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...risk of electric shock to record and play back in the literature accompanying the appliance. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that may be used. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE...CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. 2 LSQT1091 You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to fill in Camcorder with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ...
...risk of electric shock to record and play back in the literature accompanying the appliance. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that may be used. Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE...CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS. 2 LSQT1091 You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Be sure to fill in Camcorder with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous ...
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... THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... If any electrolyte should not be damaged by improper handling or storage. Information on the tape and inside . Button-type battery (Lithium battery) ≥Insert with poles aligned. ≥...Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with water. Your Camcorder and power supply should come into contact with your Camcorder. ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES...
... THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... If any electrolyte should not be damaged by improper handling or storage. Information on the tape and inside . Button-type battery (Lithium battery) ≥Insert with poles aligned. ≥...Do not touch the terminals (i and j) with water. Your Camcorder and power supply should come into contact with your Camcorder. ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES...
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only 14 The grip belt 14 Power supply 15 Charging time and recordable time 16 Turning the Camcorder 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 33 MagicPix...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 16 Setting date...
only 14 The grip belt 14 Power supply 15 Charging time and recordable time 16 Turning the Camcorder 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 33 MagicPix...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 16 Setting date...
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...the printing data on a card (DPOF setting 46 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card 47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 47 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 48 Audio dubbing 49 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ....... 50 Printing... 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 Customers...
...the printing data on a card (DPOF setting 46 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card 47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing 47 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 48 Audio dubbing 49 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable ....... 50 Printing... 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 Customers...
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... 1/; Plays back the next picture. E: D: 1/∫: Plays back the previous picture. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 1 Operate with joystick. 2 Press the recording start /pause 11...
... 1/; Plays back the next picture. E: D: 1/∫: Plays back the previous picture. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on a tape ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. ª Playing back tape ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Press the recording start/stop button to start recording. 1 Operate with joystick. 2 Press the recording start /pause 11...
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... to record yourself, etc. ≥When you use this . Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on . ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is higher or lower than this... Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting. ≥The batteries heat up . Please turn the Camcorder on after...
... to record yourself, etc. ≥When you use this . Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on . ≥In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode, if the [OFF/ON] switch is set to [ON] while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is higher or lower than this... Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up with the [POWER LCD] setting. ≥The batteries heat up . Please turn the Camcorder on after...
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... shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will appear. Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to charge the battery. Use the steps below ... power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to use the Camcorder again.
... shows the incorrect date/time, then adjust it. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES]. (-24-) OFF ON ≥The power will appear. Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to charge the battery. Use the steps below ... power on and off with the LCD monitor/viewfinder When the power switch is set to [ON], the power can be turned on and off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape. 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to use the Camcorder again.
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... green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥The Camcorder will not go off and the Camcorder will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after it was before quick start standby mode unless the LCD monitor is closed . A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode...battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode. ≥When the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode. ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on ....
... green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode. ≥The Camcorder will not go off and the Camcorder will resume recording/pause mode about 1.7 seconds after it was before quick start standby mode unless the LCD monitor is closed . A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode...battery power is still being consumed, even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode. ≥When the card is removed while using the battery in Card Recording Mode. ≥When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on ....
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... be formed on the card may malfunction or the data recorded on the heads or the cassette tape. (-72-) ª When the cassette holder does not come out. 3 After the cassette holder...(slide in an upright position. (-74-) ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not get anything, ... [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may be housed ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥Check if the...
... be formed on the card may malfunction or the data recorded on the heads or the cassette tape. (-72-) ª When the cassette holder does not come out. 3 After the cassette holder...(slide in an upright position. (-74-) ≥If the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and/or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit, do not get anything, ... [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. ≥If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may be housed ≥Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. ≥Check if the...
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... images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on your desired mode to read the operating instructions for a Camcorder, personal computer or...that device.) ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card ≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on another Camcorder or any personal computer. Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as it goes....
... images on a tape.) : TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape. : CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card. : CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on your desired mode to read the operating instructions for a Camcorder, personal computer or...that device.) ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card ≥The SD Card has a write protection switch on another Camcorder or any personal computer. Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as it goes....
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...moved down . 3 Select by moving left or right to select an item or file and then push in the center to set it. 1 3 5 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4 2 1 Select by moving up , down, left . 4 Select by moving right. 5... mode or the Card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 3) Tape playback mode 1 2 Fade -35- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -33- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -34- 2/3 1 Tele macro -35- 3 MagicPix -34- 2 ...
...moved down . 3 Select by moving left or right to select an item or file and then push in the center to set it. 1 3 5 2) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 4 2 1 Select by moving up , down, left . 4 Select by moving right. 5... mode or the Card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [FOCUS]). 3) Tape playback mode 1 2 Fade -35- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -33- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -34- 2/3 1 Tele macro -35- 3 MagicPix -34- 2 ...
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... help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is not possible to record or set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the desired icon. ≥An explanation of the function. ≥Set to... Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to [AUTO]) Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. &#...
... help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is not possible to record or set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the desired icon. ≥An explanation of the function. ≥Set to... Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to [AUTO]) Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen. &#...
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... the joystick right or press it to be set the selection. ª About the menu setting ≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu. ª To exit the menu... item to set . Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to select the sub-menu. 24 LSQT1091 Also, you cannot record on a tape or a card.
... the joystick right or press it to be set the selection. ª About the menu setting ≥The menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed. 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu. ª To exit the menu... item to set . Using the menu screen For each individual menu, please refer to select the sub-menu. 24 LSQT1091 Also, you cannot record on a tape or a card.
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...LCD monitor is adjusted to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorder positioning 1) 2) ≥Adjusting LCD...backlit, it will not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the... is selected, the recording time will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto...
...LCD monitor is adjusted to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] or [LP]. Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly. ª Basic Camcorder positioning 1) 2) ≥Adjusting LCD...backlit, it will not be disabled. ≥Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the... is selected, the recording time will be disabled. ≥We recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to dub audio onto...
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...compatible with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not turn the Camcorder on after you press the recording start /stop button again to pause recording. ; ≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -16-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-30-) to verify that... is inserted. Record mode Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-14-) (When the Camcorder is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To make this indication will be automatically set . &#...
...compatible with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not turn the Camcorder on after you press the recording start /stop button again to pause recording. ; ≥For the recording time on a tape, refer to -16-. ≥Carry out a recording check (-30-) to verify that... is inserted. Record mode Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap. (-14-) (When the Camcorder is set to [16:9] for recording images compatible with a wide-screen TV. To make this indication will be automatically set . &#...
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...pause. When you must use the card recording mode. ≥When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment ≥When in Tape Recording Mode 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select the desired picture size. Recording ...pictures to be recorded. (-32-) ≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, you start /stop at the end of the tape. ≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. Record mode ≥When connected with your hands ...
...pause. When you must use the card recording mode. ≥When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment ≥When in Tape Recording Mode 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select the desired picture size. Recording ...pictures to be recorded. (-32-) ≥In order to record higher quality still pictures, you start /stop at the end of the tape. ≥The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. Record mode ≥When connected with your hands ...
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... away from the lens. ≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be focused easily. ≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on tape. ª Concerning the focusing area ≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in up recording (zoom in on ...a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 m (3.3 feet) or further from the Camcorder. ≥When the zoom speed...
... away from the lens. ≥Be aware that a mechanical sound may be focused easily. ≥When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on tape. ª Concerning the focusing area ≥When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in up recording (zoom in on ...a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 m (3.3 feet) or further from the Camcorder. ≥When the zoom speed...
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...rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be activated. You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from 25k to 700k. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k]. 50t W T ...capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to normal recording Select the [ ]...
...rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be activated. You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from 25k to 700k. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCED] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k]. 50t W T ...capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from being darkened. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to normal recording Select the [ ]...
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...icon 1 appears. 2 Move 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. (-40-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The ...8805;The MagicPix function is seen as if frames were missed. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to be clear. 34 LSQT1091 For this reason, bright dots that dark scenes (a minimum of the Camcorder. ≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar ...
...icon 1 appears. 2 Move 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. (-40-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The ...8805;The MagicPix function is seen as if frames were missed. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to be clear. 34 LSQT1091 For this reason, bright dots that dark scenes (a minimum of the Camcorder. ≥If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar ...
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...image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ª To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 35 LSQT1091 Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon [ ]. 1 1 B ≥The [TELE MACRO...on the subject and blurring the background, the image can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inches). ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to 10k. ª To cancel the tele macro function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [TELE...
...image/audio completely disappears, recording stops. ª To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. 35 LSQT1091 Move the joystick down until icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon [ ]. 1 1 B ≥The [TELE MACRO...on the subject and blurring the background, the image can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 50 cm (20 inches). ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick to 10k. ª To cancel the tele macro function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [TELE...
