Panasonic PV-GS150 manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0861 B 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 LSQT086 1 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 LSQT0861 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 LSQT086 1 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 [...]

5 LSQT0861 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 LSQT086 1 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User Li cense Agreeme nt (f or USB Driver, Video S tream Driver 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[...]

7 LSQT0861 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 responsibl e for any defects in t[...]

8 LSQT086 1 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 12 Parts identification and handling ................... . 12 The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. 14 Using t he LCD monito r ...... ...... ...... ..[...]

9 LSQT0861 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ......... ..... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 42 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-by -fram e pl aybac k ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 42 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 43 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 44 Playi ng back card ... ...... .....[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT0861 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 1 Connect the AC main lead to the AC adaptor and the AC main socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, an d then securely plug it in. ª Fitting 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 LSQT086 1 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 card (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton ª Playing back [...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT0861 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -1 6- 2) Battery pack -16- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -24- 4) Magic wire remot e control with narrati on mic -26- 5) AV cable -4 7- 6) Shoul der strap -14- 7) USB cable and CD-ROM -50- Par[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT086 1 (13) Viewf inder -16- , -75- (14) Battery holder (15) Battery release lever [BATT] -17- (16) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -19- (17) Power lamp -19- (18) Quick start recording b utton [QUICK START] -32- Quick start recording l amp -32- (19) Menu butto n [MENU] -2 2- (20) Joystick -20- (21) Mode di al -20- (22) Recording start/st[...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT0861 (40) 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.) ≥ When the tripod is used, operate the Camcorder from the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic for convenience. (When not using [...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT086 1 ≥ Hold the Camcorder without covering the microphones or the sens ors with your hands. ª To restore the s trap to the grip belt ≥ When returning t he grip belt to the grip belt attachment, pr ess the lock cover 1 and check if the grip belt is securely locked. ª To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so i t fit[...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT0861 Using the viewfin der ª Extending the viewfin der 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pulling the extension knob. ª Adjusting the field o f view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. ≥ You can adjust the brightness of the viewfi nder from the menu. Power supply ª Cha rging the ba tter y Whe[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT086 1 ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BAT T] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it. ≥ Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. Charging time and recordable time The times show n in the table below show the times at a t emperature of 68 o F (25 o C) and a humidity of 60%. T his is [...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT0861 ª When the cas sette ho lder does not come out ≥ Close the c assette cover complet ely, and then open it again completely. ≥ Check if the battery has run down. ª When the cas sette ho lder cann ot be housed ≥ Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥ Check if the battery has run down. ª Inserting/r[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT086 1 ª Card ac cess lamp ≥ When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, eras ing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lam p is lit, then the c ard or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder m ay malfunction. ≥ Opening the ca rd sl[...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT0861 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 want to record t he image on a tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape.) : Tape playback mode Use[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT086 1 2) Tape re cording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 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) Picture playbac k mode Switching the language You can swit ch the language on the scr[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT0861 Using the me nu screen For each individual menu, please ref er to -61- . 1 Press the [ MENU] button . ≥ The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. ≥ Do not switch the mode dial when t he menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu. 3 Move the joystic[...]

Before us ing 23 LSQT086 1 Setting date and time If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥ Set to Tape Rec ording M ode or Car d Recording Mo de. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOC K SET] >> [YES]. 2 Move the j oystick left or right i n order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set th e desired [...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT0861 ª Changing th e picture qual ity on the LCD monitor 1 Set [SETUP] >> [ LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL]. [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LC D monitor becomes c lear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. (The effect will vary d[...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT086 1 (14) Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP] ¢ (15) Playback butto n [ 1 ] (16) Fast f orward/c ue button [ 5 ] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -22- ¢ means that these buttons function in the same manner as t he corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. ª Install a butto n-type ba ttery Install the button-type battery suppli[...]

Before us ing 26 LSQT0861 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic This controller can be used from different h igh and low angles. It is also handy w hen a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this Camcorder m ore easily. (1) Microphon e [MI C] (2) Recording start/stop [...]

Rec ord mod e 27 LSQT086 1 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding Check the following by a trial recording before important events suc h as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder. ª Basic Camcorde r holding 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Run your ha[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT0861 Recording on a tape ≥ Open the lens cover. ( -19- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover.) ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop butto n to start[...]

Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT086 1 ≥ You can s elect a picture quality for s till pictures to be recorded. ( -30- ) ≥ In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that can be recor ded is [640]. ≥ In order to record higher quality still pictures, you must use the card re cording mode. ≥ If the wide mode is used, you cannot record images onto the ca[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0861 ≥ For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -78 - . ≥ The sound cannot be recorded. ≥ While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial. ≥ When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card. ≥ Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this [...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT086 1 Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10 k optically. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Wide-a ngle rec ording ( zoom out ): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close- up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. ≥ When zoom ing in and taking a pict ure while holding the Camcorder by hand, we re c[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT0861 Quick start This Ca mcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥ This is only activated in the following cases. ≥ A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. ≥ A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. 1 Press the [QUICK START] button [...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT086 1 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 [...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0861 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 until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joysti ck left to select the fade icon [] . 3 Press the record ing start/stop butto n. Start recording . (fade [...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT086 1 Usin g t he b uilt -i n flas h Use the built-in flash in order to record stil l pictures in dark places. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ß ] or [ ß A]. ≥ If [ ß A] is selected, then the flash will automatically flas h as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton. ?[...]

Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT0861 Self-timer recor ding You can record s till pictures on a card using the timer. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SE LF TIMER] >> [YES ]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] b utton. ≥ After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After rec ording,[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT086 1 Image stab ilizer f unction Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. ª To canc el the image stabilizer function Set [AD VANC E] >> [EIS] >> [OF F]. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image s[...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT0861 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 39 LSQT086 1 Recording in natura l colors (White bala nce) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions. I f so, you can adjust the white balance manu ally. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick[...]

Rec ord mod e 40 LSQT0861 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 41 LSQT086 1 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥ If the gain value is increased, t he noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/60–1/8000 seconds: Tape Record[...]

Playback mode 42 LSQT0861 Playback mode Playing back ta pe ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 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 / ; icon.) ∫ :S t o p ≥ During cue/review playback, fast-moving im[...]

Playback mode 43 LSQT086 1 Frame-by-frame p layback 1 During playback, press the [ ; ] butt on on the remote co ntrol. 2 Press the [ E ] butt on or t he [ D ] butt on on the remote co ntrol. ≥ Pushing the [ s /V OL r ] lever towards [T ] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this Camcorder during playback pause also turns into[...]

Playback mode 44 LSQT0861 Playba ck on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. ≥ Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. 1 Connect the Camco rder to a TV. ≥ Connect the Camcorder and the TV by using the AV cable 1 . ≥ If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). An S-video co[...]

Playback mode 45 LSQT086 1 ª To display m ultiple p layback file s Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [ s /VOL r ] lever to sw itch the images. Towards [ r ] : Full-screen d isplay (Displays 1 image.) Towards [ s ] : Multi-screen display (Displays 6 f iles on 1 screen.) ≥ In the multi-screen display, ≥ M[...]

Playback mode 46 LSQT0861 Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is f ormatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥ Set to Picture Playback Mo de. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 2 When the co nfirmation message ap pears, select [YES] and press[...]

Edit mode 47 LSQT086 1 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 [PH[...]

Edit mode 48 LSQT0861 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need functional indications or date and time indica tions, press the [OS D] button on the remote control for no indication. (When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications may not [...]

Edit mode 49 LSQT086 1 Audio dubbing You can add music or narrat ion to the recorded cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narratio n Mic or an ext ernal mi crophone securely into the [REMOT E/MIC] terminal as far as it will go. 2 Find a scene tha t you want to add so und to, and press the [ ; ] button o[...]

Edit mode 50 LSQT0861 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer. ) ≥ Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode . 1 Connect t he Camcorder and th e printe[...]

With a PC 51 LSQT086 1 With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your perso nal computer. ª Software Insta llation 1 Turn on Comput er and start up Wind ows. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥ [Setup Menu] appears . 3 Select the so ftware to be i nstalled from [Setup Menu]. ?[...]

With a PC 52 LSQT0861 ≥ Click [Next] and proceed with installation. ≥ After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 6 After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer. ≥ Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver. ≥ Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software. ≥ A mess[...]

With a PC 53 LSQT086 1 Free hard disk sp ace: 250 MB or more Communication Speed: 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface: USB 1.1 or more Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop reso lution of 800 k 600 pixels or more Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound ca rd Speaker or headphones Necessary software: Windows Messenger[...]

With a PC 54 LSQT0861 ≥ When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windo ws 2000) are connected via US B cable, a message, such as the on e below, is displayed. Ho wever, testing by the manufact urer has co nfirmed functio nality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000. C lick [Yes] and proceed. ≥ For Window s 98SE/Me users , “USB Audio Devic[...]

With a PC 55 LSQT086 1 6 Click o n [Audio Tuning Wi zard.. .] in the [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 the HELP file of Windows Messenger to under stand its operation. ≥ During set up, if [Primary video cap[...]

With a PC 56 LSQT0861 ª Installing Vide o Stream Driver Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 or later , installing video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use MotionDV ST UD[...]

With a PC 57 LSQT086 1 ª To start Motion DV STUDIO If you wish to c apture data from a tape, s et the Camcorder to Tape P layback Mode and insert the tape. If you wish to capt ure images from the lens of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. With USB connection cable (suppli ed) OS: Windows X[...]

With a PC 58 LSQT0861 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 [ADVANC E] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. ≥ It enters MotionDV S TUDIO Mode. 3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with USB connection cable. 4 Select [Start] >&[...]

With a PC 59 LSQT086 1 If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal c omputer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged. When the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above ). T herefore, it is imperative that the above op[...]

With a PC 60 LSQT0861 ≥ If you install the USB Driver or video stream driver while the USB Co nnecting cable is being connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recogn ized correctly. In this c ase, delete the USB Driver f rom [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the U SB Driver, and re -i[...]

Menu 61 LSQT086 1 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] -27- [BLANK SEARCH] -29 - [WIND CU T] -34 - [CLOCK SET ] -23- 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT . QUAL ITY] -30- [FLASH] [...]

Menu 62 LSQT0861 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -38- [PICT . QUAL ITY] -30- [PICTURE SIZE] -30- [SELF T IMER] -36- [CLOCK SET ] -23- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -37- [FLASH] -35- [RED EY E] -35- [FLASH L EVEL] -35- [SHTR EFFECT ] -30- [DATE/TIME] -63- [INITIAL SET] -64- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAM P] -63- [DISPLA Y] -63- [REMOTE] -25- [BEE[...]

Menu 63 LSQT086 1 Menus related to taking pictures ª [H.SHOE MIC] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; o ptional) 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 th[...]

Menu 64 LSQT0861 Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of f unctions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) ª [DEMO MODE] If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] wit hout [...]

Others 65 LSQT086 1 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indicat ions R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reache s less than 3 m inutes, t[...]

Others 66 LSQT0861 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: N umber of DPOF Setting -46- : Lock setting -46- : [640 k 480] Image size : [1280 k 960] Image size : [1760 k 1320] Image size ≥ For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 20 48 or more[...]

Others 67 LSQT086 1 UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDE D): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROT ECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard. CARD ERROR: This card is not c[...]

Others 68 LSQT0861 Functions cannot be used 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 ≥ Progressive ≥ When recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously ?[...]

Others 69 LSQT086 1 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) 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 bat[...]

Others 70 LSQT0861 • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. ( -76- ) If so, use t he manual focus mode to adjust the focus. ( -40- ) • Is the M agicPix function set? When t he MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. Indicat ions 1: A sentence is display[...]

Others 71 LSQT086 1 • If the terminal for the A V cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. W ipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then c onnect the cable to the AV 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, mo[...]

Others 72 LSQT0861 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 LSQT086 1 ª Abo ut t he Camc orde r ≥ When the Camcorder is used for a long time, the Ca mcorder body becomes war m, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Camcord er away from ma gnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment. ≥ If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, images or sounds[...]

Others 74 LSQT0861 After use, be sure to take the casset te out and detach the battery from the Camco rder or pull out the AC m ains lead from AC mains socket. ≥ The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, wit h as constant temp erature as possible. (Recommended temper ature: 59 o F to 77 o F (15 o C to 25 o C), Recommended h[...]

Others 75 LSQT086 1 ª Folder structure o f the card The folder structure of the card formatted by the Camcor der will be displayed on the PC as the illus tratio n below. ≥ Up to 999 pictures can be rec orded on 100CDPFP folder etc. ≥ Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder. ª LCD monitor/Viewfinde r LCD monitor ≥ When th[...]

Others 76 LSQT0861 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 LSQT086 1 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 m in; LP: 12 0 min (wi th DVM80) Video Record ing syst em: Digital component Televisi on syst em: EIA Stand ard: 5[...]

Others 78 LSQT0861 ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations. ≥ These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE [640] [1280] [1760] PICTURE QUALIT Y [] [] [] [] [] [] 32 MB 220 440 47 76 24 40 64 MB 44 0 880 98 158 52 8 4 128 MB 88[...]

Others 79 LSQT0861 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 80 LSQT086 1 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-[...]

Others 81 LSQT0861 Request for Servi ce Notice (USA Only) Mail this completed f or m and y our Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: P anasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or service notice, in the unlikely [...]

Others 82 LSQT086 1 Limited Warranty (For USA Custome rs) 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) Lab[...]

Others 83 LSQT0861 Customer Services Directory 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: http:[...]

Others 84 LSQT086 1 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 LSQT0861 Span ish Q uic k Use G uid e/ 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 [...]

Others 87 LSQT086 1 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 detener brevemente la grabac ión. ª Grabaci ón de imáge nes fijas en una tarjeta (Photosho t) ≥ Ajuste al [...]

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