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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly . LSQT0832 A PV -GS2 Digital V ideo Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , [...]
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2 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o W ARNING : 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 N[...]
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3 Declaration of Conformity T rade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV -GS2 Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic W ay Secaucus New Jersey 07094 T elephone Number : 1-800-21 1-P ANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This[...]
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4 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 1 1. 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 [...]
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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 a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Y ou (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software de fi ned in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions o[...]
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7 Contents Before Use Things Y ou Should Know ......................................... 2 Safety Precautions ................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ............................................... 4 Precautions .............................................................. 5 Quick Guide ...........................[...]
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8 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 A[...]
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9 Before Use 2 Set the Mode Dial to T ape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 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 [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial to T ape Playba[...]
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10 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use 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 -DAC1 1 LSJA0280 L[...]
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11 Before Use 25 26 27 28 30 29 25 Cassette Holder 26 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15) 27 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45-46, 48, 51) 28 DV Input/Output T erminal (pp. 42-43) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 29 White Balance Sensor (p. 28) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13) 30 Audio-Video Output Jack [A V OUT] (pp. 40, 42) Headphone Jack [PHONES][...]
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12 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder . 61 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23) 62 Title Button [TITLE] (p. 38) [...]
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13 Before Use Using the Remote Control (Optional) • Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order , the parts number is LSSQ041 1 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. • Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) • Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from[...]
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14 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use • For other notes concerning this item, see page 56. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BA TTERY RELEASE] Switch [...]
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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[...]
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16 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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[...]
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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 Moni[...]
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18 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use 1) [CAMERA] Camera Setup Sub-Menu [PROG.AE] Auto Exposure Mode (p. 27) [EIS] Image Stabilizer (p. 25) [D.ZOOM] Digital Zoom (p. 25) [SELF TIMER] Self-timer Recording (p. 2[...]
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19 Before Use [CREA TE TITLE] T itle Creation (pp. 37-38) 4) [RECORDING] Recording Setup Sub-Menu [REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 21) [AUDIO REC] Audio Recording Mode (p. 21) 5) [DISPLA Y] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLA Y] Display Mode (p. 55) [DA TE/TIME] Date and T ime Indication (p. 55) [C.DISPLA Y] Counter Display Mode (p. 55) [C.RESET] Co[...]
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20 For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Before Use [PICTURE PLA YBACK MENU] Picture Playback Menu 2) [DIGIT AL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a T itle (p. 38) 3) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture[...]
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21 Before Use • If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication fl ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery . • The clock uses the 12-hour system. Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication fl ashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion. 1 [...]
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22 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 36 to T ape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mo[...]
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23 Recording Mode T o Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button 12 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled. • We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button fi rst at the position where you wish to record[...]
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24 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 progres[...]
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25 Recording Mode T o T ake Close-up Shots of Small Subjects ( Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magni fi cation is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. T o Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zoo[...]
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26 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start recording. 3 Release the [F ADE] Button 15 about 3 seconds after recording start[...]
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27 Recording Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. 1 Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. 18 13 14 12 15 16 • The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. T o Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [...]
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28 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recording in Natural Colors ( White Balance) Depending on the scene or lighting conditions, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out na[...]
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29 Recording Mode Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will become reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source. In this case, adjust the White Balance. • F[...]
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30 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 17 to [...]
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31 Recording Mode T o Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGIT AL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. T o Cancel the Digital Effect Set [T APE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGIT AL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. Mu[...]
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32 Recording Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. Mix Mode: [...]
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33 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a T ape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 36 to T ape Playback Mode. 3 Press the [ ] Button 16 to rewind the tape. • Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start play[...]
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34 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o V ariable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [ ► ] Button 14 . • The [1X ] Indication ap[...]
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35 Playback Mode Continuous Index Search If the [ ] Button or the [ ] Button 54 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer , search can be continued at several-second intervals. (T o cancel, press the [ ► ] Button 68 or the [ ] Button 66 .) Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control. Howev[...]
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36 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back fi les recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. ► : Starting the Slide Show : Playing back the n[...]
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37 Playback Mode 1 Folder File Number 2 Picture Size (p. 55) 3 File Number T o Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [MUL TI] Button 19 . • The fi les recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode. 1 Picture Size 2 File Number 3 Folder File Number 3 Press the [ / / / ] Butt[...]
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38 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • A Multi Title Screen is displayed. • File Name 1 • The selected title is marked with a frame. 5 Press the [MUL TI] Button 19 . • The selected title is display[...]
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39 Playback Mode Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Set [PICTURE PLA YBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >&[...]
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40 Playback Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o T o Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the [OSD] Button 47 on the Remote Control (Optional). Playing Back on Y our TV By connecting your Camcorder with [...]
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41 Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a T ape 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 36 to T ape 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 3[...]
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42 Editing Mode For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Recorder: 3 While pressing the [ REC] Button 50 , press the [PLA Y] Button 68 on the Remote Control (Optional). Or while pressing the [REC] Button 7 , press the [BACK LI[...]
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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 a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o With a PC Using the Software (Optional) with a Personal Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer . Software I[...]
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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/Me Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable. 1 For Windows 98SE [...]
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46 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o (For Macintosh) OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 – X v 10.2 CPU: iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5 RAM: 64 MB or more • Y ou can view images stored on the M[...]
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47 With a PC T o use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • T o upgrade Windows XP to SP1, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) • Y ou have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Network (L[...]
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48 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 2 Set [CAMERA] or [PLA YBACK] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAMERA]. 18 13 14 12 15 16 1 Set the C[...]
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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 T uning Wizard...] in the [T ools] menu to con fi rm that equipmen[...]
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50 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o • 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 automati[...]
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51 With a PC Installing DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (Optional Software) 1 T urn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into the personal computer ’ s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen appears. 5 After the completion of setup, click on [Finish]. 3 Click [DV STUDIO]. 4 Click [[...]
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52 With a PC For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with the type of the OS. 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select t[...]
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53 With a PC About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer • When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer , folders will be displayed as in the fi gure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been [...]
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54 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Others Indications V arious functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • When the battery power becomes low , the Indication chang[...]
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55 Others 640 : [640 x 480] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder , the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.) SVGA : 800 or more, less than 1 024 XGA : 1 024 or more, less than 1 280 SXGA : 1 280 or mo[...]
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56 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. • If the [CHAR[...]
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57 Others • If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals between recorded pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card using this Camcorder . Quick Start • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed. • When the Camcorder is left in the Recordin[...]
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58 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • Y ou may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly re fl ective subject. • During normal[...]
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59 Others 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. (T o cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If you want to use the headphones to listen [...]
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60 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o DPOF • Perform the DPOF Settings with your Camcorder . • V erifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. W ait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. Lock Setting • T[...]
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61 Others 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 Vie w fi nder or the LCD Monitor and the messages [DEW DETECTED] or [EJECT T APE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear . In this case, follow the procedure below . Blinking in yellow[...]
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62 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 ev[...]
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63 Others 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 inactive or always lit. However , this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. View fi nder • Do no[...]
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64 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Playback (Pictures) Pictures cannot be played back even when the [ ► ] Button is pressed. • Is the Mode Dial set to T ape Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cann[...]
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65 Others Playback (Sound) Sounds cannot be played back. • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLA YBACK] Sub-Menu of the [T APE PLA YBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? T o play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (p. 41) • Is the V ariable Speed Search Function workin[...]
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66 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 [DISPLA Y] >> [C.DI[...]
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67 Others Speci fi cations Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Speci fi cations may change without prior notice. Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) T ape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.[...]
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68 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV -DAC1 1A AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $1 19.95 CGR-D08A/1B 800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 [...]
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69 Others TO OBT AIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F , 6 AM-10:30 AM SA T , P ACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: P ANASONIC SERVICES COMP ANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98[...]
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70 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 p[...]
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71 Others Limited W arranty P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC CORPORA TION OF AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 P ANASONIC SALES COMP ANY , DIVISION OF MA TSUSHIT A ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., A VE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 P[...]
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72 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature request[...]
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73 Others Este símbolo tiene por fi nalidad 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 incluida para evitar problemas. La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador . Su Camcorder [...]
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74 Others For a ss ist an c e, pl ea se c al l : 1- 80 0 -211 - PANA (7 262 ) o r , co nt ac t us v ia t he w eb a t: h t tp : // w w w. pa na son ic .co m / co nt ac ti nf o 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 d[...]
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75 Others 2 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación nuevamente para detener la grabación. 1 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. Grabación de una image[...]
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Others Index Printed in Japan LSQT0832 A S0204A0 P Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina[...]