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.com/contactinfo
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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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
Safety Precautions
WARNING :
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
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.
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.
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Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : |
Panasonic |
Model No. : |
PV-GS2 |
Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America |
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One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 |
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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.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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.
WARNING
AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
U.S.A. CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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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. 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.
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.
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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.
Precautions
WARNING
USE & LOCATION
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.
•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.
CAUTION
•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 finish.
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.
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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. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.
Article 1 License
Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to
Licensee.
Article 2 Use by a Third Party
Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.
Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software
Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.
Article 4 Computer
Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.
Article 6 Limitation of Liability
The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free.
Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.
Article 7 Export Control
Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.
Article 8 Termination of License
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Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.
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Contents
Before Use |
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Things You Should Know ......................................... |
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Safety Precautions ................................................... |
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Important Safeguards............................................... |
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Precautions .............................................................. |
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Quick Guide.............................................................. |
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Standard Accessories............................................. |
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Controls and Components...................................... |
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The Remote Control (Optional) .............................. |
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Power Supply ......................................................... |
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Charging Time and Available Recording Time........ |
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The Grip Belt .......................................................... |
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Re-attaching the Lens Cap..................................... |
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Attaching the Shoulder Strap ................................. |
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Inserting a Cassette ............................................... |
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Using a Memory Card (Optional)............................ |
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Turning on the Camcorder...................................... |
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Easy to Use Mode Dial........................................... |
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Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ......................... |
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Using the Menu Screen.......................................... |
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List of Menus .......................................................... |
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Setting Date and Time............................................ |
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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.......................... |
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LP Mode ................................................................. |
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Audio Recording Mode........................................... |
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Recording Mode |
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About Recording..................................................... |
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Recording on a Tape .............................................. |
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Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)..... |
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Recording Yourself ................................................. |
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Quick Start.............................................................. |
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Self-timer Recording............................................... |
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Zoom In/Out Functions........................................... |
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Digital Zoom Function ............................................ |
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Image Stabilizer Function....................................... |
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Fade In/Out Functions............................................ |
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Backlight Compensation Function.......................... |
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MagicPix Function .................................................. |
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Soft-Skin Mode....................................................... |
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Wind Noise Reduction Function ............................. |
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Cinema Function .................................................... |
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Recording in Special Situations.............................. |
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Recording in Natural Colors ................................... |
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Adjusting White Balance Manually ......................... |
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment......................... |
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Manual Iris Adjustment ........................................... |
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Manual Focus Adjustment ...................................... |
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Digital Effect Functions........................................... |
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Playback Mode |
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Playing Back a Tape ............................................... |
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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ................ |
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Slow Motion Playback |
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Still Playback/Still Advance Playback..................... |
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Index Search Functions |
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Playback Zoom Function |
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(Optional Remote Control Only) ........................... |
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Playback Digital Effect Functions ........................... |
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Playing Back a Memory Card................................. |
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Slide Show ............................................................. |
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Creating a Title ....................................................... |
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Adding a Title.......................................................... |
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Writing Printing Data on a Card.............................. |
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Protecting the Files on a Card................................ |
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Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card ................. |
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Formatting a Card .................................................. |
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Playing Back on Your TV ........................................ |
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Recording from a Tape onto a Card ....................... |
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Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape ......... |
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Audio Dubbing (Optional Remote Control Only) .... |
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Copying on an S-VHS (or a VHS) Cassette ........... |
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Using the DV Cable for Recording ......................... |
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PC Connection With DV Interface Cable................ |
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With a PC |
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Using the Software (Optional) with a Personal |
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Using USB Driver (Optional Software) ................... |
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To disconnect USB cable safely ............................. |
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Using as a Web Camera (Optional Software) ........ |
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Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE |
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(Optional Software) .............................................. |
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If you no longer need software or driver |
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(Uninstall) ............................................................. |
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Notes ...................................................................... |
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Others |
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Indications .............................................................. |
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Initializing the Modes.............................................. |
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Warning/Alarm Indications...................................... |
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Notes and Hints...................................................... |
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Cautions for Use..................................................... |
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Before Requesting Service |
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(Problems and Solutions) ..................................... |
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Using the RESET button ........................................ |
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Explanation of Terms .............................................. |
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Specifications ......................................................... |
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Camcorder Accessory System ............................... |
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form......................... |
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Request for Service Notice..................................... |
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Limited Warranty .................................................... |
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Customer Services Directory.................................. |
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ |
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Guía Para Uso Rápido ......................................... |
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Guía rápida............................................................. |
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Index....................................................................... |
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Before Use
Quick Guide
1Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.
•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.
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
Inserting a Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 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 cannot be ejected.
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4Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 3 .
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Inserting a Card
1Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.
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3While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 5 insert it into the Card Slot 6 .
4Close the Card Slot Cover 4 securely.
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Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
1Pull the Viewfinder.
2Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 1 .
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Recording on a Tape
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
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2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
• Recording starts.
4Press 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.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Playing Back a Tape
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up.
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4Press the [►] Button to start playback.
5Press the [ 
] Button to stop playback.
Playing Back a Card
1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode.
2Start Playback.
►: Starting the Slide Show
: Playing back the next picture
: Playing back the previous picture
: Stop the Slide Show 
: Pause the Slide Show
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Before Use
Before Use
Standard Accessories
Illustrated are accessories supplied with the
Camcorder.
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1)AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (p. 13)
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.
2)Battery Pack (p. 13)
3)Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 15)
4)AV Cable (pp. 40, 42)
5)Shoulder Strap (p. 15)
Controls and Components
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1LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN▼] (p. 16)
2LCD Monitor (pp. 16-17, 63)
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.
3Card Slot Cover Open Lever [◄OPEN] (p. 15)
4Card Slot (p. 15)
5Card Slot Cover (p. 15)
6Speaker (p. 33)
7Recording Check Button [ 
] (p. 22) Recording Button [REC] (p. 42)
8MagicPix Button [MAGICPIX] (p. 26)
9Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] (p. 26) 10 Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (p. 26) 11 Card Access Lamp (p. 16)
12 Pause Button [ 
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Still Button [STILL] (p. 23)
13Fast Forward/Cue Button [ 
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14Play Button [►] (p. 33) Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 17)
15Stop Button [ 
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Fade Button [FADE] (pp. 25-26)
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17Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 22, 27-30)
18Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)
19Multi Button [MULTI] (p. 31) Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (p. 31)
20Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 55, 64-65)
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23Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 25, 27)
24Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 24-25, 33)
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25Cassette Holder
26Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 15)
27USB Jack [ 
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28DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 42-43)
•Connect this to the digital video equipment.
29White Balance Sensor (p. 28) Remote Control Sensor (p. 13)
30Audio-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].
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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.
32Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 16)
33Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23)
34Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 15)
35DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 13)
36Mode Dial (p. 16)
37Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 16)
38Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (p. 24)
Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 24)
39Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 22)
40Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 16, 22)
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41Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 15)
42Grip Belt (p. 14)
43Battery Holder
44Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 14)
45Tripod Receptacle
•Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod.
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.
Using the wireless Remote Control with the Camcorder, most of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a distance.
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46Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 55)
47Indication Output Button [OSD] (p. 40)
48Display Button [DISPLAY] (p. 55)
49Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 55, 64-65)
50Recording Button [ 
REC] (p. 42)
51Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (p. 41)
52Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search Function [▲, ▼] (p. 34)
Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom Function [▲, ▼, ◄, ►] (p. 35)
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53Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [
, 
] (
: reverse, 
: forward) (p. 34)
54Index Search Buttons [
, 
]
(
: reverse, 
: forward) (p. 35)
55Selection Button [SELECT] (p. 36)
56Store Button [STORE] (p. 36)
57Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (p. 36)
58Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (p. 36)
59Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (p. 34)
60Menu Button [MENU] (p. 17)
The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder.
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61Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (p. 23)
62Title Button [TITLE] (p. 38)
63Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P] (p. 31)
64Rewind/Review Button [ 
] (p. 33)
65Pause Button [ 
] (pp. 34, 41-42)
66Stop Button [ 
] (pp. 35, 42)
67Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (p. 22)
68Play Button [►] (pp. 33, 42)
69Fast Forward/Cue Button [ 
] (p. 33)
70Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (p. 35)
71Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 17)
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.
Inserting the Button-type Battery
Before using the Remote Control, insert a button-type battery.
1While pressing the Lock Button 1 , pull out the Battery Holder.
1
2Insert a button-type battery with the (+) marking facing upward.
3Insert 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.
WARNING
●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.
CAUTION
●Dispose of used battery promptly.
●Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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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.
1Direct the Remote Control at the Remote Control Sensor 29 of the Camcorder and press an appropriate button.
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15° 15°
•Distance from the Camcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters)
•Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis
•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:
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[VCR1]:
Press the [ 
] Button and [ 
] Button simultaneously. 1
[VCR2]:
Press the [ 
] Button and [ 
] Button simultaneously. 2
•When the battery in the Remote Control is replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.
Power Supply
Using the AC Adaptor
1Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
2Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
3Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC Jack.
•Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 on the
Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [POWER] Lamp is not lit. (p. 16)
Using the Battery
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
•We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
•We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used.
1Attach 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.
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2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.
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.
•When attaching or removing Battery, set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the [POWER] Lamp is not lit.
40
44
• For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
Charging Time and Available
Recording Time
CGR-D08R |
A |
1 h |
B |
2 h 10 min. (1 h 45 min.) |
ACharging Time
BMaximum Continuous Recording Time
•“1 h 30 min.” indicates 1 hour and 30 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].
The Grip Belt
To Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
1Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
2Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.
3Reattach the Grip Belt.
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.
1Pass 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.
•When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1
•When you are not recording, be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2
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•When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs firmly.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
1Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Camcorder.
2Fold 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.
1
•Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way.
Inserting a Cassette
1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 34 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 cannot be ejected.
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2Insert a Cassette.
3Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1 .
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4Close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 2 .
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Accidental Erasure Prevention
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 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).
1
•For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
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.
Inserting a Card
1Slide the [OPEN] Lever 3 to open the Card Slot Cover 5 .
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1
3 Close the Card Slot Cover 5 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.
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Card Access Lamp 11
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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.
Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
How to Turn on the Power
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .
• The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up.
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1 |
37
How to Turn off the Power
2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 40 to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .
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Easy to Use Mode Dial
You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial.
1 Rotate the Mode Dial 36 .
36
: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 Viewfinder/LCD Monitor
Using the Viewfinder
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
1Pull the Viewfinder.
2Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector Knob 32 .
32
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.
Using the LCD Monitor
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.
1Place your Thumb on the [OPEN▼] Knob 1 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.
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2Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.
•The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180°
1from 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.
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90° |
Closing the LCD Monitor
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
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.
•For other notes concerning this item, see page 63.
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 18 .
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•The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial 36 is displayed.
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2 Press the [ 
/ 
] Button 12 15 to select a desired Sub-Menu.
•Press the [ 
/ 
] Button to display the highlighted item.
3Press the [ 
] Button 13 to display the selected Sub-Menu.
4Press the [ 
/ 
] Button to select the item.
5Press the [ 
] Button 13 to display the selected item.
6Press the [ 
/ 
] to select the desired mode and press the [ENTER] 14 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 16 .
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.
• Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.
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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.
1Press the [ 
/ 
/ 
/ 
] Button and select a file.
•The selected file is marked by a frame.
2Press the [ENTER] Button 14 to confirm the selection of the file.
•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) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode (p. 27)
[EIS]
Image Stabilizer (p. 25)
[D.ZOOM]
Digital Zoom (p. 25)
[SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording (p. 24)
[USB FUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode (pp. 48, 51)
•If you press the [
] Button, the menu changes back to the previous screen.
2) [DIGITAL]
Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT1]
Digital Effects 1 (p. 30)
[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. 37-38)
4)[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)
5)[DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 55)
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 55)
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode (p. 55)
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset (p. 66)
•It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.
6) [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)
7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search (p. 22)
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[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, 60)
[REMOTE]
Remote Control Mode (p. 13)
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 56)
[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode (p. 55)
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
Tape Playback Menu
1) [PLAYBACK]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode (p. 35)
[12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector (pp. 41-42)
[AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode (p. 59)
[USB FUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode (pp. 48, 51)
2) [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)
3) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality (p. 23)
[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation (pp. 37-38)
4)[RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode (p. 21)
[AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
5)[DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 55)
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 55)
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode (p. 55)
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset (p. 66)
6) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)
7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search (p. 22)
[AV JACK]
AV Jack (pp. 11, 60)
[REMOTE]
Remote Control Mode (p. 13)
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 56)
[CARD RECORDING MENU]
Card Recording Menu
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode (p. 27)
[SHTR EFFECT]
Shutter Effect (p. 56)
[SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording (p. 24)
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2) [DIGITAL]
Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title (p. 38)
3) [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)
4) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 55)
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 55)
5) [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)
6) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack (pp. 11, 60)
[REMOTE]
Remote Control Mode (p. 13)
[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 56)
[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting (p. 20)
[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode (p. 55)
[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]
Picture Playback Menu
1) [DELETE]
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILE BY SEL]
Selecting and Deleting a File (p. 39)
[ALL FILES]
Deleting All Files (p. 40)
[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]
Setting DPOF (p. 39)
[CARD FORMAT]
Formatting a Card (p. 40)
3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title (p. 38)
4) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 55)
[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication (p. 55)
[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode (p. 55)
[C.RESET]
Counter Reset (p. 66)
5) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder (p. 16)
6) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack (pp. 11, 60)
[REMOTE]
Remote Control Mode (p. 13)
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.
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1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
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•Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3Press the [MENU] Button 18 to finish setting the date and time.
• The clock operation starts from [00] second.
•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.
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.
1Connect 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.
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Recording Mode
About Recording
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 [ 
].
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]
Switch 17 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)
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•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 40 to [ON].
• The [POWER] Lamp 37 lights up.
40 
37
2Set the Mode Dial 36 to Tape Recording
Mode.
36 
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 .
•Recording starts.
•After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].
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4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 39 again to pause the recording.
• The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
Recording “Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode”
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.
To Check the Recording
By pressing the [ 
] Button 7 briefly in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.
7
•The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After checking, the Camcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.
•For other notes concerning this item, see page 56.
Finding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
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•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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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.
12
•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.
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. 55)
•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.
Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Camcorder.
1Set the Mode Dial 36 to Card Recording
Mode.
36 
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 .
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•The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red.
Selecting the quality of Photoshot images
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image quality.
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Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional)
PICTURE |
FINE |
NORMAL |
ECONOMY |
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QUALITY |
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16 MB |
100 |
200 |
400 |
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32 MB |
220 |
440 |
880 |
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64 MB |
440 |
880 |
1 760 |
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128 MB |
880 |
1 760 |
3 520 |
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256 MB |
1 760 |
3 520 |
7 040 |
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512 MB |
3 520 |
7 040 |
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•These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
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• The [ 
] Indication appears.
2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 33 .
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•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.
•For other notes concerning this item, see pages 56-57.
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