Panasonic PV-GS300 manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0974 A For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(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 Digital Video Camcorder Operating[...]

2 LSQT0974 Things Y ou Should Know Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of t he most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market today. Used proper ly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the t ag located on [...]

3 LSQT0974 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a resi dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy[...]

4 LSQT0974 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only w ith dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. I nstall in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near a[...]

5 LSQT0974 Precaut ions USE & LOCATION ≥ TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, s[...]

6 LSQT0974 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User Li cense Agre ement (f or USB Driver , Quick Mov ie Magic and MotionDV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in thi s End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the term s and conditions of this A[...]

7 LSQT0974 Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse eng ineer, decompile, or disassem ble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under l aw or regulation of the country wher e Licensee resides. M atsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsibl e for any defects in t [...]

8 LSQT0974 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 12 Parts identification and handling .................... 12 The one- touch free-style grip belt .................. 14 Power supply .......... ........................[...]

9 LSQT0974 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ... ...... ..... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 43 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-b y-fr ame play bac k ..... ...... .... ..... .... .... 44 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 44 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 45 Playi ng back card ... ...... ...[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT0974 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the b at tery 1 Connect the AC Cabl e to the AC adaptor and the AC main socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, an d then securely plug it in. ª Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks. ª Inserting/re moving a ca [...]

Before us ing 11 LSQT0974 ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing t he button 1 , set the [O FF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. ª Recording o n a tape ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop bu tton to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop butto n again to pause record ing. ª Recording still p ictures o nto a c[...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT0974 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, A C Cable -15- 2) Battery pack -15- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -26- 4) Multi cable -48 - 5) Shoul der strap -14- 6) USB cable and CD-ROM -51- Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) Buil[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT0974 (11) Viewf inder -18- , -75- (12) Battery holder (13) Battery release lever [BATT] -15- (14) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -16- (15) Status indicator -16- (16) Menu butto n [MENU] -24- (17) Joystick -22- (18) Mode di al -21- (19) Recording start/stop button -29- (20) LCD monitor -18- , -75- (21) LCD monitor open part [OPEN] -18- [...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT0974 (37) Shoulde r strap fi xture This is a fixture for attaching the shoulder s trap to hang the Camcorder from your neck or shoulder. ≥ Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch). ≥ Fit the other end of the belt sim ilarly. (38) Lens h oo[...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT0974 Power supply ª Cha rging the b at tery When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time ( -16- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ If the DC Cab[...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT0974 Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are f or when the temperature is 25 o C (77 o F) and the humidity is 60%. If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 o C (77 o F), the c harging time will become longer. A Charging time B Maximum cont inuously recordable time “1 h 10 min” indicate[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT0974 ª How to turn the p ower on and off with the LCD mon itor/view finder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off wit h the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Reco rding Mode. 1 Open the L CD monitor ou t or extend the viewfinder to use. ( -18- ) ≥[...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT0974 Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Place your finger on OPEN an d pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow. ≥ It can open up to 90 o . 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to you r preference. ≥ It can rotate up to 180 o 1 towards the l[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT0974 Quick Star t When Quick Start is ON the battery power is sti ll being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed. The Camcorder will r esume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after t he LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened. ≥ Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause [...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT0974 Insertin g/removing a casset te 1 Fit th e AC adapt or or the bat tery and t urn on the power. 2 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] lever and ope n the cassette cover. ≥ When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 3 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette . ≥ When inserting a casset[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT0974 3 Insert/remove the card i nto/from the card slot. ≥ When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in wit h one stroke as far as it goes. ≥ When remov ing the card, pres s the center of the card and then pull it straight out. 4 Securely close the card slot cover. ª Concerning the card ?[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT0974 How to u se the joyst ick ª Bas ic jo ysti ck oper ati ons Operations on th e menu scre en 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 t hen push in the center to set it. ª Joystick an d screen display Push the center of the[...]

Before us ing 23 LSQT0974 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) ≥ 1 is displayed only when the ([ AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 6) Card playback mod e Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the f unction. ≥ Set to Tape [...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT0974 Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE ] >> select the desired languag e. Using the me nu screen For each individual menu, pleas e refer to -63- . 1 Press the [ MENU] butto n. ≥ The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is disp[...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT0974 ª Operating with re mote control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used. 1 Press the [ MENU] butto n. 2 Select a me nu item. ≥ Use the direction buttons ( 3 , 2 , 1 , 4 ) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit. 3 Press the [ MENU] butto n to exit the me[...]

Before us ing 26 LSQT0974 Using the r emote control ª Remo te co ntro l Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder. (1) On-screen di splay button [EX T DISPLAY] -45- (2) Date/time bu tton [DATE/T IME] -65 - (3) Audio dubbi ng button [AUDIO DUB] -50- (4) Record button [ ¥ REC] -49- (5) Direction[...]

Before us ing 27 LSQT0974 ª Remote co ntrol usable ra nge ≥ The distance between the remote control and the Camcor der: Within approx. 5 m (16 feet) Angle: Approx. 10 o up and 15 o down, lef t, and right ª Selecting the remote co ntrol mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneous ly, set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to [V[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT0974 Record mode Check bef ore rec ording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a l ong time. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorde r positioning 1) Hold the Camcorder wi[...]

Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT0974 Recording on a tape ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. ≥ The lens co ver opens automatica lly. 1 Press the record ing start/stop bu tton to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop butto n again to pause record ing. ≥ For the recor ding time o n a tape, refer to -16- . ≥ Carry out a recording check ( -30- ) t[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0974 Reco rdi ng ch eck The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be set to a rec ording pause. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move th e joystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to sel[...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT0974 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. ≥ The lens co ver opens automatica lly. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button h alfway i n order to adjust focusing. (F or auto focusing only) ≥ If you set [O.I.S.] t o [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ (MEGA O[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT0974 ª Select the siz e of still pi ctures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SI ZE] >> select the desired picture size. ASPECT [ 16:9]: : 2048 k 1152 : 640 k 360 ASPE CT [4:3] : : 2048 k 1512 : 1600 k 1200 : 1280 k 960 : 640 k 480 ª Sel ect t he pi ctur e qua lit y fo r photoshot images 1 Set [BAS[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT0974 ª Digital zo om function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, t hen the digital z oom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25 k to 700 k . ≥ Set to Tap e Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25 k ] or [700 k ]. [OFF]: Optical zo om[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0974 MagicPix functions This function allows you to reco rd 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 You can r[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT0974 Tele macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impres sive. This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inches). ≥ Set to Tape/Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 appears. 2[...]

Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT0974 Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] > > [ON]. ª To cance l the wind noise reductio n function Set [BASIC] >> [WI ND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥ The default setting is [ON]. ≥ Reduc[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT0974 ≥ The picture m ay appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. ≥ Set the flash to [ ] whe re using a flash is prohibited. ≥ Do not block the flash by han d or any other means. ª When the flash is not used Set [AD VANC ED] >> [F LASH ] >> [ ] . ª To adjust the brightness of th e fla sh 1 [...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT0974 Wide/4:3 func tion This allows you to record images c ompatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide F unction Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are recorded with a 4:3 aspect ratio. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Wide F unction Set [BAS IC] >> [ASPEC T] >> [16: 9]. 4:3 Function [...]

Rec ord mod e 39 LSQT0974 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Records still pictures co ntinuously at a certain interval. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [ ] or [] . 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. 3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT ] butt on. ª To stop Ra pidFire Cons ecutive Photosh[...]

Rec ord mod e 40 LSQT0974 ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look sm ooth. ≥ Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodi um light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. ≥ If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly ref lective subject, vertical lines of lig[...]

Rec ord mod e 41 LSQT0974 When the b lack balance is adjusted, the screen will temporarily be b lack. 1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 3 Adjustment completed (Lights up .) Man ual fo cus adju stme nt If auto focusing is dif ficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥ Set to Tape /C[...]

Rec ord mod e 42 LSQT0974 Manual shutter speed/apertur e adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when th e screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the j oystick left or rig ht to s elect aperture ic on [ ] or [...]

Playback mode 43 LSQT0974 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick. 1 / ; : Playback/Pause 6 : Rewind/Re view pla yback (Rev erts to play back with the 1 / ; icon. ) 5 : F ast forw ard/Cue pla yback (Re verts to play back with the 1 / ; ico[...]

Playback mode 44 LSQT0974 Slow-motion playback/ fra me-b y-fra me p layba ck ≥ Set to Tape Playb ack Mode. (Sl ow-motion playba ck can only be perf ormed by usin g the remote control.) Slow-mot ion playb ack 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[...]

Playback mode 45 LSQT0974 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. ≥ Insert a recorded tape or card i nto this Camcorder. 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV. ≥ Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the Multi cable 1 . ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also con nec t to this te rm inal 2 . It allows[...]

Playback mode 46 LSQT0974 ≥ If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the “UNPLA YABLE CARD ’’ indication may appear as warning. ≥ When playing ba ck still pictures rec orded in 4:3 mode ( , , , ) on a wide-screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate.[...]

Playback mode 47 LSQT0974 ª Deleting st ill picture file s recorded on a card by othe r equipment ≥ A still picture file (other t han JPEG) that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be erased. Note: To delete multiple files on the SD Card (s elected files) connect t o a PC and us e the SD Drive feat ure. Formatting a card Please be aware t[...]

Edit mode 48 LSQT0974 Edit mo de Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scene s that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥ Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. 2 Pause at t he scene you wi sh to record, and press the [PH[...]

Edit mode 49 LSQT0974 ª When neither image nor sound from the Camco rder is outp ut to the TV se t ≥ Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. ≥ Check the [12bit AUDIO] settings. ( -50- ) ≥ Check the connected terminal. Using the DV Cable for Recor ding (Digital Dubbing) By connecting ot her digital video equipment with DV termina[...]

Edit mode 50 LSQT0974 Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. (Audio dubbing can onl y be per formed by using the remote contr ol.) ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 When u sing an externa l microp hone, securely insert th e plug into the [MIC] terminal. 2 Find a scene tha t you want to add so und to, and press the [ ;[...]

Edit mode 51 LSQT0974 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting t he Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer. ) ≥ Insert a card and set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Connect t he Camcorder and th e printer w[...]

With a PC 52 LSQT0974 With a PC Check bef ore Use Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer. Check the required software an d drivers with the table described below and then install them from the CD-ROM. Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. 1) Copying files in th e card onto the p ersonal co[...]

With a PC 53 LSQT0974 ≥ Moti on DV ST UDI O -56- : Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to cap ture video recorde d on a tape o r images viewed through the lens of a Camcorder. Connecting t he Camcorder with the DV cable also allows you to output images edited on the personal comput er to the tape in the Camcorder. 4 Follow the instructi[...]

With a PC 54 LSQT0974 Using as a Web came ra If the Camcorder is c onnected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Note: ≥ Do not conn ect the USB cable until the USB Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using th e same operating syst em. Pleas[...]

With a PC 55 LSQT0974 ≥ To send pictures rec orded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger/MSN Mes senger, set [BASIC] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [ WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to y our personal computer. When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indica[...]

With a PC 56 LSQT0974 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphon e] menu. ≥ Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to under stand its operation. ≥ During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ª Setting up MSN M essenge[...]

With a PC 57 LSQT0974 RAM: 256 MB or more (Adding more memor y enables you to ope rate the personal computer m ore comfor tably .) Hard disk: Ultra DMA – 33 or more Free hard disk sp ace: 640 MB or more (When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for data of approx. 4 minutes.) Interface: DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE 1394.a) USB 2.0 — A type (Hi-Sp[...]

With a PC 58 LSQT0974 ª To start Q uick Movie M agic or MotionDV STUDIO If you wish to c apture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape P layback Mode and insert t he tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to t he Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. (MotionDV STUDI O only) About [...]

With a PC 59 LSQT0974 4 Click [Standard Univer sal PCI to US B Host Controller] and then click [Next]. 5 Clic k [Fin ish ]. ≥ The update of the driver is completed. Connect the Camcorder. Connecti ng the Camcorder t o a p ersonal computer 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mo de or Tape Playb ack Mode. 2 Set [BASIC] or [ ADVANCED] >> [US[...]

With a PC 60 LSQT0974 To disc onnect USB cable saf ely If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below y ou can disconnect t he cable safely. 1 Double click the icon in task tray. ≥ Hardware disconnect dialog box appears. 2 Select [...]

With a PC 61 LSQT0974 ≥ Although t he screens i n these O perating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example, other languag es are supported as well. ≥ These instruct ions do not co ver the basic operations of the pers onal computer or define any terms . For this inform ation, refer to the Operating Instruct ions which accom pan[...]

With a PC 62 LSQT0974 ª Abo ut th e fol der struc tur e whe n usi ng the Memory Card in a persona l computer ≥ When a C ard with data recorde d on it is inser ted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as sho wn in the following figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this f older are recorded in the JPEG format. [MIS[...]

Menu 63 LSQT0974 Men u Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual m enu indications. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -39- [REC SP EED] -28- [WIND CU T] -36 - [ASP ECT] -38- [CLOCK SET ] -17 - 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT. QUALITY] -32- [FLASH] -36- [R[...]

Menu 64 LSQT0974 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -39- [PICT. QUALITY] -32- [PICTURE SIZE] -32- [ASP ECT] -38- [CLOCK SET ] -17 - 2) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] -39- [FLASH] -36- [RED EY E] -37- [FLASH L EVEL] -37- [O.I.S .] -38- [REC LAM P] -65- [SHTR EFFECT ] -32- 3) [SETUP] [DISPLA Y] -65- [DATE/TIME] -65- [PO WER SA VE] -29- [QUICK[...]

Menu 65 LSQT0974 Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the pic ture was taken on the tape. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [ DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDIO REC[...]

Others 66 LSQT0974 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM Date/Time indication Recording indicat ions R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reache s less than 3 minutes, the ind[...]

Others 67 LSQT0974 No.00: File number 1: N umber of DPOF Setting - 47- : Lock set ting -47- : [640 k 360] Image size : [2048 k 1152] Image size : [640 k 480] Image size : [1280 k 960] Image size : [1600 k 1200] Image size : [2048 k 1512] Image size ≥ For images not recorded with this unit, the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ s[...]

Others 68 LSQT0974 PUSH THE R ESET SWIT CH: An irregularity in t he 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: Y o u are attempting to t urn the mode dial in PC Connect ion Mode with the[...]

Others 69 LSQT0974 Before request ing repa ir (Problems a nd soluti ons) Power/B ody 1: The Camc order pow er cann ot be tur ned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may ha ve operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds . If the Camcorder still cannot be used, t[...]

Others 70 LSQT0974 • Is the casset te cover open? I f the cover is open, the Camcorde r may not operate normally. Clo se the cassette c over. ( - 20- ) 2: The screen has changed suddenly. • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MOD E] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration[...]

Others 71 LSQT0974 4: Playback pi cture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Camcor der dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. Clean the heads by using t he head cleaner for digital video (optional) . ( -72- ) • If the terminal for t he Multi cable is soiled, noises may appear on t he screen. Wipe the soil off the termin[...]

Others 72 LSQT0974 Cautions for Use ª About condensa tion If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [ 3 ] is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD mon itor and the mess ages [ 3 DEW DETECT] or [ 3 EJECT TAPE] ( only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow t he procedure below .[...]

Others 73 LSQT0974 Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. ≥ If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the Camcorder body may becom e deformed and the surface finish m ay peel off. ≥ Do not keep rubber or plastic pro ducts in contact with the Camcorder for a long time. When you u se your Camcorder in a sandy o[...]

Others 74 LSQT0974 ª About the AC ada ptor ≥ If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. ≥ If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low , the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. Aft er the battery tem perature has decreased or increased su fficiently, recharging [...]

Others 75 LSQT0974 ª LCD monitor /viewfind er LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry so ft cl oth . ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation m ay form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with so ft dry cloth. ≥ If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly dark er than usual immediatel[...]

Others 76 LSQT0974 ª White balanc e The image recorded by the Camcorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To av oid such phen omena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite color under different light sourc es. By recog nizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the[...]

Others 77 LSQT0974 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use di gital vide o SD form at) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digit al video tape Record ing/p layback tim e: SP: 80 min; LP: 120 m in (with DVM80) Video Record ing s ystem: Digital component Televisi on sy stem: EIA Stand ard: 52[...]

Others 78 LSQT0974 AC ad apto r Informa tion for you r safety Dimens ions: 61 mm (W ) k 32 mm ( H) k 91 mm (D) (2.40 i nch (W) k 1.26 inch (H) k 3.58 i nch (D)) Mass: Approx . 110 g ( 0.24 lbs ) Weight and dimensi ons are approxi mate values . Specifi cations may change with out prior n otice. [4:3] mode: ≥ The numbers shown in the tab le are app[...]

Others 79 LSQT0974 Camcorder Accessory S ystem *Please refer to page -16- , concern ing the battery charging t ime and available recording time. *NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your l ocal dealer. Accessory# *CGA-DU21A/1B PV -DDC9 (For USA) PV -DDC9-K (For Canada) Description 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium[...]

Others 80 LSQT0974 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For US A Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR P ALMCORDER ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S A CCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-[...]

Others 81 LSQT0974 Request for Servi ce Notic e (USA Only) Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or ser vice notice, in the unlikely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of pur chase. (F ailure to do so will dela y y our repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , please[...]

Others 82 LSQT0974 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Labor[...]

Others 83 LSQT0974 Customer Servi ces Direct ory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty 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: htt[...]

Others 84 LSQT0974 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panaso nic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ont ario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc. warrants this produc t to be free from def ects in material and wor kmanship and agrees to re medy any suc h defect for a period as stated below from t he date o[...]

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