An extension cable should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cable coutd result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: A. The pins on plug of extension cable are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on AC adapter. B. That extension cable is property wired and in good electrical condition; and C. That wire size should be met below: Minimum Length of extension cable AWG size (feet! 18 Equal to or less than 100 16 Equal to or less than 150 Do not operate AC adapter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way: take it to a qualified serviceman. Do not disassemble AC adapter take it to a qualified service engineer when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug AC adapter from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning 6 Read This First To guide you. we've included following six chapters. • The section on "Setups" explains how to set up the DVD video camera/recorder, battery pack, and set the date/time. • The section on "Basic Techniques" explains the basic operation of this DVD video camera/recorder-recording of movies and still images and playback of recorded images. • The section on "Advanced Techniques" explains settings on this DVD video camera/recorder for more advanced usage. • The section on "Using Disc Navigation" explains editing with Disc Navigation: Refer to this sec- 1 tion when finalizing DVD-R disc and initializing DVD-RAM disc. ' • The section on "Connecting to Other Devices" explains how to connect to TV, another AV de- j vice and I’C, and how to operate after connections. ^ • "Subsidiary Information" includes an introduc- i tion to products sold separately, proper cleaning, and troubleshooting. We want this manual to be as helpful as possible, so it includes two easy ways to find the information you need: • A quick index for the information you use most often (this page). • A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 8-9). Get to know your DVD video camera/recorder by using this manual, and get to know Panasonic. We appreciate your business. Quick Index Charging 8attery.......................................... . 30 Recording Movie.......................................... 41 Immediately Checking Recorded Scene., . 43 Functions Available with Disc Navigation ... . 65 Connecting to a TV and Viewing............... . fifi Connecting to Your PC................................ . 9? With this DVD video camera/recorder you can view the picture being recorded or the playback picture whether on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. Opening or closing the LCD monitor switches the picture to appear on the LCD monitor or in the viewfinder. The following text describes the operation assuming that the viewfinder is used as a major monitor device. 7 Table of Contents Important Information .....................................2 For Your Safety..................................................2 Precautions.......................................................2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR AC ADAPTER.............................................6 Read This First...................................................7 About This Manual ......................................... 10 Checking Provided Accessories......................11 Names of Parts............................................... 12 Features of DVD video camera/recorder......16 Versatile Functions Available.....................16 Recording on Disc.....................................17 Recording Movie and Still..........................17 Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image.........................................................17 Editing in Various Ways on DVD video camera/recorder Alone..............................17 Using with Various Devices.......................17 Cautions When Using .................................... 18 Cautions When Storing..................................21 Suggestions and Restrictions........................21 Discs................................................................22 Removing and Replacing Disc from/ in Cartridge or Caddy.................................23 Disc Storage Capacity................................25 Setups Setting Up the DVD video camera/ recorder...........................................................26 Holding DVD video camera/recorder.........26 Attaching Shoulder Strap...........................26 Attaching Lens Cap ...................................27 Attaching Ferrite Cores..............................27 Inserting Batteries into Remote Control.... 28 Setting Up the Battery....................................29 Attaching Battery to DVD video camera/ recorder............................................