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  • Page 1

    Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0953 A PV -GS32 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[...]

  • Page 3

    3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS32 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 Important Safety Instructions 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 with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ve[...]

  • Page 5

    5 Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protecti[...]

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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 About Recording .............................................22 Recording on a Tape ......................................22 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) ...............................................[...]

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    7 Playing Back a Tape ....................................... 32 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........32 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............33 Playing Back a Memory Card .........................33 Slide Show ...................................................... 34 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ...........34 Writin[...]

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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 Using • 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 [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging s[...]

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    9 Before Using 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape 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 Tape Playba[...]

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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 Using 13 10 11 12 14 15 Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 11) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) K2GJ2DC00011 K2KC4CB00020 LSFC0018 2) Battery Pack ([...]

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    11 Before Using Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. 20 18 16 19 17 16 Cassette Holder 17 Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 13~14) 18 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 40, 43) 19 DV Input/Output Terminal (p. 3[...]

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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 Using Using the Battery • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.[...]

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    13 Before Using Re-attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. • The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt. 1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight. To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length[...]

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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 Using 2 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette. 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pr[...]

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    15 Before Using 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 Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cau[...]

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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 Using Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on[...]

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    17 Before Using With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN ▼ ] Knob 1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. • The Viewfinder is now deactivated. • It can open up to 90°. 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The L[...]

  • Page 18

    18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] 33 to select the top menu. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ► ] 33 or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the Joystick Co[...]

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    19 Before Using  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME D/T SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 49) [ ADVANCE] Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search Mode (p. 23) [ REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 21) [ REC STDBY] Recording Sta[...]

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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 Using  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME PROTECT D/T NO SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 49) [ PROTECT] [...]

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    21 Before Using LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • [...]

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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 2/2 About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 32 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 32 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with[...]

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    23 Recording Mode Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function) • The [ ] indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon appears during the Blank Search . • Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode. • If there is no blank left on the Cassette, th[...]

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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 To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the [LIGHT] Button 31 . 1 Recording wit[...]

  • Page 25

    25 Recording Mode 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON]. • The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.7 seconds. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 51.  To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp [...]

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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 Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.  To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page [...]

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    27 Recording Mode 2/2 1/2 1/2 Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. • The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter.  To Re[...]

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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 1/2 Soft-Skin Mode This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer[...]

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    29 Recording Mode 3/3 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3  To Cancel the Scene Mode Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch [...]

  • Page 30

    30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3/3 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL]. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white[...]

  • Page 31

    31 Recording Mode 3/3 3/3 Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] 33 to adjust the iris. 24 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon [...]

  • Page 32

    32 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].[...]

  • Page 33

    33 Playback Mode Still Playback/ Still Advance Playback This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback. • Set to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. • The [ ΙΙ► ] or [ ◄ΙΙ ] Indication appears. • With each push of the [W] Button, still pic[...]

  • Page 34

    34 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • The [ ] Indication is displayed. • Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds.  To Stop the Slide Show Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] to select [ ] again. • For other notes concerning th[...]

  • Page 35

    35 Playback Mode 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , or ► ] 33 to select a desired picture and press the Joystick Control 33 . • The selected picture is marked with a frame. • The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed. Writing Printing Data on a Card ( DPOF Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the num[...]

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    36 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card. • When formatting the card all protected files (lock) are also deleted. •[...]

  • Page 37

    37 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 32 to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 32 33 23 Editing Mode 2 Insert a tape which already has recorded[...]

  • Page 38

    38 Editing Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 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 c[...]

  • Page 39

    39 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer. Software Installation (For Windows) • If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet, please download the USB Driver and Video Stream Driver. With a PC 1 In order to download and install the Driv[...]

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    40 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1 2 [Windows 98SE/Me/2000] [Windows XP] 4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). 5 Click [Open folder to view fi les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP u[...]

  • Page 41

    41 With a PC To disconnect USB cable safely  For Windows If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. In such case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely. 1 Double click the icon in task tray. • Hardware disconnect dialog appears. Note on the driver n[...]

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    42 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Installing the Video Stream Driver To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the following conditions must be met. • Windows XP SP2 or later is needed. • To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start] >> [A[...]

  • Page 43

    43 With a PC • When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB Cable, a message, such as the one below, is displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed. 2 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 1 [...]

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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 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the scre[...]

  • Page 45

    45 With a PC 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]. 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the MSN Messenger. 6 Select [USB Audio Device] in the [Microphone] menu. When starting the MSN Messenge[...]

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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 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 the software or the driver from [Add/Remove Pro[...]

  • Page 47

    47 With a PC Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with othe[...]

  • Page 48

    48 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: → → → → . If the batt[...]

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    49 Others Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. • The initializing takes a little while. • Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 20) that has been adjusted.  To Display Date/Time Indication[...]

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    50 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo NO CARD: No card is inserted. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO DATA: There are no recorded files on the card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You ar[...]

  • Page 51

    51 Others • Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. • When using a card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, and f[...]

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    52 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Backlight Compensation Function • When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. • If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancel[...]

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    53 Others During setting in the manual adjustment mode • When the setting is completed, it will remain lit.  Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment • If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. • You may see vertical lines o[...]

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    54 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cautions for Use  After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (pp. 13~14) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (p. 14) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the View fi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 11~12, [...]

  • Page 55

    55 Others If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer. • If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time than normal. • If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturb[...]

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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 • If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a Servicenter. Please consult a dealer. • Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the prod[...]

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    57 Others  LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood LCD Monitor • In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth. • If your Camcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal tempera[...]

  • 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 The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (pp. 13~14) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (pp. 11~12) • Is the battery in use dis[...]

  • Page 59

    59 Others Although the Camcorder is correctly 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 that matches the input terminals used for the connection. Playback picture is not clear. • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If t[...]

  • Page 60

    60 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, [...]

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    61 Others 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 (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 1[...]

  • Page 62

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others 62 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC14 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables Call For Pricing CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Call For Pricing CGA-DU12A/1B 1 1[...]

  • Page 63

    63 Others 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] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 4. Shi[...]

  • Page 64

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others 64 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 dela[...]

  • Page 65

    65 Others 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., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic/Quasar Video Products [...]

  • Page 66

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others 66 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.pana[...]

  • Page 67

    67 Others 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 incluida para evitar problemas. La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su Camcorder est[...]

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    68 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • 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 • El indicador [CHAR[...]

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    69 Others 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON]. • [...]

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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 Index A AC Adaptor ......................11, 54 Auto Focus ............................60 B Backlight ................................27 Blank Search .........................23 Built-in LED Video Light ........24 C Camco[...]

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