User manual PANASONIC AG-527

[. . . ] 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 camera. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient camera information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. [. . . ] In the case of a double sided disc, finalize each side. The top menu created when finalizing does not appear on this unit. Titles are displayed by recording date on the top menu. However, when [PLAY MODE] is set to [BY DATE] to view scenes by recording date, some scenes recorded on the same date may be separated. (l 78) These scenes will be displayed as separate titles on the top menu. Depending on the condition of the disc, the time it takes for finalizing will differ. If this unit becomes hot or is shaken strongly or impacted while finalizing, the finalization will fail and the disc may become unplayable on other devices. If the power supply stops while finalizing, the finalization will fail and the disc may become unplayable on other devices even if disc repair is carried out. LSQT1011 100 Finalizing a disc Un-finalizing a DVD-RW This is for un-finalizing a DVD-RW (Video format) so that it can be used for recording. (-RW<V>) ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ UN-FINALIZE] # [YES] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. When un-finalizing is complete, press the MENU button to exit the message screen. DVD-RW (VR format) cannot be un-finalized. DVDRW (VR format) after finalization can be recorded and edited in the same way as DVD-RW (VR format) before finalization. When you un-finalize the disc, use a battery with sufficient battery power or the AC adaptor. 101 LSQT1011 Disc and card management Protecting a disc Protecting a disc (RAM) (-RW<VR>) This is for preventing recorded contents from being deleted or edited by mistake. Further recording and editing is not possible on protected discs until the protection is released. ¬ Rotate the mode dial to select . 1 Press the MENU button, then select [ SETUP] # [ DISC PROTECT] and press the joystick. 2 When the confirmation message appears, select [YES], then press the joystick. (l 108) 1 [Only when you record (dub) a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R] Finalize the disc on this unit. (l 100) 2 Insert the disc in the DVD recorder, then copy (dub) the contents onto the hard disk. For details on how to copy (dub) the images onto the hard disk, refer to the operating instructions of the DVD recorder. DVD-RW (VR format) may have to be finalized. In this case, finalize the disc on this unit. (l 100) Do not insert a DVD-RW (Video format) or DVD-R that has not been finalized into a DVD recorder: the disc may be unusable. Also, a message asking you to format the disc may appear on the DVD recorder. Do not format the disc. If your DVD recorder has an SD card slot, you can write the still picture files recorded on an SD card with this unit to a disc or the hard disk. You cannot record images that allow "One time only recording" on a 8 cm (3z) disc. If you record (dub) images directly from the disc or with the AV/S cable and then play them back on a wide-screen TV, they may be squeezed horizontally. In this case, refer to the operating instructions of the device you are recording (dubbing) to or read the operating instructions of the wide-screen TV and set the aspect setting to 16:9 (Full). 107 LSQT1011 With other products With a VCR With a VCR Recording (dubbing) images onto other video devices (RAM) (-RW<VR>) (-RW<V>) (-R) You can record (dub) images played back on this unit onto other video devices. You can create a playlist by gathering the scenes you want to record (dub), then record (dub) the scenes in this playlist only to other devices. (l 86) Use the AC adaptor to free you from worrying about the battery running down. 1 Connect this unit and a video device. A AV/S cable (supplied) Insert the plugs as far as they will go. A * If the video device has an S Video terminal, also connect the S Video plug into it. This allows you to enjoy more beautiful pictures. S VIDEO IN * VIDEO IN AUDIO IN 2 Turn on this unit, then rotate the mode dial to select With other products 3 Change the input channel on the video device and TV. . The channel set will differ depending on the terminal to which the unit is connected. 4 Start playback on this unit. [. . . ] 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. 171 LSQT1011 Others Customer Services Directory Customer Services Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information l 173 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www. panasonic. com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www. panasonic. com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www. pasc. panasonic. com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us. panasonic. com You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday ­ Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST. ) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Others Panasonic Services Company 410B Airport Road Elgin, IL 60123-9333 Attention: Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). MAIL TO: Service in Puerto Rico Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. 9. 5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 As of October 2005 LSQT1011 172 Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Warranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT ­ LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. [. . . ]