Panasonic PV-GS36 User Manual

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-GS36

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

LSQT1035 B

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.

Safety Precautions

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

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 Camcorders 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.

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 a 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.

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Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name :	Panasonic
Model No. :	PV-GS36
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.

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 Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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Precautions

USE & LOCATION

WARNING

●TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. 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, in 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.

- If you see this symbol -

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

This symbol is only valid in the European Union.

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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Contents
Before Using
Things You Should Know ....................................	2
Safety Precautions...............................................	2
Precautions..........................................................	5
Quick Guide .........................................................	8
Standard Accessories........................................	10
Parts Identification and Handling .......................	10
Power Supply.....................................................	11
Charging Time and Available Recording Time ..	12
To Use as a Grip Belt ........................................	13
Re-attaching the Lens Cap ................................	13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap.............................	13
Inserting/Removing a Cassette..........................	14
Using a Memory Card (Optional) .......................	15
Turning on the Camcorder.................................	15
Setting Date and Time .......................................	16
Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor.....................	17
Easy to Use Mode Dial ......................................	18
How to Use the Joystick Control........................	18
Using the Menu Screen .....................................	20
Selecting Language ...........................................	21
List of Menus .....................................................	21
LP Mode ............................................................	24

Recording Mode
About Recording ................................................	25
Recording on a Tape .........................................	25
Recording “Simultaneous Motion/
Still Record Mode” ...........................................	26
To Check the Recording ....................................	26
Finding the End of Recording
(Blank Search Function) ..................................	26
Recording a Still Picture on a Card
(Photoshot) ......................................................	26
Recording Yourself ............................................	28
Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ......	28
Quick Start .........................................................	29
Self-timer Recording ..........................................	29
Zoom In/Out Functions ......................................	30
Digital Zoom Function........................................	30
Image Stabilizer Function ..................................	31
Fade In/Out Functions .......................................	31
Backlight Compensation Function .....................	32
MagicPix Function .............................................	32
Soft-Skin Mode ..................................................	33
Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................	33
Cinema Function................................................	33
Recording in Special Situations
(Scene Mode) ..................................................	34
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) ....	35
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ....................	36
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)...................	37
Manual Focus Adjustment .................................	38

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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape..........................................	39
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ...........	40
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ................	40
Playing Back a Memory Card ............................	40
Slide Show.........................................................	41
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card..............	42
Writing Printing Data on a Card
(DPOF Setting) ................................................	43
Protecting the Files on a Card (Lock Setting) ...	43
Formatting a Card..............................................	44
Playing Back on Your TV...................................	44
Editing Mode
Copying onto a DVD Recorder or a VCR
(Dubbing) .........................................................	45
Using the DV Cable for Recording
(Digital Dubbing) ..............................................	45
Recording from a Tape onto a Card ..................	46
PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ...........	46

With a PC
Using Camcorder with a PC ..............................	47
Using the USB Function ...................................	47
To disconnect USB cable safely ........................	49
Using as a Web Camera....................................	50
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall).........................................................	53
Transferring Motion DV Tape Pictures
(Camcorder→Macintosh) via DV Cable
(iMovie / iMovie HD) ........................................	53
Notes .................................................................	54
Others
Indications..........................................................	56
Warning/Alarm Indications.................................	57
Cautions for Use ................................................	58
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and Solutions) ................................	61
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

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Quick Guide

Using the Battery

1 Attach 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 [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

•When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Inserting a Cassette

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 1 toward the front and pull up 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 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert a Cassette.

		1
3	Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the
4	[PUSH] mark 2 .
	Only after the Cassette Holder is
	completely housed, close the Cassette
	Compartment Cover by pressing the mark
	3 .
	2	3

Inserting a Card

1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] 1 Knob and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow.

2

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2 Open the Card Slot Cover 3 .

3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 4 insert it into the Card Slot 5 .

4 Close the Card Slot Cover 3 securely.

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Turning on the Camcorder

•Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder before turning on the power.

How to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .

• The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red.

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How to Turn off the Power

2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .

• The [STATUS] Indicator goes off.

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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.

1 Pull the Viewfinder.

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2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector	Playing Back a Tape
Knob 1 .	1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.
		• The [ TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed
		on the screen.
1		• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed
		on the lower right of the screen.
		[One-Touch Navigation icon]
Recording on a Tape
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording	2	Move the Joystick Control [◄] 1 to rewind
Mode.
• The [ TAPE RECORDING MODE] is		the tape.
displayed on the screen.
		1
	3	Move the Joystick Control [▲] 2 to start
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.		playback.
		2
• Recording starts.

4 Move the Joystick Control [▼] 3 to stop 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button playback.

again to pause the recording.

Recording a Still Picture on Card

(Photoshot)

	1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording	3
		Playing Back a Card
	Mode.
	• The [ CARD RECORDING MODE] is	1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback
	displayed on the screen.
		Mode.
		• The [ CARD PLAYBACK MODE] is
		displayed on the screen.
		• The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed
		on the lower right of the screen.
		[One-Touch Navigation icon]

2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

2 Start Playback.

Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show Stop the Slide Show

Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous

picture

Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture

Using Before

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Before Using

Standard Accessories

The following accessories are supplied with your

Camcorder.

1)
PV-DAC14D	K2GJ2DC00011	K2CA2CA00025
2)	3)	4)
CGR-DU06	K2KC4CB00020	LSFC0018
5)
AY-DVM60EJ

1)AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (pp. 11~12)

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. 12)

3)AV Cable (pp. 44, 45)

4)Shoulder Strap (p. 13)

5)Mini DV Tape (60 min.) (p. 14)

How to Turn off the Demo Mode

To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or set the [ DEMO MODE] to [OFF] as follows.

1 Set [ SETUP] >> [ DEMO MODE] >> [OFF].

Parts Identification and Handling

Camcorder		3
	2	4

5 6 7

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8 9

1LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 17)

2LCD Monitor (pp. 15~17, 61)

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 Access Lamp (p. 15)

4Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 62~64)

5DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 11)

6Battery Holder (p. 12)

7Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 25, 34~38)

8Card Slot Cover (p. 15)

9Card Slot (p. 15)

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11

12

14

A/V

15

10Lens Hood (p. 61)

11Lens

12White Balance Sensor (p. 36)

13Zoom Lever [W/T] (p. 30)

Volume Lever [– / VOL +] (pp. 39, 40)

14Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 30, 33)

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15Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 44, 45)

•Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-in speaker.

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

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16Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 14)

17Cassette Holder (p. 14)

18Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 14)

19DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45~46, 53)

•Connect this to the digital video equipment.

20USB Jack [ ] (pp. 48, 50)

•It is only compatible with USB 2.0 PCI Card and/or connection.

21Speaker (p. 39)

22Built-in LED Light (p. 28)

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		27
23		28	32
		29
		30
		31
	26		33

23 Viewfinder (pp. 15~17, 61)

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.

24Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 17)

25Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (pp. 26, 27)

26Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 13)

27Power Switch [OFF/ON] (p. 15)

28Status Indicator [STATUS] (pp. 15~16, 29)

29Menu Button [MENU] (p. 20)

30Mode Dial (p. 18)

31Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 25)

32Joystick Control (pp. 18, 20)

33Light Button [LIGHT] (p. 28)

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35

36

34Grip Belt (p. 13)

35Tripod Receptacle

•This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the Operating Instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.)

•You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when the tripod is used. Insert the card first and then attach the tripod.

36Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 12)

Power Supply

Using the AC Adaptor

•Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that [STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (pp. 15~16)

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.

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2

3

Using Before

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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.

1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.

2 Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.

•Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.

•The [CHARGE] Lamp lights 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.

3 Attach the charged Battery to the Camcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

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

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

•Hold down the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

Notes:

•When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.

•If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.

Charging Time and Available

Recording Time

	Supplied battery	A	1 h 40 min.
		B
	CGR-DU06		1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.)
	(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
		C	55 min. (45 min.)
	Optional battery	A	2 h 25 min.
		B
	CGA-DU12		3 h 15 min. (2 h 40 min.)
	(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
		C	1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.)
	Optional battery	A	3 h 55 min.
		B
	CGA-DU21		5 h 45 min. (4 h 30 min.)
	(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
		C	2 h 55 min. (2 h 15 min.)

ACharging Time

BMaximum Continuous Recording Time

CIntermittent Recordable Time

(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable time when the recording and stopping operations are repeated.)

•“1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes.

•Battery CGR-DU06 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 25 °C (77 °F) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

•We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording.)

•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.

•The batteries heat up after use or charging. The Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal.

•Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: → → → → . If the battery discharges, then () will flash.

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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.

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.

•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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1

•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.

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.

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

Using Before

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Inserting/Removing a Cassette

•Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for more information please contact your local dealer or visit www.panasonic.com.

•For your reference if you travel frequently you should also purchase a Panasonic head cleaning tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG message appears on the LCD/EVF of your Camcorder.

1 Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn on the Power.

2 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull up to fully open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

•To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.

3 After the Cassette Holder is opened, insert/remove a Cassette.

• When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the above, and then securely insert it as far as it goes.

• When removing, pull it straight out.

4 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1 .

• The Cassette Holder is housed.

1

Caution :

Before closing the Cassette Holder 2 , be sure your fingers have not been placed underneath the Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause your fingers to jam in the cassette holder.

2

Do not place fingers here.

[Bottom View]

5 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark

3 .

3

When the Cassette Holder does not come out

•Close the Cassette Compartment Cover completely, and then open it again completely.

•Check if the battery has run down.

•Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when opening.

When the Cassette Holder cannot be housed

•Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again.

•Check if the battery has run down.

Notes:

•After use, be sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (p. 60)

•If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape. (p. 59)

•When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, use the Blank Search Function (p. 26) to find the position where you want to continue recording.

If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording.

•If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording.

•When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops.

•When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.

•Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.

•When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover.

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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).

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Using a Memory Card (Optional)

A Card can be used to record still pictures.

•Use a genuine SD Memory Card 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/Removing a Card

1 Turn off the Power.

2 Open the LCD Monitor and then open the Card Slot Cover.

3 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right 1 , insert/remove it into/from the Card Slot.

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4 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.

Concerning the Write Protection Switch on the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to [LOCK], you cannot write to the card, erase the data on it, or format it. If it is moved back, you can.

Concerning the Card

•Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.

•Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable.

•Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB Cable, PC Card Adaptor, and USB Reader/Writer.

SD Memory Card

•The memory capacity indicated on the SD Memory Card label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as

conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or other equipment.

Card Access Lamp

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

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while pressing the button 1 .

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2 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to use.

•The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on the power.

•The LCD Monitor or Viewfinder will be activated.

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How to Turn off the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the button 1 .

•The [STATUS] Indicator goes off when the power turns off.

•In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON] while the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder are closed, the power turns off.

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How to turn the power on and off with

the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

When the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off with the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode.

1 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder to use.

•The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be activated.

2 Close the LCD Monitor and retract the Viewfinder.

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•The power will not turn off if the LCD Monitor is closed and the Viewfinder is retracted.

•The [STATUS] Indicator 2 automatically goes off and the power turns off. (If Quick Start is set to [ON] (p. 29), the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode and the [STATUS] Indicator lights Green.)

•Even if the LCD Monitor is closed or the Viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape, the power does not turn off. (The Viewfinder stays lit up.)

3 Open the LCD Monitor or extend the Viewfinder again.

•The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on the power.

Setting Date and Time

When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear. Select [YES] and set the date and time.

• If the screen shows the incorrect Date/Time, then
adjust it.
SET DATE AND TIME
	YES
	NO
SETUP	ENTER	EXIT
• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

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

CLOCK SET

JAN .01.2006 12:00AM

SETUP

SETENTER EXIT

2 Move the Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to select the item to be set. Then move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to set the desired value.

•Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...

3 Press the Joystick Control 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.

About date/time

•The Date and Time function are driven by a built-in lithium battery.

•Make sure to check the time before recording because the built-in clock is not very accurate.

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	Recharging the built-in lithium battery	2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to
	If [ ] or [--] is appears when the Camcorder is		the desired recording angle.
	turned on, then the built-in lithium battery has run
			• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of
	down. Use the steps below to charge the battery.
			180° 1 from the vertical position upwards
	When the battery is inserted for the first time after
			and a maximum of 90° 2 to the downward
	charging, [SET DATE AND TIME] will appear.
			direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor
	Select [YES] and set the date and time.
			beyond these ranges will damage the
	Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or
			Camcorder.
	place the battery on the Camcorder, and the built-
	in lithium battery will be recharged. Leave the
	camera as is for approx. 24 hours, and the battery
	will drive the date and time for approx. 6 months.
	(Even if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [OFF], the
	battery is still being recharged.)
	Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor			1 180°	2 90°
	Using the Viewfinder	• The brightness and color level of the LCD Monitor
			can be adjusted from the Menu.
	Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view	• If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder
	so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become		may be damaged or fail.
	clear and easy to read.	• Check that the Card Slot Cover is closed before
	1 Pull the Viewfinder.		closing the LCD Monitor.
		• If the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the
			lens and the Viewfinder is opened (when recording
			yourself), the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder
			simultaneously light.
		Closing the LCD Monitor
	• The Viewfinder will be activated.		Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.
			• Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.
	2 Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector
			Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
	Knob.	When [		LCD SET] or [	EVF SET] on the [
		SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following
		items are displayed.
				LCD SET		EVF SET
	• You can adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder		SET
			SETUP	ENTER EXIT	SET	ENTER EXIT
	from the Menu.
		[	LCD SET] LCD Brightness [			]
	Using the LCD Monitor
		Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD
	With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the	screen.
		[	LCD SET] LCD Color Level [			]
	picture while watching it.
		Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD
	1 Place your Thumb on the [OPEN] Knob
		screen and the Viewfinder.
	and pull the LCD Monitor out in the	[	EVF SET] Brightness of the Viewfinder
	direction of the arrow.	[	]
	• The LCD Monitor will be activated.	Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.
	• It can open up to 90°.	To Adjust
			Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] and select
			the item to be adjusted, and then move the
			Joystick Control [◄] or [►] to raise or lower the
			number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication.
			• More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness
			or color saturation.
			• Press the [MENU] Button or the Joystick Control
			to complete the settings.

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Notes:

•In order to adjust the brightness of the Viewfinder, close the LCD Monitor, and the Viewfinder will be activated.

•When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD Monitor cannot be adjusted.

•These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

Easy to Use Mode Dial

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

1 Rotate the Mode Dial.

• Set your desired mode to 1 .

1

Joystick Control (See below)

: 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.

You can view or edit the images recorded on a card on your personal computer.

How to Use the Joystick Control

Basic Joystick Control Operations

Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi-image display.

Move the Joystick Control [▲,▼,◄, or ►] to select an item or file, and then press in the center to set it.

1

4

2

3

5

One-Touch

Navigation icon

1Select by moving [▲].

2Select by moving [►].

3Select by moving [▼].

4Select by moving [◄]. Push the center to select

5the item.

Joystick Control and Screen Display

Press the center of the Joystick Control, and the One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen.

•Press the Joystick Control again to turn off the One-Touch Navigation icon.

•Pressing the center button of the Joystick Control again to redisplay the One-Touch Navigation icon will display the last page used.

Each press of [▼] switches the display as follows depending on the mode.

Press Center	e.g., Tape Recording Mode
Press ▼	[AUTO]
	One-Touch
	Navigation icon OFF
1/4 NEXT

2/4 NEXT

3/4 NEXT

4/4 NEXT

Move the Joystick Control [▲, ▼, ◄, or ►] to select an item.

•In the Tape Playback Mode or the Picture Playback Mode, the One-Touch Navigation icon will be automatically on the lower right of the screen.

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Tape Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].

1/4 NEXT 2/4 NEXT 3/4 NEXT 4/4 NEXT

1

	◄				Fade	pp. 31~32
1/4	►				Help Mode*	p. 20
	▲				Backlight compensation	p. 32
	▼				Go to next page.	–
2/4	◄				Soft Skin Mode	p. 33
	▼				Go to next page.	–
3/4	▲				MagicPix Mode	p. 32
	▼				Go to next page.	–
	◄				Recording Check	p. 26
4/4	►				Blank Search Mode	p. 26
	▼				Go to next page.	–

• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

Tape Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [MANUAL].

	1/5 NEXT	2/5 NEXT		3/5 NEXT
			WB
		IRIS	SHTR
		5/5 NEXT		4/5 NEXT
			WB
		IRIS	SHTR	1
	1/2 NEXT	2/2 NEXT

	◄					Manual Iris Adjustment	p. 37
						Mode
	►					Manual Shutter Speed	pp. 36~37
5/5						Adjustment Mode
	▲					Manual White Balance	pp. 35~36
						Adjustment Mode
	▼					Go to next page.	–

• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

Tape Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS].

1/6 NEXT		2/6 NEXT		3/6 NEXT
MF	MF		WB
		IRIS	SHTR
–	+
6/6 NEXT		5/6 NEXT		4/6 NEXT
			WB	MF	MF
		IRIS	SHTR
				–	+	1
1/3 NEXT		2/3 NEXT		3/3 NEXT

	◄		Manual Focus Adjustment	p. 38
			Mode
6/6	►		Manual Focus Adjustment	p. 38
			Mode
	▼		Go to next page.	–

• 1 is displayed while recording on a tape.

Card Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].

1/2 NEXT 2/2 NEXT

	◄				Self-timer Mode	pp. 29~30
1/2	►				Help Mode*	p. 20
	▲				Backlight compensation	p. 32
	▼				Go to next page.	–
2/2	◄				Soft Skin Mode	p. 33
	▼				Go to next page.	–

Card Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [MANUAL].

			WB
		IRIS	SHTR
1/3 NEXT	2/3 NEXT	3/3 NEXT

	◄					Manual Iris Adjustment	p. 37
						Mode
	►					Manual Shutter Speed	pp. 36~37
3/3						Adjustment Mode
	▲					Manual White Balance	pp. 35~36
						Adjustment Mode
	▼					Go to next page.	–

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Card Recording Mode

•When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [FOCUS].

			WB
		IRIS	SHTR	MF	MF
	2/4 NEXT			–	+
1/4 NEXT		3/4 NEXT		4/4 NEXT

	◄				Manual Focus Adjustment	p. 38
					Mode
4/4	►				Manual Focus Adjustment	p. 38
					Mode
	▼				Go to next page.	–
Tape Playback Mode
	▲				Playback / Pause	p. 39
–	►				Fast (Cue Playback)	p. 40
	◄				Rewind (Review Playback)	p. 40
	▼				Stop	p. 39
Picture Playback Mode
	▲				Start the Slide Show	pp. 40~41
					Stop the Slide Show
–	►				Playback the next picture	p. 40
	◄				Playback the previous	p. 40
					picture
	▼				Erase the picture	p. 42

*Help Mode

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

You can view function help information using One-Touch Navigation.

1 Press the Joystick Control to display the One-Touch Navigation icon on the lower right of the screen.

2 Move the Joystick Control [▼] until the page with [] indication is displayed.

[One-Touch Navigation icon] e.g.

1/4 NEXT

3 Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [ ].

e.g.
USAGE
TO MOVE JOYSTICK
IN DIRECTION	EXIT
OF DESIRED
FUNCTION	1/4 NEXT
SET	EXIT

4 Move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] to select the desired function.

e.g.
BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION
PREVENTS
DARK	EXIT
SUBJECTS
IN BACKLIGHT	1/4 NEXT
SET	EXIT

•An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen.

•Each time the Joystick Control is moved down, the indication changes.

To end the Help Mode

Move the Joystick Control [►] to select [EXIT] or press the [MENU] Button.

Notes:

•When the Help Mode is used, functions cannot be set.

•The Help Mode only displays the information available in [AUTO] Mode.

Using the Menu Screen

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

1 Press the [MENU] Button.

•The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by the Mode Dial is displayed.

•Do not switch the Mode Dial when the Menu is displayed.

2 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the top menu.

BASIC

ADVANCED

SETUP

LANGUAGE

SETUPENTER EXIT

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3 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection.

4 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the Sub-Menu.

BASIC

SCENE MODE	OFF
REC SPEED	SP
WIND CUT	ON
CINEMA	OFF
CLOCK SET	NO
SETUP ENTER	EXIT

5 Move the Joystick Control [►] or press it to set the selection.

6 Move the Joystick Control [▲] or [▼] to select the item to be set.

	BASIC
SCENE MODE		OFF
REC SPEED
WIND CUT
CINEMA
CLOCK SET
SETUP	ENTER	EXIT

7 Press the Joystick Control 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.

To Return to the Previous Screen

Move the Joystick Control [◄].

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 >>.

Selecting Language

You can select the desired language.

1 Set [ LANGUAGE] >> [English], [Français] or [Español].

LANGUAGE

English Français

Español

SETUPENTER EXIT

List of Menus

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

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]

e.g.,		BASIC
BASIC		SCENE MODE	OFF
ADVANCED		REC SPEED	SP
SETUP		WIND CUT	ON
LANGUAGE		CINEMA	OFF
		CLOCK SET	NO
SETUP ENTER	EXIT	SETUP ENTER	EXIT

[ BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ SCENE MODE]

Scene Mode (p. 34)

[ REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)

[ WIND CUT]

Wind Noise Reduction (p. 33)

[ CINEMA]

Cinema-like Format Recording (p. 33)

[ CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 16)

[ ADVANCED]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 27)

[ EIS]

Image Stabilizer (p. 31)

[ FADE COLOR]

Fade color (pp. 31~32)

[ AUDIO REC]

Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)

[ D.ZOOM]

Digital Zoom (p. 30)

[ ZOOM MIC]

Zoom Microphone (p. 30)

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 23)

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 23)

[ QUICK START]

Quick Start Mode (p. 29)

[	BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 23)
[	LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
[	EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[ INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 24)

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[DEMO MODE]

Demonstration Mode (p. 24)

[	LANGUAGE]
Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)
	[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]
e.g.,		BASIC
	BASIC	DATE/TIME	D/T
	ADVANCED
	SETUP
	LANGUAGE
	SETUP ENTER EXIT	SETUP ENTER	EXIT

[BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)

[ADVANCED]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[REC SPEED]

Recording Speed Mode (p. 24)

[REC STDBY]

Recording Standby Mode (p. 45)

[PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 27)

[REPEAT PLAY]

Repeat Play Mode (p. 39)

[ SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[	12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector (p. 39)
[	AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode (p. 23)
[	DISPLAY]
Display Mode (p. 23)
[	LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
[	EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[	POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 23)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

e.g.,		BASIC
	BASIC	SCENE MODE	OFF
	ADVANCED	PICT.QUALITY
	SETUP	CLOCK SET	NO
	LANGUAGE
	SETUP ENTER EXIT	SETUP ENTER	EXIT
[	BASIC]
Basic Setup Sub-Menu
[	SCENE MODE]

Scene Mode (p. 34)

[PICT.QUALITY]

Picture Quality (p. 27)

[ CLOCK SET]

Date and Time Setting (p. 16)

[ADVANCED]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[BURST MODE]

RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (p. 28)

[SHTR EFFECT]

Shutter Effect (p. 27)

[SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 23)

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 23)

[ QUICK START]

Quick Start Mode (p. 29)

[	BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound (p. 23)
[	LCD SET]
LCD Adjustment (p. 17)
[	EVF SET]
Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)
[	INITIAL SET]

Initial Setting Mode (p. 24)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)

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[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

e.g.,		BASIC
BASIC		DATE/TIME	D/T
ADVANCED		PROTECT	NO
SETUP
LANGUAGE
SETUP ENTER	EXIT	SETUP ENTER	EXIT

[BASIC]

Basic Setup Sub-Menu

[ DATE/TIME]

Date and Time Indication (pp. 23, 56)

[PROTECT]

Setting the Lock (p. 43)

[ADVANCED]

Advance Setup Sub-Menu

[ DPOF SET]

Setting DPOF (p. 43)

[ FORMAT CARD]

Formatting a Card (p. 44)

[SETUP]

Setup Sub-Menu

[ DISPLAY]

Display Mode (p. 23)

[ LCD SET]

LCD Adjustment (p. 17)

[ EVF SET]

Viewfinder Adjustment (p. 17)

[ POWER SAVE]

Power Save Mode (p. 23)

[ LANGUAGE]

Language Setup Sub-menu (p. 21)

Menus Related to Taking Pictures

DATE/TIME

This switches between date and time indications. Set [ BASIC] or [ SETUP] >> [ DATE/TIME] >> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF].

•The Camcorder automatically records the date and time of picture taking on the tape.

DISPLAY

Set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display.

AUDIO REC

• Set to Tape Recording Mode.

You can select the sound quality of the recorded sound.

Set [	ADVANCED] >> [ AUDIO REC] >>
[12bit] or [16bit].
[12bit]:	Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”.
	(The original audio signals can be kept
	after the other audio signals are dubbed.)
[16bit]:	Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz
	2 tracks”. Audio can be recorded in
	higher quality. (If audio signals are
	dubbed, then the original audio signals
	will be erased.)

BEEP SOUND

• Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.

When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [ SETUP] is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.

1 Beep

•When you start recording

•When you turn on the power

•When the unit goes from Quick Start standby mode to recording pause

2 Beeps

•When you pause recording

•When you turn off the power

•When the unit goes into Quick Start standby mode

2 Beeps 4 times

•When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs (p. 59), and at other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen (p. 57).

POWER SAVE

Set [ SETUP] >> [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES] or [OFF].

[OFF]:

When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the standby mode automatically will be set. In the standby mode, [] blinks and it takes time more than usual to start recording after you press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

[5 MINUTES]:

When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.

•In the following cases, the power may not turn off even when set [ POWER SAVE] >> [5 MINUTES].

-When connecting to the AC Jack (When using the AC Adaptor)

-When connecting the USB Cable or the DV Cable to a PC or other equipment

-When the PC Mode

Menus Related to Playback

AUDIO OUT

This switches the sound to be played back. Set [ SETUP] >> [ AUDIO OUT] >> [STEREO], [L] or [R].

[STEREO]:	Stereo sound (main sound and sub
	sound)
[L]:	Left channel sound (main sound)
[R]:	Right channel sound (sub sound)

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