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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.
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 mains lead from AC mains socket.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free 
from humidity, with as constant temperature as 
possible. (Recommended temperature: 59oF to 
77oF (15oC to 25oC), 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 3 feet (1 m) 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 mains lead 
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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ªAbout 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.
≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and 
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage 
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the 
heads.
≥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.
≥Objects using magnets such as magnetic 
necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that 
is stronger than expected, may erase the 
contents of a recording or may increase noise.ªAbout the cardWhen 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 open the card slot 
cover to pull out the card, turn off the power, 
or cause any vibrations 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. Moreover, do not fold or 
drop the card.
≥The card may break or the contents of the card 
may be destroyed or erased.
After use, be sure to remove the card from the 
Camcorder for storage.
≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card, 
put it in the storage case.
≥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.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
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Folder structure of the cardThe folder structure of the card formatted by 
the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as 
the illustration below.
≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 
100CDPFP folder etc.
≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded 
on MISC folder.
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ªLCD monitor/ViewfinderLCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth. 
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥If 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.
Viewfinder
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Periodical check-ups≥To 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
ªAutomatic white balanceWhite 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 white 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. 
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
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain) 
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD monitor 
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.
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.
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ªWhite balanceThe 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 
other colors.
Since white color is the reference of all colors 
(light), the Camcorder can record pictures in a 
natural hue if it can recognize the reference white 
color. 
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Auto focusAuto focus automatically moves the focusing lens 
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to 
bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are 
seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast 
into focus.
≥Focuses 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
≥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
≥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
≥The 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
≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly 
because the light information that comes 
through the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
≥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.
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Specifications
Digital Video Camcorder
Information for your safety
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/2ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4ch) 
Image sensor:
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor
(Effective pixels: moving picture/290 K
k3, still 
picture/280 Kk3, Total: 460 Kk3) 
Lens:
Auto Iris, F1.8, Focal length; 2.45–24.5 mm, Macro 
(Full range AF) 
Filter diameter:
37 mm
Zoom:
10:1 Power zoom 
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function) 
Speaker:
1 round speaker 
‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
1 lx (MagicPix Mode) 
Video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video output level:
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohm
Mic input:
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo 
mini jack) USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant 
(Full Speed) 
No copyright protection support
PictBridge-compliant
Digital interface:
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) 
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.0 inch (W) 
k3.1 inch (H) k4.8 inch (D)
Approx. 76 mm (W) k77 mm (H) k120 mm (D)
Weight:
Approx. 0.93 lbs (420g) 
(without battery, DV cassette and lens cap)
Operating temperature:
32
oF–104oF (0oC–40oC)
Operating humidity:
10%–80%
Card memory functions
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/
512 MB/1 GB) 
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still picture size:
Mega pixel recording:
1280
k960 
VGA recording: 640k480
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Dimensions:
2.40 inch (W) 
k1.26 inch (H) k3.58 inch (D)
61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)
Weight:
Approx. 0.24 lbs. (110g)
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice. Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Recording
5.0 W
Power source:
AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
19 W
DC output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
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≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE 
SIZE[640] [1280]
PICTURE 
QUALITY
32 MB 220 440 47 76
64 MB 440 880 98 158
128 MB 880 1760 187 302
256 MB 1760 3520 390 628
512 MB 3520 7040 774 1246
1 GB 7040 14080 1550 2495
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Camcorder Accessory System
*Please refer to page -15-, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local 
dealer.
Accessory# 
*CGA-DU21A/1B
PV-DDC9 (For USA)
PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)
Description
2040 mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)  
(4-pin to 4-pin)     
Figure
RP-SDH01GU1A
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A/W
RP-SD128BU1A/W
RP-SD064BPPA/W
RP-SD032BPPA
BN-SDCAPE/1B (For USA)
BN-SDCAPU/1B (For Canada)
BN-SDABPE/1B (For USA)
BN-SDABPU/1B (For Canada)1 GB SD Memory Card 
512 MB SD Memory Card 
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card 
64 MB SD Memory Card 
32 MB SD Memory Card
USB Reader/Writer for  
SD Memory Card  
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)   
SD PCMCIA Adaptor  
(compatible with MultiMediaCard)
*CGR-DU06A/1B  PV-DAC14
*CGA-DU12A/1B640 mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack AC adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cables
1150 mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Carrying Case PV-HB002 (USA only)
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Camcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
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-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR 
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
Ship To: 
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First Last
Street Address 
City State Zip
Phone#: 
Day 
(       ) 
Night(       )
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)         Please photocopy  this form when placing an order.
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)      
VISA
MasterCard
Make Check or Money Order Payable to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)     2. Items Ordered  
Quantity Accessory # Price Each  Description
Total Price 
6.95
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
1. Palmcorder Model #   
DiscoverExpiration Date  Credit Card #  
Customer Signature 
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Request for Service Notice (USA Only)
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Camcorder Repair             
Request for Service Notice:   
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice, in the 
unlikely event this product needs service.
Please include your proof of purchase.  
 (Failure to do so will delay your repair.)
To further speed your repair, please provide  
 an explanation of what is wrong with the unit 
 and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products 
Limited Warranty 
Product
Camcorder
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V Mixer 
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR
Combination 
TV/HDR
Combination
Rechargeable
Batteries
(in exchange for
defective item)  
Tape
(in exchange for
defective item)   
Memory Cards
(in exchange for
defective item)   
LaborNinety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable 
Not Applicable Parts
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months 
One (1) Year 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
One (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) Years 
Ten (10) Days 
Five (5) Days 
Ninety (90) Days 
Contact Number 
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-888-843-9788
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Service
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In: 21” 
CRTand Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger 
In-Home or Carry-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
Carry-In or Mail-In 
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 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 or In-Home ServiceFor Carry-In, Mail-In 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)-750-4300 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 ExclusionsThis 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, 
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 Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, 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 Servicenter. 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.    
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC 
CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Limited Warranty CoverageIf 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.   
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