Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS36 Operating Instructions

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„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web 
camera
When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera 
in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the 
one in usual operation.
12
1In usual operation
2In the WEB CAMERA mode 
(Tape Playback Mode)
•  Even if you move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] 
( 
, , ,  ), the selected direction on the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead 
of appearing from the side of the screen when you 
press the center of the Joystick Control.
4  Start the Windows Messenger (For 
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger 
(For Windows 2000 users).
•  Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
•  When you use Windows XP, the other parties via 
the network have to use the Windows Messenger 
on Windows XP. When you use other than 
Windows XP, the other parties via the network 
have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other than 
Windows XP.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the 
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on 
the Internet connection status.
•  If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal 
computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, video 
cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card.
•  You cannot output the video input from the DV 
terminal to the display of the PC.
•  In 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.
•  For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows 
Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock] 
and proceed.
2  Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
When starting the 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].
Setting up the Windows Messenger
3  Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport 
Wizard] dialog appears.
4  Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
5  After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the Windows Messenger. 
						

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6  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7  Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
Setting up the MSN Messenger
•  For other information about Windows Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
•  When access is finished, close Windows 
Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, 
disconnect the USB Cable.
•  If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the communication 
is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart 
Windows Messenger and set up the communication 
again.
8  Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.2  Type in your Sign-in name and password.•  If 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.
5  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6  Select the microphone attached to the PC 
in the [Microphone] menu.
7  Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu.
8 Confi rm that the [Panasonic DVC Web 
Camera Device] is selected.
When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time, 
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen 
is not displayed if the MSN 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]. 
						

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By connecting the Camcorder and Macintosh with 
the DV Cable, you can transfer motion pictures 
saved on a DV Tape directly to your Macintosh.
•  iMovie HD, included with any new Macintosh or 
sold with iLife.
Transferring Motion DV Tape 
Pictures (Camcorder→Macintosh) 
via DV Cable (iMovie / iMovie HD)
2  Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh 
with the DV Cable.
„ For  MacintoshOS:Mac OS X v 10.3 – X v 10.4
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Playback 
Mode.
3  Click the [  iMovie HD] icon.
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
1  Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control 
Panel], select the software or the driver 
from [Add/Remove Programs] to uninstall.
•  Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your 
OS.
2  After software or driver is uninstalled, 
please restart your computer.
„ For  Windows „ In the case of MSN Messenger 7.5
1  Type in your E-mail address and 
password.
•  If 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.
6  Select [USB Video Device] in the Webcam 
setup screen and then click [Finish].
•  For other information about MSN Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
•  When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB cable. 
						

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Notes
•  Macintosh and iMovie HD from Apple are the 
registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft
® Windows®, Windows Messenger®, MSN 
Messenger® and DirectX® are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation 
in the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
•  All other names, company names, product names, 
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
•  The 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.
•  Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as well.
•  In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video 
camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder.
•  These 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.
•  Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation 
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software 
or destroy the data in transfer.
•  We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power 
source for the Camcorder when connecting to the 
personal computer. Data may be lost if the battery 
power is lost while transferring data.
•  If 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 Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
•  Do not delete the folders in the memory card 
such as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.
•  When the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode 
while it is connected to the personal computer, 
the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot 
be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB 
Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of 
the Camcorder and reconnect the Cable.
•  When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder 
is switched to the PC Mode, a warning message 
may be displayed. You may simply ignore it.
•  When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having equivalent 
authority.
5  Click [Create] in the [Create Project] 
screen and select a folder in which to save 
the motion pictures.
•  “Camera connected” is displayed.
•  Confirm the [  ] is selected.
6 Click [  ] to playback the tape.
7  Click [Import] to capture the motion 
pictures you wish to save.
•  For more information about iMovie HD, please 
refer to Help.
For more information, please contact Apple at
http://www.apple.com
4  Click [Create a New Project]. 
						

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Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by 
this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for 
Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan 
Electronics and Information Technology Industries 
Association).
•  If you attempt to play back files recorded with this 
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files 
recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, 
you may not be able to play them back. Please 
check the compatibility with the other equipment in 
advance.
About the compatibility of the card files
•  When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be displayed 
as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]:
The images (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) in this folder are 
recorded in the JPEG format.
[MISC]:
Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image 
are in this folder.
•  [DCIM], etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operation.
•  In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
•  When using software without an indication function, 
indication data, such as date, are not displayed. 
Depending on the software in use, the date and the 
time may not be displayed correctly.
•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some 
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the 
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as 
a conventional memory for a Camcorder, Personal 
Computer or others.
About the folder structure when using
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer•  If you install the USB Driver after 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 USB Driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the 
USB Driver, and re-install it.
•  With the Camcorder and personal computer 
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device 
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC] 
1 in [Ports] or 
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
([!DVC] 
1 will differ depending on the OS 
or operating environment of your personal 
computer.)
1
About the  SD Memory Card
Files recorded on an SD Memory CardIt 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.
SD Memory Card (Optional)The SD Memory Card is an external Memory Card 
that is available in larger capacities. It has a write 
protect switch to prevent data writing and card 
formatting, as well as a copyright protection function.
•  SD Logo is a trademark.
•  All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective corporations.(For Windows) 
						

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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
 W :Fade (White) (pp. 31~32)
 B :Fade (Black) (pp. 31~32) :Auto White Balance (p. 35)
 :White Balance Adjustment Mode 
(pp. 35~36)
 :Outdoor Mode (p. 35)
 :Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (p. 35)
 :MagicPix Function (p. 32) : Zoom Microphone (p. 30)
 :Wind Noise Reduction (p. 33)
 :Soft Skin Mode (p. 33)
 :Volume adjustment (p. 39)
12:34:56AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 23)
,  :Photoshot Picture Quality (p. 27)
0 : Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining number 
of Photoshot pictures reaches 0, the 
red indication flashes.)
100-0001 : Folder/File Display
No. 00 : File Number
1 : Number of DPOF Setting (p. 43)
 :RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording (p. 28)
 : Lock Setting (p. 43)
 :LED Video Light is on. (p. 28)
 :Gain up (p. 28) :Web Camera Mode (p. 50)
[640 × 480] Image size
•  For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the 
size display is determined as follows according to 
the number of horizontal pixels.
 (White):Photoshot Mode
 (Red):While Photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Green):While the Card being read
 (Red):Using a card that cannot be 
recognized
 :Tape Recording Mode (p. 25)
 :Tape Playback Mode (p. 39)
 :Card Recording Mode (pp. 26~27)
 :Picture Playback Mode (p. 40)
 :PC Mode (p. 48)
SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) (p. 24)
LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 24)
 :Automatic Mode (p. 25) :Manual Mode (pp. 34~38) :Image Stabilizer (p. 31)
12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 23)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 38)
 :Back Light Mode (p. 32)
 :Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 34)
 :Portrait Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 34)
 :Low Light Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 34)
 :Spotlight Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 34)
 :Surf & Snow Mode (Scene Mode) 
(p. 34)
● : Recording (p. 25)
 (Green) : Recording Pause (p. 25) (Green 
Flash) :Standby Mode
 : Still Playback (p. 40)
 :Self-Timer Recording (p. 29)
► : Playback (p. 39)
►► : Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 40)
◄◄ : Rewind/Review Playback (p. 40)
◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► : Still Advance Playback (p. 40)
 :Recording Check (p. 26)
 :Blank Search (p. 26)
► :Repeat Playback (p. 39)
1/500 : Shutter Speed (pp. 36~37)
 :Slide Show Playback (pp. 41~42)
F2.4 : F Number (p. 37)
6dB Gain Value (p. 37)
Basic indications:: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
12:34:56PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications:R0:45: Remaining tape time
•  Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication 
starts flashing.) 
						

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Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory Indications
 :A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--] / 
:The built-in battery is low. (p. 16)
 :The Warning/Alarm Indication appears 
when you record yourself. Turn the LCD 
Monitor towards the Viewfinder and 
check the Warning/Alarm Indication.
 :No card is inserted.
 END :The tape came to the end during 
recording.
 :The video heads are dirty. (p. 59)
Textual Indications
 DEW DETECT/ 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. (p. 59)
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (p. 59)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 64). This 
may solve the problem.
LOW BATTERY:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (pp. 11~12)
NO TAPE:
No tape is inserted. (p. 14)
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.
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.
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the cassette 
cover. (p. 14)
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly because 
the medium is protected by a copy guard.CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the 
incompatible card to Card Slot.
NO CARD:
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on the card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD Memory 
Card is set to [LOCK].
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB Cable is connected to the Camcorder 
in Card Recording Mode.
CANCEL MAGICPIX MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] during MagicPix 
Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC 
Mode with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer that does not support USB2.0.
CAN NOT USE USB:
You are connecting the USB Cable with the DV 
Cable connected.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].
TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:
You are attempting to select an item in [ 
 
SCENE MODE] when Light is on.
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
When the LCD Monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
Monitor cannot be adjusted. 
						

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Cautions for Use
„ After  Use
1  Take out the Cassette. (p. 14)
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
3  Take out the Card. (p. 15)
4  Detach the power supply and retract the 
Viewfi nder or the LCD Monitor. (p. 17)
5  To protect the Lens, attach the supplied 
Lens Cap.
„ Cautions for UseWhen you use your Camcorder on a rainy or 
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no 
water enters the Camcorder.
•  Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette to 
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
•  If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet a 
soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to 
wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again 
thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, 
video game equipment, etc.).
•  If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, images 
or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic 
wave radiation.
•  Do not use near a cell phone because doing so 
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and 
sound.
•  Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields 
created by speakers or large motors.
•  Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by 
a microprocessor may adversely affect the 
Camcorder, causing the disturbance of images and 
sounds.
•  If the Camcorder is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function properly, 
turn off the Camcorder power and detach the 
Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery 
or AC Adaptor again. Thereafter, turn on the 
Camcorder power.
Do not use your Camcorder near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage cables.
•  If you record pictures near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds 
may be adversely affected.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
•  If you use the Camcorder for a long period of 
time, the internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
•  This Camcorder is not intended for business use.
When you use your Camcorder on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get 
into the Camcorder.
•  Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
•  If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, 
the camera body may be deformed and the surface 
finish may peel off.
•  Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact 
with the Camcorder for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for 
cleaning the Camcorder.
•  The Camcorder body may be deformed and the 
surface finish may peel off.
•  Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the 
AC Cable from the AC Jack.
•  Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that 
is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and 
afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.
•  For storing or transporting the Camcorder, place 
it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to 
prevent the coating on the camera body from being 
worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and 
detach the Battery from the Camcorder or pull 
out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
•  If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape 
sags and deteriorates.
•  If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long 
time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery 
will not function even after it is recharged.
„ About   AC Adaptor•  If 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 temperature of the Battery has 
decreased or increased sufficiently, charging starts 
automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues 
to flash even after the Battery temperature has 
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery 
or AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please 
contact a dealer.
•  If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer time 
than normal.
•  If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 
3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radio.
•  When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.
•  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.)
•  Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and 
Battery clean. 
						

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„  CondensationIf you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation 
Indication [ 
 ] is displayed on the Viewfinder or 
the LCD Monitor and the messages 
[
DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only 
when the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow 
the procedure below.
1  Remove the tape if it is inserted.•  It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette 
Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2  Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette 
Compartment Cover closed to cool or 
warm it to the ambient temperature.
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 conditions, dew may be frozen. 
In this case, it may take more time before the 
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for Condensation even before the 
Condensation Indication is displayed.
•  The condensation indication may not appear 
depending on circumstances. When condensation 
occurs on the lens or the Camcorder, it also may 
occur on the head and the tape. Do not open the 
Cassette Compartment Cover.
When the Lens Is Fogged:Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When 
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
„  Video Head Clogging and CareIf the heads (the parts that make contact with the 
tape) are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear 
on the playback image, or the screen as a whole 
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty, 
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the worst 
case, the Camcorder cannot record at all.
Causes of Dirty Heads•  Large quantity of dust in the air
•  High-temperature and high-humidity environment
• Damaged tape
•  Long operating hours
Using Panasonic cleaning cassette 
(AY-DVMCLA)
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape 
Playback Mode.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is 
displayed on the lower right of the 
screen.
2  Insert the Head Cleaner into the 
Camcorder in the same manner as a Video 
Cassette.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲], and 
approximately 15 seconds later, move the 
Joystick Control [▼]. (Do not rewind the 
tape.)
4  Take out the Head Cleaner. Insert a Video 
Cassette and start recording. Then, play 
the tape back to check the recorded 
image.
5  If the image is not still clear, repeat Steps 
1 to 4. (Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 
times or more consecutively.)
Notes:
•  Do not rewind every time you use the Head 
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the 
end, and then use it again from the beginning in the 
same manner as before.
•  If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the 
tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately 
stop using that Cassette.
•  Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive 
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads. If 
the heads are worn, images cannot be played back 
even after the heads are cleaned.)
•  If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head 
Cleaner, the Camcorder needs to be cleaned at a 
Servicenter. Please consult a dealer.
•  Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered 
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by 
the warranty.
Periodical Check-upTo maintain the highest image quality, we 
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as 
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of use. 
(This, however, depends on operating conditions, 
such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)
„ Optimal Use of the BatteryBattery CharacteristicsThis Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its 
ability to generate power is based upon the chemical 
reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is 
susceptible to the surrounding temperature and 
humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or too 
low, the operating time of the Battery becomes 
shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold 
environment, the Battery may operate only for about 
5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a 
protective function may operate, and the Battery may 
become unusable for a while. 
						

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Be Sure to Detach the Battery after UseBe sure to detach the Battery from the Camcorder. (If 
it 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.
Disposing of an Unusable Battery•  The Battery has a limited life.
•  Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may 
cause an explosion.
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery 
Clean
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt, 
dust, or other substances. If you drop the Battery 
accidentally, check to see if the Battery body and 
terminals are deformed. Attaching a deformed 
Battery to the Camcorder or AC Adaptor may 
damage the Camcorder or AC Adaptor.
„ Cautions for StorageBefore storing the Camcorder, take the 
Cassette out and detach the Battery.
Store all the components in a dry place with a 
relatively stable temperature.
(Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F 
to 77 °F), Recommended Humidity: 40 % to 60 %)
Camcorder•  Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting 
into the Camera.
•  Do not leave the Camcorder in places that expose 
it to high temperature.
Battery•  Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures 
will shorten the life of the Battery.
•  If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the 
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
• Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in 
contact with metal objects (such as necklaces, 
hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit 
or heat generation and, if you touch the Battery 
in this condition, you may be badly burned.
•  Store the Battery in a completely discharged state. 
To store the Battery for a long period of time, we 
recommend you charge it once every year and 
store it again after you completely use up the 
charged capacity.
Cassette•  Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning. 
If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with 
the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although 
it depends on the storage condition). Be sure to 
rewind to the beginning.
•  Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight 
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the tape. 
Dust contains hard mineral particles, and dusty 
Cassettes damage the heads of the Camcorder 
and other components. Develop a habit of returning 
the Cassette back to its case.
•  Once every half year, 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, temperature and humidity changes 
may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling, 
shrinking, and so forth. The wound tape may stick 
to itself.
•  Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic 
substances or equipment.
•  The surface of tape is covered with extremely 
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are 
recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have 
magnetic force that is stronger than you may 
normally expect, and they may erase the contents 
of a recording or may cause noise in images and 
sounds.
Card•  When the Card is being read, do not remove the 
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or 
impact.
•  Do not leave the Card in places where there is 
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are 
easily generated.
•  Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the 
recorded content may be damaged.
•  After use, be sure to remove the Card from the 
Camcorder.
•  After usage, store the supplied SD Memory Card in 
the enclosed bag.
•  Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card 
with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to 
enter it.
•  Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.