Panasonic PV-GS34PKG manuel d'utilisation

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    Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. LSQT0983 A PV -GS34PKG Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via th[...]

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    2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. You have purchased one of the most sophistic[...]

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    3 Declaration of Conformity Trade Name : Panasonic Model No. : PV-GS34 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 m[...]

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

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    5 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 protecti[...]

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

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    7 Contents About Recording .................................................. 22 Recording on a Tape ........................................... 22 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) .. 23 Recording Yourself .............................................. 24 Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ........ 24 Quick Start ...........[...]

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

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    9 Before Using 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. • Recording starts. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. Recording a Still Picture on Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 1 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 2 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playba[...]

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    10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using A/V 13 10 11 12 14 15 Standard Accessories The followings are the accessories supplied with the Camcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (pp. 11~12) 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) K2GJ2DC00015 K2KC4CB00022 LSFC0018 K1HA05CD0[...]

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    11 Before Using 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. 20 18 16 19 17 15 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 36, 37) • Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorder’s built-[...]

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    12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using Using the Battery • We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. • We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder when batteries from other companies are used. 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it.[...]

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    13 Before Using Re-attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. • The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come preattached to the Grip Belt. 1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop made by itself and pull tight. To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length[...]

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    14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH] mark 1 . 4 Only after the Cassette Holder is completely housed, close the Cassette Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 2 . 1 2 • When inserting a cassette, ori[...]

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    15 Before Using 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 cau[...]

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    16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using Joystick Control and Screen Display Press the center of the Joystick Control, and One-Touch Navigation icon will be displayed on the lower right of the screen. Each press switches the display as follows depending on[...]

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    17 Before Using With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it. 1 Place 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. • It can open up to 90°. 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle. • The L[...]

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    18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] 33 to select the top menu. BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ► ] 33 or press it to set the selection. 4 Move the Joystick Co[...]

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    19 Before Using  [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME D/T SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 51) [ ADVANCE] Advance Setup Sub-Menu [ BLANK SEARCH] Blank Search Mode (p. 23) [ REC SPEED] Recording Speed Mode (p. 21) [ REC STDBY] Recording Sta[...]

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    20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Before Using  [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] BASIC ADVANCE SETUP LANGUAGE SETUP ENTER EXIT BASIC DATE/TIME PROTECT D/T NO SETUP ENTER EXIT e.g., [ BASIC] Basic Setup Sub-Menu [ DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication (p. 51) [ PROTECT] [...]

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    21 Before Using LP Mode You can switch the tape recording speed. • Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. Set [ BASIC] or [ ADVANCE] >> [ REC SPEED] >> [LP]. If the LP mode is selected, the recording time will be 1.5 times the SP mode, but some functions will be disabled. • We recommend using the SP mode for important recordings. • [...]

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    22 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2/2 About Recording When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 32 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 32 to Card Recording Mode [ ]. When recording with[...]

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    23 Recording Mode Finding the End of Recording ( Blank Search Function) • The [ ] indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon 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, th[...]

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    24 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in Video Light to enhance the light’s brightness. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the [LIGHT] Button 31 . 1 Recording wit[...]

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    25 Recording Mode 3 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON]. • The Camcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1.7 seconds. • For other notes concerning this item, see page 53.  To Cancel the Quick Start when the Power is OFF Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp [...]

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    26 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 Push the [W/T] Lever 13 towards [W] or towards [T] to zoom in or out.  To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. • For other notes concerning this item, see page [...]

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    27 Recording Mode 2/2 1/2 Backlight Compensation Function This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded.) • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. • The [ ] Indication flashes and then is displayed. • The entire screen becomes brighter.  To Resume[...]

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    28 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 1/2 Soft-Skin Mode This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject. Otherwise, this may result in a softer[...]

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    29 Recording Mode 3/3 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 ► 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 3/3  To Cancel the Scene Mode Set [ BASIC] >> [ SCENE MODE] >> [OFF]. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch [...]

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    30 Recording Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 3/3 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL]. 4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white[...]

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    31 Recording Mode 3/3 3/3 Manual Iris Adjustment ( F Number) You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 24 to [MANUAL]. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ◄ ] or [ ► ] 33 to adjust the iris. 24 • The [ ] Indication and the One-Touch Navigation icon [...]

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    32 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 SP 3h59m59s29f R2:00 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON].[...]

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    33 Playback Mode NO.5 100-0012 123-4567 12:34:56AM JAN 2 2005 No.123456 Playing Back a Memory Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 26 to [ON]. • The [POWER] Lamp 30 lights up. 2 Set the Mode Dial 32 to Picture Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 3 Start [...]

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    34 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , or ► ] 33 to select a desired fi le. 33 • The [ ] Indication is displayed. • Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds.  To Stop the Slide Sh[...]

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    35 Playback Mode SETUP ENTER EXIT DPOF SET 2 2 • For other notes concerning this item, see page 55. 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] or [ ▼ ] 33 to select the number of pictures to be printed, and press the Joystick Control 33 . • The number of prints 2 is displayed in the picture set. • You can select from 0 to 999. (Selected number of [...]

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    36 Playback Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • For other notes concerning this item, see page 55. • The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. (p. 55) 3 Repeat Step 2 and press the [MENU] Button 28 when the setup is completed. Formatting a Card If [...]

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    37 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette. 1 Set the Mode Dial 32 to Tape Playback Mode. • The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed on the lower right of the screen. 32 33 23 Editing Mode 2 Insert a tape which already has recorded[...]

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    38 Editing Mode For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) Player/Recorder: 2 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode. Player: 3 Move the Joystick Control [ ▲ ] 33 to start playback. 1 By connecting this Camcord[...]

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    39 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette or Memory Card can be transferred to your personal computer. Software Installation (For Windows) 1 Turn on the personal computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. • The [Setup Menu] screen appears. 3 Select the software t[...]

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    40 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Windows 98SE Users The following messages may be displayed when connecting this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable. 1) The message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is displayed. • Enter “C:Windo[...]

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    41 With a PC 4 Double click the “NO_NAME” icon. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. • Please do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder. 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable. [...]

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    42 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • When Camcorder power is turned OFF. • When SD Memory Card is removed. • When Mode Dial is turned to change modes. This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system. Please see ch[...]

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    43 With a PC 3 Click the [Video Stream Driver]. • The set up program starts running. 4 For Windows XP users: Depending on your system environment, installation of “DirectX9.0b” may be required. Click [Yes] and continue with installation. • After “DirectX9.0b” is installed, the computer will restart. • Do not remove the CD-ROM. 5 Finis[...]

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    44 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click [OK]. 3 Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport Wizard] dialog appears. When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the scre[...]

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    45 With a PC 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name and password, click [Get one here]. 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. 4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start the MSN Messenger. 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to con fi rm that equipment[...]

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    46 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN Messe[...]

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    47 With a PC 3 Click [ArcSoft]. 4 Select the desired language on the [Choose Setup Language] dialog, and click [OK]. • Installation begins. • After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the installation according to instructions. • If a language other than the OS language is selected, the characters may not be presented correctly. [...]

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    48 With a PC For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Notes • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4, ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 and PhotoBase2 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft ® Window[...]

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    49 With a PC • When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure. [100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. • [DCIM], etc. are necess[...]

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    50 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: → → → → . If the batt[...]

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    51 Others Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition. • Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. • The initializing takes a little while. • Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 20) that has been adjusted.  To Display Date/Time Indication[...]

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    52 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo NO CARD: No card is inserted. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO DATA: There are no recorded files on the card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You ar[...]

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    53 Others • Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby, using Quick Start reduces the recordable time. • The zoom magnification may differ from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts.  Self-timer Recording • When [ BEEP SOUND] on the [ SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the [...]

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    54 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo  Backlight Compensation Function • When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. • If you operate the [OFF/ON] Switch or Mode Dial, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancel[...]

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    55 Others  Playing Back a Card • While the data on a card is playing back, do not operate the Mode Dial. • If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white. • If you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective, the whole display becomes bluish and the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication[...]

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    56 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cautions for Use  After Use 1 Take out the Cassette. (p. 14) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF]. 3 Take out the Card. (p. 14) 4 Detach the power supply and retract the View fi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 12, 16~17) [...]

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    57 Others Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. In this case, it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears. Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed. • The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances. When condensation occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, [...]

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    58 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If the heads are worn, images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned.) • If the dirty heads cannot be cl[...]

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    59 Others Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power/Body The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. • Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. • The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. [...]

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    60 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo The cassette cannot be removed. • Does the power lamp comes on when opening the cassette cover? (p. 15) Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected. (pp. 11~12) • Is the battery in use dischar[...]

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    61 Others [PUSH THE RESET SWITCH] is displayed. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] Button with the protection on the Lens Cap. The Camcorder will be activated. • An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove[...]

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    62 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it • Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image, [...]

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    63 Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety AC Adaptor Information for your safety Weight and dimensions are approximate values. Specifications may change without prior notice. Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 1[...]

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    64 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Camcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price PV-DAC14 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables Call For Pricing CGR-DU06A/1B 640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack Call For Pricing CGA-DU12A/1B 1 1[...]

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    65 Others TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR CAMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC’ S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 4. Shi[...]

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    66 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a re quest for service no tice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • Please in clude your proof of purchase . [...]

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    67 Others Limited Warranty PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC., AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic/Quasar Video Products [...]

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    68 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our [...]

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    69 Others Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario de la presencia de importantes instrucciones de operación y mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente la literatura incluida para evitar problemas. La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador. Su Camcorder est[...]

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    70 Others For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo • Antes de usar, cargue completamente la batería. • Debido a que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de entrada de cc esté conectado al adaptador de ca desconéctelo del adaptador de ca • El indicador [CHAR[...]

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    71 Others 2 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de cinta. 3 Presione el botón de inicio/parada de grabación. • Comienza la grabación. 1 Ajuste el selector de modo en modo de grabación de tarjeta. 2 Presione el botón [PHOTO SHOT]. Grabación de una imagen fija en tarjeta (Photoshot) 1 Ajuste el interruptor [OFF/ON] 1 a [ON]. • [...]

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    Index A AC Adaptor ......................11, 57 ArcSoft Software ...................46 Auto Focus ............................62 B Backlight ................................27 Blank Search .........................23 Built-in LED Video Light ........24 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form ....................................65 Camcorder Accessory Syste[...]