9 Before usePrecaution for useAlways take some trial shots before actual shooting.• When shooting important events (such as weddings), always take some trial shots and check that thesound and images have been recorded properly before actual shooting.Be sure to check and set the calendar and time zone.• These settings affect the control and playback sequence of the recorded contents. Before making arecording, set and check the calendar and time zone. (Page 23)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 thanyour own personal enjoyment. Remember that restrictions apply to the shooting of certain material even ifit is intended for private use.Caution regarding laser beams• The CCD may be damaged if it is subjected to light from a laser beam.When using the camera-recorder in locations where laser irradiation equipment is used, be careful not toallow the laser beam to shine directly on the lens.Notes when connecting a DV (IEEE1394) cable• Windows:Before connecting, turn off the main unit power, and check the shape and orientation of the terminal.• Macintosh:After turning on the power of the Apple Macintosh computer, check the shape and orientation of theterminal, and then connect the cable.(Pages 77, 78)Media that can be used in this unitThe following media can be used in this unit. For details, refer to the respective pages.• P2 card (Page 26)• Digital video cassette tape (Page 28)• SD/SDHC memory cards (Page 31)Mounting the camera-recorder on a tripodThe tripod mounting hole is 5.5 mm deep. Do not forcethe tripod screw beyond this depth.You can damage the camera-recorder if you use anyscrew other than 1/4-20UNC.For other usage notes, see page 123. Attach the tripod to the tripod hole.
