Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-GS2 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.
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Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS2 Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address : One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Important Safeguards 1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning.
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.
Before opening the CD-ROM package (Optional Software), please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO (Optional Software)) 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.
Contents Before Use Things You Should Know .........................................2 Safety Precautions ...................................................2 Important Safeguards ...............................................4 Precautions ..............................................................5 Quick Guide..............................................................8 Standard Accessories.............................................10 Controls and Components......................................
Before Use Quick Guide Inserting a Card 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it. 1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow. 2 1 • Before use, fully charge the Battery. • Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor. • The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts. • When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.
Before Use 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 3 Press the [ ] Button to rewind the tape. • Recording starts. 4 Press the [►] Button to start playback. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 5 Press the [ ] Button to stop playback. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Before Use Before Use 1 2 Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 1) PV-DAC11 LSJA0288 2) K2CB2CB00014 3) 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. 3 4 4) 5 6 7 CGR-D08R AY-DVM60EJ LSJA0280 8 5) 9 10 11 LSFC0018 12 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p.
Before Use 38 Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 24) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 24) 39 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22) 40 Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 16, 22) 25 26 41 42 29 27 28 30 25 Cassette Holder 26 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15) 27 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45-46, 48, 51) 28 DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 42-43) • Connect this to the digital video equipment. 29 White Balance Sensor (p. 28) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13) 30 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp.
Before Use The Remote Control (Optional) • Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. 58 53 54 55 56 57 Inserting the Button-type Battery Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery. 59 60 1 While pressing the Lock Button 1 , pull out the Battery Holder. 53 Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [ 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 , ] ( : reverse, : forward) (p.
Before Use Using the Remote Control (Optional) • Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor 1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor 29 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button. 15° 15° 29 15° 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
Before Use 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder. The Grip Belt To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand. 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt. Disconnecting the Power Source Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 44 , remove the Battery downward or DC Cable. 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
Before Use • When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly. 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 2 . 2 Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder. 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.
Before Use Card Access Lamp 11 : Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card. 11 : While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access Lamp lights up. • While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.
Before Use 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180° 1 from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Camcorder. Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus.
Before Use File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure. 1 Press the [ a file. / / / ] Button and select • The selected file is marked by a frame. [EFFECT2] Digital Effects 2 (p. 30) [MULTI MODE] Multi-Picture Mode (p. 31) [TITLE IN] Adding a Title (p. 38) 3) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] Picture Quality (p. 23) [CREATE TITLE] Title Creation (pp.
Before Use [DEMO MODE] [CREATE TITLE] Demonstration Mode • If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Camcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Camcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is canceled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting [DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu.
Before Use 2) [DIGITAL] Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] Adding a Title (p. 38) 3) [CARD] Card Setup Sub-Menu [PICT QUALITY] [TITLE BY SEL] Selecting and Deleting a Title (p. 39) 2) [EDITING] Editing a File Sub-Menu [FILE LOCK] Setting the Lock (p. 39) [DPOF SET] Picture Quality (p. 23) Setting DPOF (p. 39) [CREATE TITLE] [CARD FORMAT] Title Creation (pp. 37-38) Formatting a Card (p. 40) [BURST MODE] 3) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN] RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p.
Before Use 2 Press the [ / ] Button 12 15 to select [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] / ] 13 16 to set it to and press the [ the desired value. • Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ... 3 Press the [MENU] Button 18 to finish setting the date and time. • The clock operation starts from [00] second. Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
Recording Mode Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 . About Recording • Recording starts. • After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 36 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. 39 When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance.
Recording Mode To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the [ ] Button. Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button 12 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled. Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
Recording Mode Recording Yourself Self-timer Recording By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Camcorder monitor the shot while recording is in progress. When you set the self-timer, the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON]. 18 12 13 14 15 16 • When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically.
Recording Mode To Take Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is 1X, the Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (20 mm) from the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function. Image Stabilizer Function If the Camcorder is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can be corrected. • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized.
Recording Mode 2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start recording. 39 • The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter. To Resume Normal Recording Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 57. 3 Release the [FADE] Button 15 about 3 seconds after recording starts. • The image reappears gradually.
Recording Mode Wind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Special Situations This function reduces the sound of wind hitting the microphone when recording. (Program AE) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [RECORDING] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. 18 17 12 13 14 15 16 • The [WIND CUT] Indication appears.
Recording Mode Recording in Natural Colors Adjusting White Balance Manually (White Balance) White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so that white will appear 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 function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment.
Recording Mode ] Button 13 or [ ] Button 3 Press the [ 16 to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1/60–1/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/60–1/500 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
Recording Mode Manual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect Functions Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well. This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 17 to [MANUAL]. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 17 • The [MNL] Indication appears.
Recording Mode To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 58. Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.
Recording Mode Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. 18 12 13 14 15 16 • The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 to start recording.
Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up. Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever 24 to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] indication disappears immediately after adjustment is made.
Playback Mode Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. 1 During playback, press the [►] Button 14 . • The [1X ] Indication appears. 14 Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of the normal speed. Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. To Resume Normal Playback Press the [►] Button 68 .
Playback Mode Index Search Functions (Optional Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this Camcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
Playback Mode To Change the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button 58 on the Remote Control. 58 Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Optional Remote Control Only) • This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 69. 1 Press the [►] Button 68 .
Playback Mode Slide Show 1 The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show. 2 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. 3 1 2 3 36 Folder File Number Picture Size (p. 55) File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode. 2 Press the [►] Button 14 . 14 36 • The [SLIDE ] Indication is displayed. 2 Press the [MULTI] Button 19 . 19 • Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds.
Playback Mode 1 Tape Playback Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Camcorder to the Still Playback Mode. Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode. 12 2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. 18 12 13 14 15 16 18 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 . 12 13 14 15 16 • The title is displayed. 33 2 Press the [MENU] Button 18 .
Playback Mode Writing Printing Data on a Card Protecting the Files on a Card (DPOF Setting) (Lock Setting) DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format. Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.) 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Picture Playback Mode.
Playback Mode 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 . 33 • A verification message appears. 4 Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button 14 . • The selected file is deleted from the Card. • If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled. To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES]. • It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the Card.
Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Playback Mode. • When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording. The picture will be recorded to the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed at Step 3. • Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
Editing Mode To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre-recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] 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. VCR: 4 Start recording. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60.
Editing Mode CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 60. PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (Optional) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies.
With a PC With a PC Using the Software (Optional) with a Personal Computer Following Software is not supplied with the Camcorder; • If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM drive is drive D.) • LSFT0577 (USB Driver, WebCam Driver, DV STUDIO 3.
With a PC 4 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users, click [Restart] if the [InstallShield] dialog appears. • Do not remove the CD-ROM. 4) The message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is displayed. • Enter “C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS”. • You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path. Connecting the Personal Computer and Camcorder 5 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions. • Click [Next] and proceed with installation. • After completing the installation, Click [Finish].
With a PC [Windows 98SE/Me/2000] [Windows XP] To disconnect USB cable safely (For Windows) 1 2 If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. In such case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely. 1 Double click the icon in task tray. • Hardware disconnect dialog appears. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk.
With a PC (For Macintosh) Removing the USB Cable safely for Macintosh Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled; Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (In this case of Windows XP, SP1 or later is needed.
With a PC Installing WebCam Driver (Optional Software) 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable. 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • Quit all applications. • The [Setup Menu] Screen appears. 3 Click the [WebCam Driver]. • The set up program starts running. • “WEB” is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the Camcorder.
With a PC Setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the 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. 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Select [.
With a PC 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. • For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help.
With a PC • This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation, connection and startup. Please read the PDF-based instructions for how to use the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE. • To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM (Optional Software).
With a PC If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with the type of the OS. 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the software or the driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall. • Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS. 2 After software or driver is uninstalled, please restart your computer. Notes • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
With a PC About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a “MultiMediaCard” by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, you may not be able to play them back.
Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • When the battery power becomes low, the Indication changes. When the battery is discharged completely, ( ) Indication flashes. the R0:45: Remaining Tape Time • Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) Tape Recording Mode (p. 22) : : Tape Playback Mode (p. 33) : Card Recording Mode (p.
Others 640 : [640 x 480] Image size • For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 640 : 640 or more, less than 800 (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.
Others NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There are no recorded files in the card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data which is not compatible with this Camcorder. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder. COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. INCORRECT OPERATION: The Recording Start/Stop Button was pressed without connecting the USB cable to the PC in Picture Playback Mode.
Others • If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals between recorded pictures may become large. In this case, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card using this Camcorder. Quick Start • During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of electricity is consumed. • When the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick Start Standby Mode.
Others • The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously. • Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1]. • Depending on the software in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly. Program AE • If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 29) or iris (p. 29). • Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes. Sports Mode • During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth.
Others Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the [►] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R ] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Jack (p. 11) on the Camcorder.
Others DPOF • Perform the DPOF Settings with your Camcorder. • Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out. Lock Setting • The Lock Setting carried out by this Camcorder is only effective for this Camcorder. • The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.
Others When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get into the Camcorder. • Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette.) Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. • If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
Others Causes of Dirty Heads Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use • • • • Be sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If it is left attached to the Camcorder, a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is off.) If the Battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time, over-discharge takes place. The Battery may become unusable after it is charged.
Others • Once every half year, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself. • Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment. • The surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are recorded.
Others Battery runs down quickly. Pictures cannot be played back even when the [►] Button is pressed. Battery • Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (p. 13) • Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (p. 62) • Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out.
Others Sounds cannot be played back. Playback (Sound) • Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (p. 41) • Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [►] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (p. 34) Recorded pictures are not clear.
Others 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background. 2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass • Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass will not be focused.
Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2/7.8 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.5 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min.
Others Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC11A AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $119.95 CGR-D08A/1B 800 mAh/1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 CGR-D16A/1B 1 600 mAh/3 h, Battery Pack $99.95 CGP-D28A/1B 2 800 mAh/5 h, Battery Pack $129.95 CGR-D53A/1K 5 300 mAh/9 h, Battery Pack $229.95 PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) $55.
Others Camcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Camcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed 6.95 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) Credit Card # VISA MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4.
Others Request for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. Request for Service Notice: In the unlikely event this product needs service. • 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.
Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Others Customer Services Directory 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/support 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.
Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: Para evitar incendios y descargas eléctricas, no exponga este equipo a la lluvia ni a la humedad. Su Camcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP). Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso .
Others Guía rápida Inserción de una tarjeta de memoria 1 Coloque la batería en el adaptador de CA y cárguela. 1 Usando su pulgar presione la perilla [OPEN▼] 1 y saque la pantalla LCD 2 en la dirección de la flecha. 2 1 • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de CC esté conectado al adaptador de CA, desconéctelo del adaptador de CA. • La lámpara [CHARGE] se enciende, y comienza la carga.
Others 2 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de cinta. 2 Gire el dial de modo a Modo de reproducción de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. 3 Presione el botón [ cinta. • Comienza la grabación. 4 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación nuevamente para detener la grabación. Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Gire el dial de modo a modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
Others Index A I S AC Adaptor ......................13, 61 Audio Dubbing .......................41 Auto Focus ............................65 Iris..........................................29 SD Memory Card (Optional) ..52 Self-timer Recording..............24 Self Recording .......................24 Sepia Mode ...........................30 Shutter Speed .......................29 Simultaneous Motion/ Still Record Mode ................22 Slide Show ............................37 Slim Mode ................
