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You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your ÒCamcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Camcorder with the Òmark be used.

The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR PRODUCT DAMAGE,

≥DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND

THAT NO OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.

≥USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

≥DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION!

DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE VENTILATION VENTS.

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Contents Operating Instructions Following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit Thank you for choosing PanasonicLSQT1181 Important Safety Instructions Precautions Battery pack Lithium ion battery packAC adaptor This AC adaptor operates on AC between 110V and 240 ButContents How to turn on the power Charging the batteryAttaching the battery Quick GuideRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot How to turn off the powerRecording on a tape Playing back tapeCamcorder AccessoriesParts identification and handling Battery holder USB terminal DC input terminal DC/C.C.IN Viewfinder -16Attaching the lens cap Power supplyAdjust the belt length and the pad position Grip beltCharging lamp Connecting to the AC outletRemoving the battery Turning the Camcorder on ≥Set the OFF/ON switch to OFF when not using the CamcorderCharging time and recordable time About date/time Setting date and timeRecharging the built-in lithium battery Adjusting the field of view Using the LCD monitorUsing the viewfinder Extending the viewfinderQuick Start To cancel Quick StartSet Setup Quick Start OFF Open the LCD monitor or extend the ViewfinderInserting/removing a cassette When the cassette holder does not Come outWhen the cassette holder cannot be Housed Accidental erasure preventionInserting/removing a card Card access lampConcerning the write protection Switch on the SD Card Concerning the cardBasic joystick operations Selecting a modeHow to use the joystick Joystick and screen displayCard playback mode Tape playback modeCard recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to Auto Slide show start/pause DeleteUsing the menu screen Help modeSwitching the language To exit the Help modeAdjusting the brightness and color Level Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAbout the menu setting To exit the menu screenRecording with the built-in LED video light Press the Light button ≥The gain up mode is set to off≥To eliminate washed out images, use this mode Press the Light buttonCheck before recording About auto modeRecording mode Basic Camcorder positioningConcerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording check Power SaveOFF When 5 minutes passes without Blank search functionRecording still pictures onto a card Photoshot To record still pictures clearlySelect the picture quality for Photoshot images On-screen display in the card recording modeZoom in/out function Recording with a shutter operation EffectRecording yourself Backlight compensation functionTo cancel the soft skin mode Soft skin modeTo cancel the MagicPix function MagicPix functionFade in/fade out function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Wind noise reduction functionTo Cancel the Wide/43 Function Self-timer recordingTo stop the timer midway through Wide/43 functionTo cancel the guideline function Recording in various situations Scene modeTo cancel the optical image stabilizer Function Optical image stabilizer functionRecording in natural colors White balance To cancel the scene mode functionTo restore to the automatic Adjustment About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentTo set the white balance manually About the white balance sensorShutter speed range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Iris/gain value rangePlaying back tape To adjust volumeSettings on the audio Repeat playbackTo return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV To display multiple playback files Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the imagesPlaying back card About the compatibility of still picturesTo delete all files Deleting files recorded on a cardFormatting a card Move the joystick down to selectWhat is DPOF? Writing the printing data on a card Dpof settingTo complete the settings Protecting files on a cardCopying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit modeRecording from a tape onto a card ≥Audio will not be recordedStop playback. Player Using the DV Interface Cable for Recording Digital DubbingTo cancel the standby for recording PC Connection with the DV Interface Cable Using the Built-in SD Drive Connecting Computer CamcorderUsing on a Windows PC Operating environmentUsing as a Web camera Operating environmentRe-start the computer after the USB Driver is installed Installing USB Driver≥The setup program starts running Usual operation WEB Camera mode Tape Playback ModeClick Sign Type in your Sign-in name and password Setting up Windows MessengerSetting up MSN Messenger Windows Live Messenger ≥Windows Messenger is activatedCopying still pictures on PC Using on MacintoshOperating environment on iMovie IMovie HD To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need the driver UninstallWhen using on a Macintosh Double click the icon in task trayFiles recorded on a SD Card About the SD CardAbout the compatibility of the card Files 256 Tape Playback Menu Menu listTape Recording Menu LanguageAdvanced O.I.S. -34-GUIDE Lines -34-SHTR Effect Card Recording MenuCard Playback Menu Basic DATE/TIME -56-PROTECTOther menus Menus related to recordingMenus related to playback Recording indications IndicationsBasic indications Playback indicationsConfirmatory indications Textual indicationsFunctions Conditions which disable Functions that cannot be used simultaneouslyBefore requesting repair Problems and solutions Playback Pictures Remaining tape time indication disappearsDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Playback images are verticalPhotoshot playback images do not look normal Push the Reset Switch is displayedCard Recorded pictures are not clear Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be usedAbout dirty heads When the lens is foggedAbout condensation Remove the tape if it is insertedAbout the Camcorder About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump itAbout the card About the AC adaptorAbout the cassette LCD monitor Folder structure of the cardPeriodical check-ups ViewfinderWhite balance Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance Auto focusSpecifications Http//panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs169 Camcorder Accessory System Accessory# DescriptionCamcorder Accessory Order Form VisaRequest for Service Notice Request for Service NoticeLimited Warranty Panasonic Video ProductsCentralized Factory Service Center Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Npcparts@us.panasonic.comWind Noise Reduction Function IndexOptical image stabilizer function Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido Grabación de imágenes fijas en una Tarjeta Photoshot Cómo apagar la alimentaciónGrabación en una cinta Reproducción de la cintaLSQT1181 LSQT1181 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc