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...fill in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. CAUTION! Please take time to persons. Model No. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE... VENTILATION VENTS. 2 LSQT1284 You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Your Ò Camcorder is designed to record and play back in the information on the underside...
...fill in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is intended to alert the user to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source. CAUTION! Please take time to persons. Model No. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE... VENTILATION VENTS. 2 LSQT1284 You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Things You Should Know Thank you and your family years of enjoyment. Your Ò Camcorder is designed to record and play back in the information on the underside...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... be used simultaneously 43 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 44 Cautions for Use 46 Explanation of terms 49 Specifications 50 Camcorder Accessory System 51 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 52 Request for U.S.A. only 11 The grip belt 12 Using the lens cover 12 ...function 30 Auto slow shutter mode 31 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 32 Recording in natural colors (White balance 33 Manual focus adjustment 33 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 34 Playback mode Playing back tape 35 Frame-by-frame playback 36 Playback on TV 36 ...
... be used simultaneously 43 Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions 44 Cautions for Use 46 Explanation of terms 49 Specifications 50 Camcorder Accessory System 51 Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 52 Request for U.S.A. only 11 The grip belt 12 Using the lens cover 12 ...function 30 Auto slow shutter mode 31 Recording in various situations (Scene mode 32 Recording in natural colors (White balance 33 Manual focus adjustment 33 Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment ... 34 Playback mode Playing back tape 35 Frame-by-frame playback 36 Playback on TV 36 ...
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..., this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (20) LCD monitor open part -16(21) Speaker -35(22) Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -23-, -32-, -33-, -34(23) Reset button [RESET] -43-, -45(24) Light Button [LIGHT] -22(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -37...-, -38- (32) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) How to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on...
..., this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture. (20) LCD monitor open part -16(21) Speaker -35(22) Mode select buttons [AUTO]/ [MANUAL AF/MF] -23-, -32-, -33-, -34(23) Reset button [RESET] -43-, -45(24) Light Button [LIGHT] -22(25) DV input/output terminal [DV] -37...-, -38- (32) (32) Tripod receptacle This is a hole for attaching the Camcorder to optional tripod. (Please carefully read the operating instructions for how to attach the tripod to the Camcorder.) How to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... adjustment -33- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [MANUAL AF/ MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode. 3) Tape playback mode 2 Fade -29- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -27- 1 Help mode -20- 2 Soft skin mode -28- 2/3 3 MagicPix -28- 2 Recording ... left , or right to select an item, and then push in the center to set it. 2) Tape recording mode (When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.) 1 5 3 4 2 2 1 Select by moving up , down, left . 4 Select by moving right. 2 5 Determine by ...
... adjustment -33- ≥1 is displayed while recording on a tape. ≥2 is displayed only when the [MANUAL AF/ MF] button is pressed again to set to manual focus mode. 3) Tape playback mode 2 Fade -29- 1/3 3 Backlight compensation -27- 1 Help mode -20- 2 Soft skin mode -28- 2/3 3 MagicPix -28- 2 Recording ... left , or right to select an item, and then push in the center to set it. 2) Tape recording mode (When the [MANUAL AF/MF] button is pressed to set to manual mode.) 1 5 3 4 2 2 1 Select by moving up , down, left . 4 Select by moving right. 2 5 Determine by ...
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...other digital video equipment recorded 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 so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 2) MANUAL AF/MF 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Put...
...other digital video equipment recorded 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 so, manually adjust the white balance and focus. 2) MANUAL AF/MF 4) 3) 5) 1) Hold the Camcorder with both hands. 2) Put...
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... 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. (-33-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears... on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ª To cancel the ...
... 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. (-33-) ª To cancel the MagicPix function Select the [ ] icon again. ≥The [MAGICPIX OFF] indication appears... on the screen of the Camcorder. ≥The [SOFT SKIN MODE ON] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. ª To cancel the ...
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... slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000. (-34-) ª To cancel the slow shutter mode Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [OFF]. ≥If... [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.) ≥This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥If the scene is low in brightness or ...
... slow shutter mode is selected, the shutter speed is adjusted between 1/30 and 1/250 depending on the surrounding brightness. ≥When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/30 and 1/8000. (-34-) ª To cancel the slow shutter mode Set [ADVANCED] >> [AUTO SLW SHTR] >> [OFF]. ≥If... [AUTO SLW SHTR] is set to [OFF], then the shutter speed will be set between 1/60 and 1/250. (When adjusting the shutter speed manually, it can be adjusted between 1/60 and 1/8000.) ≥This function's default setting is [ON]. ≥If the scene is low in brightness or ...
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Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal...mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. Spotlight mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may... become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened. Low light mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to [OFF]. MANUAL AF/MF 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports mode...
Sports mode ≥This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for the playback pause of recorded pictures. ≥During normal...mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button. Spotlight mode ≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may... become washed out and the periphery extremely darkened. Low light mode ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to [OFF]. MANUAL AF/MF 2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the desired mode. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 1) [5] Sports mode...
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...screen, move the joystick up to the conditions, then use the auto white balance mode. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is stored. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥When the Camcorder is turned on after opening the lens cover. ≥When setting both the white balance ... balance icon [ ]. 3 Move the joystick left or right until the white balance is adjusted again. Setting in Step 3. Please turn the Camcorder on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. This setting is completed, it may not function properly....
...screen, move the joystick up to the conditions, then use the auto white balance mode. Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is stored. Or, press the [AUTO] button. ≥When the Camcorder is turned on after opening the lens cover. ≥When setting both the white balance ... balance icon [ ]. 3 Move the joystick left or right until the white balance is adjusted again. Setting in Step 3. Please turn the Camcorder on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. This setting is completed, it may not function properly....
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...170; Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to the automatic adjustment Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button. If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode...1) MNL 1/1000 2) MNL 1/60 F2.0 0dB 1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ª To restore to automatic adjustment Press the [AUTO] button. Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it . ª To restore to [CLOSE] darkens the image. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is set to...
...170; Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0, OPEN (Opened: F1.8) 0dB, ..., 18dB Value closer to the automatic adjustment Press the [MANUAL AF/MF] button again or press the [AUTO] button. If [AUTO SLW SHTR] is too bright or too dark. ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode...1) MNL 1/1000 2) MNL 1/60 F2.0 0dB 1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value ª To restore to automatic adjustment Press the [AUTO] button. Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment Shutter Speed Adjust it . ª To restore to [CLOSE] darkens the image. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is set to...
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...165;: Recording -24- ; (Green): Recording pause -24- ; (Green flash): Standby mode ; (Red): Fade out : Recording check -25- 16:9 : Wide -30- MF: Manual focus -33- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -26Backlight mode -27Optical Image Stabilizer -30Shutter...[SAVE] position. Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. AUTO : Automatic mode...
...165;: Recording -24- ; (Green): Recording pause -24- ; (Green flash): Standby mode ; (Red): Fade out : Recording check -25- 16:9 : Wide -30- MF: Manual focus -33- 5k: Zoom magnification indication : : 1/500: F2.4: 6dB: : : : : : : : ZOOM : 5: : : -26Backlight mode -27Optical Image Stabilizer -30Shutter...[SAVE] position. Warning/alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the Camcorder. Confirmatory indications Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in battery is inserted. AUTO : Automatic mode...
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...been recorded with a different TV system. This may solve the problem. This cassette is open. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the Camcorder is set to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in LED ... functions ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Camcorder is used simultaneously Some functions in the equipment has been detected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are disabled or cannot be selected due to...
...been recorded with a different TV system. This may solve the problem. This cassette is open. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the Camcorder is set to [AUTO] ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the built-in LED ... functions ≥When the MagicPix function is used ≥When the iris/gain is set ≥While recording to a tape ≥When the Camcorder is used simultaneously Some functions in the equipment has been detected. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are disabled or cannot be selected due to...
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...the battery low? The battery is open ? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-46-) • Is the cassette cover open , the Camcorder may not operate normally. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-46-) Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is turned off the ...occur inside it with the AC adaptor. (-12-) • Are you set to the Camcorder and the cassette is fully charged, depending on . • Is the battery fully charged? When in use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-33-) Indications 1: A sentence is set [DEMO ...
...the battery low? The battery is open ? Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-46-) • Is the cassette cover open , the Camcorder may not operate normally. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-46-) Recording 1: Recording does not start although power is turned off the ...occur inside it with the AC adaptor. (-12-) • Are you set to the Camcorder and the cassette is fully charged, depending on . • Is the battery fully charged? When in use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus. (-33-) Indications 1: A sentence is set [DEMO ...
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...at the center of an image, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject ≥As the focus lens-inside the Camcorder to the Camcorder and the other colors. Since white is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects ≥The recording ... condition, and selects the closest hue setting. Due to bring the subject into focus. ≥Focuses on the screen center only. Recording a subject in the manual focus mode. This is the white color under the other light sources. 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 3 000K 8) 2 ...
...at the center of an image, it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject ≥As the focus lens-inside the Camcorder to the Camcorder and the other colors. Since white is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects ≥The recording ... condition, and selects the closest hue setting. Due to bring the subject into focus. ≥Focuses on the screen center only. Recording a subject in the manual focus mode. This is the white color under the other light sources. 10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K 5 000K 1) 4 000K 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 3 000K 8) 2 ...
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...13, 48 Aperture 34 Auto slow shutter 31 ªB Backlight Compensation 27 Blank Search 25 Built-in LED Video Light 22 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 52 Charging the Battery 12 Condensation 46 Customer Services Directory 55 ªD Date/Time Setting 15 Digital Dubbing 38 Digital Zoom...mode 20 ªL LCD Monitor 16, 48 Limited Warranty (Canada 56 Limited Warranty (USA 54 Low Light Mode 32 ªM MagicPix function 28 Manual Focus 33 Mode Dial 14 ªO Optical image stabilizer function 30 ªP Photoshot 26 Portrait Mode 32 ªQ Quick Start 17 ªR ...
...13, 48 Aperture 34 Auto slow shutter 31 ªB Backlight Compensation 27 Blank Search 25 Built-in LED Video Light 22 ªC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 52 Charging the Battery 12 Condensation 46 Customer Services Directory 55 ªD Date/Time Setting 15 Digital Dubbing 38 Digital Zoom...mode 20 ªL LCD Monitor 16, 48 Limited Warranty (Canada 56 Limited Warranty (USA 54 Low Light Mode 32 ªM MagicPix function 28 Manual Focus 33 Mode Dial 14 ªO Optical image stabilizer function 30 ªP Photoshot 26 Portrait Mode 32 ªQ Quick Start 17 ªR ...