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...OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Ò Camcorder is designed to persons. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION! Be sure to retain this manual as your family years of electric shock to record and play back in the literature ... RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET...
...OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your Ò Camcorder is designed to persons. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. CAUTION! Be sure to retain this manual as your family years of electric shock to record and play back in the literature ... RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. ≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET...
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...") on a single computer at Licensee's own expense. 7 LSQT1091 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Article 3 Restrictions on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any form without warranty of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers from or in any...
...") on a single computer at Licensee's own expense. 7 LSQT1091 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. Article 3 Restrictions on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any form without warranty of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers from or in any...
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... 21 How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.S.A. 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... Wide/4:3 function 37 Optical image stabilizer function 38 Guideline function 38 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 38 Recording in natural colors (White balance 39 Manual focus adjustment 40 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 41 8 LSQT1091
... 21 How to remove the Sensor tag (for U.S.A. 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... Wide/4:3 function 37 Optical image stabilizer function 38 Guideline function 38 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 38 Recording in natural colors (White balance 39 Manual focus adjustment 40 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 41 8 LSQT1091
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...is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. (4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -33-, -36-, -49- (5)(6) (7) (5) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -28-, -38-, -39-, -40-, -41- (6) Reset button [RESET] -71(7) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal [A/V] -44-, -47...8805;Use the supplied Multi cable only. 12 LSQT1091 Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00029 3) CGR-DU06 4) CR2025 N2QAEC000021 5) K2KZ9CB00001 VFF0304 K1HA05CD0010 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -152) Battery pack...
...is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. (4) Microphone (built-in, stereo) -33-, -36-, -49- (5)(6) (7) (5) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -28-, -38-, -39-, -40-, -41- (6) Reset button [RESET] -71(7) Audio-video/S-Video output terminal [A/V] -44-, -47...8805;Use the supplied Multi cable only. 12 LSQT1091 Parts identification and handling ª Camcorder 1) PV-DAC14D 2) K2GJ2DC00011 K2CA2CA00029 3) CGR-DU06 4) CR2025 N2QAEC000021 5) K2KZ9CB00001 VFF0304 K1HA05CD0010 1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -152) Battery pack...
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... Blank search -30- ≥1 is displayed while recording on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1 2 2 4/4 3 1 2 5/5 1 Iris or gain value -41- Each time the joystick is set to [MANUAL]) 4 2 1 Select by moving right. 5 Set by pushing the center. ª Joystick and screen...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 moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed...
... Blank search -30- ≥1 is displayed while recording on the screen.) 1) Tape recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]) 2 1 2 2 4/4 3 1 2 5/5 1 Iris or gain value -41- Each time the joystick is set to [MANUAL]) 4 2 1 Select by moving right. 5 Set by pushing the center. ª Joystick and screen...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 moved down, the indication changes. (In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback mode, the icons will be automatically displayed...
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...recording -37- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -33- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -34- 2/2 1 Tele macro -35- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 1 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. 1 2 Iris or gain value -41- 3/3 3 White balance -39- 1 Shutter ...previous picture -44- 1 Playback the next picture -44- ≥The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the desired...
...recording -37- 1/2 3 Backlight compensation -33- 1 Help mode -23- 2 Soft skin mode -34- 2/2 1 Tele macro -35- 5) Card recording mode ([AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [MANUAL]) 1 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon [ ]. 1 2 Iris or gain value -41- 3/3 3 White balance -39- 1 Shutter ...previous picture -44- 1 Playback the next picture -44- ≥The help mode explains the operation icons that are displayed when the [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO] in Tape/Card Recording Mode. 3 Move the joystick up, left or right to select the desired...
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... recorded in comparison with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. 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...Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >>...
... recorded in comparison with the lens cap attached, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. 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...Playback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode. ≥Playback of the LP mode, we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode. ≥It is not possible to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCED] >> [REC SPEED] >>...
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... EFFECT] >> [ON]. ª About the shutter chance mark ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. ≥You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape recording mode.... chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases. ≥When the zoom magnification is high. ≥When the Camcorder is shaken. ≥When the subject is moving. ≥When the subject stands in front of pictures recorded when [16:9] is released while...
... EFFECT] >> [ON]. ª About the shutter chance mark ≥The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. ≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. ≥You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCED] >> [PICT.QUALITY] in the tape recording mode.... chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases. ≥When the zoom magnification is high. ≥When the Camcorder is shaken. ≥When the subject is moving. ≥When the subject stands in front of pictures recorded when [16:9] is released while...
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Attach the Camcorder to a tripod and you can be smoothed. ≥If the brightness is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-40-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again....operate the mode dial. ≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ª To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [SOFT SKIN ...MODE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. ≥The ...
Attach the Camcorder to a tripod and you can be smoothed. ≥If the brightness is difficult to focus, adjust the focus manually. (-40-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again....operate the mode dial. ≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ª To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [SOFT SKIN ...MODE OFF] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. ≥The ...
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...Start recording. (fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Record mode Tele macro function By focusing only on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the recording start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Move the joystick down until icon ... [ ] icon again. ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the subject at a distance of the Camcorder. 35 LSQT1091 This Camcorder can be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is canceled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than...
...Start recording. (fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Record mode Tele macro function By focusing only on the screen of the Camcorder. 3 Press the recording start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears. Move the joystick down until icon ... [ ] icon again. ≥The [FADE OFF] indication appears on the subject at a distance of the Camcorder. 35 LSQT1091 This Camcorder can be achieved, adjust the focus manually. ≥In the following cases, the tele macro function is canceled. ≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than...
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... the digital zoom is used to estimate the balance of the image while recording. You can also be used ≥When the Camcorder is level while recording motion pictures. The function can check if the image is shaken greatly ≥When you 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] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [ON]. ª To Cancel the Guideline Function Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE ...
... the digital zoom is used to estimate the balance of the image while recording. You can also be used ≥When the Camcorder is level while recording motion pictures. The function can check if the image is shaken greatly ≥When you 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] >> [GUIDE LINES] >> [ON]. ª To Cancel the Guideline Function Set [ADVANCED] >> [GUIDE ...
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... may not be able to [AUTO]. ≥When the Camcorder is used indoors, the screen may change. ≥If you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick up to [AUTO]. Please turn ...the Camcorder on the scenes or lighting conditions. Surf & snow mode ≥If the...
... may not be able to [AUTO]. ≥When the Camcorder is used indoors, the screen may change. ≥If you can adjust the white balance manually. ≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL]. 2 Move the joystick up to [AUTO]. Please turn ...the Camcorder on the scenes or lighting conditions. Surf & snow mode ≥If the...
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... the subject and then focus on it may not be set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3CCD system functions that the white balance previously adjusted is adjusted again. Setting in... the manual adjustment mode ≥When the setting is completed, it will temporarily go black. (It is not...
... the subject and then focus on it may not be set in the manual adjustment mode ≥White balance may not function properly. ª About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3CCD system functions that the white balance previously adjusted is adjusted again. Setting in... the manual adjustment mode ≥When the setting is completed, it will temporarily go black. (It is not...
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...MNL 1/1000 2) MNL 1/60 F2.0 0dB 1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ª To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [CLOSE] darkens the image. Aperture Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. If this is not a malfunction. 41 LSQT1091 Value closer...gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the screen. ≥You may change or flicker. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback ...
...MNL 1/1000 2) MNL 1/60 F2.0 0dB 1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ª To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [CLOSE] darkens the image. Aperture Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. If this is not a malfunction. 41 LSQT1091 Value closer...gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. ≥Depending on the screen. ≥You may change or flicker. Manual shutter speed adjustment ≥Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback ...
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...[BASIC] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed the functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are . (The only exception is the combination of MSN Messenger and Windows ...≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Messenger], [MSN Messenger] or [Windows Live Messenger]. ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone. ≥To communicate with persons using Windows in yellow. ≥The...
...[BASIC] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed the functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000) are . (The only exception is the combination of MSN Messenger and Windows ...≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Messenger], [MSN Messenger] or [Windows Live Messenger]. ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone. ≥To communicate with persons using Windows in yellow. ≥The...
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.../XP) When you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. (MotionDV STUDIO only) About the PDF operating instructions for DV] >> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥Start Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO and select [...is displayed on [Driver Provider] in [Driver] tab. 1 Select [start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel] to start ] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO For details on [Finish]. ≥Sample data is displayed. 2 ...
.../XP) When you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card. (MotionDV STUDIO only) About the PDF operating instructions for DV] >> [Manual (PDF format)]. ≥Start Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO and select [...is displayed on [Driver Provider] in [Driver] tab. 1 Select [start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel] to start ] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [Quick Movie Magic 1.0E] or [MotionDV STUDIO 5.6E LE for Quick Movie Magic/MotionDV STUDIO For details on [Finish]. ≥Sample data is displayed. 2 ...
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... and then disconnect the USB cable. It may stop midway through. With a PC ≥When Camcorder power is turned to change modes. Please refer to the user manual of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable. 61 LSQT1091 Depending on the operating environment and other names, company names, ... trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation. ≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are deleted. ≥When the Camcorder is switched to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. ≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status indicator of the...
... and then disconnect the USB cable. It may stop midway through. With a PC ≥When Camcorder power is turned to change modes. Please refer to the user manual of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable. 61 LSQT1091 Depending on the operating environment and other names, company names, ... trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation. ≥Apple, Mac OS, iMovie/iMovie HD, FireWire are deleted. ≥When the Camcorder is switched to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. ≥Do not disconnect USB cable while the status indicator of the...
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...ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values and white balance settings (-39-), etc.) used during playback. ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was taken on the tape/card. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ ...recording pause 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording ≥When you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this unit), the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally. ª [AUDIO OUT...
...ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values and white balance settings (-39-), etc.) used during playback. ≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was taken on the tape/card. ≥You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ ...recording pause 2 Beeps ≥When you pause recording ≥When you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this unit), the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally. ª [AUDIO OUT...
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Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording ... : 1M : 2M : 3.1M : [640k360] Image size [1280k720] Image size [2048k1152] Image size [640k480] Image size [1280k960] Image size [1600k1200] Image size [2048k1512] Image size MF: Manual focus -40- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -32Backlight mode -33Optical image stabilizer -38Shutter speed -41F number -41Gain value...
Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications : Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording ... : 1M : 2M : 3.1M : [640k360] Image size [1280k720] Image size [2048k1152] Image size [640k480] Image size [1280k960] Image size [1600k1200] Image size [2048k1512] Image size MF: Manual focus -40- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -32Backlight mode -33Optical image stabilizer -38Shutter speed -41F number -41Gain value...
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...Check the connected printer. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE): You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [LOCK] 68 LSQT1091 NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no ink. Functions that does not support USB 2.0. Others CHANGE ... function is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the scene mode is used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder are attempting to the Camcorder. You are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to [AUTO]. CAN NOT USE USB: You are attempting to ...
...Check the connected printer. CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE): You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [LOCK] 68 LSQT1091 NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no ink. Functions that does not support USB 2.0. Others CHANGE ... function is used ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the scene mode is used simultaneously Some functions in the Camcorder are attempting to the Camcorder. You are connecting the USB cable with the USB cable connected to [AUTO]. CAN NOT USE USB: You are attempting to ...