6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoContentsAbout Recording .............................................22Recording on a Tape ......................................22Recording a Still Picture on a Card(Photoshot) ...................................................23Recording Yourself .........................................24Recording with the Built-in LED Video Light ...24Quick Start ......................................................25Self-timer Recording .......................................25Zoom In/Out Functions ...................................25Digital Zoom Function .....................................26Image Stabilizer Function ...............................26Fade In/Out Functions ....................................26Backlight Compensation Function ..................27MagicPix Function...........................................27Soft-Skin Mode ...............................................28Wind Noise Reduction Function......................28Cinema Function .............................................28Recording in Special Situations(Scene Mode) ...............................................28Recording in Natural Colors(White Balance) ............................................29Adjusting White Balance Manually..................29Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment .................30Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ................31Manual Focus Adjustment ..............................31Before UsingThings You Should Know..................................2Safety Precautions ............................................2Precautions .......................................................5Quick Guide ......................................................8Standard Accessories .....................................10Parts Identification and Handling ....................10Power Supply ..................................................11Charging Time and Available Recording Time........................................................................12To Use as a Grip Belt......................................13Re-attaching the Lens Cap .............................13Attaching the Shoulder Strap ..........................13Inserting a Cassette ........................................13Using a Memory Card (Optional) ....................14Turning on the Camcorder ..............................15Easy to Use Mode Dial ...................................15How to Use the Joystick Control .....................15Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ..................16Using the Menu Screen ..................................17Selecting Language ........................................18List of Menus...................................................18Setting Date and Time ....................................20Internal Lithium Battery Recharge ..................20LP Mode..........................................................21Audio Recording Mode ...................................21Recording Mode