Panasonic PV-GS500 manuale d’uso

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0975 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 LSQT0975 Things Y ou Should Know 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 t[...]

3 LSQT0975 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 LSQT0975 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 LSQT0975 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 LSQT0975 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[...]

7 LSQT0975 Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decom pile, or disassemble the S oftware, except to the ex tent either of them is permitted under l aw or regulation of the country wher e Licensee resides. Mats ushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in t [...]

8 LSQT0975 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 12 Parts identification and handling ................... . 12 Attachin g the lens cap .... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... . 14 The one- touch free-style grip belt .[...]

9 LSQT0975 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ... ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... .... . 47 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-by -fram e pl aybac k ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 48 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 48 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 49 Playi ng back card ......... .....[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT0975 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 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 LSQT0975 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 LSQT0975 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC Cable, A C Cable -16- 2) Battery pack -15- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -27- 4) Magic Wire Remote Co ntrol -29- 5) Lens cap -14- 6) Multi cable -53 - 7) Shoul der strap -14- 8) USB cable and CD-ROM -56-, -5[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT0975 (10) Viewf inder -19- , -83- (11) Battery holder -16- (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -16- (13) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -17- (14) Status indicator -17- (15) Menu butto n [MENU] -2 5- (16) Joystick -23- (17) Mode di al -23- (18) Recording start/stop button -31- (19) Focus ring -45 - (20) LCD monitor -19- , -82- (21) LCD mo[...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT0975 (36) 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 similarly. (37) Lens h ood[...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT0975 The one-touch free-st yle grip belt ª To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so i t fits your hand. 1 Adjust the be lt lengt h and the pad positio n. 1 Flip the belt. 2 Adjust the lengt h. 3 Fix the belt. ª To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry o r handle this Camcorder[...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT0975 ª Connecting to th e AC outlet 1 Connect the AC Cabl e to the AC adaptor and the AC Jack. 2 Connect the DC Cabl e to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC Cable to this product. ≥ The output plug of t he AC Cable is not completely connected to the A C adaptor jack. As shown in 1 , there is a gap. ≥ Do not use the power cor[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT0975 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 40 min” indicate[...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT0975 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. ( -19- ) ≥[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT0975 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 20 LSQT0975 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 21 LSQT0975 Insertin g/removing a c assette 1 Fit th e AC adaptor 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 casset[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT0975 Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, set the [OFF/ON] switch t o [OFF] . ≥ If the card is inserted or remov ed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Turn off t he power 1 . ≥ Check that the Status indicator has gone off. 2 Slide t[...]

Before us ing 23 LSQT0975 Selecting a mode Rotate the mo de dial to select the desired m ode. 1 Rotate the mo de dial. ≥ Set your desired mode to 1 . : TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously rec ord still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to[...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT0975 2) Tape re cording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) ≥ 1 is displayed while rec ording on a tape. 3) Tape playback mo de 4) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 6) Card playback mod e 5/5 2 Iris or gain [...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT0975 Help mo de Select an icon for an explanation of the f unction. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pau se. Move the j oystick down unti l icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. ≥ The help mode explains the operation ic o[...]

Before us ing 26 LSQT0975 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. 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joysti ck l eft. ª About th e menu setti ng [...]

Before us ing 27 LSQT0975 4 Press the [ MENU] button or the joystick to complete the settings. ≥ When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, t he brightness of the LCD monitor cannot b e adjusted. ≥ To adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD m onitor and extend the v iewfinder to acti vate it. ≥ These settings wi[...]

Before us ing 28 LSQT0975 (10) Photo shot but ton [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ (11) Rewind/review button [ 6 ] (12) Pause button [ ; ] (13) Stop but ton [ ∫ ] (14) Recording start/stop button [START/STOP] ¢ (15) Playback butto n [PLAY 1 ] (16) Fast f orward/c ue button [ 5 ] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -26- ¢ means that these buttons function in the same mann[...]

Before us ing 29 LSQT0975 ª Selecting the remote co ntrol mode If 2 Camcorders are used s imultaneously, set the mode for on e pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (T he default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the sett i[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0975 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 31 LSQT0975 ≥ Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥ Playback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode. ≥ Slow/frame-by-frame play back. Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. ( -14- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted,[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT0975 ª [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: W hen 5 minutes passes without any operation, th e standby mo de will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [ ; ] blinks and it takes m ore time than usual to start recording after y ou press the recording start/stop but ton. [5 MINUTES] : When 5 mi nutes passes without any operation, the Cam co[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT0975 Recording still pictures on a card while record ing image onto a tape You can rec ord still pictures while recording image ont o a tape. You can als o record mega pixel still pictures. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton fully while recording image onto a tape. ≥ For the number of still pict[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0975 ª To record still p ictures clearl y ≥ When zoom ing in on the subject with a magnification of 4 k or higher , it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recom mend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. ≥ When recording still pictures, ho[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT0975 ª Concerning the focus ing area ≥ When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. If so, move the contrasting object out of the focus area. ≥ Even when it is still di fficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up t[...]

Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT0975 Recording yourself You can rec ord yourself while viewing t he LCD monitor. You c an record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The image is ho rizontally flip ped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) ≥ Extend the viewfinder to see the pict[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT0975 ª To cance l the Magic Pix function Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix indication disappear. ≥ The [0 LU X MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥ If the 0 Lux MagicPix function is selected without reversing the LCD monitor, the [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] indic ation appears. ≥ If [...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT0975 Fade in/fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to display the icon. Mo ve the joystick d own until icon 1 app ears. 2 Move the joysti ck left to select the fade icon [] . ≥ The [FADE O N] indic[...]

Rec ord mod e 39 LSQT0975 Adjusting the Microphone Sens itivity Level When recording, the input level f rom the built-in microphone and the external microphone terminal can be adjusted. ≥ Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [MIC LEVEL] >> [AUTO], [SET r AGC] or [SET]. AGC*: Auto Gain Con trol [AUTO]: AGC is activa[...]

Rec ord mod e 40 LSQT0975 Usin g th e b uilt -in fl ash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FLASH] >> [ ß ] or [ ß A ]. ≥ If [ ß A] is selected, then the f lash will automatically flas h as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton. ?[...]

Rec ord mod e 41 LSQT0975 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 42 LSQT0975 Optical im age stabilizer function On this model, [O.I.S.] is used as the i ndication for Optical I mage Stabilizer. Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tap e/Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I.S.] >> [ON]. ª To canc el the image stabilizer function Set [A DVANCED][...]

Rec ord mod e 43 LSQT0975 Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum shutter speeds and apert ures. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desir ed mode. 1)[...]

Rec ord mod e 44 LSQT0975 Recording in natura l colors (White b alance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance m anually. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick [...]

Rec ord mod e 45 LSQT0975 Manual f ocus adjust ment If auto focusing is dif ficult due to the conditi ons, then manual focusing is available. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. ≥ The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. 3 [...]

Rec ord mod e 46 LSQT0975 ≥ You may see vertical lines of light i n the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject , but this is not a malfunction. ≥ During normal playbac k, image movem ent may not look smoot h. ≥ When recor ding in an extremely bright place, the color of t he screen ma y change or flicker. I f[...]

Playback mode 47 LSQT0975 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 48 LSQT0975 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 th[...]

Playback mode 49 LSQT0975 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. 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 nect to t his t erm inal 2 . It a llow[...]

Playback mode 50 LSQT0975 Playing b ack card ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode. (An operation icon automati cally appears on the LCD moni tor.) 1 Operate with joystick. E : Plays back the previous picture. D : Plays back the next picture. 1 / ∫ : Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on the card in order) start/pause ≥ The power will not turn o[...]

Playback mode 51 LSQT0975 Deleting files recor ded on a car d The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Move the joysti ck left or right to select a file to dele te. ≥ 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 dow[...]

Playback mode 52 LSQT0975 Protecting files on a card Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are protected, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.) ≥ Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC ] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES]. 2 Move the j oystick to select a file to be prot[...]

Edit mode 53 LSQT0975 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[...]

Edit mode 54 LSQT0975 ≥ 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 55 LSQT0975 5 Move the joystick up to select the [ ¥ / ; ] icon again or press t he [ ; ] butt on on t he remote control to stop recording. (Recorder) 6 Stop playba ck. (Player) 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 [ ∫ ] butt[...]

Edit mode 56 LSQT0975 ≥ If a tape has a non-recorded port ion when the tape is dubbed, im ages and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. 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 R[...]

Edit mode 57 LSQT0975 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 [...]

With a PC 58 LSQT0975 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 59 LSQT0975 ≥ Moti on DV ST UDI O -63- : 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 60 LSQT0975 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 environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal comput[...]

With a PC 61 LSQT0975 ª Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer ( For Use as a W eb Came ra ) 1 Install the supplied USB Driver on the provided CD-ROM. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mo de. 3 Set [ADVANCED] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. ≥ To send pictures rec orded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows M[...]

With a PC 62 LSQT0975 4 According to the procedures displayed o n the screen, con tinue the setup. 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 [...]

With a PC 63 LSQT0975 Using Quic k Movie M agic or MotionDV STUDIO When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder can be connec ted to the personal computer with the DV cable. When the OS is Windows XP/2000, 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 64 LSQT0975 3 Click [Next]. ≥ After reading the display ed contents, please carry out the installation according to instructions. 4 Select the V ideo system. 5 After the comp letion of setup, cl ick on [Finish]. ≥ Sample data is inst alled concurrently with the Quick Mov ie Magic/MotionDV S TUDIO software. 6 Clic k [Fin ish]. ª To st[...]

With a PC 65 LSQT0975 2 Check [Install from a list or specific l ocation (Advanced)] and t hen click [Next]. ≥ When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next] after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears. 3 (For Windows XP Users) Check [Don’t search. I will choose t he driver to install] and then click [Next]. (For Windows 2000 Users) Check [Display [...]

With a PC 66 LSQT0975 Usi ng on M aci ntosh ª Operating environm ent on iMovie 4/ iMovie HD OS: Mac OS X v 10.3 t o v 10.4 CPU: PowerPC G3 (400 MHz or higher), G4, G5 Interface: DV (FireWire) ≥ Supplied CD-ROM is available for Windows only. ≥ iMovie/iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or so ld with iLife. ≥ For more information, pleas[...]

With a PC 67 LSQT0975 Notes ≥ Microsoft ® and Windows ® are either registered trademarks or trademark s of Microsoft Corporation in the Un ited States and/or other countries. ≥ Intel ® and Penti um ® are the registered trademarks or trademark s of the I ntel Corporation. ≥ Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/i Movie HD, FireWire are either registered t[...]

With a PC 68 LSQT0975 ª About the SD Memory Card SD Memory Card The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that is available in larg er capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a copyright protection function. ≥ SD Logo is a trademark. ≥ All other company and product names in the operating[...]

Menu 69 LSQT0975 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] -43- [REC SP EED] -30- [WIND CU T] -38 - [ASP ECT] -41- [CLOCK SET ] -18- 2) [ADVANCED] [PICT. QUALITY] -34- [PICTURE SIZE] -[...]

Menu 70 LSQT0975 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -43- [PICT. QUALITY] -34- [PICTURE SIZE] -34- [ASP ECT] -41- [CLOCK SET ] -18- 2) [ADVANCED] [BURST MODE] -42- [FLASH] -40- [RED EY E] -40- [FLASH L EVEL] -40- [O.I.S .] -42- [REC LAM P] -71- [SHTR EFFECT ] -34- 3) [SETUP] [DISPLA Y] -71- [DATE/TIME] -71- [PO WER SA VE] -32- [QUICK [...]

Menu 71 LSQT0975 Menus re lated to recording ª [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 ac cessory shoe. ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the pic t[...]

Others 72 LSQT0975 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 m inutes, the in[...]

Others 73 LSQT0975 0: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -50- PictBridge: Pict Bridge mode -56- 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -52- : Lock set ting - 52- : [640 k 360] Image size : [1280 k 72[...]

Others 74 LSQT0975 CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR: The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette cove r. -21- 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. AGS MO DE ON-REC PAUSED : The AGS function is activat[...]

Others 75 LSQT0975 Functions that cannot be us ed sim ult aneou sly Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Conditions which disable the functi ons ≥ Digital zoom ≥ Pro-Cinema function ≥ Fade ≥ When the Card [...]

Others 76 LSQT0975 Before requestin g repair (Problems a nd solution s) Power/B ody 1: The Camcorde r powe r 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 b[...]

Others 77 LSQT0975 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 starts. For normal use, set this fu nction to [OFF] . ( -71- ) 3: A cassette cannot be inserted. • Has condensation occurred? Wait u[...]

Others 78 LSQT0975 Playback (Pic tures) 1: Al though the Cam corder is correctly co nnected to a TV, play back imag es cannot be seen . The playba ck images ar e vertica l. • Have you selected video input on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel t hat matches the input terminals used for the connection. [...]

Others 79 LSQT0975 5: The Camcorder ma lfuncti ons on editing, dubbing from d igita l video equipment , or using “Mot ionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV” or “Quick Movie Magic”. • If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit (sound recording m ode), 4:3 and Wide, recorded and unrecorded parts, the C[...]

Others 80 LSQT0975 ª About dirty h eads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are n ot properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥ Insert the head cleaner into the Ca mcorder, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds.[...]

Others 81 LSQT0975 ≥ The Camcorder body may be disco lored and the surface finish m ay peel off. ≥ Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints. To rem ove stubborn stains, wring well a cloth t hat is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it with a dry cloth[...]

Others 82 LSQT0975 ª About the c assette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. ≥ The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind t he tape to the beginning and take it out. ≥ If the cassette is left f or more than 6 months (depending on the sto[...]

Others 83 LSQT0975 Viewfinder ≥ To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, dismount the v iewfinder first. When the dust is difficult to remove, ge t rid of it with a cotton swab dampened with water. Then wipe the viewfinder with a dry cotton swab. ≥ To clean the ins ide of the viewfinder, keep pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it out. [...]

Others 84 LSQT0975 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 85 LSQT0975 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digital vi deo tape Record ing/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 [...]

Others 86 LSQT0975 AC ad apto r Inform ation for your safety Dimens ions: Approx . 61 mm ( W) k 32 mm ( H) k 91 mm (D) Approx . 2.40 inch (W) k 1.26 inch ( H) k 3.58 inch ( D) Mass: Approx . 110 g (0.24 lb s) Weight a nd dimensi ons are ap proxima te values. Specifi cations may change witho ut prior n otice. 4:3 mode: ≥ ¢ is displayed only in Ta[...]

Others 87 LSQT0975 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *Please refer to page -17- , concern ing the battery charging ti me and available recording t ime. *NOTE: Accessories 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 88 LSQT0975 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 89 LSQT0975 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 90 LSQT0975 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 91 LSQT0975 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -92- . Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http:[...]

Others 92 LSQT0975 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 [...]

Others 93 LSQT0975 ª Nume ric s 0 Lux MagicP ix Function ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 36 ª A AC Adaptor .......... .... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... .... 16 , 81 Aperture ......... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... .... 45 Audio Dubbing ....... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ...... 55 Auto Ground-Direct ion[...]

Others 94 LSQT0975 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 batería en el respectivo sopo rte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ª Montaje de la batería Empuje la batería co ntra el porta batería y h[...]

Others 95 LSQT0975 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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