LSQT0973ENG.book 1 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No. PV-GS180 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 2 ページ ２００６年１月３０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 3 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 4 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 5 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 6 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for Video Stream Driver) 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 7 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 8 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Contents Before using Quick Guide ................................................... Accessories ................................................... Parts identification and handling.................... Attaching the lens cap ................................... The grip belt................................................... Using the LCD monitor .................................. Using the viewfinder ...................................... Power supply ....
LSQT0973ENG.book 9 ページ ２００６年１月３０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 ..........
LSQT0973ENG.book 10 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close Quick Guide the cassette holder. ª Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC main socket. 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in. 1 PUSH 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 11 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. ON] switch to [OFF]. PC 1 OFF ON 1 Operate with joystick. ª Recording on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. PC 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.
LSQT0973ENG.book 12 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Before using Accessories Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder The following are the accessories supplied with this product.
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LSQT0973ENG.book 14 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Attaching the lens cap (37) Attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. 1 Run the end of the lens cap cord through the hole in the grip belt attachment part and run the lens cap through the lens cap cord. (37) Shoulder strap fixture 1 3 2 ≥Put the strap through the fixture 1 and through the stopper 2 so it will not come off. Extend part 3 by at least 2 cm (1 inch). ≥Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
LSQT0973ENG.book 15 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder 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. ª Extending the viewfinder 1 Pull out the viewfinder. Extend it by pinching the extension knob and pulling. OPEN ≥The viewfinder is now deactivated. ≥It can open up to 90o.
LSQT0973ENG.book 16 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Power supply ª Charging the battery When this product is purchased, the battery is not charged. Charge the battery before using this product. ≥Battery charging time (-17-) ≥We recommend using Panasonic batteries. ≥If you use other batteries, we cannot guarantee the quality of this product. ≥If the DC input lead is connected to the AC adaptor, then the battery will not charge. Remove the DC input lead from the AC adaptor.
LSQT0973ENG.book 17 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Charging time and recordable time Inserting/removing a cassette The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 25 oC (77 oF) 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. 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 (7.2 V/640 mAh) CGA-DU12 (7.2 V/1150 mAh) CGA-DU21 (7.
LSQT0973ENG.book 18 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using 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. ≥When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording.
LSQT0973ENG.book 19 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using ª Card access lamp ª How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥The status indicator goes off. 1 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 conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment.
LSQT0973ENG.book 20 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using How to use the joystick 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. 1 Screen display OFF 4 3 5 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 4 5 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Select by moving up. Select by moving down.
LSQT0973ENG.book 21 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to -58-. 1 Press the [MENU] button. MENU Screen display OFF 4 1 2 White balance Shutter speed Iris or gain value Select/Adjust Select/Adjust -37- -37-37- ≥The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed. ≥Do not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed.
LSQT0973ENG.book 22 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting. ª To exit the menu screen Press the [MENU] button. Setting date and time 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 To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left. 2006 ª About the menu setting ≥The menu screen does not appear during recording.
LSQT0973ENG.book 23 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder Using the remote control (optional) ª Adjusting the brightness and color ª Remote control Using the remote control (optional) will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder. level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >> [YES]. (1) (2) (3) (4) 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted.
LSQT0973ENG.book 24 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using (10) (14) (15) (16) (11) (12) (13) (17) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] ¢ Rewind/review button [6] Pause button [;] Stop button [∫] Recording start/stop button [START/ STOP] ¢ (15) Playback button [PLAY 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 25 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Before using ª Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the Camcorder: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2].
LSQT0973ENG.book 26 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-26-) 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 positioning AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 1) 2) 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt.
LSQT0973ENG.book 27 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode ª On-screen display in the tape Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-14-) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap fitted, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap.) ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. recording mode 1) 0h00m10s00f R 0:30 2) PC 3)¢ 100 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording.
LSQT0973ENG.book 28 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while recording image onto a tape. Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). ≥Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
LSQT0973ENG.book 29 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot) ≥Set to Card Recording Mode. PC 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) ≥The iris/gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically. ≥For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -74-. ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial.
LSQT0973ENG.book 30 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select a desired picture size. [1760]: 1760k1320 [1280]: 1280k960 [640]: 640k480 ª Select the picture quality for 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].
LSQT0973ENG.book 31 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode 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. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ZOOM ª About the variable speed zoom Quick start This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on.
LSQT0973ENG.book 32 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 33 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode Soft skin mode Fade in/fade out function This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the soft skin icon [ ]. 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 34 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Record mode Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 35 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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].
LSQT0973ENG.book 36 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 37 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 38 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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 FOCUS 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 39 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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 to 1/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/30 to 1/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster.
LSQT0973ENG.book 40 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Playback mode ª Repeat playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. Playback mode Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. PC ≥The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
LSQT0973ENG.book 41 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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. Variable-speed search function The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. (This operation is only available when using the remote control (optional).) ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 1 Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the remote control.
LSQT0973ENG.book 42 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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. (This operation is only available when using the remote control (optional).
LSQT0973ENG.book 43 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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. 640 640 640 640 NO.25 Towards [r]: Towards [s]: Deleting files recorded on a card The deleted files cannot be restored. ≥Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete. 640 640 100-0005 Full-screen display (Displays 1 image.
LSQT0973ENG.book 44 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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. ª To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button.
LSQT0973ENG.book 45 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 46 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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 [EXT DISPLAY] 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.) Or, while pressing the [¥REC] button on the remote control, press the [PLAY 1] button.
LSQT0973ENG.book 47 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Edit mode 5 Press the [;] button on the remote control CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. to stop audio dubbing. Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert an external microphone securely into the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
LSQT0973ENG.book 48 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 49 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC Using the Camcorder with a PC With a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer. Check before Use Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer, check the required driver with the table described below and then install them from the CD-ROM.
LSQT0973ENG.book 50 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections, turn off all devices, which are to be connected. ≥It is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Camcorder. ª Using Built-in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable, you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer.
LSQT0973ENG.book 51 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC Using as a Web camera If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network. Note: ≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system.
LSQT0973ENG.book 52 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC ª Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on the provided CD-ROM. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> ≥When the Camcorder and personal computer (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB cable, a message, such as the one below, is displayed.
LSQT0973ENG.book 53 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC ª Setting up Windows Messenger When starting Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. ª Setting up MSN Messenger When starting MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed.
LSQT0973ENG.book 54 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC DV DATA Streaming Function When the OS is Windows XP the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed. ≥Do not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. ª Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1/SP2 Interface: USB 2.
LSQT0973ENG.book 55 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed ≥Update the driver with the following procedure. 1 Click [Update Driver...]. 2 Check [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)] and then click [Next]. 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] >> [DV DATA].
LSQT0973ENG.book 56 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. ≥Some Operating Systems, may not show the icon indicating that you 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 57 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 With a PC ≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB connection cable. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable. ≥If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, the [Removable Disk] icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed in [My Computer].
LSQT0973ENG.book 58 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Menu Menu ª [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Menu list D/T Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications. ª DV DATA [TAPE RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -60[AV JACK] -60[USB FUNCTION] -52- 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[REC SPEED] -26[BLANK SEARCH] -28[WIND CUT] -34[CLOCK SET] -222) [ADVANCE] [PICT. QUALITY] -30[EIS] -35[WIDE] -34[CINEMA] -34[USB FUNCTION] -52[D.
LSQT0973ENG.book 59 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Menu ª [CARD RECORDING MENU] 1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -36[PICT.
LSQT0973ENG.book 60 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Menu Menus related to taking pictures Menus related to playback ª [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. ≥The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. ª [AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal.
LSQT0973ENG.book 61 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 62 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Others : 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. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.
LSQT0973ENG.book 63 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others ≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 2048 or more QXGA : 1600 or more, less than 2048 UXGA : 1280 or more, less than 1600 SXGA : 1024 or more, less than 1280 XGA : 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA : 640 or more, less than 800 640 : (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
LSQT0973ENG.book 64 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others 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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LSQT0973ENG.book 66 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others 6: The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the status indicator come on when opening the cassette cover? (-19-) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (-16-) • Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the battery and remove the cassette. • Close the cassette cover completely, and fully open it again. (-17-) 7: No operation other than cassette removal can be performed.
LSQT0973ENG.book 67 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others • Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub sound. (-60-) 3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed. • Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), audio dubbing cannot be performed.
LSQT0973ENG.book 68 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others 2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss A. To press the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from the grip belt attachment part and use the projecting part on the lens cap. The Camcorder will be activated.
LSQT0973ENG.book 69 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others ª About dirty heads If video heads (the parts that closely contact with the tape) become dirty, normal recording and playback are not properly performed. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back for about 10 seconds. (If you do not stop the playback, it automatically stops about 15 seconds later.) ≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
LSQT0973ENG.book 70 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use. ≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the internal temperature increases and, consequently, this may cause malfunction. ≥This Camcorder is not intended for business use. ª About the battery The battery used in the Camcorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery.
LSQT0973ENG.book 71 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others ≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads. ≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright. Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism.
LSQT0973ENG.book 72 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Explanation of terms ª Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment.
LSQT0973ENG.book 73 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
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LSQT0973ENG.book 75 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 76 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 77 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 78 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
LSQT0973ENG.book 79 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -80-. Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
LSQT0973ENG.book 80 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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.
LSQT0973ENG.book 81 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Index ª Numerics ªP 0 Lux MagicPix Function ................................32 Photoshot ...................................................... 29 PictBridge ...................................................... 48 Portrait Mode ................................................. 36 ªA AC Adaptor ..............................................16, 70 Aperture .........................................................38 Audio Dubbing ...............
LSQT0973ENG.book 82 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guía española para el uso rápido 3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el 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 CA. 2 Meta la batería en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encájela. PUSH 4 Sólo cierre la tapa del cassette después de que el respectivo compartimiento esté cabalmente alojado.
LSQT0973ENG.book 83 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０分 Others ª Cómo apagar la alimentación 1 Mientras que oprime el botón 1, ponga el ª Reproducción de la cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de reproducción de cinta. interruptor [OFF/ON] en [OFF]. PC 1 OFF ON 1 Actúe en la palanca de mando. ª Grabación en una cinta ≥Ajuste al modo de grabación de cinta. PC 1 Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de la grabación para empezar a grabar.
LSQT0973ENG.book 84 ページ ２００６年１月３０日 月曜日 午前１１時４０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 LSQT0973 C F1005Nm2026 ( 3000 D ) C © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
