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1. 4 Press the II button on the remote control to start audio dubbing eWhen the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used start recording with the TALK button pressed eTalk into the microphone 5 Press the II 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 Before recording with audio dubbing eSet to Tape Recording Mode e When 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 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 back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing To dub audio while listening to a pre recorded sound e When pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the SETUP Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded Sound 49 15070861 Edit mode Prin
2. Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder ie Using the remote control 24 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration me EY 26 8 150170861 Record mode Check before recording 27 Recording on 28 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 28 Check the recording wis 29 Blank search function 29 Recording still pictures onto a card Photosliol 29 Zoom in out function Recording yourself st Quick 422 Backlight compensation function E MagicPix functions Soft skin mode sess Tele macro function Fade in fade out function 34 Wind noise reduction function 34 Using the built in flash m Self timer recording Recording images for wide screen TVs 36 Image stabilizer function 37 RapidFire Consecutive Photosho 37 Recording in various situations Scene mode 38 Recording in natural colors White 39 Manual focus adjustment
3. A 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover 10 15070861 Inserting removing a card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover 2 Insert remove the card into from the card slot e When inserting a card face the label side towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes eWhen removing the card open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out 3 Securely close the card slot cover How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF Before using Recording on a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode 2 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSet to Card Recording Mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode De 598 i Q EL 1 Operate with joystick Playback Pause 4 hewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the IH icon gt Fastforward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the gt IH icon Stop Playing back card eSet to Picture Playback Mode Ad Plays back the previous picture gt Plays back the next picture Slide show
4. 40 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment rnnt 40 Playback mode Playing back tape 42 Slow motion playback frame by frame playback 42 Variable speed search function 43 Playback on 44 Playing back card 44 Deleting files recorded on card 45 Formatting a 46 Protecting files on a 46 Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting eene 46 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card 47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DUDDING iras 47 Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing 48 Audio AUDLINQ ccocccnccnnncccnonnnanccinncnanc cra rancio 49 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge 50 With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC 51 Using USB 51 Connecting Computer and Camcorder 52 Using as a Web camera ds Using MotionDV STUDIO 55 To disconnect USB cable safely 58 If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall sssini 59 NOTES 59 Menu Me
5. 3 Audio dubbing cannot be performed Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed 18 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode LP mode does not allow audio dubbing 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 ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set 12bit AUDIO ST1 49 Is the variable speed search function working Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function 43 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 Ql 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 Alth
6. 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 eIn order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD monitor 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 eThese settings will not affect the images actually recorded Wi In order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the POWER LCD button K U SL 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 eThis will not affect the images to be recorded elf you turn on the Camcorder when the adaptor is used the POWER LCD function will automatically be activated 23 15070861 Before using 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 e
7. 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 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 80 15070861 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 Please include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Camcorder Repair 81 LSQTO8
8. 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 e DirectX 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 55 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 window does not appear automatically click the Start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D instMenu exe and click OK D is used when the CD ROM drive is drive D Using USB Driver 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 e When 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
9. H Green Recording pause 28 H Green flash Standby mode Red Fade out 6 Recording check 29 97 cinema Cinema mode 36 e wide mode 36 Digital zoom 31 AUTO Automatic mode 27 MNL Manual mode 38 MF Manual focus 40 5x Zoom magnification indication 31 ES Back light mode 32 Image stabilizer 37 1 500 Shutter speed 40 F2 4 F number 40 6dB Gain value 40 A Soft skin mode 33 Tele macro 33 Ew Fade White 34 EB Fade Black 34 MagicPix function 33 OLux O Lux MagicPix function 33 Video flash turned 35 Q Video flash turned off 35 5T AT Video flash setting to 35 Video flash setting to 35 O Red eye reduction 35 zoom Zoom microphone 31 2 6 Wind noise reduction 34 g When the microphone of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used 26 a External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe 13 LOWCUT E E Zu YE E WEB Playback indic ye M gt gt 44 46 I 411 2x gt WEB A DUB A DUB Q 12bit 16bit 1 Card gt PictBridge External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe LOW CUT 13 Sports mode Scene mode 38 Portrait mode Scene mode 38 Low light mode Scene mode 38 Spotlight mode
10. 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 150170861 How to use the joystick 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 Select by moving up Select by moving down Select by moving left Select by moving right Q Determine by pushing the center Wi 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 AUTO Screen display OFF Tele macro 33 V Q Soft skin mode 33 44 85 Fade 34 gt E9 Backlight compensation 32 A MagicPix 0 Lux MagicPix 33 V amp Recording check 29 2 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL Before using Screen display OFF Y w White balance 39 Shutter speed Iris or gain value g
11. 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon xy e Each upward press switches the modes OFF gt MagicPix function gt 0 Lux MagicPix function gt 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 To cancel the MagicPix function Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix indication disappears elf set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while eThe 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 eThe 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon Q appears 2 Move the joystick down
12. 4 LANGUAGE 21 62 15070861 PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU 5 BASIC D T On PROTECT NO SETUP lt 9 ENTER EXITGED 1 BASIC DATE TIME 63 PROTECT 46 2 ADVANCE DPOF SET 46 CARD FORMAT 46 3 SETUP DISPLAY 63 REMOTE 25 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 LCD Al 24 POWER SAVE 25 4 LANGUAGE 27 Menu Menus related to taking pictures H SHOE MIC Set to LOWCUT and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone VW VMH3 optional mounted on the smart accessory shoe B DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications eThe 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 B 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 B 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 underwa
13. Ninety 90 Days Combination CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days 1 800 211 PANA 7262 In Home or Carry In 1 888 843 9788 Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mai 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mai 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mai 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 cl
14. 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 83 LSQTO861 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario LAW 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AN
15. 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 usual operation In the WEB CAMERA mode Tape Playback Mode eEven if you move the joystick up down right left Phi B gt gt 44 the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow eThe 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 53 5070861 With a PC eWhen 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 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 DK Cancel Skip File Details fies tom AT eEnter CNWindows syst
16. and the microphone on the remote control is activated e We recommend you talk with the microphone approx 4 inches 10 cm away from your mouth 26 LSQTO861 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 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 e When 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 Check points e Open the lens cover 19 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover e Grip belt adjustment 14 ePower supply 16 e Insert a cassette card 17 18 e Setting date time 23 e Adjustment of LCD monitor viewfinder 23 eGetting the remote control ready 24 eSetting SP LP mode 27 About auto mode eSet the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically e Aut
17. 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 still 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 About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place eThe tape may be damaged producing mosaic like noise at the time of playback 74 150170861 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
18. eThis 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 e Depending 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 in 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 elf the wide function is set when the Image stabilizer function is used the image stabilizer function will be canceled Record mode Image stabilizer function Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE EIS ON To cancel the image stabilizer function Set ADVANCE gt gt EIS gt gt OFF e When a tripod is used we recommend that you turn the image stabilizer function off eUnder fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural elf the image stabilizer function is set when the wide function is used the wide function will be canceled e When the MagicPix function is used the image stabilizer function does not work If so the EIS indication flashes eIn the following cases the image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used e When recording is done an extremely dark place eW
19. gt gt Enter button ENTER 22 means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder Bi Install a button type battery Install the button type battery supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the battery holder 2 Set the button type battery with its mark facing upward and slide the battery holder back into place AP 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 Remote control usable range eThe distance between the remote control and the Camcorder Within approx 15 feet 5 m Angle Approx 10 up and 15 down left and right Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously set
20. AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 82 LSQTO861 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warran
21. AUDIO e When 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 Slow motion playback frame by frame playback eSet to Tape Playback 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 t button or the gt button on the remote control GV REWL PLAY FF amp STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV elf 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 Playback mode Frame by frame playback 1 During playback press the button on the remote control 2 Press the lt 1 button or the gt button on the remote control eam orar ER EEN STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV e Pushing the amp amp VOL 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 c
22. DPOF corresponding Still picture size Mega pixel recording 1760 X 1320 1280 X 960 VGA recording 640 480 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 3 58 inch D 61 mm W X32 mm H X91 mm D Weight Approx 0 24 Ibs 110 Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice 77 150170861 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card optional icu 640 1280 1760 PICTURE a auaurv sts ete 858 eta sts Cate 32 MB 220 440 47 76 24 40 64 MB 440 880 98 158 52 84 128 MB 880 1760 187 302 100 161 256 MB 1760 3520 390 628 208 335 512MB 3520 7040 774 1246 414 666 1GB 7040 14080 1550 2495 831 1334 eThe numbers shown in the table are approximations eThese figures vary depending on the subject being photographed 78 15070861 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory PV DAC14 Description AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables CGR DU06A 1B 640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack CGA DU12A 1B 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pa
23. 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 eThe USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard in OS Installing the USB Driver When your OS is Windows 985 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 e Setup Menu appears 3 Click the USB Driver eThe set up program starts running 4 Click Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears e Do not remove the CD ROM 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions 51 15070861 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 a
24. adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL x4 bFocus 2 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to FOCUS AUTO MANUAL bFocus eThe MNL and the manual focus indication MF will be displayed 3 Move the joystick left or right in order 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 To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS 40 15070861 Manual shutter speed aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast moving subjects Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL bFocus 2 Move the joystick down until the shutter speed indication or aperture value indication appears gt 1 1000 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture Iris gain value 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture 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 sodi
25. and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 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 GS150 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 SA
26. 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 31 5070861 Record mode 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 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 START 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 eThis Camcorder will be put into a recording pause in approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on 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 When you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery the quick start recording lamp is turned off and the quick start mode is canceled If the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape Card Recording Mode is set though the lam
27. displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 4 DEW DETECT or 4 EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure below 6 in yellow Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape in red Dew is adhering on the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e t 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 4 in yellow e You cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the Camcorder for about 30 minutes e However you can use the Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a cassette is not inserted When 4 in red eThe 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 eThe 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 fogge
28. 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 elt 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 Playback mode To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card 6 files on 1 screen are displayed 1 Move the lever to switch the images 640 No 2 100 0005 Towards Full screen display Displays 1 image Towards 7 Multi screen display Displays 6 files on 1 screen 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 elf there are 7 files or more move the joystick The next or previous multi screen will be displayed About the compatibility of still pictures eThe Camcorder is compliant with the unified standard DC
29. the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to VCR1 and that of the other pair to VCR2 This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs The default setting is VCR1 When the button type battery is replaced the setting will revert to the default VCR1 1 Setting on the Camcorder Set SETUP REMOTE VCR1 or VCR2 2 Setting on the remote control PILAM Pam S LA CC am I VCR1 Press gt and B simultaneously VCR2 Press t and simultaneously Concerning the button type battery e 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 66 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same remote control mode eThe remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges e Within a feet 1 m range you can operate the remote control using the remote control sensor on the LCD monitor side of the Ca
30. the brightness is too high amp or FA indication will appear 5 x0 In normal recording the 5 or 3 indication will appear 3 If the brightness is insufficient or A indication will appear Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes 1 Set ADVANCE RED EYE ON Y O e Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions E Using the flash VW FLH3 optional eThe flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 6 feet 2 m or more distant from the subject The available range of the flash is approx to 13 feet 1 to 4 m e When the flash becomes ready to flash the 5 indication appears eThe optional flash and the built in flash cannot be used simultaneously eThe brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted eThe shutter speed iris gain and white balance become fixed eUsing the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches color blotches on the pictures If so either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function without using the flash e Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash 35 5070861 Record mode Self timer recording You can record still pictures on a card using the timer eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC SELF TIMER YES 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button e A
31. to select the soft skin icon Q To cancel the soft skin mode Select the Q icon again elf the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be softened elf the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear Tele macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background the image can be impressive This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx 16 inches 40 cm eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon Q appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the tele macro icon Y elf the magnification is 10X or less then it is automatically set to 10x To cancel the tele macro function Select the icon again elf a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually the following cases the tele macro function is canceled eThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x eThe OFF ON switch or the mode dial is operated 33 5070861 Record mode Fade in fade out function Wind noise reduction function Fade in This reduces the wind noise coming into the The image and audio gradually appear microphone when recording Fade out eSet to Tape Recording Mode The image and audio gradually disappear 1 Set BASIC gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select t
32. will flash 3 Quality of still pictures Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames You cannot switch the progressive function off on 1 the tape recording mode the progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used 68 Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card 1 Set BASIC PICTURE SIZE select the desired picture size 1760 1760x1320 1280 1280x960 640 640 480 30 150170861 Bi Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt select a desired picture quality s High picture quality z Normal picture quality e You can also change the picture quality on ADVANCE PICT QUALITY in the tape recording mode Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON About the shutter chance mark eThe shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode eWhen the subject is not easily focused focus on the subject manually e 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 eThe shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases e When the zoom magnificati
33. 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 the tape to the beginning put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust and store it upright Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism 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 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 eThe 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 e Do not allow dust water or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card
34. 2 Click Video Stream Driver eThe 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 After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer will restart e Do 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 proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK 56 150170861 Installation of MotionDV STUDIO 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click the MotionDV STUDIO PET e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions 4 Select the Video system 5 After the completion of setup click on Finish eSample data is installed concurrently with the MotionDV STUDIO software 6 Click Finish With a PC 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 Window
35. 5 3E LE 58 15070861 e You 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 e 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 disconnect the cable safely 29 1 Double click the 2 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 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 dama
36. 61 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 CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty 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 E il 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Camcorder CCD Image Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days Carty In of Malen 7262 DVD VCR Deck AN Mixer One 1 Year Ninety 90 Days Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller IAE CRT Two 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT
37. AL FOCUS switch to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL Focus 2 Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt select the desired mode 1 3 Sports mode record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2 Portrait mode eTo make people stand out from the background 3 Low light mode eTo record dark scenes so they are brighter 4 Spotlight mode eTo record subjects in a spotlight at a party or theatre 5 g Surf amp snow mode record images at very bright locations such as ski slopes and beaches 38 150170861 To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC SCENE MODE OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode e For slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures this mode helps diminish camera shake eDuring normal playback the image movement may not look smooth Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elf you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elf the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The indication flashes elf this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode elf this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mod
38. D FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at Telephone 905 624 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Web www panasonic ca For product repairs please contact one of the following e Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you Our Customer Care Centre at 905 624 5505 or www panasonic ca Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below Richmond British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc 12111 Riverside Way Lachine Qu bec Panasonic Canada Inc 3075 rue Louis A Amos Calgary Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc 6835 8 St E Mississauga Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Dr Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Tel 604 278 4211 Fax 604 278 5627 84 150170861 Calgary T2E 7H7 Tel 403 295 3955 Fax 403 274 5493 Mississauga ON LAW 2T3 Tel 905 624 8447 Fax 905 238 2418 Lachine QC H8T 1C4 Tel 514 633 8684 Fax 514 633 8020 IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately in
39. DEO 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 eThe image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording 6 Move the joystick down to select the W icon to stop playback 7 Stop recording 47 15070861 Edit mode e For more information refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder e When 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 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 e When no image is presented on the TV even if set BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT set to OUT 63 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 P
40. Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No PV GS1 50 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 4 LEICA DICOMAR SDP 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 LSQTO0861 B Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From 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 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 Nx p Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your 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 an
41. F 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 eThe 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 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 e You can select a file in the multi screen display After selecting the file press the joystick and display the operation icon 2 Move the joystick down to select 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select DELETE 1 FILE and then press it 4 When the confirming message appears select YES and press the joystick order to stop deletion select NO To delete all files 1 Move the joystick down to select 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 eIn case of ALL FILES the deletion may take time if there are many files on the card eWhen CARD FULL is shown during recording Switch to the Picture Playback
42. L 35 EIS 37 H SHOE MIC 63 WIDE 36 CINEMA 36 USB FUNCTION 53 D ZOOM 31 ZOOM MIC 31 DATE TIME 63 INITIAL SET 64 3 SETUP FADE COLOR 34 AUDIO REC 63 REC LAMP 63 DISPLAY 63 REMOTE 25 BEEP SOUND 63 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 DEMO MODE 64 AV JACK 63 POWER SAVE 25 4 LANGUAGE 21 gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU 5 BASIC OFF E AV JACK 5 USB FUNCTION SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT 1 BASIC DATE TIME 63 AV JACK 63 USB FUNCTION 53 2 ADVANCE BLANK SEARCH 29 REC SPEED 27 REC STDBY 25 REC DATA 63 PICT QUALITY 30 REPEAT PLAY 42 3 SETUP 12bit AUDIO 49 AUDIO OUT 63 DISPLAY 63 REMOTE 25 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 POWER SAVE 25 4 LANGUAGE 27 61 LSQTO861 CARD RECORDING MENU 5 BASIC OFF sis QUALITY ig PICTURE SIZE 1760 SELF TIMER NO O CLOCK SET NO SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 38 PICT QUALITY 30 PICTURE SIZE 30 SELF TIMER 36 CLOCK SET 23 2 ADVANCE BURST MODE 37 FLASH 35 RED EYE 35 FLASH LEVEL 35 SHTR EFFECT 30 DATE TIME 63 INITIAL SET 64 3 SETUP REC LAMP 63 DISPLAY 63 REMOTE 25 BEEP SOUND 63 LCD Al 24 LCD SET 23 EVF SET 23 POWER SAVE 25
43. ME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE 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 LSQTO0861 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 specifi
44. Mode and then delete unnecessary files elf 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 Deleting still picture files recorded on a card by other equipment A still picture file other than JPEG that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be erased Note To delete multiple files on the SD Card selected files connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature 45 LSQTO861 Playback mode 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 8 CARD FORMAT DELETES ALL DATA SETUP s ENTER EXIT Q3 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 eCards 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 Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they may not be deleted by mistake Even if the files are locked t
45. Moreover do not touch the terminals with your hand e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Others 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 recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc eFiles with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder monitor Viewfinder LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth in a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth 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 0196 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 0196 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a ma
46. OWER LCD button e When you use accessories fitted on the Camcorder s smart accessory shoe such as the stereo zoom microphone and video DC light etc eThe batteries heat up after use or charging The Camcorder being used will also heat up This is normal Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change kaws gt paa b gt If the battery P will flash po gt discharges then Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover TID When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette 0 EN e When inserting a cassette orient it as shown in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes eWhen removing pull it straight 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 74 e 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 72 17 15070861 Before u
47. Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start stop 11 15070861 Before using Before using Accessories The following are the accessories supplied with this product S 1 PV DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00018 K2CA2CA00025 2 30 4 CR2025 CGA DU12 N2QAECO00012 N2QCBD000030 VFC3506 1A VFA0425B 1 AC adaptor DC cable AC cable 76 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 Parts identification and handling Camcorder Built in flash 35 Recording lamp 63 Microphone built in stereo 37 34 Grip belt One touch free style grip belt 14 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 Remote control sensor 25 7 Lock button 14 Lock cover 14 8009 2 Battery pack 16 3 Remote control button type battery 24 4 Magic wire remote control with narration mic 26 5 AV cable 47 6 Shoulder strap 74 7 USB cable and CD ROM 50 12 LSQTO861 9 Audio video output terminal AV 47 eU
48. REO Stereo sound main sound and sub OUT sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound 63 15070861 Menu Other menus Bi INITIAL SET When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition B DEMO MODE If you set to DEMO MODE ON without inserting a cassette and a card the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode 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 64 LSQTO861 Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications TA Remaining battery power Oh00m00s00f Time code 3 30 45PM 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 Standard Play mode Recording speed mode 27 LP Long Play mode Recording speed mode 27 e Recording 28
49. 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 eThe 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 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 e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Edit mode Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette eSet to Tape Playback Mode 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 REMOTEMIC 2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to and press the IH button on the remote control 3 Press the A DUB button on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready v STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV voL
50. Scene mode 38 Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 38 Auto white balance 39 Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 39 Outdoor mode 39 White balance adjustment mode 39 WEB CAMERA mode recording 50 ations Recording underway Playback 42 Pause 42 Fast forward Cue playback 42 Rewind Review playback 42 Slow motion playback 42 Frame by frame playback 42 Variable speed search 43 Repeat playback 42 WEB CAMERA mode playback 50 Audio dubbing 49 Audio dubbing pause 49 Blank search 29 Audio recording mode 63 Volume adjustment 42 Progressive photoshot mode 30 Shutter chance mark 29 Shutter chance mark 29 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording 37 Self Timer recording 36 Photoshot mode While the card is being read While photoshot recording is activated Using the card that cannot be recognized Photoshot picture quality 30 Remaining number of photoshot pictures When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0 the red indication flashes Slide show playback 44 PictBridge mode 50 65 LSQTO861 100 0001 Folder File display No 00 File number le Number of DPOF Setting 46 On Lock setting 46 640 640 480 Image size 1280 1280x 960 Image size 1760 1760x 1320 Image size eFor images not recorded with this Camcorder the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizonta
51. TUDIO 55 Photoshot ocre ale PictBridge Portrait Mode HQ QUICK Statt tro a prece 32 MR RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 37 Recording Check Recording Speed Red eye reduction function 35 Remaining Tape Time Remote Control 2 4 22 Repeat Playback Request for Service Notice USA Only 81 Hs Scene mode rne 38 SD Memory Card x Self Recording 2 31 Self timer Recording 2 36 Shutter chance mark 29 Shutter Speed 2 40 Slow Motion Playback 42 Soft Skin Mode 2 33 Sound Volume 42 SP LP Mode Sports Mode Ss Spotlight Mode 38 Surf amp Snow Mode 38 MT Tele Macro Function 33 av Variable Speed Search 43 Video Head Clogging 72 MO cece ecceeteeeceeeeeenseaeeeeeeeeeeees 16 75 mw Web Camera 5 2 rtc 52 White Balance 39 Wide Function 2 36 Wind noise reduction function 34 wz LOOM ep 31 ZOOM Microphone 31 5 15070861 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide 4 S lo cie
52. Th 86 15070861 Others Grabaci n en una cinta Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de cinta 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 Grabaci n de im genes fijas en una tarjeta Photoshot Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de tarjeta 1 Oprim Reproducci n de la cinta Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de cinta 1 Act e en la palanca de mando A SO Reproducci n Pausa Rebobinado Localizaci n regresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono 1 PP Avance r pido Localizaci n progresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono gt 1 Parada Reproducci n de tarjeta Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de imagen 44 gt Reproducci n de la siguiente imagen Diapositiva Reproduce por orden las im genes fijas en la tarjeta inicio parada 87 15070861 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 LAW 2T3 P LSQT0861 B 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd S1204Nm1124
53. USE DAMAGE TO 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 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 e STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE 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 heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 608 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology th
54. V 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 d 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing 3 Start playback Player 4 Start recording Recorder DAT Move the joystick up to select icon 48 15070861 Or while pressing the REC button on the remote control press the button REC A DUB S REWLPLAY FF amp STLLADV PAUSE STILLADV 5 Move the joystick up to select the 6 11 icon again or press the II button on the remote control to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop playback Player To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is in standby for recording move the joystick down and select the ll 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
55. VE position You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position CHECK REMOTE MODE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering on 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 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
56. al zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25x to 700x 1 Set ADVANCE D ZOOM 25x or 700x 0 OFF Optical zoom only Up to 10x 25x Upto 25x 700x Up to 700x eThe 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 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 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON 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 2 1 second at the maximum eThe 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 LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder will
57. amcorder personal computer or other equipment Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card eThe SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to LOCK you cannot write to the card erase the data on it or format it If it is moved back you can perform those functions Using the lens cover For the lens protection be sure to close the lens shutter when not in use 1 Rotate the lens cover open close ring Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON eThe power lamp lights up How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF eThe power lamp goes off 19 15070861 Before using Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode 1 Rotate the mode dial eSet your desired mode to Joystick 129 Tape recording mode Use this when you want to record the image on a tape Also you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape gt Tape playback mode Use this to play back a tape Card recording mode Use this to record still pictures on a card Picture playback mode
58. at is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES 003 U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION ABRC A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product AM you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information Qr on how to recycle this battery 5 15070861 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 ot
59. atically set In the standby mode 1 blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start stop button 5 MINUTES When 5 minutes passes without any operation the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you want to use the Camcorder turn it on again eThe 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 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 eFor the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 78 e When recording pictures onto a card the recording start stop button is disabled Record mode e You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be recorded 30 tape recording mode the size of pictures that can be recorded is 640 eIn 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
60. ck CGA DU21A 1B 2040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack PV DDC9 For USA PV DDC9 K For Canada DV Interface Cable i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin RP SDHO1GU1A RP SDH512U1A RP SDH256U1A W RP SD128BU1A W RP SD064BPPA W RP SD032BPPA 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card BN SDCAPE 1B For USA BN SDCAPU 1B For Canada USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card BN SDABPE 1B For USA BN SDABPU 1B For Canada SD PCMCIA Adaptor N2QCBD000030 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic VW LDC10 Video DC Light 10 W CGA DUO7 is necessary to activate it VW LDH3 Video DC Light 3 W VW VMH3 Stereo Zoom Microphone 002 USA only Please refer to page 17 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time Carrying Case NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 79 150170861 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 amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one
61. cting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card 6 The cassette cannot be removed Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover 19 Make sure that the 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 17 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 72 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 unti
62. d 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 72 150170861 About dirty heads If video heads the parts that closely contact with the tape become dirty normal recording and playback are not properly performed Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder set itto 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 e Mosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted eBlack or blue mosaic like horizontal stripes appear When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording Clean the heads and perform recording and playback again If normal playback can be performed the heads are clean Before an important recording be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed e
63. d Select CANCEL ALL in Step 1 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 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 eInsert 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 eAudio will not be recorded eThe 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 For 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 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 or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder Connecting with the AV cable S VI
64. d inspected for use in Camcorders with the 0 mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within CAUTION the unit may have sufficient RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to cause electric DO NOT OPEN shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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 eThe rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor 2 LSQTO861 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
65. dditional software e A 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 elt is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder Using Built in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable you can transfer stillimages 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 c 4 Open 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 52 150170861 6 Camcorder power is turned e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk eDo 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 au
66. delete Panasonic DVC USB Storage Windows 98SE About the SD Memory SD Memory Card The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that is available in larger capacities It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function eSD Logo is a trademark e All other company and product names 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 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 60 150170861 About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as shown in the following fig
67. ding Mode or Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC CLOCK SET YES CLOCK SET GANG 47 SETUP SET ENTER EXIT ED 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 2089 2000 eThe 12 hour clock is used 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting eThe clock function starts at 00 seconds About date time eThe 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 Recharging the built in lithium battery eif amp 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 Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD SET or EVF SET gt gt YES C LCD SET SET SETUP s ENTER EXIT 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET x Brightness of the LCD monitor
68. 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 eThis Camcorder is not intended for business use About the flash eSince there are high voltage sections inside the flash do not disassemble it to avoid electric shock 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 elf the battery is left attached to the Camcorder 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 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 pictur
69. e e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode elf 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 elf the subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish Record mode Recording in natural colors White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL AUTO MANUAL Focus 2 Move the joystick down until the white balance indication appears AWB etc 3 Move the joystick left o select the white balance mode 1 Auto white balance adjustment AWB 2 Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps 6 3 Outdoor mode 3 4 Manual adjustment mode 88 To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the AWB indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO eWhen the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover e When setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e Whenever rec
70. e ordinary recording or playback the indication is restored The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed In some cases the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time A function indication such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time cord indication is not shown If you set SETUP gt gt DISPLAY gt gt OFF indications other than the tape running condition warning and date indications disappear Playback Sound i Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Camcorder or the headphones Is the volume too low During playback push the VOL 4 lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 42 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP 12bit AUDIO MIX If you set AUDIO REC 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 49 70 15070861 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 63
71. e LCD monitor out in the direction of the grip belt is securely locked the arrow 9 To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand eThe viewfinder is now deactivated 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position eit can open up to 90 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference Flip the belt can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 2 Adjust the length 90 towards the viewfinder 3 Fix the belt eThe 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 Check that the card slot cover is closed eWhen the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens when recording yourself the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated 15 LSQTO861 Before using Using the viewfinder Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pulling the extension knob Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob VY LS a gt 2 30 45 15 2005 12 30 45PM OCT 15 2005 e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu Power supply Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging ti
72. e corresponding Help file 1 Click Sign In 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 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in the Microphone menu 7 Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 8 Confirm that the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device is selected e For other information about MSN Messenger please refer to Help e When 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 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 111 700 MH
73. e 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 eThese instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer Do not disconnect USB 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 e f the Camcorder is used as 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 e 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 e f the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode the Removable Disk icon re
74. ear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT
75. ection allows you to enjoy a higher quality image 2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV 4 Move the joystick up to select the P BI icon to start playback eThe image and audio are output on the TV 5 Move the joystick down to select the 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 Bi If the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go eCheck the connected terminal elf the image does not appear on the TV even if BASIC gt gt AV JACK gt gt OUT are set then set to OUT 63 Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 44 LSQTO861 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 PENES 8 DATE PHOTO TIME SHOT OO e Press the button again to erase the OSD information Playing back card eSet to Picture Playback Mode Plays back the previous picture gt Plays back the next picture Slide show Plays back the still
76. ed by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over LA cy S31 z 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 4 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 LSQT0861 Precautions USE amp LOCATION A WARNING 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 DO 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 CA
77. em for Windows 98SE eEnter CAWindowsloptionsiICABS 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 eEnter C Windows system elf the ksclockf ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path e 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 2000 users eClick Start gt gt Programs gt gt Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger 54 LSQTO861 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 e f the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status 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 Setting up Windows Messenger Whe
78. es is shortened e When you travel do not forget to bring 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 or AC adaptor 73 15070861 Others 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 eThe battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 59 F to 77 15 to 25 Recommended humidity 40 to 60 eExtremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery elf the battery is kept in a high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions eTo 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 eDust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Do not throw old battery into fire Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion elf the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery About the AC adaptor elf the battery is warm
79. ette 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 displayed The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged Others 1 The indication disappears the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed Turn off the power to the Camcorder If the power cannot be turned off press the RESET button or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it After that turn on the power again If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from 2 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the RESET button with the boss The Camcorder will be activated s RESTO d 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 recog
80. eview playback Reverts to playback with the gt icon Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the gt icon Stop 757 e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic eBefore and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be distorted To adjust volume Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for playback 1 Move the 8 VOL lever to adjust the volume Towards increases the volume Towards decreases the volume The closer to the higher the volume e 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 elf you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP 12bit AUDIO 42 150170861 Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again 1 Set ADVANCE REPEAT PLAY ON eThe 02 indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY OFF or set OFF ON Switch to OFF e When you set USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM and then connect the USB connection cable the repeat playback mode is canceled 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
81. f 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 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 72 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 71 If normal conditions are not restored yet turn off the power Then about 1 minute later turn on the power again Condu
82. ffect will vary depending on the images recorded Switches to the standard picture quality NORMAL eThe effect will vary depending on the scene recorded eThe picture quality on the viewfinder will not be affected eThis function is automatically set to DYNAMIC when the brightness of the LCD monitor is increased when the POWER LCD lamp lights up and cannot be set to NORMAL independently eThis 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 AI is set to NORMAL 24 LSQTO861 Using the remote control Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder Date time button DATE TIME 61 On screen display button OSD 44 Record button REC 4s Audio dubbing button A DUB 49 Direction buttons A lt Y 22 5990 Slow frame by frame forward button 46 gt t reverse gt forward 42 Zoom volume button ZOOM VOL gt lt Search button VAR SEARCH 43 Menu button MENU 22 9899 6 a2 13 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT Rewind review button lt lt Pause button 1 Stop button W Before using Recording start stop button START STOP 15 Playback button gt Fast forward cue button
83. files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to LOCK NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 72 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the RESET button 13 This may solve the problem CHANGE MODE TO USE USB The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC 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 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 0 Lux MagicPix mode when LCD monitor is not reversed it displays When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted 67 15070861 Function
84. focus O Focusarea 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button fully 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 e When recording still pictures hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder eYou can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control 29 150170861 Record mode e For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card refer to 78 eThe sound cannot be recorded e While data is being recorded on a card do not operate the mode dial e When 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 s 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 eWhen the picture size setting is other than 640 the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in 640 On screen display in the card recording mode 1 Still picture size 2 Number of recordable still pictures When no pictures can be recorded the red light
85. fter the recording lamp and the lt 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 To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button By 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 36 150170861 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 eSet 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 Cinema 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 played back vary depending on the TV connected Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV
86. ge the Card data 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 imperative 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 eAll other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations eThe 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 thes
87. he fade icon 151 To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC WIND CUT 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 3 Press the recording start stop button Start recording fade in When you start recording the image audio disappears completely and the image audio gradually appears Pause recording fade out The image audio gradually disappears After the image audio completely disappears recording stops To cancel fading Select the icon again 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 e 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 34 LSQTO861 Record mode Using the built in flash Use the built in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt FLASH gt gt 5 or 4A elf FA is selected then the flash will automatically flash as necessary 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT button eThe flash is activated and the picture will be recorded e You cann
88. hen the Camcorder is shaken greatly e When you record a moving subject while tracking it RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt 640 2 Set ADVANCE gt gt BURST MODE gt gt ON To stop RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot midway through Release the PHOTO SHOT button eThe 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 eOne more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT button eThe flash is not used elf SELF TIMER gt gt YES is set the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable eIntervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card e When using a card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly the intervals between recording pictures may become longer If so back up your important data on a PC and format your card with this Camcorder 37 5070861 Record mode Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANU
89. her media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location 6 LSQTO861 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 erro
90. hey will be deleted if the card is formatted eSet to Picture Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC PROTECT YES 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be locked and then press it 620 ENTER EXITGED e 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 To complete the settings Press the MENU button 46 LSQT0861 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 DPOF SET SET 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set and then press it D DPOF SET mro 14 i 640 DA 640 2 640 w SETUP EXT 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 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 To complete the settings Press the MENU button e DPOF setting made on another Camcorder not be recognised by this Camcorder Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder To set so that all pictures are not printe
91. l pixels laxa 2048 or more UXGA 1600 or more less than 2048 SXGA 1280 or more less than 1600 XGA 1024 or more less than 1280 SVGA 800 or more less than 1024 640 640 or more less than 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels 66 LSQTO861 Others Warning alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the Camcorder Confirmatory indications 85 A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted The built in battery is low 23 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication No card is inserted REMOTE An incorrect remote control mode has been Selected 25 EEND The tape came to the end during recording The video heads are dirty 72 g y Textual indications DEW DETECT 4 EJECT 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 72 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 16 NO No tape is inserted 17 TAPE END The tape came to the end during recording CHECK REC TAB You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SA
92. l the condensation indication disappears 72 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the Camcorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover 17 The screen has changed suddenly Has the 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 64 A cassette cannot be inserted Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears Auto focus function does not work Is manual focus mode selected If auto focus mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted 69 LSQTO861 Others There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 76 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 40 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 Read the contents and respond to them 66 The time code becomes inaccurate The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction The remaining tape time indication disappears The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame by frame playback or other operation If you continu
93. layback e Digital zoom e Wide mode eFade e When the Card Recording mode is used e Image stabilizer eWhen the Card Recording mode is used eWhen the MagicPix function is used e Deleting files eWhen the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK eWhen the file is protected eFormatting eWhen the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK e Audio dubbing eThe section of a tape recorded in LP mode eThe blank section of a tape e Sounds sent through the DV terminal e Backlight e When the iris gain is set compensation eWhen the MagicPix function is used e Soft skin e While recording to a tape eTele macro e Recording check e MagicPix e While recording to tape e When the Card Recording mode is used eRapidFire eWhen PICTURE SIZE is Consecutive set to other than 640 Photoshot 68 150170861 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 of
94. lf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be the tape If so try another cassette eDuring playback the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily but this is not a malfunction of the Camcorder One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads Others About the Camcorder e When the Camcorder is used for a long time the Camcorder body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones microwave ovens TVs and video game equipment 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 D
95. lfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Periodical check ups 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 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 ttg 2 WK 600K We AK 7 psi 9 L10 a Tx 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 ra
96. mcorder 25 15070861 Before using Magic Wire Remote Control with About the clip on the backside Narration Mic This controller can be used from different high and low angles It is also handy when a tripod is used When you do not use the controller attach the clip to the grip belt Left handed users can use this Camcorder more easily When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere beware of knocking over the tripod or causing the Camcorder to fall off the table eThe PHOTO SHOT button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic cannot be pressed halfway elf 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 e Before using make sure that the plug is inserted securely into the terminal as far as it will go Microphone MIC Recording start stop button REC Zoom lever W T Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT Microphone switch button TALK 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 5490 REMOTEMIC Switching the microphone Press the TALK button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic and the microphone on the remote control will be activated instead of that on the Camcorder e While this button is being pressed S appears
97. me 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 16 150170861 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 Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor 3 Connect the DC cable to this product eThe output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack As shown in there is a gap e 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 Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Before using Removing the battery While sliding the BATT lever slide the battery or the DC i
98. menu is displayed 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu pu V SETUP gt ENTER EXITGED 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub menu BASIC OFF 5 SP BLANK SEARCH TO Q Y 2 WIND CUT ON O CLOCK SET NO SETUP ENTER EXIT Q3 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 yj REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH 1 O 3 WIND CUT O CLOCK SET SETUP 2 ENTER EXIT ED 22 15070861 7 Press the joystick determine the setting To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left About the menu setting eThe menu screen does not appear during recording And you cannot record when the menu screen appears 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 lt gt V 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 eSet to Tape Recor
99. mmunication will not be possible Installing Video Stream Driver DirectX 9 0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed e When DirectX 9 0b is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click Video Stream Driver eThe 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 e Do 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 proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK 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 AN SY eTo 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
100. n 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 Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone communicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 4 According to the procedures displayed on the screen continue the setup 5 After the setup is completed sign in and start Windows Messenger eWindows Messenger is activated 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 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 th
101. n your OS is Windows 2000 click Next after Update Device Driver Wizard appears 3 For Windows XP Users Check Don t search I will choose the driver to install and then click Next 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 5 Click Finish eThe update of the driver is completed Connect the Camcorder 57 LSQTO861 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 DV SY enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with USB connection cable 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 eUsing the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows a variety of visual effects can be added and titles can be created e 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 m a A hp 3 Start MotionDV STUDIO
102. nge of automatic white balance adjustment on this Camcorder 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight 6 7 8 9 75 LSQTO0861 Others Bi White balance Recording a subject with little contrast The image recorded by the Camcorder may 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 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 Seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus e Focuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto foc
103. nized 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 E icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen The Camcorder malfunctions on editing dubbing from digital video equipment or using MotionDV STUDIO 5 3E LE for DV If 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 The warning alarm indication 1 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 71 LSQT0861 Others Cautions for Use About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape condensation Indication 4 1 yellow or red is
104. nput lead to remove it c a di haw em 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 and a humidity of 60 This is just a guide If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value the charging time will become longer Supplied O 2 h 25 min battery 2h 15 min CGA DU12 2 h 5 min 7 2 V 1150 mAh CGA DU21 3 h 55 min 7 2 V 4 h 2040 mAh 3 h 45 min CGR DUO6 y 1 h 40 min 7 2 V 1 h 15 min 640 mAh 1 h 10 min Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time 1h 10 min indicates 1 hour 10 minutes eThe battery CGA DU12 is supplied eThe times shown in the table are rough estimates The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used 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 eThe recordable time will become shorter in the following cases e When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself 0 Lux MagicPix function etc e When you use this Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the P
105. nt may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover eSet to Tape Recording Mode 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 On screen display in the tape recording mode These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted 1 Recording time elapsed 2 Remaining tape indication 3 Still picture size 28 150170861 4 Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red 5 Quality of still pictures Concerning the remaining tape time indication on the screen eThe remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing eDuring 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 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 POWER SAVE OFF When 5 minutes passes without any operation the standby mode will be autom
106. ntliStiuninin ss 61 Menus related to taking pictures 63 Menus related to playback 63 Other MENUS 64 Others Indications ias 65 Warning alarm indications 66 Functions cannot be used simultaneously 68 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for Explanation of terms s Specifications eese Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 80 Request for Service Notice USA Only 81 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 82 Customer Services Directory 83 Warranty For Canadian Customers 84 lato gt anni aa 85 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 86 9 15070861 Before using Quick Guide 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 E Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Inserting removing a cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette
107. o 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 Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long time When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the Camcorder Also protect the Camcorder from getting wet 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 it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth While carrying the Camcorder do not drop or bump it strong impact on the Camcorder may break its housing causing it to malfunction Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket eThe 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 e When you use a chemical
108. o white balance 76 Auto focusing 76 Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust the white balance and focus AUTO MANUAL bFocus e Scene mode setting 38 e White balance setting 39 eShutter speed setting 40 elris gain value setting 40 e Focus setting 40 Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCE 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 eIn 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 15070861 Record mode Recording on a tape e Open the lens cover 19 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed the automatic white balance adjustme
109. on is high e When the Camcorder is shaken eWhen the subject is moving eWhen the subject stands in front of a light Source e When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene e When the scene is dark e When there is a bright part in the scene e When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines e When the scene lacks contrast Concerning the focusing area e When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused Move the contrasting object out of the focus area Record mode Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 10X optically eSet 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 e When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function e When you are zooming a faraway subject 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 Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times then the digital zoom function will be activated The digit
110. ontinuously be played back frame by frame To return to normal playback Press the gt button on the remote control Slow motion playback the reversed slow motion playback the time code indication may be unstable Frame by frame playback e Press and hold the or the b 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 eThe speeds for cue review playback are 1 5 SP mode slow motion playback only 1 3x LP mode slow motion playback only 2x 5x 10x 20x 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 eThe sound is muted during search eThis function is canceled when the operation icon is displayed 43 15070861 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 N S VIDEO IN S VIDEO e Connect 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 conn
111. or more recommended With a PC 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 e Windows XP SP1 or later is needed eTo upgrade Windows XP to SP1 or later click Start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4 click Start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection eYou have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet minimum requirement Also you and the other person s are on the same Network LAN e Install Windows Messenger Windows XP If 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 elf the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update elf you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router proper co
112. or signal Audio Recording system PCM digital recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image sensor 1 6 inch 3CCD image sensor Effective pixels moving picture 440 KX3 still picture 530 KX3 Total 800 KX3 Lens Auto Iris F1 8 Focal length 2 45 24 5 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 37 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 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 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 4 Dimensions Approx 2 8 inch W X2 9 inch H X4 9 inch D Approx 71 mm W X73 mm H X123 mm D Weight Approx 0 93 Ibs 420 g without battery and DV cassette 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 format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard
113. ording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment To set the white balance manually Select in Step Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen move the joystick up to select the Ii indication About flashing of the 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 eWhite 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 e When the setting is completed it will remain lit About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light Source during recording Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3 CCD 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 e gt gt O Black balance adjustment Flashes White balance adjustment Flashes Q Adjustment completed Lights up 39 15070861 Record mode Manual focus
114. ot use the built in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder eThe Camcorder even when its flash has been turned off automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness If it determines that the flash is necessary the indication lights up in yellow eWhen the 5 indication or the 3 amp A V amp A indication is displayed the flash can be lit If the indication is flashing or not displayed the flash cannot be lit eThe available range of the flash is approx 3 to 6 feet 1 to 2 m in a dark place Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 6 feet 2 m e When set FLASH gt gt 4A and the shutter speed iris or gain is adjusted the indication either A A or amp 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 eThe picture may become out of focus in a dark place If so adjust the focus manually eThe picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background eSet the flash to 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 Bi To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set ADVANCE gt gt FLASH LEVEL gt gt select the desired brightness level 5 If
115. ough the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected video input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection 4 Playback picture is not clear 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 72 Others 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 Recorded pictures are not clear Have you set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt s If recording is done with it set to pictures with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY gt gt sts on XE 2 A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted Is the file locked Locked files cannot be deleted 46 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 on a cass
116. p 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 eThe zoom magnification differs from when it is in the quick start standby mode and when the recording starts 32 150170861 eSince 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 Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick until the icon Q appears 2 Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon Ex eThe image on the screen will become brighter To return to normal recording Select the icon again elf you operate the OFF ON switch or the mode dial the backlight compensation is canceled Record mode 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 Only manual focusing can be used Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed MagicPix function
117. presenting 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 after 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 MTDV98MS pdr is not found is displayed enter C WINDOWS system lIOSUBSYS 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 59 15070861 With a PC elf 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 O 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 Q Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and
118. r LCD button POWER LCD 23 Power LCD lamp 23 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 27 38 40 Card access lamp 19 DV terminal DV 48 31 Card slot cover 18 32 Card slot 18 33 Cassette holder 77 Lens shutter open close ring 19 35 Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 77 Cassette cover 17 Zoom lever W T 31 Volume lever amp amp VOL 4 42 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT 28 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 13 5070861 Before using Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder e When the tripod is used operate the Camcorder from the Magic Wire Remote 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 e You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used Insert the card first and then attach the tripod Qi bl p 3l ey s MCR D Shoulder strap fixture ce o Y 1 522 92 e Put the
119. r free Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 7 LSQTO861 Contents Before using Quick Guide e 10 Accessories Parts identification and handling The one touch free style grip belt sei Using the LCD monitor i 57 Using the viewfinder 16 Power 16 Charging time and recordable time cd Inserting removing a cassette es 17 Inserting removing card 18 Using the lens cover Turning the Camcorder on ix Selecting a How to use the joystick Switching the language Using the menu screen Setting date and
120. rre la tapa del cassette despu s de Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido que el respectivo compartimiento est cabalmente alojado Carga de la bater a Insertar quitar una tarjeta 1 Conecte el cable el ctrico de CA al 1 Abra el monitor LCD luego abra la tapa de adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de la ranura de la tarjeta CA 2 Meta la bater a en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca luego enc jela y 2 gt S Montaje de la bater a Empuje la bater a contra el porta bater a y h gala deslizar hasta que dispare 5 9 eCuando 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 Insertar quitar un cassette tarjeta 1 Haga deslizar la palanca OPEN EJECT y lll C mo activar la alimentaci n abra la tapa del cassette 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en ON 2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette est abierto inserte quite el cassette C mo apagar la alimentaci n 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en OFF 22 ES Re 1625 ES LIN 3 Apriete la marca PUSH a fin de cerrar el la OFF ON compartimiento del cassette
121. s 2000 SP4 or later 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 elt is required to use the driver for which Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider in Driver tab 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 89 29 Ports COM amp LPT 4 Processors 681 0 Sound video and game controllers Ge System devices ive E 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 aix e f Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider the confirmation procedure is completed If a description other than Microsoft is displayed e Update the driver with the following procedure 1 Click Update Driver Standard 2 Check Install from list or specific location Advanced and then click Next e Whe
122. s cannot be used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions Functions e Progressive 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 e When 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 eWhen the wide mode is used Others eFlash e While recording to a tape eDuring demo mode e When RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is used e When the MagicPix function is used eZoom eWhen the microphone of microphone the Magic Wire Remote eWind noise Control with Narration Mic reduction or an external microphone is used eScene mode eWhen setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO eWhen the MagicPix function is used eChange of white balance eWhen digital zoom 10x or higher is used eWhen the MagicPix function is used eWhen a menu is displayed e Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain e When the MagicPix function is used e When the scene mode is used e Variable speed search e During repeat p
123. se the supplied AV cable or headphones only otherwise audio may not be played back normally Headphone terminal Q 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 GD USB terminal y 50 12 Speaker 42 Before using S VIDEO Gy Eo Ji 13 Viewfinder 16 75 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 Battery holder 15 Battery release lever BATT 17 Power switch OFF ON 79 Power lamp 19 Quick start recording button QUICK START 32 Quick start recording lamp 32 Menu button MENU 22 Joystick 20 21 Mode dial 20 22 Recording start stop button 28 23 S Video output terminal S VIDEO 44 LCD monitor 15 75 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 25 LCD monitor open release OPEN 75 Reset button RESET 67 Powe
124. sing 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 When the cassette holder cannot be housed eSet the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again eCheck if the battery has run down Inserting removing the cassette e When the cassette holder is in motion do not touch anything except the PUSH mark e When inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording If you overwrite record on a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording e Close the cassette cover tightly e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened slide in the direction of the SAVE arrow the cassette cannot be recorded When recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette slide in the direction of the REC arrow 18 150170861 Inserting removing card Before inserting removing a card be sure to turn the power OFF elf the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open
125. strap through the fixture and through the stopper so it will not come off Extend part O by at least 1 inch 2 cm eFit the other end of the belt similarly 14 LSQTO861 Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood rotate it counter clockwise In order to fit it put into slot and then rotate it clockwise eThe lens hood has a built in lens cover The one touch free style grip belt To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap then you can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily 1 Open the lock cover Q by pinching the projections on both sides Press the lock button 6 to remove the grip belt eWhen removing the grip belt tightly hold the Camcorder with both hands e After removing the grip belt restore the lock cover to the original position 2 Adjust the belt length Flip the belt Slide in the direction indicated by the arrow 3 Fix the belt 3 Put your hand through the strap eUse the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic for more convenience Before using e Hold the Camcorder without covering the Using the LCD monitor microphones or the sensors with your hands L You can record the image while viewing it on the To restore the strap to the grip belt LCD monitor e When returning the grip belt to the grip belt 1 Puta finger on the LCD monitor release and attachment press the lock cover and check if pull th
126. sured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase Others Index ll Numerics Lux MagicPix function 33 H AC Adaptor 16 74 Tour e 40 Audio Dubbing 49 Backlight Compensation 32 Black Balance gt Blank Search Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback tenen Charging the Battery 2 Cinema Function Condensation seen 72 Customer Services Directory 83 mo Date Time Setting 23 Digital Dubbing m Digital ZoOm DPOF Settihg Du bbirig Erasure Prevention Slider 18 A eren eret 46 Frame by frame playback 42 m Image stabilizer function 37 nti 15 75 Limited Warranty Canada 84 Limited Warranty USA je Low Light Mode eene aM Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration 2 26 MagicPix Function Manual Focus sea Mode Dial MotionDV S
127. t Select Adjust 39 4 Select Adjust 39 3 Tape playback mode gt Ad display OFF A gt Playback pause 42 V Stop 42 4 Rewind review playback 42 gt p gt Fast forward cue playback 42 4 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO display OFF Tele macro 33 V Soft skin mode 33 gt Es Backlight compensation 32 5 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL a gt gt Screen display OFF V w White balance 39 Shutter speed Iris or gain value gt Select Adjust 39 4 Select Adjust 39 6 Picture playback mode Screen display OFF gt q Playback stop 44 V Erase 45 4 4 Playback previous picture 44 gt Playback next picture 44 Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen 1 Set LANGUAGE English 09 LANGUAGE Fas Espafiol SETUP ENTER EXIT GD 21 LSQTO0861 Before using Using the menu screen For each individual menu please refer to 61 1 Press the MENU button eThe menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed e Do not switch the mode dial when the
128. the card slot cover 2 Insert remove the card into from the card slot e When inserting a card face the label side towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes eWhen removing the card open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out 3 Securely close the card slot cover Concerning the card Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer This operation may make the card unusable 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 Before using Card access lamp eWhen the Camcorder accesses the card reading recording playback erasing etc the access lamp lights up elf 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 e Opening the card slot cover and inserting or removing the card eOperating the OFF ON switch or the mode dial E SD Memory Card eThe 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 C
129. ting elf 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 You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer 7 Set PRINT gt gt YES to start printing li When you stop printing halfway Move the joystick down Avoid the following operations during printing These operations disable proper printing e Disconnecting the USB cable e Removing the card e Switching the mode dial eTurning 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 WEB or the gt WEB Indication may appear on the LCD monitor However pictures cannot be printed 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 Software Installation 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Setup Menu appears Dirac NotonD STUDIO oq Video Stream USB Driver Driver Cs 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu e USB Driver 51 The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE e Video Stream Driver 53
130. ting 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 a card and set to Picture Playback Mode 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with the supplied USB cable 2 eThe PictBridge indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder When the printer is being recognized the PictBridge indication blinks e When card is inserted in the Camcorder the PictBridge indication does not appear You cannot 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 e We 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 elf there is no file with a DPOF setting 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 50 15070861 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 prin
131. tomatically 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 Send Receive Software Windows amp OK Windows XP Windows Messenger Windows NG Windows 98SE Me 2000 Windows OK Windows MSN 98SE Me 98SE Me Messenger 2000 2000 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 111 450 MHz or higher Celeron 400 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB
132. ty information on page 84 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company 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
133. um 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 e 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 eDuring normal playback image movement may not look smooth 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 Record mode Manual iris gain adjustment elf the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value elf the gain value is increased the noise on the Screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there iris values that are not displayed Shutter speed range 1 60 1 8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode 1 30 1 500 seconds Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster lris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened 0dB 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darken the image Value closer to 18dB brighten the image Values with dB are gain values 41 LSQTO0861 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode O ES 1 Operate with joystick e y Ug Playback Pause 4 hewind R
134. ure DCIM 100CDPFP MISC 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 ein Card Mode the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers e When using the software without indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly eThe 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 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 TAPE RECORDING MENU 5 BASIC REC SPEED BLANK SEARCH 2 WIND CUT SETUP ENTER EXIT gt 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 38 REC SPEED 27 BLANK SEARCH 29 WIND CUT 34 CLOCK SET 23 2 ADVANCE PICT QUALITY 30 FLASH 35 RED EYE 35 FLASH LEVE
135. us does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording a subject with one end located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it e As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass eThe 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 eThe 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 As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject 76 LSQTO861 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power consumption Recording 5 5 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 ElA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC col
136. will be Set to a recording pause eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon appears 2 Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon 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 YES Stopping a blank search midway through Move the joystick down elf the cassette tape has no blank part then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape eThe 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 Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Press the PHOTO SHOT button halfway in order to adjust focusing For auto focusing only eThe iris gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically O Shutter chance mark O The white lamp flashes Focusing The green lamp lights up When in focus No mark When focusing is unsuccessful eThe shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the PHOTO SHOT button is not pressed halfway Please use it as a guide for recording The green lamp lights up When in focus and a good picture can be recorded O White lamp lights up Almost in
137. y B 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 BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you turn on the power 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times e When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen Menus related to playback B AV JACK This switches among the output settings of the AV headphone terminal OUT Automatically switches between AV and headphone output Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in OUT Q e When 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 B REC DATA Set to ON and the settings shutter speed iris gain values and white balance settings 39 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback eWhen the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO the indication AUTO will appear e When there is no data appears on the display e f the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are played back on other equipment the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally B AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STE
138. z 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 1024768 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 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 IEEE1394 a USB 2 0 Hi Speed compliant DirectX 9 0b or later Windows Media Player 6 4 or later Other requirements Mouse 55 LSQTO861 With a PC 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 e When DirectX 9 0b is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the applications disabled 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears

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