AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE. If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit. DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER. Store and handle your Camcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage. CARE TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER. Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body. TO PROTECT THE LENS. Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Camcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating. TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER. Before handling your Camcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS DO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE. Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder.
Apparatus Claims of U.S. Patent Nos. 4,631,603, 4,577,216, and 4,819,098, licensed for limited viewing. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Contents

Before using

Quick Guide... 8 Accessories... 10 Parts identification and handling.. 10 Fitting the lens cap... 12 The one-touch free-style grip belt. 12 Using the LCD monitor.. 13 Using the viewfinder.. 13 Power supply.. 14 Charging time and recordable time. 15 Inserting/removing a cassette. 15 Inserting/removing a card.. 16 Turning the Camcorder on.. 17 Selecting a mode.. 17 How to use the joystick.. 18 Switching the language.. 19 Using the menu screen.. 19 Setting date and time.. 20 Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder. 21 Using the remote control.. 22

Removing the battery While pushing the [PUSH BATT] button, slide the battery (or the DC input lead) to remove it.

PUSH BATT

Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall.

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Charging time and recordable time
The times shown in the table below show the times at a temperature of 68oF (25oC) and a humidity of 60%. This is just a guide. If the temperature is higher or lower than the specified value, the charging time will become longer. Supplied battery/ CGR-DU06 (7.2 V/ 640 mAh) CGA-DU12 (7.2 V/ 1150 mAh) CGA-DU21 (7.2 V/ 2040 mAh) A B 1 h. 40 min. 1 h. 25 min. (1 h. 20 min.)
Inserting/removing a cassette
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the

cassette cover.

A B A B
2 h. 25 min. 2 h. 40 min. (2 h. 25 min.) 3 h. 55 min. 4 h. 30 min. (4 h. 15 min.)
When the cover is fully opened, the cassette holder will come out. 2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/ remove the cassette.
A Charging time B Maximum continuously recordable time 1h. 10 min. indicates 1 hour 10 minutes. The battery CGR-DU06 is supplied. The times shown in the table are rough estimates. The times indicate the recordable time when the viewfinder is used. The times in parentheses indicate the recordable time when the LCD monitor is used. We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and CGA-DU21 for long recording time (2 hour or more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for intermittent recording). The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases: When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself, 0 Lux MagicPix function, etc. When you use this Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up by pressing the [POWER LCD] button. The batteries heat up after use or charging. The Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is normal. Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the display will change: r # s # t # u # v. If the battery discharges, then u (v) will flash.
When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes. When removing, pull it straight out. 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.
housed, close the cassette cover. After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-62-) When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the Camcorder, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-59-) When the cassette holder does not

2 Select a menu item.

Use the direction buttons (, , , ) and [ENTER] button in place of the joystick on the main unit.

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Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
Adjusting the brightness and color
In order to increase the brightness of
the entire LCD monitor 1 Press the [POWER LCD] button.
level 1 Set [SETUP] >> [LCD SET] or [EVF SET] >>

[YES].

POWER LCD
The [POWER LCD] lamp lights up. If the [POWER LCD] button is pressed, the entire LCD monitor will become approx. twice as bright as the normal.
2 Move the joystick up or down in order to
select the item to be adjusted. [LCD SET] : Brightness of the LCD monitor
: Color level of the LCD monitor [EVF SET]
Press this button again, and the lamp will go off and the brightness will revert back to the original brightness. This will not affect the images to be recorded. If you turn on the Camcorder when the AC adaptor is used, the [POWER LCD] function will automatically be activated.
Brightness of the viewfinder
3 Move the joystick left or right to move the
bar indication representing the brightness.
4 Press the [MENU] button or the joystick to
complete the settings. In order to adjust the brightness of the viewfinder, close the LCD monitor, and the viewfinder will be activated. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted. These settings will not affect the images actually recorded.

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Using the remote control
Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder.
(14) Recording start/stop button [START/

STOP]

(15) Playback button [1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -20-

DATE/ TIME

START/ STOP
means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder.

Move the joystick down.
For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -66-. When recording pictures onto a card, the recording start/stop button is disabled. You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be recorded. (-27-) In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that can be recorded is [640]. In order to record higher quality still pictures, you must use the card recording mode.
If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape. The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image.
Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)

Check the recording

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be set to a recording pause. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon [ ].
To record still pictures clearly When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4k to 10k or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control. For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -66-. The sound cannot be recorded. While data is being recorded on a card, do not operate the mode dial. When the access lamp is lit, do not insert or remove a card.

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Record mode Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder. If set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ], mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content. When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than [640], the mega pixel recording mode is set. When the picture size setting is other than [640], the scene around the subject can be recorded wider than that in [640]. On-screen display in the card Select the picture quality for

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MagicPix functions
This function allows you to record color subjects in dark locations to stand out against the background. Attach the Camcorder to a tripod, and you can record images free from vibration. Only manual focusing can be used. Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed. MagicPix function You can record dark locations brightly in color. 0 Lux MagicPix function You can record completely dark locations with the light of the LCD monitor. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon [ ].
To cancel the MagicPix function Select the MagicPix icon until the MagicPix indication disappears. If set in a bright place, the screen may become whitish for a while. The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to approximately 30k longer than usual, so that dark scenes invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen, but this is not a malfunction. The MagicPix function is canceled when you operate the power switch or the mode dial.

Soft skin mode

This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the soft skin icon [ ].
Each upward press switches the modes. OFF # MagicPix function # 0 Lux MagicPix function # OFF 3 (In the case of 0 Lux MagicPix function) Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side.
To cancel the soft skin mode Select the [ ] icon again. If the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color, they will also be softened. If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be clear.
When the LCD monitor is reversed, the Power LCD Lamp turns on and the screen is lit in white. Record the subject while viewing it on the viewfinder. The light of the LCD monitor reaches approx. 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or less.

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Tele-macro function
By focusing only on the subject and blurring the background, the image can be impressive. This Camcorder can focus on the subject at a distance of approx. 16 inches (40 cm). Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick until the icon 1 appears. 2 Move the joystick up to select the tele-macro icon [ ].
Pause recording. (fade out) The image/audio gradually disappears. After the image/audio completely disappears, recording stops.
To cancel fading Select the [ ] icon again.
If the magnification is 10k or less, then it is automatically set to 10k. To cancel the tele-macro function Select the [ ] icon again. If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the focus manually. In the following cases, the tele-macro function is canceled. The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. The [OFF/ON] switch or the mode dial is operated.

CINEMA

To cancel the Cinema function Set [ADVANCE] >>[CINEMA] >> [OFF]. 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 used.

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RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Records still pictures continuously at a certain interval. Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> [640]. 2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
Recording in various situations
(Scene mode) 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 [MANUAL].
3 Press and hold the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
To stop RapidFire Consecutive
2 Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> select the

desired mode.

Photoshot midway through
Release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. The Camcorder records up to 10 still pictures at intervals of 0.5 seconds. If the shutter speed is manually set to 1/30, then the still pictures can be recorded at intervals of 0.7 seconds. One more still picture may be recorded after you release the [PHOTO SHOT] button. If [SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, the Camcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable. Intervals between recording pictures may become longer depending on the card. We recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory Card. When using a card formatted by other equipment or a card that was recorded and erased repeatedly, the intervals between recording pictures may become longer. If so, back up your important data on a PC, and format your card with this Camcorder.
1) [5] Sports mode To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2) [ ] Portrait mode To make people stand out from the background 3) [ ] Low light mode To record dark scenes so they are brighter 4) [ ] Spotlight mode To record subjects in a spotlight at a party or theatre 5) [ ] Surf & snow mode To record images at very bright locations such as ski slopes and beaches

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Record mode To cancel the scene mode function Set [BASIC] >> [SCENE MODE] >> [OFF] or set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Sports mode For slow-motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures, this mode helps diminish camera shake. During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. If you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines of light may appear. If the brightness is insufficient, the sports mode does not function. The [5] indication flashes. If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. Portrait mode If this mode is used indoors, the screen may flicker. If so, change the scene mode setting to [OFF]. Low light mode Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely. Spotlight mode If the recording subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark. Surf & snow mode If the subject is extremely bright, the recorded image may become whitish.

2 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to

[FOCUS].

MNL MF
The MNL and the manual focus indication [MF] will be displayed. 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus.
When focused with a wide angle, the subject may not be in focus when zoomed in. First, zoom in on the subject, and then focus on it. To restore to the automatic
1 Black balance adjustment (Flashes.) 2 White balance adjustment (Flashes.) 3 Adjustment completed (Lights up.)
Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

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Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
Shutter Speed Adjust it when recording fast-moving subjects. Aperture Adjust it when the screen is too bright or too dark. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [MANUAL].
Manual iris/gain adjustment If the value does not become OPEN, you cannot adjust the gain value. If the gain value is increased, the noise on the screen increases. Depending on the zoom magnification, there are iris values that are not displayed. Shutter speed range 1/601/8000 seconds: Tape Recording Mode 1/301/500 seconds: Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1/8000 is faster. Iris/gain value range CLOSE (Closed), F16,., F2.0, OPEN (Opened) 0dB,., 18dB Value closer to [CLOSE] darken the image. Value closer to [18dB] brighten the image. Values with dB are gain values.
2 Move the joystick down until the shutter
speed indication or aperture value indication appears.

1/60 OPEN OdB

1/1000

1/60 F2.0 0dB

1) Shutter speed 2) (Aperture) Iris/gain value 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture. To restore to automatic adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO]. Manual shutter speed adjustment Avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change. If you increase the shutter speed manually, the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically, which may increase the noises on the screen. You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject, but this is not a malfunction. During normal playback, image movement may not look smooth. When recording in an extremely bright place, the color of the screen may change or flicker. If this happens adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.

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Playing back tape
Set to Tape Playback Mode.
Repeat playback When the tape end is reached, the tape will be rewound and played back again. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON]. The [ ] indication appears. (In order to cancel the repeat playback mode, set [REPEAT PLAY] >> [OFF] or set [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].) Settings on the audio If you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape, check the settings in [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO]. When you record or dub the audio in [12bit] and set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [MIX], the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in [AUDIO OUT].

Using the DV cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/ recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable.
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 an external microphone securely into the [MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
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
audio dubbing 2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
and press the [;] button on the remote control.
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 a microphone is used for audio dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded sound while dubbing the audio. (When using headphones, set [AV JACK] >> [OUT/].) When you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2], you can check the pre-recorded sound.

3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal
computer with the USB Cable.
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click

[Stop].

3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is

selected and click [OK].

It enters PC Connecting Mode.
4 Open [My Computer] and click
[Removable Disk] (For Windows Me/ 2000 users). Click [Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer] and then [OK] (For Windows XP users). 5 Double-click a file you want to view. You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. Please do not change file or folder names on the personal computer. The images on the Memory Card may then not be viewable on the Camcorder. After making the connections, turn the connected equipment on. Appropriate driver to recognize Camcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time.
You can safely disconnect the cable. Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder. Some Operating Systems may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to show.) Make sure Camcorders Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.
CAUTION: If you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the Card data.

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Edit mode If the above operation is not performed correctly, when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged. When the following operations are performed, the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is incorrectly removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding. When SD Memory Card is removed. When Camcorder power is turned OFF. We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Camcorder when connecting to the personal computer. Data may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data. Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer, the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable. If the Camcorder is connected in the PC Mode, the [Removable Disk] icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed in [My Computer].

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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. -20: 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. -232END: The tape came to the end during recording. :: The video heads are dirty. -60Textual 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. -59LOW BATTERY: The battery is low. Recharge it. -14NO TAPE : No tape is inserted. -15TAPE 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. -23WRONG 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.
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): Audio dubbing cannot be performed because the original recording was in LP mode. UNABLE TO A.DUB: You are attempting to perform audio dubbing on a non-recorded tape. COPY PROTECTED: Images cannot be recorded correctly because the medium is protected by a copy guard. CARD ERROR: This card is not compatible with this Camcorder. You are attempting to format a failed card. It displays, when you attempt to insert an incompatible card to Card Slot. NO CARD: No card is inserted. CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. Select Picture Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files. NO DATA: There are no recorded files on the card. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected files. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are dirty. -60PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: An irregularity in the equipment has been detected. Press the [RESET] button (-11-). This may solve the problem. CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the mode dial in PC mode with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. You are attempting to record pictures on a tape/card with the USB cable connected to the Camcorder. NO INK IN PRINTER: There is no ink. Check the connected printer. NO PAPER IN PRINTER: There is no paper. Check the connected printer. PRINTER ERROR: Check the connected printer.

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Others CAN NOT USE USB: You are connecting the USB cable with the DV cable connected. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are attempting to select the item on the [SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO]. REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR: At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays. When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted.
Functions cannot be used simultaneously
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or cannot be selected due to its specifications. The table below shows examples of functions restricted by conditions. Functions Progressive Conditions which disable the functions When recording onto a tape and a card simultaneously When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster in Tape Recording Mode When the gain value is increased in Tape Recording Mode When the MagicPix function is used When the portrait mode of the scene mode is used in Tape Recording Mode When the Card Recording mode is used

Digital zoom Fade

Image stabilizer When the Card Recording mode is used When the MagicPix function is used Backlight compensation Soft skin Tele-macro Recording check MagicPix When the iris/gain is set When the MagicPix function is used While recording to a tape
While recording to a tape When the Card Recording mode is used When [PICTURE SIZE] is set to other than [640] An external microphone is used
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Zoom microphone Wind noise reduction

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Others Scene mode When setting the [AUTO/ MANUAL/FOCUS] switch to [AUTO] When the MagicPix function is used When digital zoom (10k or higher) is used When the MagicPix function is used When a menu is displayed When the MagicPix function is used When the scene mode is used During repeat playback When the write protect switch on the card is set to [LOCK] When the file is protected When the write protect switch on the card is set to [LOCK] The section of a tape recorded in LP mode The blank section of a tape Sounds sent through the DV terminal
Before requesting repair (Problems and solutions)
Power/Body 1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on. Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully charged battery. The battery protection circuit may have operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still cannot be used, the battery is faulty. 2: The Camcorder power is turned off automatically. If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and do not operate the Camcorder for about 5 continuous minutes, the power is automatically turned off for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording, turn the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to [ON] again. (-25-) 3: The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough. Is the battery low? If the remaining battery power indication is flashing or the message LOW BATTERY is displayed, the battery has run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully charged battery. (-14-) Has condensation occurred? When you carry the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, the power is turned off automatically, disabling all operations except for taking cassettes out. Wait until the condensation indication disappears. (-59-) 4: Battery runs down quickly. Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC adaptor. (-14-) Are you using the battery in an extremely cold place? The battery is affected by ambient temperature. In cold places, the operating time of the battery becomes shorter. Has the battery worn out? The battery has a limited life. If the operating time is still too short even after the battery is fully charged, depending on the usage, the battery has worn out and can no longer be used. 5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up. The Camcorder does not operate normally. Remove the cassette and then press the [RESET] button. (-59-) If normal conditions are not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. (Conducting the above operation when the access lamp is on may destroy the data on the card.)

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Product Repairs

Centralized Factory Servicenter
Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customers in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (Service in Puerto Rico).

MAIL TO:

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As of November 2004

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Warranty (For Canadian Customers)
Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Camcorder Product One (1) year, parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Web: www.panasonic.ca For product repairs, please contact one of the following: Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you. Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below: Richmond, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627 Calgary, Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc. 6835-8th St. N. E. Calgary, AB T2E 7H7 Tel: (403) 295-3955 Fax: (403) 274-5493 Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Lachine, Qubec Panasonic Canada Inc. 3075, rue Louis A. Amos Lachine, QC H8T 1C4 Tel: (514) 633-8684 Fax: (514) 633-8020

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Numerics
0 Lux MagicPix function..30
Photoshot.. 26 PictBridge.. 45 Portrait Mode.. 33
AC Adaptor...14, 61 Aperture..36 Audio Dubbing..44

Quick Start... 29

Backlight Compensation..29 Black Balance..35 Blank Search..26
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot.. 33 Recording Check.. 26 Recording Speed.. 24 Remaining Tape Time.. 53 Remote Control.. 22 Repeat Playback.. 37 Request for Service Notice (USA Only). 69
Camcorder Accessory Order Form.68 Card Playback..39 Charging the Battery..14 Condensation..59 Customer Services Directory..71
Scene mode.. 33 Self-Recording.. 28 Self-timer Recording.. 32 Shutter Speed.. 36 Slow Motion Playback.. 37 Soft Skin Mode... 30 Sound Volume.. 37 SP/LP Mode.. 24 Sports Mode.. 33 Spotlight Mode... 33 Surf & Snow Mode.. 33
Date/Time Setting..20 Digital Dubbing...43 Digital Zoom...28 DPOF Setting..41 Dubbing..42
Erasure Prevention Slider..16
Fade...31 Formatting..41 Frame-by-frame playback..37

Tele-Macro Function.. 31

Image stabilizer function..32
Variable Speed Search.. 38 Video Head Clogging. 60 Viewfinder.. 13, 63
LCD Monitor..13, 63 Limited Warranty (Canada)..72 Limited Warranty (USA)..70 Low Light Mode..33
White Balance.. 34 Wind noise reduction function.. 31
MagicPix Function...30 Manual Focus..35 Mode Dial..17
Zoom... 27 Zoom Microphone... 28

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Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Gua espaola para el uso rpido
Carga de la batera 1 Conecte el cable elctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA. 2 Meta la batera en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca, luego encjela.
3 Apriete la marca [PUSH] 1 a fin de cerrar el
compartimiento del cassette.
4 Slo cierre la tapa del cassette despus de
que el respectivo compartimiento est cabalmente alojado. Insertar/quitar una tarjeta 1 Abra el monitor LCD, luego abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta.

How to Use:

Accessory Packs
Academic Initiatives provides extra accessories to be utilized with the checkout of a video camera, or a MacBook laptop. This guide will lay out simple features and instructions on how to use the additional items.
In this tutorial, learn about:
Apple Remote DVI/VGA video cable adaptor Video camera remote Audio cable Uploading via USB
Updated by Andrew Kohrs (Summer 2009)
Quick Tips for Using Accessory Packs

CONTENTS

What is in Each Accessory Pack?.... 3 Using the Video Camera Remote... 3 Connecting the Video Camera to a Computer... 4 Using the Audio Cable.... 4 Apple Remote.... 4 DVI/VGA Adaptor.... 4
Some screenshots used in this guide are reproduced from the Panasonic PV-GS65 User manual.
WHAT IS IN EACH ACCESSORY PACK?
There are two types of accessory packs available for checkout at the front desk: MacBook This pack contains a DVI/VGA video adaptor for connecting a MacBook to a projector
Digital Camera This pack comes with a remote, as well as a USB cable and an audio cable.
USING THE VIDEO CAMERA REMOTE
The remote control allows you to control the video camera without holding it. The remote works at a distance of approximately 15 feet from the front of the video camera, and can be used when the camera is on a tripod to start video recording. Other buttons on the remote control the zoom, as well as playback options.
CONNECTING VIDEO CAMERA TO COMPUTER
Note: It is important to realize that the USB cable only works for transferring still images from the video camera to the computer. The included FireWire cable that comes in the video camera bag upon checkout is used to transfer video from the camera to the computer. Use the DV input, circled in the diagram to the right, as well as the FireWire cable included with the camera to connect the video camera to the computer. Please take a look at the Video Camera quicktip or the iMovie quicktip for further instructions.

USING THE AUDIO CABLE

The audio jack is located next to the tape deck of the camera. Here, you can use the audio cable to send the audio to another source, such as a speaker system or television, when playing back videos. The included Apple Remote should automatically link with a Macintosh machine. If it does not, you may need to enable the remote control receiver. From the Apple menu, select System Preferences and click on the Security button. Here you can deselect Disable remote control infrared receiver Use the + and - buttons to increase or decrease volume, and the Play/Pause, Forward, and Backward buttons to browse through music or control a slideshow presentation. Holding down the Play/Pause button will put the computer to sleep.

APPLE REMOTE

DVI/VGA ADAPTOR
Macintosh computers do not have a VGA port, but rather a DVI output. Thus, a DVI/VGA adaptor is necessary should you choose to connect a MacBook to a projector or other source. 1. Plug one end of the VGA cable into the corresponding port on the projector, usually labeled PC1 In. 2. Locate the video adaptor and attach it to the other end of the VGA cable. 3. Plug the adaptor end of the cable in to the corresponding port on the Macintosh computer