Panasonic PV-GS320 manuel d'utilisation

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT1091 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 LSQT1091 Things Y ou Should Kno w Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of the 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 LSQT1091 THE FOLLOW ING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. ≥ AS WITH ANY S MALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YO UNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD. THE FOLLOW ING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim[...]

4 LSQT1091 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit. F ollow the saf ety instructions on the unit and the appli cable saf ety instructions listed below . Keep these operating instructions handy f or future reference. 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings[...]

5 LSQT1091 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, [...]

6 LSQT1091 Apparatus Claims of U .S . P atent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, li censed for limit ed viewing. This product incor porates cop yright protection technolog y that is protected by method claims of cer tain U .S. patents and other intellectual proper ty rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of t h[...]

7 LSQT1091 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User Li cense Agre ement (f or USB Driver, Qui ck 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[...]

8 LSQT1091 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 12 Parts identification and handling ................... . 12 Attachin g the lens cap ..... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... . 14 How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.[...]

9 LSQT1091 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ... ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... .... . 42 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-by -fram e pl aybac k ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 43 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 43 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 44 Playi ng back card ......... .....[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT1091 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 1 Connect the AC cable to the A C adaptor and the AC jack. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the m ark and then securel y 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 ssette [...]

Before us ing 11 LSQT1091 ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing t he button 1 , set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. ª Recording o n a tape ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop butto n to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop button again to pause record ing. ª Recording still p ictures o nto a car[...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT1091 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -15 - 2) Battery pack -15- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -26- 4) Multi cable -44-, - 47- 5) USB cable and CD-ROM -50-, -52- Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) White balance se[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT1091 (8) Viewfi nder -18- , -75- (9) USB terminal [ ] -50-, -52- (10) DC input termin al [DC/C.C.IN] -15- (11) DV input/outpu t terminal [DV] -47-, -48-, -50-, -57-, -60- (12) Battery holder (13) Battery release lever [BATTERY] -15- (14) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -16- (15) Status indicator -16- (16) Menu butto n [MENU] -2 4- (17) [...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT1091 (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach t he tripod to the Camcorde r.) ≥ You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card fi rst and then attach the tripod. (33) Lens h ood In ord[...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT1091 Power supply ª Cha rging the ba tter y When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time. ( -1 6- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ( -12-, -79- ) ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. [...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT1091 ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. ≥ Before rem oving the battery, b e sure to set the [OFF/ON ] switch to [OFF]. 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[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT1091 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 Recording M ode. 1 Open the L CD monitor out o r extend the viewfinder to use. ( -18- ) ≥[...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT1091 Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the opened LCD monitor. 1 Pull th e LCD monit or out in the dire ction 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 lens or 90 o 2 towards the vi[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT1091 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 the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened. ≥ Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause r[...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT1091 Insertin g/removing a c assette 1 Fit th e AC adapt or or the bat tery and t urn on the power. 2 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] l ever and open th e 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 casse[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT1091 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, press t he 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 LSQT1091 How to u se the joystick ª Bas ic jo ystick o pera tions Operations on th e menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left or right t o select an item or file and then pus h in the center to set it. ª Joystick an d screen display Push the center of the joy[...]

Before us ing 23 LSQT1091 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 funct ion. ≥ Set to Tape [...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT1091 Switching the language You can switch the language on t he screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE ] >> select the d esired languag e. Using the me nu screen For each individual menu, please ref er to -63- . 1 Press the [ MENU] butto n. ≥ The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is di[...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT1091 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] button . 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] button to exit th e me[...]

Before us ing 26 LSQT1091 Using the r emote control ª Rem ote co ntr ol Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder. (1) On-screen display b utton [EXT DISPLAY] -44- (2) Date/time bu tton [DATE/TIME] -65- (3) Audio dubbi ng button [AUDIO DUB] -49- (4) Record button [ ¥ REC] -48- (5) Directi on b[...]

Before us ing 27 LSQT1091 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 LSQT1091 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding 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 LSQT1091 Recording on a tape Remove the l ens cap. ( -14- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balanc e adjust ment may not fu nction properly. Please tu rn the Camcorde r on after removing the lens cap.) When this unit is purchased, the aspect ratio i s set to [16:9] for recording imag[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT1091 ≥ When connected with the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment ≥ When in PC Connection Mode 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 [...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT1091 ASPE CT [4:3]: : 1280 k 960 : 640 k 480 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the Photosho t button [ ] ha lfwa y in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥ If you set [O.I.S.] t o [ON], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. ([ (MEGA Op[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT1091 : 2048 k 1512 : 1600 k 1200 : 1280 k 960 : 640 k 480 ≥ When you purchase this unit, [ASPECT] is set to [16:9]. The s ides of pictures r ecorded when [16:9] is set may b e cut at printing. Check before printing. ª Sel ect th e pict ure qu alit y fo r photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT.QUALI TY] >> select[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT1091 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 zoom [...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT1091 MagicPix function This function allows you to reco rd color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod an d you can record images free from vibration. ≥ Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display t[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT1091 Tele macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impressive. This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inches). ≥ Set to Tape/Car d 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 LSQT1091 ª To selec t the color for fa de in/fade ou t The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [BLACK] or [WHITE]. ≥ While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you st art recording images. B esides, it als[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT1091 Self-timer recor ding You can record s till pictures on a card using the timer. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 app ears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the self-timer recor ding ic on [ ]. ≥ The [SELF-TIMER ON] indication appears on the[...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT1091 Optical im age stabilizer function This feature r educes t he jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tap e/Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. ª To cance l the optical image stabilizer function Set [A DVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [OFF]. ≥ When recording stil[...]

Rec ord mod e 39 LSQT1091 ª To cance l the scene mode fu nction Set [BAS IC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] swit ch to [AUTO]. Sports m ode ≥ This mode reduces Camcorder s hakes for slow-mot ion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look smoot[...]

Rec ord mod e 40 LSQT1091 ª To set the white bala nce manua lly Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the entire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication. ª About flash ing of the [ ] indication When the m anual adjustment mo de is selected ≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted i[...]

Rec ord mod e 41 LSQT1091 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 right to select aperture ic on [ ] or sh[...]

Playback mode 42 LSQT1091 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 43 LSQT1091 Slow-motion playback/ fra me-b y-fra me p layba ck ≥ Set to Tape Playback M ode. (Slow-m otion 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 44 LSQT1091 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. ≥ Insert a recorded tape or card in to this Camcorder. ≥ Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV. ≥ Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the Multi cable 1 . ≥ If th[...]

Playback mode 45 LSQT1091 “UNPLA YABLE CARD’’ indication may appear as warning. ≥ When playing ba ck still pictures recorded in 4:3 mode ([ ], [ ], [ ], [ ] ) on a wide- screen TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. ≥ When playing ba ck a file reco rded on other equipment, the date and time display is different from when it was recorded[...]

Playback mode 46 LSQT1091 ª Deleting st ill picture files rec orded 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 deleted. Note: To delete multiple files on the SD Card (s elected files) connect t o a PC and use t he SD Dr iv e feat ure. Formatting a card Please be awar[...]

Edit mode 47 LSQT1091 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 wish to record and press the Pho t[...]

Edit mode 48 LSQT1091 ≥ If you recor d (dub) images on to another video device and then play them back on a wide- screen TV, the images may be stretched vertically. In this case, refer to the operating instructions for the dev ice that you are recor ding (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16:9 (f ull). ≥ For m[...]

Edit mode 49 LSQT1091 ª To cancel the standby for re cording When the Camcorder is standby for recording, move the joystick down and select the [ ∫ ] icon or press the [ ∫ ] button on the remote control. ≥ Do not plug or unplug t he DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly. ≥ If a picture (bilingual video, etc.)[...]

Edit mode 50 LSQT1091 ª Before recording with audi o dubbing ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. ≥ When you want to preserve the original sound taken during r ecording, set [ADVANCED] >> [AUDIO RE C] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased af ter recording with audio dubbing.) ≥ Set[...]

Edit mode 51 LSQT1091 3 Move the j oystick left and right to select a desired picture and then press it. 4 Select the desired number of prints. ≥ You can set up to 9 prints. 5 Select the sett ing for d ate printing. ≥ If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is unavailable. 6 Select [PAPER SI ZE]. [STANDARD]: Size specific t[...]

With a PC 52 LSQT1091 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 personal com[...]

With a PC 53 LSQT1091 ≥ Moti on DV ST UDI O -57- : Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to cap ture video recorde d on a tape or 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 computer t o the tape in the Camcorder. 4 Follow the instructio[...]

With a PC 54 LSQT1091 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. Please see chart below: ª Operatin g environm ent OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal compu[...]

With a PC 55 LSQT1091 3 Set [ADVANCED] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. ≥ To send pictures rec orded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Live Messenger/Windows Mes senger/MSN Messenger, set [BASIC] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [ WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to y our personal comput[...]

With a PC 56 LSQT1091 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start Windows Messenger. ≥ Windows Messenger is activated. 6 Click o n [Audio Tuning Wi zard.. .] in t he [Tools] menu to confirm that equi pment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphon e] menu. ≥ Please refer to [...]

With a PC 57 LSQT1091 Using Quic k Movie M agic or MotionDV STUDIO When the OS is Windows 2000/XP, the Camcorder can be connec ted to the personal computer with the DV cable. When the OS is Windows 2000/XP, the Camcorder can be connec ted to the personal computer with the USB cable. However, when the OS is Windows 2000, USB driver must be installed[...]

With a PC 58 LSQT1091 ª Installation o f Q uick Movie Magic/ MotionDV STUDIO 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. ≥ Quit all applications. ≥ [Setup Menu] appears . 2 Click the [Quick Movie Magic]/ [Moti onD V STU DIO]. 3 Click [Next]. ≥ After reading the display ed contents, please carry out the installat[...]

With a PC 59 LSQT1091 ≥ The 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]. ≥ If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider], the confirmation procedur e is completed. If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed ?[...]

With a PC 60 LSQT1091 With DV cable (opti onal) OS: Windows 2000/XP 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mo de or Tape Playb ack Mode. 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer wi th DV cabl e. 3 Select [start] >> [All Programs (Progr ams)] >> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] or [MotionDV STUDIO 5. 6E LE for DV] >[...]

With a PC 61 LSQT1091 ≥ When Camcorder power is turned OFF. ≥ When Mode Dial is turned to change m odes. When using on Mac intosh Drag the [NO_NAME ] or [Untitled] disk icon to the [Trash] and then disconnect the USB cable. If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) 1 Select [start] (>> [Sett ings]) >> [Control Panel], s e[...]

With a PC 62 LSQT1091 ≥ If you install the USB driver while the USB cable is connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recogn ized correctly. In this c ase, delete the driver from [ Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the dr iver and re- install it. Set the Camcorder to T ape Recording Mod[...]

Menu 63 LSQT1091 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] -38- [REC SP EED] -28- [WIND CU T] -36 - [ASP ECT] -37- [CLOCK SET ] -17- 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT. QUALITY] -32- [PICTURE SIZE] -3[...]

Menu 64 LSQT1091 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -38- [PICT. QUALITY] -32- [PICTURE SIZE] -31- [ASP ECT] -37- [CLOCK SET ] -17- 2) [ADVANCED] [O.I.S .] -38- [GUIDE LINES] -38- [SHTR EFFECT ] -32- 3) [SETUP] [DISPLA Y] -65- [DATE/TIME] -65- [PO WER SA VE] -29- [QUICK START] -19- [REMOTE] -27- [BEEP SOUND] -65- [POW ER L CD] -25- [L[...]

Menu 65 LSQT1091 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 picture was taken on the t ape/card. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DAT E/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDI[...]

Others 66 LSQT1091 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining bat tery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indicat ion Recording indicat ions R0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reache s less than 3 m inutes, the[...]

Others 67 LSQT1091 ≥ For images not recorded with this unit, the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is not di splayed. Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights u p or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirm atory i ndications Y : A cassette with the accidental erasure prevent[...]

Others 68 LSQT1091 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 USB cable connected to the Camcorder . Y ou are attempting to record pictures on a t ape/card with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder .[...]

Others 69 LSQT1091 Before requestin g repair (Problems a nd solution s) Power/B ody 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 bat[...]

Others 70 LSQT1091 3: A cassette cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus mode is selected, focus is automatically adjusted. • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto foc[...]

Others 71 LSQT1091 off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the A/V terminal. • Is a picture c ontaining a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by t he Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have y ou se[...]

Others 72 LSQT1091 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 ] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the mes sages [ 3 DEW DET EC T] o r [ 3 EJECT TAPE ] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the [...]

Others 73 LSQT1091 battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the Digital Video Camcorder on. Do not use the Digi tal Video Camcor der near radio tra nsmitt ers or high-v oltage lines. ≥ If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected. Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemi[...]

Others 74 LSQT1091 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 temperat ure has decreased or increased su fficiently, recharging s[...]

Others 75 LSQT1091 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 LSQT1091 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 phenomena, adjus t the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite color under different light sourc es. By recognizin g which is the white color under sunlight and which is the[...]

Others 77 LSQT1091 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recording form at: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digital vi deo tape Recor ding/play back time: SP: 80 min; LP: 120 m in (with DVM80) Video Record ing syst em: Digital component Televisi on syst em: EIA Stand ard: 525 l[...]

Others 78 LSQT1091 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 inch (W) k 1.26 inch ( H) k 3.58 inch (D) Mass: Approx . 110 g (0.24 lb s) Specifi cations may change w ithout prio r notice . [4:3] mode: ≥¢ is displayed only in Tape Recording Mode. ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approxima[...]

Others 79 LSQT1091 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *Please refer to page -16- , concern ing the battery charging ti me and available recording t ime. NOTE: A ccessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Accessory# *CGA-DU21A/1B PV -DDC9 (For USA) PV -DDC9-K (For Canada) Description 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium[...]

Others 80 LSQT1091 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA 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-6[...]

Others 81 LSQT1091 Request for Servi ce Notice (USA Only) Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or service 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 p[...]

Others 82 LSQT1091 Limited Warranty (For USA Custome rs) Panasonic 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 Ninet[...]

Others 83 LSQT1091 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page -84- . Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at[...]

Others 84 LSQT1091 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panaso nic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m aterial and workmanship and agrees to re medy any suc h defect for a period as stated below from the date of o [...]

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Others 86 LSQT1091 Spani sh Q uick U se G uide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la ba tería 1 Conecte el cable eléctri co de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta la baterí a en el respectivo sopo rte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ª Montaje de la batería Empuje la batería co ntra el porta batería y [...]

Others 87 LSQT1091 ª Cómo apag ar la ali mentación 1 Mientra s que oprim e el botón 1 , ponga el inter ruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF]. ª Grabaci ón en un a cinta ≥ Ajuste al m odo de grabación de cinta. 1 Oprima el botón de inic io/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. 2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación p ara[...]

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