Read this first!
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.
Remember to check the settings especially
when you intend to use special effects or
backlight compensation.
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 it is intended
for private use.
Caution concerning illustrations in these
instructions
O Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder,
menu screens, etc.) in these operating
instructions will differ slightly from the actual
camera-recorder.
O If the operations described can be performed
using either the camera-recorder or the
remote control unit, an illustration of the
remote control unit is shown alongside.
Reference pages
Reference pages are indicated as (P00).
Usable cassette tapes
Digital video cassette tapes with the Ò mark
can be used with this camera-recorder.