Panasonic PV-GS250 manual

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 Things Y ou Should Kno w Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of t he 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 LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse eng ineer, decompile, or disassem ble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under l aw or regulation of the country wher e Licensee resides. M atsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in t h[...]

8 LSQT0862 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 12 Parts identification and handling .................... 12 Fitti ng the lens cap.. ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ..... 14 The one- touch free-style grip be[...]

9 LSQT0862 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ... ...... ..... ...... ...... .... ....... .... . 41 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-b y-fr ame play bac k ....... .... ...... ... ...... .. 42 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 42 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 43 Playi ng back card ... ...... ...[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT0862 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the b at tery 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 LSQT0862 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 bu tton to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop butto n again to pause record ing. ª Recording still p ictures o nto a c[...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT0862 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -1 7- 2) Battery pack -16- 3) Remote control, button-type ba ttery -24- 4) Magic wire remot e control with narrati on mic -26- 5) Lens cap -14- 6) AV cable -4 6- 7) Shoul der strap -14- 8) USB cable an[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT0862 (14) Viewf inder -16- , -77- (15) Battery holder (16) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT ] -17- (17) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -20- (18) Power lamp -20- (19) Quick start recording b utton [QUICK START] -32- Quick start recording l amp -32- (20) Menu butto n [MENU] -22- (21) Joystick -20- (22) Mode di al -20- (23) Recording start[...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT0862 (41) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder t o 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 LSQT0862 The one-touch free- style grip 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 Cam corder more eas ily. 1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinch ing the project ions 2 on both sides. Press the lo ck butto n 3 to remove the grip belt. ≥ When rem oving the grip belt, tigh[...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT0862 Using the viewfin der ª Extending the viewfin der 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pulling the extension knob. ª Lifting up the viewfind er 1 Lift it up by pinching the v iewfinde r extens ion knob. ª Adjusting the field o f view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob. ≥ You can adjust the[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT0862 ª Connecting to th e AC outlet 1 Conn ect th e AC cabl e to the AC ada pto r an d the AC jack. 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor. 3 Connect the DC cable to this pro duct. ≥ Lift up the viewfinder beforehand. ≥ The output plug of t he AC cable is not completely connected to the A C adaptor jack. As shown in 1 , [...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT0862 Insertin g/removin g a casset te 1 Slide the [O PEN/EJECT] lever and ope n the cassette cover. ≥ When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette . ≥ When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely inser [...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT0862 Inserting/removing a card Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [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 Open the LCD monitor a nd then open the card slot cover. 2 Insert/remove the card i nt[...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT0862 Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic whit e balance adjustment may not f unction properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing t he lens cap. ª How to turn on th e power 1 While pressing t he button 1 , set the [OFF / ON] swit ch to [ON]. ≥ The power la[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT0862 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 scre[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT0862 Using the me nu screen For each individual menu, pleas e refer to -62- . 1 Press the [ MENU] butto n. ≥ 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 LSQT0862 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 in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set th e desired va[...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT0862 ª In order to i ncrease the brightness of the entire LCD mo nitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button . ≥ The [POWER LCD] lamp lights u p. ≥ If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal. ≥ Press this button again, and t he lamp will go off and the brightne[...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT0862 (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 supplie[...]

Before us ing 26 LSQT0862 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic This controller can be used from dif ferent high 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 LSQT0862 Record mode Check bef ore rec ording 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 han[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT0862 Recording on a tape ≥ Remove the lens cap. ( -14- ) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balanc e adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.) ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop bu tton to start r[...]

Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT0862 Recording still pictures on a card while record ing image onto a tape You can rec ord still pictures while rec ording image onto a tape. ≥ 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 pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -80 - . [...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0862 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button h alfway i n order to adjust focusing. (F or auto focusing only) ≥ If you set [EIS] to [O N], then the image stabilizer function will be more effective. (MEGA Optical image stabilizer will be indicated.) ≥ [...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT0862 ª Select the siz e of still pi ctures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SI ZE] >> select the desired picture size. [2048]: 2048 k 1512 [1600]: 1600 k 1200 [1280]: 1280 k 960 [640]: 640 k 480 ª Sel ect th e pi cture qua lity for photoshot images 1 Set [ BAS IC] > > [P ICT. Q UALIT Y] >[...]

Rec ord mod e 32 LSQT0862 ª To use the z oom micropho ne functio n Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the t ele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ≥ Set to Tap e Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ª About the v ariable spee d zoom [...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT0862 Backlight compensation function This protects a b acklit subject from being darkened. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ≥ The image on the screen will becom e brighter. ª To return to normal recor[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0862 Tele-macro function By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the im age can be impres sive. This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 16 inc hes (40 cm). ≥ Set to Tape/Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the tele-[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT0862 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 LSQT0862 Self-timer recor ding You can record s till pictures on a card us ing 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 LSQT0862 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Records still pictures co ntinuously at a certain interval. ≥ Set to Card Recor ding Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE ] >> [640]. 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. 3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT ] butt on. ª To stop Ra pidFire Cons ecutive Photoshot m [...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT0862 ª To cance l the scene mode fu nction Set [BAS IC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] swit ch to [AUTO]. Sports m ode ≥ For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. ≥ During normal playback, the image movement may not look sm [...]

Rec ord mod e 39 LSQT0862 ª To set the white bala nce manua lly Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a white subject on the ent ire screen, move the joystick up to select the [ ] indication. ª About flash ing of the [ ] indicati on When the m anual adjustme nt mode is selected ≥ Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted[...]

Rec ord mod e 40 LSQT0862 Manual shutter speed/apertur e adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. When recording people outdoors at night, select a slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the subject and the ba ckground will become brighter. Aperture Adjust it when th e screen is too bright or too dark. ≥ Set to Ta[...]

Playback mode 41 LSQT0862 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 42 LSQT0862 Slow-motion playback/ fra me-b y-fra me p layb ack ≥ Set to Tape Playb ack Mode. (Sl ow-motion 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 43 LSQT0862 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 44 LSQT0862 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 scre en.) ≥ In the multi-screen display, ≥ M[...]

Playback mode 45 LSQT0862 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 Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 2 When the co nfirmation message appears, select [YES] and press t[...]

Edit mode 46 LSQT0862 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 wis h to record, and press the [PH[...]

Edit mode 47 LSQT0862 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need funct ional indications or date and time indica tions, press the [OSD] 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 48 LSQT0862 ≥ The size of still pictures recorded on a car d from the external input becomes [640]. (This is not maga-pixel still-pict ure recording.) ≥ When recording still pictures on a card, you cannot record sound. ª Analog/dig ital conversio n When setting [ADVANC E] >> [DV OUT] >> [ ON], you can output video input f[...]

Edit mode 49 LSQT0862 ª To cancel the standby for re cording When the Camcorder is in standby for recording, move the joystick down and select the [ ∫ ] icon. ≥ Do not plug or unplug t he DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be com pleted properly. ≥ If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and sub sound has been[...]

Edit mode 50 LSQT0862 5 Press the [ ; ] button on the remote control to star t audio dubbing . ≥ When the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used, start recording with the [TALK] button pres sed. ≥ Talk into the microphone. Or start play on the playing device. 6 Press the [ ; ] button on the remote control to stop audi o dubbing . [...]

Edit mode 51 LSQT0862 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting t he 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 print[...]

With a PC 52 LSQT0862 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 b e installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥[...]

With a PC 53 LSQT0862 ≥ 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 54 LSQT0862 RAM: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) 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 [...]

With a PC 55 LSQT0862 ≥ When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windo ws 2000) are connected via US B cable, a m essage, such as the on e below, is displayed. However, 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 56 LSQT0862 6 Click o n [Audio Tuning Wi zard.. .] in t he [Tools] menu to confirm that equi pment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphon e] menu. ≥ Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to under stand its operation. ≥ During set up, if [Primary video cap[...]

With a PC 57 LSQT0862 ª Installing Vide o Stream Driver Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or late r. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 or later , installing video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver must be installed when you co nnect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use MotionDV ST [...]

With a PC 58 LSQT0862 ª To start Motion DV STUDIO If you wish to c apture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape P layback Mode and insert t he tape. If you wish to capt ure images from the lens of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the T ape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. With USB connection cable (suppli ed) OS: Windows X[...]

With a PC 59 LSQT0862 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 60 LSQT0862 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 ). Therefore, it is imperative that the above oper[...]

With a PC 61 LSQT0862 ≥ 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 t his case, delete the USB Driver f rom [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the U SB Driver, and re -i[...]

Menu 62 LSQT0862 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] -37- [REC SP EED] -27- [BLANK SEARCH] -29 - [WIND CU T] -34 - [CLOCK SET ] -23 - 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT . QUA LITY] -31- [FLASH] [...]

Menu 63 LSQT0862 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -37- [PICT . QUA LITY] -31- [PICTURE SIZE] -31- [SELF T IMER] -36- [CLOCK SET ] -23 - 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -37- [FLASH] -35- [RED EY E] -35- [FLASH L EVEL] -35- [EIS] -36- [SHTR EFFECT ] -31- [DATE/TIME] -64- [INITIAL SET] -65- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAM P] -64- [DISPLA Y] -64- [REMOT[...]

Menu 64 LSQT0862 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 the[...]

Menu 65 LSQT0862 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 t he initial shipping condition.) ª [DEMO MODE] If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] wit hout[...]

Others 66 LSQT0862 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: T ime 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 minutes, th[...]

Others 67 LSQT0862 ( ): Photoshot picture q uality -31- 0: Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) : Slide show playback -43- PictBridge: PictBridge mode -51- 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -45- : Lock setting -45- : [[...]

Others 68 LSQT0862 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 co[...]

Others 69 LSQT0862 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 fun ctions ≥ Progressive ≥ When recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously ?[...]

Others 70 LSQT0862 Before request ing re pair (Problems and solutions) Power/B ody 1: The Camc order pow er cann ot be tur ned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may ha ve operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds . If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the[...]

Others 71 LSQT0862 • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. ( -78- ) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. ( -39- ) • Is the M agicPix function set? When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. Indicat ions 1: A sentence is displayed[...]

Others 72 LSQT0862 3: Although the Camcor der is co rrectly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen. • 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. 4: Playback pi cture is not clear. • Are the heads of the C [...]

Others 73 LSQT0862 6: The warning/alarm indication [ ° ] appears when the Camcorder is opera ted in the WEB camera mode. • Did you press t he menu button or the recor ding start/stop button? Y ou cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WE B camera mode. • Is the setting for t he remote contr ol correct? • Did you attempt to p[...]

Others 74 LSQT0862 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 to 20 se[...]

Others 75 LSQT0862 Do not use benzi ne, pai nt thi nner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder. ≥ Before cleaning, det ach the battery or pull out the AC m ains lead from the AC m ains socket. ≥ The Camcorder body may be discoloured and the s urface finish may peel off. ≥ Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints[...]

Others 76 LSQT0862 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 77 LSQT0862 ª LCD monitor/Viewfinde r LCD monitor ≥ When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry so ft cl oth . ≥ In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation m ay form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with so ft dry cloth. ≥ If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly dark er than usual immediately[...]

Others 78 LSQT0862 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 phen omena, adjust the white balance. White balance adjustment determines the wh ite color under different light sourc es. By recog nizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the[...]

Others 79 LSQT0862 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use di gital vide o SD form at) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digit al video tape Record ing/p layback tim e: SP: 80 m in; LP : 120 min ( with DVM 80) Video Record ing syst em: Digital component Televisi on sy stem: EIA Stand ard:[...]

Others 80 LSQT0862 ≥ The numbers shown in the tab le 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] [1600] [2048] PICTURE QUALIT Y 32 MB 220 440 47 7 6 30 47 18 29 64 MB 440 880 98 158 6 3 9 8 39 62 128 MB[...]

Others 81 LSQT0862 Camcorder Accessory S ystem *Please refer to page -17- , concern ing the battery charging t ime and available recording time. *NOTE: A ccessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer. Accessory# *CGA-DU21A/1B PV -DDC9 (For USA) PV -DDC9-K (For Canada) Description 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium[...]

Others 82 LSQT0862 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-5[...]

Others 83 LSQT0862 Request for Servi ce Notic e (USA Only) Mail this completed f or m and your Proof of Purchase along with y our 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 ser vice notice, in the unlikel[...]

Others 84 LSQT0862 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) Labo[...]

Others 85 LSQT0862 Customer Servi ces Direct ory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -86- . 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: htt[...]

Others 86 LSQT0862 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panaso nic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ont ario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc. warrants this produc t to be free from def ects in material and workma nship and agrees to re medy any suc h defect for a period as stated below from t he date o[...]

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Others 89 LSQT0862 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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