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Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P PC LSQT0974 A Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. PV-GS300 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. 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 P PC LSQT0974 A Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No.
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...device which could be exposed to a heater, etc... CARE ≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hand. Apparatus Claims of the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Patent ... copyright protection technology that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. ...
...device which could be exposed to a heater, etc... CARE ≥TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hand. Apparatus Claims of the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Patent ... copyright protection technology that is prohibited. Reverse engineering or disassembly is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your hands and face are no user serviceable parts inside a closed car, next to rain or moisture. ...
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... 48 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 49 Audio dubbing 50 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 51 With a PC Check before Use 52 Using the Camcorder with a PC 52 Connecting Computer and Camcorder .......... 53 Using as a Web camera 54...used simultaneously .... 68 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for Use 72 Explanation of terms 75 Specifications 77 Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 80 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
... 48 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 49 Audio dubbing 50 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge 51 With a PC Check before Use 52 Using the Camcorder with a PC 52 Connecting Computer and Camcorder .......... 53 Using as a Web camera 54...used simultaneously .... 68 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for Use 72 Explanation of terms 75 Specifications 77 Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 80 Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ........ 81 Limited Warranty (For USA ...
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... appear on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is backlit, it will be adjusted depending on light...;Auto white balance: -75≥Auto focusing: -76- ≥Depending on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the LP mode, we recommend... test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorder positioning 1) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-28-) ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO...
... appear on the playback image or some functions will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is backlit, it will be adjusted depending on light...;Auto white balance: -75≥Auto focusing: -76- ≥Depending on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the LP mode, we recommend... test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorder positioning 1) ≥Setting SP/LP mode (-28-) ª About auto mode ≥Set the [AUTO...
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...the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ª 1 ZOOM ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The image on the screen will go, you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation is canceled. 33 LSQT0974... digital zoom function will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ≥When the Wide function is normal and not indicative of the Camcorder ...
...the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon [ ]. ª 1 ZOOM ≥The [BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The image on the screen will go, you turn off the power or operate the mode dial, the backlight compensation is canceled. 33 LSQT0974... digital zoom function will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. ≥When the Wide function is normal and not indicative of the Camcorder ...
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..., pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway increases the effect of the TV connected, the images may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly ≥When you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not...
..., pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway increases the effect of the TV connected, the images may not work effectively. ≥When the digital zoom is used ≥When the Camcorder is shaken greatly ≥When you turn the image stabilizer off. ≥In the following cases, the image stabilizer function may not...
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... perform the DPOF settings on the card will be canceled. ≥2 or more files can be locked so that cannot be played back on another Camcorder may be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >> [YES]. 2 When the confirmation ...can be used on a card can be set in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for Digital Print Order Format. Press the joystick again, and the lock will be erased. This enables the printing information to be added to format the card...
... perform the DPOF settings on the card will be canceled. ≥2 or more files can be locked so that cannot be played back on another Camcorder may be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. ≥Set to Card Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [FORMAT CARD] >> [YES]. 2 When the confirmation ...can be used on a card can be set in FAT12 system (for SD Memory Card of 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB) and FAT16 system (for Digital Print Order Format. Press the joystick again, and the lock will be erased. This enables the printing information to be added to format the card...
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... from the side of the screen when you press the center of copyrighted recordings may be done in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]....AUDIO] settings. (-50-) ≥Check the connected terminal. Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be copyright infringement. 49 LSQT0974
... from the side of the screen when you press the center of copyrighted recordings may be done in digital format. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable. 1 2 Set [ADVANCED] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES]....AUDIO] settings. (-50-) ≥Check the connected terminal. Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing) By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, highimage-quality dubbing can be copyright infringement. 49 LSQT0974
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.... It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -72LOW BATTERY: The battery is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on the SD Memory Card is protected by a copy guard. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting audio... dubbing or digital dubbing on the card. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are no any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CARD ERROR: This card is low. It displays, when you record yourself....
.... It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -72LOW BATTERY: The battery is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on the SD Memory Card is protected by a copy guard. WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting audio... dubbing or digital dubbing on the card. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are no any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. CARD ERROR: This card is low. It displays, when you record yourself....
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DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the MagicPix function ... ≥Scene mode ≥Change of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when LCD monitor is no paper. NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is set to the Camcorder. Functions cannot be adjusted. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2.0. (Refer to...
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the MagicPix function ... ≥Scene mode ≥Change of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when LCD monitor is no paper. NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is set to the Camcorder. Functions cannot be adjusted. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2.0. (Refer to...
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.... 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If you selected video input on the cassette open , the Camcorder may not be constant in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be erased. Set to [L] to 3 minutes shorter than the tape running condition...with no audio dubbing, set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. Please read the operating instructions of digital video systems. It is displayed in red in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to select [12bit] mode when recording. 5: ...
.... 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? If you selected video input on the cassette open , the Camcorder may not be constant in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be erased. Set to [L] to 3 minutes shorter than the tape running condition...with no audio dubbing, set [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the demonstration starts. Please read the operating instructions of digital video systems. It is displayed in red in the screen center. • Read the contents and respond to select [12bit] mode when recording. 5: ...
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... (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may appear on editing, dubbing from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such ... 4: Even if a card is disconnected, an error message will be performed. • Turn off automatically about 1 minute later. • Even after you purchased the Camcorder from . 2: "PUSH THE RESET SWITCH" is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you press the [RESET] button, the indication...
... (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled, noises may appear on editing, dubbing from digital video equipment, or using "MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic". • If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such ... 4: Even if a card is disconnected, an error message will be performed. • Turn off automatically about 1 minute later. • Even after you purchased the Camcorder from . 2: "PUSH THE RESET SWITCH" is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you press the [RESET] button, the indication...
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...Use ª About condensation If you do not open the cassette holder. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. When ... sound may take more time before the condensation Indication is displayed. ≥If the indicator of the Camcorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by digital circuits including microprocessor may be adversely affected. Then, connect the battery or AC adaptor again and turn ...
...Use ª About condensation If you do not open the cassette holder. Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner. ≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set it to the Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears. When ... sound may take more time before the condensation Indication is displayed. ≥If the indicator of the Camcorder. (One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by digital circuits including microprocessor may be adversely affected. Then, connect the battery or AC adaptor again and turn ...
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...panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.5 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.35 mm digital..., 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system: PCM digital recording 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Image sensor: 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3),... fps 77 LSQT0974 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for Camera File system, based on the following website.
...panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs Still picture recording file format: JPEG (Design rule for your safety Power source: DC 7.9/7.2 V Power consumption: Recording 5.5 W Recording format: Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) Tape used: 6.35 mm digital..., 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system: PCM digital recording 16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) Image sensor: 1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor [Effective pixels] Moving picture: 640 Kk3 (4:3),... fps 77 LSQT0974 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for Camera File system, based on the following website.
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... (AGS) .......36 ªB Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balance 40 Blank Search 30 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 15 Condensation 72 Customer Services Directory 83 ªD Date/Time Setting 17 Digital Dubbing 49 Digital Zoom 33 DPOF Setting 47 Dubbing 48 ªE Erasure Prevention Slider 20 ª...
... (AGS) .......36 ªB Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balance 40 Blank Search 30 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 15 Condensation 72 Customer Services Directory 83 ªD Date/Time Setting 17 Digital Dubbing 49 Digital Zoom 33 DPOF Setting 47 Dubbing 48 ªE Erasure Prevention Slider 20 ª...