Panasonic Pv Gs29 Operating Instructions Manual

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Before Using
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29)Recording on a Tape
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording 
Mode.
• The [  TAPE RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.• Recording starts.
1  Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording 
Mode.
• The [  CARD RECORDING MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
2  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
Recording a Still Picture on Card 
(Photoshot) 
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
1  Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode.• The [  TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] is displayed 
on the screen.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed 
on the lower right of the screen.
2  Move the Joystick Control [◄] 1 to rewind 
the tape.
3  Move the Joystick Control [▲] 2 to start 
playback.
4  Move the Joystick Control [▼] 3 to stop 
playback.
Playing Back a Tape
1  Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback 
Mode.
• The [  CARD PLAYBACK MODE] is 
displayed on the screen.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon is displayed 
on the lower right of the screen.
Joystick Control [▲] : Starting the Slide Show
Stop the Slide Show
Joystick Control [▼] : Erase the pictures
Joystick Control [◄] : Playing back the previous 
picture
Joystick Control [►] : Playing back the next picture
2 Start Playback.
Playing Back a Card
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 
again to pause the recording.
2  Adjust by turning the Eyepiece Corrector 
Knob 1.
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
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[One-Touch Navigation icon]
(PV-GS39/
PV-GS59)(PV-GS29) 
						

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A/V
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Standard Accessories
The following accessories are supplied with your 
Camcorder.
1)  AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable 
(pp. 15~16)
1)
2) 3)
4) 5)
K2GJ2DC00011
K2KC4CB00020
LSFC0018K1HA05CD0014
(For PV-GS39 
(Canada Only)/
PV-GS59)
2)  Battery Pack (pp. 15~16)
3)  AV Cable (pp. 51, 54)
4)  Shoulder Strap (p. 18)
5)  USB Cable and CD-ROM 
(pp. 56, 58~59, 61, 67) CAUTION:
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V 
AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required 
for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please 
contact either a local or foreign electrical 
parts distributor for assistance in selecting an 
alternate AC plug.
We recommend using the accessory power 
plug adaptor (VJSS0070/KZDB4ZE00001) in 
an area which has special AC outlets.
Parts Identification and Handling
„ Camcorder
1LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN] (p. 22)
2LCD Monitor (pp. 20~22, 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.
3Card Access Lamp (p. 20)
4Reset Button [RESET] (pp. 76, 78)
5DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15)
6Battery Holder (p. 16)
7Mode Selector Switch
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (pp. 30, 40~44)
8Card Slot Cover (pp. 19~20)
9Card Slot (pp. 19~20)
10Lens Hood (p. 75)
11Lens
12White Balance Sensor (p. 42)
Remote Control Sensor (PV-GS59 Only) 
(p. 15)
13Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 35, 36)
Volume Lever [–  / VOL +] (pp. 45, 47)
14Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 35, 39)
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PV-DAC14D K2CA2CA00025
Before Using
LSFT0648
(PV-GS59 Only)
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4
CGA-DU12
(PV-GS59 
Canada Only)CGR-DU06 
						

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Before Using
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, 
there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the 
Viewfinder screen.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not 
affect the recorded picture.
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16Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] 
(p. 18)
17Cassette Holder (pp. 18~19)
18Cassette Compartment Cover (pp. 18~19)
19DV Input/Output Terminal 
(pp. 54~55, 67~68)
•  Connect this to the digital video equipment.
20USB Jack [  ] (For PV-GS39/PV-GS59) 
(pp. 58~59, 61, 67)
21Speaker (p. 45)
22Built-in LED Light (pp. 33~34)
23Viewfinder (pp. 20~22, 75)
24Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 21)
25Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]
(pp. 31, 32)
26Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 18)
27Power Switch [OFF/ON] (p. 20)
28Status Indicator [STATUS] (pp. 20~21, 34)
29Menu Button [MENU] (p. 25)
34Grip Belt (p. 17)
35Tripod 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.)
•  You cannot open the Card Slot Cover when 
the tripod is used. Insert the card first and 
then attach the tripod.
36Battery Eject Switch 
[BATTERY RELEASE] (p. 16)
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„    Remote Control 
(PV-GS59 Only : Optional)
Using the Remote Control with the Camcorder, most 
of the Camcorder functions can be operated from a 
distance.
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15Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] 
(pp. 51, 54)
•  Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates 
the Camcorder’s built-in speaker.
•  When connecting the pin plug of the AV 
Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
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30Mode Dial (p. 23)
31Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 30)
32Joystick Control (pp. 23, 25)
33Light Button [LIGHT] (pp. 33~34)
37Indication Output Button [EXT DISPLAY] 
(pp. 52, 54)
38Date/Time Button [DATE/TIME] (p. 28)
39Audio Dubbing Button [AUDIO DUB] 
(p. 53)
40Recording Button [● REC] (p. 55)
41Cursor buttons for Variable Speed Search 
Function [▲, ▼] (p. 46)
Select Button [▲▼◄►] (p. 26) 
						

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* means that these buttons function in the same 
manner as the corresponding buttons on the 
Camcorder.
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The Remote Control 
(PV-GS59 Only : Optional)
Before using the Remote Control, insert a 
button-type battery (not supplied).
1  While pressing the Lock Button 1, pull out 
the Battery Holder.
2  Insert a button-type battery (CR2025) with 
the (+) marking facing upward.
3  Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote 
Control.
•  When the button-type battery is exhausted, replace 
it with a new CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally 
expected to last about 1 year. However, it depends 
on operation frequency.)
•  Make sure to match the poles correctly when 
inserting the button-type battery.
● Use Battery with Panasonic type CR2025 
only. Use of another battery may present a 
risk of fire or explosion.
● Battery may explode if mistreated.
● As with any small object, this type of 
Battery can be swallowed by young 
children. Do not allow children to handle 
this Battery.
● Dispose of used battery promptly.
● Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose 
of in fire.
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WARNING
CAUTION
Inserting the Button-type Battery
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42Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [◄Ι, Ι►](◄Ι: reverse, Ι►: forward) (p. 46)
43Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL]* 
(pp. 35~36, 45)
44Variable Speed Search Button 
[VER SEARCH] (p. 46)
45Menu Button [MENU]* (p. 26)
46Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]*
(p. 32)
47Rewind/Review Button [◄◄] (p. 46)
48Pause Button [  ] (pp. 47, 53, 55)
49Stop Button [■] (pp. 15, 55)
50Recording Start/Stop Button 
[START/STOP]* (p. 30)
51Play Button [►] (pp. 46~47, 55)
52Fast Forward/Cue Button [►►] (p. 46)
53Enter Button [ENTER] (p. 26) 
						

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Before Using
Using the Remote Control 
(PV-GS59 Only : Optional)  
•  Distance from the Camcorder: Within 
approximately 15 feet (5 meters)
•  Angle: Within approximately 15° in the vertical 
and horizontal directions from the central axis
1  Direct the Remote Control at the Remote 
Control Sensor of the Camcorder and 
press an appropriate button.
[VCR1]:
Press the [Ι►] Button and [ ■ ] Button 
simultaneously.
 1[VCR2]:
Press the [◄Ι] Button and [ ■ ] Button 
simultaneously.
 2•  When the battery in the Remote Control is 
replaced, the mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] 
Mode. •  The above operating ranges are for indoor use. 
Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may 
not operate properly even within the above ranges.
„ Selecting Remote Control ModesWhen 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, 
they can be operated individually by selecting 
different Remote Control Modes.
•  If 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] (p. 71) will appear and 
operation is impossible. Set the same Remote 
Control Mode.
„ Setup on the CamcorderSet [  REMOTE] on the [  SETUP] Sub-Menu to 
the desired Remote Control Mode. (pp. 27, 28)
„ Setup on the Remote Control
15°
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Power Supply
Using the  AC Adaptor
1  Connect the DC Cable to the Camcorder.
2  Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor.
3  Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor 
and the AC Jack. •  Before connecting or disconnecting the 
power supply, set the [OFF/ON] Switch on 
the Camcorder to [OFF] and make sure that 
[STATUS] Indicator is not lit. (p. 20)
  Using the Battery
•  We recommend using a Panasonic Battery.
•  We cannot guarantee the quality of this Camcorder 
when batteries from other companies are used.
1  Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and 
charge it.
2  Put the Battery on the Battery Mount by 
aligning the mark, and then securely plug 
it in.
Before use, fully charge the Battery.
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Charging Time and Available 
Recording Time
ACharging Time
Maximum Continuous Recording Time
Intermittent Recordable TimeB
Supplied battery(PV-GS29)CGR-DU06 
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
A1 h 40 min.
B1 h 50 min. (1 h 25 min.)
C55 min. (45 min.)
Supplied battery
(PV-GS39/PV-GS59 
U.S.A.)
CGR-DU06 
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
A1 h 40 min.
B1 h 45 min. (1 h 20 min.)
C55 min. (40 min.)
Supplied battery 
(PV-GS59 Canada 
Only)
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
A2 h 25 min.
B3 h 10 min. (2 h 30 min.)
C1 h 35 min. (1 h 15 min.)
Optional battery
(PV-GS59 Canada 
Only)
CGR-DU06 
(7.2 V / 640 mAh)
A1 h 40 min.
B1 h 45 min. (1 h 20 min.)
C55 min. (40 min.)
Optional battery 
(PV-GS29)CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
A2 h 25 min.
B3 h 15 min. (2 h 40 min.)
C1 h 40 min. (1 h 20 min.)
Optional battery 
(PV-GS39/PV-GS59 
U.S.A.)
CGA-DU12
(7.2 V / 1 150 mAh)
A2 h 25 min.
B3 h 10 min. (2 h 30 min.)
C1 h 35 min. (1 h 15 min.)
Optional battery 
(PV-GS29)CGA-DU21
(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
A3 h 55 min.
B5 h 45 min. (4 h 30 min.)
C2 h 55 min. (2 h 15 min.)
Optional battery 
(PV-GS39/PV-GS59)CGA-DU21
(7.2 V / 2 040 mAh)
A3 h 55 min.
B5 h 30 min. (4 h 15 min.)
C2 h 45 min. (2 h 10 min.)
(The intermittent recordable time refers to recordable 
time when the recording and stopping operations are 
repeated.)
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Notes:•  When the Camcorder has been used for a long 
time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is 
not a malfunction.
•  If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up although 
the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach 
the Battery and reattach it.•  Since the Battery will not be charged when 
the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, 
disconnect it from the AC Adaptor.
•  The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging 
starts.
•  When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging 
is completed.
•  When the battery is completely discharged, the 
[CHARGE] Lamp blinks at first, but the battery 
is charged normally. When the temperature of 
the battery is too high or low, the [CHARGE] 
Lamp blinks and the charging time becomes 
longer than usual.
3  Attach the charged Battery to the 
Camcorder.
„ Disconnecting the Power SourceSet the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], and while 
sliding the [BATTERY RELEASE] Switch, remove 
the Battery downward or DC Cable.
•  When attaching or removing Battery, set the 
[OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and make sure the 
[STATUS] Indicator is not lit.
•  Hold down the battery with your hand so it 
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Before Using
•  “1 h 40 min.” indicates 1 hour and 40 minutes.
•  Battery CGR-DU06 (PV-GS29/PV-GS39/PV-GS59 
U.S.A.) or CGA-DU12 (PV-GS59 Canada) is 
supplied.
•  The times shown in the table are approximate 
times. The numbers indicate the recording time 
when the Viewfinder is used. The numbers in 
parentheses indicate the recording time when the 
LCD Monitor is used. In actual use, the available 
recording time may be shorter.
•  The times shown in the table are for continuous 
recording at a temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) and 
humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a 
higher or lower temperature, the charging time may 
be longer.
•  We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU12 and 
CGA-DU21 for long time recording (2 hours or 
more for continuous recording, 1 hour or more for 
intermittent recording.)
•  The available recording time becomes shorter 
if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor 
simultaneously when rotating the LCD Monitor 
forward to record yourself.
•  The batteries heat up after use or charging. The 
Camcorder being used will also heat up. This is 
normal.
•  Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, 
the display will change: 
 →  →  →  → . If the battery discharges, then  
() will flash.
Re-attaching the Lens Cap
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
•  The Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord come 
preattached to the Grip Belt.
1  Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord 
through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. 
Then pass the Lens Cap through the loop 
made by itself and pull tight.
To Use as a Grip Belt
Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your 
hand.
1  Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
2  Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the 
size of your hand.
3  Reattach the Grip Belt.
How to remove the  Sensor tag 
(For U.S.A. customers)
1  Detach the end of the Grip Belt.
2  Remove the Sensor tag. Then, replace the 
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2  Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap, run 
it through the Shoulder Strap Length 
Adjuster, and pull it.
•  Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from 
the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it 
cannot slip off.
•  Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to 
the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same 
way.
Inserting/Removing a Cassette
3  After the Cassette Holder is opened, 
insert/remove a Cassette.
4  Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the 
[PUSH] mark 1.•  The Cassette Holder is housed.
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•  Please use Genuine Panasonic DVC Tapes for 
more information please contact your local dealer 
or visit www.panasonic.com.
•  For your reference if you travel frequently you 
should also  purchase a Panasonic head cleaning 
tape AY-DVMCLA and use when HEAD CLOG 
message appears on the LCD/EVF of your 
Camcorder.
•  When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in 
the above, and then securely insert it as far as 
it goes.
•  When removing, pull it straight out.
1  Fit the AC Adaptor or the Battery and turn 
on the Power.
2  Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the 
front and pull up to fully open the Cassette 
Compartment Cover.
•  To protect the tape, if the cover is not fully 
opened, the cassette holder cannot be ejected.
•  When not using the Lens Cap, pull the Lens Cap 
Cord in the direction of the arrow. 1•  When you are not recording, be sure to cover the 
Lens with the Lens Cap for protection. 2
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap 
before going out to avoid dropping the Camcorder.
1  Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap 
through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the 
Camcorder.
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•  When you remove the Lens Cap, press the knobs 
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Before Using
1  Turn off the Power.
2  Open the LCD Monitor and then open the 
Card Slot Cover.
Inserting/Removing a Card
Using a Memory Card (Optional) 
(For PV-GS39/PV-GS59)
A Card can be used to record still pictures.
•  Use a genuine SD Memory Card manufactured by 
Panasonic only.
Before inserting or removing a Card, be sure to 
turn off the Camcorder.
•  Otherwise, the Camcorder may not function 
properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data 
in a Card.
Accidental  Erasure Prevention
1
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it to the [SAVE] arrow 
direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, 
close the accidental erasure prevention slider (by 
sliding it to the [REC] arrow direction).
Notes:•  After use, be sure to rewind the cassette 
completely, remove it and put it in a case. Store the 
case in an upright position. (p. 74)
•  If the indicator of the condensation does not 
display on the LCD screen and/or Viewfinder 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. (p. 73)
•  When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, 
use the Blank Search Function (p. 31) to find the 
position where you want to continue recording. 
If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded 
cassette, be sure to find the position where you 
want to continue recording.
•  If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the 
beginning of the tape before starting recording.
•  When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in 
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
•  When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch 
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.
•  When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, 
do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the 
cover.
„ When the Cassette Holder does not 
come out
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
completely, and then open it again completely.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
•  Check if the Cassette Compartment Cover is in 
contact with grip belt as shown below. If so, be 
sure the grip belt stays clear of the cover when 
opening.
„ When the Cassette Holder cannot be 
housed
•  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF], then to [ON] 
again.
•  Check if the battery has run down.
5  Only after the Cassette Holder is 
completely housed, close the Cassette 
Compartment Cover by pressing the mark 
3.
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Caution :Before closing the Cassette Holder 2, be sure 
your fingers have not been placed underneath the 
Cassette Holder as shown below. This may cause 
your fingers to jam in the cassette holder.
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While the Camcorder is accessing the Card (reading, 
recording, playback or erasing), the Card Access 
Lamp lights up.
•  While the Card Access Lamp is on, never attempt 
to open the Card Slot Cover, to pull out the Card, 
to turn off the Camcorder, or to turn the Mode Dial. 
Such actions will damage the Card, and recorded 
data, and cause the Camcorder to malfunction.
Card Access Lamp
Turning on the Camcorder
Turn on the power first and then select modes.
„ How to Turn on the Power
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [ON] while 
pressing the button 1.
„ How to Turn off the Power
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] while 
pressing the button 1.•  The [STATUS] Indicator goes off when the 
power turns off.
•  In Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording 
Mode, if the [OFF/ON] Switch is set to [ON] 
while the LCD Monitor and Viewfinder are 
closed, the power turns off.
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„ Concerning the Card•  Do not touch the terminals on the back of the 
card.
•  Do not format the card with another Camcorder 
or any personal computer. This operation may 
make the card unusable.
•  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.
„ SD Memory Card•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD 
Memory Card 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.
2  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder to use.
•  The [STATUS] Indicator lights Red and turn on 
the power.
•  The LCD Monitor or Viewfinder will be 
activated.
How to turn the power on and off with 
the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder
When the [OFF/ON] 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.
1  Open the LCD Monitor or extend the 
Viewfi nder to use.
•  The LCD Monitor or the Viewfinder will be 
activated.
2
3  While holding the Memory Card with its 
cut corner facing right 1, insert/remove it 
into/from the Card Slot.
4  Close the Card Slot Cover securely.
„ Removing the CardOpen the Card Slot Cover and press the center of 
the Card and then pull it straight out.
•  After removing the Card, close the Card Slot 
Cover.
•  The Camcorder may be damaged if the Card is 
forced out when the Card is fully inserted.
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„ Concerning the Write Protection 
Switch on the SD Memory Card
The SD Memory 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 it is moved back, you can.
2  Close the LCD Monitor and retract the 
Viewfi nder.