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1. li Insertar quitar un cassette e Cuando inserta una tarjeta con su lado etiquetado vuelto hacia Ud la apriete 1 Haga deslizar la palanca OPEN EJECT y derecha de un solo golpe hasta que tope abre IA tapa Gel cassette e Cuando quita la tarjeta abra la tapa de la respectiva ranura apriete en el medio de la OPEN OPEN tarjeta y t rela fuera derecha Gm 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta S S ll C mo activar la alimentaci n dl 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n Q ponga el 2 Una vez que el compartimiento del cassette interruptor OFF ON en ON est abierto inserte quite el cassette 86 LSQT1091 Others mi Como apagar la alimentaci n 1 Oprima el bot n de Photoshot 1 Mientras que oprime el bot n ponga el interruptor OFF ON en OFF Bg Grabaci n en una cinta e Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de cinta Bg Reproducci n de la cinta e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de cinta VE GO 1 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n para empezar a grabar kt Reproducci n Pausa lt lt Rebobinado Localizaci n regresiva Vuelve para reproducir con el icono 1 kk Avance r pido Localizaci n progresiva 2 Oprima de nuevo el bot n de inicio parada Vuelve para reproducir con el icono de la grabaci n
2. elf you do not have a password click Get a new account 2 After setup is completed sign in and start MSN Messenger 3 Click Audio and Video Setup in the Tools menu and then click Next 4 Set up the speaker settings 5 Select DVC in the microphone setup screen rer D Waren irm 6 Select USB Video Device in the Webcam setup screen and then click Finish e For other information about MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger please refer to Help e When access is finished close MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger then turn off the Camcorder Finally disconnect the USB cable With a PC Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO When the OS is Windows 2000 XP the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the DV cable When the OS is Windows 2000 XP the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable However when the OS is Windows 2000 USB driver must be installed eDo not connect the USB cable until the USB driver is installed B Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 CPU Intel Pentium Ill 800 MHz or higher including compatible CPU Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more 32 bit recommended Desktop resolution of 1024x768 pixels or more Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw Sound
3. PCM sound source Compatible DirectSound RAM 256 MB or more Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably Hard disk Ultra DMA 33 or more Free hard disk space 640 MB or more When you capture video 1 GB is needed for data of approx 4 minutes Interface DV IEEE1394 terminal IEEE1394 a USB terminal Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant A type Necessary software DirectX 9 0b 9 0c Windows Media Player 6 4 to 10 Other requirements Mouse eThis software is not compatible with a multi CPU environment eThis software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed B installing USB Driver Install this when your OS is Windows 2000 SP4 When your OS is Windows XP SP2 installing USB driver is not needed USB Driver must be installed when you connect the Camcorder to the PC with the USB cable and use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO DirectX 9 0b is installed in your PC if it is not installed beforehand e When DirectX 9 0b is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run In this case consult the manufacturers of the applications disabled 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click USB Driver eThe set up
4. Plays back the next picture KR Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start pause Il LSQT1091 Before using Before using Parts identification and handling Accessories mi Camcorder The following are the accessories supplied with this product PV DAC14D K2GJ2DC00011 1 White balance sensor 40 Remote control sensor 27 S 2 Grip belt 74 K2KZ9CB00001 VFF0304 K1HA05CD0010 3 Lens LEICA DICOMAR LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica 1 AC adaptor DC cable AC cable 15 s g e Geck T microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a 3 Remote control button type battery 26 registered trademark of Leica Camera AG 4 Microphone built in stereo 33 36 49 For USA California only gt This product contains a CR Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate 4 Multi cable 44 47 5 USB cable and CD ROM 50 52 5 Mode select switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 28 38 39 40 41 6 Reset button RESET 77 7 Audio video S Video output terminal A V 44 47 eUse the supplied Multi cable only 12 LSQT1091 Before using 15 cC Onn 3 4 D Go T C19 AN ER tee Viewfinder 78 75 Due to limitations in
5. Bg To exit the Help mode Select EXIT icon or press the MENU button e When the Help mode is used it is not possible to record or set the functions 23 LSQT1091 Before using Switching the language You can switch the language on the screen display or the menu screen 1 Set LANGUAGE gt gt select the desired language 35 LANGUAGE SETUP lt ENTER EXT Gap Using the menu screen For each individual menu please refer to 63 1 Press the MENU button e The menu corresponding to the mode selected by the mode dial is displayed eDo not switch the mode dial when the menu is displayed 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the top menu D dOp SETUP a ENTER ENIT CH 3 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 4 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the sub menu 24 LSQT1091 5 Move the joystick right or press it to set the selection 6 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be set C SPEED e SETUP 4 ENTER 7 Press the joystick to determine the setting EN CH Bg To exit the menu screen Press the MENU button B To get back to the previous screen Move the joystick left B About the menu setting eThe menu is not displayed while recording on a tape or a card Also you cannot record on a tape or a card while the menu is displayed Before using B Operating with remo
6. Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days H In 1 888 843 9788 ilg G 2 Years Ninety 90 Days nome or Carry In Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in prepaid your product or arrange for in home service as applicable during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In Mail in Prepaid or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In prepaid or In HomeService as applicable in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc 787 750 43
7. Image size Others eFor images not recorded with this unit the number of horizontal and vertical pixels may differ so the image size is not displayed Warning alarm indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the Camcorder Confirmatory indications e A cassette with the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in the SAVE position is inserted No cassette is inserted E The built in battery is low 17 1 The warning alarm indication appears when you record yourself Turn the LCD monitor towards the viewfinder and check the warning alarm indication WN No card is inserted REMOTE An incorrect remote control mode has been selected 27 SEN The tape came to the end during recording oO The video heads are dirty 72 Textual indications 4 DEW DETECT amp EJECT 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 72 LOW BATTERY The battery is low Recharge it 75 NO TAPE No tape is inserted 20 TAPE 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 20 CHECK
8. use set this function to OFF 65 LSQT1091 Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen Basic indications AZZZ Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f Time code 3 30 45PM Date Time indication Recording indications RO 45 Remaining tape time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing SP Standard Play mode Recording speed mode 28 LP Long Play mode Recording speed mode 28 Recording 29 II Green Recording pause 29 II Green flash Standby mode Hi Red Fade out Ci POWER LCD 25 GJ Recording check 30 16 9 Wide mode 37 AUTO Automatic mode 28 MNL Manual mode 38 MF Manual focus 40 5X Zoom magnification indication 32 ES Backlight mode 33 wh Optical image stabilizer 38 1 500 Shutter speed 41 F2 4 F number 41 6dB Gain value 41 WEB CAMERA mode Recording 51 A Soft skin mode 34 Tele macro 35 Fade White 35 EB Fade Black 35 Blank search 30 Ay MagicPix function 34 zoom d Zoom microphone 33 MW Wind noise reduction 36 v Sports mode Scene mode 38 gt Portrait mode Scene mode 38 0 Low light mode Scene mode 38 z Spotlight mode Scene mode 38 Surf amp snow mode Scene mode 38 AWD Auto white balance 39 66 LSQT1091 Kach yt A A DUBO A DUB
9. 65 OMe r mena id 65 Others INICIAMOS bec s 66 Warning alarm indications 67 Functions cannot be used simultaneously 68 Before requesting repair Problems and solutions 69 Cautions for USO nares 72 Explanation of Iemms 75 Specifications rarse aren eaae ERN REER REA 77 Camcorder Accessory System 79 Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers sssssssse 80 Request for Service Notice USA Only 81 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 82 Customer Services Directory 83 Warranty For Canadian Customers 84 o EE 85 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso rapido 86 9 LSQT1091 Before using Quick Guide 3 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder B Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it 4 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed close the cassette cover ll Inserting removing a card um 1 Open the card slot cover A a B Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks 2 Insert remove the card into from the card slot Inserting removing a cassette l Toe the OPNE
10. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to FOCUS MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS n d d K i MF amp 2 Li s ELIAS assa EA a ee a w s LM eThe mni indication and the manual focus MF indication appears 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the focus is LL LOS E c7 eWhen 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 Bg To restore to the automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO or FOCUS I Ip e Tuy PUTEM S A a Mil Record mode 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 eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 2 Move the joystick left or right to select aperture icon inis or shutter speed icon am Le wf F IET Je P nt s aiu afr SHIR mmh keng E Am Se Wu e asm E LAS A 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to adjust the shutter speed or aperture Feo DN OPEN oe SELES TEES 0dB OW y ct q rue BACK Ges 1 MNL 1 1000 1 Shutter speed 2 Aperture Iris gain value Bg To restore to automatic adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch
11. CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Camcorder body eTO 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 eTO 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 If you see this symbol Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Batteries 1 Battery pack Lithium ion battery pack eUse the specified unit to recharge the battery pack e Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit e Do not get dirt sand liquids or other foreign matter on the terminals eDo not touch the plug terminals and with metal objects eDo not disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire 2 Button type battery Lithium battery e nsert with poles aligned eDo not touch the terminals and with metal objects e Do not recharge disassemble remodel heat or throw into fire e Keep out of reach of children If any electrolyte should come into contact with you
12. Camcorder does not operate normally The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder Remove the cassette and the card and then press the RESET button 71 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 The cassette cannot be removed Does the status indicator comes on when opening the cassette cover 16 Make sure that the battery and the AC adaptor are properly connected 15 Is the battery in use discharged Charge the battery and remove the cassette Close the cassette cover completely and fully open it again 20 No operation other than cassette removal can be performed Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 72 8 The remote control does not function Has the button type battery of the remote control run out Replace it with a new button type battery 26 Is the setting on the remote control correct If the setting on the remote control is not in agreement with the REMOTE setting on the Camcorder the remote control does not operate 27 Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette is correctly inserted Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set
13. Il 12bit 16bit Card White Green MEGA 8 De Red Red o SO EH EH ne z BH 00 E PictBridge 100 0001 No 00 J Sie Playback indic White Green Red flash Indoor mode recording under incandescent lamp 39 Outdoor mode 39 White balance adjustment mode 39 ations Recording underway Playback 42 Pause 42 Fast forward Cue playback 42 Rewind Review playback 42 Slow motion playback 43 Frame by frame playback 43 Variable speed search 43 Repeat playback 42 WEB CAMERA mode Playback 5l1 Audio dubbing 49 Audio dubbing pause 49 Audio recording mode 65 Volume adjustment 42 Shutter chance mark 31 Shutter chance mark 31 MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer 31 Self timer recording 37 Photoshot mode While the card is being read While photoshot recording is activated While the card is being accessed in PC Connection Mode Using a card that cannot be recognized Photoshot picture quality 32 Remaining number of photoshot pictures When the remaining number of photoshot pictures reaches 0 the red indication flashes Slide show playback 44 PictBridge mode 50 Folder File display File number Number of DPOF Setting 46 Protect setting 46 640 x 360 Image size 1280x720 Image size 2048x 1152 Image size 640x480 Image size 1280x 960 Image size 1600x 1200 Image size 2048 x 1512
14. Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 l LSQT1091 Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC COMPANY DIVISION OF PANASONIC Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Video Products Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage 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 Pars Labor Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days in or Mil 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD o Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days Ganyan or Malkin DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TVNCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 TV DVD VCR CRT d 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In
15. 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 27 WRONG 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 CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR The cassette cover is open Close the cassette cover 20 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 CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE The AGS function is activated 36 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 This message is displayed when you attempt to insert an incompatible card into the Card Slot NO CARD No card is inserted CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO DATA There are no any recorded files on the card FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Card is set to LOCK NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 72 PUSH THE RESE
16. Service Center Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of November 2006 83 LSQT1091 Others 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 OTH
17. Switching the language 24 Using the menu screen 24 Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 25 Using the remote control 26 8 LSQT1091 Record mode Check before recording 28 Recording on a tape 29 Recording check sssueeus 30 Blank search function 30 Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape 30 Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshop de 31 Zoom in out FUNCTION ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 32 Recording yourself sssuuesss 33 Backlight compensation function 33 MagicPix function cierres 34 SOM SKIN MOJE orien o cin 34 Tele macro function sessssnenenseennneeennreeeenen 35 Fade in fade out function 35 Wind noise reduction function 36 Auto Ground Directional Standby AGS 36 Self timer recording sesssssssuss 37 Wide 4 3 Tunchon 37 Optical image stabilizer function 38 Guideline Tunchon renee 38 Recording in various situations Scene model 38 Recording in natural colors White balance 39 Manual focus adjustment 40 Manual shutter
18. USA PV DDC9 K For Canada RP SDRO4GU1K RP SDRO2GU1A RP SDRO1GU1A RP SDR512U1A RP SDR256U1A RP SDK02GU1A RP SDHO1GU1A RP SDK512U1A RP SDH256U1A RP SDVOAGU1A RP SDVO2GU1A RP SDV01GU1A RP SS01GU1K RP SS512BU1K RP SS256BU1K VW LDC10 PV HB002 USA only Description 640 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 1150 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack 2040 mAh Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery Pack DV Interface Cable 4 pin to 4 pin Class 2 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 2 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 1 GB SD Memory Card Class 2 512 MB SD Memory Card Class 2 256 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 2 GB SD Memory Card High Speed 1 GB SD Memory Card High Speed 512 MB SD Memory Card High Speed 256 MB SD Memory Card Class 6 4 GB SDHC Memory Card Class 6 2 GB SD Memory Card Class 6 1 GB SD Memory Card miniSD 1 GB SD Memory Card miniSD 512 MB SD Memory Card miniSD 256 MB SD Memory Card Video DC Light 10 W CGR DUO6G is necessary to activate it Carrying Case Please refer to page 16 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 79 LSQT1091 Others 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 Quanti
19. from the DV terminal the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick e While pictures are input from the DV terminal the TV aspect will not change even if you change the setting for TV ASPECT in the SETUP menu CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Audio dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette Audio dubbing can only be performed by using the remote control eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Find a scene that you want to add sound to and press the IH button on the remote control REW PLAY EF STILL AV PAUSE Y STILL ADV 2 Press the AUDIO DUB button on the remote control to make audio dubbing ready LS S pm y 3 Press the E 1 d on the remote control to start audio dubbing REW STILL ADV PAUSE Y STILL ADV VAR e Be sure that the sound is directed towards the built in microphone 4 Press the IH button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing REW qe C STILL ADV PAUSE Y STILL ADV e f 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 49 LSQT1091 Edit mode Bg Before recording with audio dubbing eSet to Tape Recording Mode e When you want to preserve the original sound t
20. fully while recording image onto a tape e For the number of still pictures that can be recorded on a card refer to 78 eWhen recording pictures onto a card the recording start stop button is disabled e You can select the picture quality for still pictures to be recorded 32 e n order to record higher quality still pictures you must use the card recording mode e 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 B Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card in Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt select the desired picture size ASPECT 16 9 14 1280x720 640x 360 Record mode ASPECT 4 3 im 1280x960 Wad 640x480 Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Press the Photoshot button halfway in order to adjust focusing For auto focusing only e f you set O I S to ON then the image stabilizer function will be more effective MEGA MEGA Optical image stabilizer will be indicated eThe iris gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically Shutter chance mark O The white lamp
21. grip belt 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 e You cannot open the card slot cover when the tripod is used Insert the card first and then attach the tripod 2 Remove the Sensor tag and then fix the grip belt 33 Lens hood In order to remove the lens hood rotate it counter clockwise In order to fit it place into slot and then rotate it clockwise Attaching the lens ca The grip belt 2 a Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand Fit the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens 4 Adjust the belt length and the pad position e The lens cap and the lens cap cord come pre attached to the grip belt eWhen not using the lens cap pull the lens cap cord in the direction of the arrow e When you are not recording be sure to cover the lens with the lens cap for protection O Flip the belt O Adjust the length Q Fix the belt 14 LSQT1091 Before using Power supply B Charging the battery When this product is purchased the battery is not charged Charge the battery before using this product e Battery charging time 16 e We recommend using Panasonic batteries 12 79 elf you use other batteries we cannot guarantee the quality of this product elf the DC cable is connected to
22. gt SESSA ES O RES 4 Select start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt Quick Movie Magic 1 0E or MotionDV STUDIO 5 6E LE for DV gt gt Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV eUsing the MotionDV STUDIO for Windows a variety of visual effects can be added and titles can be created e You cannot record a video edited by the PC onto the tape in the Camcorder e When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed e When connected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possible 59 LSQT1091 With a PC With DV cable optional OS Windows 2000 XP 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with DV cable eJ A EE DES Tq Ts A AES TT S CAR CLA cA nn a 3 Select start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt Quick Movie Magic 1 0E or MotionDV STUDIO 5 6E LE for DV gt gt Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV e You can record the video edited by the PC onto the tape in the Camcorder Using on Macintosh B Operating environment on iMovie 4 iMovie HD OS Mac OS X v 10 3 to v 10 4 CPU PowerPC G3 400 MHz or
23. higher G4 G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface DV FireWire terminal IEEE1394 a eThe supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only eiMovie iMovie HD included with any new Macintosh or sold with iLife 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with the DV Interface Cable optional e For more information please contact Apple Computer Inc at http www apple com B Copying still pictures on PC 1 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode 2 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer via the supplied USB cable 3 Double click NO_NAME or Untitled displayed on the desktop eFiles are stored in 100CDPFP folder in the DCIM folder 60 LSQT1091 4 Using a drag and drop operation move the pictures you want to acquire or the folder storing those pictures to any different folder on the personal computer To disconnect USB cable safely If USB cable is disconnected while the computer is on error dialog box may appear In such a case click OK and close the dialog box By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely EN 1 Double click the icon in task tray e The hardware disconnection dialog box appears Stop 3 Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OK e You can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS operating
24. in a high temperature place eThe tape may be damaged producing mosaic like noise at the time of playback When storing the cassette after use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out e f the cassette is left for more than 6 months depending on the storage condition in the Camcorder or stopped midway the tape may sag and be damaged e Once every 6 months wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity The wound tape may stick to itself e Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays and humidity may damage the tape Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads e After use be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust and store it upright Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism e Apparatus using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys have magnetic force that is stronger than expected and they may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise 74 LSQT1091 B About the card When inserting or removing the card always set the OFF ON switch to OFF When the access lamp is illuminated During access to the card do not pull out the card rotate the mode dial turn off the power or cause any vibrations or impact Do not leave t
25. indication on the screen e The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing eDuring a 15 second or shorter recording the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly e n some cases the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time EH POWER SAVE OFF When 5 minutes passes without any operation the standby mode will be automatically set In the standby mode I blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start stop button 5b MINUTES When 5 minutes passes without any operation the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down When you want to use the Camcorder turn it on again e In the following cases the power may not turn off even when POWER SAVE 5 MINUTES is set e When connected to the AC outlet When using the AC adaptor UDS 29 LSQT1091 Record mode eWhen connected with the USB cable or the DV cable to a personal computer or other equipment eWhen in PC Connection Mode Recording check The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds After checking the Camcorder will be set to a recording pause eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display
26. is used e When the iris gain is set e Backlight compensation e Help mode e Recording check e Blank search e Soft skin e Tele macro e While recording to a tape eMagicPix e While recording to a tape eWhen the Card Recording mode is used e When setting the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO e When the MagicPix function is used eScene mode e Change of white balance e When digital zoom 10x or higher is used e When the MagicPix function is used e When the MagicPix function is used e When the scene mode is used e Variable speed eDuring repeat playback search e Deleting files e When the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK e When the file is protected e Adjusting the shutter speed iris gain e Formatting e When the write protect switch on the card is set to LOCK e Audio dubbing Others e The section of a tape recorded in LP mode e The blank section of a tape eSounds 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 Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder extended The Camcorder power is turned off automatically If yo
27. level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 O Audio output level Line 316 mV 600 Q USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant Hi Speed No copyright protection support PictBridge compliant Digital interface DV input output terminal IEEE 1394 4 pin Dimensions 78 5 mm W X72 6 mm H X 136 0 mm D 3 091 inch W X 2 859 inch H X 5 355 inch D excluding the projecting parts Mass Approx 450 e 0 99 Ibs without the supplied battery DV cassette and lens cap Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 Card memory functions Recording media SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB Maximum FAT12 and FAT16 format corresponding SDHC Memory Card 4 GB Maximum FAT32 format corresponding Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs Still picture recording file format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Still picture size 2048X 1512 2048X 1152 1600X 1200 1280X 960 1280X720 640X 480 640X 360 WEB camera Compression Motion JPEG Image size 320X 240 pixels QVGA Frame rate Approx 6 fps 77 LSQT1091 Others AC adaptor Information for your safety Power source AC 110 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 19W DC output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Camcorder operation DC 8 4 V 0 6
28. not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap When this unit is purchased the aspect ratio is set to 16 9 for recording images compatible with a wide screen TV To make this unit compatible with regular TVs 4 3 change the ASPECT setting before recording the images 37 or change the TV ASPECT setting when watching them on the connected TV 44 eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording 2 Press the recording start stop button again to pause recording e For the recording time on a tape refer to 16 e Carry out a recording check 30 to verify that the image is recorded properly e n order to find the unrecorded section carry out the blank search 30 elf you want to preserve the original sound recorded when audio dubbing 49 set ADVANCED AUDIO REC 12bit to take pictures E On screen display in the tape recording mode These are only displayed when you press the Photoshot button halfway while a card is inserted These are not displayed when using the remote control Recording time elapse Remaining tape indication Still picture size Card indication 66 Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red 6 Quality of still pictures B Concerning the remaining tape time
29. of 800x600 pixels or more Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Speaker or headphones Necessary software Windows Messenger 5 0 5 1 Windows XP MSN Messenger 7 0 7 5 Windows 2000 XP Windows Live Messenger 8 0 Windows XP DirectX 9 0b 9 0c 1 When your OS is Windows XP SP2 the USB driver is not needed This software is not compatible with a multi CPU environment 54 LSQT1091 eThis software is not compatible with a multi boot environment e Operation on Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Tablet PC Edition and 64 bit operating system is not guaranteed To use the Camcorder as a Web camera the following conditions must be met e f the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update eTo upgrade Windows XP to SP2 click start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection eTo upgrade Windows 2000 to SP4 click start gt gt Windows Update Requires Internet connection e Install Windows Messenger Windows Live Messenger Windows XP If you have a version of Windows Messenger that is older than 5 0 5 1 download the latest version 5 0 5 1 from the Microsoft Home Page The latest version of MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger can also be downloaded from the Microsoft Home Page http www microsoft com For download and installation instructions please refer to Help on the Home Page eDependin
30. para detener brevemente la AM grabaci n a Parada B Reproducci n de tarjeta e Ajuste al modo de reproducci n de imagen B Grabaci n de im genes fijas en una tarjeta Photoshot e Ajuste al modo de grabaci n de tarjeta al Reproducci n de la imagen anterior p gt Reproduccion de la siguiente imagen KR Diapositiva Reproduce por orden las imagenes fijas en la tarjeta inicio parada 87 LSQT1091 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 P Printed in Japan LSQT1091 A F1106AkO 7500 il i Il I O 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd
31. setting Refer to the operating instructions of the printer for details elt your photos are sent to a professional photo printing service please request that they are printed in their original aspect ratio e Connect the printer directly to this unit Do not use a USB hub 51 LSQT1091 With a PC With a PC Check before Use Available software and required drivers vary depending on the OS of the personal computer Check the required software and drivers with the table described below and then install them from the CD ROM Supplied CD ROM is available for Windows only Installation of drivers DUE Soft iol Windows ace 2000 Not Not Not required required required 8 Not i required 1 3 51 5 8 Not USB Not Driver available 4 2 5 required ke 2 9 Not Not Not required required iei 11 59 di Not Not Not available available available USB USB Not Driver Driver available 1 4 6 5 7 Copying files in the card onto the personal computer e PC connection mode 2 Capturing pictures on the tape to the personal computer e Tape recording mode e Tape playback mode 3 Recording pictures on the personal computer to the tape e Tape playback mode 4 Using the Camcorder as a WEB camera e Tape recording mode e Tape playback mode D No software The Camcorder is used as a removable disc 2 Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO Connect with the DV cable optional iMovie 4 iMovie HD Connect with a FireWire DV cab
32. speed aperture adjustment 41 Playback mode Playing back tap niens teet taedio 42 Slow motion playback frame by frame playback 43 Variable speed search function 43 Playback 0n Tia aa 44 Playing back EE 44 Deleting files recorded on a card 45 Formaning a cald 46 Protecting files on a card 46 Writing the printing data on a card DPOF Setting WE 46 Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card 47 Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR DUDDIPG aria N GN 47 Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing oocccccccccononcnnnononnncnnnnno 48 AUGIOQUDDINO sli 49 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 50 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge 50 With a PC Check before Use nnne 52 Using the Camcorder with a PC 52 Connecting Computer and Camcorder 53 Using as a Web Camera 54 Using Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV GTUDIO 57 Using on Macintosh cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 60 To disconnect USB cable safely 60 If you no longer need software or driver UNINS A ee ee 61 NOIES ainia ironia caia 61 Menu Ment NS m S 63 Menus related to taking pictures 65 Menus related to playback
33. the AC adaptor then the battery will not get charged Remove the DC cable from the AC adaptor 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack 2 Put the battery on the battery mount by aligning the mark and then securely plug it B Charging lamp Lights up Charging Goes off Charging completed Flashing The battery is over discharged discharged excessively In a while the lamp will light up and normal charging will start When the battery temperature is excessively high or low the CHARGE lamp flashes and the charging time will be longer than normal CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions E Connecting to the AC outlet 1 Connect the AC cable to the AC adaptor and the AC jack 2 Connect the DC cable to the AC adaptor 3 Connect the DC cable to this product eThe output plug of the AC cable is not completely connected to the AC adaptor jack As shown in there is a gap e Do not use the power cord for other equipment since the power cord is exclusively designed for this Camcorder Do not use the power cord from other equipment for this Camcorder B Attaching the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks Bg Removing the battery While sliding the BATTERY lever sl
34. the Camcorder has been automatically detected Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the RESET button with the boss O The Camcorder will be activated A If you do not press the RESET button the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later Even after you press the RESET button the indication may still appear repeatealy If so the Camcorder needs repair Detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself Even if connected by the USB cable the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC Is the USB driver installed 54 When the USB cable is disconnected an error message will appear on PC To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the ISS icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen The Camcorder malfunctions on editing dubbing from digital video equipment or using MotionDV STUDIO 5 6E LE for DV or Quick Movie Magic 1 0E If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP recording mode 12bit and 16bit sound recording mode 4 3 and wide recorded and unrecorded parts the Camcorder may malfunction at a point where the mode switches When you edit do not record in multiple modes The warning alarm indication appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB camera mode Did you press the men
35. the TV 5 Move the joystick down to select the I icon to stop playback e Whenever plugging in the S Video terminal plug in the VIDEO IN terminal and AUDIO IN terminal too eUse the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down B if the image or audio from this Camcorder is not output on the TV e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go eCheck the 12bit AUDIO settings 50 e Check the connected terminal e Check the TV s input setting input switch For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 44 LSQT1091 B To display the on screen information on the TV The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder operation icon time code and mode indication etc can be displayed on the TV This operation is only available when using the remote control 1 Press the EXT DISPLAY button on the remote control PHOTO poeti SHOT OO DATE o e Press the button again to erase the information EXT DISPLAY Playing back card eSet to Card Playback Mode An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor al Plays back the previous picture gt Plays back the next picture gt I Slide show Plays back the still pictures on the card in order start pause eThe power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Card playback mode e
36. the icon during the recording pause Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the recording check icon c ef A ION p e Eft b2 2NEXT cA a e The RECORDING CHECK STARTED indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder Blank search function Searches for the last part of the image recorded unused part of the tape After the search is finished the blank search function is canceled and the Camcorder is put into recording pause eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick right to select the blank search icon Wc Ja 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the center of the joystick Sa A gt se E tea 4 30 LSQT1091 B Stopping blank search midway through Move the joystick down to select the Bl icon e f the cassette tape has no blank part then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape eThe 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 on a card while recording image onto a tape You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the Photoshot button
37. the viewfinder and extend it by pinching the extension knob 1 Pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow e t can open up to 90 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference eThe viewfinder will be activated If the LCD monitor is opened the viewfinder will be deactivated B Adjusting the field of view 1 Adjust the focus by sliding the eyepiece corrector knob elt can rotate up to 180 towards the lens or 12 30 45PM 90 towards the viewfinder OCT 15 2007 eThe brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu e f it is forcibly opened or rotated the Camcorder may be damaged or fail elf the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards 12 30 45PM the lens and the viewfinder is extended when OCT 15 2007 recording yourself the LCD monitor and the viewfinder simultaneously light e You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder from the menu 18 LSQT1091 Before using Quick Start When Quick Start is ON the battery power is still being consumed even when the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are closed The Camcorder will resume recording pause mode about 1 7 seconds after the LCD Monitor and the Viewfinder are reopened e Please note in Quick Start Mode approximately half the pause recording power is being consumed Using Quick Start Mode will reduce the battery recording playback time eThis is only activated in the following cas
38. to SAVE recording cannot be performed 20 Is the tape wound to the end Insert a new cassette Is the recording mode set When in the playback mode recording cannot be performed 21 Has condensation occurred No operation other than cassette removal can be performed when condensation occurs Wait until the condensation indication disappears 72 Is the cassette cover open If the cover is open the Camcorder may not operate normally Close the cassette cover 20 2 The screen has changed suddenly Has the demonstration started In the Tape Recording mode if you set DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette and a card the demonstration starts For normal use set this function to OFF 65 69 LSQT1091 Others A cassette cannot be inserted Has condensation occurred Wait until the condensation indication disappears 4 Auto focus function does not work Is manual focus mode selected If auto focus mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted There are some recording subjects and surroundings for which the auto focus does not operate correctly 76 If so use the manual focus mode to adjust the focus 40 5 The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording Is the AGS function activated Record in the normal horizontal position or set AGS to OFF 36 Indications 1 A sentence is displayed in red in the screen center Head the contents and respond to th
39. to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the soft skin icon LEAL a j j Ml tase p Ec Kg FT lt eThe SOFT de MOE ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder Bg To cancel the soft skin mode Select the A icon again eThe SOFT SKIN MODE OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder elt the background or anything else in the scene has colors similar to the skin color they will also be smoothed e f the brightness is insufficient the effect may not be clear Record mode E uA 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 50 cm 20 inches eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick right to select the tele macro icon MOE e idh A eThe TELE MACRO ONT indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder elf the magnification is 10x or less then it is automatically set to 10x Bg To cancel the tele macro function Select the icon again eThe TELE MACRO OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder elf a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually e n the following cases the tel
40. 0 e Color balance and focus may not be adjusted depending on light sources or scenes If so manually adjust the white balance and focus MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS e Scene mode setting 38 e White balance setting 39 e Shutter speed setting 41 elris gain value setting 41 e Focus setting 40 Bg Recording mode You can switch the tape recording mode eSet to Tape Recording Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC or ADVANCED gt gt REC SPEED SP or LP If the LP mode is selected the recording time will be 1 5 times the SP mode but some functions will be disabled eWe recommend using the SP mode for important recording e n order to fully exhibit the performances of the LP mode we recommend using Panasonic cassettes marked LP mode elt is not possible to dub audio onto image recorded in the LP mode 49 e n the LP mode the picture quality will not be degraded in comparison with the SP mode but mosaic noise may appear on the playback image or some functions may be disabled ePlayback on other digital video equipment or on digital video equipment without the LP mode ePlayback of the image on other digital video equipment recorded in the LP mode eSlow frame by frame playback Record mode Recording on a tape Remove the lens cap 14 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached the automatic white balance adjustment may
41. 0 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended Interface USB 1 1 or later A type eThe USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard with the OS For Macintosh OS Mac OS X v 10 3 to v 10 4 CPU PowerPC G3 400 MHz or higher G4 Gi5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo RAM 64 MB or more eThe USB equipment operates with the driver installed as standard with the OS Bg Using the Built in SD Drive By connecting the Camcorder and personal computer with the USB cable you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your personal computer 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Camcorder 2 Set the Camcorder to PC Connection Mode 3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with the USB cable lt C SESE ESOS RS CSS TES LC c 4 Camcorder power is turned on 5 For Windows 2000 users open My Computer and click Removable Disk For Windows XP users click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and then OK 6 Double click a file you want to view e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Do not change file or folder names on the personal computer The images on the Memory Card may not be viewable on the Camcorder eThe appropriate driver to recognize the Camcorder is automatically insta
42. 00 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Service
43. 5 A Battery charging Dimensions 61 mm W X32 mm H X91 mm D 2 40 inch W X 1 26 inch H X 3 58 inch D Mass Approx 110 g 0 24 Ibs Specifications may change without prior notice Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Card optional 16 9 mode PICTURE SIZE 16 MB SC ION ICI ome a0 a80 130 200 EOE SE IN SE DE EET ass me 1760 seo 530 et 210 330 512MB a20 7040 1040 1600 4i0 650 168 740 4080 2000 3200 820 1200 265 14080 28160 4250 6510 1680 2630 468 28160 56320 6350 12780 3290 5170 4 3 mode 8MB 45 95 9 5 5 9 83 5 Come 0 me zr s m s s 5 32MB 220 440 47 75 30 47 18 29 ome aso ss o 15s es o 39 9 tes me so 1760 186 300 120 185 75 120 ew 1700 a20 soo 620 250 S90 160 250 ae sso zo40 780 1280 500 780 320 45 168 7040 14080 1550 2470 1010 1550 680 990 28 14080 26160 3160 5090 2050 5160 1280 200 465 28160 56320 6210 es7o 4020 6210 2530 3950 ex is displayed only in Tape Recording Mode e The numbers shown in the table are approximations eThese figures vary depending on the subject being photographed 78 LSQT1091 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory PV DAC14 CGR DUOGA 1B CGA DU12A 1B CGA DU21A 1B PV DDC9 For
44. CT 44 4 LANGUAGE 24 Menu Menus related to taking pictures B DATE TIME This switches between date and time indications e The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape card e You can also show or change the date time indication by repeatedly pressing the DATE TIME button on the remote control B AUDIO REC Switches the audio PCM audio recording Systems 12bit Records audio in 12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed 16bit Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks Audio can be recorded in higher quality If audio signals are dubbed then the original audio signals will be erased BH DISPLAY Set to ON and the display mode can be switched to all functions Set to OFF and it can be switched to minimum display mi BEEP SOUND Set to ON and confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you turn on the power eWhen the unit goes from quick start standby mode to recording pause 2 Beeps eWhen you pause recording eWhen you turn off the power e When the unit goes into quick start standby mode 2 Beeps for 4 times e When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to SAVE is inserted condensation occurs 72 and at other times Check the sentence displayed on the screen 67 Menus related to playback B REC
45. DATA Set to ON and the settings shutter speed iris gain values and white balance settings 39 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback elf the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch was set to AUTO when recording AUTO appears on the display e When there is no data appears on the display e f data recorded on this unit is played back on other equipment or a tape recorded on other equipment is played back on this unit the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally ll AUDIO OUT This switches the sound to be played back STEREO Stereo sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound Other menus B INITIAL SET When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions set to YES for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition EN DEMO MODE If you set to DEMO MODE gt gt ON without inserting a cassette and a card the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the demonstration mode is canceled If no operations take place for approx 10 minutes the demonstration mode automatically starts To terminate the demonstration mode insert a cassette or a card or set to DEMO MODE gt gt OFF For normal
46. DIGITAL Palmcorder Panasoni c Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No PV G 320 PEN AA x AH NN CUA MX A V AA CANA MCN AAK MA d SR ACUDAN ehe NN S Before connecting operating or adjusting this product please read the instructions completely Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida LEICA S Mini Ar e d DICOMAR PictBridge For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinto For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca P LSQT1091 A Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today Used properly we re sure it will Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No underside of your Camcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder Serial No information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your IN Camcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long Play LP mode It is recommended that only casset
47. Driver DirectX 9 0b is automatically installed e Quick Movie Magic 57 Using the Quick Movie Magic software allows you to easily import video on a tape to a personal computer and then auto edit the imported video For advanced importing and editing use MotionDV STUDIO With a PC eMotionDV STUDIO 57 Using the MotionDV STUDIO software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or images viewed through the lens of a Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder with the DV cable also allows you to output images edited on the personal computer to the tape in the Camcorder 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete eSetup window will disappear when the installation is complete Note If a window does not appear automatically click the start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D InstMenu exe and click OK D is used when the CD ROM drive is drive D Connecting Computer and Camcorder Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to be connected B Operating environment e Despite having the operating environment indicated it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers For Windows OS IBM9 PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional CPU Intel Pentium Il 30
48. ER 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 ASSISTANCE please contact Our Customer Care Centre Telephone 905 624 5505 1 800 1 800 561 5505 Fax st 905 238 2360 Email link Customer support on www panasonic ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www panasonic ca Link Servicentres M locator under Customer support 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 84 LSQT1091 Others Index B Numerics Z3 FUNCION iria 37 MA AC Adaptor nai dumb dead utt 15 74 APOMU MOTTA 41 Audio DUBBING d eode bod tone tatus oho 49 Auto Ground Directional Standby AGS 36 agb Backlight Compensation 33 Black Balatni68 eee RE iren pedo 40 Blank Search iii eae ele 30 aC Camcorder Accessory Order Form 80 Card Playback 2
49. Even if the operation icon does not appear the previous or next picture can be displayed e While the data on a card are played back do not operate the mode dial e When the access lamp is lit do not remove the card e Depending on the picture size it may take time to display the file e f you attempt to play back file recorded in a different format or file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the you mong UNPLAYABLE CARD indication may appear as warning e When playing back still pictures recorded in 4 3 mode BNL 2u 1 Dall 03 on a wide screen TV the picture quality may deteriorate e When playing back a file recorded on other equipment the date and time display is different from when it was recorded B To display multiple playback files Multiple files on the card 6 files on 1 screen are displayed 1 Move the amp VOL 4 lever to switch the images Sr i W Mi m NO 1 100 0001 Towards Fullscreen display Displays 1 image Towards Multi screen display Displays 6 files on 1 screen e n the multi screen display e Move the joystick to select a file The selected file will be encircled by a orange frame and press to determine it The selected file is full screen displayed e f there are 7 files or more then move the joystick The next or previous multi screen will be displayed B About the compatibility of still pictures eThe Camco
50. F when not using the Camcorder eThe Status indicator goes off when the power turns off Before using B How to turn the power on and off with the LCD monitor viewfinder When the power switch is set to ON the power can be turned on and off with the LCD monitor and the viewfinder when the unit is in Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode T OFF ON 1 Open the LCD monitor out or extend the viewfinder to use 18 e The LCD monitor or viewfinder will be activated 2 Close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder eThe power will not turn off unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted eThe Status indicator automatically goes off and the power turns off If quick start is set to ON 79 the unit goes into quick start standby mode and the Status indicator lights green eThe power does not turn off even if the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted while recording on a tape 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder to turn the power on and use the Camcorder again eThe Status indicator lights red and the power turns on Setting date and time When the Camcorder is turned on for the first time SET DATE AND TIME will appear SET DATE AND TIME e Select YES and press the center of the joystick Perform steps 2 and 3 below to set the date time If the screen shows the incorrect date time then adjust it eSet to Tape Recording Mode
51. 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 9 USB terminal Y 50 52 DC input terminal DC C C IN 75 11 DV input output terminal DV 47 48 50 57 60 12 Battery holder 13 Battery release lever BATTERY 75 Power switch OFF ON 16 15 Status indicator 76 Menu button MENU 24 Joystick 22 Mode dial 27 Recording start stop button 29 LCD monitor 8 75 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 21 LCD monitor open part 8 22 Speaker 42 23 Card access lamp 21 Card slot 27 25 Card slot cover 20 Cassette holder 20 Accessory shoe e Accessories such as a Video DC light optional are attached here Cassette eject lever OPEN EJECT 20 Cassette cover 20 Zoom lever W T 32 Volume lever X8 VOL 4 22 GD Photoshot button 30 31 13 LSQT1091 Before using eWhen you remove the lens cap press the knobs o gt ye How to remove the Sensor tag for U S A only 1 Flip the
52. O PLAY Cu zaU STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV STOP 5 Move the joystick up to select the 0 11 icon again or press the II button on the remote control to stop recording Recorder 6 Stop playback Player Edit mode B To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is standby for recording move the joystick down and select the Bl icon or press the W button on the remote control e Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing or the dubbing may not be completed properly elf a picture bilingual video etc containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed select the desired sound by SETUP AUDIO OUT on playback e Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394 you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases For more information see the instructions for equipment connected e Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the AUDIO REC mode of the playback tape e The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images elf a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard is recorded by the Camcorder the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns at playback e Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable e While pictures are input
53. RE SIZE is set to other than 0 2m or 034 the mega pixel recording mode is set gelt is not possible to press the PHOTO SHOT button on the remote control halfway E On screen display in the card recording mode E a XS A Ug um LXV LET SEA 1 Still picture size 2 Card indication 66 3 Number of recordable still pictures When no picture can be recorded this indication will flash in red 4 Quality of still pictures B Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt select the desired picture size ASPECT 16 9 2048x 1152 640 x 360 ASPECT 4 3 31 LSQT1091 Record mode 2048x 1512 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 e When you purchase this unit ASPECT is set to 16 9 The sides of pictures recorded when 16 9 is set may be cut at printing Check before printing Bg Select the picture quality for photoshot images 1 Set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt select the desired picture quality 3 High picture quality e Normal picture quality e You can also change the picture quality on ADVANCED gt gt PICT QUALITY in the tape recording mode B Recording with a shutter operation effect You can add a shutter operation simulating sound 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt SHTR EFFECT gt gt ON Bg About the shutter chance mark eThe shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode e When t
54. REC es USB FUNCTION 55 D ZOON 33 ZOOM MIC 33 3 SETUP DISPLAY 65 DATE TIME es POWER SAVE 29 QUICK START 19 AGS 36 REMOTE 27 BEEP SOUND es POWER LCD 25 LCD SET 25 EVF SET 25 INITIAL SET es DEMO MODE es 4 LANGUAGE 24 B gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Y BASIC USB FUNCTION SETUP ENTER 1 BASIC DATE TIME es USB FUNCTION 55 EXIT CID 2 ADVANCED REC SPEED 28 REC STDBY 48 REC DATA 65 PICT QUALITY 32 REPEAT PLAY 42 3 SETUP 12bit AUDIO 50 AUDIO OUT es DISPLAY 65 REMOTE 27 POWER LCD 25 LCD SET 25 EVF SET 25 POWER SAVE 29 TV ASPECT 44 4 LANGUAGE 24 63 LSQT1091 B C CARD RECORDING MENU 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 38 PICT QUALITY 32 PICTURE SIZE 31 ASPECT 37 CLOCK SET 77 2 ADVANCED O 1 S 38 GUIDE LINES A8 SHTR EFFECT 32 3 SETUP DISPLAY os DATE TIME es POWER SAVE 29 QUICK START 19 REMOTE 27 BEEP SOUND 65 POWER LCD 25 LCD SET 25 EVF SET 25 INITIAL SET es 4 LANGUAGE 24 64 LSQT1091 Menu B C3 CARD PLAYBACK MENU SETUP ENTER EXIT Ga 1 BASIC DATE TIME es PROTECT 46 2 ADVANCED DPOF SET 46 FORMAT CARD 46 3 SETUP DISPLAY 65 REMOTE 27 POWER LCD 25 LCD SET 25 EVF SET 25 POWER SAVE 29 TV ASPE
55. S DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS 2 LSQT1091 THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U S A FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for co
56. SIC ASPECT 4 3 4 3 Function Set BASIC gt gt ASPECT gt gt 16 9 eThe default setting is 16 9 e n the wide screen mode the menu screens operation icons and other screen displays appear horizontally oriented e When images are played back on a TV screen the date time indication may be erased in some cases e Depending on the TV the picture quality may deteriorate e f still pictures recorded with a 4 3 aspect ratio are played back when TV ASPECT is set to 16 9 part of the operation icons and other displays will appear on the black bands on the left and right of the picture e Concerning the TV to be connected and TV used for playback e When playing back images taken by this unit on a TV screen change the setting established by Tape Card playback mode SETUP gt gt TV ASPECT to match the aspect ratio 4 3 or 16 9 of the TV monitor to be connected 44 eDepending on the settings of the TV connected the images may not be displayed properly For more information please read the operating instructions for the TV 37 LSQT1091 Record mode Optical image stabilizer function This feature reduces the jitter caused by hand movement when recording eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt O I S gt gt ON b Lc P PE Bg To cancel the optical image stabilizer function Set ADVANCED gt gt O I S gt gt OFF e When record
57. T SWITCH An irregularity in the equipment has been detected Press the RESET button 77 This may solve the problem 67 LSQT1091 Others 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 Connection 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 PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2 0 The Camcorder is connected to a personal computer that does not support USB 2 0 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 CAN NOT OPERATE MOTION DV MODE You are attempting to change D ZOOM setting during MotionDV Mode 68 LSQT1091 Functions that 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 Conditions which disable the functions Functions eDigital zoom eWhen the Card Recording e Fade mode is used e When the MagicPix function
58. T1091 Before using How to use the joystick Bg Basic joystick operations Operations on the menu screen and selection of files to be played back on the multi image display Move the joystick up down left or right to select an item or file and then push in the center to set it o Select by moving up Select by moving down Select by moving left Select by moving right Set by pushing the center lg Joystick and screen display Push the center of the joystick and icons will be displayed on the screen Each time the joystick is moved down the indication changes In the Tape playback mode or the Card playback mode the icons will be automatically displayed on the screen 1 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO 1 3 A EN Backlight compensation La gt 8 Help mode Le al 8 Sot skin mode La 2 3 gt Tele macro fas A w MagcP ia a Le Recording check u gt Blank search La e Q is displayed while recording on a tape 22 LSQT1091 2 Tape recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL 58 is or gain vae Jar 4 4 A WE White balance fom gt Shutterspeed AE ig peer je e Q is displayed while recording on a tape e is displayed only when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to FOCUS 3 Tape playback mode A ww Playback pause Vim Stop 3 5 4a Rewind review playback
59. To return to normal playback Press the VAR SEARCH button or PLAY kl button on the remote control eimages may be shown in a mosaic like pattern eThe sound is muted during search eThis function is canceled when the operation icon is displayed e When you cue review playback at 20x the speed switches to 10x near the end of the tape 10x flashes on the screen 43 LSQT1091 Playback mode Playback on TV Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV Insert a recorded tape or card into this Camcorder e Be sure that the power of the unit is turned off before connecting it to a TV 1 Connect the Camcorder and a TV e Connect the Camcorder and a TV by using the Multi cable elf the TV has an S Video terminal then also connect to this terminal It allows you to enjoy more beautiful images Do not forget to also connect to the Video and Audio terminals 2 Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode or Card Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV e f the images are not played back correctly on the TV e g they are displayed vertically perform the menu operations in accordance with the aspect ratio of the TV monitor Set SETUP TV ASPECT 16 9 or 4 3 4 Move the joystick up to select the P I 1 icon to start playback eThe image and audio are output on
60. Y gt gt ON eThe 5 indication appears In order to cancel the repeat playback mode set REPEAT PLAY gt gt OFF or turn off the power eWhen you set USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM and then connect the USB cable the repeat playback mode is canceled Bg Settings on the audio e f you cannot listen to the desired audio when playing back a tape check the settings in SETUP 12bit AUDIC e When you record and dub the audio in 12bit and set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX the audio will be played back in stereo sound regardless of the settings in AUDIO OUT dde mode Slow motion playback frame by frame playback eSet to Tape Playback Mode Slow motion playback can only be performed by using the remote control Slow motion playback If the image is recorded in the SP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 5 the normal speed If the image is recorded in the LP mode then it will be played back at a speed approx 1 3 the normal speed 1 Press the lt t button or the gt button on the remote control Sle STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV e lf the slow motion playback continues for approx 10 minutes or more then the playback will automatically stop 10 minutes of slow motion playback is equivalent to approx 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx 3 minutes in the LP mode Frame by frame playback 1 During playback press the IH button on the r
61. a card cannot be deleted Is the file protected Protected files cannot be deleted 46 Forthe SD Card if the write protect switch is set to LOCK then deletion is disabled 21 3 Photoshot playback images do not look normal e The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up on a cassette or a personal computer is recommended 4 Even if a card is formatted it cannot be used e Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged Please consult a dealer Use an SD Card from 8 MB to 4 GB with this unit 79 5 During playback UNPLAYABLE CARD is displayed e The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged 6 When the SD card is inserted in another device it is not recognized e Check that the device is compatible with the capacity or type of SD card SD Memory Card SDHC Memory Card that you inserted 21 62 Refer to the operating instructions of the device for details Others 1 The indication disappears the screen is frozen or no operation can be performed e Turn off the power to the Camcorder If the power cannot be turned off press the RESET button or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it After that turn on the power again If normal operation is still not restored detach the power connected and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from 2 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed An irregularity in
62. aken during recording set ADVANCED gt gt AUDIO REC 12bit to take pictures When set 16bit the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing eSet BASIC gt gt REC SPEED gt gt SP to take pictures B To play back the sound recorded with audio dubbing You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound Set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It only plays back the original sound ST2 It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing e During audio dubbing it is automatically set to ST2 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC personal computer via a DV Interface Cable optional using products and software from a number of video editing software companies Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface Panasonic DVC are OHCI compliant and should have no problem working with any OHCI compliant FireWire Card Video Editing software package MIX EN e LC zs D CCP VEA Ce ES CARAS EES sss e Personal computer must be equipped with a DV Terminal eDuring Camcorder playback do not disconnect the DV Interface Cab
63. at your destination If you drop the battery accidentally check to see if the terminals are deformed e Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or AC adaptor Do not throw old battery into fire e Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged the battery has worn out Please purchase a new battery 73 LSQT1091 Others B About the AC adaptor e f the battery is warm charging requires more time than normal e f the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE lamp may continue flashing and the battery may not be charged After the battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently recharging starts automatically So wait for a while If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging the battery or AC adaptor may be faulty If so please contact a dealer e f you use the AC adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC adaptor 1 m 3 3 feet or more away from radio eWhen using the AC adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC cable from the AC jack If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean Bg About the cassette Never place the cassette
64. cene brighter in dark conditions 4 Spotlight mode e To make the subject under a spotlight look more attractive 5 87 Surf amp snow mode e To record images in bright places such as ski slopes and beaches Record mode Bg To cancel the scene mode function Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt OFF or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO Sports mode e This mode reduces Camcorder shakes for slow motion playback or playback pause of recorded pictures e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elt you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elt the brightness is insufficient the sports mode does not function The X indication flashes e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker Portrait mode e f this mode is used indoors the screen may flicker If so change the scene mode setting to OFF Low light mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be recorded finely Spotlight mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish and the periphery of the recorded image extremely dark Surf amp snow mode elf the recording subject is extremely bright the recorded image may become whitish Recordin
65. ception is the combination of MSN Messenger and Windows Live Messenger elt the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status ein the WEB CAMERA mode video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card e You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the PC ein the WEB CAMERA mode the audio may be interrupted in the middle of communication depending on the communication environment or the performance of the personal computer Bg Setting up Windows Messenger When starting Windows Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Click here to sign in 2 Select NET Messaging Service and click OK 3 After the NET Passport Wizard is displayed click Next e Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone eTocommunicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 4 According to the procedures displayed on the screen continue the setup 55 LSQT1091 With a PC 5 After the setup is completed sign in and start Windows Messenger eWindows Messenger is activated 6 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools me
66. d set the OFF ON switch to OFF e f the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost 1 Turn off the power e Check that the Status indicator has gone off 2 Open the card slot cover a f 4 Before using 3 Insert remove the card into from the card slot e When inserting a card face the label side towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes e When removing the card press the center of the card and then pull it straight out 4 Securely close the card slot cover E Concerning the card e Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer This operation may make the card unusable e4 GB Memory Cards must be SDHC Memory Cards eMemory Cards greater than 4 GB without the SDHC Logo are not compliant with the SD specifications Bg Card access lamp E eWhen the Camcorder accesses the card reading recording playback erasing etc the access lamp lights up e f the following operations are performed when the access lamp is lit then the card or the recorded data may be damaged or the Camcorder may malfunction e Inserting or removing the card eOperating the OFF ON switch or the mode dial eRemoving the battery or AC adaptor g SD Card e The memory capacity indicated on the SD Ca
67. d by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s 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 Licensee s own expense 7 LSQT1091 Contents Before using Quick GUI ecaa 10 ACCOSSOMOS ii Iesu eee tui ea edet 12 Parts identification and handling 12 Attaching the lens cap 14 How to remove the Sensor tag LOPES A OMY ems Ds md don SOR Praed des 14 THEOD Dolar 14 STT EE 15 Charging time and recordable time 16 Turning the Camcorder on 16 Setting date and me 17 Using the LCD monitor sssssssseseeeeeeeeeeeeene ne 18 Using the Viewfinder 18 QUIE BEBE ee 19 Inserting removing a cassette nneeeee 20 Inserting removing a card 20 Selecting a mode AANER 21 How to use the joystick 22 Help MOOG EE 23
68. d cleaning One possible cause is that normal recording could not be performed because the heads were dirty at the time of recording Clean the heads and perform recording and playback again If normal playback can be performed the heads are clean Before an important recording be sure to conduct a test recording to make sure that normal recording can be performed e f the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the problem may be the tape If so try another cassette e During playback the picture or sound may be interrupted momentarily but this is not a malfunction of the Camcorder One possible cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads Bg About the Camcorder eWhen the Camcorder is used for a long time the Camcorder body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction Keep the Digital Video Camcorder as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc elf you use the Digital Video Camcorder on top of or near a TV the pictures and sound on the Digital Video Camcorder may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation
69. drop or bump it A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its housing causing it to malfunction Do not use benzine paint thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Camcorder e Before cleaning detach the battery or pull out the AC cable from the AC jack eThe Camcorder body may be discolored and the surface finish may peel off e Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to remove dust and fingerprints To remove stubborn stains wring well a cloth that is soaked in a neutral detergent diluted with water and wipe the Camcorder with it Afterwards wipe it with a dry cloth e When you use a chemical dust cloth follow the instructions Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use elf you use the Camcorder for a long time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction eThis Camcorder is not intended for business use When you are not going to use Camcorder for an extended time e When storing the unit in a cupboard or a cabinet it is recommended that you put a desiccant silica gel in with it B About the battery The battery used in the Camcorder is a rechargeable lithium ion battery This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity and the effect of temperature increases with increasing or decreasing temperature In the low temperature range the fully charged indication may not appear or the low battery indication may appear about 5 minutes aft
70. e Self timer recording You can record still pictures on a card using the timer eSet to Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the self timer recording icon 3 x AH A Bae APTO Es V y f T Kik 1 2MEXT CULA C EAS eThe SELF TIMER ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 3 Press the Photoshot button TOL e After the 3 indication flashes for approx 10 seconds recording will start After recording the self timer will be canceled e f you press the Photoshot button BY halfway and then fully the subject is focused when the button is pressed halfway e When you press the Photoshot button ICH fully the subject is focused just before recording Bg To stop the timer midway through Press the MENU button eThe self timer standby mode is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial Wide 4 3 function This allows you to record images compatible with wide screen TVs Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16 9 aspect ratio 4 3 Function Images are recorded with a 4 3 aspect ratio eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Wide Function Set BASIC ASPECT 16 9 4 3 Function Set BASIC ASPECT 4 3 Bg To Cancel the Wide 4 3 Function Wide Function Set BA
71. e When you are zooming in on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 1 m 3 3 feet or further from the Camcorder e When the zoom speed is high the subject may not be focused easily e When the zoom magnification is 1X the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx 4 cm 1 6 inches away from the lens eBe aware that a mechanical sound may be recorded when the W T lever is released while zooming Gently move the zoom lever back to it s original position before releasing it Record mode B 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 25x to 700x eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 25x or 700 x OFF Optical zoom only Up to 10x 25x Digital zoom Up to 25x 700x Digital zoom Up to 700x e The larger the digital zoom magnification the more the image quality is degraded eWhen the Card Recording mode is used the digital zoom function cannot be used B About the variable speed zoom function eThe zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the W T lever eThe variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control Bg To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele shot o
72. e for actual recording e The actual time may become shorter than this The recordable time shown in the table are approximations The recordable time will become shorter in the following cases e When you use both the viewfinder and the LCD monitor simultaneously while rotating the LCD monitor frontward to record yourself etc 16 LSQT1091 eWhen you use this Camcorder with the LCD monitor lit up with the POWER LCD setting eThe batteries heat up after use or charging The main unit of the Camcorder being used will also heat up This is normal e Along with the reduction of the battery capacity the display will change zzzi ZZ gt EEZ gt gg l the battery discharges then amer will flash Turning the Camcorder on When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached the automatic white balance adjustment 75 may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap E How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to ON e The Status indicator lights red and the power turns on e In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode if the OFF ON switch is set to ON while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted the power turns off B How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF eSet the OFF ON switch to OF
73. e gain values 41 LSQT1091 Playback mode Playback mode Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode An operation icon automatically appears on the LCD monitor Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the IH icon kk Fastforward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the ki icon B Stop eThe power will not turn off when the LCD monitor and the viewfinder are closed and retracted during Tape playback mode e During cue review playback fast moving images may show noise as a mosaic e Before and after cue review playback the screen may become blue for a moment or images may be disturbed 42 LSQT1091 E To adjust volume Adjust the speaker volume for playback 1 Move the 5 VOL lever to adjust the volume Towards increases the volume Towards decreases the volume The nearer the bar is to the higher the volume e On the remote control press the T button to increase the volume or the W button to decrease it eWhen the adjustment is completed the volume indication will disappear elf you do not hear the sound check the settings of SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO Bg Repeat playback When the tape end is reached the tape will be rewound and played back again 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt REPEAT PLA
74. e macro function is canceled eThe zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x eThe power is off or the mode dial is operated Fade in fade out function Fade in The image and audio gradually appear Fade out The image and audio gradually disappear eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick left to select the fade icon li 1M 4 r el eThe FADE ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 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 B To cancel fading Select the gl icon again eThe FADE OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder 35 LSQT1091 Record mode Bg To select the color for fade in fade out The color which appears in fading pictures can be selected 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt FADE COLOR gt gt BLACK or WHITE e 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 Wind noise reduction function This reduces the wind noise coming into the microphone when recording eSet t
75. e the cassette cover tightly e When inserting a previously recorded cassette use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording If you are overwriting a previously recorded cassette be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording e When closing the cassette cover do not get anything such as a cable caught in the cover e After use be sure to rewind the cassette completely remove it and put it in a case Store the case in an upright position 74 e f the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit do not open the cassette cover otherwise 20 LSQT1091 condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape 72 Bg When the cassette holder does not come out e Close the cassette cover completely and then open it again completely e Check if the battery has run down B When the cassette holder cannot be housed eSet the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again e Check if the battery has run down B Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider of a cassette is opened slide in the direction of the SAVE arrow the cassette cannot be recorded When recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette slide in the direction of the REC arrow Inserting removing a card Before inserting removing a car
76. ecording and the sound dubbed at a 70 LSQT1091 later time To hear the sounds separately set to ST1 or ST2 50 Have you set SETUP gt gt AUDIO OUT gt gt STEREO and reproduced a picture containing the main sound and sub sound Set to L to hear main sound and set to R to hear the sub sound 65 3 Audio dubbing cannot be performed Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette open If it is open set to SAVE audio dubbing cannot be performed 20 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP mode LP mode does not allow audio dubbing 28 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit mode when recording 5 Sounds cannot be played back Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is being played have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO ST2 To play back a cassette with no audio dubbing set 12bit AUDIO ST1 50 Is the variable speed search function working Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control to cancel the variable speed search function 43 Playback Pictures DE Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen The playback images are vertical Have you selected video input
77. efore the condensation indication disappears Watch for condensation even before the condensation indication is displayed e f the indicator of the condensation does not display on the LCD screen and or EVF and you notice condensation on the lens or the main unit do not open the cassette cover otherwise condensation may be formed on the heads or the cassette tape When the lens is fogged Set the OFF ON switch to DFF and leave the Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fogging disappears naturally B About dirty heads If video heads the parts that closely contact with the tape become dirty normal recording and playback are not properly performed Clean the heads with the digital video head cleaner e Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder set it to the Tape Playback Mode and play it back for about 10 seconds If you do not stop the playback it automatically stops about 15 seconds later e We recommend cleaning the heads periodically 72 LSQT1091 If the heads become dirty NEED HEAD CLEANING appears during recording During playback moreover the following symptoms appear eMosaic like noise appears partially or the sound is interrupted eBlack or blue mosaic like horizontal stripes appear e The whole screen becomes blue and there is no picture or sound When normal playback cannot be performed even after the hea
78. em 67 2 The time code becomes inaccurate The time code indication counter may not be constant in the reversed slow motion playback but this is not a malfunction The remaining tape time indication disappears The remaining tape time indication may disappear temporarily during frame by frame playback or other operation If you continue ordinary recording or playback the indication is restored The remaining tape time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time If scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be correctly displayed In some cases the remaining tape time indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time A function indication such as mode indication remaining tape time indication or time code indication is not shown If you set SETUP DISPLAY OFF indications other than the tape running condition warning and date indications disappear Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Camcorder Is the volume too low During playback push the XR VOL lever to display the volume indication and adjust it 42 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time Have you set SETUP gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt MIX If you set AUDIO REC 12bit and dub audio to a recorded tape you can hear the sound on r
79. emarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation e Apple Mac OS iMovie iMovie HD FireWire are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries e All other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations e Microsoft product screen shot s reprinted with permission from Microsoft Corporation eThe names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text Depending on the operating environment and other factors the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen e Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well eThese instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer e Do not disconnect USB cable while the status indicator of Camcorder is on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer elf the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running the Camcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the Messenger reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Messenger e Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such a
80. emote control 2 Press the lt t button or the gt button on the remote control REW PLAY DIO gt STILL ADV eg STILL ADV VAD e Pushing the S VOL4 lever towards T normal direction or towards W reversed direction of this Camcorder during playback pause also turns into the frame by frame playback If you keep pushing the lever then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame eThe pause icon appears for an instant Continuous frame by frame playback will start after the pause icon disappears Bg To return to normal playback Press the PLAY BP button on the remote control or move the joystick up to the gt icon to start playback Slow motion playback e n the reversed slow motion playback the time code indication may be unstable Frame by frame playback e Press and hold the 4t or the gt button in the playback pause and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame Variable speed search function The speed of cue review playback can be varied This operation is only available when using the remote control e Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape 1 Press the VAR SEARCH button on the remote control 2 Press the A or V button to vary the speed VAR SEARCH MENU e The speeds for cue review playback are 1 5x SP mode slow motion playback only 1 3x LP mode slow motion playback only 2x 5x 10x 20x Bg
81. environment and the mode of the Camcorder eMake sure Camcorder s Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable Also 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 If the above operation is not performed correctly when data is copied from the personal computer to an SD 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 e When SD Card is removed With a PC eWhen Camcorder power is turned OFF When using on Macintosh Drag the NO_NAME or Untitled disk icon to the Trash and then disconnect the USB cable If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall 1 Select start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel select the software or the driver from Add Remove Programs to uninstall eUninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS Notes e Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Pentium Intel Core Duo and Intel Core Solo are the registered trad
82. er the start of use At high temperature moreover the protection function may work disabling use of the Camcorder Be sure to detach the battery after use e f the battery is left attached to the Camcorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Camcorder power is OFF If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a long time over discharge takes place The battery may become unusable after it is charged eThe battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity with as constant temperature as possible Recommended temperature 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F Recommended humidity 40 to 60 e Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery elt the battery is kept in a high temperature high humidity or oily smoky places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions eTo store the battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity e Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording e Charge batteries enough to last for 3 to 4 times the period during you want to record pictures in In cold places such as a ski resort the period during which you can record pictures is shortened e When you travel do not forget to bring an AC adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries
83. er to the operating instructions for your TV set and recorder e When you do not need functional indications or date and time indication set SETUP DISPLAY OFF or set BASIC DATE TIME OFF in the Tape Playback Mode When you connect the Camcorder and a recorder with the DV cable these indications may not appear B When neither image nor sound from the Camcorder is output to the TV set e Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go e Check the 12bit AUDIO settings 50 e Check the connected terminal 48 LSQT1091 Using the DV Interface 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 high image quality dubbing can be done in digital format eSet to Tape Playback Mode Player recorder 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable 2 Set ADVANCED gt gt REC STDBY gt gt YES Recorder e 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 When operating with the main unit Move the joystick up to select 6 11 icon When operating with the remote control While pressing the GREC button on the remote control press the PLAY M button REW
84. es eWhile using the battery 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 eWhile using the AC adaptor Quick Start can be used even if a tape card is not inserted eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set SETUP QUICK START ON 24 2 While the OFF ON switch is still set to ON close the LCD monitor and retract the Viewfinder e The Status indicator lights green and the unit goes into quick start standby mode e The Camcorder will not go into quick start standby mode unless the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted 3 Open the LCD monitor or extend the Viewfinder e The Status indicator lights red and the Camcorder is put into recording pause approx 1 7 seconds after it is turned on E To cancel Quick Start 1 Set SETUP gt gt QUICK START gt gt OFF 24 elf the OFF ON switch is set to OFF while the unit is in quick start standby mode the power turns off e f the standby continues for approx 30 minutes then the Status indicator will go off and the Camcorder will be completely turned off In the following cases quick start is canceled and the power turns off eWhen the Mode dial is moved eWhen the battery or AC adaptor is removed e When both the tape and card are removed while using the battery in Tape Recording Mode eWhen the card is removed while using the battery
85. flashes Focusing The green lamp lights up When in focus No mark When focusing is unsuccessful eThe shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the Photoshot button is not pressed halfway Please use it as a guide for recording The green lamp lights up When in focus and a good picture can be recorded O The white lamp lights up Almost in focus Focus area 2 Press the Photoshot button fully B To record still pictures clearly eWhen zooming in on the subject with a magnification of 4X 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 e 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 e You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control e For the number of still pictures that can be recorded on a card refer to 78 e Moving pictures and sound cannot be recorded onto a card e While data is being recorded on a card do not operate the mode dial e When the access lamp is lit do not remove the card e Another product may degrade or not play back data recorded on this Camcorder elf you set PICT QUALITY gt gt 2 mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the picture content eWhen the PICTU
86. format it on a PC etc eThis unit supports SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16 system based on SD Memory Card Specifications and SDHC Memory Cards formatted in FAT32 system Protecting files on a card Files recorded on a card can be protected so that they may not be deleted by mistake Even if the files are protected they will be deleted if the card is formatted eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Set BASIC PROTECT YES 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be protected and then press it On PROTECT mu 8 ei G EN MENU SETUP ENTER 46 LSQT1091 eThe om Indication appears and the selected file is protected Press the joystick again and the protection is canceled e2 or more files can be protected in succession lg To complete the settings Press the MENU button Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting You can write the data of pictures to be printed number of prints and other information DPOF data onto the card eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCED DPOF SET SET 2 Move the joystick to select a file to be set and then press it E P DPOF SET xv mmm o FEM e Go SETUP s ENTEH 34 EMU e The number of prints set to be in DPOF is displayed 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the number of prints and then press it e You can select from 0 to 999 The number of pictures to be printed ca
87. g Pictures recorded by the Camcorder can be stored on a DVD RAM or other such media Refer to the instructions for the recorder ePlace a recorded cassette in the Camcorder and an unrecorded DVD RAM or cassette in the DVD recorder or VCR 1 Connect the Camcorder and the recorder Connecting with the Multi cable e Connect the Camcorder and the recorder by using the Multi cable Qj e f the recorder has an S Video terminal then also connect to this terminal It allows you to copy clearer image Connecting with the optional DV cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K Only for equipment with a DV terminal Ca CO c3 2 Turn on the Camcorder and set to Tape Playback Mode 3 Select the input channel on the TV set and recorder 4 Move the joystick up to select the P I1 icon to start playback Player eThe image and sound are reproduced 5 Start recording Recorder 6 Stop recording Recorder 7 Move the joystick down to select the I icon to stop playback Player 47 LSQT1091 Edit mode elf you record dub images onto another video device and then play them back on a wide screen TV the images may be stretched vertically In this case refer to the operating instructions for the device that you are recording dubbing to or read the operating instructions for the TV and set to 16 9 full e For more information ref
88. g coooooooconocccccccccncccnnnnnnnos 37 Shutter Speed 41 Slow Motion Playback 43 Soft Skin Mode 34 Sound Volume ryeni rriei 42 SPIER MOJE Jetta S BERE 28 SPONS MOUE nuc tte eps 38 Spotlight e Le E 38 Surf 8 Snow Mode 38 aT Tele Macro Function 35 aV Variable Speed Search 43 Video Head Clogging ssssss 72 Viewfinder iaa 18 75 mw Web Camera eer 54 White Balance eeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Wide FUNCOM sta essa een tuia Des opened 37 Wind noise reduction function 36 E LOON NEE ER Zoom Microphone 33 85 LSQT1091 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide 3 Apriete la marca PUSH a fin de cerrar el Gu a espa ola para el USO r pido compartimiento del cassette B Carga de la bater a 1 Conecte el cable el ctrico de CA al adaptador de CA y a la toma de la red de CA 2 Meta la bater a en el respectivo soporte alineando la marca luego enc jela 4 S lo cierre la tapa del cassette despu s de que el respectivo compartimiento est cabalmente alojado B Insertar quitar una tarjeta 1 Luego abra la tapa de la ranura de la tarjeta OZ 2 Inserte quite la tarjeta en de la ranura f 4 B Montaje de la bater a Empuje la bater a contra el porta bater a y h gala deslizar hasta que dispare
89. g a fast moving subject e As the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with a fast moving subject Recording a subject with little contrast A subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image 76 LSQT1091 Others Specifications Digital Video Camcorder Information for your safety Power source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power consumption Recording 5 2W Recording format Mini DV Consumer use digital video SD format Tape used 6 35 mm digital video tape Recording playback time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording system Digital component Television system EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording system PCM digital recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 ch 12 bit 32 kHz 4 ch Image sensor 1 6 inch 3CCD image sensor Effective pixels Moving picture 640 KX3 4 3 540 KX3 16 9 Still picture 710 KX3 4 3 540 KX3 16 9 Total 800 KX3 Lens Auto lris F1 8 to F2 8 Focal length 3 0 mm to 30 0 mm Macro Full range AF Filter diameter 37 mm Zoom 10 1 Power zoom Monitor 2 7 inch LCD Viewfinder Color electronic viewfinder Microphone Stereo with a zoom function Speaker 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum required illumination 8 Ix Low light mode 1 60 1 Ix MagicPix mode Video output level 1 0 Vp p 75 Q S Video output
90. g in natural colors White balance The automatic white balance function may not reproduce natural colors depending on the scenes or lighting conditions If so you can adjust the white balance manually eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS 2 Move the joystick up to select the white balance icon WB ints SHIR TO A i TUA m O a mg er Bur aaa P N T 3 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the white balance mode 1 Auto white balance adjustment AWB 2 Indoor mode for recording under incandescent lamps 6 3 Outdoor mode x 4 Manual adjustment mode Ta Bg To restore to the automatic adjustment Move the joystick left or right until the AWB indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO AR e When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap e When setting both the white balance and the iris gain set the white balance first e Whenever recording conditions change re set the white balance for correct adjustment 39 LSQT1091 Record mode B To set the white balance manually Select m in Step 3 Then while viewing a white subject on the entire screen move the joystick
91. g on the security setting on the PC proper communication may not be possible B installing USB Driver DirectX 9 0b must be installed in your PC if it is not already installed e 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 computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click USB Driver eThe 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 e After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer will restart eDo not remove the CD ROM e Installation may take a little while 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK B Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer For Use as a Web Camera 1 Install the supplied USB Driver on the provided CD ROM 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode With a PC 3 Set ADVANCED gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt O SY e To send pictures recorded on a tape to another personal computer using Windows Live Messenger Windows Messenger MSN Messenger set BASIC gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAM on Tape Playback Mode before connec
92. generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the Digital Video Camcorder disturbing the pictures and sound elf the Digital Video Camcorder is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn the Digital Video Camcorder off and remove the battery or disconnect AC adaptor Then reinsert the Others battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn the Digital Video Camcorder on Do not use the Digital Video Camcorder near radio transmitters or high voltage lines elf you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and sound may be adversely affected Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder elf the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the Camcorder body may become deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Camcorder for a long time When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or dusty place such as on a beach do not let sand or fine dust get into the body and terminals of the Camcorder Also protect the Camcorder from getting wet eSand or dust may damage the Camcorder or cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing a cassette elf sea water splashes onto the Camcorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use itto wipe the Camcorder body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth While carrying the Camcorder do not
93. gic MotionDV STUDIO For details on how to use the software applications read the help file 1 Set start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt Quick Movie Magic 1 0E or MotionDV STUDIO 5 6E LE for DV gt gt Manual PDF format e Start Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO and select Help gt gt Help from the menu to display the help file eYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later to read the PDF operating instructions With USB cable supplied OS Windows XP SP2 Windows 2000 SP4 e The personal computer should be equipped with an USB terminal Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant A type Confirmation before connection for Windows 2000 XP When you connect the personal computer and the Camcorder with the USB cable and then use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO on Windows XP SP2 or Windows 2000 SP4 check the driver of the USB host controller t is required to use the driver for which Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider in Driver tab 1 Select start gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel to start System e System Properties is displayed 2 Click Hardware tab and then click Device Manager then Universal Serial Bus Controller 3 Right click Enhanced Host Controller and then select Properties Fora COM LET Er d Processor EHE Sound vides ind games controllers t Dystir devices l Lego za Serial hus controllers 5randarnd U
94. grip belt 3 Donotcover the microphones or sensors with your hands 4 Keep your arms near your body 5 Slightly open your legs e When you are outdoors record pictures with the sunlight as far in the background as possible If the subject is backlit it will become dark in the recording B Check points e Remove the lens cap 14 When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cap attached the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly Please turn the Camcorder on after removing the lens cap e Grip belt adjustment 14 e Open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder Recording cannot start while the LCD monitor is closed and the viewfinder is retracted Even if the LCD monitor and viewfinder are closed during recording the power will not turn off until recording stops 28 LSQT1091 e Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder 25 e Power supply 15 e insert a cassette card 20 e Setting date time 17 e Getting the remote control ready 26 eSetting SP LP mode 28 Bg About auto mode eSet the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to AUTO and color balance white balance and focusing will be adjusted automatically e Auto white balance 75 e Auto focusing 76 e Depending on the brightness of the subject etc the aperture and shutter speed are automatically adjusted for an optimum brightness When set to the tape recording mode The shutter speed is adjusted to a maximum of 1 25
95. gt Fast forward cue playback 42 Before using 4 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO 2 2NEXT S Ss merrcoung Le 1 2 A E Backiight compensation Ja gt 6 Hep mode ar ajo ALE Soft skin mode Le Kleren Le 5 Card recording mode AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL E CRW CRW CRW CRW CRW is orgainvalue A m White balance 3 gt sm Shutterspeed ar gig pt ce o e is displayed only when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to FOCUS 6 Card playback mode A wa Sideshowstanpause La lees e A Playpack the previous piclure 4a gt Playpack the next picture La Help mode Select an icon for an explanation of the function eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon during the recording pause Move the joystick down until icon gie appears 3 Ne 2 Move the joystick right to select the Help mode icon eThe ym E EE the operation icons that are displayed when the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch is set to AUTO in Tape Card Hecording Mode 3 Move the joystick up left or right to select the desired icon Li USAGE MOVE THE JOYSTICK IN THE DIRECTION OF THE DESIRED E FUNCTION LE EXIT USR SETUP EXT MENL e An explanation of the selected icon is displayed on the screen e Each time the joystick is moved down the indication changes
96. gy 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 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 2 392 6 LSQT1091 Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver Quick Movie Magic and MotionDV STUDIO You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software including the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights
97. he card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated Moreover do not fold or drop the card eThe card may break or the contents of the card may be destroyed or erased e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card e Electrical noise static electricity or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable PC card adaptor and USB reader writer After use be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage e After use or when storing or carrying the card put it in the storage case e Do not allow dust water or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card Moreover do not touch the terminals with your hand eKeep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing Bg Folder structure of the card The folder structure of the card formatted by the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as the illustration below e Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc eFiles with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder Others Bg LCD monitor viewfinder LCD monitor e When the LCD monitor gets dirty wipe it with a dry soft cloth e n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e
98. he subject is not easily focused focus on the subject manually e You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear but pictures may be recorded without being focused eThe shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases eWhen the zoom magnification is high eWhen the Camcorder is shaken e When the subject is moving e When the subject stands in front of a light Source e When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene e When the scene is dark e When there is a bright part in the scene e When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines e When the scene lacks contrast e When recording on tape B Concerning the focusing area e When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area the subject may not be focused If so move the contrasting object out of the focus area e Even when it is still difficult to focus adjust the focus manually 32 LSQT1091 ABE Zoom in out function You can zoom in up to 10x optically eSet 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 e When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand we recommend using the image stabilizer function
99. hite balance adjustment However since the Camcorder only stores white color information under several light sources automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources 10 K 90004 80004 100K 60004 50004 40004 200K 9 L10 10K Outside of the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of automatic white balance adjustment the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source For light outside the functional auto white balance adjustment range use the manual white balance adjustment mode 1 The effective range of automatic white balance adjustment on this Camcorder Blue sky Cloudy sky rain TV screen Sunlight White fluorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb Sunrise or sunset 0 Candlelight 900 NOO 75 LSQT1091 Others B White balance The image recorded by the Camcorder may become bluish or reddish under the influence of light sources To avoid such phenomena adjust the white balance White balance adjustment determines the white color under different light sources By recognizing which is the white color under sunlight and which is the white color under a fluorescent lamp the Camcorder can adjust the balance among the o
100. ide the battery to remove it I5 LSQT1091 Before using e Hold the battery with your hand so it does not fall e Before removing the battery be sure to set the OFF ON switch to OFF Charging time and recordable time The times shown in the tables below are for when the temperature is 25 C 77 F and the humidity is 6096 If the temperature is higher or lower than 25 C 77 F the charging time will become longer Supplied A 1 h 40 min battery 1h15 min CGR DUOG 1 h 10 min 72V 10 30 min 640 mAh 30 min CGA DU12 2 h 25 min 7 2 V 2 h 15 min 1150 mAh 2 h 05 min O 1h 55 min CGA DU21 3h 55 min 7 2 V 4h 2040 mAh 8 h 45 min 1 h 45 min 1 h 30 min a Charging time Maximum continuously recordable time O Actual recordable time The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time on tape when repeatedly starting stopping recording turning the unit on off moving the zoom lever etc 1 h 40 min indicates 1 hour 40 minutes eThe battery CGR DUO6 is supplied e The charging time and recordable time shown in the table are approximations 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 eWe recommend the Battery Pack CGA DU12 and CGA DU21 for long recording time 2 hours or more for continuous recording 1 hour or mor
101. in Card Recording Mode e 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 e f the power is turned on in quick start standby mode the zoom magnification becomes 1X and the picture size may differ from what it was before quick start standby elf POWER SAVE 29 is set to B MINUTES and the unit automatically goes into quick start standby mode set the OFF ON switch to OFF then to ON again Also close the LCD monitor and retract the viewfinder and then open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder again 19 LSQT1091 Before using Inserting removing a cassette 1 Fitthe AC adaptor or the battery and turn on the power 2 Slide the OPEN EJECT lever and open the cassette cover e When the cover is fully opened the cassette holder will come out 3 After the cassette holder is opened insert remove the cassette N A eo e When inserting a cassette orient it as shown in the figure and then securely insert it as far as it goes eWhen removing pull it straight out 4 Push the PUSH mark in order to close the cassette holder eThe cassette holder is housed 5 Only after the cassette holder is completely housed clos
102. ing still pictures in the Card Recording mode pressing the Photoshot button 0 halfway increases the effect of the image stabilizer function MEGA Optical Image Stabilizer e n the following cases the optical image stabilizer function may not work effectively e When the digital zoom is used eWhen the Camcorder is shaken greatly e When you record a moving subject while tracking it Guideline function View the slope and the balance of the image while recording You can check if the image is level while recording motion pictures The function can also be used to estimate the balance of the composition eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt GUIDE LINES gt gt ON g To Cancel the Guideline Function Set ADVANCED GUIDE LINES OFF eThe guide lines do not appear on the images actually recorded 38 LSQT1091 Recording in various situations Scene mode When you record images in different situations this mode automatically sets optimum shutter speeds and apertures eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL 2 Set BASIC gt gt SCENE MODE gt gt select the desired mode 1 5 Sports mode e To record sports scenes or scenes where there are quick motions 2 9 Portrait mode e To make people stand out against the background 3 9 Low light mode e To make the s
103. ized correctly Update the driver to make sure that it operates properly 59 B About the SD Card The SD Card is an external Memory Card that is available in various capacities It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function eSDHC Logo is a trademark eminiSD Logo is a trademark e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on a SD Card It may not be possible to play back the files on this Camcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa For this reason check the compatibility of the equipment in advance 62 LSQT1091 B About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an SD Card by this Camcorder conform with DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e f 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 B About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as shown in the fol
104. le not supplied Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO Connect with the USB cable supplied 4 Windows Messenger MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger 52 LSQT1091 1 If DirectX 9 0b 9 0c is not installed in the personal computer you use the installation of DirectX is required 2 The personal computer you use should comply with USB 2 0 Hi Speed 3 Available only on Windows XP SP2 4 Available only on Windows XP SP1 SP2 5 Available only on Windows 2000 SP4 6 Not required for Windows XP SP2 7 Available only on MSN messenger 8 Available only on Mac OS X v10 3 to 10 4 If using other brands of video editing software please consult with your retailer for compatibility Using the Camcorder with a PC An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer B Software Installation 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Setup Menu appears Oa 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu e USB Driver 54 57 If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video from the Camcorder to the other parties via a network or by the Internet It is also needed when you use Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO with USB connection Windows 2000 only e DirectX 54 57 To activate Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO Microsoft DirectX 9 0b 9 0c should be installed If you install USB
105. le or turn the Camcorder off as this may cause a PC hang up error e EEE1394 Interface must conform to OHCI Open Host Controller Interface Specification 50 LSQT1091 Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer use a printer compatible with PictBridge Read the operating instructions for the printer e nsert a card and set to Card Playback Mode 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with eThe PictBridge indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder When the printer is being recognized the PictBridge indication blinks e When no card is inserted in the Camcorder the PictBridge indication does not appear You cannot print any pictures e When the Camcorder and the printer are not connected properly the PictBridge indication keeps blinking It will blink for over approx 1 minute Connect the cable or check the printer e When images are displayed in multi screen they cannot be printed 2 Select SINGLE PRINT or DPOF PRINT e f there is no file with a DPOF setting you cannot select DPOF PRINT eWhen you select DPOF PRINT for printing set the number of prints in DPOF setting eWhen DPOF PRINT is selected print after you determine the paper size Step 6 e When DPOF PRINT is selected date printing is unavailable Edit mode 3 Move the joystick left and
106. les on the card elf the CARD FULL indication appears when recording the card is full and no further data can be recorded Insert a new card or set the Camcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files elf files conforming to DCF standard are deleted all the data related to the files will be deleted 45 LSQT1091 Playback mode B 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 deleted Note To delete multiple files on the SD Card selected files connect to a PC and use the SD Drive feature 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 eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Set ADVANCED gt gt FORMAT CARD gt gt YES 2 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick in order to format the card S FORMAT CARD DELETES ALL DATA YEE P i SETUP ENTER EXIT Ga e n order to stop formatting select NO e Normally it is not necessary to format the card If amessage appears even though you insert and remove the card several times format it elf the SD Card is formatted on other equipment it may take longer to record or you may not be able to use the SD Card In this case format the SD Card on this unit Do not
107. lever and open the e When inserting a card face the label side cassette cover towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes e When removing the card open the card slot EJECT cover and press the center of the card and M then pull it straight out E 3 Securely close the card slot cover S ll How to turn on the power 2 After the cassette holder is opened insert AA pressing Me DUTON Speer ene ON switch to ON remove the cassette SE SN AVIA D zl 10 LSQT1091 Before using E How to turn off the power 1 Press the Photoshot button 1 While pressing the button set the OFF ON switch to OFF Bg Recording on a tape eSet to Tape Recording Mode Bg Playing back tape eSet to Tape Playback Mode 1 Press the recording start stop button to start recording kl Playback Pause lt lt Rewind Review playback Reverts to playback with the kl icon kk Fast forward Cue playback Reverts to playback with the ki icon B Stop ying back card eSet to Card Playback Mode 2 Press the recording start stop button again g Pla to pause recording Bg Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot eSet to Card Recording Mode f Plays back the previous picture p gt
108. lf your Camcorder is extremely cold the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Bg Periodical check ups eTo maintain the highest image quality we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions including temperature humidity and dust Explanation of terms Bg Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This is called automatic w
109. lled by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time e After the USB cable is connected to the Camcorder open My Computer or Windows Explorer to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Camcorder It enables you to operate it in the same way as a floppy disk drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods 53 LSQT1091 With a PC Using as a Web camera If the Camcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video and sound from the Camcorder to other parties via the network Note eDo not connect the USB cable until the USB Driver is installed Please see chart below mecs Sew Windows XP OK Windows XP Windows Messenger MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger Windows XP OK Windows MSN 2000 Messenger Windows Live Messenger Windows OK Windows MSN 2000 2000 Messenger B Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional SP1 or SP2 1 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 CPU Intel Pentium IIl 450 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 128 MB or more 256 MB or more recommended Free hard disk space 250 MB or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Interface USB 1 1 or later A type Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution
110. lowing figure DCIM L100CDPFP MISC 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder e DCIM etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operation e n 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 eWhen 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 eThe 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 MISC Menu Menu Menu list Menu figures and illustrations are provided for easy to understand explanations and so they are different from the actual menu indications B jes TAPE RECORDING MENU e WIND CUT SSC SETUP ENTER EXIT cap 1 BASIC SCENE MODE 38 REC SPEED 28 WIND CUT 36 ASPECT 37 CLOCK SET 77 2 ADVANCED PICT QUALITY 32 PICTURE SIZE 30 O 1 S 38 GUIDE LINES 38 FADE COLOR 36 AUDIO
111. mpliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No PV GS320 Responsible party Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1 800 211 PANA 7262 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation A WARNING e AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 3 LSQT1091 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these operating instructions carefully before using the unit Follow the safety instructions on the unit and the applicable safety instructions listed below Keep these operating instructions handy for future reference sch Head these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers s
112. n be set for a printer supporting DPOF e2 or more files can be set in succession Wi To complete the settings Press the MENU button eDPOF settings made on another Camcorder may not be recognized by this Camcorder Please perform the DPOF settings on your Camcorder lg To set so that all pictures are not printed Select CANCEL ALL in Step 1 E What is DPOF DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format This enables the printing information to be added to the pictures on the card so that it can be used on a system supporting DPOF Edit mode Edit mode Recording from a tape onto a card Still pictures can be recorded on a memory card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette eSet to Tape Playback Mode Insert a tape which already has recorded contents and a card 1 Start playback 2 Pause at the scene you wish to record and press the Photoshot button e Audio will not be recorded eThe size of still pictures recorded on a card becomes 0 2m 16 9 or 0 3 4 3 This is not mega pixel still picture recording elf you set TV ASPECT gt gt 4 3 black bands are added to the top and bottom of the picture when wide pictures are recorded to the card 37 elt you press the Photoshot button Gg without pausing blurred pictures may be recorded Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbin
113. niversal PCIE to LGD Most Conbroler Sudadera PCI bo LEB Most Combroder USB host Fue UB Pret bag EE With a PC eThe indication Enhanced Host Controller is changed as EHCI depending on the host controller you use 4 Click Driver tab to check the description on Driver Provider elf Microsoft is displayed on Driver Provider the confirmation procedure is completed If a description other than Microsoft is displayed e Update the driver with the following procedure 1 Click Update Driver 2 Check Install mom a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next e When your OS is Windows 2000 click Next after Update Device Driver Wizard appears 3 For Windows XP Users Check Don t search I will choose the driver to install and then click Next pa E oum For Windows 2000 Users Check Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that can choose a specific driver and then click Next 4 Click Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller and then click Next 5 Click Finish eThe update of the driver is completed Connect the Camcorder Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode 2 Set BASIC or ADVANCED USB FUNCTION MOTION DV VAN SY 3 Connect the Camcorder to the personal computer with USB cable nn SoS SES
114. nu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 7 Select USB Video Device in the Camera menu 8 Select DVC in the Microphone menu e Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation e During set up if Primary video capture device selection screen is displayed Panasonic DVC Web Camera is selected lg Setting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger When starting MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file In the case of MSN Messenger 7 0 1 Click Sign In 2 Type in your Sign in name and password elf you do not have your Sign in name and password click Get one here 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed 4 After the setup is completed sign in and start MSN Messenger XA 24 e we E ml e 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that the equipment is connected correctly 56 LSQT1091 6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in the Microphone menu 7 Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 8 Confirm that the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device is selected In the case of MSN Messenger 7 5 Windows Live Messenger 8 0 1 Type in your E mail address and password 4
115. o Tape Recording Mode a e S Bg To cancel the wind noise reduction function Set BASIC WIND CUT OFF eThe default setting is ON e 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 36 LSQT1091 Auto Ground Directional Standby AGS This function prevents unnecessary recording when you forget to pause recording and walk with the Camcorder tilted upside down while recording continues elf the Camcorder continues to be tilted upside down from the normal horizontal position while recording on a tape it is automatically put into recording pause AGS Auto Ground Directional Standby eSet to Tape Recording Mode Set SETUP gt gt AGS gt gt ON Bg To cancel Auto Ground Directional Standby Set SETUP gt gt AGS gt gt OFF eThe AGS function may activate and cause the Camcorder to pause the recording if you are recording a subject right above or right below you In these cases set AGS gt gt OFF then continue the recording e Use the recording start stop button to pause or stop the recording The AGS function is only a backup function for when you forget to pause the recording eThe time it takes the Camcorder to be put into recording pause after being tilted upside down varies depending on the operating conditions Record mod
116. on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input terminals used for the connection Is the TV ASPECT setting correct Change the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV SETUP TV ASPECT 16 9 or 4 3 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during cue or review playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Horizontal stripes appear on images during cue and review playback Horizontal stripes may appear depending on the scene but this is not a malfunction 4 Playback picture is not clear Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear Clean the heads by using the head cleaner for digital video optional 72 If the terminal for the Multi cable is soiled noises may appear on the screen Wipe the soil Others off the terminal with a soft cloth and then connect the cable to the A V terminal e Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal copy guard being recorded When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder mosaic like patterns appear on the picture Card 1 Recorded pictures are not clear Have you set BASIC gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt 2 If recording is done with it set to sl pictures with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY Lo s 32 2 A file recorded on
117. or Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES 24 T CLOCK SET APRO Eug 3015 SETUP SET ENTER 2 Move the joystick left or right in order to select the item to be set Then move the joystick up or down to set the desired value The year will change as follows 2000 2001 2089 2000 e The 12 hour clock is used 3 Press the joystick to determine the setting e The clock function starts at 00 seconds B About date time eThe date and time function are driven by a built in lithium battery eMake sure to check the time before recording B Recharging the built in lithium battery e f amp or is appears when the Camcorder is turned on then the built in lithium battery has run down Use the steps below to charge the battery When turning on the power for the first time after charging SET DATE AND TIME will appear Select YES and set the date and time Connect the AC adaptor to the Camcorder or attach the battery to the Camcorder and the built in lithium battery will be recharged Leave the Camcorder as is for approx 24 hours and the battery will drive the date and time for approx 6 months Even if the OFF ON switch is set to OFF the battery is still being recharged EN CH 17 LSQT1091 Before using Using the LCD monitor Using the viewfinder You can record the image while viewing it on the ll Extending the viewfinder opened LCD monitor 1 Pull out
118. ot be exposed to rain or moisture Do not connect the power supply or operate your Camcorder if it gets wet Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning A CAUTION eDO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS eDO NOT LEAVE THE CAMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF eDO 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 e 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 eDO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE eSTORAGE 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 eTO
119. program starts running 3 Depending on your system environment installation of DirectX 9 0b may be required Click Yes and continue with installation e After DirectX 9 0b is installed the computer will restart eDo not remove the CD ROM e Installation may take a little while 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK 57 LSQT1091 With a PC B Installation of Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 2 Click the Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions 4 Select the Video system 5 After the completion of setup click on Finish e Sample data is installed concurrently with the Quick Movie Magic MotionDV STUDIO software 6 Click Finish 58 LSQT1091 B To start Quick Movie Magic or MotionDV STUDIO If you wish to capture data from a tape set the Camcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape If you wish to capture images from the lens of the Camcorder set the Camcorder to the Tape Recording Mode and remove the tape and the card MotionDV STUDIO only About the PDF operating instructions for Quick Movie Ma
120. r or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Service Center If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 82 LSQT1091 Others Cu
121. r hands or clothes wash it off thoroughly with water If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes never rub the eyes Rinse eyes thoroughly with water and then consult a doctor 5 LSQT1091 Warning Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not disassemble Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or incinerate Button type battery 60 C 140 F Battery pack 60 C 140 F AC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 V But e n the U S A and Canada the AC adaptor must be connected to a 120V AC power supply only eWhen connecting to an AC supply outside of the U S A or Canada use a plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration eWhen connecting to a supply of greater than AC 125V ensure the cord you use is suited to the voltage of the AC supply and the rated current of the AC adaptor e Contact an electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting a suitable AC plug adaptor or AC cord set The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and easily accessible The mains plug of the power supply cord shall remain readily operable To completely disconnect this apparatus from the AC Mains disconnect the power supply cord plug from AC receptacle Marking sign is located on bottom of the unit 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 technolo
122. r operate the mode dial eBacklight compensation is canceled when you activate the MagicPix function 33 LSQT1091 Record mode MagicPix function 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 e Recorded scene is seen as if frames were missed eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the MagicPix icon xy eThe His ON i indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder e f it is difficult to focus adjust the focus manually 40 B To cancel the MagicPix function Select the icon again eThe MAGICPIX OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder e f set in a bright place the screen may become whitish for a while e The MagicPix function makes the signal charging time of the CCD up to approximately 30x longer than usual so that dark scenes a minimum of 1 Ix can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots that are usually invisible may be seen but this is not a malfunction e The MagicPix function is canceled when you turn off the power or operate the mode dial 34 LSQT1091 Soft skin mode This allows the skin color to be recorded in a softer tone This is more effective if you record a person closely from the torso up eSet
123. r those in the vicinity with the wide angle shot eSet to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCED ZOOM MIC ON Recording yourself You can record yourself while viewing the LCD monitor You can record persons in front of the Camcorder while presenting them the image The image is horizontally flipped as if you see a mirror image However the image to be recorded is not altered e Extend the viewfinder to see the picture while recording 1 Rotate the LCD monitor towards the lens side e When the Wide function is set a vertically oriented display appears on the viewfinder screen this is normal and not indicative of any trouble e 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 Backlight compensation function This protects a backlit subject from being darkened eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Press the joystick to display the icon Move the joystick down until icon appears 2 Move the joystick up to select the backlight compensation icon Em Bed EN E 3 ua eThe BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION ON indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder e The image on the screen will become brighter Bg To return to normal recording Select the EM icon again eThe BACKLIGHT COMPENSATION OFF indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder eBacklight compensation is canceled when you turn off the power o
124. rd label corresponds to the total amount of capacity to protect and manage the copyright and the capacity available as conventional memory for a Camcorder personal computer or other equipment This unit is compatible with both SD Memory cards and SDHC Memory cards You can only use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are compatible with them You cannot use SDHC Memory cards on devices that are only compatible with SD Memory cards When using a SDHC Memory card on another device be sure to read the operating instructions for that device B Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Card eThe SD Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to LOCK you cannot write to the card erase the data on it or format it If itis moved back you can Selecting a mode Rotate the mode dial to select the desired mode 1 Rotate the mode dial e Set your desired mode to Joystick ER TAPE RECORDING MODE Use this when you record the image on a tape Also you can simultaneously record still pictures on a card while recording images on a tape gt TAPE PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back a tape CARD RECORDING MODE Use this to record still pictures on a card C3 CARD PLAYBACK MODE Use this to play back the still pictures recorded on a card Wa PC CONNECTION MODE You can view or edit the still pictures recorded on a card on your personal computer 53 21 LSQ
125. rder is compliant with the unified standard DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association eThe file format supported by this Camcorder is JPEG Not all JPEG formatted files will be played back elf an out of specs file is played back the folder file name may not be displayed eThe Camcorder may degrade or not play back data recorded or created on another brand of Camcorder and vice versa Deleting files recorded on a card The deleted files cannot be restored eSet to Card Playback Mode 1 Move the joystick left or right to select a file to delete e You can select a file in the multi screen display After selecting the file press the joystick and display the operation icon 2 Move the joystick down to select 77 J 3 Move the joystick up or down in order to select DELETE 1 FILE and then press it 4 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick e n order to stop deletion select NO Bg To delete all files 1 Move the joystick down to select le J 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select ALL FILES and then press it 3 When the confirmation message appears select YES and press the joystick e Do not turn off the power while deleting eTo delete files use the AC adaptor or a sufficiently charged battery e n case of ALL FILES the deletion may take time if there are many fi
126. right to select a desired picture and then press it 4 Select the desired number of prints e You can set up to 9 prints 5 Select the setting for date printing e f the printer is not capable of date printing this setting is unavailable 6 Select PAPER SIZE STANDARD Size specific to the printer 4x5 INCH 5x7 INCH 4x6 INCH A4 e You cannot set paper sizes not supported by the printer 7 Select PAGE LAYOUT PictBridge J STANDARD SETUP E ENTER STANDARD Layout set on the printer EXIT Ga E No frame E With frame e You cannot set a layout not supported by the printer 8 Set PRINT gt gt YES to start printing B When you stop printing halfway Move the joystick down e Avoid the following operations during printing These operations disable proper printing eDisconnecting the USB cable e Removing the card eSwitching the mode dial e Turning off the power eCheck the settings for the paper size quality of print etc on the printer e Still pictures recorded on other equipment may not be printed eWhen the Camcorder and the printer are connected in the Tape Recording Playback Mode the WEB Indication may appear on the LCD monitor However pictures cannot be printed e The sides of pictures recorded when 16 9 is set may be cut at printing When you purchase this unit ASPECT is set to 16 9 When using a printer with a trimming or borderless function cancel this
127. s picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted e When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Connection Mode while it is connected to the personal computer the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot be switched In this case disconnect the USB cable Switch the operation mode of the Camcorder and reconnect the cable 61 LSQT1091 With a PC e f you install the USB driver while the USB cable is connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions the Camcorder will not be recognized correctly In this case delete the driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the driver and re install it Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode connect it to the personal computer and delete DVC or Web Camera from Device Manager Depending on your personal computer one of the following screens may appear Your personal computer does not support USB 2 0 Hi Speed so the video on tape cannot be imported from the Camcorder to the personal computer with the USB cable Connect to an USB interface port etc e You can use the WEB camera function The personal computer has recognized a USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver other than the Microsoft driver Update the driver to make sure that it operates properly 59 D dH e herr ler USER din ine Ans rut ir ul rs Ud has T TY mud di dl 6 The USB 2 0 Hi Speed driver may not be recogn
128. stomer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Service Center listed in Canadian warranty information on page 84 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts 9 us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 9 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Camera and Digital Service Center MAIL TO 1590 Touhy Ave Elk Grove Village IL 60007 Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elk Grove Village Centralized Factory
129. t as usual eTo cancel the POWER LCD function set SETUP gt gt POWER LCD gt gt OFF eThis will not affect the images to be recorded elf you turn on the Camcorder when the AC adaptor is used the POWER LCD function will automatically be activated e You cannot use this function in PC Connection Mode 25 LSQT1091 Before using Using the remote control g Remote control Using the remote control supplied will enable control of almost all functions of this Camcorder CD 2 REW PLAY STILLADV PAUSE S DV On screen display button EXT DISPLAY 44 Date time button DATE TIME 65 Audio dubbing button AUDIO DUB 49 Record button OREC 45 Direction buttons IA lt gt V 25 ee E START EXT PHOTO DISPLAY SHOT SIOP DATE o TIME CO vo AUDIO TA 7 DUB REC REW PLAY FF Ce Cr mew STILL AV PAS STILL ADV ZOOM STOP Slow frame by frame forward buttons lt t gt gt 4 reverse forward 43 Zoom volume button ZOOM VOL 2 Search button VAR SEARCH 43 Menu button MENU x 25 e a 26 LSQT1091 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT 11 Rewind review button lt lt 12 Pause button I1 13 Stop button W Recording start stop button START STOP x 15 Playback button PLAY gt Fast forward cue button PP Enter b
130. te control The menu screen transition is the same as when the buttons on the main unit are used 1 Press the MENU button VAR b SEARCH MENU eX 2 Select a menu item e Use the direction buttons A lt gt V and ENTER button in place of the joystick on the main unit 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu screen VAR XA SEARCH Adjusting LCD monitor viewfinder B Adjusting the brightness and color level 1 Set SETUP gt gt LCD SET or EVF SET gt gt YES SET SETUP LL E 2 Move the joystick up or down in order to select the item to be adjusted LCD SET 3 Brightness of the LCD monitor EXIT Ga Color level of the LCD monitor EVF SET xt 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 e When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180 towards the lens the brightness of the LCD monitor cannot be adjusted eTo adjust the brightness of the viewfinder close the LCD monitor and extend the viewfinder to activate it eThese settings will not affect the images actually recorded B in order to increase the brightness of the entire LCD monitor 1 Set SETUP POWER LCD ON e The Ej indication appears on the LCD monitor elf the POWER LCD is set to ON the entire LCD monitor will become approx twice as brigh
131. te tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder with the IN mark be used The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle CAUTI 0 N is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an Depp SE IOERBUE PARTS equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important Er E IC HG Nei operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE e DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN MOISTURE DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS eUSE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES eDO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL CAUTION DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE BUILT IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIAL
132. tetti 44 Charging the Battery o ooooooocooncccccccccccccncnnnnnos 15 Condensation sonne aeee aa iA 72 Customer Services Directory 83 aD Date Time Setting ssssssssss 17 Digital Dubbing 48 re IECH en BEE 33 DPOF eil eg 46 DUBDINO setas 47 ME Erasure Prevention Slider 20 MF AA A M 35 A Re UR c s cc bene rel eemeke 46 Frame by frame playback 43 e Guideline oooooccnnnnncnonocnnnncnonancnnnnnnnnnnncnnnnnnnos 38 WH A A 23 WI ECD MODIHOE E 18 75 Limited Warranty Canada 84 Limited Warranty USA ssssss 82 Low Light Mode 38 aM MagicPix Function i eet renes 34 Manual ee EE 40 Mega Optical Image Stabilizer 38 Mode Dial ita 21 MotionDV STUDIO eese 57 MP PROTOSMO Pr 31 missio MP O enasi 50 Beier Wa Mode E 39 Mo Quick Movie Magic oooooocococococococonocononcanananno 57 QUICK Sta iia bi 19 mR Recording Check viii 30 Recording Speed sssssssnsssseseeeenssrererrrrrrreeee 28 Remaining Tape Time 66 Remote Control oooccnccccccnncccoconnccconononcncnnss 26 Repeat Playback erem tenes 42 Request for Service Notice USA Only 81 E Scene mode ENNER ENNER ENNEN 38 SDC A ear e ake 62 Self Recording sek ENNER ENNEN 33 Self timer Recordin
133. the default VCR1 1 Setting on the Camcorder Set SETUP REMOTE VCR1 or VCR2 2 Setting on the remote control LI 2 5 PAUSE Gm Lil Be e lll VAR E I VCR1 Press gt and B simultaneously VCR2 Press lt t and B simultaneously B Concerning the button type battery e When the button type battery runs down replace it with a new battery part number CR2025 The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year but it depends on operation frequency e Keep the button type battery out of the reach of children elf the remote control mode of the Camcorder and that of the remote control do not match with each other REMOTE will appear When the remote control is operated for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on CHECK REMOTE MODE 67 will appear and operation is impossible Set the same remote control mode e The remote control is intended for indoor operation Outdoors or under strong light the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges 27 LSQT1091 Record mode Record mode Check before recording Check the following before recording important events such as weddings or when the Camcorder has not been used for a long time Conduct a test recording to make sure that the image recording and the audio recording work properly lg Basic Camcorder positioning 1 Hold the Camcorder with both hands 2 Run your hand through the
134. ther colors Since white is the reference of all colors light the Camcorder can record pictures in a natural hue if it can recognize the reference white color B Auto focus Auto focus automatically moves the focusing lens forward and backward inside the Camcorder to bring the subject into focus Auto focus has the following characteristics e Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are seen more clearly e Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast into focus eFocuses on the screen center only Due to these characteristics auto focus does not work correctly in the following situations Record pictures in the manual focus mode Recording a subject with one end located closer to the Camcorder and the other end farther away from it e As auto focus adjusts at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both the foreground and background Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass e The subject behind the glass will not be focused because the focus is on the dirty glass Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects eThe recording subject may become blurry because the Camcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects Recording a subject in dark surroundings eThe Camcorder cannot focus correctly because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably Recordin
135. ting 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 t e KOD O n usual operation In the WEB CAMERA mode Tape Playback Mode e Even if you move the joystick up down right left Phi B gt gt lt lt the selected direction on the operation icon is not lit in yellow eThe operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joystick 4 Connect the Camcorder to a personal computer with the USB cable e When the Camcorder and the personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via a USB cable a message such as the one below is displayed However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed the functionality of this Camcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed A Tie MA Dga npa LEE re e ameen orf tad Fe afma rg eg Jm Geer os Pose sms rg rg mm am gend torta dom t cont o 5 Start Windows Live Messenger for Windows XP users Windows Messenger for Windows XP users or MSN Messenger for Windows 2000 XP users e Click start gt gt Programs gt gt Windows Messenger MSN Messenger or Windows Live Messenger e You may not be able to communicate with the other parties via the network if they are not using the same Messenger application software as you are The only ex
136. to AUTO Manual shutter speed adjustment e Avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light because the color and brightness of the playback image may change elf you increase the shutter speed manually the sensitivity lowers and accordingly the gain value increases automatically which may increase the noise on the screen e 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 e During normal playback image movement may not look smooth eWhen recording in an extremely bright place the color of the screen may change or flicker If this happens adjust the shutter soeed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Manual iris gain adjustment e Set the shutter speed before setting the aperture iris gain when manually adjusting both settings e f the value does not become OPEN you cannot adjust the gain value elt the gain value is increased the noise on the screen increases e Depending on the zoom magnification there are iris values that are not displayed Bg Shutter speed range 1 60 to 1 8000 seconds Tape Recording Mode 1 30 to 1 2000 seconds Card Recording Mode The shutter speed closer to 1 8000 is faster B Iris gain value range CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened F1 8 OGB 18dB Value closer to CLOSE darkens the image Value closer to 18dB brightens the image Values with dB ar
137. to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purpose Article 4 Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location 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 Licensee s 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 suffere
138. toves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 4 LSQT1091 Precautions USE LOCATION A WARNING e TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD Your Camcorder and power supply should n
139. ty Total Price Subtotal Your State 4 Local Sales Tax Shipping amp Handling 6 95 Total Enclosed 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA Credit Card MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order Payable to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phones Day Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 6 PM M F 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 80 LSQT1091 Others 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 ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo 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
140. u button or the recording start stop button You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape card in the WEB camera mode e Is the setting for the remote control correct Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it Insert a tape Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection copy guard Pictures of the tape with copyright protection copy guard cannot be displayed on the PC The audio of the tape can be played Is the USB driver installed 54 71 LSQT1091 Others Cautions for Use Bg About condensation If you turn the Camcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape condensation Indication 4 yellow or red is displayed on the viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages DEW DETECT or 4 EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear If so follow the procedure below 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted e t takes about 20 seconds to open the cassette holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the Camcorder with the cassette cover closed and the battery attached to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature eThe status indicator blinks for about 1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 1 5 to 2 hours 3 Turn the Camcorder on again set it to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold areas moisture may be frozen If so it may take more time b
141. u 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 29 Also if you set POWER SAVE to OFF the power does not automatically turn off 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 15 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 72 4 Battery runs down quickly Is the battery fully charged Charge it with the AC adaptor 15 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 The Camcorder cannot be operated though powered up The
142. up to select the m indication B About flashing of the indication When the manual adjustment mode is selected e Flashing indicates that the white balance previously adjusted is stored This setting is stored until the white balance is adjusted again When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode e White balance may not be adjusted properly in the manual adjustment mode in dark places If required use the auto white balance mode Setting in the manual adjustment mode e When the setting is completed it will keep lit Bg About the white balance sensor The white balance sensor detects the type of light source during recording e Do not cover the white balance sensor during recording or it may not function properly B About the black balance adjustment This is one of the 3CCD system functions that automatically adjusts the black when the white balance is set in the manual adjustment mode When the black balance is being adjusted the screen will temporarily go black It is not possible to adjust the black balance manually 0 o Black balance adjustment Flashes White balance adjustment Flashes Q Adjustment completed Lights up 40 LSQT1091 Manual focus adjustment If auto focusing is difficult due to the conditions then manual focusing is available eSet to Tape Card Recording Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS switch to MANUAL MANUAL AUTO e e FOCUS 2 Set the
143. utton ENTER 25 gt means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder B Install a button type battery Install the button type battery supplied in the remote control before using it 1 While pressing the stopper pull out the battery holder A 2 Set the button type battery with its mark facing upward and get the battery holder back in place CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Before using Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Eg Remote control usable range eThe distance between the remote control and the Camcorder Within approx 5 m 16 feet Angle Approx 10 up and 15 down left and right Bg Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to VCR1 and that of the other pair to VCR2 This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs The default setting is VCR1 When the button type battery is replaced the setting will revert to

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