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  • Page 1

    Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0885 A PV -GS16 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the w[...]

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    2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. You have purchased one of the most sophistic[...]

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    3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS16 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device m[...]

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    4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a thi[...]

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    5 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with th[...]

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    6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Contents Things You Should Know ..................................2 Safety Precautions ............................................2 Precautions .......................................................5 Quick Guide ...............[...]

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    7 Playing Back a Tape ....................................... 33 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........33 Slow Motion Playback (Optional Remote Control Only) ....................34 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............34 Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) ....................35 Playback Zoom Function (Option[...]

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    8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use Quick Guide • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lam[...]

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    9 Before Use Recording on a Tape 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 1 2 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the [O[...]

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    10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 13) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) PV-DAC11 LSJA0280 LSFC0018 2) Battery Pack (p. 13) 3) Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p[...]

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    11 Before Use 27 28 29 30 32 31 27 Cassette Holder 28 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15) 29 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45~46, 48) 30 DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 42~43) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 31 White Balance Sensor (p. 29) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13) 32 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 40, 42) Headphone Jack [PHONES] • C[...]

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    12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. 63 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23) 64 Title Button [TITLE] (p. 38) 65 Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MUL[...]

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    13 Before Use • Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) • Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor 31 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. [VCR1]: Press the [ Ι► ] Button and [ ■ ] Butto[...]

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    14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use • For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.  Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 46 , remove the Battery downward or DC Cabl[...]

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    15 Before Use Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder. 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it. • Pull it out mo[...]

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    16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Car[...]

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    17 Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder.  Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD M[...]

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    18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use [CAMERA] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROG.AE] Auto Exposure Mode (pp. 27~28) [EIS] Image Stabilizer (pp. 25~26) [D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 25) [SELF TIMER] Self-timer Recording (p. 24) [USB FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode (p. [...]

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    19 Before Use  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Tape Playback Menu [PLAYBACK] Playback Functions Sub-Menu [SEARCH] Index Search Mode (p. 35) [12bit AUDIO] Audio Selector (pp. 41~42) [AUDIO OUT] Audio Output Mode (p. 58) [USB FUNCTION] USB Functions Mode (p. 48) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [EFFECT ON] Digital Effect On/Off (p. 36) [EFFECT SEL] [...]

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    20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Use  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] Picture Playback Menu [DELETE] Deleting a File Sub-Menu [FILE BY SEL] Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 39) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title (p. 38) [CARD] Card Se[...]

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    21 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording. 1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. 1[...]

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    22 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with the[...]

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    23 Recording Mode  To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ■ ] Button. Digital Still Picture • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Record[...]

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    24 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress. • When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Vie[...]

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    25 Recording Mode Zoom In/Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot. 1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Push the [W/T] Lever 26 towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T]. • Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds. 26 To Ta[...]

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    26 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 to start recording. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 16 about 3 seconds after recording starts. • The image reappears gradually. 41 Fade O[...]

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    27 Recording Mode MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using the Video Flash. 1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button 8 .  To Cancel the MagicPix Function Press the [MAGICPIX] Button again. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56. 8 Soft-Skin Mode This enables you to record skin c[...]

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    28 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) • The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15 . • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [ ►► ] Button 14 or [ ◄◄ ] Button 17 to select a[...]

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    29 Recording Mode 2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15 . • The [AWB] Indication appears. 3 Press the [ ►► ] Button 14 or [ ◄◄ ] Button 17 until the [ ] Indication is displayed. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the [ ] Indication stops fl ashing.  To Resume Automatic Adjustment Pres[...]

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    30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [MANUAL]. 2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Swit[...]

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    31 Recording Mode 1) Multi Mode [MULTI] 2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P] 3) Wipe Mode [WIPE] 4) Mix Mode [MIX] 5) Strobe Mode [STROBE] • Records images with a stroboscopic effect. 6) Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL] • Records images with a trailing effect. 7) Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC] • Produces a mosaic-like image. 8) Mirror Mode [MIRROR] • The [...]

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    32 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] &g[...]

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    33 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [ ◄◄ ] Button 17 to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback. •[...]

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    34 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Variable Speed Search Function 2 Push the [W/T] Lever 26 to select a desired search speed. The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewind[...]

  • Page 35

    35 Playback Mode  Continuous Index Search If the [ ►► ] Button or the [ ◄◄ ] Button 56 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [ ► ] Button 70 or the [ ■ ] Button 68 .) Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) • If the Camcorder is switched from the[...]

  • Page 36

    36 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback Mode. ► : Starting the Slide Show ►► : Playing back the next picture ◄◄ : Playing back the pre[...]

  • Page 37

    37 Playback Mode 1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (pp. 53~54) 3 File Number 1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [MULTI] Button 20 . • The files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number 3 Press the [ / ■ / ◄◄ / ►► ] Button 13 14 16 17 to select[...]

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    38 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • A Multi Title Screen is displayed. • File Name 1 • The selected title is marked with a frame. 5 Press the [MULTI] Button 20 . • The selected title is displayed. • Recording and Photoshot Recording can b[...]

  • Page 39

    39 Playback Mode Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) 2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE]. • When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0]. 3 Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button 15 . • The selected picture is marked with a frame. • The number of[...]

  • Page 40

    40 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button 49 on the Remote Control (Optional). Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed o[...]

  • Page 41

    41 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Playback Mode. 2 Start playback and set the Camcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record, and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35 . • For oth[...]

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    42 Editing Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recorder: 3 While pressing the [ ● REC] Button 52 , press the [PLAY] Button 70 on the Remote Control (Optional). Or while pressing the [REC] Button 7 , press the [BACK LIGHT] Button 10 on the Camcorder. • Record[...]

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    43 Editing Mode PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (Optional) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies. Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV [...]

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    44 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using the Software with a Personal Computer  USB Driver (pp. 44~45) : The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE.  Video Stream Driver (p. 47) : If the Camcorder is conne[...]

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    45 With a PC 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). Click [Open folder to view fi les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users).  Windows 98SE Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable. 1) The message “[...]

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    46 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Note on the driver name 1 displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. Windows XP/2000: • When the Camcorder is in PC Mode: [USB Mass Stor[...]

  • Page 47

    47 With a PC To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • You have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Netw[...]

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    48 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. 19 14 15 13 16 17 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playbac[...]

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    49 With a PC 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. 4 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the Windows Messenger. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to con fi rm that equipment i[...]

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    50 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN Messe[...]

  • Page 51

    51 With a PC 1 About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard • All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by oth[...]

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    52 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MI[...]

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    53 Others Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, the ( ) Indication flashes. R0:45: Remaining Tape Time • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minute[...]

  • Page 54

    54 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SVGA : 800 or more, less than 1 024 XGA : 1 024 or more, less than 1 280 SXGA : 1 280 or more, less than 1 600 UXGA : 1 600 or more, less than 2 048 QXGA : 2 048 or more PICTURE (Cyan): Photoshot Mode PICTURE (Red): While[...]

  • Page 55

    55 Others Notes and Hints  Alarm Sounds When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep • When you start recording • When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] 2 Beeps • When you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times • If you perform a w[...]

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    56 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Quick Start • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed. • When the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick Start Standby[...]

  • Page 57

    57 Others  Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject. • During normal playback, movement in the images may not look smooth. • Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable, avoid recording under fluoresc[...]

  • Page 58

    58 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [ ► ] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R ] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set t[...]

  • Page 59

    59 Others  DPOF • Perform the DPOF Settings with your Camcorder. • Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.  Lock Setting • The Lock Setting carried out by this Camcorder is only effective for this Camcorder. • The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is[...]

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    60 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation Indication [ DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW DETECTED] o[...]

  • Page 61

    61 Others Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If it is left attached to the Camcorder, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable afte[...]

  • Page 62

    62 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 105,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inacti[...]

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    63 Others Playback (Pictures) Pictures cannot be played back even when the [ ► ] Button is pressed. • Is the Mode Dial set to Tape Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cannot be used. (p. 33) Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems.[...]

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    64 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Playback (Sound) Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette w[...]

  • Page 65

    65 Others  Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations. Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 Set [DISPLAY] >> [C.DISPLAY] >> [MEMORY]. 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later. (pp. 12, 18) 3 Start playback or record[...]

  • Page 66

    66 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. Recording Format: Mini DV ([...]

  • Page 67

    67 Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC11-D AC Adaptor Call For Pricing LSJA0288 DC Cable Call For Pricing K2CB2C00014 AC Cable Call For Pricing CGR-D08A/1B 800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 CGR-D16A/1B 1 600 mAh/3 h, Battery Pack $99.95 CGP-D28A/1B 2 800 mAh/5 h, Battery Pack $129.95 CGR-D53A/1K 5 300[...]

  • Page 68

    68 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] [...]

  • Page 69

    69 Others Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please in clude your proof of purchase . (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any [...]

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    70 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., AV[...]

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    71 Others Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us d[...]

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    72 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la literatura inclui[...]

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    73 Others Guía rápida • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de CC esté conectado al adaptador de CA, desconéctelo del adaptador de CA. • La lámpara [CHARGE] se enciende, y comienza la carga. • Cuando la lámpara [CHARGE] se apaga, se ha terminado la carga[...]

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    74 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Grabación de una cinta 1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON]. • La lámpara [POWER] 2 se enciende. 2 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comi[...]

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    75 Others Index A AC Adapto r ..................... 1 3, 6 0 Audio D ubbin g ....................... 41 Auto Foc us ........................... 6 4 B Backligh t ............................... 26 Blac k & Wh ite M ode ..............31 Blan k Sea rch ........................ 22 Buil t-i n LED V ideo L ight ........24 C Cam co rder A cc es sor y [...]

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    Printed in Indonesia LSQT0885 A S1104A1124 P Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985[...]