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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0973 C 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 LSQT0973 Things Y ou Should Know Thank y ou for choosing Panasoni c! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable pr oducts on the market today. Used proper ly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the t ag located on t[...]

3 LSQT0973 FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and f ound to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are desi gned to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a resi dential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy[...]

4 LSQT0973 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 LSQT0973 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 LSQT0973 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for Video S tream Driver) 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 Agreement. If Licensee does not agr[...]

7 LSQT0973 Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decom pile, or disassemble the S oftware, except to the ex tent either of them is permitted under l aw or regulation of the country wher e Licensee resides. Mats ushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsibl e for any defects in t[...]

8 LSQT0973 Contents Before using Quick Gui de ........ .... ...... ....... .... ...... .... ....... ..... 10 Accessor ies ...... .... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 12 Parts identification and handling ................... . 12 Attachin g the lens cap ..... ...... ...... .... ....... ...... . 14 The grip belt ........ .... ...... .[...]

9 LSQT0973 Playback m ode Playi ng back tape ......... ..... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 40 Slow-motion playback/ fram e-by -fram e pl aybac k ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... 40 Variable-speed searc h function ..................... 41 Playbac k on TV....... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ....... .... . 42 Playi ng back card ... ...... .....[...]

Before us ing 10 LSQT0973 Quick Guide ª Cha rging the ba tter y 1 Connect the AC cable to the A C 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 ss[...]

Before us ing 11 LSQT0973 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 butto n to start recording. 2 Press the record ing start/stop button again to pause record ing. ª Recording still p ictures o nto a car[...]

Before us ing 12 LSQT0973 Before u sing Accesso ries The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -1 6- 2) Battery pack -16- 3) Lens cap -14- 4) AV cable -4 5- 5) Shoul der strap -14- 6) USB cable and CD-ROM -48- Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) Recording lamp -60- (2) Grip belt -[...]

Before us ing 13 LSQT0973 (10) Viewf inder -15- , -71- (11) Battery holder (12) Battery release lever [BATT] -16- (13) Power switc h [OFF/ON] -19- (14) Status indicator -19- (15) Quick start recording b utton [QUICK START] -31- Quick start recording l amp -31- (16) Menu butto n [MENU] -2 1- (17) Joystick -20- (18) Mode di al -19- (19) Recording sta[...]

Before us ing 14 LSQT0973 (37) Shoulde r strap fi xture ≥ Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch). ≥ Fit the other end of the belt similarly. (38) Lens h ood In order to rem ove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clo ckwise 1 . In order to fit it, put into slot[...]

Before us ing 15 LSQT0973 Using the L CD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Put a finger o n the LCD monitor release and pull the LCD monit or out in the direc tion of the arrow. ≥ The viewfinder is n ow deactivated. ≥ It can open up to 90 o . 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to you r preferen[...]

Before us ing 16 LSQT0973 Power supply ª Cha rging the ba tter y When this product is purchas ed, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥ Battery charging time ( -17- ) ≥ We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥ If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥ If the DC inp[...]

Before us ing 17 LSQT0973 Charging time and recordable time The times show n in the table below show the times at a t emperature of 25 o C (77 o F) and a humidity of 60%. T his is just a guide. If t he temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will becom e longer. A Charging time B Maximum cont inuous recordable tim[...]

Before us ing 18 LSQT0973 ª When the cas sette ho lder cann ot be housed ≥ Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥ Check if the battery has run down. ª Inserting/re moving t he cassette ≥ When the cassette holder is in motion, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark. ≥ When inserting a previously recorded cassette, us[...]

Before us ing 19 LSQT0973 ª Card ac cess lamp ≥ When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, eras ing, etc.), the access lamp lights up. ≥ If the following operations are performed when the access lam p is lit, then the c ard or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder m ay malfunction. ≥ Opening the ca rd slo[...]

Before us ing 20 LSQT0973 How to u se the joystick ª Bas ic jo ystick o perat ions Operations on th e menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and t hen push in the center to set it. ª Joystick an d screen display Push the center of the jo[...]

Before us ing 21 LSQT0973 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 6) Picture playback mode Switching the language You can switch the language on t he screen display or the menu screen. 1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English]. Using the m enu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -58- . 1 Press the [M ENU] butto[...]

Before us ing 22 LSQT0973 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the m enu screen Press the [MENU] button. ª To get back t o the previous screen Move th e joysti ck l eft. ª About th e menu setti ng ≥ The menu screen does not appe ar during recording. And you cannot record when the menu screen appears. ª Operating with re mo[...]

Before us ing 23 LSQT0973 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder ª Adjusting th e brightness a nd color level 1 Set [ SETU P] >> [L CD SET] or [E VF SET ] >> [YES]. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] : Brightness of the LCD monitor : Color level of the LCD monito r [EVF SET ] : Brightness of [...]

Before us ing 24 LSQT0973 (10) Photo shot but ton [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ (11) Rewind/review button [ 6 ] (12) Pause button [ ; ] (13) Stop but ton [ ∫ ] (14) Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP] ¢ (15) Playback butto n [PLAY 1 ] (16) Fast f orward/c ue button [ 5 ] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -22- ¢ means that these buttons function in the same man[...]

Before us ing 25 LSQT0973 ª Selecting the remote co ntrol mode If 2 Camcorders are used s imultaneously, set the mode for on e pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (T he default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the sett i[...]

Rec ord mod e 26 LSQT0973 Record mode Check bef ore reco rding Check the following by a trial recording before important events suc h as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder. ª Basic Camcorde r positioning 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Run your[...]

Rec ord mod e 27 LSQT0973 Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. ( -14- ) (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 the lens cap.) ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Press the record ing start/stop butto n to start reco[...]

Rec ord mod e 28 LSQT0973 Recording still pictures on a card while record ing image onto a tape You can rec ord still pictures while recording 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 -74 - . ?[...]

Rec ord mod e 29 LSQT0973 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) ≥ The iris/gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically. 1 Shutter chance mark ± (The white lamp flashes.): Foc[...]

Rec ord mod e 30 LSQT0973 ª Select the siz e of still pi ctures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select a desir ed pictur e size. [1760]: 1760 k 1320 [1280]: 1280 k 960 [640]: 640 k 480 ª Sel ect th e pictu re qu alit y for photoshot images 1 Set [ BASIC ] >> [PICT . QUA LITY ] >> se lect a desir[...]

Rec ord mod e 31 LSQT0973 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 32 LSQT0973 ≥ When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may t ake some time until the w hite balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the s cene last recorded. (When the M agicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the s cene last recorded is ret[...]

Rec ord mod e 33 LSQT0973 Soft skin mode This allows the sk in color to be recorded in a softer tone. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the soft skin i con [ ]. ª To cance l the soft sk in mode Select the [ ] icon again. ≥ If the background or anything else in[...]

Rec ord mod e 34 LSQT0973 Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] > > [ON]. ª To cance l the wind noise reductio n function Set [BASIC] >> [WI ND CUT] >> [OFF]. ≥ Reduces the wind noise depending on th[...]

Rec ord mod e 35 LSQT0973 Image stab ilizer f unction Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥ Set to Tape Re cording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. ª To canc el the image stabilizer function Set [AD VANC E] >> [EIS] >> [OF F]. ≥ When a tripod is used, we recommend that you turn the image st[...]

Rec ord mod e 36 LSQT0973 Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode autom atically sets optimum shutter speeds and apert ures. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desir ed mode. 1)[...]

Rec ord mod e 37 LSQT0973 Recording in natura l colors (White bala nce) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions. I f so, you can adjust the white balance manu ally. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick [...]

Rec ord mod e 38 LSQT0973 Manual f ocus adjust ment If auto focusing is dif ficult due to the conditi ons, then manual focusing is available. ≥ Set to Tape /Card Recordi ng Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [FOCUS]. ≥ The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. 3 [...]

Rec ord mod e 39 LSQT0973 Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥ If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥ If the gain value is increased, t he noise on the screen increases. ≥ Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/60 to 1/8000 second s: Tape Rec o[...]

Playback mode 40 LSQT0973 Playback mode Playing back tape ≥ 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 ima[...]

Playback mode 41 LSQT0973 Frame-by-frame p layback 1 During playback, press the [ ; ] but ton on the remote co ntrol. 2 Press the [ E ] butt on or t he [ D ] butt on on the remote co ntrol. ≥ Pushing the [ s /V OL r ] lever towards [T ] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this Camcorder during playback pause also turns into [...]

Playback mode 42 LSQT0973 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 43 LSQT0973 ª To display m ultiple p layback file s Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [ s /VOL r ] lever to sw itch the images. Towards [ r ] : Full-screen d isplay (Displays 1 image.) Towards [ s ] : Multi-screen display (Displays 6 f iles on 1 screen.) ≥ In the multi-screen display, ≥ Mo[...]

Playback mode 44 LSQT0973 Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is f ormatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥ Set to Picture Playback Mo de. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 2 When the co nfirmation message ap pears, select [YES] and press[...]

Edit mode 45 LSQT0973 Edit mo de Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scene s that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥ Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. 2 Pause at t he scene you wish to record, and press the [PHO[...]

Edit mode 46 LSQT0973 ≥ For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥ When you do not need functional indications or date and time indica tions, press the [EXT DISPLAY] button on the remote control for no indication. (Whe n you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable, these indications [...]

Edit mode 47 LSQT0973 Audio dubbing You can add music or narrat ion to the recorded cassette. ≥ Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an exte rnal microphone securely into the [MIC] termina l as far as it will go. 2 Find a scene tha t you want to add so und to, and press the [ ; ] button on the remote control. 3 Press the [AUDIO DUB] button on the [...]

Edit mode 48 LSQT0973 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBrid ge) To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer. ) ≥ Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode . 1 Connect t he Camcorder and th e printe[...]

With a PC 49 LSQT0973 With a PC Check bef ore Use Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer, check the required driver wit h the table described below and then install them from the CD-ROM. 1) Copying files in th e card onto the personal computer ≥ PC mode 2) Using the Cam corder as a WEB camera ≥[...]

With a PC 50 LSQT0973 Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. ≥ It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the powe r supply of the Camcorder. ª Using Built-in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and perso nal computer with the US B cable, you can transfer still i[...]

With a PC 51 LSQT0973 Using as a Web came ra If the Camcorder is c onnected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Note: ≥ Do not conn ect the USB cable unt il the Video Stream Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using th e same operating syst[...]

With a PC 52 LSQT0973 ª Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer ( For Use as a W eb Came ra ) 1 Insta ll the supplied Video S tream Drive r on the provided CD-ROM. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mo de. 3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM]. ≥ To send pictures rec orded on a tape to another personal computer usin[...]

With a PC 53 LSQT0973 ª Setting up Windows M essenger When starting Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (Howev er, the screen is not display ed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. 2 Select [.NET Messaging [...]

With a PC 54 LSQT0973 DV DATA Stream ing Function When the OS is Windows X P the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed. ≥ Do not conn ect the USB cable unt il the Video Stream Driver is installed. ª Operatin g environm ent OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer [...]

With a PC 55 LSQT0973 If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed ≥ Update the driver with the f ollowing procedure. 1 Click [Update Driver...]. 2 Check [Install from a list or specific l ocation (Advanced)] and t hen click [Next]. 3 Check [Don’t search. I will choose t he driver to install] and then click [Next]. 4 Click [Standard Uni[...]

With a PC 56 LSQT0973 Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will di ffer depending on your OS, operating environm ent and the mode of the Camcorde r. ≥ Some Operating Systems , may not show the icon in dicating that you may safely discon nect in task tray. (OS may b e set not to show.) Make sure Camcor der’s Card Acce ss L[...]

With a PC 57 LSQT0973 ≥ When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB connection cable. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and r econnect the cable. ≥ If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, the [...]

Menu 58 LSQT0973 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] -36- [REC SP EED] -26- [BLANK SEARCH] -28 - [WIND CU T] -34 - [CLOCK SET ] -22- 2) [ADVANCE] [PICT . QUAL ITY] -30- [EIS] -35[...]

Menu 59 LSQT0973 ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MO DE] -36- [PICT . QUAL ITY] -30- [PICTURE SIZE] -30- [SELF T IMER] -34- [CLOCK SET ] -22- 2) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -35- [SHTR EFFECT ] -30- [DATE/TIME] -60- [INITIAL SET] -61- 3) [SETUP] [REC LAM P] -60- [DISPLA Y] -60- [REMOTE] -25- [BEEP SOUND] -60- [LCD SET] -23 - [EVF SET ] -23- [PO[...]

Menu 60 LSQT0973 Menus related to taking pictures ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indicati ons. ≥ The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the pic ture was taken on t he tape. ≥ You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DAT E/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AUDIO RE[...]

Menu 61 LSQT0973 Other menus ª [INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of f unctions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) ª [DEMO MODE] In the Tape Recording Mode, if you s et to [SETUP[...]

Others 62 LSQT0973 Others Indications Various functions and the Ca mcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indicat ions R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥ Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reache s less than 3 m inutes, th[...]

Others 63 LSQT0973 ≥ For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. : 2 048 or more : 1 600 or more, less than 2048 : 1 280 or more, less than 1600 : 1024 or more, less than 1280 : 8 00 or more, less than 1024 : 640 or more, l ess than 800 (The size is not displ[...]

Others 64 LSQT0973 CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: Y o u are at tempting to turn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cab le connected to the Camco rder . Y ou are attempting to record pictures on a t ape/card with the USB cable connected to t he Camcorder . NO INK I[...]

Others 65 LSQT0973 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/ Body 1: The Camcord er power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection c ircuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 s econds. If the Cam corder still cannot be used, the bat[...]

Others 66 LSQT0973 6: The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the st atus indicator come on when opening the cass ette cover? ( -19 - ) Make sure that the battery and the AC adapt or are properly connected. ( -16- ) • Is the battery in use discharged? Ch arge the battery and remo ve the cass ette. • Close the cassette cover completely, and ful[...]

Others 67 LSQT0973 • Have y ou set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] t o hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound. ( -60- ) 3: Audio dubbin g cannot be perfo rmed. • Is the accidental erasu re prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is o[...]

Others 68 LSQT0973 2: “P USH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remo ve the cassette or the card for data protection and then pr ess the [RESET] button with the boss A . To press the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from the grip belt attachment part and use t he projecting p[...]

Others 69 LSQT0973 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 seconds.[...]

Others 70 LSQT0973 Do not use this Camcorder for survei llance purposes or other business use. ≥ If you use the Camcorder for a long ti me, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this m ay cause malfunct ion. ≥ This Camcorder is not intended for business use. ª About the battery The battery used in the Camcorder is a rechargeabl[...]

Others 71 LSQT0973 ≥ Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may dam age the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads. ≥ After use, be sure to rewind the tape t o the beginning, put the casse tte in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright . Keep the cassett e away from strong magneti sm. ≥[...]

Others 72 LSQT0973 Explanation of ter ms ª Automatic whit e balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the whit e color will become a pure white. The Camc order determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects t he closest hue s[...]

Others 73 LSQT0973 Specifications Digit al Video C amcord er Informa tion for you r safety Recordi ng forma t: Mini DV (Consume r-use digita l video SD f ormat) Tape us ed: 6.35 mm digital vi deo tape Record ing/play back time: SP: 80 m in; LP: 12 0 min (wi th DVM80) Video Record ing syst em: Digital component Televisi on syst em: EIA Stand ard: 52[...]

Others 74 LSQT0973 ≥ The numbers shown in the table are approximations. ≥ These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE [640] [1280] [1760] PICTURE QUALIT Y [] [] [] [] [] [] 8 M B 4 5 9 591 54 7 16 MB 100 200 21 35 11 18 32 MB 220 440 47 [...]

Others 75 LSQT0973 Camcorder Accessory Syst em *Please refer to page -17- , concern ing the battery charging ti me and available recording t ime. *NOTE: Accesso ries 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 Lithiu[...]

Others 76 LSQT0973 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For US A Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories. T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR P ALMCORDER ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S A CCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-[...]

Others 77 LSQT0973 Request for Servi ce Notice (USA Only) Request f or Service Notice: Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or service notice, in the unlikely e v ent this product needs ser vice. • Please include your pr oof of pur chase. (F ailure to do so will dela y y our repair .) • T o fur ther speed your repair , please p[...]

Others 78 LSQT0973 Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic 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) Labor Ninety[...]

Others 79 LSQT0973 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -80- . Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http:[...]

Others 80 LSQT0973 Warran ty (For Canadian Customers) Panaso nic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr ive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic C anada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m aterial and workmanship and agrees to re medy any suc h defect for a period as stated below from the date of o [...]

Others 81 LSQT0973 ª Nume ric s 0 Lux MagicP ix Function ...... ...... ...... ..... ...... ... 32 ª A AC Adaptor .......... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... .... 16 , 70 Aperture ......... ...... .... ....... ...... .... ...... ..... ...... .... 38 Audio Dubbing ....... ...... ....... .... ...... ....... .... ...... 47 ª B Backlight Compens[...]

Others 82 LSQT0973 Spani sh Q uic k Use G uide/ Guía española para el uso rápido ª Carga de la ba tería 1 Conecte el cable eléctri co de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta la batería en el respectivo sopo rte alineando la marca, luego encájela. ª Montaje de la batería Empuje la batería co ntra el porta batería y h[...]

Others 83 LSQT0973 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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