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Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensees reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software. Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS-IS without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensees use of the Software. Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary. Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensees own expense.

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Contents

Before using

Quick Guide... Accessories... Parts identification and handling.. The one-touch free-style grip belt. Using the LCD monitor.. Using the viewfinder.. Power supply.. Charging time and recordable time. Inserting/removing a cassette. Inserting/removing a card.. Using the lens cover.. Turning the Camcorder on.. Selecting a mode.. How to use the joystick.. Switching the language.. Using the menu screen.. Setting date and time.. Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder. Using the remote control.. Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic... 24 26

Record mode

Check before recording.. Recording on a tape.. Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape.. Check the recording.. Blank search function. Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot).. Zoom in/out function.. Recording yourself.. Quick start... Backlight compensation function. MagicPix functions.. Soft skin mode.. Tele-macro function.. Fade in/fade out function. Wind noise reduction function.. Using the built-in flash.. Self-timer recording.. Recording images for wide-screen TVs. Image stabilizer function.. RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot.. Recording in various situations (Scene mode).. Recording in natural colors (White balance).. Manual focus adjustment.. Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment.. 40 40

(6) (7) (8)

Built-in flash -35Recording lamp -63Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34Grip belt (One-touch free style grip belt) -14Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. White balance sensor -39Remote control sensor -25Lock button -14Lock cover -14(12) (9) (10) (11)

REMOTE/MIC

(9) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -47-
Use the supplied AV cable or headphones only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. Headphone terminal [] (10) Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic [REMOTE] -26Microphone terminal [MIC] A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. When the Camcorder is connected with AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In that case, please switch to battery for power supply and noise will stop. (11) USB terminal [ ] -50(12) Speaker -42-

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(16) (17) (13) (14) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (27) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -23Power LCD lamp -23(28) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -27-, -38-, -40(29) Card access lamp -19(30) DV terminal [DV] -48(31) Card slot cover -18(32) Card slot -18(34) (23)

S-VIDEO

(35) (36)
(13) Viewfinder -16-, -75(33)

(37) (38)

Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

(14) (15) (16) (17) (18)

(19) (20) (21) (22) (23)
Battery holder Battery release lever [BATT] -17Power switch [OFF/ON] -19Power lamp -19Quick start recording button [QUICK START] -32Quick start recording lamp -32Menu button [MENU] -22Joystick -20Mode dial -20Recording start/stop button -28S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -44(26) (27) (24) (25)

(33) (34) (35) (36) (37)

Cassette holder -17Lens shutter open/close ring -19Cassette eject lever [OPEN/EJECT] -17Cassette cover -17Zoom lever [W/T] -31Volume lever [s /VOLr] -42(38) Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] -28-

recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
the desired picture size. [1760]: 1760k1320 [1280]: 1280k960 [640]: 640k480

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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
About the variable speed zoom

function

1tW T 5tW T 10tW T
When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from the Camcorder. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 1.6 inches (4 cm) distant from the lens. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25k to 700k. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k].

25tW T

When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 1k to 10k in 2.1 second at the maximum. The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever. For the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic, the zoom speed changes in 2 stages. The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control.

Recording yourself

You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor. You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while showing them the image. The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as that recording.) 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
[OFF]: Optical zoom only (Up to 10k) [25k]: Up to 25k [700k]: Up to 700k The larger the digital zoom magnification, the more the image quality is degraded. When the Card Recording mode is used, the digital zoom function cannot be used.

When the LCD monitor is opened, the viewfinder will be automatically turned off. If the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side though, then the viewfinder will be activated. When the LCD monitor is rotated towards the lens side, the icon will not be displayed even if you push the center of the joystick.

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Quick start
This Camcorder will be put into standby in approx. 1.7 seconds after the power is turned on. This is only activated in the following cases. A tape or a card is inserted, while the Tape Recording Mode is set. A card is inserted, while the Card Recording Mode is set. 1 Press the [QUICK START] button.
Since about half the power of normal recording is used in quick start standby, using quick start reduces the time during which pictures can be recorded.
Backlight compensation function
This protects a backlit subject from being darkened. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick right to select the backlight compensation icon [ ].

QUICK START

The quick start recording lamp lights up. (Press the button again to cancel it.) 2 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
The image on the screen will become brighter.
To return to normal recording Select the [ ] icon again. If you operate the [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial, the backlight compensation is canceled.
The quick start is now ready. 3 Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [ON]. This Camcorder will be put into a recording pause in approx. 1.7 seconds after it is turned on. To cancel the quick start when the

power is [OFF]

Press and hold the [QUICK START] button for approx. 2 seconds. The lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off. If the standby continues for approx. 30 minutes, then the lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off. When you rotate the mode dial or remove the battery, the quick start recording lamp is turned off and the quick start mode is canceled. If the Camcorder is turned on and the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set though, the lamp turns on and the quick start mode is restored. When the Camcorder is quick-started with the white balance on automatic, it may take some time until the white balance is adjusted if the scene being recorded has a light source different from the scene last recorded. (When the MagicPix function is used, however, the white balance of the scene last recorded is retained.) The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the quick start standby mode and when the recording starts.

Fade in/fade out function
Fade in The image and audio gradually appear. Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon [ ].
Wind noise reduction function
This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].
To cancel the wind noise reduction
Set [BASIC] >> [WIND CUT] >> [OFF]. Reduces the wind noise depending on the wind strength. (If this function is activated in strong winds, the stereo effect may be reduced. When the wind weakens, the stereo effect will be restored.)
3 Press the recording start/stop button.
Start recording. (fade in) When you start recording, the image/audio disappears completely and the image/audio gradually appears.
Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again. To select the color for fade in/out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected. 1 Set [SETUP] >> [FADE COLOR] >> [WHITE] or [BLACK]. While the fade in/fade out function is selected, it takes several seconds to display the image when you start recording images. Besides, it also takes several seconds to pause recording.

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Using the built-in flash
Use the built-in flash in order to record still pictures in dark places. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [] or [A]. If [A] is selected, then the flash will automatically flash as necessary. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
When the flash is not used Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ]. To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> select the desired brightness level. [j]: If the brightness is too high ([j] or [Aj] indication will appear.) [d0]: In normal recording (the [] or [A] indication will appear.) [i]: If the brightness is insufficient ([i] or [Ai] indication will appear.) Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].

Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
Recording images for wide-screen TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON]. Cinema Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

CINEMA

After the recording lamp and the [ ] indication flashes for approx. 10 seconds, recording will start. After recording, the self-timer will be canceled. You cannot press the [PHOTO SHOT] button half way. Focusing will be carried out with reference to the focusing frame. To stop the timer midway through Press the [MENU] button. By operating the [OFF/ON] switch or mode dial, the self-timer standby mode is canceled. If the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording is set, the maximum recordable pictures are recorded.
To cancel the Wide/Cinema function Wide Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [OFF]. Cinema Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF]. When the Wide Function is activated, the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally. Images played back vary depending on the TV connected. Please refer to the operating instructions for your TV. This function does not widen the recording range. When images are played back on a TV screen, the date/time indication may be erased in some cases. Depending on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. When a cinema picture is imported onto a personal computer, the imported picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the software in used. If you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, we do not recommend using the wide mode. (Images are vertically stretched.) If the wide function is set when the Image stabilizer function is used, the image stabilizer function will be canceled.

pictures

The Camcorder is compliant with the unified standard DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). The file format supported by this Camcorder is JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back.) If a non-standard file is played back, the folder/ file name may not be displayed. The Camcorder may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another product and another product may degrade or not play back data recorded with the Camcorder.
select [ALL FILES] and then press it.
3 When the confirming message appears,
select [YES] and press the joystick. In case of [ALL FILES], the deletion may take time if there are many files on the card. When CARD FULL is shown during recording, switch to the Picture Playback Mode and then delete unnecessary files. If there are no files to delete, insert a new card. If files conforming to DCF standard are deleted, all the data related to the files will be deleted. Deleting still picture files recorded on
a card by other equipment
A still picture file (other than JPEG) that cannot be played back on the Camcorder may be erased. Note: To delete multiple files on the SD Card (selected files) connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature.

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Formatting a card
Please be aware that if a card is formatted, then all the data recorded on the card will be erased. Store important data on a personal computer, etc. Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES]. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the joystick in order to format the card.
Writing the printing data on a card (DPOF setting)
You can write the data of pictures to be printed, number of copies, and other information (DPOF data) onto the card. Set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [DPOF SET] >> [SET]. 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set, and then press it.
In order to stop formatting, select [NO]. Normally, it is not necessary to format the card. If a message appears even though you insert and remove the card several times, format it. Cards formatted on other equipment such as personal computers cannot be used or recording takes longer than usual. We recommend formatting your card on this Camcorder.
The number of prints 1 to be set in DPOF is displayed. 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the number of prints and then press it. You can select from 0 to 999. (Some copies of the picture can be printed as you set the number of prints with the printer supporting DPOF.) 2 or more files can be set in succession. To complete the settings Press the [MENU] button. DPOF setting made on another Camcorder may not be recognised by this Camcorder. Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder. To set so that all pictures are not

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
(Recorder) You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing. 3 Start playback. (Player) 4 Start recording. (Recorder) Move the joystick up to select [/;] icon.
CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

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Audio dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. Before recording with audio dubbing Set to Tape Recording Mode. When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures. To play back the sound recorded with
2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
and press the [;] button on the remote control.

audio dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound. Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. [ST1]: It only plays back the original sound. [ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing. [MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing. To dub audio while listening to a
3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote
control to make audio dubbing ready.

pre-recorded sound

When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.

A.DUB ;

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

A.DUB
When the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used, start recording with the [TALK] button pressed. Talk into the microphone. 5 Press the [;] button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing.

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Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)

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With a PC Free hard disk space: 250 MB or more Communication Speed: 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface: USB 1.1 or more Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more Other requirements (to send/receive audio): Sound card Speaker or headphones Necessary software: Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP) To use the Camcorder as a Web camera, the following conditions must be met. Windows XP SP1 or later is needed. To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 or later, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) To upgrade Windows 2000 Professional to SP4, click [Start] >> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires Internet connection.) You have direct dial-up connection capability to the Internet (minimum requirement). Also, you and the other person(s) are on the same Network (LAN). Install Windows Messenger (Windows XP). If you have a version older than 5.0, download the latest version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page. http://www.microsoft.com/ (For download and installation instructions, please refer to Help on the Home Page.) If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the Windows update. If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router, proper communication will not be possible. Installing Video Stream Driver DirectX 9.0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed. When DirectX 9.0b is installed, applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run. In this case, consult the manufacturers of the disabled applications. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computers CD-ROM drive. Quit all applications. [Setup Menu] appears. 2 Click [Video Stream Driver]. The set up program starts running.
3 Depending on your system environment,
installation of DirectX 9.0b may be required. Click [Yes] and continue with installation. After DirectX 9.0b is installed, the computer will restart. Do not remove the CD-ROM. Installation may take a little while. 4 Finish installation by following the onscreen instructions. Click [Next] and proceed with installation. After completing the installation, Click [Finish]. 5 Click [OK]. Connecting the Camcorder to
personal computer (For Use as a Web Camera) 1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on

the provided CD-ROM.

2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode. 3 Set [ADVANCE] >> [USB FUNCTION] >>

[WEB CAM].

To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Messenger, set [BASIC] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> [WEB CAM] on Tape Playback Mode before connecting the Camcorder to your personal computer. When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the operation icon is different from the one in usual operation.

the Memory Card in a personal computer
When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as shown in the following figure.

DCIM 100CDPFP MISC

Data files recorded on an SD Memory Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. [DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual operation. In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along with the images. The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers. When using the software without indication function, indication data, such as date, are not displayed. Depending on the software in use, the date and the time may not be displayed correctly. The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data, and not all capacity is available as conventional memory for a Camcorder, personal computer or others.

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Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are different from the actual menu indications.

[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]

[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -63[AV JACK] -63[USB FUNCTION] -532) [ADVANCE] [BLANK SEARCH] -29[REC SPEED] -27[REC STDBY] -48[REC DATA] -63[PICT. QUALITY] -30[REPEAT PLAY] -423) [SETUP] [12bit AUDIO] -49[AUDIO OUT] -63[DISPLAY] -63[REMOTE] -25[LCD AI] -24[LCD SET] -23[EVF SET] -23[POWER SAVE] -284) [LANGUAGE] -21-
1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -38[REC SPEED] -27[BLANK SEARCH] -29[WIND CUT] -34[CLOCK SET] -232) [ADVANCE] [PICT. QUALITY] -30[FLASH] -35[RED EYE] -35[FLASH LEVEL] -35[EIS] -37[H.SHOE MIC] -63[WIDE] -36[CINEMA] -36[USB FUNCTION] -53[D.ZOOM] -31[ZOOM MIC] -31[DATE/TIME] -63[INITIAL SET] -643) [SETUP] [FADE COLOR] -34[AUDIO REC] -63[REC LAMP] -63[DISPLAY] -63[REMOTE] -25[BEEP SOUND] -63[LCD AI] -24[LCD SET] -23[EVF SET] -23[DEMO MODE] -64[AV JACK] -63[POWER SAVE] -284) [LANGUAGE] -21-

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[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -38[PICT. QUALITY] -30[PICTURE SIZE] -30[SELF TIMER] -36[CLOCK SET] -232) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -37[FLASH] -35[RED EYE] -35[FLASH LEVEL] -35[SHTR EFFECT] -30[DATE/TIME] -63[INITIAL SET] -643) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -63[DISPLAY] -63[REMOTE] -25[BEEP SOUND] -63[LCD AI] -24[LCD SET] -23[EVF SET] -23[POWER SAVE] -284) [LANGUAGE] -21-

A.DUB : A.DUB ;: : 12bit, 16bit: : Card : (White): (Green): : : (White): (Green): : (Red): ( 0: ):
Audio dubbing -49Audio dubbing pause -49Blank search -29Audio recording mode -63Volume adjustment -42Progressive photoshot mode -30Shutter chance mark -29Shutter chance mark -29RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot recording -37Self-Timer recording -36Photoshot mode While the card is being read While photoshot recording is activated Using the card that cannot be recognized Photoshot picture quality -30Remaining number of photoshot pictures (When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0, the red indication flashes.) Slide show playback -44PictBridge mode -50-

: PictBridge:

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Others 100-0001: Folder/File display No.00: File number 1: Number of DPOF Setting -46: Lock setting -46[640k480] Image size 640 : [1280k960] Image size 1280 : [1760k1320] Image size 1760 : For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels. 2048 or more QXGA : 1600 or more, less than 2048 UXGA : 1280 or more, less than 1600 SXGA : 1024 or more, less than 1280 XGA : 800 or more, less than 1024 SVGA : 640 or more, less than : (The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels.)
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 the [SAVE] position is inserted. No cassette is inserted. [--]/0: The built-in battery is low. -23: The warning/alarm indication appears when you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning/alarm indication. : No card is inserted. REMOTE : An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. -252END: The tape came to the end during recording. :: The video heads are dirty. -72Textual indications 3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE: Condensation has occurred. Take out the cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a malfunction. -72LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -16NO TAPE : No tape is inserted. -17TAPE END: The tape came to the end during recording. CHECK REC TAB: You are attempting to record pictures on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. You are attempting audio dubbing or digital dubbing on a tape with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] position. CHECK REMOTE MODE: An incorrect remote control mode has been selected. This is only displayed at the first operation of the remote control after powering-on. -25WRONG TAPE FORMAT: You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system. This cassette is incompatible. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data not compatible with this Camcorder.

7040 14080

1246 2495
The numbers shown in the table are approximations. These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.

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Camcorder Accessory System

Accessory#

PV-DAC14

Figure

Description
AC adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cables
*CGR-DU06A/1B *CGA-DU12A/1B
640 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1150 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040 mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) 1 GB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 128 MB SD Memory Card 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (compatible with MultiMediaCard) SD PCMCIA Adaptor (compatible with MultiMediaCard) Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic Video DC Light (10 W) (CGA-DU07 is necessary to activate it.) Video DC Light (3 W)

*CGA-DU21A/1B

PV-DDC9 (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDH512U1A RP-SDH256U1A/W RP-SD128BU1A/W RP-SD064BPPA/W RP-SD032BPPA BN-SDCAPE/1B (For USA) BN-SDCAPU/1B (For Canada) BN-SDABPE/1B (For USA) BN-SDABPU/1B (For Canada) N2QCBD000030

VW-LDC10

VW-LDH3

VW-VMH3

Stereo Zoom Microphone

PV-HB002 (USA only)

Carrying Case
*Please refer to page -17-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.

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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)

Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip
Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

Phone#: Day

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the unlikely event this product needs service.
Request for Service Notice:
Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to do so will delay your repair.) To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting.
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair

LSQT0861Eng.book 82

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty Coverage

Limited Warranty

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

Product

Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR CRT - Two (2) Years Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) One (1) Year (except CRT) CRT - Two (2) Years Ten (10) Days

Case 5:10-cv-00152-DF Document 1
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS TEXARKANA DIVISION PATECT, LLC, Relator, v. Civil Action No. (1) PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA, (2) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, and (3) PANASONIC CORPORATION, Defendants.

JURY TRIAL DEMANDED

ORIGINAL COMPLAINT FOR FALSE PATENT MARKING Relator Patect, LLC (Relator) makes the following allegations against related Panasonic Corporation of North America, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, and Panasonic Corporation (collectively, Panasonic or Defendant): NATURE OF THE ACTION 1. This is a qui tam action for false patent marking under 35 U.S.C. 292. PARTIES 2. Relator is a Texas limited liability company having a principal place of business at 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77027. Relator has appointed Law Tech Services, Inc., 1177 West Loop South, Suite 1700, Houston, TX 77027, as its agent for service of process. 3. On information and belief, defendant Panasonic Corporation of North America is a Delaware corporation with its principal place of business at 1 Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094. Panasonic Corporation of North America has appointed The Corporation Trust Company, Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801, as its agent for service of process.
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4. On information and belief, defendant Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America. 5. On information and belief, defendant Panasonic Corporation is a Japanese parent corporation of Panasonic Corporation of North America with its principal place of business at 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan. On information and belief, Panasonic Corporation may be served at 1006 Oaza Kadoma, Kadoma-shi, Osaka 571-8501, Japan, via an officer, a managing or general agent, or any other agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process. JURISDICTION AND VENUE 6. This action arises under the patent laws of the United States, Title 35 of the United States Code. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1331 and 1338(a). 7. Defendant is subject to this Courts specific and general personal jurisdiction pursuant to due process and/or the Texas Long Arm Statute, due at least to its substantial business in this Forum, including: (i) at least a portion of the false marking, affixing, or advertising alleged herein; and/or (ii) regularly doing or soliciting business, engaging in other persistent courses of conduct, and/or deriving substantial revenue from goods and/or services provided to individuals in Texas and in this District. 8. Venue is proper in this district under 28 U.S.C. 1391(b), 1391(c), and 1395(a). Defendant has and/or continues (and/or has and continues to cause others) to transact business in this District, and has and/or continues (and/or has and continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising, in this District, the product(s) subject to this Complaint, which Defendant has and/or continues (and/or has and
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continues to cause others) to make, use, offer for sale, or sell in, and/or import into, this District. FACTS 9. Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising patents, including, by way of example only, U.S. Patent Nos. 4,577,216 (the 216 Patent) and/or 4,631,603 (the 603 Patent), true and correct copies of which are attached as Exhibits A-B, respectively, in connection with Defendants products and/or related product packaging and advertisements, including, by way of example only, the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS83, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS320, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS180, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS300, Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PV-GS400, Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PVGS150, and DoubleFeatureTM DVD/VCR Deck Model No. PV-D4754S-K products, as illustrated in Exhibits C-I, respectively. 10. The 216 Patent (Exhibit A), which is titled Method and Apparatus for Modifying the Color Burst to Prohibit Videotape Recording, was filed in the United States on November 14, 1983 and issued on March 18, 1986. 11. The 216 Patent expired, at the very latest, on November 14, 2003. 12. When the 216 Patent expired, all future rights in that patent ceased to exist. 13. The 603 Patent (Exhibit B), which is titled Method and Apparatus for Processing a Video Signal so as to Prohibit the Making of Acceptable Video Tape Recordings Thereof, was filed in the United States on April 17, 1985 and issued on December 23, 1986.

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14. The 603 Patent expired, at the very latest, on April 17, 2005. 15. When the 603 Patent expired, all future rights in that patent ceased to exist. 16. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS83 products. See, e.g., Exhibit C (containing, in part, operating instructions, which were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,1 bearing a copyright date of 2006, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS83 products in combination with the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent). 17. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS320 products. See, e.g., Exhibit D (containing, in part, operating instructions, which were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,2 bearing a copyright date of 2006, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS320 products in combination with the 216 Patent and the 603 Patent). 18. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PVGS180 products. See, e.g., Exhibit E (containing, in part, operating instructions, which
Panasonic, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS83-MU.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010). Panasonic, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS320-MUL.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010).
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were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,3 bearing a copyright date of 2005, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS180 products in combination with the 216 Patent). 19. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PVGS300 products. See, e.g., Exhibit F (containing, in part, operating instructions, which were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,4 bearing a copyright date of 2005, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS300 products in combination with the 216 Patent). 20. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PV-GS400 products. See, e.g., Exhibit G (containing, in part, operating instructions, which were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,5 bearing a copyright date of 2004, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PVGS400 products in combination with the 216 Patent). 21. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent in combination with its Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PVGS150 products. See, e.g., Exhibit H (containing, in part, operating instructions, which

Panasonic, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS180-MULTI.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010). Panasonic, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS300.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010). 5 Panasonic, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS400.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010).
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were available on Panasonics website at the time of filing of this Original Complaint,6 bearing a copyright date of 2004, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS150 products in combination with the 216 Patent). 22. Subsequent to expiration of the 216 Patent, Panasonic has and/or continues (and/or has and/or continues to cause others) to mark upon, affix to, and/or use in advertising the 216 Patent in combination with its DoubleFeatureTM DVD/VCR Deck Model No. PV-D4754S-K products. See, e.g., Exhibit I (containing, in part, operating instructions, bearing a printed on date of February 2, 2004, and marking, affixing, and/or advertising the DoubleFeatureTM DVD/VCR Deck Model No. PV-D4754S-K products in combination with the 216 Patent). 23. Panasonic is a large, sophisticated company. See, e.g., Exhibit J (containing, in part, Panasonics 2009 Annual Report, which indicates at p. 1 of 264 that Panasonics stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange); see also id. at p. 6 of 264 (Panasonic Corporation. is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of electronic and electric products for a wide range of consumer business and industrial uses, as well as a wide variety of components.). 24. Panasonic has, and routinely retains, sophisticated legal counsel. See, e.g.,
Exhibit J at p. 250 of 264 ([Panasonic] [is] subject to a number of legal proceedings including civil litigations related to. intellectual properties.). 25. Panasonic has decades of experience applying for, obtaining, licensing, and/or litigating patents. See, e.g., Exhibit J at pp. 42, 207 of 264 (noting that Panasonic holds numerous Japanese and foreign patent registrations for its products, and shares
Panasonic website, http://service.us.panasonic.com/OPERMANPDF/PVGS150.PDF (last visited Aug. 26, 2010).

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technologies with a number of Japanese and foreign manufacturers and indicating that Panasonic has 439,608 million yen in patents and know-how). 26. Panasonic knows, and at the very least reasonably should know, that an expired patent does not cover any of the accused Panasonic products, or any products whatsoever. See, e.g., Exhibit J at p. 193 of 264 (acknowledging Panasonics awareness of the limited duration of patent protection by stating that its patents and know-how have a 10-year weighted-average useful life). 27. As a result of its false marking, Panasonic has injured the United States Government, including its sovereign interest, and Defendants existent and potential competitors, as well as the general public, including Relatora member of the general public incurring the time and expense associated with enforcement. See, e.g., Exhibit J at p. 16 of 264 (Panasonics success depends on its ability to obtain intellectual property rights covering its products and product design.). CLAIM 28. Relator incorporates paragraphs 127 as if fully set forth herein. Panasonic has violated 35 U.S.C. 292 by falsely marking, affixing, and/or advertising its products, including, without limitation, the Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS83, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS320, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS180, Digital Palmcorder, Model No. PV-GS300, Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PV-GS400, Digital Palmcorder, MultiCamTM Camcorder Model No. PVGS150, and DoubleFeatureTM DVD/VCR Deck Model No. PV-D4754S-K products, with intent to deceive the public.
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PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Relator respectfully requests that this Court enter: (a). A judgment in favor of Relator that Defendant has falsely marked items in violation of 35 U.S.C. 292; (b). A monetary award pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 292 in the form of a civil fine of $500 per falsely marked article, or an alternative amount, as set by the Court, one-half of any such award to be paid to the United States; (c). An accounting for any falsely marked articles not presented at trial and a monetary award set by the Court for such falsely marked articles; (d). An award of pre-judgment and post-judgment interests on any monetary award; (e). An injunction prohibiting Defendant, and its officers, directors, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, licensees, successors, and assigns, and those in active concert or participation with any of them, from violating 35 U.S.C. 292; and (f). Any and all other relief, at law or equity, to which Relator may show itself to be entitled. DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL Relator, under Rule 38 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, requests a trial by jury of any issues so triable by right.

Dated: August 27, 2010

Respectfully submitted, By: /s/ Hao Ni
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Hao Ni LEAD COUNSEL State Bar No. 24047205 Ni Law Firm PLLC 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 400 Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 800-2216 hni@nilawfirm.com Tyler K. Brochstein State Bar No. 24059490 Brochstein Law Firm, PLLC 2820 McKinnon Street, Suite 4063 Dallas, TX 75201 (214) 444-3310 tyler@brochlaw.com Jack L. Siegel State Bar No. 24070621 Jack L. Siegel PLLC 3530 Travis Street, Suite 421 Dallas, TX 75204 (214) 699-1498 jack@jlsiegellaw.com Attorneys for Relator PATECT, LLC