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... using Quick Guide 10 Accessories 12 Parts identification and handling 12 Attaching the lens cap 14 How to use the joystick 22 Help mode 23 Switching the language 24 Using the menu screen 24 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 25 Using the remote control 26 Record mode Check before recording 28 Recording on a tape 29 Recording check 30 Blank search function 30 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 30 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot 31 Zoom in/out function 32 Recording yourself 33 Backlight compensation function...
... using Quick Guide 10 Accessories 12 Parts identification and handling 12 Attaching the lens cap 14 How to use the joystick 22 Help mode 23 Switching the language 24 Using the menu screen 24 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder 25 Using the remote control 26 Record mode Check before recording 28 Recording on a tape 29 Recording check 30 Blank search function 30 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 30 Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot 31 Zoom in/out function 32 Recording yourself 33 Backlight compensation function...
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... charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: ≥When you use this . Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on. ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode...
... charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations. The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: ≥When you use this . Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap. ª How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [ON]. 1 OFF ON ≥The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on. ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode...
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... the battery will be set the date and time. OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will appear. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to use the Camcorder again. Select [YES] and set . Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME...
... the battery will be set the date and time. OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will appear. If the screen shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to use the Camcorder again. Select [YES] and set . Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time after charging, [SET DATE AND TIME...
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...;The Status indicator lights red and the Camcorder is put into quick start is canceled and the power turns off and the Camcorder will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥While using the battery A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is still set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON]. (-24-) 2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is set the [OFF/ON...
...;The Status indicator lights red and the Camcorder is put into quick start is canceled and the power turns off and the Camcorder will reduce the battery recording/playback time. ≥This is only activated in the following cases. ≥While using the battery A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is still set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [QUICK START] >> [ON]. (-24-) 2 While the [OFF/ON] switch is set the [OFF/ON...
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... the power or operate the mode dial. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are recorded with wide-screen TVs. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left and right of the picture. ≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback ≥When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP...
... the power or operate the mode dial. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 4:3 Function Images are recorded with wide-screen TVs. Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left and right of the picture. ≥Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback ≥When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen, change the setting established by Tape/Card playback mode [SETUP...
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...;Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture. ≥During normal playback, image movement may change . ≥If you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the screen. ≥You may see vertical lines of light...
...;Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture. ≥During normal playback, image movement may change . ≥If you cannot adjust the gain value. ≥If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the screen. ≥You may see vertical lines of light...
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... audio from this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card Playback Mode). 3 Select the input channel on the TV. ≥If the images are played back, do not operate the mode dial. ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the card. ≥Depending on the picture size, it to start /pause ≥The power will not turn off before connecting it may take time to display the file...
... audio from this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode (or Card Playback Mode). 3 Select the input channel on the TV. ≥If the images are played back, do not operate the mode dial. ≥When the access lamp is lit, do not remove the card. ≥Depending on the picture size, it to start /pause ≥The power will not turn off before connecting it may take time to display the file...
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... set to [ST2]. Panasonic DVC are erased after you to capture and edit video clips using products and software from video editing software companies allows you determine the paper size. (Step 6) ≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, date printing is no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video - Editing software package. ≥Personal computer must be transferred directly to your PC (personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable (optional) using...
... set to [ST2]. Panasonic DVC are erased after you to capture and edit video clips using products and software from video editing software companies allows you determine the paper size. (Step 6) ≥When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, date printing is no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card/Video - Editing software package. ≥Personal computer must be transferred directly to your PC (personal computer) via a DV Interface Cable (optional) using...
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... to 9 prints. 5 Select the setting for date printing. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is set to [16:9].) When using a printer with a trimming or borderless function, 51 LSQT1091 These operations disable proper printing. ≥Disconnecting the USB cable ≥Removing the card ≥Switching the mode dial ≥Turning off the power ≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of print, etc.
... to 9 prints. 5 Select the setting for date printing. ≥If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting is set to [16:9].) When using a printer with a trimming or borderless function, 51 LSQT1091 These operations disable proper printing. ≥Disconnecting the USB cable ≥Removing the card ≥Switching the mode dial ≥Turning off the power ≥Check the settings for the paper size, quality of print, etc.
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... USB Driver °5, 7 Not available 1) Copying files in the card onto the personal computer ≥PC connection mode 2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 3) Recording pictures on the personal computer to the tape ≥Tape playback mode 4) Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 1 No software (The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.) 2 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with a FireWire (DV) cable...
... USB Driver °5, 7 Not available 1) Copying files in the card onto the personal computer ≥PC connection mode 2) Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 3) Recording pictures on the personal computer to the tape ≥Tape playback mode 4) Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera ≥Tape recording mode ≥Tape playback mode 1 No software (The Camcorder is used as a removable disc.) 2 Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO (Connect with the DV cable (optional).) iMovie 4/iMovie HD (Connect with a FireWire (DV) cable...
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... message is protected by a copy guard. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is only displayed at the first operation of horizontal and vertical pixels may solve the problem. 67 LSQT1091 Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. Others ≥For images not recorded with a different TV system. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in LP mode. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has...
... message is protected by a copy guard. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is only displayed at the first operation of horizontal and vertical pixels may solve the problem. 67 LSQT1091 Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. Others ≥For images not recorded with a different TV system. PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in LP mode. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has...
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... Camcorder. Functions that does not support USB 2.0. The table below shows examples of white balance ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥Variable-speed search ≥Deleting files ≥Formatting Conditions which disable the functions ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥While recording to a tape ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO...
... Camcorder. Functions that does not support USB 2.0. The table below shows examples of white balance ≥Adjusting the shutter speed, iris/gain ≥Variable-speed search ≥Deleting files ≥Formatting Conditions which disable the functions ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥While recording to a tape ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Card Recording mode is used ≥When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO...
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... video input on the cassette open (set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on images during frame-by using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-76-) If so, use the manual focus mode to 3 minutes shorter than the tape running condition, warning and date indications disappear. The playback images are reproduced at a later time. If the heads...
... video input on the cassette open (set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other operation. Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on images during frame-by using the head cleaner for digital video (optional). (-72-) • If the terminal for which the auto focus does not operate correctly. (-76-) If so, use the manual focus mode to 3 minutes shorter than the tape running condition, warning and date indications disappear. The playback images are reproduced at a later time. If the heads...
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... the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you press the menu button or the recording start/stop button? Remove the cassette or the card for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic 1.0E". • If a tape is displayed. • An irregularity in the WEB camera mode. • Is the setting for the remote control correct? • Did you inserted. (-21-, -62-) Refer to the operating instructions of the device...
... the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. • Have you press the menu button or the recording start/stop button? Remove the cassette or the card for DV" or "Quick Movie Magic 1.0E". • If a tape is displayed. • An irregularity in the WEB camera mode. • Is the setting for the remote control correct? • Did you inserted. (-21-, -62-) Refer to the operating instructions of the device...
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... install the USB Driver, go to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads 2 Click the software to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 - With a PC With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on -screen instructions. • Click [Next] and proceed with installation. • After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 8 After the USB Driver is not required to be downloaded. Installing the USB Driver (For Windows...
... install the USB Driver, go to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads 2 Click the software to http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads For Macintosh OS: Mac OS X v 10.1 - With a PC With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC An image stored on -screen instructions. • Click [Next] and proceed with installation. • After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 8 After the USB Driver is not required to be downloaded. Installing the USB Driver (For Windows...
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... a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Depending on the operating environment and other equipment or vice versa. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are supported as well. • In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorder's operation may stop midway through. Please refer to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by setting the user...
... a USB Cable, open the [Device Manager]. Depending on the operating environment and other equipment or vice versa. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are supported as well. • In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorder's operation may stop midway through. Please refer to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by setting the user...
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... following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recognized To Display Date/Time Indication This switches between date and time indications. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this is inserted. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to prevent the battery from running down. You are attempting Digital Dubbing on the tape. To Change the Display Mode Set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or...
... following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recognized To Display Date/Time Indication This switches between date and time indications. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this is inserted. In the standby mode, [ ] blinks and it takes time more than usual to prevent the battery from running down. You are attempting Digital Dubbing on the tape. To Change the Display Mode Set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [ON] or...
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... set to [SAVE] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded after you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times • When a cassette with the USB Cable connected to erase protected files. NO DATA: There are issued as a cable, caught in [ SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are no recorded files on a Tape/Card with its erasure prevention tab set , the Camcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to...
... set to [SAVE] is set to [ON], the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded after you pause recording 2 Beeps 4 times • When a cassette with the USB Cable connected to erase protected files. NO DATA: There are issued as a cable, caught in [ SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are no recorded files on a Tape/Card with its erasure prevention tab set , the Camcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to...
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...; If you set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than cassette removal can be performed. • Has condensation occurred? If the cover is open ? Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? Indications A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in use discharged? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card, the demonstration starts. Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal...
...; If you set [ SETUP] >> [ DISPLAY] >> [OFF], indications other than cassette removal can be performed. • Has condensation occurred? If the cover is open ? Auto focus function does not work. • Is manual focus mode selected? Indications A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in use discharged? In the Tape Recording mode, if you set [ DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette or a card, the demonstration starts. Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback. • Horizontal...
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... the [MENU] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button? QUALITY] >> [ (Normal)]? During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is damaged. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from . Remove the cassette or the card for the AV cable is disconnected, an error message will be deleted. • Is the file locked? Remove the cassette or the card for the connection. The Camcorder will appear...
... the [MENU] Button or the Recording Start/Stop Button? QUALITY] >> [ (Normal)]? During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is damaged. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from . Remove the cassette or the card for the AV cable is disconnected, an error message will be deleted. • Is the file locked? Remove the cassette or the card for the connection. The Camcorder will appear...