Panasonic Pv Gs180 Operating Instructions Manual

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ª[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.)
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[DEMO MODE]In the Tape Recording Mode, if you set to 
[SETUP] >> [DEMO MODE] >> [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] >> [OFF]. For normal 
use, set this function to [OFF].
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Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
r: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R 0:45: Remaining tape time
≥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) 
-26-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -26-¥: Recording -27-; (Green): Recording pause -27-; (Green flash):
Standby mode
; (Red): Fade out
: Recording check 
-28-: Cinema mode -34-: wide mode -34-: Digital zoom -30-: Automatic mode -26-: Manual mode -36-MF: Manual focus -38-5k: Zoom magnification indication-30-: Back light mode -32-: Image stabilizer -35-1/500: Shutter speed -38-F2.4: F number -38-6dB: Gain value -38-: Soft skin mode -33-: Tele macro -33-: Fade (White) -33-: Fade (Black) -33-: MagicPix function -32-: 0 Lux MagicPix function -32-: Zoom microphone -31-: Wind noise reduction -34-5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -36-: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -36-: Low light mode (Scene mode)-36-: Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -36-: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -36-: Auto white balance -37-
: Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -37-: Outdoor mode -37-: White balance adjustment mode -37-: WEB CAMERA mode (recording) -48-Playback indications
¥: Recording underway
1: Playback 
-40-;: Pause -40-5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -40-6: Rewind/Review playback -40-D/E: Slow motion playback -40-;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -40-2k5: Variable-speed search -41-: Repeat playback -40-: WEB CAMERA mode (playback) -48-A.DUB¥: Audio dubbing -47-A.DUB;: Audio dubbing pause -47-: Blank search -28-12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -60-: Volume adjustment -40-
Card
æ: Progressive photoshot mode -29-± (White): Shutter chance mark -29-¥ (Green): Shutter chance mark -29-: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
recording -35-: Self-Timer recording -34- (White): Photoshot mode
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): While photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Red): Using the card that cannot be 
recognized
 ( ): Photoshot picture quality 
-30-0: Remaining number of photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining 
number of photoshot pictures 
reaches 0, the red indication 
flashes.) 
: Slide show playback 
-42-PictBridge: PictBridge mode -48-100-0001: Folder/File display
No.00: File number
1: Number of DPOF Setting 
-44-: Lock setting -44-: [640k480] Image size
: [1280k960] Image size
: [1760k1320] Image size
CINEMAWIDE
AUTO
MNL
EIS
0LuxZOOM
AWB
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≥For images not recorded with this Camcorder, 
the size display is determined as follows 
according to the number of horizontal pixels.
: 2048 or more
: 1600 or more, less than 2048
: 1280 or more, less than 1600
: 1024 or more, less than 1280
: 800 or more, less than 1024
: 640 or more, less than 800
(The size is not displayed at 
under 640 pixels.) 
Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indications
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. 
-22-°: The warning/alarm indication appears when 
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor 
towards the viewfinder and check the 
warning/alarm indication.
: No card is inserted.
REMOTE : 
An incorrect remote control mode has been 
selected. 
-25-2END: 
The tape came to the end during recording.
::  The video heads are dirty. 
-69-
Textual indications
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the 
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some 
time until the cassette holder opens, but this 
is not a malfunction. 
-68-LOW BATTERY: 
The battery is low. Recharge it. -16-NO TAPE : 
No tape is inserted. -17-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. CHECK REMOTE MODE:
An incorrect remote control mode has been 
selected. This is only displayed at the first 
operation of the remote control after 
powering-on. 
-25-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.
UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED): 
Audio dubbing cannot be performed 
because the original recording was in LP 
mode.
UNABLE TO A.DUB:
You are attempting to perform audio 
dubbing on a non-recorded tape.
COPY PROTECTED: 
Images cannot be recorded correctly 
because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard.
CARD ERROR: 
This card is not compatible with this 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert an 
incompatible card to Card Slot.
NO CARD: 
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL: 
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining. 
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA: 
There are no recorded files on the card.
CANCEL WIDE MODE:
You are attempting to record pictures with 
an aspect ratio of 16:9 by pressing the 
[PHOTO SHOT] button.
FILE LOCKED: 
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED: 
The write protection switch on the SD 
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING: 
The video heads are dirty. 
-69-PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: 
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] button (
-13-). 
This may solve the problem.
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CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: 
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: 
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in 
PC mode with the USB cable connected to 
the Camcorder. You are attempting to 
record pictures on a tape/card with the USB 
cable connected to the Camcorder.
NO INK IN PRINTER: 
There is no ink. Check the connected 
printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER: 
There is no paper. Check the connected 
printer.
PRINTER ERROR: 
Check the connected printer.
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 (DV DATA MODE):
You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM] 
setting during DV DATA Mode.
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when 
LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays.
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
monitor cannot be adjusted.Functions cannot be used 
simultaneously
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or 
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The 
table below shows examples of functions 
restricted by conditions.
FunctionsConditions which disable 
the functions
≥Progressive≥When recording onto a 
tape and a card 
simultaneously
≥When digital zoom 
(10k or higher) is used
≥When the shutter speed is 
1/750 or faster in Tape 
Recording Mode
≥When the gain value is 
increased in Tape 
Recording Mode
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the portrait mode of 
the scene mode is used in 
Tape Recording Mode
≥When the wide mode is 
used
≥Digital zoom
≥Wide mode
≥Fade≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥Image stabilizer≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Backlight 
compensation≥When the iris/gain is set
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Soft skin
≥Tele-macro
≥Recording 
check≥While recording to a tape
≥MagicPix≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥RapidFire 
Consecutive 
Photoshot≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is 
set to other than [640]
≥Zoom 
microphone
≥Wind noise 
reduction≥An external microphone is 
used
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Before requesting repair (Problems 
and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully 
charged battery.
 The battery protection circuit may have 
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor 
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and 
do not operate the Camcorder for about 
5 continuous minutes, the power is 
automatically turned off for tape protection and 
power conservation. To resume recording, turn 
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to 
[ON] again. (
-27-) 
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on 
long enough.
 Is the battery low? If the remaining battery 
power indication is flashing or the message 
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has 
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully 
charged battery. (
-16-) 
 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. (
-68-) 
4: Battery runs down quickly.
 Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the 
AC adaptor. (
-16-) 
 Are you using the battery in an extremely cold 
place? The battery is affected by ambient 
temperature. In cold places, the operating time 
of the battery becomes shorter.
 Has the battery worn out? The battery has a 
limited life. If the operating time is still too short 
even after the battery is fully charged, 
depending on the usage, the battery has worn 
out and can no longer be used. 
5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though 
powered up.
The Camcorder does not operate normally.
 Remove the cassette and then press the 
[RESET] button. (
-68-) 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.)  ≥Scene mode≥When setting the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch 
to [AUTO]
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Change of 
white balance≥When digital zoom (10k 
or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When a menu is 
displayed
≥Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the scene mode is 
used
≥Variable-speed 
search≥During repeat playback
≥Deleting files≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
≥When the file is protected
≥Formatting≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
≥Audio dubbing≥The section of a tape 
recorded in LP mode
≥The blank section of a 
tape
≥Sounds sent through the 
DV terminal
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6: The cassette cannot be removed.
 Does the status indicator come on when 
opening the cassette cover? (
-19-) Make sure 
that the battery and the AC adaptor are 
properly connected. (
-16-) 
 Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
 Close the cassette cover completely, and fully 
open it again. (
-17-) 
7: No operation other than cassette removal 
can be performed.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-68-) 
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. (
-24-) 
 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. (
-25-) 
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 to [SAVE]), 
recording cannot be performed. (
-18-) 
 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. (
-26-) 
 Has condensation occurred? No operation 
other than cassette removal can be performed 
when condensation occurs. Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-68-) 
 Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is 
open, the Camcorder may not operate 
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-17-) 
2: The screen has changed suddenly.
 Has the demonstration started? In the Tape 
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> 
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, 
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set 
this function to [OFF]. (
-61-) 
3: 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. (
-72-) If so, use the manual 
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-38-)
 Is the MagicPix function set? When the 
MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts 
into the manual mode.
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in 
the screen center.
 Read the contents and respond to them. (
-63-)
2: The time code becomes inaccurate.
0The time code indication counter may not be 
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback, 
but this is not a malfunction.
3: 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.
4: 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.
5: A function indication such as mode 
indication, remaining tape time indication, 
or time cord 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 or the 
headphones.
0Is the volume too low? During playback, push 
the [s/VOLr] lever to display the volume 
indication and adjust it. (
-40-) 
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the 
same time.
 Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> 
[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and 
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the 
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a 
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set 
to [ST1] or [ST2]. (
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 Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> 
[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. (
-60-) 
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. (
-18-) 
 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that 
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not 
allow audio dubbing. (
-26-) 
4: 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] >> 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a 
cassette with no audio dubbing, set 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (
-47-) 
 Is the variable speed search function working? 
Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the 
remote control to cancel the variable speed 
search function. (
-41-) 
6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.
 Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]? 
When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/
Ë].
Playback (Pictures) 
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images 
during cue or review playback.
 This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during 
cue and review playback.
 Horizontal stripes may appear depending on 
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
3: Although the Camcorder is correctly 
connected to a TV, playback images cannot 
be seen.
 Have you selected video input on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input terminals used for the connection.
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). (
-69-) If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises 
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the 
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the 
cable to the AV terminal.
 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] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> 
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], 
pictures with fine details may include a 
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> 
[]. (
-30-) 
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
 Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be 
deleted. (
-44-) 
 For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect 
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is 
disabled. (
-19-) 
3: Photoshot playback images do not look 
normal.
 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.
 Either the Camcorder or the card may be 
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is 
displayed.
 The image was either recorded in a different 
format, or data is damaged.
Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is 
frozen, or no operation can be performed.
 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.
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2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
 An irregularity in the Camcorder has been 
automatically detected. Remove the cassette 
or the card for data protection and then press 
the [RESET] button with the boss A. To press 
the [RESET] button, remove the lens cap from 
the grip belt attachment part and use the 
projecting part on the lens cap. The Camcorder 
will be activated.
 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 repeatedly. 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.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the 
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
 Is the USB driver installed?
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an 
error message will appear on PC.
 To disconnect the USB cable safely, 
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
5: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 
when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB 
camera mode.
 Did you press the menu button or the recording 
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or 
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera 
mode.
 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 video stream driver installed?Cautions for Use
ªAbout condensationIf you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation 
Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the 
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only 
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the 
procedure below.
3 in yellow:
Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape.
3 in red:
Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the 
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Camcorder with the cassette 
cover closed to cool or warm it to the 
ambient temperature.
When [3] in yellow
≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/
Playback Mode. Leave the Camcorder for 
about 30 minutes.
≥However, you can use the Card Recording 
Mode or Picture Playback Mode when a 
cassette is not inserted.
When [3] in red
≥The status indicator blinks for about 
1 minute and then the Camcorder 
automatically turns off. Leave it for about 2 
to 3 hours.
3Turn 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 before the 
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for condensation even before the 
condensation Indication is displayed.
≥If 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 [OFF] 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.
RESET
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ªAbout dirty headsIf 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.
≥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.) 
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD 
CLEANING” appears during recording. During 
playback, moreover, the following symptoms 
appear.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the 
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes 
appear.
When normal playback cannot be performed 
even after the head 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.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, 
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another 
cassette.
≥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.) 
ª
About the Camcorder≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, 
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is 
not a malfunction.
Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized 
equipment such as a cellular phones, 
microwave ovens, TVs, and video game 
equipment.
≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, 
images or sounds may be disturbed due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥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 
digital circuits including microprocessor may 
adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the 
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment 
and does not function properly, turn off the 
Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC 
adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC 
adaptor again and 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 spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become 
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥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.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing a cassette.) 
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet 
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use 
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then, 
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not 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.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The Camcorder body may be discoloured and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥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.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions.
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Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the 
internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business 
use.
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About the batteryThe 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 after 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.
≥If 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.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 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. 
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC 
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries 
at your destination.
If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder 
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or 
AC adaptor.
After use, be sure to take the cassette out and 
detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull 
out the AC cable from AC mains socket.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free 
from humidity, with as constant temperature as 
possible. (Recommended temperature: 15oC to 
25oC (59oF to 77oF), Recommended humidity: 
40% to 60%) 
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, 
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the 
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.≥To 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. 
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥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. 
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About the AC adaptor≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more 
time than normal.
≥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 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.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 1 m (3 feet) 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 mains socket. (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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About the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperature 
place.
≥The 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. 
≥If 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.
≥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.
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