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Always take some trial shots before actual shooting.

•When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that the sound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.

Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings.

•Please understand that Panasonic makes no guarantees for your recordings in cases where images and/ or sound were not recorded as you intended due to problems with the camera-recorder or cassette.

Respect copyrights

•Copyright laws forbid the use of video and audio material you have recorded for any purpose other than your own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even if it is intended for private use.

Note concerning illustrations in these instructions

•Illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions differ slightly from the actual camera-recorder.

References

• References are shown as (Page 10).

Tapes you can use

• You can use tapes with this mark- .

IMPORTANT

“Unauthorized recording of copyrighted television programs, video tapes and other materials may infringe the right of copyright owners and be contrary to copyright laws.”

Before use

Accessories

Battery *

AC Adapter *

AC power supply cord DC cord

Wireless remote

Eye cup

Microphone holder

2x

6-mm screws

control and button

 

 

2x

12-mm screws

battery (CR2025)

 

 

 

 

Microphone holder

Shoulder belt

Lens cap strap

Mini DV cassette tape

adapter

 

 

(AY-DVM63MQ)

* For part numbers for the battery and AC adapter, see “Optional Units” (Page 86).

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