Panasonic PVGS16D - DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCOR, Palmcorder Multicam PV-GS16 Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

LSQT0885 A

PV-GS16

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.

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.com/contactinfo

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

Your

Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the mark be used.

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

Things You Should Know

Safety Precautions

Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS16 Responsibility Party : Panasonic Corporation of North 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.

FCC Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION:

DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

• Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

WARNING

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11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding

type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

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. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

Important Safeguards

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. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have

fallen onto, the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

those controls that are covered by the operating

instructions, as an improper adjustment of other

controls may result in damage and will often

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the video unit to its normal operation. e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however, it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

Precautions

• DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.

• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the ﬁ nish.

Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

CAUTION

WARNING

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Contents

Things You Should Know ..................................2

Safety Precautions ............................................2

Precautions .......................................................5

Quick Guide ......................................................8

Standard Accessories .....................................10

Controls and Components ..............................10

The Remote Control (Optional) .......................12

Power Supply ..................................................13

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

........................................................................14

To Use as a Grip Belt ......................................14

Re-attaching the Lens Cap .............................14

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................15

Inserting a Cassette ........................................15

Using a Memory Card (Optional) ....................15

Turning on the Camcorder ..............................16

Easy to Use Mode Dial ...................................16

Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ..................16

Using the Menu Screen ..................................17

List of Menus ...................................................18

Setting Date and Time ....................................21

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ..................21

LP Mode ..........................................................21

Audio Recording Mode ...................................21

About Recording .............................................22

Recording on a Tape ......................................22

Recording a Still Picture on a Card

(Photoshot) ...................................................23

Recording Yourself .........................................24

Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ...24

Quick Start ......................................................24

Self-timer Recording .......................................24

Zoom In/Out Functions ...................................25

Digital Zoom Function .....................................25

Image Stabilizer Function ...............................25

Fade In/Out Functions ....................................26

Backlight Compensation Function ..................26

MagicPix Function ...........................................27

Soft-Skin Mode ...............................................27

Wind Noise Reduction Function ......................27

Cinema Function .............................................27

Recording in Special Situations

(Program AE) ................................................27

Recording in Natural Colors

(White Balance) ............................................28

Adjusting White Balance Manually ..................28

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .................29

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ................30

Manual Focus Adjustment ..............................30

Digital Effect Functions ...................................30

Before Use Recording Mode

Playing Back a Tape .......................................33

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ........33

Slow Motion Playback

(Optional Remote Control Only) ....................34

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback .............34

Index Search Functions

(Optional Remote Control Only) ....................35

Playback Zoom Function

(Optional Remote Control Only) ....................35

Playback Digital Effect Functions ....................36

Playing Back a Memory Card .........................36

Slide Show ......................................................37

Creating a Title ................................................37

Adding a Title ..................................................38

Writing Printing Data on a Card

(DPOF Setting) .............................................39

Protecting the Files on a Card

(Lock Setting) ................................................39

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ..........39

Formatting a Card ...........................................40

Playing Back on Your TV ................................40

Recording from a Tape onto a Card ...............41

Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape

........................................................................41

Audio Dubbing

(Optional Remote Control Only) ....................41

Copying on a VHS Cassette (Dubbing) ..........42

Using the DV Cable for Recording

(Digital Dubbing) ...........................................42

PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ........43

Using the Software with a Personal Computer

........................................................................44

Using USB Driver ............................................44

To disconnect USB cable safely .....................46

Using as a Web Camera .................................47

If you no longer need software or driver

(Uninstall) ......................................................50

Notes ...............................................................50

Indications .......................................................53

Initializing the Modes ......................................54

Warning/Alarm Indications ..............................54

Notes and Hints ..............................................55

Cautions for Use .............................................59

Before Requesting Service

(Problems and Solutions) ..............................62

Using the RESET button .................................64

Explanation of Terms ......................................64

Specifications ..................................................66

Camcorder Accessory System ........................67

Camcorder Accessory Order Form .................68

Request for Service Notice .............................69

Limited Warranty .............................................70

Customer Services Directory ..........................71

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía Para Uso Rápido ..................................72

Guía rápida .....................................................73

Index ...............................................................75

Playback Mode

Others

With a PC

Editing Mode

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Before Use

Quick Guide

• 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.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the

Camcorder.

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever

toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully

opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark 2.

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by

pressing the mark 3.

Inserting a Cassette

Inserting a Card

2 Slide the [OPEN] Lever

to open the Card

Slot Cover 4.

3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 5 insert it into the Card Slot 6.

4 Close the Card Slot Cover

securely.

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼]

Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

4 6

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁ nder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob 1.

Using the Viewfinder

Before Use

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

• Recording starts.

1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot)

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.

3 Press the [◄◄ ] Button to rewind the tape.

4 Press the [►] Button to start playback.

5 Press the [ ■ ] Button to stop playback.

Playing Back a Tape

1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback

Mode.

► : Starting the Slide Show ►► : Playing back the next picture ◄◄ : Playing back the previous picture

■ : Stop the Slide Show

Pause the Slide Show

2 Start Playback.

Playing Back a Card

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to pause the recording.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Before Use

Standard Accessories

Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 13)

2) 3) 4)

PV-DAC11

LSJA0280

LSFC0018

2) Battery Pack (p. 13)

3) Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 15)

4) AV Cable (pp. 40, 42)

5) Shoulder Strap (p. 15)

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.

Controls and Components

 Camcorder

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3 4 5

7 8 9

LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 16)

13 14 15 16 17

Card Slot Cover Open Lever [◄OPEN] (p. 15)

Card Slot (p. 15)

Card Slot Cover (p. 15)

Speaker (p. 33)

Recording Check Button [ ] (p. 22) Recording Button [REC] (p. 42)

MagicPix Button [MAGICPIX] (p. 27)

Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] (p. 27)

Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (p. 26)

Light Button [LIGHT] (p. 24)

Card Access Lamp (p. 16)

Pause Button [ ] (p. 23) Still Button [STILL] (p. 23)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [►► ] (p. 33)

Play Button [►] (p. 33) Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 17)

Stop Button [ ■ ] (p. 33) Fade Button [FADE] (p. 26)

Rewind/Review Button [◄◄ ] (p. 33)

Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 22, 27~30)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)

Multi Button [MULTI] (p. 31) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (p. 32)

Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 54, 63, 64)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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Lens Hood (p. 62)

Lens

Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 25, 27)

Built-in LED Light (p. 24)

Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 25, 33)

LCD Monitor (pp. 16~17, 62)

Before Use

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Before Use

29 30

Cassette Holder

Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15)

USB Jack [ ] (pp. 45~46, 48)

DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 42~43)

• Connect this to the digital video equipment.

White Balance Sensor (p. 29) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13)

Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 40, 42) Headphone Jack [PHONES]

• Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

• When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes.

• When using headphones, set [INITIAL] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/PHONES].

Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 16)

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23)

Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 15)

DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 13)

Mode Dial (p. 16)

Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 16)

Viewfinder (pp. 16, 62)

33 34 35 36

4039

41 42

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 15)

Grip Belt (p. 14)

Battery Holder

Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 14)

Tripod Receptacle

• Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod.

43 44

45 46 47

 Remote Control (Optional)

Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance.

Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 54)

Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 40)

Display Button [DISPLAY] (p. 54)

Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 54, 63, 64)

Recording Button [● REC] (p. 42)

Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 41)

Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [▲, ▼] (p. 34) Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [▲, ▼, ◄, ►] (p. 35)

49 50

Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 67.

Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 24) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 24)

Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22)

Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 16, 22)

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Before Use

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder.

Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23)

Title Button [TITLE] (p. 38)

Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (pp. 31~32)

Rewind/Review Button [◄◄ ] (p. 33)

Pause Button [ ] (pp. 34, 41~42)

Stop Button [ ■ ] (pp. 35, 42)

Recording Start/Stop Button [START/ STOP] (p. 22)

Play Button [►] (pp. 33, 42)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [►► ] (p. 33)

Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (p. 35)

Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 17)

55 56 57 58 59

61 62

Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [◄Ι, Ι►] (◄Ι: reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 34)

Index Search Buttons [Ι◄◄ , ►►Ι ] (Ι◄◄ : reverse, ►►Ι : forward) (p. 35)

Selection Button [SELECT] (p. 36)

Store Button [STORE] (p. 36)

Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (p. 36)

Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 36)

Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (p. 34)

Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)

63 64

65 66 67 68

70 71

The Remote Control (Optional)

1 While pressing the Lock Button

, pull out

the Battery Holder.

2 Insert a button-type battery with the (+)

marking facing upward.

3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote

Control.

• When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends on operation frequency.)

• Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the button-type battery.

● Replace Battery with Panasonic or Lixing type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

● Battery may explode if mistreated.

● As with any small object, this type of Battery

can be swallowed by young children. Do not allow children to handle this Battery.

● Dispose of used battery promptly.

● Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of

in fire.

Inserting the Button-type Battery

Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery.

WARNING

CAUTION

Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 68.

Before Use

• Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters)

• Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

1 Direct the Remote Control at the Remote

Control Sensor

of the Camcorder and

press an appropriate button.

[VCR1]:

Press the [Ι►] Button and [■] Button simultaneously.

[VCR2]:

Press the [◄Ι] Button and [■] Button simultaneously.

• When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

• The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

 Selecting Remote Control Modes

When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Control Modes.

• If the Remote Control Mode of the Camcorder and that of the Remote Control do not match, [CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)] Indication is displayed.

 Setup on the Camcorder

Set [REMOTE] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the desired Remote Control Mode. (p. 19)

 Setup on the Remote Control

15°

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

1 Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor. 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor

and the AC Jack.

• Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch

on the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp is not lit. (p. 16)

Using the Battery

• We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.

• We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and

charge it.

• 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.

• When the battery is completely discharged, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery is charged normally. When the temperature of the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual.

Using the Remote Control (Optional)

Before use, fully charge the Battery.

Remote Control is not supplied, If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 68.

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Before Use

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

 Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [OFF], and while sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch 46, remove the Battery downward or DC Cable.

• When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

CGR-D08R

1 h

2 h 10 min. (1 h 45 min.)

Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time

• “2 h 10 min.” indicates 2 hour and 10 minutes.

• Battery CGR-D08R is supplied.

• The times shown in the table are approximate

times. The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter.

• The times shown in the table are for continuous

recording at a temperature of 68 °F (25 °C) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

• The available recording time becomes shorter

if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor forward to record yourself or setting [EVF ON/ AUTO] to [ON].

2 Attach the charged Battery to the

Camcorder.

• When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow.

• When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection.

Re-attaching the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

• The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt.

1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through

the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

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.

2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size

of your hand.

3 Reattach the Grip Belt.

Before Use

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.

2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run

it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

• Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

• Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever

toward the front and pull down to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

• To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully

opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

2 Insert a Cassette.

3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the

[PUSH] mark

4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by

pressing the mark 2.

Accidental Erasure Prevention

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

• When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.

Using a Memory Card (Optional)

A Card can be used to record still pictures.

• Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only.

Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to turn off the Camcorder.

• Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card.

1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever

to open the Card

Slot Cover

2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut

corner facing right 1, insert it into the Card Slot 4.

3 Close the Card Slot Cover

securely.

 Removing the Card

Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out.

• After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.

• The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted.

Inserting a Card

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Before Use

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.

Card Access Lamp

Turning on the Camcorder

Turn on the power first and then select modes.

 How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

to [ON] while

pressing the button 1.

• The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.

 How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

to [OFF] while

pressing the button 1.

Easy to Use Mode Dial

You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.

1 Rotate the Mode Dial

Using the Viewfinder/ LCD Monitor

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Pull the Viewﬁ nder.

2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector

Knob 34.

 To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time

as the LCD Monitor

Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON].

• The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened.

• When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting is canceled.

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob

and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the

direction of the arrow.

• The Viewfinder is now deactivated.

• The LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum

of 120°. If you open the LCD Monitor by 120°, it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures.

Tape Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape. Also, you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously while recording on a tape.

Tape Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape.

Card Recording Mode

Use this mode when recording still pictures on a card.

Picture Playback Mode

Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card.

PC Mode

Use this mode when you want to connect the Camcorder to your Personal Computer.

Using the LCD Monitor

Using the Viewfinder

Before Use

2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to

the desired recording angle.

• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°

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.

 Closing the LCD Monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.

• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

 To Adjust

Press the [ / ■ ] Button and select the item to be adjusted, and then press the [◄◄ /►► ] Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.

• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation.

180°

90°

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 62.

Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup, this Camcorder displays various function setups on Menus.

• When operating the menu with the Viewfinder, set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON] or rotate the LCD Monitor by 180°.

1 Press the [MENU] Button

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2 Press the [ / ■ ] Button

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to select a

desired Sub-Menu.

• Press the [ / ■ ] Button to display the highlighted item.

3 Press the [►► ] Button

to display the

selected Sub-Menu.

4 Press the [ / ■ ] Button to select the item. 5 Press the [►► ] Button

to display the

selected item.

6 Press the [ / ■ ] to select the desired

mode and press the [ENTER] 15 Button to determine the setting.

• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording. The above operations can be done using the [MENU] Button, [▲▼◄►] Buttons and [ENTER] Button on the Remote Control (Optional). (pp. 11~12)

 To Return to the Previous Screen

Press the [◄◄ ] Button 17.

 To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

 About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Camcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Camcorder, the selected setup may not be retained.

• The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial

is displayed.

• Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Before Use

[CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode (pp. 27~28)

[EIS]

Image Stabilizer (pp. 25~26)

[D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom (p. 25)

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording (p. 24)

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode (p. 48)

• If you press the [◄◄ ] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen.

[DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT1]

Digital Effects 1 (pp. 30~31)

[EFFECT2]

Digital Effects 2 (p. 31)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

2 Press the [ENTER] Button

to conﬁ rm

the selection of the ﬁ le.

• After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

List of Menus

The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

 [TAPE RECORDING MENU]

Tape Recording Menu

1 Press the [ / ■ /◄◄ /►► ] Button and select

a ﬁ le.

• The selected file is marked by a frame.

File Selection in the Picture Playback Mode

[MULTI MODE]

Multi-Picture Mode (p. 31)

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 38)

[CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 23)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (pp. 37-38)

[RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)

[SCENE INDEX]

Scene Index Mode (p. 35)

[WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction (p. 27)

[ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone (p. 25)

[CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 27)

[DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 54)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 54)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 54)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 65)

• It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.

[LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself (p. 24)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)

[INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search (p. 22)

Before Use

 [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

Tape Playback Menu

[PLAYBACK]

Playback Functions Sub-Menu

[SEARCH]

Index Search Mode (p. 35)

[12bit AUDIO]

Audio Selector (pp. 41~42)

[AUDIO OUT]

Audio Output Mode (p. 58)

[USB FUNCTION]

USB Functions Mode (p. 48)

[DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[EFFECT ON]

Digital Effect On/Off (p. 36)

[EFFECT SEL]

Digital Effect Selection (p. 36)

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 38)

[CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 23)

 [CARD RECORDING MENU]

Card Recording Menu

[CAMERA]

Camera Setup Sub-Menu

[PROG.AE]

Auto Exposure Mode (pp. 27~28)

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect (p. 55)

[SELF TIMER]

Self-timer Recording (p. 24)

[DEMO MODE]

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. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the [DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 11, 59)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 13)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 55)

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 21)

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 54)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (pp. 37-38)

[RECORDING]

Recording Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)

[AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)

[DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 54)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 54)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 54)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 65)

[LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)

[INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[BLANK SEARCH]

Blank Search (p. 22)

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 11, 59)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 13)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 55)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Before Use

 [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

Picture Playback Menu

[DELETE]

Deleting a File Sub-Menu

[FILE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 39)

[DIGITAL]

Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 38)

[CARD]

Card Setup Sub-Menu

[PICT QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 23)

[CREATE TITLE]

Title Creation (pp. 37-38)

[BURST MODE]

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 23)

[DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 54)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 54)

[LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[SELF REC]

Recording Yourself (p. 24)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)

[INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 11, 59)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 13)

[BEEP SOUND]

Beep Sound (p. 55)

[CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 21)

[INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 54)

[ALL FILES]

Deleting All Files (p. 40)

[TITLE BY SEL]

Selecting and Deleting a Title (p. 39)

[EDITING]

Editing a File Sub-Menu

[FILE LOCK]

Setting the Lock (p. 39)

[DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF (p. 39)

[CARD FORMAT]

Formatting a Card (p. 40)

[DIGITAL]

Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu

[TITLE IN]

Adding a Title (p. 38)

[DISPLAY]

Display Setup Sub-Menu

[DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 54)

[DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (p. 54)

[C.DISPLAY]

Counter Display Mode (p. 54)

[C.RESET]

Counter Reset (p. 65)

[LCD/EVF]

LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu

[LCD/EVF SET]

LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[EVF ON/AUTO]

Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)

[INITIAL]

Initial Setup Sub-Menu

[AV JACK]

AV Jack (pp. 11, 59)

[REMOTE]

Remote Control Mode (p. 13)

Before Use

• If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.

• The clock uses the 12-hour system.

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.

1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication flashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder

with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack.

• After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

• The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

• Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 41)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with “16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

2 Press the [ / ■ ] Button

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to select [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press the [◄◄ /►► ] 14 17 to set it to the desired value.

• Year will cycle in the order shown below.

2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3 Press the [MENU] Button

to ﬁ nish

setting the date and time.

• The clock operation starts from [00] second.

Recording Mode

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 38 to Card Recording Mode [ ].

When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] Switch

set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 28~30)

• Before turning on the power, remove the Lens

Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 28) may not function correctly.

• When the Recording Pause Mode continues

for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.

• When the Camcorder is connected to a personal

computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.

Recording on a Tape

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch

to [ON].

• The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.

2 Set the Mode Dial

to Tape Recording

Mode.

4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

again to pause the recording.

• The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.

To Check the Recording

• The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function)

• The [BLANK] Indication appears during the Blank Search.

• Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Camcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode.

• If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the Camcorder stops at the end of the tape.

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• For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

Recording “ Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode”

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button

• Recording starts.

• After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].

Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.

1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE

PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

By pressing the [

] Button 7 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

Recording Mode

 To Cancel Blank Search Before

Completion

Press the [ ■ ] Button.

Digital Still Picture

• We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

1 Set the Mode Dial

to Card Recording

Mode.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

• The [

PICTURE

] Indication lights up in red.

 Selecting the quality of Photoshot

images

Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.

Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)

Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder.

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 Maximum number of still pictures

recordable on an SD Memory card (optional)

PICTURE

QUALITY

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

32 MB 220 440 880

64 MB 440 880 1 760 128 MB 880 1 760 3 520 256 MB 1 760 3 520 7 040 512 MB 3 520 7 040 14 080

1 GB 7 040 14 080 28 160

• These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot

• The [ ] Indication appears.

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When the [STILL] Button 13 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is canceled.

Progressive Photoshot

When the [ P ] Indication is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function.

• The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use. (p. 54)

• To record still pictures with higher quality, we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode. (To activate the Progressive Photoshot Function regardless of the function you use)

• When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously, the Progressive Photoshot Function is not activated.

The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.

1 Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD]

>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].

• When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0.5 second intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded.

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button

• For other notes concerning this item, see page 55.

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