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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.
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 pri-
vate use.
Caution concerning illustrations in these instructions
•
Note that all illustrations (camera-recorder, menu screens, etc.) in these operating instructions will differ slightly
from the actual camera-recorder.
•
If the operations described can be performed using either the camera-recorder or the remote control unit, an illus-
tration 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
mark can be used with this camera-recorder.
Accessories
Mini
Battery
∗
AC adapter
∗
AC cord
DC cord
Wireless remote control
Button battery
(CR2025)
Shoulder strap
Mini DV cassette tape
AY-DVM63MQ
Eye cup
∗
: For the battery and AC adapter model numbers, refer to the “OPTIONAL UNITS” section.
(P81)
Attaching the eye cup
To attach the eye cup, align the profections on the eye cup holder and eye
cup, and fit the holder and eye cup together.
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Turning the eye cup after attaching it to its holder may cause the holder
to become disengaged.
Eye cup
Projection
Eye cup holder