Digital Video Camcorder
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... equilateral triangle, is recommended that only cassette tapes that may be used. Model No. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP... SERVICE PERSONNEL. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. The serial number is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Serial No. The exclamation point within the...
... equilateral triangle, is recommended that only cassette tapes that may be used. Model No. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP... SERVICE PERSONNEL. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. The serial number is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Serial No. The exclamation point within the...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... function 34 Guideline function 34 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 34 Recording in natural colors (White balance 35 Manual focus adjustment 36 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 37 Playback mode Playing back tape 38 Frame-by-frame playback 39 Playback on TV ... simultaneously 59 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 60 Cautions for Use 63 Explanation of terms 67 Specifications 68 Camcorder Accessory System 70 Camcorder Accessory Order Form 71 Request for Service Notice 72 Limited Warranty 73 Customer Services Directory 74 Index 75 Spanish Quick...
... function 34 Guideline function 34 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 34 Recording in natural colors (White balance 35 Manual focus adjustment 36 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 37 Playback mode Playing back tape 38 Frame-by-frame playback 39 Playback on TV ... simultaneously 59 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 60 Cautions for Use 63 Explanation of terms 67 Specifications 68 Camcorder Accessory System 70 Camcorder Accessory Order Form 71 Request for Service Notice 72 Limited Warranty 73 Customer Services Directory 74 Index 75 Spanish Quick...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...Before using Accessories The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 3) Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) CGR-DU06 4) K2KC4CB00020 AY-DVM60EJ 1) AC... adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -122) Battery pack -123) AV cable -39-, -434) Mini DV Tape (1) Built-in LED video light -24(2) White balance sensor -35-, -67(3) Grip belt -12(4) Lens (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -30-, -32- (6) (7) (8) (6) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL...
...Before using Accessories The following are the accessories supplied with this product. 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00025 3) Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) CGR-DU06 4) K2KC4CB00020 AY-DVM60EJ 1) AC... adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -122) Battery pack -123) AV cable -39-, -434) Mini DV Tape (1) Built-in LED video light -24(2) White balance sensor -35-, -67(3) Grip belt -12(4) Lens (5) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -30-, -32- (6) (7) (8) (6) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...on with the sunlight as far in the background as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality ...will be disabled. ≥We recommend using the SP mode for a long time. If the LP mode is retracted. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4)...
...on with the sunlight as far in the background as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for important recording. ≥In order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥In the LP mode, the picture quality ...will be disabled. ≥We recommend using the SP mode for a long time. If the LP mode is retracted. If so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Run your hand through the grip belt. 3) Do not cover the microphones or sensors with your hands. 4)...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...joystick left to select the soft skin icon [ ]. 1 1 ≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-36-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears ...on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the ...
...joystick left to select the soft skin icon [ ]. 1 1 ≥The [MAGICPIX ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If it is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-36-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears ...on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the ...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...image while recording. Record mode Optical image stabilizer function This feature reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥Set to [MANUAL]. ª To cancel the optical image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. The function can check if the image...record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [OFF]. ≥In the following cases, the optical image...
...image while recording. Record mode Optical image stabilizer function This feature reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording. ≥Set to [MANUAL]. ª To cancel the optical image stabilizer function Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [ON]. The function can check if the image...record images in different situations, this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [O.I .S.] >> [OFF]. ≥In the following cases, the optical image...
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...iris/gain, set the white balance first. ≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [OFF]. Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may ...not look smooth. ≥Avoid recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] ª To restore to be...
...iris/gain, set the white balance first. ≥Whenever recording conditions change, re-set the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch to [OFF]. Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal playback, the image movement may ...not look smooth. ≥Avoid recording under incandescent lamps) [ ] 3) Outdoor mode [ ] 4) Manual adjustment mode [ ] ª To restore to be...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...driver (Uninstall) 1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the driver from the personal computer to the user manual of the Camcorder. ≥Make sure Camcorder's Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Please refer to an SD Card, the copied data may vary depending on the...occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above operation is completed before proceeding. ≥When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is on a Macintosh Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to change modes. ≥You can disconnect the cable safely. ...
...driver (Uninstall) 1 Select [start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the driver from the personal computer to the user manual of the Camcorder. ≥Make sure Camcorder's Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Please refer to an SD Card, the copied data may vary depending on the...occur as when the USB cable is incorrectly removed (above operation is completed before proceeding. ≥When the SD Card is removed. ≥When Camcorder power is on a Macintosh Drag the [NO_NAME] or [Untitled] disk icon to change modes. ≥You can disconnect the cable safely. ...
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...0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is not displayed. 57 LSQT1181 MF: Manual focus -36- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -29Backlight ...(recording under incandescent lamp) -35- : Outdoor mode -35- : White balance adjustment mode -35- Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. LP: Long Play mode (Recording speed mode) -25- ¥: Recording -26- ; (Green): Recording...
...0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time ≥Remaining tape time is not displayed. 57 LSQT1181 MF: Manual focus -36- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -29Backlight ...(recording under incandescent lamp) -35- : Outdoor mode -35- : White balance adjustment mode -35- Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. LP: Long Play mode (Recording speed mode) -25- ¥: Recording -26- ; (Green): Recording...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...Camcorder. NO CARD: No card is low. FILE LOCKED: You are no recorded files on the SD Card is connected to play back a tape section that has been recorded with the DV cable connected. Press the [RESET] button (-62-). No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in the [SAVE] position. CHANGE TO MANUAL...TV system. Others Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is inserted. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the ...
...Camcorder. NO CARD: No card is low. FILE LOCKED: You are no recorded files on the SD Card is connected to play back a tape section that has been recorded with the DV cable connected. Press the [RESET] button (-62-). No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in the [SAVE] position. CHANGE TO MANUAL...TV system. Others Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is inserted. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the ...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... is used ≥When the built-in LED video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in LED video light lights ≥When digital zoom (32k... or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to [LOCK] 59 LSQT1181 Others Functions that cannot be used ≥When the built-in LED video light...
... is used ≥When the built-in LED video light lights and the gain up mode is set to on ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in LED video light lights ≥When digital zoom (32k... or higher) is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to [LOCK] 59 LSQT1181 Others Functions that cannot be used ≥When the built-in LED video light...
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... all operations except for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-67-) If so, use the manual focus mode to [ON] again. (-27-) Also, if you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may destroy the data on the cassette open? Wait until... the condensation indication disappears. 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? In the Tape Recording mode, if...
... all operations except for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-67-) If so, use the manual focus mode to [ON] again. (-27-) Also, if you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may destroy the data on the cassette open? Wait until... the condensation indication disappears. 4: Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? In the Tape Recording mode, if...
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... influence of light sources. For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp ...subject. Even within the effective range of all colors (light), the Camcorder can record pictures in the manual focus mode. White balance adjustment determines the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the Camcorder can recognize the reference white color. ª Auto focus Auto focus ...
... influence of light sources. For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range, use the manual white balance adjustment mode. 1) The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this Camcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent lamp ...subject. Even within the effective range of all colors (light), the Camcorder can record pictures in the manual focus mode. White balance adjustment determines the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the Camcorder can recognize the reference white color. ª Auto focus Auto focus ...
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...33 ªA AC Adaptor 12, 65 Aperture 37 ªB Backlight Compensation 30 Blank Search 27 Built-in LED Video Light 24 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 71 Card Playback 40 Charging the Battery 12 Condensation 63 Customer Services Directory 74 ªD Date/Time Setting 15 Digital Dubbing ...Guideline function 34 ªH Help mode 22 ªL LCD Monitor 16, 66 Limited Warranty 73 Low Light Mode 34 ªM MagicPix function 31 Manual Focus 36 Mode Dial 20 ªO Optical image stabilizer function 34 ªP Photoshot 28 Portrait Mode 34 ªQ Quick Start 17 ªR ...
...33 ªA AC Adaptor 12, 65 Aperture 37 ªB Backlight Compensation 30 Blank Search 27 Built-in LED Video Light 24 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 71 Card Playback 40 Charging the Battery 12 Condensation 63 Customer Services Directory 74 ªD Date/Time Setting 15 Digital Dubbing ...Guideline function 34 ªH Help mode 22 ªL LCD Monitor 16, 66 Limited Warranty 73 Low Light Mode 34 ªM MagicPix function 31 Manual Focus 36 Mode Dial 20 ªO Optical image stabilizer function 34 ªP Photoshot 28 Portrait Mode 34 ªQ Quick Start 17 ªR ...