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Panasonic PV-GS400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

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.
Mini
Digital Video Camcorder
PV-GS400
Model No.
LSQT0801 A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. Mini For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0801 A...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market Dealer Address today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS400 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 5 ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN Precautions TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly USE & LOCATION moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the WARNING unit. ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your ≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR Camcorder and power supply should not be THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN...
  • Page 6 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, Video Stream Driver, MotionDV STUDIO and SD Viewer) 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.
  • Page 7 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.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Use Recording Mode Quick Guide ........... 10 About Recording..........27 Standard Accessories........12 Recording on a Tape ........27 Controls and Components ......12 Recording a Still Picture on a Card The Remote Controller ........15 (Photoshot) ..........29 Power Supply..........
  • Page 9 Playback Mode With a PC Playing Back a Tape........44 Using the Software with a Computer ..... 58 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ..44 Using USB Driver .......... 58 Slow Motion Playback........45 Connecting Computer and Camcorder..59 Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ....

  • Page 10: Before Use

    Before Use ª Inserting a Card Quick Guide Slide the [OPEN] Lever 1 to open the Card Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and Slot Cover 2. charge it. OPEN While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner on top 3, insert it into the Card Slot. ≥Before use, fully charge the Battery.
  • Page 11 Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on a Card ª Playing Back a Card (Photoshot) It plays back files recorded on a Card. Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode. Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

  • Page 12: Standard Accessories

    Before Use Before Use Controls and Components Standard Accessories ª Camcorder Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Camcorder. PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00017 K2CA2EA00005 CR2025 Smart Accessory Shoe ≥The Video DC Light (optional), Video Flash CGA-DU14 N2QCBD000030 (not supplied) or the Stereo Zoom N2QAGC000018 Microphone (optional), etc.
  • Page 13 Before Use (14) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] -34- (15) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] -32- (40)(41)(42)(43) (16) Menu Button [MENU] (37) -21- (17) Pause Button [;] -47- REMOTE/MIC Still Button [STILL] (PLUG IN POWER) -28- -40- (38) (18) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] -44- -47- (19)

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    Before Use ª Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is (49) supplied with the Camcorder, most of the (50) Camcorder functions can be operated from a (44) distance. (45) (62) QUICK START POWER START/ (46) DATE/ PHOTO STOP (63) TIME SHOT...

  • Page 15: The Remote Controller

    (90) Zoom Lever [W/T] ≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages. (91) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. (92) Microphone Switch Button [TALK] -28- CR2025 only. Use of another battery may ≥When the Magic Wire Remote Control with present a risk of fire or explosion.

  • Page 16: Power Supply

    When 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, Before use, fully charge the Battery. they can be operated individually by selecting ≥We recommend using a Panasonic Battery. different Remote Controller Modes. ≥We cannot guarantee the quality of this ≥If the Remote Controller Mode of the Camcorder...

  • Page 17: Charging Time And Available Recording Time

    Before Use ≥When you use the Camcorder while Attach the charged Battery to the brightening the LCD Monitor up by pressing Camcorder. the [POWER LCD] Button. ≥When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). The One-touch Free Style Grip Belt ª...

  • Page 18: Attaching The Lens Cap

    Before Use Detach the end of the Grip Belt. Slide A in the direction of the arrow and reattach the Grip Belt. Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.

  • Page 19: Using A Memory Card

    A Card can be used to record pictures. longer. However, this is not a malfunction.) ≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic Turning on the Camcorder only. When the Camcorder is turned on with the Lens ª...

  • Page 20: Selecting Modes

    Before Use Selecting Modes To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Set [LCD/EVF] >> [EVF ON/AUTO] >> [ON]. Mode Dial. ≥The Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Rotate the Mode Dial (44) Monitor is opened.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Screen

    Before Use ª Adjusting Brightness and Color Level ≥When Power LCD Lamp lights up, [LCD AI] is automatically set to [ON]. You cannot change When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu is set to [YES], the following items are this setting. ≥These adjustments do not affect the recorded displayed.

  • Page 22: List Of Menus

    Before Use About the Menu Mode Setting [REC MODE] The setting selected on the Menu will be retained Recording Mode even when the Camcorder is turned off. (The [RED EYE] setups of [EFFECT2] ( ) are not retained.) -42- Red Eye Reduction -41- However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is [FLASH LEVEL]...
  • Page 23 Before Use ª 6) [DISPLAY] [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] Display Setup Sub-Menu Tape Playback Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -72- TAPE PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK 12bit AUDIO AV IN/OUT AUDIO OUT [DATE/TIME] DIGITAL USB FUNCTION CARD Date and Time Indication -72- RECORDING DISPLAY [C.DISPLAY] LCD/EVF INITIAL...
  • Page 24 Before Use ª [REC DATA] [CARD RECORDING MENU] Camera Data Card Recording Menu ≥If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed, iris and white balance settings CARD RECORDING MENU CAMERA PROG.AE ADVANCED ), etc.) used during the recordings are -36- DIGITAL SHTR EFFECT...
  • Page 25 Before Use 6) [DISPLAY] 3) [PRINT] Display Setup Sub-Menu Printing Setting Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] [THIS PICTURE] Display Mode Printing Only the Displayed Picture -72- -57- [DATE/TIME] [DATE] Date and Time Indication Printing with Recording Date -72- -57- 7) [LCD/EVF] 4) [DIGITAL] LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [LCD AI]...

  • Page 26: Setting Date And Time

    Before Use Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a The internal lithium battery sustains the operation slight imprecision make sure to check the time of the clock. When the [0] or [--] Indication before recording.

  • Page 27: Recording Mode

    Recording Mode Recording Mode Recording on a Tape Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (48) to [ON]. About Recording ≥The [POWER] Lamp (46) lights up. When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode (46) POWER Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ When recording with the...

  • Page 28: Recording Yourself

    Recording Mode ª Finding the End of Recording ª Progressive Photoshot (Blank Search Function) When the [æ] Indication is displayed, The Blank Search Function aids you in locating Progressive Photoshot Function works. the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly. You can record still pictures with higher quality by Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or using this function.

  • Page 29: Recording A Still Picture On A Card (Photoshot)

    Recording Mode (47) (52) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button halfway. (52) PHOTO SHOT (47) ≥The aperture value and gain are fixed and the ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -74- Camcorder automatically focuses on the subject.

  • Page 30: Rapidfire Consecutive Photoshot

    Recording Mode ª RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Selecting the Size of Photoshot Images Tape Recording Mode: The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] regular intervals. ≥Available only with [640k480] picture size. >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [1280k960] or [640k480].

  • Page 31: Quick Start

    Recording Mode ≥To cancel the Self-timer Recording while the Quick Start ] Indication is blinking, press the [MENU] By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (45) , the Button. Camcorder will be ready for recording in ≥You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive approximately 1.7 seconds after the Camcorder is Photoshot.

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom Function

    Recording Mode ª To Take Close-up Shots of Small Digital Zoom Function Subjects This function is useful when you want to record (Macro Close-up Function) close-up shots of subjects located beyond a When the zoom magnification is 1k, the normal zoom range of 1k to 12k magnification. Camcorder can focus on a subject that is as close With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a as approximately 1.6 inches (4 cm) from the...

  • Page 33: Fade In/Out Functions

    Recording Mode (47) Press the Recording Start/Stop Button Fade Out (52) or [PHOTO SHOT] Button to start Fade Out causes images and sounds to recording. disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the end of a scene. PHOTO SHOT (52) (47) To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or...

  • Page 34: Magicpix Functions

    Recording Mode MagicPix Functions Soft Skin Function Advanced MagicPix Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer This function allows you to record color images tone. In order to get the best result, avoid brightly in a dark place. background colors similar to the skin color of the Press the [ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button subject.

  • Page 35: Wide/Pro-Cinema Function

    Recording Mode ≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of Wide/Pro-Cinema Function the screen. You can record images compatible with a wide-screen format TV which has a Video CINEMA terminal. The image looks vertically stretched on the screen of the Camcorder. To Cancel the Cinema Mode ≥The aspect ratio of the playback images in the Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >>...

  • Page 36: Recording In Natural Colors

    Recording Mode To Resume Automatic Adjustment 5) [º] Surf & Snow Mode ≥For recording in glaring surroundings, such Press the [WB] Button repeatedly until none of as ski slopes, beaches, etc. the White Balance Mode Indications ([1], [z], [{]) appear. Or, set the To Cancel the Program AE Function [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch to [AUTO].

  • Page 37: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    Recording Mode To Resume Automatic Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Press the [WB] Button repeatedly until none of Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. the White Balance Mode Indications ([1], [z], Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch [{]) appear. Or, set the (31) to [MANUAL].

  • Page 38: Manual Iris Adjustment

    Recording Mode Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment (F Number) Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a You can use this function when the screen is too situation where auto focus may not function well. bright or too dark. Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31)

  • Page 39: Advanced Functions

    Recording Mode ≥To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch (31) to [AE LOCK]. pictures, manually adjust the iris/gain ( ) so -38- that the Zebra Pattern disappears. The recorded picture may become dark. ≥The Zebra Pattern is not recorded. AUTO MANUAL (31)

  • Page 40: Using The Auto Pop-Up Flash

    Recording Mode Using the Auto Pop-up Flash MIC LEVEL SETUP MODE AUTO The Auto Pop-up Flash enables you to record still 1MNL(AGC) MNL(NO-AGC) pictures in a dark place. (dB)-30 GAIN |||||||||----- Repeatedly press the [ß] Button (dB)-30 0 +6 LEVEL .....

  • Page 41: Red Eye Reduction Function

    Recording Mode Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash Digital Effect Functions Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> Functions that add special effects to the scene. [FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level. ≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL].
  • Page 42 Recording Mode ª Multi-Picture Mode Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] Strobe Multi-Picture Mode: 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA 14) SOLARI 13) B/W You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. Manual Multi-Picture Mode: 11) Negative Mode [NEGA] ≥The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.
  • Page 43 Recording Mode ª Picture-in-Picture Mode ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.

  • Page 44: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode ª Adjusting the Sound Volume Playback Mode To adjust the volume, push the [`VOL/JOG_] Playing Back a Tape (51) Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the [`VOL/JOG_] Lever towards [T] to The recorded scene can be played back increase the volume or push the [`VOL/JOG_] immediately after the recording.

  • Page 45: Slow Motion Playback

    Playback Mode ª Variable Speed Search Function Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied. To Resume Normal Playback (19) During playback, press the [1] Button Press the [1] Button (84) ≥The [1k!] Indication appears.

  • Page 46: Index Search Function

    Playback Mode Index Search Function Continuous Index Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (70) To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be Camcorder automatically records index signals continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, during recording, as explained in the following.

  • Page 47: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Playback Mode Playback Digital Effect Functions (72) Press the [STORE] Button at the moment you want to save as a still picture. During playback, special digital effects can be ≥The [B] or [C] Indication appears, and added to the recorded pictures. The same effects the image is saved.

  • Page 48: Slide Show

    Playback Mode To Select a Desired File and Playing Back Slide Show Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback The recorded still pictures in the Card can be Mode. played back like a Slide Show. Set the Mode Dial (44) to Picture Playback Mode.

  • Page 49: Creating A Title

    Playback Mode ≥The dark portion of the image is missing 1, Creating a Title and the colors of the bright portion change in You can create a title and record on a Card. order of white, yellow, magenta, red, cyan, Recording Mode: green, blue and black, after which the bright Set the Mode Dial...

  • Page 50: Writing Printing Data On A Card

    Playback Mode Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button to select a Select a desired picture and press the (19) desired title. [ENTER] Button ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame. ≥The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed. STILL Press the [5] Button (18) or [6] Button...

  • Page 51: Deleting The Files Recorded On A Card

    Playback Mode Deleting the Files Recorded on a Formatting a Card Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files recorded on a Card. recorded on a Card.

  • Page 52: Playing Back On Your Tv

    Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Camcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. ≥Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Camcorder and TV. Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.

  • Page 53: Editing Mode

    Editing Mode Editing Mode (81) Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller where you want to add new Recording from a Tape onto a Card sound. MULTI/ Still pictures can be recorded on a Memory Card ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (67) from scenes that have already been recorded on /REW...

  • Page 54: Copying On A Dvd-R Or An S-Vhs (Or A Vhs) Cassette

    Editing Mode ≥If various setups (such as external input, tape Copying on a DVD-R or an S-VHS (or speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the a VHS) Cassette operating instructions of your DVD Recorder (Dubbing) or VCR. After connecting the Camcorder to the DVD Camcorder: Recorder or the VCR as illustrated, start the Press the [1] Button...

  • Page 55: Using The Dv Cable For Recording

    Editing Mode Camcorder: Player: (66) (84) While pressing the [¥REC] Button Press the [1] Button to start playback. (84) press the [1] Button on the Remote MULTI/ ¥ A.DUB P-IN-P (66) Controller. Or while pressing the [REC] Button /REW PLAY (84) press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (10)

  • Page 56: Pc Connection With Dv Interface Cable

    Camcorder to the printer, prepare a printer clips using the DV Interface. compatible with PictBridge. (Also read the Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and operating instructions of the printer.) should have no problem working with any ≥You cannot print images which cannot be played OHCI compliant Firewire Card/Video —...
  • Page 57 Editing Mode ≥The [PRINT] Indication does not appear when If you want to stop printing halfway the card is not inserted in the Camcorder. (You Press the [∫] Button (20) cannot print pictures.) ≥When the [PRINT] Indication keeps blinking ≥Do not operate as follows during printing, (more than about 1 minute), the Camcorder and pictures cannot be printed properly.

  • Page 58: With A Pc

    With a PC With a PC Note: If a window does not appear automatically, click Using the Software with a Computer the “Start” Button on your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type in An image stored on the DV Cassette can be “D:\InstMenu.exe”...

  • Page 59: Connecting Computer And Camcorder

    With a PC ≥A message indicating a conflict between ≥Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is versions may be displayed during the automatically installed by Windows Plug and installation. This will not cause a problem. Play when connected for the first time. ≥After the USB Driver is installed and USB Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 60 With a PC Graphic display: required. Click [Yes] and continue with High Color (16 bit) or more installation. ≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Communication Speed: will restart. ≥Do not remove the CD-ROM. 56 kbps or faster is recommended ≥Installation may take a little while.
  • Page 61 Messenger to understand its operation. depending on the communication environment ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture or the performance of the personal computer. device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.

  • Page 62: Using Motiondv Studio

    Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the [Tools] Ultra DMA – 33 or more menu. RAM: Confirm that the [Panasonic DVC Web 256 MB or more Camera Device] is selected. (Adding more memory enables you to operate the ≥For other information about MSN Messenger, personal computer more comfortably.)
  • Page 63 With a PC ª Installing Video Stream Driver ª Installation of MotionDV STUDIO Install this when your OS is Windows XP SP1 or Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the later, or Windows 2000 SP4 or later. Video personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. Stream Driver must be installed when you Click the [MotionDV STUDIO].
  • Page 64 With a PC ª To start MotionDV STUDIO If a description other than [Microsoft] is displayed If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the ≥Update the driver with the following procedure. Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape.

  • Page 65: Using The Sd Viewer

    64 MB or more (128 MB or more is Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] recommended) (Windows 98SE/Me) >> [Panasonic] >> 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is [MotionDV STUDIO 5.1E LE for DV] >> recommended) (Windows 2000/XP) [MotionDV STUDIO].

  • Page 66: Using The Arcsoft Software

    4 PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac) Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [SD Viewer for DV] >> [SD Viewer for DV]. ≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or...

  • Page 67: Operating Environment

    With a PC ª Operating environment ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite For Windows For Windows Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. pre-installed Select the desired language on the Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ [Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and Professional click [OK].

  • Page 68: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    With a PC Note on the driver name displayed Double click [PhotoImpression Installer] (or [PhotoBase Installer] or The driver name displayed will differ depending [PanoramaMaker Installer] or on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. [PhotoPrinter Installer]). ≥Some Operating Systems, such as Windows Follow the instructions on the computer 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you...

  • Page 69: Notes

    ≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera personal computer, and delete while virus checking software is running, the [USB Video Device] (or [Panasonic DVC DV Camcorder’s operation may stop midway Stream Device]) from [Device Manager]. through. In this case, exit the Windows...
  • Page 70 With a PC ª About the SD Memory Card and ª About the folder structure when using MultiMediaCard the Memory Card in a personal computer SD Memory Card ≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted The SD Memory Card is virtually the same size as a MultiMediaCard.

  • Page 71: Others

    Others ª: Others Back Light Mode -33- Sports Mode (Program AE) -35- Indicators Portrait Mode (Program AE) -35- Low Light Mode (Program AE) Various functions and Camcorder status are -35- shown on the screen. Ω: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -35- Remaining Battery Power º: Surf &...

  • Page 72: Initializing The Modes

    Others ª To Change the Counter Display Mode Soft Skin Mode -34- SOFT SKIN PICTURE: Picture -47- By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] TITLE: Title picture Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display -49- WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) Mode to Tape Counter Indicator [COUNTER] -60- (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indicator [MEMORY] WEB CAMERA Mode (playback)

  • Page 73: Warning/Alarm Indicators

    Others Warning/Alarm Indicators CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this If any one of the following indicators lights up or Camcorder. flashes, please check the condition of the COPY INHIBITED: Camcorder. Because the media is protected by a copy 3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.

  • Page 74: Notes And Hints

    Others Notes and Hints CAN NOT OPERATE (AE LOCK MODE): ª Concerning the Power Supply You are attempting to press the ≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, [ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button with setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not Switch to [AE LOCK].
  • Page 75 ≥Intervals between recording pictures may Fade In/Out Function cannot be recorded on the become large depending on the card. We recorded still pictures. recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory To record still pictures clearly ≥When zooming in on the subject with Card.
  • Page 76 Others ≥When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the ª Zoom Microphone Function ≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work battery, Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned off and Quick Start Mode is canceled. However, effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud. ≥Does not work with an external microphone.

  • Page 77: White Balance

    Others ª Wind Noise Reduction Function ≥Because the color and brightness of the ≥Does not work with the microphone on the playback image may change, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic sodium light.
  • Page 78 Others ≥If you are using MagicPix Mode ( ≥Settings once performed will remain valid so ) or -34- Program AE Mode ( ), you cannot adjust the long as the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch -35- shutter speed. is set to [MANUAL]. It is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be Card Slow Shutter Mode checked prior to recording at the [MANUAL]...
  • Page 79 Others ≥The Camcorder, even when its Flash has been ≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] turned off, automatically determines whether the in the Tape Recording Mode, pictures cannot be flash light is necessary or not by detecting the recorded with Photoshot although the Digital ambient brightness.
  • Page 80 Others ≥If you dub a tape recorded at [12bit] selected as ª Slide Show ≥Playback time may take longer than usual the [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo depending on the picture. sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if ª...
  • Page 81 Others ª Playing Back on Your TV ª Using the DV Cable for Recording ≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown (Digital Dubbing) ≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the carried out automatically in the same audio [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].

  • Page 82: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use When you use your Camcorder on a beach or similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get ª After Use into the Camcorder. ≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or Take out the Cassette. ( -18- Cassette.
  • Page 83 Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the conditions, such as temperature, humidity, dust, Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. etc.) Please contact a Panasonic Service Center. When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature, the fog disappears...

  • Page 84: Cautions For Storage

    Others ª Optimal Use of the Battery a short circuit or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this condition, you may Battery Characteristics be badly burned. This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. ≥Store the Battery in a completely discharged Its ability to generate power is based upon the state.
  • Page 85 Others ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Lens Hood ≥When attaching the ND Filter or MC Protector of LCD Monitor ≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, the Filter Kit (not supplied), attach it on the inside of the Lens Hood without removing the condensation may form on the LCD Monitor.

  • Page 86: Before Requesting Service (Problems And Solutions)

    Others Before Requesting Service Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. (Problems and Solutions) • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? If Auto Focus Power Mode is selected, focus is automatically 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. adjusted.

  • Page 87: Explanation Of Terms

    Others 4: Playback picture is not clear. 2: Photoshot Playback images do not look • Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the normal. heads are dirty, playback image cannot be • The picture may be damaged. In order to clear.

  • Page 88: Time Code

    Others ª Focus ª Time Code Time Code signals are data that indicate time Auto Focus Adjustment measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and The Auto Focus System automatically moves the frames (30 frames per second). If this data is focusing lens inside the Camcorder forward and included in a recording, an address is assigned to backward to bring the subject into focus so that each image on the tape.

  • Page 89: Specifications

    Others Specifications Mic Input: Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) Digital Video Camera (Stereo mini jack) Information for your safety USB: Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant (Hi-Speed) Power Source: No copyright protection support DC 7.9/7.2 V PictBridge-compliant Power Consumption: Digital Interface:...
  • Page 90 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional) PICTURE 640k480 1280k960 1600k1200 2288k1728 SIZE PICTURE FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY QUALITY 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 1760 128 MB 1760...

  • Page 91: Camcorder Accessory System

    Others Camcorder Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure PV-DAC13 AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable *CGA-DU14 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack *CGA-DU21 2040mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (4-pin to 4-pin) (For Canada) RP-SDH01GU1A 1 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDH512U1A...

  • Page 92: Camcorder Accessory Order Form

    [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

  • Page 93: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)

    Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair...

  • Page 94: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 95: Customer Services Directory

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 96: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 97: Index

    Others Index ª A ª M AC Adaptor ..........16, 82 Macro Close-up ..........32 AE Lock ............38 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration ArcSoft ............66 Mic .............. 15 Auto Focus .............88 MagicPix Function ......... 34 Auto Pop-up Flash .........40 Manual Focus ..........38 ª...
  • Page 98 Others ª S SD Memory Card ...........70 SD Viewer ............65 Self-Recording ..........28 Self-timer Recording ........31 Sepia Mode ............42 Shutter Chance Mark ........29 Shutter Speed ..........37 Slide Show .............48 Slim Mode ............41 Slow Motion Playback ........45 Smart Accessory Shoe ........12 Soft Skin Function ..........34 Solarisation Mode ..........42 Sound Volume ..........44 SP/LP Mode ...........26...

  • Page 99: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Others ª Inserción de la tarjeta Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Desplace la palanca [OPEN] 1 para abrir la Guía española para el uso rápido tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2. Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela. OPEN Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo cortado hacia arriba 3, introdúzcala en su ranura.
  • Page 100 Others ª Grabación de una imagen fija en una Oprima el botón [∫] para parar la reproducción. tarjeta (Photoshot) Ajuste en disco del modo al de la grabación. STILL ENTER FADE ª Reproducción de la tarjeta Reproduce las imágenes grabadas en la tarjeta. Ajuste el disco del modo al de la Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT].
  • Page 102 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”) Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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