PV-GS250: Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
Model No. PV-GS250
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
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For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(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
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Things You Should Know Date of Purchase

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will Dealer Address
bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No.
right.
The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No.
underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain
this manual as your convenient Camcorder Serial No.
information source.
Safety Precautions
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Your Ò Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play
(LP) mode
It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder
with the Ò mark be used.
This symbol warns the user

that uninsulated voltage within
CAUTION the unit may have sufficient
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK magnitude to cause electric
DO NOT OPEN
shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
any inside part of this unit.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that
important literature concerning
the operation and maintenance
of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read
carefully in order to avoid any
problems.
AC Adaptor
≥The rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor.
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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: PV-GS250
Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
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 may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
≥Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in a well ventilated place; do not install this
equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.
WARNING
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
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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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for
long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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Precautions ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly
USE & LOCATION
moved from a cold place to a warm place,
WARNING moisture may form on the tape and inside the
unit.
≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR
Camcorder and power supply should not be THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the NOT IN USE.
power supply or operate your Camcorder if it ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store
gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed and handle your Camcorder in a manner that
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to will not subject it to unnecessary movement
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a contains a sensitive pick-up device which could
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
permanently damage the internal parts of your
Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this CARE
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use
Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply
strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning
before cleaning.
your Camcorder body.
CAUTION ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a
≥DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE
commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
≥DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH paper when cleaning the lens. Improper
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE ≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF CAMCORDER ... Before handling your
≥DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, free from any chemical products, such as
in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
heater, etc... This action could permanently
damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.
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 protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on how to recycle this battery.
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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.
End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream

Driver and MotionDV STUDIO)
You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement
(“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee
does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made
the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the
CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but
all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not
transferred to Licensee.
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Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to
use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
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Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent
either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita,
or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to
Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including,
but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular
purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted
or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by
Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the
appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the
terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the
Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Contents
Before using Record mode

Quick Guide ................................................... 10 Check before recording ................................. 27
Accessories ................................................... 12 Recording on a tape ...................................... 28
Parts identification and handling.................... 12 Recording still pictures on a card while
Fitting the lens cap......................................... 14 recording image onto a tape ....................... 29
The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. 15 Check the recording ...................................... 29
Using the LCD monitor .................................. 15 Blank search function .................................... 29
Using the viewfinder ...................................... 16 Recording still pictures onto a card
Power supply ................................................. 16 (Photoshot) ................................................. 30
Charging time and recordable time................ 17 Zoom in/out function ...................................... 31
Inserting/removing a cassette........................ 18 Recording yourself ........................................ 32
Inserting/removing a card .............................. 19 Quick start ..................................................... 32
Turning the Camcorder on............................. 20 Backlight compensation function ................... 33
Selecting a mode ........................................... 20 MagicPix functions ........................................ 33
How to use the joystick .................................. 20 Soft skin mode............................................... 33
Switching the language.................................. 21 Tele-macro function....................................... 34
Using the menu screen.................................. 22 Fade in/fade out function ............................... 34
Setting date and time..................................... 23 Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder.................. 23 Using the built-in flash ................................... 35
Using the remote control................................ 24 Self-timer recording ....................................... 36
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Recording images for wide-screen TVs ........ 36
Mic............................................................... 26 Optical image stabilizer function.................... 36
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot ................. 37
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode) ............................................. 37
Recording in natural colors
(White balance)........................................... 38
Manual focus adjustment .............................. 39
Manual shutter speed/aperture
adjustment .................................................. 40
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Playback mode Menu

Playing back tape .......................................... 41 Menu list ........................................................ 62
Slow-motion playback/ Menus related to taking pictures ................... 64
frame-by-frame playback ............................ 42 Menus related to playback ............................ 64
Variable-speed search function ..................... 42 Other menus.................................................. 65
Playback on TV.............................................. 43
Playing back card .......................................... 43 Others
Deleting files recorded on a card ................... 44
Indications ..................................................... 66
Formatting a card........................................... 45 Warning/alarm indications ............................. 67
Protecting files on a card ............................... 45 Functions cannot be used simultaneously .... 69
Writing the printing data on a card Before requesting repair
(DPOF setting) ............................................ 45 (Problems and solutions) ............................ 70
Cautions for Use............................................ 73
Edit mode Explanation of terms...................................... 77
Recording from a tape onto a card ................ 46 Specifications ................................................ 79
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Camcorder Accessory System ...................... 81
(Dubbing) .................................................... 46 Camcorder Accessory Order Form
Recording the contents of other (For USA Customers) ................................. 82
equipment ................................................... 47 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 83
Using the DV cable for Recording Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)........ 84
(Digital Dubbing) ........................................ 48 Customer Services Directory......................... 85
Audio dubbing................................................ 49 Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ............ 86
Printing pictures by directly connecting to Index.............................................................. 87
the printer (PictBridge) ................................ 51 Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido............... 88
With a PC
Using the Camcorder with a PC .................... 52
Using USB Driver........................................... 52
Connecting Computer and Camcorder .......... 53
Using as a Web camera ................................ 53
Using MotionDV STUDIO .............................. 56
To disconnect USB cable safely .................... 59
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall) .................................................... 60
Notes ............................................................. 60
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Before using
Quick Guide 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.
ª Charging the battery
1 Connect the AC main lead to the AC adaptor
and the AC main socket.
1
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
PUSH
aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover.
ª Inserting/removing a card
1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the
card slot cover.
ª Fitting the battery

Push the battery against the battery holder and
slide it until it clicks.
2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

slot.
1
ª Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the ≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1
cassette cover. towards you and push it straight in with one
stroke as far as it goes.
≥When removing the card, open the card slot
cover and press the center of the card and
then pull it straight out.
EJECT
OPEN/
3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª How to turn on the power
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/
remove the cassette. ON] switch to [ON].
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Before using
ª How to turn off the power ª Playing back tape

1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
ON] switch to [OFF].
PC
1
1 Operate with joystick.
ª Recording on a tape
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
PC
1/;: Playback/Pause
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
playback with the 1/; icon.)
1 Press the recording start/stop button to 5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
start recording. playback with the 1/; icon.)
∫: Stop
ª Playing back card
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
PC
2 Press the recording start/stop button again
to pause recording.
; 1 Operate with joystick.
ª Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)
≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
E: Plays back the previous picture.
D: Plays back the next picture.
PC
1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

on the card in order) start/stop
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
PHOTO
SHOT
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Before using
Before using Parts identification and handling

Accessories ª Camcorder
The following are the accessories supplied with
this product. (1)
(5)
1) (2)
(3) (6)
(7)
PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2CA00025
(4)
2) 3) 4)
CR2025 (8)
(9)
(1) Built-in flash -35-
CGA-DU12 N2QAEC000012 N2QCBD000030
(2) Recording lamp -64-
5) 6) 7)
(3) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -32-, -34-
(4) Grip belt
(One-touch free style grip belt) -15-
VYF2992 K2KC4CB00018 VFC3506-1A (5) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)
8) ≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica
microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a
registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.
(6) White balance sensor -39-
VFA0425B
(7) Remote control sensor -25-
(8) Lock button -15-
1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -17- (9) Lock cover -15-
(13)
CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V
(10) AV / Ë
AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for REMOTE/MIC
voltages other than 120 V AC. Please (11)

contact either a local or foreign electrical (12)
parts distributor for assistance in selecting
an alternate AC plug. We recommend using
the accessory power plug adaptor (10) Audio-video input/output terminal [AV]
(VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC -46-
outlets. ≥Use the supplied AV cable or headphones
only, otherwise audio may not be played
2) Battery pack -16- back normally.
3) Remote control, button-type battery -24- Headphone terminal [Ë]
4) Magic wire remote control with narration (11) Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control
mic -26- with Narration Mic [REMOTE] -26-
5) Lens cap -14- Microphone terminal [MIC]
6) AV cable -46- ≥A compatible plug-in powered microphone
7) Shoulder strap -14- can be used as an external microphone.
8) USB cable and CD-ROM -51- ≥When the Camcorder is connected with AC
Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard
depending on microphone type. In that
case, please switch to battery for power
supply and noise will stop.
(12) USB terminal [ ] -51-
(13) Speaker -41-
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Before using
(27) LCD monitor open release [OPEN] -15-

(17)
(18) (28) Reset button [RESET] -68-
(19) (29) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -24-
(14)
(20) Power LCD lamp -24-
(15) (21) (30) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/
(16) (22) FOCUS] -27-, -37-, -40-
(23) (31) Card access lamp -19-
(32) DV terminal [DV] -48-
(33) Card slot cover -19-
(24) (34) Card slot -19-
S-VIDEO
(36)
(14) Viewfinder -16-, -77- (37)
Due to limitations in LCD production (38)

technology, there may be some tiny bright or (35) (39)
dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
(35) Cassette holder -18-
(15) Battery holder (36) Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18-
(16) Battery eject button [PUSH BATT] -17- (37) Cassette cover -18-
(17) Power switch [OFF/ON] -20- (38) Zoom lever [W/T] -31-
(18) Power lamp -20- Volume lever [s /VOLr] -41-
(19) Quick start recording button (39) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -29-
[QUICK START] -32-
Quick start recording lamp -32-
(20) Menu button [MENU] -22-
(21) Joystick -20-
(22) Mode dial -20-
(23) Recording start/stop button -28-
(24) S-Video input/output terminal [S-VIDEO] (40)
-43-
1
(28)
(29)
(25)
(26) (40) Smart accessory shoe
(30)
(27) (31) The stereo zoom microphone/VW-VMH3
(32) (optional) or the video DC light/VW-LDH3
(33) (optional) should be mounted here.
≥When using an accessory for the smart
accessory shoe, the power is supplied from this
(34)
product.
≥When mounting or removing the accessory,
(25) Focus ring -39- extend the viewfinder (1).
(26) LCD monitor -15-, -77-
Due to limitations in LCD production

technology, there may be some tiny bright or
dark spots on the LCD monitor screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does
not affect the recorded picture.
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Before using
2
(43)
(43) Lens hood

In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it
(41) counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot
2, and then rotate it clockwise.
(41) Tripod receptacle
This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to Fitting the lens cap
optional tripod. (Please carefully read the
operating instructions for how to attach the tripod Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens.
to the Camcorder.) 1 Remove the grip belt. Run the end of the
≥When the tripod is used, operate the Camcorder lens cap cord through the hole in the grip
from the Magic Wire Remote Control with belt attachment and run the lens cap
Narration Mic for convenience. (When not using through the lens cap cord.
the remote control, attach the clip to the grip belt
for convenience. When you move with remote
control attached to a pocket, etc., take care to
avoid tipping over the tripod.)
≥You cannot open the card slot cover when the
tripod is used. Insert the card first and then
attach the tripod.
≥The lens cap removed can be attached to the

lens cap fixture. (It cannot be hung if the grip
belt is used as a hand strap.)
(42)
(42) Shoulder strap fixture
1 3
2
≥To fit or remove the lens cap, hold both sides of
≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the lens cap with the tips of your finger and
the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend thumb.
part 3 by at least 1 inch (2 cm).
≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
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Before using
The one-touch free-style grip belt ª To use as a grip belt

Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand.
ª To use as a hand strap 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you
can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily.
1 Open the lock cover 1 by pinching the
projections 2 on both sides. Press the lock
button 3 to remove the grip belt.
2
2
1 3
1 Flip the belt.

1 3 2 Adjust the length.
≥When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the 3 Fix the belt.
Camcorder with both hands.
≥After removing the grip belt, restore the lock
Using the LCD monitor
cover to the original position. You can record the image while viewing it on the
2 Adjust the belt length. LCD monitor.
1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and
pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of
1 the arrow.
2
1 3
1 Flip the belt.
2 Slide 1 in the direction indicated by the arrow.
3 Fix the belt. ≥The viewfinder is now deactivated.
3 Put your hand through the strap. ≥It can open up to 90o.
2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor
according to your preference.
≥Use the Magic Wire Remote Control with

Narration Mic for more convenience. 1 180o 2 90o
≥Hold the Camcorder without covering the
microphones or the sensors with your hands. ≥It can rotate up to 180o 1 towards the lens or
90o 2 towards the viewfinder.
ª To restore the strap to the grip belt
≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt ≥The brightness and color level of the LCD
attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if monitor can be adjusted from the menu.
the grip belt is securely locked. ≥If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder
may be damaged or fail.
≥Check that the card slot cover is closed.
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180o
1 towards the lens (when recording yourself), the
LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be
simultaneously activated.
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Before using
Using the viewfinder Power supply

ª Extending the viewfinder ª Charging the battery
1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by When this product is purchased, the battery is not
pulling the extension knob. 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 input lead is connected to the AC
adaptor, then the battery will not charge.
Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and
ª Lifting up the viewfinder the AC jack.
1 Lift it up by pinching the viewfinder 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by
extension knob. aligning the mark, and then securely plug it
in.
ª Adjusting the field of view

1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece ª Charging lamp
corrector knob. Lights up: Charging
Goes off: Charging completed
Flashing: The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while,
the lamp will light up and normal
charging will start.
When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, the [CHARGE]
12:30:45PM
12:30:45PM 12:30:45PM lamp flashes and the charging time will
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OCT 15
15 2005
2005 OCT 15 2005 be longer than normal.
≥You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder
from the menu.
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Before using
ª Connecting to the AC outlet Charging time and recordable time

The times shown in the table below show the
times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a
humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the
temperature is higher or lower than the specified
value, the charging time will become longer.
Supplied A 2 h. 25 min.
battery/ B 2 h. 5 min.
1 CGA-DU12 (1 h. 55 min.)
(7.2 V/
1150 mAh)
CGA-DU21 A 3 h. 55 min.
1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and (7.2 V/ B 3 h. 30 min.
the AC jack.
2040 mAh) (3 h. 15 min.)
2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor.
CGR-DU06 A 1 h. 40 min.
3 Connect the DC cable to this product.
(7.2 V/ B 1 h. 5 min.
≥Lift up the viewfinder beforehand.
640 mAh) (1 h.)
≥The output plug of the AC cable is not
completely connected to the AC adaptor jack. A Charging time
As shown in 1, there is a gap. B Maximum continuously recordable time
≥Do not use the power cord for other “1h. 10 min.” indicates 1 hour 10 minutes.
equipment since the power cord is exclusively ≥The battery CGA-DU12 is supplied.
designed for this Camcorder. Do not use the ≥The times shown in the table are rough
power cord from other equipment for this estimates. The times indicate the recordable
Camcorder. time when the viewfinder is used. The times in
parentheses indicate the recordable time when
ª Fitting the battery
the LCD monitor is used.
Push the battery against the battery holder and
≥We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12
slide it until it clicks.
and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour
or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or
more for intermittent recording).
≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

following cases:
≥When you use both the viewfinder and the
LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating
the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself,
0 Lux MagicPix function, etc.
ª Removing the battery ≥When you use this Camcorder with the LCD
While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD]
battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it. button.
≥When you use accessories fitted on the
Camcorder’s smart accessory shoe such as
the stereo zoom microphone and video DC
PUSH light, etc..
BATT
≥The batteries heat up after use or charging. The
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is
normal.
≥Along with the reduction of the battery capacity,
the display will change: r # s #
≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not t # u # v. If the battery
fall. discharges, then u (v) will flash.
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Before using
Inserting/removing a cassette ª When the cassette holder does not

come out
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the ≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then
cassette cover. open it again completely.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
ª When the cassette holder cannot be
housed
EJECT
OPEN/
≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON]
again.
≥Check if the battery has run down.
≥When the cover is fully opened, the cassette
holder will come out. ª Inserting/removing the cassette
2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ ≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not
remove the cassette. touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette,
use the blank search function to find the position
where you want to continue recording. If you
overwrite-record on a previously recorded
cassette, be sure to find the position where you
want to continue recording.
≥Close the cassette cover tightly.
≥When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown ≥When closing the cassette cover, do not get
in the figure, and then securely insert it as far anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.
as it goes. ª Accidental erasure prevention
≥When removing, pull it straight out. If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a
3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the
the cassette holder. [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded.
When recording, close the accidental erasure
1 prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the
PUSH
direction of the [REC] arrow).
1
4 Only after the cassette holder is completely REC
housed, close the cassette cover. SAVE
≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store
the case in an upright position. (-76-)
≥When condensation is formed on the lens or the
main unit of the Camcorder, even if no
condensation alarm is indicated, condensation
may have formed on the heads or the cassette
tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-73-)
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Before using
Inserting/removing a card ª Card access lamp

Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn
the power [OFF].
≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power
turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or
the data recorded on the card may be lost. ≥When the Camcorder accesses the card
1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the
card slot cover. access lamp lights up.
≥If the following operations are performed when
the access lamp is lit, then the card or the
recorded data may be damaged or the
Camcorder may malfunction.
≥Opening the card slot cover and inserting or
removing the card
≥Operating the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card dial
slot.
ª SD Memory Card
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD
Memory Card label corresponds to the total
amount of capacity to protect and manage the
copyright and the capacity available as
1 conventional memory for a Camcorder,
personal computer or other equipment.
≥When inserting a card, face the label side 1 ª Concerning the write protection
towards you and push it straight in with one switch on the SD Memory Card
stroke as far as it goes. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection
≥When removing the card, open the card slot switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK],
cover and press the center of the card and you cannot write to the card, erase the data on
then pull it straight out. it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can
3 Securely close the card slot cover. perform those functions.
ª Concerning the card
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the
card.
≥Do not format the card with another Camcorder
or any personal computer. This operation may
make the card unusable.
≥Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the
Camcorder or the card may damage or erase
the data stored on the card. We recommend
saving important data on a personal computer
by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, or USB
reader/writer.
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Before using
Turning the Camcorder on How to use the joystick

When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens ª Basic joystick operations
cap fitted, the automatic white balance Operations on the menu screen and selection
adjustment may not function properly. Please turn of files to be played back on the multi-image
the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap. display
ª How to turn on the power Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ an item or file, and then push in the center to set
ON] switch to [ON]. it.
≥The power lamp lights up.
1
3
1 5
4
2
1 Select by moving up.

ª How to turn off the power 2 Select by moving down.
1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ 3 Select by moving left.
ON] switch to [OFF]. 4 Select by moving right.
≥The power lamp goes off. 5 Push the center to select the item.
1 ª Joystick and screen display

Push the center of the joystick, and icons will be
displayed on the screen. Each push switches the
display as follows depending on the mode.
(In the Tape playback mode or the Picture
playback mode, the icons will be automatically
displayed on the screen.)
Selecting a mode
1) Tape recording mode
Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
1 Rotate the mode dial. [AUTO])
≥Set your desired mode to 1.
1
PC
Screen
display OFF
Joystick 3 Tele-macro -34-

: Tape recording mode 4 Soft skin mode -33-
Use this when you want to record the image on a 2 Fade -34-
tape. (Also, you can simultaneously record still 1 Backlight compensation -33-
pictures on a card while recording images on a
3 MagicPix/0 Lux MagicPix -33-
tape.)
: Tape playback mode 4 Recording check -29-
Use this to play back a tape.
: Card recording mode
Use this to record still pictures on a card.
: Picture playback mode
Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on
a card.
PC : PC mode
You can view or edit the images recorded on a
card on your personal computer.
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Before using
2) Tape recording mode 5) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[MANUAL]) [MANUAL])
Screen display Screen

OFF display OFF
4 White balance -38- 4 White balance -38-

Shutter speed Shutter speed
Iris or gain value Iris or gain value
1 Select/Adjust -38- 1 Select/Adjust -38-
2 Select/Adjust -38- 2 Select/Adjust -38-
3) Tape playback mode 6) Picture playback mode
Screen Screen
display OFF display OFF
3 Playback/pause -41- 3 Playback/stop -43-

4 Stop -41- 4 Erase -44-
2 Rewind (review playback) -41- 2 Playback previous picture -43-
1 Fast forward (cue playback) -41- 1 Playback next picture -43-
4) Card recording mode

([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
[AUTO]) Switching the language
You can switch the language on the screen
display or the menu screen.
1 Set [LANGUAGE] >> [English].
Screen
display OFF
3 Tele-macro -34-
4 Soft skin mode -33-
1 Backlight compensation -33-
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Before using
Using the menu screen 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting.
For each individual menu, please refer to -62-.
1 Press the [MENU] button.
MENU
ª To exit the menu screen
Press the [MENU] button.
≥The menu corresponding to the mode ª To get back to the previous screen
selected by the mode dial is displayed. Move the joystick left.
≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is
displayed.
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the top menu.
ª About the menu setting

≥The menu screen does not appear during
recording. And you cannot record when the
menu screen appears.
ª Operating with remote control
The menu screen transition is the same as when
3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the the buttons on the main unit are used.
selection. 1 Press the [MENU] button.
VAR.
SEARCH MENU
ENTER

select the sub-menu.
2 Select a menu item.
≥Use the direction buttons (π, ∑, ∏, ∫) and
[ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the
main unit.
VAR.
SEARCH MENU
ENTER
5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the

selection.
3 Press the [MENU] button, to exit the menu
screen.
VAR.
SEARCH MENU
6 Move the joystick up or down in order to ENTER

select the item to be set.
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Before using
Setting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder

If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then ª Adjusting the brightness and color
adjust it.
level
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>
Recording Mode. [YES].
1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2 Move the joystick left or right in order to 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be adjusted.
select the item to be set. Then move the
[LCD SET]
joystick up or down to set the desired value.
≥The year will change as follows: : Brightness of the LCD monitor
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
≥The 12-hour clock is used. : Color level of the LCD monitor
3 Press the joystick to determine the setting. [EVF SET]
≥The clock function starts at [00] seconds. EVF : Brightness of the viewfinder
ª About date/time
3 Move the joystick left or right to move the
≥The date and time function are driven by a
bar indication representing the brightness.
built-in lithium battery.
4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to
≥Make sure to check the time before recording
complete the settings.
because the built-in clock is not very accurate.
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery ≥In order to adjust the brightness of the
≥If [0] or [--] is indicated when the Camcorder is viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the
turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has viewfinder will be activated.
run down. Connect the AC adaptor to the ≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
Camcorder or place the battery on the towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
Camcorder, and the built-in lithium battery will monitor cannot be adjusted.
be recharged. Leave the Camcorder as is for ≥These settings will not affect the images actually
approx. 24 hours, and the battery will drive the recorded.
date and time for approx. 6 months. (Even if the
[OFF/ON] switch is set to [OFF], the battery is
still being recharged.)
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Before using
ª In order to increase the brightness of Using the remote control

the entire LCD monitor
1 Press the [POWER LCD] button. ª Remote control
Using the remote control supplied will enable
control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
POWER LCD
(1)
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
(2)
STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
≥The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. ZOOM (3)

T
≥If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the V /REW

¥REC
PLAY
A.DUB
FF/W
(4)
entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
W
VOL
as bright as the normal. STOP
VAR.
≥Press this button again, and the lamp will go off SEARCH MENU
ENTER
(5)
and the brightness will revert back to the original
brightness.
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
≥If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC (1) Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -62-
adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will (2) On-screen display button [OSD] -43-
automatically be activated. (3) Record button [¥REC] -47-, -48-
ª Changing the picture quality on the (4) Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -49-
LCD monitor (5) Direction buttons [π, ∑, ∏, ∫] -22-
1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or
[NORMAL]. START/
DATE/ PHOTO
[DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor

STOP
OSD TIME SHOT
becomes clear and vivid. Optimum

ZOOM
T
¥REC A.DUB
contrast and brightness are set V /REW PLAY FF/W (7)

W
depending on the scenes recorded. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL
(6)
Clear and brilliant images are STOP
(8)
presented. (The effect will vary VAR.
(9)
SEARCH MENU
depending on the images ENTER
recorded.)
[NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture
quality.
(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button
≥The effect will vary depending on the scene [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -42-
recorded. (7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] ¢
≥The picture quality on the viewfinder will not be (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -42-
affected. (9) Menu button [MENU] -22-
≥This function is automatically set to [DYNAMIC]
when the brightness of the LCD monitor is
increased (when the [POWER LCD] lamp lights (10) OSD
DATE/
TIME
PHOTO
SHOT
START/
STOP (14)
up) and cannot be set to [NORMAL] ZOOM
(15)
T
independently. ¥REC A.DUB
(16)
≥This will not affect the images to be recorded.
V /REW PLAY FF/W
(11) STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV

W
VOL
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° (12) STOP
towards the lens, the picture quality of the LCD (13)

monitor is temporarily adjusted as if the
VAR.
SEARCH MENU
(17)
ENTER
[LCD AI] is set to [NORMAL].
(10) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢

(11) Rewind/review button [6]
(12) Pause button [;]
(13) Stop button [∫]
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Before using
(14) Recording start/stop button [START/ ª Remote control usable range

STOP] ¢
(15) Playback button [1]
(16) Fast forward/cue button [5]
(17) Enter button [ENTER] -22-
¢ means that these buttons function in the same
manner as the corresponding buttons on the
Camcorder.
ª Install a button-type battery
≥The distance between the remote control and
Install the button-type battery supplied in the
the Camcorder: Within approx. 15 feet (5 m)
remote control before using it.
Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and
1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the
right
battery holder.
ª Selecting the remote control mode
If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the
mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote
1 control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to
[VCR2]. This will prevent interference between
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When
facing upward and slide the battery holder
the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will
back into place.
revert to the default [VCR1].)
1 Setting on the Camcorder:
Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or
[VCR2].
2 Setting on the remote control:
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL
Warning 2 1
Danger of explosion if battery is STOP
incorrectly replaced.
VAR
Replace only with the same or equivalent [VCR1]:
type recommended by the equipment Press [D] and [∫] simultaneously. 1
manufacturer. Discard used batteries [VCR2]:
according to manufacturer’s instructions. Press [E] and [∫] simultaneously. 2
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not
recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°F ª Concerning the button-type battery
(100°C) or incinerate. Keep the Button- ≥When the button-type battery runs down, replace
Type battery out of the reach of children. it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The
Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. battery is normally expected to last about 1 year,
If swallowed, call your doctor. but it depends on operation frequency.
≥Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of
children.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO.
CR2025 only. Use of another battery may ≥If the remote control mode of the Camcorder
present a risk of fire or explosion. and that of the remote control do not match with
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. each other, “REMOTE” will appear. When the
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep remote control is operated for the first time after
away from children. the Camcorder is turned on, “CHECK REMOTE
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of MODE” (-67-) will appear and operation is
in fire. impossible. Set the same remote control mode.
≥The remote control is intended for indoor
operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the
Camcorder may not operate properly even
within the usable ranges.
≥Within a 3 feet (1 m) range, you can operate the
remote control using the remote control sensor
on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder.
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Before using
Magic Wire Remote Control with ª Switching the microphone

Narration Mic Press the [TALK] button on the Magic Wire
Remote Control with Narration Mic, and the
This controller can be used from different high microphone on the remote control will be
and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is activated instead of that on the Camcorder.
used. When you do not use the controller, attach
the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use
this Camcorder more easily.
(1)
(2)
(3) ≥While this button is being pressed, [ ] appears

and the microphone on the remote control is
(4) activated.
(5)
≥We recommend you talk with the microphone
approx. 4 inches (10 cm) away from your
(1) Microphone [MIC] mouth.
(2) Recording start/stop button [REC] ª About the clip (on the backside)
(3) Zoom lever [W/T]
(4) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT]
(5) Microphone switch button [TALK]
ª Connect the Magic Wire Remote
Control with Narration Mic to the
Camcorder
1 Plug the Magic Wire Remote Control with
Narration Mic into the [REMOTE] terminal
as far as it goes. When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket
REMOTE/MIC or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod
or causing the Camcorder to fall off the table.
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the Magic Wire

Remote Control with Narration Mic cannot be
pressed halfway.
≥If the pin plug of the control is not inserted
securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it
will go, normal operation may not be ensured.
≥Before using, make sure that the plug is
inserted securely into the terminal as far as it
will go.
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Record mode
Record mode ª About auto mode

≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
Check before recording [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and
focusing will be adjusted automatically.
Check the following by a trial recording before
≥Auto white balance: -78-
important events such as weddings in order to
≥Auto focusing: -78-
verify that the image recording and audio
≥Color balance and focus may not be adjusted
recording work properly and that you know how to
depending on light sources or scenes. If so,
use the Camcorder.
manually adjust the white balance and focus.
ª Basic Camcorder holding
AUTO
1) MANUAL
FOCUS
≥Scene mode setting (-37-)

≥White balance setting (-38-)
≥Shutter speed setting (-40-)
2) ≥Iris/gain value setting (-40-)
4) ≥Focus setting (-39-)
ª Recording mode
You can switch the tape recording mode.
≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [REC SPEED]
3) >> [SP] or [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

5) important recording.
≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the
1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic
2) Run your hand through the grip belt. cassettes marked LP mode.
3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto images
your hands. recorded in the LP mode. (-49-)
4) Keep your arms near your body. ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality will not be
5) Slightly open your legs. degraded in comparison with the SP mode, but
≥When you are in the open air, record pictures mosaic noise may appear on the playback
with the sunlight as far in the background as image or some functions may be disabled.
possible. If the subject is backlit, it will become ≥Playback on other digital video equipment
dark in the recording. or on digital video equipment without the LP
mode
ª Check points ≥Playback of the image on other digital video
≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-) equipment recorded in the LP mode
(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens ≥Slow/frame-by-frame playback
cap fitted, the automatic white balance
adjustment may not function properly. Please
turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens
cap.)
≥Grip belt adjustment (-15-)
≥Power supply (-16-)
≥Insert a cassette/card. (-18-, -19-)
≥Setting date/time (-23-)
≥Adjustment of LCD monitor/viewfinder (-23-)
≥Getting the remote control ready (-24-)
≥Setting SP/LP mode (-27-)
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Record mode
Recording on a tape ª On-screen display in the tape

recording mode
≥Remove the lens cap. (-14-)
(When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens 1)
0h00m10s00f
R 0:30
cap.) 2)
3)¢
PC
100
4)¢
5)¢
1 Press the recording start/stop button to ¢These indications are displayed only when the
start recording. card is inserted.
1) Recording time elapsed
2) Remaining tape indication
3) Still picture size
4) Number of recordable still pictures
(When no picture can be recorded, this
indication will flash in red.)
2 Press the recording start/stop button again 5) Quality of still pictures
to pause recording.
ª Concerning the remaining tape time
indication on the screen
;
≥The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
indication starts flashing.)
≥During a 15-second or shorter recording, the
remaining tape time indication may not be
≥For details on the recording time on a tape, refer displayed or the remaining tape time may not be
to -17-. displayed correctly.
≥Carry out a recording check (-29-) to verify that ≥In some cases, the remaining tape time
the image is recorded properly. indication may display remaining tape time that
≥In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual
the blank search (-29-). remaining tape time.
ª [POWER SAVE]
[OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without
any operation, the standby mode
will be automatically set. In the
standby mode, [;] blinks and it
takes more time than usual to start
recording after you press the
recording start/stop button.
[5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without
any operation, the Camcorder
automatically turns off to protect
the tape or to prevent the battery
from running down. When you
want to use the Camcorder, turn it
on again.
≥The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned
off when you connect the USB connection cable
or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the
Camcorder is in the PC mode.
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Record mode
Recording still pictures on a card Check the recording

while recording image onto a tape The last image recorded is played back for 2 to
You can record still pictures while recording 3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be
image onto a tape. set to a recording pause.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while 1 Press the joystick during the recording
recording image onto a tape. pause until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick down to select the
recording check icon [ ].
PHOTO
SHOT
1
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded
on a card, refer to -80-.
≥When recording pictures onto a card, the Blank search function
recording start/stop button is disabled. Searches for the last part of the image recorded
≥You can select a picture quality for still pictures (unused part of the tape).
to be recorded. (-31-) ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode.
≥In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >>
can be recorded is [640]. [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
≥In order to record higher quality still pictures,
you must use the card recording mode. ª Stopping a blank search midway
≥If the wide mode is used, you cannot record through
images onto the card. Move the joystick down.
≥The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is
pressed halfway. ≥If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the
Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape.
≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx.
1 second before the end of the last image
recorded. When you start recording at that
point, the image can be recorded seamlessly
from the last image.
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Record mode
Recording still pictures onto a card your arms stationary at your side so as not to
(Photoshot) shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without shaking
≥Set to Card Recording Mode. by using a tripod and the remote control.
≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded
PC
on a card, refer to -80-.
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not
operate the mode dial.
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing remove a card.
only) ≥Another product may degrade or not play back
≥If you set [EIS] to [ON], then the image data recorded on this Camcorder.
stabilizer function will be more effective. ≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern
(MEGA Optical image stabilizer will be noise may appear on a playback image
indicated.) depending on the picture content.
≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than
Camcorder focuses on the subject [640], the mega pixel recording mode is set.
automatically. ≥When the picture size setting is other than [640],
the scene around the subject can be recorded
wider than that in [640].
PHOTO
SHOT ª On-screen display in the card
recording mode
1
2
1 Shutter chance mark 1)

± (The white lamp flashes.):
Focusing 100
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
When in focus 2)
No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful 3)
≥The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows
1) Still picture size
when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed
2) Number of recordable still pictures
halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording.
(When no pictures can be recorded, the red
¥ (The green lamp lights up.):
light will flash.)
When in focus and a good picture
3) Quality of still pictures
can be recorded
± (White lamp lights up.): ª Progressive Photoshot
Almost in focus You can record still pictures with higher picture
2 Focus area quality and frames. (You cannot switch the
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully. progressive function off/on.)
ª To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with a
magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is
difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding
the Camcorder by hand. We recommend
decreasing the zoom magnification and
approaching the subject when recording. ≥In the tape recording mode, the progressive
≥When recording still pictures, hold the function may be disabled depending on the
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep other functions used. (-69-)
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Record mode
ª Select the size of still pictures to be Zoom in/out function

recorded on a card
You can zoom in up to 10k optically.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
the desired picture size. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
[2048]: 2048k1512 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out):
[1600]: 1600k1200 Push the [W/T] lever towards [W].
Close-up recording (zoom in):
[1280]: 1280k960
Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
[640]: 640k480
ª Select the picture quality for VOL
photoshot images
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a
desired picture quality. W T
[ ]: High picture quality
[ ]: Normal picture quality 1tW T
≥You can also change the picture quality on 5tW T

[ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape 10tW T
recording mode.
ª Recording with a shutter operation
effect
You can add a shutter operation simulating
sound. ≥When zooming in and taking a picture while
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON]. holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend
using the image stabilizer function.
ª About the shutter chance mark
≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in
sharper focus is achieved if the recording
manual focus mode.
subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from the
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on
Camcorder.
the subject manually.
≥When the zoom speed is high, the subject may
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if
not be focused easily.
the shutter chance mark does not appear, but
≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the
pictures may be recorded without being
Camcorder can focus on a subject approx.
focused.
1.6 inches (4 cm) distant from the lens.
≥The shutter chance mark does not appear or
has difficulty displaying in the following ª Digital zoom function
cases. If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then
≥When the zoom magnification is high. the digital zoom function will be activated. The
≥When the Camcorder is shaken. digital zoom function allows you to select a
≥When the subject is moving. magnification from 25k to 700k.
≥When the subject stands in front of a light 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or
source. [700k].
≥When close subjects and far subjects are
25tW T
included in the same scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene.
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal
lines. [OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k)
≥When the scene lacks contrast. [25k]: Up to 25k
[700k]: Up to 700k
ª Concerning the focusing area ≥The larger the digital zoom magnification, the
≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or more the image quality is degraded.
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject ≥When the Card Recording mode is used, the
may not be focused. Move the contrasting digital zoom function cannot be used.
object out of the focus area.
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Record mode
ª To use the zoom microphone function Quick start

Interlocked with the zooming operation, the
microphone will clearly capture sounds far away This Camcorder will be put into standby in
with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
wide-angle shot. ≥This is only activated in the following cases.
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. Recording Mode is set.
≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording
Mode is set.
ZOOM
1 Press the [QUICK START] button.
QUICK
ª About the variable speed zoom START
function
≥When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go,
≥The quick start recording lamp lights up.
you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 1.0 second at
(Press the button again to cancel it.)
the maximum.
≥The zoom speed varies according to the amount
2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
of movement of the [W/T] lever.
≥For the Magic Wire Remote Control with
Narration Mic, the zoom speed changes in
2 stages.
≥The variable speed zoom function cannot be
used with the remote control.
≥The quick start is now ready.
Recording yourself 3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON].
You can record yourself while viewing the LCD ≥This Camcorder will be put into a recording
monitor. You can record persons in front of the pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on.
Camcorder while showing them the image. The ª To cancel the quick start when the
image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror power is [OFF]
image. (The image to be recorded is the same as Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for
that recording.) approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the
1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens Camcorder will be completely turned off.
side. ≥If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes,
then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will
be completely turned off.
≥When you rotate the mode dial or remove the

battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned
off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the
Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card
Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns
on and the quick start mode is restored.
≥When the LCD monitor is opened, the ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the
viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the white balance on automatic, it may take some
LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side time until the white balance is adjusted if the
though, then the viewfinder will be activated. scene being recorded has a light source different
≥When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the from the scene last recorded. (When the
lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if MagicPix function is used, however, the white
you push the center of the joystick. balance of the scene last recorded is retained.)
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in
the quick start standby mode and when the
recording starts.
≥Since about half the power of normal recording is
used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces
the time during which pictures can be recorded.
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Record mode
Backlight compensation function 3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function)

Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens
This protects a backlit subject from being side.
darkened.
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick right to select the
backlight compensation icon [ ].
1
ª ≥When the LCD monitor is reversed, the
Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is
≥The image on the screen will become lit in white.
brighter. ≥Record the subject while viewing it on the
ª To return to normal recording viewfinder.
Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx.
3.9 feet (1.2 m) or less.
≥If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode
ª To cancel the MagicPix function
dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix
MagicPix functions indication disappears.
This function allows you to record color subjects ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become
in dark locations to stand out against the whitish for a while.
background. ≥The MagicPix function makes the signal
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k
record images free from vibration. longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible
≥Only manual focusing can be used. to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For
≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible
missed. may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
MagicPix function ≥The MagicPix function is canceled when you
You can record dark locations brightly in color. operate the power switch or the mode dial.
0 Lux MagicPix function
You can record completely dark locations with the Soft skin mode
light of the LCD monitor. This allows the skin color to be recorded in a
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. softer tone.
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
icon [ ]. 2 Move the joystick down to select the soft
skin icon [ ].
1
1
≥Each upward press switches the modes.
OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix ª To cancel the soft skin mode
function # OFF Select the [ ] icon again.
≥If the background or anything else in the scene

has colors similar to the skin color, they will also
be softened.
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may
not be clear.
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Record mode
Tele-macro function Start recording. (fade in)

When you start recording, the image/audio
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the disappears completely and the image/audio
background, the image can be impressive. This gradually appears.
Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance
of approx. 16 inches (40 cm).
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears.
2 Move the joystick up to select the
tele-macro icon [ ].
Pause recording. (fade out)

The image/audio gradually disappears. After the
1 image/audio completely disappears, recording
stops.
≥If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is
automatically set to 10k.
ª To cancel the tele-macro function
Select the [ ] icon again.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust

the focus manually. ª To cancel fading
≥In the following cases, the tele-macro function is Select the [ ] icon again.
canceled. ª To select the color for fade in/out
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than The color which appears in fading pictures can be
10k. selected.
≥The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is 1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE]
operated. or [BLACK].
Fade in/fade out function ≥While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it
Fade in takes several seconds to display the image
The image and audio gradually appear. when you start recording images. Besides, it
Fade out also takes several seconds to pause recording.
The image and audio gradually disappear.
Wind noise reduction function
1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. This reduces the wind noise coming into the
2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon microphone when recording.
[ ]. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
1
B
3 Press the recording start/stop button.

ª To cancel the wind noise reduction
function
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF].
≥Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind

strength. (If this function is activated in strong
winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When
the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be
restored.)
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Record mode
Using the built-in flash ª When the flash is not used

Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ].
Use the built-in flash in order to record still
pictures in dark places. ª To adjust the brightness of the flash
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >>
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA]. select the desired brightness level.
≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will [ßj]: If the brightness is too high ([ßj] or
automatically flash as necessary. [ßAj] indication will appear).
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. [ßd0]: In normal recording (the [ß] or [ßA]
indication will appear).
[ßi]: If the brightness is insufficient ([ßi]
PHOTO or [ßAi] indication will appear.)
SHOT
ª Red eye reduction function
Reduces the phenomena where human eyes
≥The flash is activated and the picture will be become red from flashes.
recorded. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card

is inserted in the Camcorder.
≥The Camcorder, even when its flash has been
turned off, automatically determines if the flash
is necessary by detecting the ambient ≥Red eye phenomenon may appear depending
brightness. (If it determines that the flash is on the recording conditions.
necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in ª Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional)
yellow.) ≥The flash permits still picture recording in a dark
≥When the [ß] ([ßi]/[ßj]) indication or the [ßA] place 7.5 feet (2.5 m) or more distant from the
([ßAi]/[ßAj]) indication is displayed, the flash subject. The available range of the flash is
can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not approx. 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m).
displayed, the flash cannot be lit. ≥When the flash becomes ready to flash, the [ß]
≥The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to indication appears.
7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 m) in a dark place. Pictures will ≥The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot
appear dark or reddish when they are recorded be used simultaneously.
by using the flash at distances greater than ≥The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted.
7.5 feet (2.5 m). ≥The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance
≥When set [FLASH] >> [ßA] and the shutter become fixed.
speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication ≥Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or
(either [ßA], [ßAi], or [ßAj]) may disappear other bright conditions may result in white
and the flash may not be lighted. blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so,
≥Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of either adjust the iris manually or use the
1/750 s or faster to 1/500. backlight compensation function, without using
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark the flash.
place. If so, adjust the focus manually. ≥Carefully read the operating instructions for the
≥The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front flash.
of a white background.
≥Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is
prohibited.
≥Do not block the flash by hand or any other
means.
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Record mode
Self-timer recording ª To cancel the Wide/Cinema function

Wide Function
You can record still pictures on a card using the Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [OFF].
timer. Cinema Function
≥Set to Card Recording Mode. Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES].
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. ≥When the Wide Function is activated, the
display such as the menu screen or the
operation icon is expanded horizontally.
PHOTO ≥Images played back vary depending on the TV
SHOT
connected. Please refer to the operating
instructions for your TV.
≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] ≥This function does not widen the recording
indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, range.
recording will start. After recording, the ≥When images are played back on a TV screen,
self-timer will be canceled. the date/time indication may be erased in some
≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button cases.
half way. Focusing will be carried out with ≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may
reference to the focusing frame. deteriorate.
ª To stop the timer midway through ≥When a cinema picture is imported onto a
Press the [MENU] button. personal computer, the imported picture may
not be displayed correctly, depending on the
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial, software used.
the self-timer standby mode is canceled. ≥If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we
≥If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot do not recommend using the wide mode.
recording is set, the maximum recordable (Images are vertically stretched.)
pictures are recorded.
Optical image stabilizer function
Recording images for wide-screen On this model, [EIS] is used as the indication for
TVs Optical Image Stabilizer.
This allows you to record images compatible with Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement
wide-screen TVs. when recording.
Wide Function ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
Cinema Function
EIS
Images are recorded with a black belt appearing
along the top and bottom of the screen so that
they look like theatre movies.
1 Wide Function ª To cancel the image stabilizer function
Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON]. Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
Cinema Function
≥When recording still pictures in the Card
Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].
Recording mode, pressing the [PHOTO SHOT]
button halfway increases the effect of the image
CINEMA
stabilizer function. (MEGA Optical image
stabilizer)
≥When a tripod is used, we recommend that you
turn the image stabilizer function off.
≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer
function may not work effectively.
≥When the digital zoom is used
≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly
≥When you record a moving subject while
tracking it
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Record mode
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording in various situations

Records still pictures continuously at a certain (Scene mode)
interval. When you record images in different situations,
≥Set to Card Recording Mode. this mode automatically sets optimum shutter
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640]. speeds and apertures.
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[MANUAL].
AUTO
MANUAL
3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
FOCUS
PHOTO 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

SHOT desired mode.
1) 2)
ª To stop RapidFire Consecutive
Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. 3) 4)
≥You can press the [PHOTO SHOT] button
halfway and then start RapidFire Consecutive
Photoshot. (Focusing is fixed. If the image 5)
stabilizer function is turned on, then MEGA
Optical image stabilizer will be activated.)
≥The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at 1) [5] Sports mode
intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is ≥To record sports scenes or scenes where
manually set to 1/30, then the still pictures can there are quick motions
be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds. 2) [ ] Portrait mode
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you ≥To make people stand out from the
release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. background
≥The flash is not used. 3) [ ] Low light mode
≥If [SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, the Camcorder ≥To record dark scenes so they are brighter
records the maximum number of pictures 4) [ ] Spotlight mode
recordable. ≥To record subjects in a spotlight at a party or
≥Intervals between recording pictures may theatre
become longer depending on the card. We 5) [ ] Surf & snow mode
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory ≥To record images at very bright locations
Card. such as ski slopes and beaches
≥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
format your card with this Camcorder.
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Record mode
ª To cancel the scene mode function Recording in natural colors

Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set (White balance)
the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
The automatic white balance function may not
Sports mode reproduce natural colors depending on the scene
≥For slow-motion playback or playback pause or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the
of recorded pictures, this mode helps white balance manually.
diminish camera shake. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
≥During normal playback, the image 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
movement may not look smooth. [MANUAL].
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light,
mercury light or sodium light because the AUTO
color and brightness of the playback image MANUAL
may change.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong FOCUS
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical
lines of light may appear.
2 Move the joystick down until the white
balance indication appears. ([ AWB ] etc.)
≥If the brightness is insufficient, the sports
mode does not function. The [5] indication
flashes. AWB
MNL
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may

flicker.
Portrait mode
≥If this mode is used indoors, the screen may 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to
flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting select the white balance mode.
to [OFF].
Low light mode 1) 1 AWB 2) 1
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be
recorded finely.
Spotlight mode 3) 1
4) 1
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright,

the recorded image may become whitish and
the periphery of the recorded image 1) Auto white balance adjustment [ AWB ]
extremely dark. 2) Indoor mode (for recording under
Surf & snow mode incandescent lamps) [ ]
≥If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded 3) Outdoor mode [ ]
image may become whitish. 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ]
ª To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Move the joystick left or right until the [ AWB ]
indication appears. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/
FOCUS] switch to [AUTO].
≥When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens

cap.
≥When setting both the white balance and the
iris/gain, set the white balance first.
≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set
the white balance for correct adjustment.
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Record mode
ª To set the white balance manually Manual focus adjustment

Select [ ] in Step 3. Then, while viewing a
white subject on the entire screen, move the If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions,
joystick up to select the [ ] indication. then manual focusing is available.
ª About flashing of the [ ] indication 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
When the manual adjustment mode is [MANUAL].
selected
≥Flashing indicates that the white balance
previously adjusted is stored. This setting is AUTO
stored until the white balance is adjusted again. MANUAL
When white balance cannot be set in the FOCUS
manual adjustment mode
≥White balance may not be adjusted properly in 2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
the manual adjustment mode in dark places. If [FOCUS].
so, use the auto white balance mode.
During setting in the manual adjustment mode AUTO
≥When the setting is completed, it will remain lit. MANUAL
ª About the white balance sensor FOCUS
The white balance sensor detects the type of light
MNL
source during recording. MF
≥Do not cover the white balance sensor during

recording, or it may not function properly.
ª About the black balance adjustment ≥The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF]
This is one of the 3CCD system functions that will be displayed.
automatically adjusts the black when the white 3 Rotate the focus ring to adjust the focus.
balance is set in the manual adjustment mode.
When the black balance is adjusted, the screen
will temporarily be black.
1 2 3
≥When focused with a wide angle, the subject

1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) may not be in focus when zoomed in. First,
2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it.
3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.) ª To restore to the automatic
adjustment
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
[AUTO] or [FOCUS].
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Record mode
Manual shutter speed/aperture ≥When recording in an extremely bright place,

adjustment the color of the screen may change or flicker. If
this happens adjust the shutter speed manually
Shutter Speed to 1/60 or 1/100.
Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Manual iris/gain adjustment
When recording people outdoors at night, select a ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you
slow shutter speed and use a flash. Both the cannot adjust the gain value.
subject and the background will become brighter. ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the
Aperture screen increases.
Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. iris values that are not displayed.
1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to
ª Shutter speed range
[MANUAL].
1/60–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode
1/2–1/2000 seconds: Card Recording Mode
AUTO The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
MANUAL
ª Iris/gain value range
FOCUS CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,
2 Move the joystick down until the shutter OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB
speed indication or aperture value Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image.
indication appears. Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image.
Values with dB are gain values.
MNL ª Card slow shutter mode
1/60
OPEN ≥If the shutter speed is set to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, or
OdB
1/15, then the card slow shutter mode will be
activated.
≥If the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is
1) MNL 2) MNL operated, then the slow shutter mode will be
1/1000 1/60 canceled.
F2.0
0dB ≥In the slow shutter mode:
≥The white balance is fixed.
1) Shutter speed ≥Focus in manually.
2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to
3 Move the joystick left or right in order to [FOCUS], then the shutter speed will
adjust the shutter speed or aperture. automatically be set to 1/60 and the subject is
ª To restore to automatic adjustment focused in on. After that the previous shutter
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to speed will be restored. When the subject is
[AUTO]. focused on, [MF] flashes.
Manual shutter speed adjustment

MF
≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury
light or sodium light because the color and
brightness of the playback image may change.
≥If you increase the shutter speed manually, the ≥If the scene is low in brightness or contrast, the
sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value subject may not be focused in on.
increases automatically, which may increase ≥While the Camcorder is focusing on the subject,
the noises on the screen. you cannot operate any control on it with the
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the exception of [OFF/ON] switch, mode dial,
playback image of a brightly shining subject or [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch and
highly reflective subject, but this is not a [POWER LCD] button.
malfunction.
≥During normal playback, image movement may
not look smooth.
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Playback mode
Playback mode ª To adjust volume

Adjust the speaker or headphone volume for
Playing back tape playback.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to adjust the
volume.
PC
VOL
W T
1 Operate with joystick. Towards [r]: increases the volume

Towards [s]: decreases the volume
(The closer to [r], the higher the volume.)
≥On the remote control, press the [T] button to
increase the volume or the [W] button to
decrease it.
1/;: Playback/Pause
≥When the adjustment is completed, the volume
6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to
indication will disappear.
≥If you do not hear the sound, check the settings
5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to
of [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
∫: Stop ª Repeat playback
When the tape end is reached, the tape will be
≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving rewound and played back again.
images may show noise as a mosaic. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON].
≥Before and after cue/review playback, the
screen may become blue for a moment or ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to
images may be distorted. cancel the repeat playback mode, set
[REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON]
switch to [OFF].)
≥When you set [USB FUNCTION] >>
[WEB CAM] and then connect the USB
connection cable, the repeat playback mode is
canceled.
ª Settings on the audio
≥If you cannot listen to the desired audio when
playing back a tape, check the settings in
[SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO].
≥When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and
set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the
audio will be played back in stereo sound
regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].
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Playback mode
Slow-motion playback/ ª To return to normal playback

frame-by-frame playback Press the [1] button on the remote control.
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Slow-motion Slow-motion playback

playback can only be performed by using ≥In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time
the remote control.) code indication may be unstable.
Slow-motion playback Frame-by-frame playback
If the image is recorded in the SP mode, then it ≥Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/5 the playback pause, and then the images will
normal speed. continuously be played back frame by frame.
If the image is recorded in the LP mode, then it
will be played back at a speed approx. 1/3 the Variable-speed search function
normal speed. The speed of cue/review playback can be varied.
1 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on (This operation is only available when using
the remote control. the remote control.)
V /REW PLAY FF/W ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a
W
VOL
tape.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
1 Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the
STOP remote control.
2 Press the [π] or [∫] button up or down to

≥If the slow-motion playback continues for vary the speed.
approx. 10 minutes or more, then the VAR.
SEARCH MENU
playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes
of slow-motion playback is equivalent to ENTER
approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx.

3 minutes in the LP mode.)
Frame-by-frame playback ≥The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k
1 During playback, press the [;] button on (SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP
the remote control. mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k,
2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on 10k, 20k.
the remote control.
ª To return to normal playback
V /REW PLAY FF/W
Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button
W
VOL
on the remote control.
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV
STOP ≥Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern.

≥The sound is muted during search.
≥This function is canceled when the operation
icon is displayed.
≥Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T]

(normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed
direction) of this Camcorder during playback
pause also turns into the frame-by-frame
playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then
the images will continuously be played back
frame by frame.
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Playback on TV ª To display the on-screen information

on the TV
Images recorded by this Camcorder can be The information displayed on the LCD monitor or
played back on a TV. the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and
≥Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. mode indication, etc.), date and time can be
1 Connect the Camcorder to a TV. displayed on the TV.
1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote
control.
START/
DATE/ PHOTO
AV/ [VIDEO IN] OSD TIME SHOT
STOP
[S-VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN] ZOOM
≥Press the button again to erase the OSD

1 2 information.
S-VIDEO Playing back card

≥Connect the Camcorder and the TV by using
the AV cable 1.
≥If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also PC
connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). An
S-video connection allows you to enjoy a
higher quality image.
2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode 1 Operate with joystick.
dial to the Tape Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1/;]
icon to start playback.
≥The image and audio are output on the TV.
5 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback.
≥Whenever plugging in the S-Video cable, plug in E: Plays back the previous picture.
the AV cable, too. D: Plays back the next picture.
≥Use the AC adaptor to avoid battery depletion. 1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures
≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown on the card in order) start/stop
even if you correctly connect the Camcorder
with your TV. In this case, set [BASIC] >> ≥While the data on a card is playing back, do not
[AV JACK] >> [OUT]. operate the mode dial.
≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or
ª If the image or audio from this remove a card.
Camcorder is not output on the TV ≥It takes time to display the file depending on the
≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they number of pixels of the file.
go. ≥If you attempt to play back file recorded in a
≥Check the connected terminal. different format or file data is defective, the
≥If the image does not appear on the TV even if whole display becomes bluish and the
[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë] are set, “UNPLAYABLE CARD” indication may appear
then set to [OUT]. (-64-) as a warning.
≥Check the TV’s input setting (input switch). ≥When playing back a file recorded on other
(For more information, please read the equipment, the date and time display is different
operating instructions for the TV.) from when it was recorded.
≥When playing back a picture recorded on other
equipment, its size and that of pictures recorded
by this Camcorder may appear differently.
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ª To display multiple playback files Deleting files recorded on a card

Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are
displayed. The deleted files cannot be restored.
1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
images. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file
to delete.
≥You can select a file in the multi-screen display.

After selecting the file, press the joystick and
display the operation icon.
Towards [r]: Full-screen display 2 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
(Displays 1 image.)
Towards [s]: Multi-screen display
(Displays 6 files on 1 screen.)
≥In the multi-screen display,

≥Move the joystick to select a file (The
selected file will be encircled by a yellow 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to
frame) and press it. The selected file is select [DELETE 1 FILE] and then press it.
full-screen displayed. 4 When the confirming message appears,
≥If there are 7 files or more, move the joystick. select [YES] and press the joystick.
The next, or previous multi-screen will be ≥In order to stop deletion, select [NO].
displayed.
ª To delete all files
ª About the compatibility of still 1 Move the joystick down to select [ ].
pictures
≥The Camcorder is compliant with the unified
standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File
system) established by JEITA (Japan
Electronics and Information Technology
Industries Association).
≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is
select [ALL FILES] and then press it.
JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be
played back.)
3 When the confirming message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick.
≥If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/
file name may not be displayed. ≥In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take
≥The Camcorder may degrade or not play back time if there are many files on the card.
data recorded or created on another product ≥When “CARD FULL” is shown during recording,
and another product may degrade or not play switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then
back data recorded with the Camcorder. delete unnecessary files.
≥If there are no files to delete, insert a new card.
≥If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted,
all the data related to the files will be deleted.
ª Deleting still picture files recorded on
a card by other equipment
≥A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot
be played back on the Camcorder may be
erased.
Note:
To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected
files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive
feature.
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Playback mode
Formatting a card Writing the printing data on a card

Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then (DPOF setting)
all the data recorded on the card will be erased. You can write the data of pictures to be printed,
Store important data on a personal computer, etc. number of copies, and other information (DPOF
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. data) onto the card.
1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode.
[YES]. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET].
2 When the confirmation message appears, 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set,
select [YES] and press the joystick in order and then press it.
to format the card.
1
≥The number of prints 1 to be set in DPOF is

≥In order to stop formatting, select [NO]. displayed.
≥Normally, it is not necessary to format the card.
select the number of prints and then press
If a message appears even though you insert
it.
and remove the card several times, format it.
≥You can select from 0 to 999. (Some copies
≥Cards formatted on other equipment such as
of the picture can be printed as you set the
personal computers cannot be used or
number of prints with the printer supporting
recording takes longer than usual. We
DPOF.)
recommend formatting your card on this
≥2 or more files can be set in succession.
Camcorder.
ª To complete the settings
Protecting files on a card Press the [MENU] button.
Files recorded on a card can be locked so that they ≥DPOF setting made on another Camcorder may
may not be deleted by mistake. (Even if the files are not be recognised by this Camcorder. Please
locked, they will be deleted if the card is formatted.) perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder.
1 Set [BASIC] >> [PROTECT] >> [YES]. ª To set so that all pictures are not
2 Move the joystick to select a file to be printed
locked, and then press it. Select [CANCEL ALL] in Step 1.
ª What is DPOF?
DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. This
enables the printing information to be added to
the pictures on the card so that it can be used on
a system supporting DPOF.
1
≥[ ] Indication 1 appears and the selected
file is locked. Press the joystick again, and
the lock will be canceled.
≥2 or more files can be locked in succession.
ª To complete the settings
Press the [MENU] button.
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Edit mode Copying onto a DVD recorder or a

VCR (Dubbing)
Recording from a tape onto a card
Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be
Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer
from scenes that have already been recorded on to the instructions for the recorder.
a cassette. ≥Place a recorded cassette in the Camcorder,
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. and an unrecorded DVD-RAM or cassette in
≥Insert a tape which already has recorded the DVD recorder or VCR.
contents and a card. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder.
1 Start playback.
Connecting with the AV cable
2 Pause at the scene you wish to record, and

press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
AV/ [VIDEO IN]

PHOTO [S-VIDEO IN]
SHOT
[AUDIO IN]
1 2
≥Audio will not be recorded.
≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card S-VIDEO
becomes [640]. (This is not mega pixel

still-picture recording.) ≥Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by
≥If you press the [PHOTO SHOT] button without using the AV cable 1.
pausing, blurred pictures may be recorded. ≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then
≥For pictures with an aspect ratio of 16:9, also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional).
“CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3” is shown, An S-video connection allows you to copy a
indicating that still pictures cannot be recorded. high quality image.
≥DV input and wide images recorded on a tape
Connecting with the optional DV cable (Only
cannot be recorded on a card.
for equipment with a DV terminal)
S /
2
(L2)
DV
2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape

Playback Mode.
3 Select the input channel on the TV set and
recorder.
4 Move the joystick up to select the [1] icon
to start playback.
≥The image and sound are reproduced.
5 Start recording.
6 Move the joystick down to select the [∫]
icon to stop playback.
7 Stop recording.
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≥For more information, refer to the operating Move the joystick up to start recording.
instructions for your TV set and recorder.
≥When you do not need functional indications or
date and time indications, 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 Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the
may not appear.) remote controller, press the [1] button.
ª When neither image nor sound from ¥REC A.DUB
T
the Camcorder is output to the TV set V /REW PLAY FF/W

≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they W
go. STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL
≥Check the connected terminal. STOP
≥When no image is presented on the TV even if

set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë], set to
Recording on a card:
[OUT]. (-64-)
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
Recording the contents of other 6 Move the joystick of the Camcorder down or
press the [∫] button on the remote
equipment controller to stop recording.
You can dub the contents of other equipment to a ≥While analog input pictures are being
DV cassette or card, and can record TV recorded on a tape or when the Camcorder is
programs. in recording standby mode, the photoshot
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. recording is disabled.
1 Connect the Camcorder and other 7 Stop playback. (Other equipment)
equipment.
≥Do not plug or unplug the cable during recording
or the recording may not be completed properly.
≥Carefully read the operating instructions for your
TV set and video equipment.
≥By operating as [SETUP] or [ADVANCE] >>
[AUDIO REC], set the recording sound mode
([12bit] or [16bit]). (-64-)
≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main
AV/ [VIDEO OUT] sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select
[S-VIDEO OUT] the desired sound by [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT]
[AUDIO OUT] on playback.
≥If a picture containing a copyright protection
1 2
signal (copy guard) is recorded, the message
“COPY PROTECTED” appears when recording
S-VIDEO
it on a tape and the picture is distorted by
≥Connect the Camcorder and other equipment mosaic-like patterns at playback.
by using the AV cable 1. ≥When wide images are input, the display such
as the menu screen or the operation icon is
≥If the recorder has an S-Video terminal, then expanded horizontally.
also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). It ≥If, during recording, an operation such as cue
allows you to record clearer images. playback or slow motion playback is performed
2 Set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT]. on external equipment, mosaic-like patterns
(Camcorder) may appear on the picture at playback.
3 Turn the power on and start playback. ≥If pictures are recorded when TV broadcasting
(Other equipment) signals are weak or pictures are affected by
4 Start recording. (Camcorder) noise, they may be distorted or may not even be
Recording on a tape: played back.
5 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [ON]. ≥If both the S-Video cable and the AV cable are
(Camcorder) (Only when the Tape connected, S-video signal are input
Recording Mode) preferentially.
≥The icon appears.
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≥The size of still pictures recorded on a card from Using the DV cable for Recording
the external input becomes [640]. (This is not (Digital Dubbing)
maga-pixel still-picture recording.)
≥When recording still pictures on a card, you By connecting other digital video equipment with
cannot record sound. DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV
cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1,
ª Analog/digital conversion
high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital
When setting [ADVANCE] >> [DV OUT] >> [ON],
format.
you can output video input from other equipment
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/
in analog form to other digital video equipment
recorder)
connected through the DV terminal in digital form.
1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video
1 Insert the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K
equipment with the DV cable.
(optional) securely into the DV terminal as
far as it will go.
1) Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.)
DV
2) Camcorder
3) Other digital video equipment
1) 1
DV
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].

2) 3) (Recorder)
≥You do not have to follow this step when the
DV remote control is used in the digital dubbing.
3 Start playback. (Player)
4 Start recording. (Recorder)
≥A Analog signal
Other equipment (Video equipment, etc.) # Move the joystick up to select [¥/;] icon.
Camcorder
≥B Digital signal
Camcorder # Other digital video equipment
≥When a pause or cue/review playback is

activated on other equipment during analog/
digital conversion, the image may be disturbed Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the
or no image may be presented. remote control, press the [1] button.
≥Normally, set [DV OUT] >> [OFF]. If set to [ON],
T
the image may be disturbed. ¥REC A.DUB
V /REW PLAY FF/ W
W
STOP
5 Move the joystick up to select the [¥/;]

icon again or press the [;] button on the
remote control to stop recording.
(Recorder)
6 Stop playback. (Player)
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ª To cancel the standby for recording Audio dubbing

When the Camcorder is in standby for recording,
move the joystick down and select the [∫] icon. You can add music or narration to the recorded
cassette.
≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (If you perform
dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed external input, set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >>
properly. [IN/OUT], and connect an input device.)
≥If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main Audio dubbing using the microphone terminal
sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with
the desired sound using [SETUP] >> Narration Mic or an external microphone
[AUDIO OUT] on playback. securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as
≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV far as it will go.
terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be
REMOTE/MIC
able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.
For more information, see the instructions for
equipment connected.
≥Regardless of the menu settings on the
recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the
same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A. DUB INPUT] >>
playback tape.
[MIC].
≥The images on the recorder monitor may be
Audio dubbing (external input) using other
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded
equipment (audio equipment, etc.)
images.
1 Insert the AV cable (supplied) securely into
≥If a picture containing a copyright protection
the AV terminal as far as it will go.
signal (copy guard) is recorded by the
Camcorder, the picture is distorted by
mosaic-like patterns at playback.
≥Disconnect the USB cable since input signals
from the external input terminal cannot be
recorded while it is connected with the USB AV/
cable.
≥When wide images are input, the display such
as the menu screen or the operation icon is
expanded horizontally.
≥While pictures are input from the DV terminal, 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [A. DUB INPUT] >>
the operation icon blinks on instead of [AV IN].
appearing from the side of the screen when you 3 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
press the center of the joy stick. and press the [;] button on the remote
control.
CAUTION:
V/REW PLAY FF/W ;
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of W
copyrighted recordings may be copyright STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL
infringement. STOP
4 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote

control to make audio dubbing ready.
ZOOM
T A.DUB ;
¥REC A.DUB
V /REW PLAY FF/W

W
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5 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.
V/REW PLAY FF/W

W A.DUB ¥
STOP
≥When the Magic Wire Remote Control with

Narration Mic is used, start recording with the
[TALK] button pressed.
≥Talk into the microphone. Or start play on the
playing device.
6 Press the [;] button on the remote control
to stop audio dubbing.
V /REW PLAY FF/W
W
STOP
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the

tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be
disturbed when this portion of the tape is played
back.
ª Before recording with audio dubbing
≥When you want to preserve the original sound
taken during recording, set [SETUP] >>
[AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When
set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording
are erased after recording with audio dubbing.)
≥Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take
pictures.
ª To play back the sound recorded with
audio dubbing
You can switch between the sound recorded with
audio dubbing and the original sound.
Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].
[ST1]: It only plays back the original sound.
[ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by
audio dubbing.
[MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original
sound and the sound added with audio
dubbing.
ª To dub audio while listening to a
pre-recorded sound
≥When pausing the audio dubbing, set the
[12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to
[ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded
sound. When the line input is used, you can dub
audio while listening to the pre-recorded sound
from the speaker.
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Printing pictures by directly 3 Move the joystick left and right to select a
connecting to the printer (PictBridge) desired picture, and then press it.
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 4 Select the desired number of prints.
Mode. ≥You can set up to 9 prints.
1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with 5 Select the setting for date printing.
the supplied USB cable. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing,
this setting will be unavailable.
6 Select the paper size.
[STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer
[4k5 INCH]
[5k7 INCH]
[4k6 INCH]
[A4]
≥You cannot set paper sizes not supported on
1 the printer.
7 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing.
1 USB cable ª When you stop printing halfway
Move the joystick down.
PictBridge
≥Avoid the following operations during printing.
These operations disable proper printing.
≥Disconnecting the USB cable
≥Removing the card
≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the ≥Switching the mode dial
screen of the Camcorder. ≥Turning off the power
(When the printer is being recognized, the ≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of
[PictBridge] indication blinks.) print, etc. on the printer.
≥When no card is inserted in the Camcorder, the ≥You cannot print pictures that cannot be played
[PictBridge] indication does not appear. (You on the Camcorder.
cannot print any pictures.) ≥When the Camcorder and the printer are
≥When the Camcorder and the printer are not connected in the Tape Recording/Playback
connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication Mode, the [ WEB] or the [ WEB] Indication
keeps blinking. (It will blink for just over may appear on the LCD monitor. However,
1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the pictures cannot be printed.
printer.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the
power supply.
≥When images are displayed in multi-screen,
they cannot be printed.
2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT].
≥If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you
cannot select [DPOF PRINT].
≥When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing
set the number of prints in DPOF setting.
≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after
you determine the paper size.
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With a PC
With a PC Using USB Driver

Using the Camcorder with a PC ª Operating environment
≥Despite having the operating environment
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be
indicated, it may not be possible to use the
transferred to your personal computer.
program with some types of personal
ª Software Installation computers.
1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows. ≥A CD-ROM drive is required to install this
2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM program.
drive. ≥When you connect to an USB 2.0 interface
≥[Setup Menu] appears. board, use a certified board with the USB 2.0
(HI-SPEED USB) logo.
For Windows
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with
pre-installed;
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:
Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher
3 Select the software to be installed from (including compatible CPU)
[Setup Menu]. RAM:
≥USB Driver -52-: 32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
The USB driver to be installed is the Interface:
dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows USB 1.1 or more
98SE. ≥For Windows Me/2000/XP users, the USB
≥Video Stream Driver -54-: equipment operates with the driver installed as
If the Camcorder is connected to your standard in OS.
personal computer, you can send video from For Macintosh
the Camcorder to the other parties via a OS:
network or by the Internet. It is also needed Mac OS X v 10.1–X v 10.3
when you use MotionDV STUDIO with USB CPU:
connection. iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or
≥DirectX Power Mac G5
To activate MotionDV STUDIO, Microsoft RAM:
DirectX 9.0b or later should be installed. (If 64 MB or more
you install Video Stream Driver, DirectX 9.0b ≥The USB equipment operates with the driver
is automatically installed.) installed as standard in OS.
≥MotionDV STUDIO -56-: ª Installing the USB Driver
Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows When your OS is Windows 98SE, please install
you to capture video recorded on a tape or USB Driver first before connecting the Camcorder
images viewed through the lens of a to your personal computer with the USB
Camcorder. Connecting the Camcorder with connection Cable.
the DV cable also allows you to output 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up
images edited on the personal computer to Windows.
the tape in the Camcorder. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
4 Follow the instructions on the computer personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
screen until the installation is complete. ≥Quit all applications.
≥Setup window will disappear when the ≥[Setup Menu] appears.
installation is complete. 3 Click the [USB Driver].
Note: ≥The set up program starts running.
If a window does not appear automatically, click 4 Click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog
the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click appears.
“Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in ≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
“D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” is used 5 Finish installation by following the
when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.) on-screen instructions.
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≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation. 5 Double-click a file you want to view.
≥After completing the installation, Click 6 Camcorder power is turned on.
[Finish]. ≥You can view images stored on the Memory
6 After the USB Driver is installed, please Card and also save them to your hard disk.
restart your computer. ≥Do not change file or folder names on the
≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB personal computer. The images on the
driver. Memory Card may not be viewable on the
≥Installation continues after the computer Camcorder.
reboots if you selected additional software. ≥Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is
≥A message indicating a conflict between automatically installed by Windows Plug and
versions may be displayed during the Play when connected for the first time.
installation. This will not cause a problem. ≥After the USB Driver is installed and USB
Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the connection cable is connected to the
installation. Camcorder, open [My Computer] or
[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is
Connecting Computer and
displayed as a removable disk drive (only when
Camcorder card is inserted into the Camcorder). It enables
When your OS is Windows 98SE, install USB you to operate it in the same way as a floppy
Driver before connecting. disk drive, and you can use the same drag and
Never connect the USB cable until the USB drop or copy methods.
Driver is installed.
Before making these connections, turn off all Using as a Web camera
devices, which are to be connected. If the Camcorder is connected to your personal
≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor computer, you can send video and sound from
as the power supply of the Camcorder. the Camcorder to other parties via the network.
ª Using Built-in SD Drive Note:
By connecting the Camcorder and personal ≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video
computer with the USB cable, you can transfer Stream Driver is installed.
still images saved on a Memory Card directly to This feature can be used only if both parties
your personal computer. are using the same operating system. Please
1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder. see chart below:
2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode. [Send] [Receive] [Software]
Windows XP <OK> Windows XP Windows
Messenger
Windows XP <NG> Windows
PC 98SE/Me/
2000
Windows <OK> Windows MSN
3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal 98SE/Me/ 98SE/Me/ Messenger
computer with the USB cable. 2000 2000
ª Operating environment
OS:
preinstalled
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/
Professional SP1 or later
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or
later
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
4 Open [My Computer] and click Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
[Removable Disk] (For Windows 98SE/Me/ CPU:
2000 users). Intel Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
Click [Open folder to view files using Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible
Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For CPU)
Windows XP users).
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RAM: 2 Click [Video Stream Driver].

128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended) ≥The set up program starts running.
Free hard disk space: 3 Depending on your system environment,
250 MB or more installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be
Communication Speed: required. Click [Yes] and continue with
56 kbps or faster is recommended installation.
Interface: ≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer
USB 1.1 or more will restart.
Graphic display: ≥Do not remove the CD-ROM.
High Color (16 bit) or more ≥Installation may take a little while.
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more 4 Finish installation by following the
Other requirements (to send/receive audio): on-screen instructions.
Sound card ≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
Speaker or headphones ≥After completing the installation, Click
Necessary software: [Finish].
Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) 5 Click [OK].
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)
ª Connecting the Camcorder to
DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP)
personal computer (For Use as a Web
To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the
following conditions must be met.
Camera)
1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on
≥Windows XP SP1 or later is needed.
the provided CD-ROM.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 or later, click
2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
[Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update].
(Requires Internet connection.)
3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>
[WEB CAM].
≥To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4,
click [Start] >> [All Programs] >>
[Windows Update]. (Requires Internet
connection.)
≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to
the Internet (minimum requirement). Also, you
≥To send pictures recorded on a tape to
and the other person(s) are on the same
another personal computer using Windows
Network (LAN).
Messenger, set [BASIC] >>
≥Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If
[USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape
you have a version older than 5.0, download the
Playback Mode before connecting the
latest version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft
Camcorder to your personal computer.
Home Page.
When you use the Camcorder as a Web
http://www.microsoft.com/
camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the
(For download and installation instructions,
indication of the operation icon is different
please refer to Help on the Home Page.)
from the one in usual operation.
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it
by performing the Windows update.
≥If you are connected to the Internet through a
firewall or a router, proper communication will 1 2
not be possible.
ª Installing Video Stream Driver
DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is 1 In usual operation
not already installed. 2 In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications Mode)
supported by previous versions of DirectX may ≥Even if you move the joystick up/down/right/left
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers ( , ∫, 5, 6), the selected direction on
of the disabled applications. the operation icon is not lit in yellow.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the ≥The operation icon blinks on instead of
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. appearing from the side of the screen when you
≥Quit all applications. press the center of the joy stick.
≥[Setup Menu] appears. 4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal
computer with the USB connection cable.
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≥When the Camcorder and personal ≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties
computer (with Windows 2000) are via the network have to use Windows
connected via USB cable, a message, such Messenger on Windows XP. When you use an
as the one below, is displayed. However, operating system other than Windows XP, the
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed other parties via the network have to use MSN
functionality of this Camcorder with Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed. ≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend
on the Internet connection status.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be
recorded onto a tape or a card.
≥You cannot output the video input from the DV
terminal to the display of the PC.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, the audio may be
interrupted in the middle of communication
≥For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio depending on the communication environment
Device” is required. Click [Next] and or the performance of the personal computer.
proceed.
ª Setting up Windows Messenger
≥If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation
When starting Windows Messenger for the first
CD may be required.
time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the
For Windows 98SE/Me Users screen is not displayed if the Windows
The following messages may be displayed during Messenger setup has already been done.) For
the installation depending on the environment of more details, please read the corresponding Help
the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as file.
instructed below. 1 Click [Click here to sign in].
1) The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is
displayed.
2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click

[OK].
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system” for
3 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed,
Windows 98SE.
click [Next].
≥Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for
Windows Me.
≥If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of
the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the
OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
2) The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is
displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
≥If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your
above mentioned folder, insert the OS personal computer for how to configure the
CD-ROM and assign the path. audio and the microphone.
≥You may click [Browse] to look for and assign ≥To communicate with persons using Windows
the path. in other languages, setting up using
5 Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP alphabets or numbers is recommended.
users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows 4 According to the procedures displayed on
98SE/Me/2000 users). the screen, continue the setup.
≥Click [Start] >> [Programs] >> 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger]. start Windows Messenger.
≥Windows Messenger is activated.
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≥For other information about MSN Messenger,

please refer to Help.
≥When access is finished, close MSN
Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder.
Finally, disconnect the USB cable.
Using MotionDV STUDIO

6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the When the OS is Windows XP/2000/Me, the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is
Camcorder can be connected to the personal
connected correctly.
computer with the DV cable.
7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the
menu.
Camcorder can be connected to the personal
8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu. computer with the USB cable, however, Video
≥Please refer to the HELP file of Windows
Stream Driver must be installed.
Messenger to understand its operation.
≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture
Stream Driver is installed.
device] selection screen is displayed,
[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ª Operating environment
OS:
ª Setting up MSN Messenger
When starting MSN Messenger for the first time,
pre-installed
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/
screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup
Professional SP1 or later
has already been done.) For more details, please
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or
read the corresponding Help file.
later
1 Click [Sign In]. Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
(Only in DV connection)
CPU:
Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher/AMD Athlon
1 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. (32 bit or more recommended)
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and Desktop resolution of 1024k768 pixels or more
password, click [Get one here] (Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw)
3 Please carefully read the displayed 4 MB or more video memory
contents and then proceed. Sound:
4 After the setup is completed, sign in and PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound)
start MSN Messenger. RAM:
256 MB or more
(Adding more memory enables you to operate the
personal computer more comfortably.)
Hard disk:
Ultra DMA – 33 or more
Free hard disk space:
640 MB
(When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for
5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the data of approx. 4 minutes.)
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is Interface:
connected correctly. DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a)
6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant)
the [Microphone] menu. DirectX 9.0b or later
7 Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] Windows Media Player 6.4 or later
menu. Other requirements:
8 Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web Mouse
Camera Device] is selected.
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ª Installing Video Stream Driver ª Installation of MotionDV STUDIO

Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. (When your personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
OS is Window XP SP2 or later, installing video ≥Quit all applications.
stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver ≥[Setup Menu] appears.
must be installed when you connect the 2 Click the [MotionDV STUDIO].
Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use
MotionDV STUDIO.
DirectX 9.0b is installed in your PC if it is not
installed beforehand.
≥When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications
supported by previous versions of DirectX may
not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers
of the applications disabled.
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. 3 Click [Next].
≥Quit all applications.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2 Click [Video Stream Driver].
≥The set up program starts running.
3 For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment,
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be
required. Click [Yes] and continue with
installation. ≥After reading the displayed contents, please
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer carry out the installation according to
will restart. instructions.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM. 4 Select the Video system.
≥Installation may take a little while.
4 Finish installation by following the
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click
[Finish].
5 Click [OK].
5 After the completion of setup, click on

[Finish].
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the

MotionDV STUDIO software.
6 Click [Finish].
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ª To start MotionDV STUDIO If a description other than [Microsoft] is

If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the displayed
Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the ≥Update the driver with the following procedure.
tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens 1 Click [Update Driver...].
of the Camcorder, set the Camcorder to the Tape
Recording Mode and remove the tape and the
card.
With USB connection cable (supplied)
OS:
Windows XP SP1 or later
Windows 2000 SP4 or later
≥The personal computer should be compatible 2 Check [Install from a list or specific location
with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed. (Advanced)] and then click [Next].
Confirmation before connection
(for Windows XP/2000)
When you connect the personal computer and the
Camcorder with the USB connection cable and
then use MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP
(SP1 or later) or Windows 2000 (SP4 or later),
check the driver of the USB host controller.
≥It is required to use the driver for which ≥When your OS is Windows 2000, click [Next]
[Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider] in after [Update Device Driver Wizard] appears.
[Driver] tab. 3 (For Windows XP Users)
1 Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> Check [Don’t search. I will choose the driver
[Control Panel] to start [System]. to install] and then click [Next].
≥[System Properties] is displayed.
2 Click [Hardware] tab and then click
[Device Manager] then
[Universal Serial Bus Controller].
3 Right-click [Enhanced Host Controller] and
then select [Properties].
(For Windows 2000 Users)

Check [Display a list of the known drivers
for this device so that I can choose a
specific driver] and then click [Next].
4 Click [Standard Universal PCI to USB Host
Controller] and then click [Next].
≥The indication [Enhanced Host Controller] is
changed as [EHCI] depending on the host
controller you use.
4 Click [Driver] tab to check the description
on [Driver Provider].
5 Click [Finish].
≥The update of the driver is completed.
Connect the Camcorder.
≥If [Microsoft] is displayed on [Driver Provider],
the confirmation procedure is completed.
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Connecting the Camcorder to a personal ≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto
computer the Tape in the Camcorder.
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode ≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to
or Tape Playback Mode. a personal computer, or when devices are
2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> connected through USB hubs or by using
[USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. extension cables, proper operation is not
guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal,
normal function may not be possible.
To disconnect USB cable safely

≥It enters MotionDV STUDIO Mode. If USB cable is disconnected while computer is
on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case
3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following
computer with USB connection cable.
the steps below you can disconnect the cable
safely.
1 Double click the icon in task tray.
≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].
3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is
4 Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] selected and click [OK].
>> [Panasonic] >>
[MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV] >>
[MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
≥Using the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows, a
variety of visual effects can be added and titles
can be created.
≥You cannot record a video edited by the PC
onto the Tape in the Camcorder. ≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
With DV cable (optional)
OS: Note on the driver name displayed
Windows Me/2000/XP The driver name displayed will differ depending
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode on your OS, operating environment and the mode
or Tape Playback Mode. of the Camcorder.
≥Some Operating Systems, such as Windows
2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal
98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you
computer with DV connection cable.
may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be
set not to show.) Make sure Camcorder’s Card
Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable.
Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be
displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or
Tape Playback Mode.
DV
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB cable while the
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the
3 Start MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE. Card data.
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If the above operation is not performed correctly, ≥These instructions do not cover the basic
when data is copied from the personal computer operations of the personal computer or define
to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be any terms. For this information, refer to the
damaged. Operating Instructions which accompany your
When the following operations are performed, the personal computer.
same results will occur as when the USB cable is ≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while
incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may
imperative that the above operation is completed freeze the software or destroy the data in
before proceeding. transfer.
≥When SD Memory Card is removed. ≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the
≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF. power source for the Camcorder when
connecting to the personal computer. Data may
be lost If the battery power is lost while
transferring data.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera
while virus checking software is running, the
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway
through. In this case, exit the Windows
≥When Mode Dial is turned to change modes.
Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and
restart the Windows Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such
PC
as picture folder. Memory card may not be
recognized if folders are deleted.
≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC
If you no longer need software or Mode while it is connected to the personal
driver (Uninstall) computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder
cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the
The screens may vary with the type of OS. USB connection cable. Switch the operation
1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the
[Control Panel], select the software or the cable.
driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to ≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode,
uninstall. the [Removable Disk] icon representing the
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the Memory Card drive is displayed in
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS. [My Computer].
≥When the Tape Recording Mode of the
Notes Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a
≥Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Messenger® warning message may be displayed. You may
and DirectX® are either registered trademarks simply ignore it.
or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in ≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows
the United States and/or other countries. 2000, you may install or uninstall this software
≥Intel®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the after logging ON by setting the user name to
registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Administrator or to a user name having
Corporation. equivalent authority.
≥All other names, company names, product names, ≥If you use Windows 98SE, the message, “File is
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks or not found” may be displayed when the
registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Camcorder is connected for the first time. Enter
≥The names of the products you are using may the following paths to complete the connection:
differ from the names given in the text. If the message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is
Depending on the operating environment and displayed, enter
other factors, the contents of the screens used “C:\WINDOWS\system\IOSUBSYS”. If the
in these instructions may not necessarily match message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is
what you will see on your screen. displayed, enter
≥Although the screens in these Operating “C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS”.
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of (The paths will differ depending on the
example, other languages are supported as environment of your personal computer.)
well.
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≥If you install the USB Driver or video stream ª About the folder structure when using
driver while the USB Connecting cable is being the Memory Card in a personal
connected, or if you do not follow these computer
Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted
be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the into a personal computer, folders will be
USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described displayed as shown in the following figure.
below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.
1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode
or Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the
personal computer, and delete 256
[USB Video Device] (or [Panasonic DVC DV
DCIM
Stream Device]) from [Device Manager].
2 Set the Camcorder to PC Mode and delete 100CDPFP
[Panasonic DVC USB Storage] (Windows MISC
98SE).
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG,
ª About the SD Memory Card etc.) in this folder are recorded in
SD Memory Card the JPEG format.
The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has
is available in larger capacities. It has a write
been set to the image are in this
protect switch to prevent data writing and card
folder.
formatting, as well as a copyright protection
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder
function.
structure. They have nothing to do with actual
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
operation.
≥All other company and product names in the ≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along
operating instructions are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective with the images. The file numbers are recorded
corporations. with each image as consecutive numbers.
≥When using the software without indication
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card function, indication data, such as date, are not
It may not be possible to play back the files on displayed. Depending on the software in use,
the date and the time may not be displayed
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check correctly.
the compatibility of the equipment in advance. ≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card
label corresponds to the total card capacity.
ª About the compatibility of the card Some of this capacity is used to protect and
files manage the copyright data, and not all capacity
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by is available as conventional memory for a
this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule Camcorder, personal computer or others.
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 other equipment on this
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them
back. Please check the compatibility with the
other equipment in advance.
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Menu
Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are
different from the actual menu indications.
ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -64-
[AV JACK] -49-
[USB FUNCTION] -54-
2) [ADVANCE]
[BLANK SEARCH] -29-
1) [BASIC] [REC SPEED] -27-
[SCENE MODE] -37- [REC STDBY] -48-
[REC SPEED] -27- [AUDIO REC] -64-
[BLANK SEARCH] -29- [A. DUB INPUT] -49-
[WIND CUT] -34- [REC DATA] -64-
[CLOCK SET] -23- [PICT. QUALITY] -31-
[DV OUT] -48-
2) [ADVANCE] [REPEAT PLAY] -41-
[PICT. QUALITY] -31-
[FLASH] -35- 3) [SETUP]
[RED EYE] -35- [12bit AUDIO] -50-
[FLASH LEVEL] -35- [AUDIO OUT] -64-
[EIS] -36- [DISPLAY] -64-
[H.SHOE MIC] -64- [REMOTE] -25-
[WIDE] -36- [LCD AI] -24-
[CINEMA] -36- [LCD SET] -23-
[USB FUNCTION]-54- [EVF SET] -23-
[D.ZOOM] -31- [POWER SAVE] -28-
[ZOOM MIC] -32-
[DATE/TIME] -64- 4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
[INITIAL SET] -65-
3) [SETUP]
[FADE COLOR] -34-
[AUDIO REC] -64-
[REC LAMP] -64-
[DISPLAY] -64-
[REMOTE] -25-
[BEEP SOUND] -64-
[LCD AI] -24-
[LCD SET] -23-
[EVF SET] -23-
[DEMO MODE] -65-
[AV JACK] -64-
[POWER SAVE] -28-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
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ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] ª [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
2048
1) [BASIC] 1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -37- [DATE/TIME] -64-
[PICT. QUALITY] -31- [PROTECT] -45-
[PICTURE SIZE] -31-
[SELF TIMER] -36- 2) [ADVANCE]
[CLOCK SET] -23- [DPOF SET] -45-
[CARD FORMAT] -45-
2) [ADVANCE]
[BURST MODE] -37- 3) [SETUP]
[FLASH] -35- [DISPLAY] -64-
[RED EYE] -35- [REMOTE] -25-
[FLASH LEVEL] -35- [LCD SET] -23-
[EIS] -36- [EVF SET] -23-
[SHTR EFFECT] -31- [LCD AI] -24-
[DATE/TIME] -64- [POWER SAVE] -28-
[INITIAL SET] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
3) [SETUP]
[REC LAMP] -64-
[DISPLAY] -64-
[REMOTE] -25-
[BEEP SOUND] -64-
[LCD AI] -24-
[LCD SET] -23-
[EVF SET] -23-
[POWER SAVE] -28-
4) [LANGUAGE] -21-
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Menu
Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback

ª [H.SHOE MIC] ª [AV JACK]
Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound This switches among the output settings of the
noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom AV/headphone terminal.
microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on [IN/OUT]: Use this setting when inputting signals
the smart accessory shoe. from other equipment via an AV cable
ª [DATE/TIME] or a S-Video cable.
This switches between date and time indications. [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date and headphone output.
and time the picture was taken on the tape. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound
≥You can also show or change the date/time is not output normally to the TV in
indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ [OUT/Ë].
TIME] button on the remote control. ≥When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or
[BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/Ë]. If set to
ª [AUDIO REC] [OUT], you may hear noises on the right.
Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording
systems. ª [REC DATA]
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/
(The original audio signals can be kept gain values, and white balance settings (-38-),
after the other audio signals are dubbed.) etc.) used during the recordings are displayed
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. during playback.
Audio can be recorded in higher quality. ≥When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is
(If audio signals are dubbed, then the set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will
original audio signals will be erased.) appear.
≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the
ª [REC LAMP] display.
Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on ≥If the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are
during recording, which indicates that recording is played back on other equipment, the settings
underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on information is sometimes not displayed
the lamp even when recording is underway. normally.
ª [DISPLAY] ª [AUDIO OUT]
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched This switches the sound to be played back.
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub
switched to minimum display. sound)
ª [BEEP SOUND] [L]: Left channel sound (main sound)
Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are [R]: Right channel sound (sub sound)
issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs,
and at other times. Check the sentence
displayed on the screen.
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Menu
Other menus
ª [INITIAL SET]
When there is a menu that cannot be selected
depending on a combination of functions, 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]
If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without
inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is
automatically set to the demonstration mode for
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled.
If no operations take place for approx.
10 minutes, the demonstration mode
automatically starts. To terminate the
demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card,
or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal
use, set this function to [OFF].
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Others
Others LOWCUT : External microphone supporting

the smart accessory shoe (LOW
Indications CUT) -13-
5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -37-
Various functions and the Camcorder status are
: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -37-
shown on the screen.
: Low light mode (Scene mode)
Basic indications
-37-
r: Remaining battery power
: Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
0h00m00s00f: Time code
-37-
3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication
: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)
-37-
Recording indications
AWB : Auto white balance -38-
R 0:45: Remaining tape time
: Indoor mode (recording under
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
incandescent lamp) -38-
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the
: Outdoor mode -38-
indication starts flashing.)
: White balance adjustment mode
SP: Standard Play mode
-38-
(Recording speed mode) -27-
: WEB CAMERA mode (recording)
LP: Long Play mode
-51-
(Recording speed mode) -27-
Playback indications
¥: Recording -28-
¥: Recording underway
; (Green): Recording pause -28-
1: Playback -41-
; (Green flash):
;: Pause -41-
Standby mode
5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -41-
; (Red): Fade out
6: Rewind/Review playback -41-
: Recording check -29-
CINEMA : Cinema mode -36-
D/E: Slow motion playback -42-
;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -42-
WIDE : wide mode -36-
2k5: Variable-speed search -42-
: Digital zoom -31-
: Repeat playback -41-
AUTO : Automatic mode -27-
: WEB CAMERA mode (playback)
MNL : Manual mode -37-
-51-
MF: Manual focus -39-
A.DUB ¥: Audio dubbing -49-
5k: Zoom magnification indication
A.DUB ;: Audio dubbing pause -49-
-31-
: Prepared for audio dubbing
: Back light mode -33-
(microphone)
1/500: Shutter speed -40-
: Prepared for audio dubbing (Line)
F2.4: F number -40-
: Blank search -29-
6dB: Gain value -40-
MIC, AV IN: Audio dubbing input display -49-
: Soft skin mode -33-
12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -64-
: Tele macro -34-
: Volume adjustment -41-
: Fade (White) -34-
: Fade (Black) -34-
Card
: MagicPix function -33-
æ: Progressive photoshot mode -30-
0Lux : 0 Lux MagicPix function -33-
± (White): Shutter chance mark -30-
ß/ßA: Video flash turned on -35-
¥ (Green): Shutter chance mark -30-
: VIdeo flash turned off -35-
: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
ßi/ßAi: Video flash (setting to [i]) -35-
recording -37-
ßj/ßAj: Video flash (setting to [j]) -35-
: Self-Timer recording -36-
£: Red eye reduction -35-
MEGA EIS : MEGA Optical image stabilizer
ZOOM : Zoom microphone -32-
-36-
: Wind noise reduction -34-
(White): Photoshot mode
: When the microphone of the
(Green): While the card is being read
Magic Wire Remote Control with
: While photoshot recording is
Narration Mic is used -26-
activated
: External microphone supporting
(Red): Using the card that cannot be
the smart accessory shoe -13-
recognized
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( ): Photoshot picture quality -31- Warning/alarm indications

0: Remaining number of photoshot
pictures (When the remaining If any one of the following indications lights up or
number of photoshot pictures flashes, please check the Camcorder.
reaches 0, the red indication Confirmatory indications
flashes.) Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure
: Slide show playback -43- prevention slider placed in the [SAVE]
PictBridge: PictBridge mode -51- position is inserted.
100-0001: Folder/File display No cassette is inserted.
No.00: File number [--]/0:
1: Number of DPOF Setting -45- The built-in battery is low. -23-
: Lock setting -45- °: The warning/alarm indication appears when
640 : [640k480] Image size you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor
1280 : [1280k960] Image size towards the viewfinder and check the
1600 : [1600k1200] Image size warning/alarm indication.
2048 : [2048k1512] Image size : No card is inserted.
≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, REMOTE :
the size display is determined as follows An incorrect remote control mode has been
according to the number of horizontal pixels. selected. -25-
QXGA : 2048 or more 2END:
UXGA : 1600 or more, less than 2048 The tape came to the end during recording.
SXGA : 1280 or more, less than 1600 :: The video heads are dirty. -74-
XGA : 1024 or more, less than 1280
SVGA : 800 or more, less than 1024 Textual indications
640 : 640 or more, less than 800 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
(The size is not displayed at Condensation has occurred. Take out the
under 640 pixels.) cassette and wait for a while. It takes some
time until the cassette holder opens, but this
is not a malfunction. -73-
LOW BATTERY:
The battery is low. Recharge it. -16-
NO TAPE :
No tape is inserted. -18-
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB:
You are attempting to record pictures on a
tape with the accidental erasure prevention
slider placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting audio dubbing or digital
dubbing on a tape with the accidental
erasure prevention slider placed in the
[SAVE] position.
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
An incorrect remote control mode has been
selected. This is only displayed at the first
operation of the remote control after
powering-on. -25-
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
You are attempting to play back a tape
section that has been recorded with a
different TV system. This cassette is
incompatible.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data not
compatible with this Camcorder.
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UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): PRINTER ERROR:

Audio dubbing cannot be performed Check the connected printer.
because the original recording was in LP PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
mode. The Camcorder is connected to a personal
UNABLE TO A.DUB: computer that does not support USB 2.0.
You are attempting to perform audio CAN NOT USE USB:
dubbing on a non-recorded tape. You are connecting the USB cable with the
COPY PROTECTED: DV cable connected.
Images cannot be recorded correctly CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
because the medium is protected by a copy You are attempting to select the item on the
guard. [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
CARD ERROR: MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].
This card is not compatible with this CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):
Camcorder. You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM]
You are attempting to format a failed card. setting during MotinDV Mode.
It displays, when you attempt to insert an REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
incompatible card to Card Slot. At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when
NO CARD: LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.
No card is inserted. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180°
CARD FULL: towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD
Card does not have sufficient memory monitor cannot be adjusted.
remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on the card.
CHANGE ASPECT TO 4:3:
You are attempting to record pictures with
an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the
[PHOTO SHOT] button.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. -74-
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been
detected. Press the [RESET] button (-13-).
This may solve the problem.
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB cable is connected to the
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in
PC mode with the USB cable connected to
the Camcorder. You are attempting to
record pictures on a tape/card with the USB
cable connected to the Camcorder.
NO INK IN PRINTER:
There is no ink. Check the connected
printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER:
There is no paper. Check the connected
printer.
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Functions cannot be used ≥Flash ≥While recording to a tape

simultaneously ≥During demo mode
≥When RapidFire
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or
Consecutive Photoshot is
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The
used
table below shows examples of functions
≥When the MagicPix
restricted by conditions.
function is used
Functions Conditions which disable ≥Zoom ≥When the microphone of
the functions microphone the Magic Wire Remote
≥Progressive ≥When recording onto a ≥Wind noise Control with Narration Mic
tape and a card reduction or an external microphone
simultaneously is used
≥When digital zoom ≥Scene mode ≥When setting the [AUTO/
(10k or higher) is used MANUAL/FOCUS] switch
≥When the shutter speed is to [AUTO]
1/750 or faster in Tape ≥When the MagicPix
Recording Mode function is used
≥When the gain value is
increased in Tape ≥Change of ≥When digital zoom (10k
Recording Mode white balance or higher) is used
≥When brightness is ≥When the MagicPix
insufficient with the flash function is used
[ ] in Tape Recording ≥When the shutter speed is
Mode 1/15 or slower in the Card
≥When the MagicPix Recording mode
function is used ≥When a menu is
≥When the portrait mode of displayed
the scene mode is used in ≥Adjusting the ≥When the MagicPix
Tape Recording Mode shutter speed, function is used
≥When the wide mode is iris/gain ≥When the scene mode is
used used
≥Digital zoom ≥When the Card Recording ≥Variable-speed ≥During repeat playback
≥Wide mode mode is used search
≥Fade ≥Deleting files ≥When the write protect
≥Backlight ≥When the iris/gain is set switch on the card is set
compensation ≥When the MagicPix to [LOCK]
function is used ≥When the file is protected
≥Soft skin ≥While recording to a tape ≥Formatting ≥When the write protect
≥Tele-macro switch on the card is set
≥Recording to [LOCK]
check ≥Audio dubbing ≥The section of a tape
≥MagicPix ≥While recording to a tape recorded in LP mode
≥When the Card Recording ≥The blank section of a
mode is used tape
≥Sounds sent through the
≥RapidFire ≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is DV terminal
Consecutive set to other than [640]
Photoshot ≥When the shutter speed is
1/15 or slower
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Before requesting repair 6: The cassette cannot be removed.

(Problems and solutions) • Does the power lamp comes on when opening
the cassette cover? (-20-) Make sure that the
Power/Body battery and the AC adaptor are properly
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. connected. (-16-)
• Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully • Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the
charged battery. battery and remove the cassette.
• The battery protection circuit may have • Close the cassette cover completely, and fully
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor open it again. (-18-)
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 7: No operation other than cassette removal
cannot be used, the battery is faulty. can be performed.
2: The Camcorder power is turned off • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
automatically. condensation indication disappears. (-73-)
• If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and 8: The remote control does not function.
do not operate the Camcorder for about • Has the button-type battery of the remote
5 continuous minutes, the power is control run out? Replace it with a new button-
automatically turned off for tape protection and type battery. (-25-)
power conservation. To resume recording, turn • Is the setting on the remote control correct? If
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to the setting on the remote control is not in
[ON] again. (-28-) agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on Camcorder, the remote control does not
long enough. operate. (-25-)
• Is the battery low? If the remaining battery
power indication is flashing or the message Recording
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has 1: Recording does not start although power is
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette
charged battery. (-16-) is correctly inserted.
• Has condensation occurred? When you carry • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, recording cannot be performed. (-18-)
the power is turned off automatically, disabling • Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new
all operations except for taking cassettes out. cassette.
Wait until the condensation indication • Is the recording mode set? When in the
disappears. (-73-) playback mode, recording cannot be
4: Battery runs down quickly. performed. (-27-)
• Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the • Has condensation occurred? No operation
AC adaptor. (-16-) other than cassette removal can be performed
• Are you using the battery in an extremely cold when condensation occurs. Wait until the
place? The battery is affected by ambient condensation indication disappears. (-73-)
temperature. In cold places, the operating time • Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is
of the battery becomes shorter. open, the Camcorder may not operate
• Has the battery worn out? The battery has a normally. Close the cassette cover. (-18-)
limited life. If the operating time is still too short 2: The screen has changed suddenly.
even after the battery is fully charged, • Has the demonstration started? In the Tape
depending on the usage, the battery has worn Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >>
out and can no longer be used. [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card,
5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though the demonstration starts. For normal use, set
powered up. this function to [OFF]. (-65-)
The Camcorder does not operate normally. 3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
• Remove the cassette and then press the • Has condensation occurred? Wait until the
[RESET] button. (-72-) If normal conditions are condensation indication disappears.
not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, 4: Auto focus function does not work.
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. • Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus
(Conducting the above operation when the mode is selected, focus is automatically
access lamp is on may destroy the data on the adjusted.
card.)
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• There are some recording subjects and • Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >>
surroundings for which the auto focus does not [MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and
operate correctly. (-78-) If so, use the manual dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-39-) sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a
• Is the MagicPix function set? When the later time. To hear the sounds separately, set
MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts to [ST1] or [ST2]. (-50-)
into the manual mode. • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >>
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing
Indications the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to
1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub
the screen center. sound. (-64-)
• Read the contents and respond to them. 3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
(-67-) • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on
2: The time code becomes inaccurate. the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),
0 The time code indication counter may not be audio dubbing cannot be performed. (-18-)
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback, • Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that
but this is not a malfunction. was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not
3: The remaining tape time indication allow audio dubbing. (-27-)
disappears. 4: The original sound was erased when audio
• The remaining tape time indication may dubbing was performed.
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame • If you perform audio dubbing on a recording
playback or other operation. If you continue made in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is erased. If you wish to preserve the original
restored. sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode when
4: The remaining tape time Indication does not recording.
match the actual remaining tape time. 5: Sounds cannot be played back.
• If scenes of less than 15 seconds are • Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time being played, have you set [SETUP] >>
cannot be correctly displayed. [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a
• In some cases, the remaining tape time cassette with no audio dubbing, set
indication may show remaining tape time that is [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (-50-)
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual • Is the variable speed search function working?
remaining tape time. Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the
5: A function indication such as mode remote control to cancel the variable speed
indication, remaining tape time indication, search function. (-42-)
or time cord indication is not shown. 6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.
• If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], • Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]?
indications other than the tape running When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/
condition, warning, and date indications Ë].
disappear.
Playback (Pictures)
Playback (Sound) 1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in during cue or review playback.
speaker of the Camcorder or the • This phenomenon is characteristic of digital
headphones. video systems. It is not a malfunction.
0 Is the volume too low? During playback, push 2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during
the [s /VOLr] lever to display the volume cue and review playback.
indication and adjust it. (-41-) • Horizontal stripes may appear depending on
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
same time.
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connected to a TV, playback images cannot 1: The indication disappears, the screen is
be seen. frozen, or no operation can be performed.
• Have you selected video input on the TV? • Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the
Please read the operating instructions of your power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET]
TV and select the channel that matches the button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and
input terminals used for the connection. then reattach it. After that, turn on the power
4: Playback picture is not clear. again. If normal operation is still not restored,
• Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the detach the power connected, and consult the
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be dealer who you purchased the Camcorder
clear. Clean the heads by using the head from.
cleaner for digital video (optional). (-74-) 2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
• If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the automatically detected. Remove the cassette
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the or the card for data protection and then press
cable to the AV terminal. the [RESET] button with the boss A. The
• Is a picture containing a copyright protection Camcorder will be activated.
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a
protected picture is played back by the
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the
RESET
picture.
Card
1: Recorded pictures are not clear. A
• Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >>
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ],
• If you do not press the [RESET] button, the
pictures with fine details may include a
power to the Camcorder is turned off
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >>
automatically about 1 minute later.
[ ].
• Even after you press the [RESET] button, the
(-31-)
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power
• Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be
connected, and consult the dealer who you
deleted. (-45-)
purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt
• For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect
to repair the unit by yourself.
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the
disabled. (-19-)
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
3: Photoshot playback images do not look
• Is the USB driver installed?
normal.
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an
• The picture may be damaged. In order to
error message will appear on PC.
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a
• To disconnect the USB cable safely,
cassette or a personal computer is
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and
recommended.
follow the instructions on the screen.
4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be
5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing,
used.
dubbing from digital video equipment, or
• Either the Camcorder or the card may be
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV”.
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
• If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit
displayed.
(sound recording mode), normal and wide,
• The image was either recorded in a different
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder
format, or data is damaged.
may malfunction at a point where the mode
switches. When you edit, do not record in
multiple modes.
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6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears Cautions for Use

when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB
camera mode. ª About condensation
• Did you press the menu button or the recording If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or occurs on the head or the tape, condensation
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the
mode. viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages
• Is the setting for the remote control correct? [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only
• Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the
it? Insert a tape. procedure below.
• Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright 3 in yellow:
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape.
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot 3 in red:
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.
can be played.) 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted.
• Is the video stream driver installed? ≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette
cover closed to cool or warm it to the
ambient temperature.
When [3] in yellow
≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/
Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for
about 30 minutes.
≥However, you can use the Card Recording
Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a
cassette is not inserted.
When [3] in red
≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute
and then the Camcorder automatically turns
off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
3 Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then
check if the condensation indication
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen.
If so, it may take more time before the
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the
condensation Indication is displayed.
≥The condensation indication may not appear
depending on circumstances. When
condensation occurs on the lens or the
Camcorder, it may also occur on the head and
the tape. Do not open the cassette cover.
When the lens is fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF] and leave the
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.
When the lens temperature becomes close to the
ambient temperature, the fogging disappears
naturally.
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ª About dirty heads ª About the Camcorder

If video heads (the parts that closely contact ≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time,
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is
and playback are not properly performed. not a malfunction.
Clean the heads with the digital video head Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized
cleaner. equipment such as a cellular phones,
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set microwave ovens, TVs, and video game
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back equipment.
for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not stop ≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV,
the playback, it automatically stops about images or sounds may be disturbed due to
30 seconds later.) electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically. ≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD images may be distorted, by strong magnetic
CLEANING” appears during recording. During fields created by speakers or large motors.
playback, moreover, the following symptoms ≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by
appear. digital circuits including microprocessor may
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the
sound is interrupted. disturbance of images and sounds.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes ≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment
appear. and does not function properly, turn off the
When normal playback cannot be performed Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC
even after the head cleaning adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC
One possible cause is that normal recording adaptor again and turn on the Camcorder
could not be performed because the heads were power.
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, Do not use your Camcorder near radio
and perform recording and playback again. If transmitters or high-voltage cables.
normal playback can be performed, the heads are ≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or
clean. Before an important recording, be sure to high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal may be adversely affected.
recording can be performed. Do not spray insecticides or volatile
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, chemicals onto the Camcorder.
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another ≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such
cassette. chemicals, the Camcorder body may become
≥During playback, the picture or sound may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
interrupted momentarily, but this is not a ≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in
malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.) dusty place such as on a beach, do not let
sand or fine dust get into the body and
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the
Camcorder from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting
and removing a cassette.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then,
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or
bump it.
≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its
housing, causing it to malfunction.
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Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol If you drop the battery accidentally, check to
for cleaning the Camcorder. see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out ≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder
the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or
≥The Camcorder body may be discoloured and AC adaptor.
the surface finish may peel off. After use, be sure to take the cassette out and
≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket.
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked ≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and from humidity, with as constant temperature as
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it possible. (Recommended temperature: 59oF to
with a dry cloth. 77oF (15oC to 25oC), Recommended humidity:
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 40% to 60%)
instructions. ≥Extremely high temperatures or low
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
purposes or other business use. ≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature,
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the
internal temperature increases and, terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
consequently, this may cause malfunction. ≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business recommend you charge it once every year and
use. store it again after you have completely used up
About the flash the charged capacity.
≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside the ≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery
flash, do not disassemble it to avoid electric terminals should be removed.
shock. Do not throw old battery into fire.
ª About the battery ≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may
The battery used in the Camcorder is a result in an explosion.
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is ≥If the operating time is very short even after the
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the battery has been recharged, the battery has
effect of temperature increases with increasing or worn out. Please purchase a new battery.
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature ª About the AC adaptor
range, the fully charged indication may not ≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more
appear, or the low battery indication may appear time than normal.
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high ≥If the temperature of the battery is extremely
temperature, moreover, the protection function high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder. continue flashing, and the battery may not be
Be sure to detach the battery after use charged. After the battery temperature has
≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging
minute amount of current is consumed even starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the lamp still continues flashing even after the
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be
long time, over-discharge takes place. The faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.
battery may become unusable after it is ≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio
charged. reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC
Prepare spare batteries when going out for adaptor 3 feet (1 m) or more away from radio.
recording. ≥When using the AC adaptor, it may generate
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
period during you want to record pictures in. In ≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains lead
cold places such as a ski resort, the period from the AC mains socket. (If they are left
during which you can record pictures is connected, a minute amount of current is
shortened. consumed.)
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC ≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries and battery clean.
at your destination.
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ª About the cassette ª About the card

Never place the cassette in a high temperature When inserting or removing the card, always
place. set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
≥The tape may be damaged, producing When the access lamp is illuminated (During
mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. access to the card), do not open the card slot
When storing the cassette after use, be sure cover to pull out the card, turn off the power,
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it or cause any vibrations or impact.
out. Do not leave the card in places where there is
≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months high temperature or direct sunlight, or where
(depending on the storage condition) in the electromagnetic waves or static electricity are
Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or
sag and be damaged. drop the card.
≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end ≥The card may break or the contents of the card
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the may be destroyed or erased.
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without After use, be sure to remove the card from the
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed Camcorder for storage.
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to ≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card,
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may put it in the storage case.
stick to itself. ≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances
≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and to adhere to the terminals on the back of the
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the your hand.
heads. ≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the to prevent swallowing.
beginning, put the cassette in the case to ª Folder structure of the card
protect it from dust, and store it upright. The folder structure of the card formatted by
Keep the cassette away from strong the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as
magnetism. the illustration below.
≥Objects using magnets such as magnetic
necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that
is stronger than expected, may erase the
contents of a recording or may increase noise.
256
≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on

100CDPFP folder etc.
≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded
on MISC folder.
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ª LCD monitor/Viewfinder Explanation of terms

LCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a ª Automatic white balance
dry soft cloth. White balance adjustment recognizes the color of
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, light and adjusts so the white color will become a
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of
Wipe it with soft dry cloth. light that comes through the lens and white
≥If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD balance sensor, thereby judging the recording
monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately condition, and selects the closest hue setting.
after you turn the power on. However, as the This is called automatic white balance
internal temperature increases, it goes back to adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only
normal brightness. stores white color information under several light
sources, automatic white balance adjustment
Extremely high precision technology is does not function normally under the other light
employed to produce the LCD monitor sources.
screen featuring a total of approximately 2)
10 000K
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 9 000K
8 000K 3)
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of
7 000K
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, 6 000K
4)
this is not a malfunction and does not affect 5)

5 000K
the recorded picture. 1) 6)
4 000K
Viewfinder 3 000K
7)
≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder,

8)
dismount the viewfinder first. When the dust is
difficult to remove, get rid of it with a cotton 2 000K 9)
swab dampened with water. Then wipe the
viewfinder with a dry cotton swab. 10)
≥To clean the inside of the viewfinder, keep 1 000K
pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it Outside of the effective range of automatic white
out. balance adjustment, the image will become
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range
2 of automatic white balance adjustment, the
automatic white balance adjustment may not
function properly if there is more than one light
1 source. For light outside the functional auto white
balance adjustment range, use the manual white
balance adjustment mode.
Extremely high precision technology is
1) The effective range of automatic white
employed to produce the viewfinder screen
balance adjustment on this Camcorder
featuring a total of approximately 113,000
2) Blue sky
pixels. The result is more than 99.99%
3) Cloudy sky (rain)
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the
4) TV screen
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is
5) Sunlight
not a malfunction and does not affect the
6) White fluorescent lamp
recorded picture.
7) Halogen light bulb
ª Periodical check-ups 8) Incandescent light bulb
≥To maintain the highest image quality, we 9) Sunrise or sunset
recommend replacing worn parts such as heads 10) Candlelight
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however,
depends on operating conditions including
temperature, humidity and dust.)
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ª White balance Recording a subject with little contrast

The image recorded by the Camcorder may ≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white
become bluish or reddish under the influence of wall, may become blurry because the
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust Camcorder achieves focus based upon the
the white balance. vertical lines of an image.
White balance adjustment determines the white
color under different light sources. By recognizing
which is the white color under sunlight and which
is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the
other colors.
Since white color is the reference of all colors
(light), the Camcorder can record pictures in a
natural hue if it can recognize the reference white
color.
ª Auto focus
Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to
bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are
seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not
work correctly in the following situations. Record
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording a subject with one end located
closer to the Camcorder and the other end
farther away from it
≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an
image, it may be impossible to focus on a
subject that is located in both the foreground
and background.
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty
glass
≥The subject behind the glass will not be
focused because the focus is on the dirty
glass.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly
reflective objects
≥The recording subject may become blurry
because the Camcorder focuses on the
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly
reflective objects.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly
because the light information that comes
through the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically,
it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.
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Specifications Mic input:

Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo
mini jack)
Digital Video Camcorder USB:
Information for your safety Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant
(Hi-Speed)
No copyright protection support
Power source: PictBridge-compliant
DC 7.9/7.2 V Digital interface:
Power consumption: DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin)
Recording Video flash:
6.0 W GN 5.5
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.2 inch (W) k2.9 inch (H) k5.7 inch (D)
Recording format: Approx. 81 mm (W) k73 mm (H) k144 mm (D)
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Weight:
Tape used: Approx. 1.1 lbs (500 g)
6.35 mm digital video tape (without battery, DV cassette and lens cap)
Recording/playback time: Operating temperature:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80) 32oF–104oF (0oC–40oC)
Video Operating humidity:
Recording system: 10%–80%
Digital component Card memory functions
Television system: Recording media:
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal SD Memory Card (32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/
Audio 512 MB/1 GB)
Recording system: Still picture recording file format:
PCM digital recording JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Image sensor: Still picture size:
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor Mega pixel recording:
(Effective pixels: moving picture/640 Kk3, still 2048k1512
picture/710 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3) 1600k1200
Lens: 1280k960
Auto iris, F1.6, Focal length; 2.85–28.5 mm, Macro VGA recording: 640k480
(Full range AF) WEB camera
Filter diameter: compression:
43 mm Motion JPEG
Zoom: Image size:
10:1 Power zoom 320k240 pixels (QVGA)
Monitor: Frame rate:
2.5-inch LCD Approx. 6 fps
Viewfinder:
Color electronic viewfinder AC adaptor
Microphone: Information for your safety
Stereo (with a zoom function)
Speaker:
1 round speaker ‰ 20 mm Power source:
Standard illumination: AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
1,400 lx Power consumption:
Minimum required illumination: 19 W
1 lx (MagicPix Mode) DC output:
Video output level: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
S-Video output level:
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm Dimensions:
Audio output level (Line): 2.40 inch (W) k1.26 inch (H) k3.58 inch (D)
316 mV, 600 ohm 61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)
Video input level: Weight:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm Approx. 0.24 lbs. (110 g)
S-Video input level:
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Specifications may change without prior notice.
C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio input level (Line):
316 mV, 10 kohm or more
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE
[640] [1280] [1600] [2048]
SIZE
PICTURE
QUALITY
32 MB 220 440 47 76 30 47 18 29
64 MB 440 880 98 158 63 98 39 62
128 MB 880 1760 187 302 121 187 75 119
256 MB 1760 3520 390 628 252 390 158 248
512 MB 3520 7040 774 1246 502 774 314 493
1 GB 7040 14080 1550 2495 1006 1550 629 989
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.

≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
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Camcorder Accessory System
Accessory# Figure Description

PV-DAC14 AC adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cables
*CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack
*CGA-DU12A/1B 1150 mAh/Rechargeable
*CGA-DU21A/1B 2040 mAh/Rechargeable

PV-DDC9 (For USA) DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) (4-pin to 4-pin)
RP-SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card
RP-SDH512U1A 512 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SDH256U1A/W 256 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD128BU1A/W 128 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD064BPPA/W 64 MB SD Memory Card
RP-SD032BPPA 32 MB SD Memory Card
BN-SDCAPE/1B (For USA) USB Reader/Writer for
BN-SDCAPU/1B (For Canada) SD Memory Card
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)
BN-SDABPE/1B (For USA) SD PCMCIA Adaptor
BN-SDABPU/1B (For Canada) (compatible with MultiMediaCard)
N2QCBD000030 Magic Wire Remote Control

with Narration Mic
VW-LDC10 Video DC Light (10 W)

(CGA-DU07 is necessary to activate it.)
VW-LDH3 Video DC Light (3 W)
VW-VMH3 Stereo Zoom Microphone
PV-HB002 (USA only) Carrying Case
*Please refer to page -17-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local
dealer.
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)

Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Palmcorder Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling 6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA Credit Card #
MasterCard Expiration Date
Discover Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last Phone#:
Day ( )
Street Address
Night ( )
City State Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER 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
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the
unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:

•Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
•To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randall Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products

Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) Ninety (90) Days
Camcorder Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months Ninety (90) Days
DVD/VCR Deck,
One (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
A/V Mixer
Carry-In: 21”
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) Ninety (90) Days CRTand Smaller
TV/DVD/VCR 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
CRT - Two (2) Years Ninety (90) Days In-Home or Carry-In:
Combination 22” CRT and Larger
TV/HDR One (1) Year (except CRT) Ninety (90) Days
In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
Combination CRT - Two (2) Years Ninety (90) Days
Rechargeable
Batteries Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
(in exchange for
defective item)
Tape
(in exchange for Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
defective item)
Memory Cards
(in exchange for Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
defective item)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is
attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are
for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer
or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the
addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory

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:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products
by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277

Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter

MAIL TO: 1705 N. Randall Road,
Elgin, IL 60123-7847
Attention: Camcorder Repair
Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter
Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”).
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
As of November 2004
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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell
batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of
date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions
may not be applicable.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer
Care Centre at:
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:

≥Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.
≥Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca
≥A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:
Richmond, British Columbia Calgary, Alberta Mississauga, Ontario Lachine, Québec

Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
12111 Riverside Way 6835-8th St. N. E. 5770 Ambler Dr. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos
Richmond, BC Calgary, AB Mississauga, ON Lachine, QC
V6W 1K8 T2E 7H7 L4W 2T3 H8T 1C4
Tel: (604) 278-4211 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Tel: (514) 633-8684
Fax: (604) 278-5627 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Fax: (514) 633-8020
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Index
ª Numerics ªP
0 Lux MagicPix function .................................33 Photoshot ...................................................... 30
ªA PictBridge ...................................................... 51
AC Adaptor ..............................................17, 75 Portrait Mode ................................................. 37
Aperture .........................................................40 ªQ
Audio Dubbing ...............................................49 Quick Start ..................................................... 32
ªB ªR
Backlight Compensation ................................33 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot ................. 37
Black Balance ................................................39 Recording Check ........................................... 29
Blank Search .................................................29 Recording Speed ........................................... 27
ªC Red eye reduction function ............................ 35
Camcorder Accessory Order Form ................82 Remaining Tape Time ................................... 66
Card Playback ...............................................43 Remote Control ............................................. 24
Charging the Battery ......................................16 Repeat Playback ........................................... 41
Cinema Function ............................................36 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 83
Condensation .................................................73 ªS
Customer Services Directory .........................85 Scene mode .................................................. 37
ªD SD Memory Card ........................................... 61
Date/Time Setting ..........................................23 Self-Recording ............................................... 32
Digital Dubbing ..............................................48 Self-timer Recording ...................................... 36
Digital Zoom ...................................................31 Shutter chance mark ..................................... 30
DPOF Setting .................................................45 Shutter Speed ............................................... 40
Dubbing .........................................................46 Slow Motion Playback ................................... 42
ªE Soft Skin Mode .............................................. 33
Erasure Prevention Slider ..............................18 Sound Volume ............................................... 41
ªF SP/LP Mode .................................................. 27
Sports Mode .................................................. 37
Fade ...............................................................34
Spotlight Mode .............................................. 37
Flash ..............................................................35
Surf & Snow Mode ........................................ 37
Formatting ......................................................45
Frame-by-frame playback ..............................42 ªT
ªI Tele-Macro Function ..................................... 34
Image stabilizer function ................................36 ªV
ªL Variable Speed Search ................................. 42
Video Head Clogging .................................... 74
LCD Monitor .............................................15, 77
Viewfinder ................................................ 16, 77
Limited Warranty (Canada) ............................86
Limited Warranty (USA) .................................84 ªW
Low Light Mode .............................................37 Web Camera ................................................. 53
ªM White Balance ............................................... 38
Wide Function ............................................... 36
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration
Wind noise reduction function ....................... 34
Mic ...............................................................26
MagicPix Function .........................................33 ªZ
Manual Focus ................................................39 Zoom ............................................................. 31
Mode Dial .......................................................20 Zoom Microphone ......................................... 32
MotionDV STUDIO ........................................56
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ 3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el

Guía española para el uso rápido compartimiento del cassette.
ª Carga de la batería
1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al 1
adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de
PUSH
CA.
2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte
alineando la marca, luego encájela. 4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de
que el respectivo compartimiento esté
cabalmente alojado.
ª Insertar/quitar una tarjeta
1 Abra el monitor LCD, luego abra la tapa de
la ranura de la tarjeta.
ª Montaje de la batería
Empuje la batería contra el porta batería y hágala
deslizar hasta que dispare.
2 Inserte/quite la tarjeta en/de la ranura.
ª Insertar/quitar un cassette ≥Cuando inserta una tarjeta, con su lado

1 Haga deslizar la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] y etiquetado vuelto 1 hacia Ud., la apriete
abra la tapa del cassette. derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope.
≥Cuando quita la tarjeta, abra la tapa de la
respectiva ranura, apriete en el medio de la
tarjeta y tírela fuera derecha.
3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la
EJECT
OPEN/
tarjeta.
2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette ª Cómo activar la alimentación

esté abierto, inserte/quite el cassette.
1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el
interruptor [OFF/ON] en [ON].
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ª Cómo apagar la alimentación ª Reproducción de la cinta

1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el ≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta.
interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF].
PC
1
1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.
ª Grabación en una cinta

≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta.
PC
1/;: Reproducción/Pausa
6: Rebobinado/Localización regresiva
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono
1/;).
1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la
5: Avance rápido/Localización progresiva
grabación para empezar a grabar.
(Vuelve para reproducir con el icono
1/;).
∫: Parada
ª Reproducción de tarjeta
≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de imagen.
2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada
de la grabación para detener brevemente la PC
grabación.
1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.
ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una

tarjeta (Photoshot)
≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de tarjeta.
E:
PC
Reproducción de la imagen anterior.

D: Reproducción de la siguiente imagen.
1/∫: Diapositiva (Reproduce por orden las
imágenes fijas en la tarjeta), inicio/parada
1 Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
PHOTO
SHOT
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Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic Canada Inc.

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Model No. PV-GS250

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Things You Should Know Date of Purchase

This symbol warns the user

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Precautions ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN

This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Article 6 Limitation of Liability

Article 7 Export Control

Article 8 Termination of License

Before using Record mode

Playback mode Menu

Quick Guide 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

ª Fitting the battery

2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card

3 Securely close the card slot cover.

ª How to turn off the power ª Playing back tape

1 Operate with joystick.

; 1 Operate with joystick.

ª Recording still pictures onto a card

1/∫: Slide show (Plays back the still pictures

1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

Before using Parts identification and handling

AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for REMOTE/MIC

voltages other than 120 V AC. Please (11)

(27) LCD monitor open release [OPEN] -15-

Due to limitations in LCD production (38)

Due to limitations in LCD production

(43) Lens hood

≥The lens cap removed can be attached to the

(42) Shoulder strap fixture

The one-touch free-style grip belt ª To use as a grip belt

1 Flip the belt.

≥Use the Magic Wire Remote Control with

Using the viewfinder Power supply

ª Adjusting the field of view

ª Connecting to the AC outlet Charging time and recordable time

≥The recordable time will become shorter in the

Inserting/removing a cassette ª When the cassette holder does not

housed, close the cassette cover. SAVE

≥After using, make sure to rewind the cassette

Inserting/removing a card ª Card access lamp

Turning the Camcorder on How to use the joystick

1 Select by moving up.

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