LSQT0861Eng.book 1 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS150 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. Mini 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 2 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.
LSQT0861Eng.book 3 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 4 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 5 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 Precautions USE & LOCATION WARNING ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee.
LSQT0861Eng.book 6 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 7 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 8 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Contents Before using Quick Guide ................................................... Accessories ................................................... Parts identification and handling.................... The one-touch free-style grip belt .................. Using the LCD monitor .................................. Using the viewfinder ...................................... Power supply .................................................
LSQT0861Eng.book 9 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 Playback mode Playing back tape .......................................... Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback ............................ Variable-speed search function ..................... Playback on TV.............................................. Playing back card .......................................... Deleting files recorded on a card ................... Formatting a card........................................... Protecting files on a card .........
LSQT0861Eng.book 10 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using Quick Guide ª Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC main lead to the AC adaptor ª Inserting/removing a card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover. and the AC main socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. 2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card slot. ª Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
LSQT0861Eng.book 11 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ª Recording on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. start recording. 2 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording. ; PC PC 1 Press the recording start/stop button to 1 Operate with joystick. 1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.
LSQT0861Eng.book 12 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using Parts identification and handling Before using Accessories ª Camcorder The following are the accessories supplied with this product. (1) (5) (2) (3) 1) (6) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DZ00018 3) K2CA2CA00025 (4) 4) (7) (8) CR2025 CGA-DU12 5) K2KC4CB00018 N2QAEC000012 N2QCBD000030 6) 7) VFC3506-1A VFA0425B (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -16- CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC.
LSQT0861Eng.book 13 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (13) (14) (27) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -23Power LCD lamp -23(28) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -27-, -38-, -40(29) Card access lamp -19(30) DV terminal [DV] -48(31) Card slot cover -18(32) Card slot -18- (15) (34) (23) S-VIDEO (35) (36) (13) Viewfinder -16-, -75(33) Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen.
LSQT0861Eng.book 14 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using 2 2 1 1 (42) (42) Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood, rotate it counter-clockwise 1. In order to fit it, put into slot 2, and then rotate it clockwise. ≥The lens hood has a built-in lens cover. (40) (40) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.
LSQT0861Eng.book 15 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ≥Hold the Camcorder without covering the microphones or the sensors with your hands. ª To restore the strap to the grip belt ≥When returning the grip belt to the grip belt attachment, press the lock cover 1 and check if the grip belt is securely locked. 1 Using the LCD monitor You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
LSQT0861Eng.book 16 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using Using the viewfinder ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder and extend it by pulling the extension knob. ª Charging lamp 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 17 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ª Removing the battery While sliding the [BATT] lever, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it. BATT ≥Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall. 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 18 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ª When the cassette holder does not come out ≥Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥Check if the battery has run down. ª Inserting/removing the cassette ≥When the cassette holder is in motion, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.
LSQT0861Eng.book 19 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ª Card access lamp Using the lens cover For the lens protection, be sure to close the lens shutter when not in use. 1 Rotate the lens cover open/close ring. ≥When the Camcorder accesses the card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, etc.), the 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 20 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using How to use the joystick Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode. 1 Rotate the mode dial. ≥Set your desired mode to 1. ª Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display Move the joystick up, down, left, or right to select an item or file, and then push in the center to set it.
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LSQT0861Eng.book 22 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -61-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. MENU ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. ≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. ≥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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 23 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using Setting date and time Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. ª Adjusting the brightness and color 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set. Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value. ≥The year will change as follows: 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ..
LSQT0861Eng.book 24 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using ª Changing the picture quality on the Using the remote control LCD monitor 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD AI] >> [DYNAMIC] or [NORMAL]. [DYNAMIC]: The image on the LCD monitor becomes clear and vivid. Optimum contrast and brightness are set depending on the scenes recorded. Clear and brilliant images are presented. (The effect will vary depending on the images recorded.) [NORMAL]: Switches to the standard picture quality.
LSQT0861Eng.book 25 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using (14) Recording start/stop button [START/ 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 Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder.
LSQT0861Eng.book 26 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Before using Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic ª About the clip (on the backside) This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this Camcorder more easily.
LSQT0861Eng.book 27 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following by a trial recording before important events such as weddings in order to verify that the image recording and audio recording work properly and that you know how to use the Camcorder. ª Basic Camcorder holding ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO], and color balance (white balance) and focusing will be adjusted automatically.
LSQT0861Eng.book 28 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Recording on a tape ≥Open the lens cover. (-19-) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. PC 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 2 Press the recording start/stop button again to pause recording.
LSQT0861Eng.book 29 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Check the recording The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be set to a recording pause. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon [ ]. Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode.
LSQT0861Eng.book 30 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -78-. ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial. ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card. ≥Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder. ≥If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content.
LSQT0861Eng.book 31 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Zoom in/out function You can zoom in up to 10k optically. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T]. ª To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot.
LSQT0861Eng.book 32 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Quick start This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. ≥A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. 1 Press the [QUICK START] button. QUICK START ≥The quick start recording lamp lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
LSQT0861Eng.book 33 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode MagicPix functions This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. ≥Only manual focusing can be used. ≥Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. MagicPix function You can record dark locations brightly in color.
LSQT0861Eng.book 34 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Fade in/fade out function Wind noise reduction function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon [ ]. This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
LSQT0861Eng.book 35 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Using the built-in flash Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ß] or [ßA]. ≥If [ßA] is selected, then the flash will automatically flash as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. PHOTO SHOT ≥The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. ≥You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder.
LSQT0861Eng.book 36 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Self-timer recording You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button. PHOTO SHOT ≥After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer will be canceled. ≥You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way.
LSQT0861Eng.book 37 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Image stabilizer function RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval. ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640]. 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON]. EIS ª To cancel the image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCE] >> [EIS] >> [OFF].
LSQT0861Eng.book 38 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Recording in various situations (Scene mode) When you record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode.
LSQT0861Eng.book 39 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Recording in natural colors (White balance) The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scene or lighting conditions. If so, you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 2 Move the joystick down until the white balance indication appears. ([ AWB ] etc.
LSQT0861Eng.book 40 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions, then manual focusing is available. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. AUTO MANUAL Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
LSQT0861Eng.book 41 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Record mode Manual iris/gain adjustment ≥If the value does not become “OPEN”, you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. ª Shutter speed range 1/60–1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/30–1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. ª Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..
LSQT0861Eng.book 42 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. PC 1 Operate with joystick. 1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) ∫: Stop ≥During cue/review playback, fast-moving images may show noise as a mosaic. ≥Before and after cue/review playback, the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be distorted.
LSQT0861Eng.book 43 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback 1 During playback, press the [;] button on the remote control. 2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control. V /REW PLAY FF/W STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV W VOL Variable-speed search function The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. (This operation is only available when using the remote control.) ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 1 Press the [VAR.
LSQT0861Eng.book 44 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Playback mode Playback on TV ª To display the on-screen information Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. ≥Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. 1 Connect the Camcorder to a TV. The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. 1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.
LSQT0861Eng.book 45 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Playback mode ª To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card (6 files on 1 screen) are displayed. 1 Move the [s /VOLr] lever to switch the images. Towards [r]: Towards [s]: Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.) 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 frame) and press it.
LSQT0861Eng.book 46 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Playback mode Formatting a card Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the joystick in order to format the card.
LSQT0861Eng.book 47 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Edit mode Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ≥Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card. 1 Start playback. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing) Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD-RAM or other such media. Refer to the instructions for the recorder.
LSQT0861Eng.book 48 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Edit mode ≥For more information, refer to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder. ≥When you do not need functional indications or date and time 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 may not appear.
LSQT0861Eng.book 49 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Edit mode Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go. REMOTE/MIC ≥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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 50 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Edit mode Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge) To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) ≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with the supplied USB cable. 1 1 USB cable PictBridge ≥The [PictBridge] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
LSQT0861Eng.book 51 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer. ª Software Installation 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] appears. 3 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥USB Driver -51-: The USB driver to be installed is the dedicated Mass Storage Driver for Windows 98SE.
LSQT0861Eng.book 52 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation. ≥After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 6 After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer. ≥Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver. ≥Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software. ≥A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation. This will not cause a problem.
LSQT0861Eng.book 53 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC Free hard disk space: 250 MB or more Communication Speed: 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface: USB 1.1 or more Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card Speaker or headphones Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) DirectX 9.
LSQT0861Eng.book 54 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ≥When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB cable, a message, such as the one below, is displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed. ≥For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio Device” is required. Click [Next] and proceed. ≥If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required.
LSQT0861Eng.book 55 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ≥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 [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.
LSQT0861Eng.book 56 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ª Installing Video Stream Driver Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. (When your OS is Window XP SP2 or later, installing video stream driver is not needed.) Video Stream Driver must be installed when you connect the 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 57 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ª To start MotionDV STUDIO If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape. If you wish to capture images from the lens 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 with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
LSQT0861Eng.book 58 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. 2 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [MOTION DV]. ≥You can record the video edited by the PC onto the Tape in the Camcorder. ≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.
LSQT0861Eng.book 59 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged. When the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding. ≥When SD Memory Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
LSQT0861Eng.book 60 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 With a PC ≥If you install the USB Driver or video stream driver while the USB Connecting cable is being connected, or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions, the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it.
LSQT0861Eng.book 61 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 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] -63[AV JACK] -63[USB FUNCTION] -53- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -38[REC SPEED] -27[BLANK SEARCH] -29[WIND CUT] -34[CLOCK SET] -232) [ADVANCE] [PICT. QUALITY] -30[FLASH] -35[RED EYE] -35[FLASH LEVEL] -35[EIS] -37[H.
LSQT0861Eng.book 62 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -38[PICT.
LSQT0861Eng.book 63 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Menu Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback ª [H.SHOE MIC] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe. ª [AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal. [OUT/Ë]: Automatically switches between AV and headphone output.
LSQT0861Eng.book 64 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 65 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Others LOWCUT : External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe (LOW CUT) -13Sports mode (Scene mode) -38Portrait mode (Scene mode) -38Low light mode (Scene mode) Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r: Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
LSQT0861Eng.book 66 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -46: Lock setting -46[640k480] Image size 640 : [1280k960] Image size 1280 : [1760k1320] Image size 1760 : ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels.
LSQT0861Eng.book 67 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard. CARD ERROR: This card is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to format a failed card.
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LSQT0861Eng.book 69 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions) Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. 2: The Camcorder power is turned off automatically.
LSQT0861Eng.book 70 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others • There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-76-) If so, use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-40-) • Is the MagicPix function set? When the MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts into the manual mode. Indications 1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to them. (-66-) 2: The time code becomes inaccurate.
LSQT0861Eng.book 71 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others • If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the AV terminal. • Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT.
LSQT0861Eng.book 72 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Cautions for Use ª About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape, condensation Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages [3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the procedure below. 3 in yellow: Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape. 3 in red: Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.
LSQT0861Eng.book 73 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others ª About the Camcorder ≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized equipment such as a cellular phones, microwave ovens, TVs, and video game equipment. ≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.
LSQT0861Eng.book 74 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others After use, be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket. ≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 59oF to 77oF (15oC to 25oC), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) ≥Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
LSQT0861Eng.book 75 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others ª Folder structure of the card The folder structure of the card formatted by the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as the illustration below. 256 ≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc. ≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder. ª LCD monitor/Viewfinder LCD monitor ≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.
LSQT0861Eng.book 76 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others ª White balance The image recorded by the Camcorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust the white balance. 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 77 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.5 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.
LSQT0861Eng.book 78 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE SIZE PICTURE QUALITY [640] [ ] [1280] [ ] [ ] [1760] [ ] [ ] [ ] 32 MB 220 440 47 76 24 40 64 MB 440 880 98 158 52 84 128 MB 880 1760 187 302 100 161 256 MB 1760 3520 390 628 208 335 512 MB 3520 7040 774 1246 414 666 1 GB 7040 14080 1550 2495 831 1334 ≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
LSQT0861Eng.book 79 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others 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 Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU21A/1B 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) DV Interface Cable (i.
LSQT0861Eng.book 80 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 81 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 82 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
LSQT0861Eng.book 83 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -84-. 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 84 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others 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.
LSQT0861Eng.book 85 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Index ª Numerics ªP 0 Lux MagicPix function .................................33 Photoshot ...................................................... 29 PictBridge ...................................................... 50 Portrait Mode ................................................. 38 ªA AC Adaptor ..............................................16, 74 Aperture .........................................................40 Audio Dubbing ..............
LSQT0861Eng.book 86 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido 4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de ª Carga de la batería 1 Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA al ª Insertar/quitar una tarjeta 1 Abra el monitor LCD, luego abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta. adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. que el respectivo compartimiento esté cabalmente alojado.
LSQT0861Eng.book 87 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Others ª Grabación en una cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta. ª Reproducción de la cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta. PC PC 1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar. 2 Oprima de nuevo el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para detener brevemente la grabación. ; ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Actúe en la palanca de mando.
LSQT0861Eng.book 88 ページ ２００４年１２月２２日 水曜日 午後２時３４分 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 2T3 P LSQT0861 B S1204Nm1124 © 2004 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
