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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camera Operating Instructions NV-MX300B NV-MX300B Model No. Before use, please read these instructions completely. VQT8940... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
∫ Carefully read the Operating Recording in Special Situations ... . 48 Panasonic Movie Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully Instructions and use the Movie Camera Recording with Special Effects ... . . 50 and keep them handy for future reference. -
Page 3: Check List For The Standard Accessories
Stop Button [∫] (p. 36, 76) ≥Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.panasonic.co.uk. ≥Most major credit and debit cards accepted. ≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! - Page 4 Controls and Functions (Continued) S-VIDEO IN/OUT EDITE (MINI) AV IN/OUT PHONES ¥ D.STILL PICTURE Viewfinder (p. 14, 23, 111) Card Slot (p. 68) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 12, 40) S-Video Input/Output Socket [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (p. 40, 102, 105, 106, 108) Card Slot Cover (p.
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Page 5: The 3 Types Of Power Supply
AC Adaptor AC Mains Lead Battery-shaped Connector Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. DC Input Lead Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥Before disconnecting the AC Mains Lead, set the The 3 Types of Power Supply [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Movie Camera to Insert the Battery-... -
Page 6: Supplying Power With The Battery
Charging Time and Maximum Time for Continuous Recording Battery No. CGP-D210 1 h 30 min. 1 h 45 min. (1 h 30 min.) 55 min. (45 min.) 20 min. 45 min. VSB0419 (supplied) AC Adaptor CGR-D220 1 h 10 min. 2 h 5 min. -
Page 7: Inserting The Cassette
¥ LP Mode The desired recording speed can be selected ≥In the following cases, mosaic-like patterns may with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING appear in the playback picture, or the picture SETUP] Sub-Menu. (p. 16) may not be played back correctly: If you select the LP Mode, the possible When a cassette recorded in the LP Mode on ≥... -
Page 8: Using The Viewfinder
Attaching the Lens Cap Eyepiece Corrector Knob Pass the longer Attach the shorter loop of the Lens loop to the Grip Cap Cord through Belt. the attached eye on the Lens Cap. You can hook the CAMERA Then pass the removed Lens Cap shorter loop of the onto the Grip Belt. -
Page 9: Using The Menu Screen
CAMERA CARD Card Playback Mode Camera Mode VCR Mode Main-Menu Main-Menu Main-Menu MODE SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Title Procedure Remarks, etc. Notes About the Settings Made on the Menu Using the Menu Screen The settings you selected on the Menu are maintained when you turn the Movie Camera off. -
Page 10: Menu Functions
Menu Functions The illustrations of the Menus are intended for explaining the functions; the actual Menus look somewhat different. Camera Mode Menu Ω º Camera Mode Main-Menu [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu 2 Beeps [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] ≥When you pause recording Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (p. - Page 11 Menu Functions (Continued) VCR Mode Menu Card Playback Mode Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] All items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are AV Socket [AV JACK] (p. 41, 66) PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS the same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub- This sets the method for inputting signals to...
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Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Pressing the button one more time makes BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. WHEN the Menu disappear. NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC SUPPLIER. ≥As the time of the Movie Camera’s built-in clock is subject to a slight imprecision, be sure to check the time before recording. If the flashing [0] Indication appears, charge the built-in lithium battery and set the date and time again. -
Page 13: Recording (Filming)
SHUTTER/IRIS CAMERA AUTO CARD AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU MODE Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥If you leave the Movie Camera in the Recording Recording (Filming) Pause Mode for more than 6 minutes, it automatically switches off to protect the tape and After setting the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] to Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Press the Recording... -
Page 14: Checking If The Picture Is Recorded
SEARCH ≥This Video Head Cleaner (VFK1451) is available ≥Video head cleaning due to clogging is not a ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment from Panasonic service centres. malfunction of the product and is not covered by ≥Damaged tape your warranty. ≥Long-time use... -
Page 15: Recording Yourself
Mirror Mode for the Picture on the LCD Monitor You are used to looking at yourself in the mirror. ≥In the Mirror Mode, only the following Therefore, when recording yourself with the LCD indications are displayed. Monitor facing forward, the picture (as it is being Recording ¥: recorded) might look unusual and distracting. -
Page 16: Enlarging Your Subject Or Widening The Recording Angle
Recording Extra Close-up Shots of Using the Zoom Microphone Function Digital Still Picture When using Zoom-in to record from a distance, a A picture can be viewed as a still picture by Small Subjects (Macro Close-up zoom effect which makes the sound in front of pressing the [STILL] Button. - Page 17 ∫ Progressive Photoshot Function ≥Usually, still pictures recorded with 3-CCD Movie Cameras are field still pictures, whose vertical resolution is approximately half of that of frame still pictures, and picture details are not very precise. (1 frame consists of 2 fields.) ≥When recording moving objects, there is a slight difference between two fields.
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Page 18: Recording In The Wide-Screen Format
CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS CAMERA SETUP... -
Page 19: Viewing The Just Recorded Scenes On The Movie Camera
Search Lock Function ¥ Adjusting the Sound Volume Making the Date/Time CAMERA For longer Cue or Review Playback, press the Keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until the Indication Appear SHUTTER/IRIS Cue Button [5] or the Review Button [6] [VOLUME] Indication appears. -
Page 20: Playing Back In Slow Motion
Using the Jog Dial (Jog Playback) By turning the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) on the Movie Camera in the Still Playback Mode, you can advance the still pictures one by one in forward or reverse direction. SHUTTER/IRIS REW/ PLAY forward SLOW SLOW SHUTTER/IRIS... -
Page 21: Playing Back On A Tv
Listening to the Playback Sound via Making the Indications Appear on the TV Headphones Screen S-Video Cable If you want to use headphones to listen to the Press the [OSD] Button on the Remote playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the [AV Controller. -
Page 22: Viewing Recorded Scenes During Recording Pause
CAMERA CARD VCR FUNCTIONS 1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 2.CARD SETUP 3.RECORDING SETUP 4.AV IN/OUT SETUP MODE 5.DISPLAY SETUP 6.OTHER FUNCTIONS PRESS MENU TO EXIT STILL SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO FADE ª PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS AE LOCK BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES VOL/JOG SEARCH AUTO PRINT... - Page 23 ∫ Index Search VCR Mode To allow easy searching for desired scenes, this Scene Index Signal Movie Camera automatically records index To search for the beginning of recorded scenes. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS signals during recording as follows: A scene index signal is automatically recorded in REW/ PLAY BLANK SEARCH...
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Page 24: Starting To Record With Gradually Appearing Picture And Sound
STILL FADE ª SEARCH SEARCH Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when Starting to Record with recording still pictures in the Photoshot Mode (p. 30), Gradually Appearing Picture and Digital Still Picture Mode (p. 31) or Multi-Picture With the Movie Camera When the picture has Approximately 3 seconds after the recording has... -
Page 25: Recording In Special Situations
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO CAMERA SETUP PROG.AE OFF 5 7 Ω º AE LOCK PROGRESSIVE STABILIZER VOL/JOG D.ZOOM MENU REC MODE NORMAL CINEMA... -
Page 26: Recording With Special Effects
CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT P-IN-P 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK DIGITAL EFFECT VOL/JOG EFFECT OFF MULTI P-IN-P STROBE MENU WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP GAINUP STROBE... - Page 27 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO MULTI-PICTURES SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL AE LOCK SPEED FAST SWING VOL/JOG P-IN-P MENU RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT...
- Page 28 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO MULTI-PICTURES AE LOCK SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST VOL/JOG SWING MENU P-IN-P RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT...
- Page 29 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO MULTI-PICTURES AE LOCK SCAN MODE STROBE VOL/JOG SPEED FAST MENU SWING P-IN-P RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title...
- Page 30 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PRESS MENU TO EXIT SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT OFF MULTI P-IN-P AE LOCK WIPE MIX STROBE GAINUP VOL/JOG MENU RETURN ---- YES PRESS MENU TO EXIT Title...
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Page 31: Recording With Natural Colours
About the White Balance Sensor The White Balance sensor determines what the light source is during recording. Take care not to place your hand or any other object in front of the White Balance sensor during recording. ≥Otherwise, the White Balance will not work properly. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Shutter Speed Manually
Remarks, etc. Notes for Adjusting the Shutter Speed Manually Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment The adjustment range extends from 1/50 s (or from 1/25 s with Card Photoshot) to 1/8000 s. The standard shutter speed is 1/50 s. The nearer to [1/8000] a setting you select, the faster 11/1000 SHUTTER/IRIS the shutter speed becomes. -
Page 33: Recording With Fixed Brightness
Remarks, etc. Picture Adjustment This enables the sharpness and colour levels of Notes for Zebra Pattern the pictures to be adjusted during recording. To To prevent recording of overexposed, whitish adjust the picture, set the Mode Selector Switch pictures, manually adjust iris/gain (p. 62) so that the to [MNL] and set [PICTURE ADJ.] on the Zebra Pattern disappears. -
Page 34: Adding New Sound On A Recorded Cassette
Audio Level Adjustments How to reduce the sound distortion You can adjust the Audio Level for audio dubbing ≥Lower the output level of the external audio CAMERA A.DUB TITLE by selecting a desired setting for [AUDIO LEVEL] device. on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the ≥Change the [AUDIO LEVEL] setting on the ZOOM CARD... -
Page 35: Using The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
CAMERA OPEN CARD MODE Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥Before closing the Card Slot Cover, be sure to Using the MultiMediaCard or SD confirm that the MultiMediaCard is inserted correctly. Memory Card Slide the [OPEN] Lever Hold the Close the Card Slot Cover securely. The [ACCESS] Lamp to the right to open the MultiMediaCard with its... -
Page 36: Using The Movie Camera As A Digital Still Camera
Quality of Card Photoshot Pictures ≥To record even more still pictures, it is recommended You can choose among 3 picture quality modes for that you use a Card with a larger memory capacity. the Card Photoshot Function. ≥To record pictures in high quality, set [PICTURE TAPE CARD ¥... -
Page 37: Copying Cassette Pictures Onto A Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
TAPE CARD ¥ ¥ STILL FADE ª SEARCH SHUTTER/IRIS SEARCH AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥The remaining number of pictures which can be Copying Cassette Pictures onto recorded in the MultiMediaCard is displayed during a MultiMediaCard or SD Memory picture transmission. -
Page 38: Copying Still Pictures From The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card Onto The Cassette
TAPE CARD ¥ ¥ TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥When pictures with a size other than [640k480] are Copying Still Pictures from the copied onto the cassette, their picture quality will MultiMediaCard or SD Memory deteriorate somewhat. -
Page 39: Playing Back Pictures Recorded On The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
Using the Picture Search Mode CAMERA After setting the [PICTURE SEARCH] on the [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu to [YES] to appear the picture CARD search screen, turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number of the picture and press it. SLIDE SLIDE ≥The same settings can be performed using the... -
Page 40: Inserting Titles
TAPE CARD ¥ ¥ TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥It is recommended that you press the [STILL] Button Inserting Titles first and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the title The supplied MultiMediaCard contains titles (preset Press the [TITLE] Press the [MULTI]... -
Page 41: Creating Titles
Concerning the Colour Selection When the [PUSH] Dial is turned to select the Original Colours (colours of captured colours while a title is being created, the colours will picture) change as below. Title in original colours with the dark sections ≥The colour sequence can be reversed by reversing (blackish parts) of the captured picture missing the direction in which the [PUSH] Dial is turned. -
Page 42: Erasing Pictures Recorded On The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
Erasing Titles To erase a title, select [ERASE TITLE BY SELECTION] in step 2 . SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU CAMERA CARD MODE Title Procedure Erasing Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Slide the [OFF/ON/ Select [ERASE Turn the [PUSH] Dial to Press the [PHOTO Turn the [PUSH] Dial to Press the [MENU]... -
Page 43: Preventing The Accidental Erasure Of Pictures On The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
Concerning Preventing the Accidental Erasure of SD Memory Card Data An SD Memory Card can also be protected from SHUTTER/IRIS accidental erasure using its write protection AUTO switch. When this knob is set to [LOCK], recording is prohibited; when it is returned to its AE LOCK original position, recording is enabled. -
Page 44: Writing Printing Information On A Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card
CAMERA CARD MODE SHUTTER/IRIS AUTO AE LOCK VOL/JOG MENU Title Procedure Remarks, etc. ≥The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99. Writing Printing Information on a ≥The [¥] Mark appears to indicate pictures for MultiMediaCard or SD Memory which 1 or more prints have been set. -
Page 45: Using The Supplied Usb Reader Writer For Sd Memory Card
Using the Supplied USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card About the USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card Using the supplied USB Reader Writer for SD Memory Card lets you import the still pictures recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card with ease into a computer. ≥Note that operations are not guaranteed for all PCs providing the recommended environment. -
Page 46: Processing And Modifying Photos (Hotshots)
Processing and Modifying Photos /Creating Original Installing HotShots or NetCard (HotShots) Messages (NetCard) See the ReadMe file supplied with your HotShots or NetCard software for information about these products. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the ≥The screen shown in appears while the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. -
Page 47: Using The Hotshots Application
Using the HotShots Application The HotShots remote controller has 4 buttons for selecting the application’s operations. The modes (picture capture [Get], editing [Enhance], shared picture [Share] and Internet [Internet]) can be selected by clicking these buttons. For details on operation, refer to help. ≥Depending on the type of printer used, it may not be possible to print out the pictures in the proper colours. -
Page 48: Using The Netcard Application
Using the NetCard Application This section describes the method that is used to Press the Configuration Button to check ≥After checking the necessary places, click the ∫ Concerning the Configuration send pictures in an attached file format since, whether the settings are correct. (p. 95) [OK] Button and exit configuration. -
Page 49: Using The Pictures Recorded On The Multimediacard Or Sd Memory Card On The Computer
Using the Pictures Recorded on the MultiMediaCard or SD Concerning the MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card Memory Card on the Computer The following optional accessories are needed to ≥To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card capture the pictures on a MultiMediaCard or SD by using the Movie Camera, be sure to erase Memory Card in the computer. -
Page 50: Remote Controller
Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller supplied with the Movie Camera allows operating most of the Movie Camera’s major functions from a distance. Controls for Playback Rewind/Review Button [6] To start Review Playback. (p. 36) To rewind the tape. (p. 36) To activate the Camera Search Function. - Page 51 Stopper stamped (r) mark Controller. Remote Controller. CR2025 MANUFACTURED BY PANASONIC). facing upward. IT MUST NEVER BE SUBJECTED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT OR ≥When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace it DISCHARGE. IT MUST THEREFORE ONLY BE FITTED IN EQUIPMENT with a new CR2025 battery.
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Page 52: Copying Onto An S-Vhs (Or Vhs) Cassette
Copying onto an S-VHS (or VHS) Cassette Recording the Content of External Device (Dubbing) You can copy the picture and sound recorded on this Movie Camera onto an S-VHS (or VHS) cassette in a The contents of S-VHS (or VHS) cassette can be ≥If video signals are supplied to either the Audio- home video recorder. -
Page 53: Using With Digital Video Equipment
Using with Digital Video Equipment Copying with the Help of an Editing Controller (Dubbing) If you connect the Movie Camera to an Editing Controller equipped with 5-pin Edit Socket, this Movie Camera’s playback functions can be controlled from the Editing Controller. [S-VIDEO IN] DATE PHOTO... -
Page 54: Using The Movie Camera With A Video Printer
Using the Movie Camera with a Video Printer If you connect the Movie Camera to a Video Printer, you can print still pictures from scenes recorded with the Movie Camera. If you do not intend to use the Automatic Printing Function, connecting the Edit Cable is not necessary. ∫... -
Page 55: Using The Movie Camera With A Computer
Using the Movie Camera with a Computer Cautions for Use Take care that no water enters the Movie After use, always take out the cassette and Camera when using it in the rain and snow or remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains on the beach. - Page 56 Cautions for Use (Continued) ∫ Condensation After Use, Always Remove the Battery. ≥Put the cassette in its case to store it. ≥If you use a large-capacity Battery (CGP-D320; Be sure to remove the Battery from the Movie Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays) and optional) attached to the Movie Camera, viewing Determining Whether Condensation Has Camera.
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Page 57: Glossary
Glossary ∫ Focus ∫ White Balance Adjustment ∫ Colour Temperature For the following subjects and recording situations, the Auto Focus system cannot If you look at an object through a magnifying glass provide precise adjustment. Use the Manual While most recording with a Movie Camera is Every light source has its own colour temperature and move it closer or further away from your eye, Focus Mode instead. -
Page 58: Indications
Glossary Indications (Continued) ∫ Time Code ∫ Digital Video System Time Code signals are the data which indicates In the digital video system, picture and sound are the time in hours, minutes, seconds and frames converted into digital signals and recorded onto (25 frames/sec). - Page 59 Indications (Continued) 0:00.00 M 0:00.00 0h 00m 00s 00f AUTO R0:45 R0:45 R0:45 AUTO AUTO CINEMA CINEMA CINEMA D.ZOOM D.ZOOM D.ZOOM 0:00.00 PICTURE R0:45 ª IMGA1123.JPG 1/500 < 1F2.4 0:00.00 R0:45 ¥ SVGA P.ADJ CINEMA D.ZOOM F 15 ø Z.MIC ZEBRA 15 : 30 : 45 15 : 30 : 45...
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Page 60: Specifications
Indications Specifications (Continued) Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power Consumption: Recording: 5.6 W (When using Viewfinder) 6.3 W (When using LCD Monitor) Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape PICTURE SEARCH ERASE PICTURE... -
Page 61: Optional Accessories
≥All enquires transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. ≥It couldn’t be simpler! Digital Video Head Cleaner ≥If you wish to purchase this Digital Video Head Cleaner, please contact your Panasonic dealer to obtain it from the Panasonic spare parts department.
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