you cannot record when the menu screen appears E 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 2 Select a menu item e Use the direction buttons A lt gt Y and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen Before using Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it e Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES CLOCK SET GANG 47 SETUP SET l ENTER EXIT GEI 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 eThe year will change as follows 2000 2001
82. en you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times eWhen a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen 64 LSQT0862 Menus related to playback MW AV JACK This switches among the output settings of the AV headphone terminal IN OUT Use this setting when inputting signals from other equipment via an AV cable or a S Video cable OUT Automatically switches between AV and headphone output Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in OUT 2 eWhen using the headphone set to SETUP or BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT If set to OUT you may hear noises on the right mm REC DATA Set to ON and the settings shutter speed iris gain values and white balance settings 38 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback eWhen the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO the indication AUTO will appear eWhen there is no data appears on the display elf the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are played back on other equipment the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally E AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STEREO Stereo sound main sound and sub OUT sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound Menu Other menus W INITIAL SET When ther
83. eres to the heads 74 LSQT0862 E About the Camcorder eWhen 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 elf you use the Camcorder on or near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by digital circuits including microprocessor may adversely affect the Camcorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds elf 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 elf 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 elf the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the Camcorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long time When you use your Camcorder
84. estimates The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used eWe recommend the Battery Pack CGA DU12 and CGA DU21 for long recording time 2 hour or more for continuous recording 1 hour or more for intermittent recording e The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases eWhen you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself O Lux MagicPix function etc eWhen you use this Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the POWER LCD button eWhen you use accessories fitted on the Camcorder s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom microphone and video DC light etc e The batteries heat up after use or charging The Camcorder being used will also heat up This is normal e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change xe ha kk p gt __ Ifthe battery discharges thenl _ gt will flash 17 LSQT0862 Before using Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover gt CUM 10383 NAdO When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes eWhen removing pull it straight
85. fter logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a user name having equivalent authority elf you use Windows 98SE the message File is not found may be displayed when the Camcorder is connected for the first time Enter the following paths to complete the connection If the message MTDV98M3 pdr is not found is displayed enter C WINDOWS system IOSUBSYS If the message MTDV98M3 sys is not found is displayed enter C WINDOWS system32 DRIVERS The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer With a PC elt you install the USB Driver or video stream driver while the USB Connecting cable is being connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly In this case delete the USB Driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the USB Driver and re install it Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode connect it to the personal computer and delete USB Video Device or Panasonic DVC DV Stream Device from Device Manager Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and delete Panasonic DVC USB Storage Windows 98SE mi About the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that is available in larger capacities lt has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function e SD Log
86. g 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 e The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off when you connect the USB connection cable or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the PC mode DA Record mode Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully while recording image onto a tape e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 80 eWhen recording pictures onto a card the recording start stop button is disabled eYou can select a picture quality for still pictures to be recorded 31 e n tape recording mode the size of pictures that can be recorded is 640 e n order to record higher quality still pictures you must use the card recording mode elf the wide mode is used you cannot record images onto the card eThe PHOTO SHOT button does not work if it is pressed halfway Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds After checking the Camcorder will be set to a recording pause eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick
87. he This controller can be used from different high microphone on the remote control will be and low angles It is also handy when a tripod is activated instead of that on the Camcorder used When you do not use the controller attach the clip to the grip belt Left handed users can use this Camcorder more easily e While this button is being pressed appears and the microphone on the remote control is activated eWe recommend you talk with the microphone approx 4 inches 10 cm away from your Microphone MIC mouth Recording start stop button REC E About the clip on the backside Zoom lever W T Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT Microphone switch button TALK E Connect the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to the Camcorder 1 Plug the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic into the REMOTE terminal as far as it goes JESE When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket REMOTE MIC or elsewhere beware of knocking over the tripod or causing the Camcorder to fall off the table K A LT e The PHOTO SHOT button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic cannot be pressed halfway elt the pin plug of the control is not inserted securely into the REMOTE terminal as far as it will go normal operation may not be ensured eBefore using make sure that the plug is inserted securely into the terminal as far as it will go 26 LSQT0
88. he battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected 16 Is the battery in use discharged Charge the battery and remove the cassette Close the cassette cover completely and fully open it again 18 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 73 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 25 Is the setting on the remote control correct If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the REMOTE setting on the Camcorder the remote control does not operate 25 Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette is correctly inserted Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 18 Is the tape wound to the end Insert a new cassette Is the recording mode set When in the playback mode recording cannot be performed 27 Has condensation occurred No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs Wait until the condensation indication disappears 73 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the Camcorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover 18 The screen has changed suddenly Has t
89. he demonstration started In the Tape Recording mode if you set DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette and a card the demonstration starts For normal use set this function to OFF 65 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 Others e There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 78 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 39 e Is the MagicPix function set When the MagicPix function is working focusing shifts into the manual mode Indications 1 A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center e Read the contents and respond to them 67 2 The time code becomes inaccurate e The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction 3 The remaining tape time indication disappears e 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 e l scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tap
90. hite balance and focus AUTO Sak e MANUAL Loes eScene mode setting 37 eWhite balance setting 38 e Shutter speed setting 40 elris gain value setting 40 eFocus setting 39 E Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt gt REC SPEED gt gt SP or LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled eWe recommend using the SP mode for important recording e n order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode elt is not possible to dub audio onto images recorded in the LP mode 49 e n 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 ePlayback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode ePlayback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode eSlow frame by frame playback 27 LSQT0862 Record mode Recording on a tape e Remove the lens cap 14 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap eSetto Tape Recording Mode a ASE
91. 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 eSand or dust may damage the Camcorder or cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette elf sea water splashes onto the Camcorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use itto 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 eA strong impact on the Camcorder may break its housing causing it to malfunction Others Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder eBefore cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket e The Camcorder body may be discoloured and the surface finish may peel off eWipe 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 eWhen you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use elf you use the Camcorder for a long time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction e This Camcorder is not intended for business use About the fl
92. in red Dew is adhering on the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted elt 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 When in yellow e You cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes eHowever you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted When 4 in red e The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours 3 Turn the Camcorder on again set it to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold areas moisture may be frozen If so it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears Watch for condensation even before the condensation Indication is displayed e The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder it may also occur on the head and the tape Do not open the cassette cover 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 73 LSQT0862 Others E About dirty heads
93. issed 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 eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon y eEach upward press switches the modes OFF gt MagicPix function gt O Lux MagicPix function OFF 3 In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side eWhen the LCD monitor is reversed the Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white e Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder eThe light of the LCD monitor reaches approx 3 9 feet 1 2 m or less Wi To cancel the MagicPix function Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix indication disappears e f set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while e The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30x 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 e The MagicPix function is canceled when you operate the power switch or the mode dial Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Mov
94. itor and the viewfinder will be activated eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted These settings will not affect the images actually recorded 23 LSQT0862 Before using E In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the POWER LCD button omn LCD eThe POWER LCD lamp lights up elf the POWER LCD button is pressed the entire LCD monitor will become approx twice as bright as the normal e Press this button again and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness This will not affect the images to be recorded elf you turn on the Camcorder when the AC adaptor is used the POWER LCD function will automatically be activated W Changing the picture quality on the LCD monitor 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD Al gt gt DYNAMIC or NORMAL DYNAMIC The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded Clear and brilliant images are presented The effect will vary depending on the images recorded Switches to the standard picture quality NORMAL e The effect will vary depending on the scene recorded e The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be affected e This function is automatically set to DYNAMIC when the brightness of the LCD monitor is increased when th
95. lcome to the Hardware Update Wizard 1 Host Controles T U your hardware came with an installation CO SD ce hoppy disk insert it row ewe eWhen your OS is Windows 2000 click Next after Update Device Driver Wizard appears 3 For Windows XP Users Check Don t search will choose the driver to install and then click Next Dont saach 1 will choose the diver to instal Choose the option to seiect the device diver hom Ab Windows does not guantes that the deves you choose ml be the best match for your harcore ewe For Windows 2000 Users Check Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and then click Next 4 Click Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller and then click Next Select the device drives you want to install for this hardware SC SY Select the manufacturer and model of pour hardware device and then ckt Nest It you TP have a t t i contara the caver you wart to metal cick Have Disk F Show compatithe bag 5 Click Finish e The update of the driver is completed Connect the Camcorder With a PC Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode 2 Set BASIC or ADVANCE gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt MOTION DVI ay OC NY elt enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with USB connection cable
96. less than 1024 640 640 or more less than 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels Warning alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the Camcorder Confirmatory indications la A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted Le The built in battery is low 23 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication 1 No card is inserted REMOTE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected 25 sJEND The tape came to the end during recording The video heads are dirty 74 Textual indications DEW DETECT 4 EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred Take out the cassette and wait for a while It takes some time until the cassette holder opens but this is not a malfunction 73 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 16 NO TAPE No tape is inserted 18 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures ona 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 selecte
97. ll continues flashing even after the recharging the battery or AC adaptor may be faulty If so please contact a dealer elf you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 3 feet 1 m or more away from radio e When using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean 75 LSQT0862 Others E About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place e 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 elf 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 eOnce 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 e Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays and humidity may damage the tape Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads e After use be sure to rewind th
98. ly e Carefully read the operating instructions for your TV set and video equipment eBy operating as SETUP or ADVANCE gt gt AUDIO REC set the recording sound mode 12bit or 16bit 64 elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound by SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT on playback elf a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded the message COPY PROTECTED appears when recording iton a tape and the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback eWhen wide images are input the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally elt during recording an operation such as cue playback or slow motion playback is performed on external equipment mosaic like patterns may appear on the picture at playback elf pictures are recorded when TV broadcasting signals are weak or pictures are affected by noise they may be distorted or may not even be played back elf both the S Video cable and the AV cable are connected S video signal are input preferentially 47 LSQT0862 Edit mode eThe size of still pictures recorded on a card from the external input becomes 640 This is not maga pixel still picture recording eWhen recording still pictures on a card you cannot record sound E Analog digital conversion When setting ADVANCE gt gt DV OUT gt gt ON you can o
99. mat JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Still picture size Mega pixel recording 2048 1512 1600 X 1200 1280 x 960 VGA recording 640 x 480 WEB camera compression Motion JPEG Image size 320 X 240 pixels QVGA Frame rate Approx 6 fps AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19W DC output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Camcorder operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery charging Dimensions 2 40 inch W X 1 26 inch H X 3 58 inch D 61 mm W X32 mm H X91 mm D Weight Approx 0 24 Ibs 110 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice 79 LSQT0862 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card optional PICTURE PICTURE QUALITY ewe m 256 MB 1760 3520 390 628 252 390 248 The numbers shown in the table are approximations eThese figures vary depending on the subject being photographed 80 LSQT0862 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory PV DAC14 CGR DU06A 1B CGA DU12A 1B CGA DU21A 1B PV DDC9 For USA PV DDC9 K For Canada RP SDHO1GU1A RP SDH512U1A RP SDH256U1A W RP SD128BU1A W RP SD064BPPA W RP SDO32BPPA BN SDCAPE 1B For USA BN SDCAPU 1B For Canada BN SDABPE 1B For USA BN SDABPU 1B For Canada N2QCBD000030 VW LDC10 VW LDH3 VW VMH3 PV HB002 USA only
100. mcorder with the IN mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within CAUTION the unit may have sufficient E PLECTRIO SPOCK magnitude to cause electric DO NOT OPEN shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK i n any inside part of this unit DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems AC Adaptor The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor 2 LSQT0862 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 en
101. mode 27 Manual mode 37 Manual focus 39 Zoom magnification indication 31 Back light mode 33 Shutter speed 40 F number 40 Gain value 40 Soft skin mode 33 Tele macro 34 Fade White 34 Fade Black 34 MagicPix function 33 O Lux MagicPix function 33 Video flash turned on 35 Video flash turned off 35 Video flash setting to 35 Video flash setting to 35 Red eye reduction 35 Zoom microphone 32 Wind noise reduction 34 When the microphone of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used 26 External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe 13 LOWCUT Y y AI D za sa gt Gis y Sa as WEB External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe LOW CUT 13 Sports mode Scene mode 37 Portrait mode Scene mode 37 Low light mode Scene mode 37 Spotlight mode Scene mode 37 Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 37 Auto white balance 38 Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 38 Outdoor mode 38 White balance adjustment mode 38 WEB CAMERA mode recording 5 lo 2 h indications ve if gt P lt lt gt 4f IIb 411 2x SST WEB A DUB A DUB If 0 Y Q MIC AV IN 12bit 16bit ae White SS eom a a MEGA EIS White Red Ges areen Recording underway Playback 41 Pause 41 Fast
102. ms 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 003 822 U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION CYC K N P Li ion gV Q 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 5 LSQT0862 Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver Video Stream Driver and MotionDV STUDIO You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media pr
103. n The Camcorder malfunctions on editing dubbing from digital video equipment or using MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE for DV e l a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP recording mode 12bit and 16bit sound recording mode normal 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 Others The warning alarm indication appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB camera mode Did you press the menu button or the recording start stop button You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape card in the WEB camera mode Is the setting for the remote control correct Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it Insert a tape Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection copy guard Pictures of the tape with copyright protection copy guard cannot be displayed on the PC The audio of the tape can be played Is the video stream driver installed Cautions for Use WW About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape condensation Indication 4 yellow or red is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 4 DEW DETECT or EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure below 4 in yellow Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape 4
104. n the button type battery is replaced the setting will revert to the default VCR1 1 Setting on the Camcorder Set SETUP gt gt REMOTE gt gt VCR1 or VCR2 2 Setting on the remote control og e Sal VOL Bg VCR1 Press gt and M simultaneously VCR2 Press Lu and M simultaneously E 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 e Keep the button type battery out of the reach of children elf 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 7 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same remote control mode e The remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges eWithin a 3 feet 1 m range you can operate the remote control using the remote control sensor on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder 25 LSQT0862 Before using Magic Wire Remote Control with DW Switching the microphone Narration Mic Press the TALK button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic and t
105. n de cinta kl Reproducci n Pausa lt lt Rebobinado Localizaci n regresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono Lei kk Avance r pido Localizaci n progresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono Lei E Parada W Reproducci n de tarjeta e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de imagen 1 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para empezar a grabar 2 Oprima de nuevo el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para detener brevemente la grabaci n Wi Grabaci n de im genes fijas en una tarjeta Photoshot e Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de tarjeta al Reproducci n de la imagen anterior p gt Reproducci n de la siguiente imagen KR Diapositiva Reproduce por orden las im genes fijas en la tarjeta inicio parada 99 LSQT0862 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P LSQTO862 A O 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd S1204Nm0
106. n will be displayed E About the compatibility of still pictures e 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 eThe file format supported by this Camcorder is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back elf a non standard file is played back the folder file name may not be displayed e The Camcorder may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded with the Camcorder 44 LSQT0862 Deleting files recorded on a card The deleted files cannot be restored eSet to Picture Playback Mode 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete 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 7 1 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select DELETE 1 FILE and then press it 4 When the confirming message appears select YES and press the joystick e n order to stop deletion select NO I To delete all files 1 Move the joystick down to select e J 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select ALL FILES and then press it 3 When the confirming message appears select YES and press the joystick e n case of ALL FILES the deletion
107. nding on the TV connected Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV e This function does not widen the recording range eWhen images are played back on a TV screen the date time indication may be erased in some cases eDepending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate eWhen a cinema picture is imported onto a personal computer the imported picture may not be displayed correctly depending on the software used elf you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4 3 we do not recommend using the wide mode Images are vertically stretched Optical image stabilizer function On this model EIS is used as the indication for Optical Image Stabilizer Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording eSetto Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt EIS gt gt ON E To cancel the image stabilizer function Set ADVANCE gt gt EIS gt gt OFF eWhen 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 eWhen a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off n the following cases the image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used eWhen the Camcorder is shaken greatly eWhen you record a moving subject while tracking it Record mode RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Records still pictu
108. next picture KR Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start stop e While the data on a card is playing back do not operate the mode dial e When the access lamp is lit do not insert or remove a card t takes time to display the file depending on the number of pixels of the file elf you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the UNPLAYABLE CARD indication may appear as a warning e When playing back a file recorded on other equipment the date and time display is different from when it was recorded e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment its size and that of pictures recorded by this Camcorder may appear differently 43 LSQT0862 Playback mode E To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card 6 files on 1 screen are displayed 1 Move the 8 VOL lever to switch the images 640 640 No 25 100 0005 Towards Full screen display Displays 1 image Towards Multi screen display Displays 6 files on 1 screen e n the multi screen display e Move the joystick to select a file The selected file will be encircled by a yellow frame and press it The selected file is full screen displayed e f there are 7 files or more move the joystick The next or previous multi scree
109. ng a subject with one end located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it eAs 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 e 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 e 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 e The Camcorder cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recording a fast moving subject eAsthe focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject 78 LSQT0862 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power consumption Recording 6 0 W Recording format Mini DV Consumer use digital video SD format Tape used 6 35 mm digital video tape Recording playback time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording system Digital component Television system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system PCM digital recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image
110. nised by this Camcorder Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder MH To set so that all pictures are not printed Select CANCEL ALL in Step 1 E 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 45 LSQT0862 Edit mode Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette eSet to Tape Playback Mode Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card 1 Start playback 2 Pause at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTO SHOT button e Audio will not be recorded e The size of still pictures recorded on a card becomes 640 This is not mega pixel still picture recording elf you press the PHOTO SHOT button without pausing blurred pictures may be recorded eFor pictures with an aspect ratio of 16 9 CHANGE ASPECT TO 4 3 is shown indicating that still pictures cannot be recorded e DV input and wide images recorded on a tape cannot be recorded on a card 46 LSQT0862 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instructions for the recorder ePlace a recorded cassette in the Camcorder and an unrecorded DVD RAM o
111. o is a trademark All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on a SD 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 E 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 elf 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 E About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer eWhen a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder e DCIM etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operation e n Card Mode the Camco
112. oceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK 4 Select the Video system E Installation of MotionDV STUDIO 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications Setup Menu appears 2 Click the MotionDV STUDIO e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions installShield Wizard 5 After the completion of setup click on Finish e Sample data is installed concurrently with the MotionDV STUDIO software 6 Click Finish 37 LSQT0862 With a PC W To start 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 With USB connection cable supplied OS Windows XP SP1 or later Windows 2000 SP4 or later e 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 MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP SP1 or later or Windows 2000 SP4 or later check the driver of the USB host controller gelt is required to use the driver for which Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider in Driver tab
113. on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready T REC A DUB 8 Q REW L PLAY Lal CTT STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV 49 LSQT0862 Edit mode 5 Press the II button on the remote control to start audio dubbing SES LI eWhen the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used start recording with the TALK button pressed e Talk into the microphone Or start play on the playing device 6 Press the IH button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing elf a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back Wi Before recording with audio dubbing eSet to Tape Recording Mode eWhen you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording set SETUP gt gt AUDIO REC gt gt 12bit to take pictures When set 16bit the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing eSet BASIC gt gt REC SPEED gt gt SP to take pictures E 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 gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It only plays back the original sound ST2 It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing MIX It simultaneously plays ba
114. or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer eDo not disconnect USB connection cable while the operation light of Camcorder is on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer eWe 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 elf the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running the Camcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the Windows Messenger reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted eWhen the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched In this case disconnect the USB connection cable Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable elf the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode the Removable Disk icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed in My Computer eWhen the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode a warning message may be displayed You may simply ignore it e When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 you may install or uninstall this software a
115. ord the image on a tape Also you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape gt Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape OH Card recording mode Use this to record still pictures on a card CO Picture playback mode Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card PC mode You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer 20 LSQT0862 How to use the joystick E 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 O Selectby moving up Select by moving down l Seleetby movingleft Selectby moving rgh Push the center to select the tem W Joystick and screen display Push the center of the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen Each push switches the display as follows depending on the mode In the Tape playback mode or the Picture playback mode the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen 1 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to Screen display OFF 9 Tete macro TA Y l Sotsqnmode E remo SEENEN Malote 7 Before using 2 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL White balance 38 Shutter speed
116. otion playback the time code indication may be unstable Frame by frame playback e Press and hold the al or the gt button in the playback pause and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame Variable speed search function The speed of cue review playback can be varied This operation is only available when using the remote control eSet to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape 1 Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control hb Gase D Pie 2 Press the A or Y button up or down to vary the speed ueno ED e The speeds for cue review playback are 1 5x SP mode slow motion playback only 1 3x LP mode slow motion playback only 2x 5X 10x 20x W To return to normal playback Press the VAR SEARCH button or gt button on the remote control mages may be shown in a mosaic like pattern e The sound is muted during search e This function is canceled when the operation icon is displayed Playback mode Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV eInsert a recorded tape into this Camcorder 1 Connect the Camcorder to a TV eConnect the Camcorder and the TV by using the AV cable elf the TV has an S Video terminal then also connect an S Video cable optional An S video connection allows you to enjoy a higher quality image 2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape
117. ovided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location 6 LSQT0862 Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Ma
118. r cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder Connecting with the AV cable e Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by using the AV cable elf the recorder has an S Video terminal then also connect an S Video cable optional An S video connection allows you to copy a high quality image Connecting with the optional DV cable Only for equipment with a DV terminal 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder 4 Move the joystick up to select the gt icon to start playback e The image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording 6 Move the joystick down to select the W icon to stop playback 7 Stop recording Edit mode eFor more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder eWhen you do not need functional indications or date and time indications press the OSD button on the remote control for no indication When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable these indications may not appear E When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set eCheck that the plugs are inserted as far as they go eCheck the connected terminal eWhen no image is presented on the TV even if set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT set to OUT 64 Recording the contents of
119. rd open the card slot switch on it If the switch is moved to LOCK cover and press the center of the card and you Cannot write to the card erase the data on then pull it straight out it or format it If it is moved back you can 3 Securely close the card slot cover perform those functions E Concerning the card e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card eDo not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer This operation may make the card unusable e Electrical noise static electricity or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable PC card adaptor or USB reader writer 19 LSQT0862 Before using Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap E How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON e The power lamp lights up E How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF The power lamp goes off Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode 1 Rotate the mode dial e Set your desired mode to Q d Tape recording mode Use this when you want to rec
120. rd Cue playback Reverts to playback with the ki icon E Stop Wi Playing back card e Set to Picture Playback Mode WI Plays back the previous picture p gt Plays back the next picture KR Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start stop Il LSQT0862 Before using Before using Accessories The following are the accessories supplied with this product K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2CA00025 VYF2992 VFA0425B 1 AC adaptor DC cable AC cable 17 CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets 2 Battery pack 16 3 Remote control button type battery 24 4 Magic wire remote control with narration mic 26 5 Lens cap 14 6 AV cable 46 7 Shoulder strap 74 8 USB cable and CD ROM 51 12 LSQT0862 Parts identification and handling II Camcorder Built in flash 35 Recording lamp 64 Microphone built in stereo 32 34 Grip belt One touch free style grip belt 75 Lens LEICA DICOMAR eLEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG 6 White balance sensor 39
121. rder automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers eWhen 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 e 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 MISC 61 LSQT0862 Menu Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy to understand explanations and so they are different from the actual menu indications E 5 TAPE RECORDING MENU BASIC Sg REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH Sp WIND CUT O CLOCK SET SETUP a ENTER ENT MENU 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 37 REC SPEED 27 BLANK SEARCH 29 WIND CUT 34 CLOCK SET 23 2 ADVANCE PICT QUALITY 21 FLASH 35 RED EYE 35 FLASH LEVEL 35 EIS 36 H SHOE MIC 64 WIDE 36 CINEMA 36 USB FUNCTION 54 D ZOOM 31 ZOOM MIC 32 DATE TIME 64 INITIAL SET 65 3 SETUP FADE COLOR 34 AUDIO REC 64 REC LAMP 64 DISPLAY 64 REMOTE 25 BEEP SOUND 64 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 DEMO MODE 65
122. re Installation 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Setup Menu appears Acrobat Reader f DirectX lol xl Ca DirectX MotionDY STUDIO 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu e USB Driver 52 The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE e Video Stream Driver 54 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 MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection eDirectX To activate MotionDV STUDIO Microsoft DirectX 9 0b or later should be installed If you install Video Stream Driver DirectX 9 0b is automatically installed eMotionDV STUDIO 56 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 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete eSetup window will disappear when the installation is complete Note If a wndow 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
123. res continuously at a certain interval eSetto Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt 640 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt BURST MODE gt gt ON 3 Press and hold the PHOTO SHOT button MH 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 e The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at intervals of 0 5 seconds If the shutter speed is manually set to 1 30 then the still pictures can be recorded at intervals of 0 7 seconds One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT button The flash is not used e f SELF TIMER gt gt YES is set the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable e ntervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card eWhen using a card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly the intervals between recording pictures may become longer If so back up your important data on a PC and format your card with this Camcorder Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automaticall
124. rn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap e When setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first eWhenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment Record mode Wi To set the white balance manually Select E in Step 3 Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen move the joystick up to select the 8 indication E About flashing of the a indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected eFlashing 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 eWhen the setting is completed it will remain lit E About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording eDo not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly E 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 0 Vi Black balance adjustment Flashes White balan
125. s not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Wi Periodical check ups e 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 Explanation of terms E 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 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 Cloud
126. sappears completely and the image audio gradually appears Pause recording fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops Wi To cancel fading Select the IS icon again W To select the color for fade in out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected 1 Set SETUP gt gt FADE COLOR gt gt WHITE or BLACK 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON Mi To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt OFF e 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 Record mode Using the built in flash Use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places e Set to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt FLASH gt gt 4 or SA elf ZA is selected then the flash will automatically flash as necessary 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button eThe flash is activated and the pic
127. sensor 1 6 inch 3CCD image sensor Effective pixels moving picture 640 KX 3 still picture 710 KX3 Total 800 KX3 Lens Auto iris F1 6 Focal length 2 85 28 5 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 43 mm Zoom 10 1 Power zoom Monitor 2 5 inch LCD Viewfinder Color electronic viewfinder Microphone Stereo with a zoom function Speaker 1 round speaker CG 20 mm Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination 1 Ix MagicPix Mode Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video output level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio output level Line 316 mV 600 ohm Video input level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video input level Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio input level Line 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed No copyright protection support PictBridge compliant Digital interface DV input output terminal IEEE1394 4 pin Video flash GN 5 5 Dimensions Approx 3 2 inch W X2 9 inch H X5 7 inch D Approx 81 mm W X73 mm H X 144 mm D Weight Approx 1 1 Ibs 500 g without battery DV cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating humidity 10 80 Card memory functions Recording media SD Memory Card 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB Still picture recording file for
128. 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 in
129. stall 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 lf a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter lf 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 84 LSQT0862 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 86 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
130. the RESET button 73 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 mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder You are attempting to record pictures on a tape card with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder NO INK IN PRINTER There is no ink Check the connected printer NO PAPER IN PRINTER There is no paper Check the connected printer 68 LSQT0862 PRINTER ERROR Check the connected printer PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2 0 The Camcorder is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2 0 CAN NOT USE USB You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE You are attempting to select the item on the SCENE MODE when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO CAN NOT OPERATE MOTION DV MODE You are attempting to change D ZOOM setting during MotinDV Mode REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR At the time of O Lux MagicPix mode when LCD monitor is not reversed it displays When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted Others Functions cannot be used simultaneously e Flash e While recording to a tape e During demo mode eWhen RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is used Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected
131. the input terminals used for the connection 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 74 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled noises may appear on the screen Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the AV terminal Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard being recorded When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder mosaic like patterns appear on the picture Card 1 2 A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted Recorded pictures are not clear Have you set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt 2 If recording is done with it set to sl pictures with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY gt gt sts 37 Is the file locked Locked files cannot be deleted 45 For the SD Memory Card if its write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion is disabled 19 Photoshot playback images do not look normal The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up ona cassette or a personal computer is recommended Even if a card is formatted it cannot be used Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged Please consult a dealer During playback UNPLAYABLE CARD is display
132. ting you cannot select DPOF PRINT e When you select DPOF PRINT for printing set the number of prints in DPOF setting eWhen DPOF PRINT is selected print after you determine the paper size 3 Move the joystick left and right to select a desired picture and then press it 4 Select the desired number of prints e You can set up to 9 prints 5 Select the setting for date printing elt the printer is not capable of date printing this setting will be unavailable 6 Select the paper size STANDARD Size specific to the printer 4x5 INCH 5x7 INCH 4x6 INCH A4 e You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer 7 Set PRINT gt gt YES to start printing E 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 e Switching the mode dial e Turning off the power eCheck the settings for the paper size quality of print etc on the printer e You cannot print pictures that cannot be played on the Camcorder eWhen the Camcorder and the printer are connected in the Tape Recording Playback Mode the a WEB or the gt WEB Indication may appear on the LCD monitor However pictures cannot be printed SI LSQT0862 With a PC With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer WW Softwa
133. tivated 15 LSQT0862 Before using Using the viewfinder W Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pulling the extension knob E Lifting up the viewfinder 1 Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder extension knob E Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu 16 LSQT0862 Power supply E Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging time 17 eWe recommend using Panasonic batteries elf you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product elf the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor then the battery will not charge Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it E 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 Before using E Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Conn
134. tsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 7 LSQT0862 Contents Before using QUICK ET TEE 10 nn 60002 A62u1 ET 12 Parts identification and handling 12 Fitting the lens cap 14 The one touch free style grip belt 15 Using the LCD monitor 15 Using the Viewfinder 16 Weder 16 Charging time and recordable time 17 Inserting removing a cassette 18 Inserting removing a card 19 Turning the Camcorder on 20 Selecting a mode c2 20 How to use the Joystick
135. ture will be recorded e You cannot use the built in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder e 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 amp indication lights up in yellow eWhen the 5 1 indication or the FA A 4A indication is displayed the flash can be lit If the indication is flashing or not displayed the flash cannot be lit The available range of the flash is approx 3 to 7 5 feet 1 to 2 5 m in a dark place Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 7 5 feet 2 5 m e When set FLASH gt gt A and the shutter speed iris or gain is adjusted the indication either FA A or A may disappear and the flash may not be lighted e Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1 750 s 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 Set the flash to 9 where using a flash is prohibited e Do not block the flash by hand or any other means E When the flash is not used Set ADVANCE gt gt FLASH gt gt Q Wi To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt FLASH LEVEL gt gt
136. used when the CD ROM drive is drive D 52 LSQT0862 Using USB Driver E Operating environment e Despite having the operating environment indicated it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers e A CD ROM drive is required to install this program eWhen you connect to an USB 2 0 interface board use a certified board with the USB 2 0 HI SPEED USB logo For Windows OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium II Celeron 300 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended Interface USB 1 1 or more eFor Windows Me 2000 XP users the USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS For Macintosh OS Mac OS X v 10 1 X v 10 3 CPU iMac iBook or Power Book G4 Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 RAM 64 MB or more e The USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS E Installing the USB Driver When your OS is Windows 98SE please install USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB connection Cable 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications Setup Menu appears 3 Click the USB Driver e The set up program starts running 4 Click Restart if the InstallShiel
137. utput video input from other equipment in analog form to other digital video equipment connected through the DV terminal in digital form 1 Insert the DV cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K optional securely into the DV terminal as far as it will go 1 Other equipment Video equipment etc 2 Camcorder 3 Other digital video equipment A Analog signal Other equipment Video equipment etc gt Camcorder e B Digital signal Camcorder gt Other digital video equipment eWhen a pause or cue review playback is activated on other equipment during analog digital conversion the image may be disturbed or no image may be presented eNormally set DV OUT gt gt OFF If set to ON the image may be disturbed 48 LSQT0862 Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K optional high image quality dubbing can be done in digital format eSet to Tape Playback Mode Player recorder 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder e 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 Move the joystick up to sele
138. vin tani Ment NWSE ieee Greens acta 62 Menus related to taking pictures 64 Menus related to playback 64 Other MENUS susi 65 Others MICA Sarandi 66 Warning alarm indications 67 Functions cannot be used simultaneously 69 Before requesting repair Problems and Solutions 70 Cautions for US ta 73 Explanation of terms 77 Specifications a cs a DO 79 Camcorder Accessory System 81 Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 82 Request for Service Notice USA Only 83 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 84 Customer Services Directory 85 Warranty For Canadian Customers 86 foto 9 A T 000 9 0 87 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 88 9 LSQT0862 Before using Quick Guide 3 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder E Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC main lead 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 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely lt 2 housed close the cassette cover E Inserting removing a card EFS 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the sS card slot cover Wi Fitting the battery
139. x or higher is used e When the MagicPix function is used When the shutter speed is 1 15 or slower in the Card Recording mode eWhen a menu is displayed eWhen the MagicPix function is used eWhen the scene mode is used e Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain Variable speed e During repeat playback search e Deleting files e When the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK eWhen the file is protected e Formatting eWhen the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK The section of a tape recorded in LP mode e he blank section of a tape e Sounds sent through the DV terminal e Audio dubbing 69 LSQT0862 Others Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Power Body 1 The Camcorder power cannot be turned on Is the battery fully charged Use a fully charged battery The battery protection circuit may have operated Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds If the Camcorder still cannot be used the battery is faulty 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 28 The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough Is the battery low If the remaining
140. y be distorted E To adjust volume Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback 1 Move the 8 VOL lever to adjust the volume T es jo ll Mm Towards increases the volume Towards decreases the volume The closer to the higher the volume On the remote control press the T button to increase the volume or the W button to decrease it eWhen the adjustment is completed the volume indication will disappear e f you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO Wi Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt REPEAT PLAY gt gt ON The 5 indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY gt gt OFF or set OFF ON switch to OFF eWhen you set USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM and then connect the USB connection cable the repeat playback mode is canceled Wi Settings on the audio elf you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape check the settings in SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO eWhen you record or dub the audio in 12bit and set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in AUDIO OUT 41 LSQT0862 Playback mode Slow motion playback frame by frame playback eSet to Tape Playb
141. y sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL e AUTO e MANUAL l Focus 2 Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt select the desired mode 1 A Sports mode e To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2 9 Portrait mode e To make people stand out from the background 3 9 Low light mode e To record dark scenes so they are brighter 4 Spotlight mode e To record subjects in a spotlight at a party or theatre 5 87 Surf 8 snow mode e To record images at very bright locations such as ski slopes and beaches 37 LSQT0862 Record mode MW To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode eFor slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish camera shake e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change e f you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elt the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The ae indication flashes elf this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode elf
142. y 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 77 LSQT0862 Others E White balance Recording a subject with little contrast The image recorded by the Camcorder may eA subject with little contrast such as a white become bluish or reddish under the influence of wall may become blurry because the light sources To avoid such phenomena adjust Camcorder achieves focus based upon the the white balance vertical lines of an image 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 color is the reference of all colors light the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white color E 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 e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus eFocuses 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 Recordi
143. ype battery supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the battery holder NZ A 2 Set the button type battery with its mark facing upward and slide the battery holder back into place CAD QP Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C 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 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 fi Remote control usable range e The distance between the remote control and the Camcorder Within approx 15 feet 5 m Angle Approx 10 up and 15 down left and right Wi Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to VCR1 and that of the other pair to VCR2 This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs The default setting is VCR1 Whe
144. zoom function will be activated The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25x to 700x 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 25x or 700 x OFF 25x Up to 25x 700x Up to 700x The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded eWhen the Card Recording mode is used the digital zoom function cannot be used 31 LSQT0862 Record mode Mi 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 e Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON E About the variable speed zoom function eWhen pushing the W T lever as far as it will go you can zoom from 1x to 10x in 1 0 second at the maximum e The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T lever eFor the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic the zoom speed changes in 2 stages eThe variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while showing them the image The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image The image to be recorded is the same as that recording 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side eWhen the

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