Panasonic Palmcorder PV GS70 User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder  
Operating Instructions  
Model No.  
PV-GS70  
Mini  
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product,  
please read these instructions thoroughly.  
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.  
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.  
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [email protected]  
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca  
LSQT0693A  
FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use  
only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices.  
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Declaration of Conformity  
Trade Name:  
Model No.:  
Panasonic  
PV-GS70  
Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company  
1-800-211-PANA (7262)  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE  
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.  
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,  
FULLY INSERT.  
CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE  
ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.  
Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment  
in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
1) Read these instructions.  
2) Keep these instructions.  
3) Heed all warnings.  
4) Follow all instructions.  
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.  
6) Clean only with dry cloth.  
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus  
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two  
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding  
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not  
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience  
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the  
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution  
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.  
S3125A  
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods  
of time.  
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has  
been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has  
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or  
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
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AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN  
Precautions  
TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly  
moved from a cold place to a warm place,  
moisture may form on the tape and inside the  
unit.  
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR  
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN  
NOT IN USE.  
STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store  
and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that  
will not subject it to unnecessary movement  
(avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder  
contains a sensitive pick-up device which could  
be damaged by improper handling or storage.  
USE & LOCATION  
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your  
Palmcorder and power supply should not be  
exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the  
power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it  
gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed  
for outdoor use, however it is not designed to  
sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet,  
snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a  
pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could  
permanently damage the internal parts of your  
Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this  
unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside.  
Unplug your Palmcorder from the power supply  
before cleaning.  
DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE  
SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.  
DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH  
THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS  
THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE  
INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF.  
CARE  
TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not  
use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning  
your Palmcorder body.  
TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the  
surface of the lens with your hand. Use a  
commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens  
paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning  
can scratch the lens coating.  
TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR  
PALMCORDER ... Before handling your  
Palmcorder, make sure your hands and face are  
free from any chemical products, such as suntan  
lotion, as it may damage the finish.  
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO  
EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as,  
in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a  
heater, etc... This action could permanently  
damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.  
U.S.A. CONSUMERS ONLY  
This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains  
lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community  
due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your  
local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>  
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:  
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product  
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information  
on how to recycle this battery.  
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End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SD Viewer and DV  
STUDIO)  
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Contents  
Remote Controller................................................15  
Fade In/Out Functions .........................................32  
Soft Skin Function................................................34  
Using the LCD Monitor.........................................21  
Using the Menu Screen .......................................22  
List of Menus........................................................23  
Setting Date and Time .........................................27  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge .......................27  
LP Mode...............................................................27  
Audio Recording Mode ........................................27  
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number).....................36  
Digital Effect Functions ........................................40  
Finding the End of a Recording  
(Blank Search Function)...................................46  
Playback Zoom Function .....................................46  
Index Search Functions .......................................47  
Playback Digital Effect Functions.........................48  
Playing Back on Your TV.....................................50  
Audio Dubbing .....................................................51  
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Recording on the Memory Card...........................52  
Playing Back Files from the Memory Card...........57  
Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a  
Initializing the Modes ...........................................84  
Notes & Precautions ............................................85  
Cassette...........................................................60  
Inserting a Title ....................................................63  
Accidental Erasure (File Lock).........................64  
Before Requesting Service  
Card .................................................................65  
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or  
VHS Cassette (Dubbing)..................................67  
Request for Service Notice (USA Only).............105  
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............106  
Customer Services Directory .............................107  
Warranty (For Canadian Customers).................108  
Index ..................................................................109  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/  
Guía española para el uso rápido..................111  
Installing USB Driver............................................70  
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE...........................74  
Using the G.726 Audio Decoder ..........................75  
Using the ArcSoft Software..................................76  
To disconnect USB cable safely...........................78  
If you no longer need software or driver  
(Uninstall).........................................................78  
Notes....................................................................79  
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Before Using  
1)  
Standard Accessories  
Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.  
1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 18)  
Supplies power to the Palmcorder.  
CAUTION:  
PV-DAC13  
CGA-DU14  
This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug  
adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC.  
Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts  
distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug.  
We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor  
(VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.  
2)  
3)  
2) Battery Pack (l 18)  
Supplies power to the Palmcorder.  
3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17)  
4) MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic (l 16)  
5) Lens Cap (l 19)  
CR2025  
6) A/V Cable (l 50)  
N2QAEC000003  
4)  
N2QCBD000030  
5)  
6)  
VYF2904  
K2KC4CB00009  
10  
   
7) Shoulder Strap (l 20)  
8) SD Memory Card (l 79)  
9) CD-ROM:  
7)  
USB Driver (l 69)  
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 74)  
G.726 Audio Decoder (l 75)  
ArcSoft Software (l 76)  
VFC3506  
RP-SD008BVE0  
VFF0193  
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001.  
ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft  
PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0  
are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.  
8)  
9)  
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Microsoft Windows , NetMeeting and DirectX , are registered  
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.  
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Intel , Pentium , and Celeron are the registered trademarks or  
trademarks of the Intel Corporation.  
All other names, company names, product names, etc. in these  
instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective corporations.  
The names of the products you are using may differ from the  
names given in the text. Depending on the operating environment  
and other factors, the contents of the screens used in these  
instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your  
screen.  
10)  
Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in  
English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as  
well.  
In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB  
Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder.  
VFA0397  
These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the  
personal computer or define any terms. For this information, refer  
to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal  
computer.  
10) USB Cable (l 69)  
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Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the  
LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately  
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with  
a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not  
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.  
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Quick Guide  
1
2
1
Charge the Battery. (l 18)  
Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the  
AC Wall Outlet.  
Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the  
charging process.)  
The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and  
charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging  
is completed.  
Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is  
connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.  
Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 18)  
2
3
Insert the Cassette. (l 20)  
3
Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 1 Lever toward the front and pull  
down to open the Cassette Compartment.  
Insert the Cassette.  
1
Press the [PUSH] mark 2 to load the Cassette.  
Close the outside compartment Cover.  
2
PUSH  
4
Start recording. (l 28)  
Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 20)  
4
Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)  
Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)  
Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD PB  
N
4
3
To View the Playback Picture  
5, 6  
5
Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play  
the tape back. (l 43)  
CAMERA  
VCR  
9
CARD PB  
N
Set the 5 Switch to VCR mode. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)  
Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.)  
Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.)  
5
Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.)  
6
Turn the Palmcorder off. (l 20)  
Set the 9 Switch to [OFF].  
6
8
7
SEARCH  
FADE  
BACK  
LIGHT  
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Controls and Components  
1) LCD Monitor (l 21, 96)  
3)  
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1)  
2)  
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may  
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the  
recorded picture.  
5)  
6)  
7)  
P
L
US  
C
H
E
/
O
S
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4)  
2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (l 21)  
3) Accessory Shoe  
4) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 52)  
5) Card Slot Cover (l 52)  
6) Card Slot (l 52)  
7) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN1] (l 52)  
8) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 43, 44)  
Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] (l 28)  
Recording Check Button [S] (l 28)  
9) Play Button [1] (l 43, 57, 61)  
P
L
U
O
SH  
C
/
S
E
8) 9) 10) 11)  
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
SEARCH  
TITLE  
Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 33)  
10) Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 44)  
Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (l 28)  
11) Title Button [TITLE] (l 63)  
12) MAGICPIX Button [MAGICPIX] (l 34)  
13) Stop Button [] (l 43, 57, 61)  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
MAGIC  
PIX  
FADE  
STILL  
SELF  
TIMER  
TELE  
MACRO  
SOFT  
SKIN  
PUSH  
CLOSE  
12) 13) 14) 15)  
16) 17) 18)  
Fade Button [FADE] (l 32)  
14) Still Button [;] (l 45, 57, 61)  
19)  
Camera Still Button [STILL] (l 30)  
W
T
15) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 42, 49)  
Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 41)  
16) Self-timer Button [SELF TIMER] (l 30)  
17) Tele Macro Button [TELE MACRO] (l 31)  
18) Soft Skin Button [SOFT SKIN] (l 34)  
19) Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 31)  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
20)  
QUICK  
START  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
21)  
22)  
PUSH  
23)  
20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 30, 53)  
21) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (l 29)  
22) Quick Start Recording Lamp (l 29)  
23) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 22, 27, 37, 43, 45)  
24) Viewfinder (l 21, 96)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
............................................................................................................  
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may  
be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen.  
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the  
recorded picture.  
28) 29)  
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25) Menu Button [MENU] (l 22)  
26) Reset Button [RESET] (l 102)  
27) Easy-Grip Strap (l 19)  
28) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS]  
(l 28, 35, 37)  
29) Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] (l 28, 52)  
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30) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 20)  
31) DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 68)  
Connect this to the digital video equipment.  
32) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 50)  
33) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB]  
(l 22, 28, 43, 57)  
34) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 28, 56)  
35) Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 20, 28, 43)  
36) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 18)  
37) Battery Holder (l 18)  
30)  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
DV  
31) 32)  
CAMERA  
VCR  
33)  
34)  
CARD PB  
38) Shoulder Strap Holders (l 20)  
39) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 21)  
40) Tripod Receptacle  
N
35)  
Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod.  
41) Cassette Holder (l 20)  
42) Cassette Compartment Cover (l 20)  
43) USB Jack (l 71)  
36) 37)38)  
44) MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic Jack  
[REMOTE] (l 16)  
Microphone Jack [MIC] (l 90)  
Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment.  
(When this Jack is in use, the built-in microphone does not  
operate.)  
39)  
40)  
When connecting the remote controller to the [PHONES]  
Socket, the Palmcorder may not operate properly.  
45) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (l 50)  
Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 89)  
Connecting an AV Cable to this Jack activates the  
Palmcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone,  
etc. deactivates it.  
41)  
42)  
When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV output  
terminal, plug it in as far as it goes.  
43)  
44)  
45)  
46) Speaker  
47) Remote Control Sensor (l 17)  
White Balance Sensor (l 38, 98)  
48) Microphone (Built-in, stereo)  
49) Rec Lamp (l 28)  
REMOTE/MIC  
(PLUG IN POWER)  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
50) Built-in Video Flash (l 39)  
51) Lens Hood (l 97)  
46) 47) 48) 49)  
57)  
52) Easy-Grip Strap Release Button (l 19)  
53) Easy-Grip Strap Lock Cover (l 19)  
54) Flash Open Lever [FLASHL] (l 39)  
55) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)  
50) 51)  
LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR  
GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica  
Camera AG.  
56) Focus Ring (l 37)  
57) Eyecup  
54) 55) 56)  
52)  
53)  
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Remote Controller  
Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the  
Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from  
a distance.  
1)  
2)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
3)  
4)  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
6)  
7)  
Remote Controller Buttons  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
5)  
1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 84)  
2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 50)  
3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (l 98)  
4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 84)  
5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P]  
(l 41, 42, 49)  
6) Recording Button [REC] (l 67, 68)  
7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 51)  
8) Upward Direction Button [π] (for Playback Zoom Function)  
(l 46)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
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INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
8)  
9)  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
10)  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
9) Left/Right Direction Button [, ]  
(for Playback Zoom Function) (l 46)  
10) Downward Direction Button []  
(for Playback Zoom Function) (l 46)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
11) Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E, D]  
(E : reverse direction, D: normal direction) (l 45)  
12) Index Search Button [:, 9]  
(:: reverse direction, 9: normal direction) (l 47)  
13) Selection Button [SELECT] (l 48)  
14) Store Button [STORE] (l 48)  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
16)  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
11)  
12)  
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
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15) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 48)  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
16) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 31, 43, 46)  
17) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 44)  
18) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 46)  
19) Speed Selection Button [π, ]  
K
L
17)  
18)  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
13)  
14)  
15)  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
19)  
SET  
OFF/ON  
(for Variable Speed Search Function) (l 44)  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
The following buttons function in the same manner as the  
corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder.  
20) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 44)  
21) Play Button [1] (l 43, 57)  
22) Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 43, 44)  
23) Pause Button [;] (l 45, 57)  
25)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
26)  
27)  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
24) Stop Button [] (l 43, 57)  
T
20)  
21)  
22)  
25) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 30, 53)  
26) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 28)  
27) Title Button [TITLE] (l 63)  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
28) Menu Button [MENU] (l 22)  
29) Item Set Button [SET] (l 22)  
30) Item Select Button [ITEM] (l 22)  
23)  
24)  
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INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
28)  
29)  
30)  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
15  
   
ªMagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic  
This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to  
low and is also convenient when a Tripod is used. When the  
MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic is not in use, attach  
its clip to the Easy-Grip Strap for convenience.  
This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a  
left-handed user.  
When using the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration MIC,  
plug its connector into the [REMOTE], [MIC] Jack of the  
Palmcorder as far as it goes.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1Narration Microphone [MIC] (l 29)  
2Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]  
3Zoom Lever [W/T]  
Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.  
4PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT]  
5Narration Microphone Button [TALK] (l 29)  
When connecting the MagicWire Remote Control with  
Narration Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button is  
pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.  
6Clip  
ªInserting the Button-type Battery  
Before using the Remote Controller, insert the supplied button-type  
battery.  
1
1
2
3
While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery  
Holder.  
Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i)  
facing upward.  
1
Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.  
2
3
When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with a new  
CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one  
year, however, it depends on operation frequency.)  
Be sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery.  
............................................................................................................  
Warning  
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended  
by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries  
according to manufacturer’s instructions.  
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,  
disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Keep the  
Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put  
Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.  
............................................................................................................  
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of  
another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.  
Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.  
Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.  
Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.  
16  
   
ªUsing the Remote Controller  
1
Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control  
Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired  
button.  
Distance from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet  
(5 meters)  
Angle: Within approximately 10o in the upward, and 15o in the  
downward and horizontal directions from the central  
axis  
10˚  
15˚  
1
15˚  
The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors, or under  
strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within  
the above ranges.  
15˚  
Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also use the Remote  
Controller on the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder.  
Selecting Remote Controller Modes  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
When 2 Palmcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated  
individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.  
If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote  
Controller do not match, [REMOTE] is displayed.  
Setting on the Palmcorder:  
Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the  
desired Remote Controller Mode.  
Setting on the Remote Controller:  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
2
1
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 1  
[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [] Button simultaneously. 2  
When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is  
automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
17  
 
Power Supply  
ªUsing the AC Adaptor  
1
Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable  
into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.  
Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the  
AC Adaptor.  
1
2
3
Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.  
The AC Cable’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC  
Adaptor Jack. A gap will remain as shown 1.  
1
Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make  
sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are not lit.  
Battery cannot be charged if DC Cable is connected to AC  
Adaptor.  
2
3
ªUsing the Battery  
Before use, fully charge the battery.  
1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.  
Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is  
connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.  
The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and  
charging starts.  
When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.  
1
2
2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder.  
Disconnecting the Power Source  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the  
[PUSH BATT] Button 2, slide the Battery or battery-shaped  
connector upward to disconnect it.  
PUSH  
BATT  
2
N
When attaching or removing battery, set [OFF/ON/MODE]  
Switch to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is  
not lit.  
1
When the Palmcorder is used for a long period of time, the Camera  
body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.  
If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up, although the Battery is  
attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Charging Time and Available Recording  
Time  
A Charging Time  
CGA-DU14  
CGA-DU21  
CGA-DU07  
2 h 45 min.  
2 h 50 min.  
A
B Maximum Continuous Recording Time  
“2 h 45 min.” indicates 2 hours and 45 minutes.  
Battery CGA-DU14 is supplied.  
B
A
(2 h 10 min.)  
The hours shown in the table are approximate hours.  
The numeric characters in parentheses indicate the recording time  
when the LCD monitor is used. In actual use, the available  
recording time may be shorter in some cases.  
The hours shown in the table are for continuous recording at a  
temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is  
charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may  
be longer.  
3 h 55 min.  
4 h 15 min.  
(3 h 15 min.)  
B
A
B
1 h 30 min.  
1 h 25 min.  
(1 h 5 min.)  
We recommend the Battery Pack CGA-DU14 and CGA-DU21 for  
long time recording (2 hours or more continuous recording, 1 hour  
or more for intermittent recording).  
18  
       
Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap  
1
ªAttach the Lens Cap  
To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.  
1
Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole  
in the Easy-Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens  
Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.  
The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap  
1. (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap  
attached to the Lens for protection.)  
1
1
ªAdjust the Easy-Grip Strap  
Adjust the length of the Easy-Grip Strap to the size of your hand.  
1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap and adjust the  
length of it.  
2 Reattach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap.  
2
ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap  
Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes  
it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also convenient  
when used in combination with the MagicWire Remote Control with  
Narration Mic.  
1
1
Open the Lock Cover 2 by holding tabs 3 on both  
sides.  
2
Keep pressing on the Lock Button 4 and pull it off.  
Hold the Palmcorder securely.  
1
2
Close the Lock Cover 2 after pulling off.  
Slide the pad of the Easy-Grip Strap.  
Attach the Easy-Grip Strap around your wrist.  
3
4
2
4
3
3
When re-attaching the Grip Belt Attachment to the Palmcorder  
1
Push until it locks with a click.  
To prevent from getting unlocked accidentally, press on 5 and  
mount securely.  
4
1
5
19  
 
Attaching the Shoulder Strap  
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going  
outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.  
1
2
1
Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the  
Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull  
the Shoulder Strap.  
2
Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through  
the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.  
Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap  
Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.  
Please perform this step on the other side as well.  
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Inserting a Cassette  
1
1
Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and  
pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.  
Insert a Cassette.  
2
3
2
Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH]  
mark 1.  
4
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.  
3, 4  
For other notes, see page 85.  
1
PUSH  
ªAccidental Erasure Prevention  
Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 2 on the cassette  
(by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To  
enable recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by  
sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction.)  
2
R
E
C
SAVE  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Turning on/off the Palmcorder and  
Selecting Modes  
Turn on the power first and then select Modes.  
ªHow to Turn on the Power  
1
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while  
pressing the 1 Button.  
The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.  
ªHow to Switch Modes  
CAMERA  
2
Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.  
VCR  
CARD PB  
N
With each rotation, the Mode switches in the order of Camera  
Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.  
The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.  
3
1
ªHow to Turn off the Power  
1, 2  
3
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while  
pressing the 1 Button.  
20  
           
Using the Viewfinder  
Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the  
displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.  
1
2
1
1
Tilt up the Viewfinder.  
The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use.  
Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder.  
Adjust the Viewfinder by sliding the Eyepiece  
Corrector Knob 1.  
2
N
Using the LCD Monitor  
1, 2  
With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while  
watching it.  
2
PUSH  
OPEN  
1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].  
2 Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button 2 and, at the same  
time, bring out the LCD Monitor about 90x in the  
direction of the arrow.  
The Viewfinder goes off.  
3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the  
desired recording angle.  
3 180x  
3
The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180x 3 from the  
vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90x  
4 to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD  
monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder.  
Closing the LCD monitor  
I
I
F
I
Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked.  
Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.  
4 90x  
ªAdjusting Brightness and Color Level  
When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-menu is set to  
[YES], the following items are displayed:  
LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]  
L
E
F
I
Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.  
LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]  
Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.  
Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]  
Adjust the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.  
1
Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item you want to  
adjust.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and increase or decrease the  
number of the vertical bars on the Bar Indication.  
The Bar Indication has 8 steps. A larger number of vertical  
bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation.  
LCD/EVF SET  
LCD BRIGHTNESS  
LOW||||----HIGH  
2
LCD COLOR LEVEL  
LOW||||----HIGH  
EVF BRIGHTNESS  
LOW||||----HIGH  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor  
Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to  
[BRIGHT].  
To change the Picture Quality of the LCD Monitor  
Set the [LCD AI] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON] or  
[OFF].  
[ON]: The screen image becomes clear and vivid. (The effect varies  
according to the recording scene.)  
These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.  
For other notes, see page 96.  
21  
       
Using the Menu Screen  
To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this  
Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus.  
2, 3, 4, 5  
1, 2  
1
WB/SHUTTER  
1
Press the [MENU] Button.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 is displayed.  
When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu  
is displayed. 2  
PUSH  
When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is  
displayed. 3  
When the [CARD PB] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is  
displayed. 4  
2
3
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected  
Sub-Menu.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a  
desired Mode.  
With each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] brings up a  
subsequent Mode. Menu items that cannot be used in  
combination with the selected menu items are displayed in  
dark blue.  
2
3
4
CAMERA  
N
VCR  
CARD PB  
1
4
5
2
3
4
CAMERA FUNCTIONS  
1.CAMERA SETUP  
2.DIGITAL EFFECT  
3.CARD SETUP  
4.MULTI-PICTURES  
5.RECORDING SETUP  
6.DISPLAY SETUP  
7.OTHER FUNCTIONS1  
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS2  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to record or play  
back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during  
recording.  
VCR FUNCTIONS  
1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
2.DIGITAL EFFECT  
3.CARD SETUP  
4.MULTI-PICTURES  
5.RECORDING SETUP  
6.AV IN/OUT SETUP  
7.DISPLAY SETUP  
8.OTHER FUNCTIONS  
The above operations can be carried out using the Remote  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
Controller. (l 15)  
To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 5 on the  
Remote Controller.  
To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 6  
on the Remote Controller.  
CARD FUNCTIONS  
1.DELETE CARD FILE  
2.CARD EDITING  
3.DISPLAY SETUP  
4.OTHER FUNCTIONS  
To set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET]  
Button 7 on the Remote Controller.  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
To Exit the Menu Screen  
Press the [MENU] Button again.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
About the Menu Mode Setting  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the  
Palmcorder is turned off. (But, the setup of [EFFECT2] (l 40) will  
not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is  
disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off, the selected setting  
may not be retained.  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
5
7
6
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ªFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode (l 59)  
A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu  
Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.  
1 Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a file.  
The selected file is marked by a frame 8.  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
PICTURE  
2 Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the  
file.  
8
After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various  
Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in  
the following instructions.)  
No.25 100-0012  
22  
   
List of Menus  
The illustrations of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and  
they are different from the actual Menus.  
Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu  
1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 35)  
2) Progressive PhotoShot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 30)  
3) Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 33)  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
6)  
CAMERA SETUP  
PROG.AE  
OFF  
4
5
7
º
PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF  
EIS  
OFF  
ON  
D.ZOOM  
CINEMA  
WEB CAMERA  
OFF 25k 700k  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 32)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
5) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 33)  
6) Web Camera Mode [WEB CAMERA] (l 72)  
7) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]  
7)  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu  
8) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 40)  
9) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 40)  
DIGITAL EFFECT  
8)  
9)  
EFFECT1 OFF MULTI P-IN-P  
WIPE MIX  
GAIN UP  
MOSAIC  
STROBE  
TRAIL  
MIRROR  
EFFECT2 OFF  
B/W  
NEGA SEPIA  
SOLARI  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
10)  
11)  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15)  
CARD SETUP  
PICTURE SIZE 1280 960 640  
PICTURE QUALITY  
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY  
MPEG4 MODE  
SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu  
10) Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (l 53)  
11) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 53)  
12) MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 56)  
13) RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot [BURST MODE] (l 54)  
14) Low Light Recording [LOW LIGHT SHOT] (l 53)  
15) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 62)  
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BURST MODE OFF  
LOW LIGHT SHOT  
CREATE TITLE  
H
OFF AUTO  
L
----  
YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
MULTI-PICTURES  
16)  
17)  
18)  
19)  
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu  
SCAN MODE  
STROBE MANUAL  
SPEED  
SWING  
P-IN-P  
FAST NORMAL SLOW  
16) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 42)  
17) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 42)  
18) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 42)  
OFF  
1
ON  
3
2
4
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
19) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 41)  
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu  
20)  
21)  
22)  
23)  
24)  
25)  
26)  
27)  
RECORDING SETUP  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
SCENE INDEX 2HOUR  
WIND CUT  
ZOOM MIC  
FLASH  
SP  
12bit  
LP  
20) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 27)  
21) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 27, 51)  
22) Index Mode [SCENE INDEX] (l 47)  
23) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 35)  
If this function is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the  
microphone can be reduced for recording.  
24) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l 31)  
25) Flash [FLASH] (l 39)  
16bit  
DAY  
ON  
ON  
AUTO  
OFF  
OFF  
ON  
RED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON  
FLASH LEVEL  
s
NORMAL  
r
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
26) Red Eye Reduction [RED EYE REDUCTION] (l 39)  
27) Flash Level [FLASH LEVEL] (l 39)  
23  
 
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu  
28) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 84)  
29) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 84)  
30) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 98)  
Set the counter value to zero. However, it cannot reset the  
Time Code.  
31) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 84)  
32) LCD Artificial Intelligence [LCD AI] (l 21)  
28)  
29)  
30)  
31)  
32)  
33)  
34)  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE  
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY  
TIMECODE  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
LCD AI  
----  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
ON  
YES  
OFF  
LCD MODE  
NORMAL  
BRIGHT  
LCD/EVF SET  
---- YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
33) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (l 21)  
34) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 21)  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu  
35) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 17)  
36) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 28)  
37) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 85)  
38) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 30)  
35)  
36)  
37)  
38)  
39)  
40)  
41)  
OTHER FUNCTIONS1  
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
REC LAMP  
BEEP SOUND  
OFF  
OFF  
SHTR EFFECT OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
YES  
NORMAL MIRROR  
CLOCK SET  
SELF REC  
----  
VOICE POWER SAVE  
OFF ON  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
39) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 27)  
40) Self-Recording [SELF REC] (l 29)  
41) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 92)  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS2] Sub-Menu  
42) Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]  
OTHER FUNCTIONS2  
42)  
43)  
DEMO MODE  
INITIAL SET  
OFF  
----  
ON  
YES  
If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after  
the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a  
Cassette or a Card, the Palmcorder is automatically set to  
Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button  
is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled.  
The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting  
[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate  
the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the  
[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
43) Initial Setting Mode [INITIAL SET] (l 84)  
24  
VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]  
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 46)  
2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 55)  
3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 47)  
4) Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 51)  
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
BLANK SEARCH  
RECORD TO CARD  
---- YES  
---- YES  
SEARCH  
12bitAUDIO  
AUDIO OUT  
PHOTO SCENE  
ST1 ST2 MIX  
STEREO  
L R  
RETURN  
---- YES  
6)  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 89)  
6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu  
7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 48)  
8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 49)  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu  
DIGITAL EFFECT  
7)  
8)  
EFFECT  
EFFECT SELECT  
OFF MULTI WIPE MIX  
STROBE NEGA  
B/W TRAIL  
MOSAIC MIRROR  
OFF  
ON  
SEPIA  
SOLARI  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 54)  
10) MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 56)  
11) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 62)  
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu  
12) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 49)  
13) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 49)  
14) Swing Mode [SWING] (l 49)  
CARD SETUP  
PICTURE QUALITY  
FINE NORMAL ECONOMY  
MPEG4 MODE  
9)  
10)  
11)  
SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL  
CREATE TITLE  
---- YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
MULTI-PICTURES  
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu  
12)  
13)  
14)  
15) Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 27)  
16) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 27, 51)  
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu  
SCAN MODE  
STROBE MANUAL  
PHOTO SCENE  
FAST NORMAL SLOW  
SPEED  
SWING  
OFF  
ON  
17) AV Jack [AV JACK] (l 51, 67, 89)  
RETURN  
----  
YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
18) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l 51)  
19) AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l 68)  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu  
RECORDING SETUP  
15)  
16)  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
SP  
12bit  
LP  
16bit  
20) Camera Data [REC DATA]  
If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed  
(l 36), iris (l 36) and white balance settings (l 37), etc.)  
used during the recordings are displayed during playback. [---]  
appears on the display when there is no data.  
The settings information may not be displayed properly if the  
camera data of this Palmcorder are played back on other  
equipment.  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
AV IN/OUT SETUP  
AV JACK  
IN/OUT OUT/PHONES  
A.DUB INPUT  
DV OUT  
17)  
18)  
19)  
MIC  
OFF  
AV IN  
ON  
The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases:  
When the data are recorded from a card to a tape.  
When recording proceeds with no input signals supplied.  
When recording involves the use of the S-Video or AV Input  
Jack.  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE  
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY  
TIMECODE  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
REC DATA  
LCD AI  
---- YES  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV  
Terminal.  
OFF  
ON  
NORMAL  
ON  
OFF  
BRIGHT  
20)  
LCD MODE  
LCD/EVF SET  
---- YES  
When displaying a list of titles.  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
All of the other items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are the  
same as those on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu of the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
21)  
22)  
REMOTE  
CLOCK SET  
VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
---- YES  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
21) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 17)  
22) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 27)  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
25  
Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]  
[DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu  
1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTION]  
(l 65)  
2) Deleting All Files [DELETE ALL FILES] (l 65)  
3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION]  
(l 65)  
DELETE CARD FILE  
1.DELETE FILE  
BY SELECTION  
2.DELETE ALL FILES  
3.DELETE TITLE  
1)  
2)  
3)  
BY SELECTION  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu  
4)  
5)  
6)  
7)  
8)  
9)  
CARD EDITING  
RECORD TO TAPE  
FILE SEARCH  
FILE LOCK  
SLIDE SHOW  
DPOF SETTING  
CARD FORMAT  
4) Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 60)  
5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l 59)  
6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 64)  
7) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l 61)  
8) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 66)  
9) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 66)  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
---- YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
DISPLAY SETUP  
DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE  
C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY  
TIMECODE  
Same as described on page 24.  
C.RESET  
DISPLAY  
LCD AI  
LCD MODE  
LCD/EVF SET  
---- YES  
ALL PARTIAL OFF  
ON  
NORMAL  
OFF  
BRIGHT  
---- YES  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu  
OTHER FUNCTIONS  
10)  
11)  
12)  
10) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 17)  
11) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 27)  
12) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 92)  
REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF  
CLOCK SET ---- YES  
VOICE POWER SAVE  
OFF ON  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
A
Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode A  
If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can  
be called up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut  
Menu, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.  
13) [FILE SEARCH]:  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
FILE SEARCH  
DELETE FILE  
FILE LOCK  
DPOF SETTING  
EXIT  
The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears.  
(l 59)  
14) [DELETE FILE]:  
The [DELETE FILE] Menu for deleting the file being displayed  
appears. (l 65) Use this Menu after the file to be erased  
appears.  
15) [FILE LOCK]:  
The [FILE LOCK] Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of files  
(Lock Setting) being displayed appears. (l 64) Use this Menu  
after the file to be locked appears.  
16) [DPOF SETTING]:  
The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for performing the DPOF settings  
for the displayed picture appears. (l 66) Use this Menu after the  
picture whose DPOF settings are to be performed has  
appeared.  
17) [EXIT]:  
For terminating the Short-Cut Menu.  
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Setting Date and Time  
CLOCK SET  
1
Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial  
YEAR :2003  
MONTH :OCT  
DAY :20  
HOUR : 8PM  
MINUTE:46  
to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] >> [CLOCK SET] >>  
[YES].  
Or set [VCR FUNCTIONS] or [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].  
Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/  
[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a  
desired value.  
Year will cycle in the order shown below.  
2000 ) 2001 ) ... ) 2089 ) 2000 ) ...  
Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date  
and time.  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
1, 2  
2
3
1, 3  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
The clock operation starts from [00] seconds.  
The menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed  
again.  
It is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may become  
inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [0]  
Indication is flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset  
the date and time.  
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge  
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When  
the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is almost or  
already discharged.  
1
Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the  
power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.  
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power  
the clock for approximately 3 months.  
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
LP Mode  
A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on  
the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1  
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times  
longer than that of SP Mode.  
1
Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode  
recording, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback  
image, or some normal functions may be restricted.  
The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely  
compatible with other equipment.  
RECORDING SETUP  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
SP  
12bit  
LP  
SCENE INDEX 2HOUR  
WIND CUT  
ZOOM MIC  
FLASH  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
RED EYE REDUCTION OFF  
FLASH LEVEL  
RETURN  
NORMAL  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 51)  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
2
RECORDING SETUP  
Audio Recording Mode  
REC SPEED  
AUDIO REC  
SP  
12bit  
16bit  
SCENE INDEX 2HOUR  
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with  
[AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 2  
High sound-quality recording is possible with “16bit 48kHz 2 track”  
Mode. With the “12bit 32kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can  
be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be  
used for re-recording.  
WIND CUT  
ZOOM MIC  
FLASH  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
RED EYE REDUCTION OFF  
FLASH LEVEL NORMAL  
RETURN  
---- YES  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
27  
             
CAMERA Mode  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
Recording  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
2
1
2
3
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].  
The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 1  
5
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector  
towards [TAPE].  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
Recording starts.  
After the [RECORD] indicator is displayed, it changes to  
[REC]. 2  
CAMERA  
VCR  
The Rec Lamp (LED Lamp) 3 lights up during recording and  
alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. The  
Rec Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-menu is set to [OFF].  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to  
pause the recording.  
1
CARD PB  
N
1
3, 4  
4
[PAUSE] is displayed. 4  
If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than  
5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape  
protection and power conservation. To resume recording from  
this condition, turn on the power again.  
3
When recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO]  
5, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white  
balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically  
and need to be adjusted manually.) (l 37)  
Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens  
Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic  
White Balance Adjustment may not function correctly. (l 37)  
ªTo Check the Recording  
By pressing the [S] Button 6 in the Recording Pause Mode, you  
can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.  
[CHK] is displayed. After checking, the Palmcorder resumes the  
Recording Pause Mode.  
6
7
SEARCH  
SEARCH  
For other notes, see page 85.  
ªTo View the recorded scene while the Recording  
2
is paused (Camera Search)  
The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the  
[SEARCHj] Button 6 or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
The Camera Search Function is useful for finding the starting point  
of a new scene to create a smooth transition from one scene to  
another.  
When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are played back  
in the reverse direction.  
REC  
RECORD  
4
PAUSE  
When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back  
in the forward direction.  
For other notes, see page 86.  
PAUSE  
ªTo Finish the Recording  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].  
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ªTo add Sound while Recording  
With the supplied MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic  
connected to the [REMOTE] Jack, you can add a narration while  
recording is in progress.  
1
2
REC  
While the [TALK] Button 2 is pressed, the [ ] Indication is  
displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] 1.  
While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does  
not operate.  
We recommend to keep the distance of approximately 4 inches  
(10 cm) between the [MIC] and the mouth when recording.  
ªSelf-Recording  
By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward (to  
the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder  
monitor the shot while shooting is in progress.  
When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled  
automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward,  
the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.  
If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an  
image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]  
Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode) Images are recorded  
normally and no left and right reversal occurs.  
3
x
°
If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic  
indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥],  
Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining  
Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 3  
If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD  
Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific  
content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.  
QUICK  
START  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
1
Quick Start  
When this feature is activated, you can resume recording quickly  
even if the Palmcorder goes into standby mode (when left in Pause  
mode for 5 minutes with the Quick Start Recording Lamp on).  
Palmcorder will be ready for shooting in approximately 1.7 seconds  
when the Power switch is turned [OFF] and back to [ON] again. To  
activate this feature, press the [QUICK START] Button to turn on the  
Quick Start Lamp.  
1
2
3
Press the [QUICK START] Button.  
The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector to [OFF].  
The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector to [ON].  
The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately  
1.7 seconds.  
N
2, 3  
To Cancel the Quick Start  
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for approximately  
2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.  
For other notes, see page 86.  
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Self-timer Recording  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken  
after 10 seconds, on the Cassette and the Memory Card.  
2
1
Press the [SELF TIMER] Button.  
The [ ] Indication appears.  
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The Recording Lamp and the [ ] Indication flash and the  
Photoshot is activated after 10 seconds.  
You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot. (l 54)  
For other notes, see page 86.  
SELF  
TIMER  
1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette  
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for  
approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette.  
CARD  
1
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[TAPE].  
1TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
2
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
2
The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and  
then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.  
PhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.  
If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]  
Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add an image and a sound like  
releasing the shutter.  
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode  
With the Progressive PhotoShot Mode, you can record still  
TM  
PHOTO  
pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot  
Function.  
PHOTO  
After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]  
Sub-menu to [ON] or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in  
PHOTO  
the Recording Pause Mode. [æ] is displayed. 1  
This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 86)  
If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].  
ªContinuous PhotoShot  
1
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHTR EFFECT]  
of the Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] set to [ON], the  
Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every  
0.7 seconds until the button is released.  
The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is  
recorded. (This function, however, is not enabled when  
TM  
Progressive PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)  
ªDigital Still Picture  
When the [STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still  
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture  
Mode is cancelled.  
2
STILL  
We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the  
position where you want to record the picture and then press the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
For other notes, see page 86.  
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Zoom In/Out Functions  
The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to  
achieve a wide-angle shot.  
1
W
T
1
For wide-angle shots (zoom out):  
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].  
For close-ups (zoom in):  
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].  
Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.  
Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed farther  
towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.  
ªTaking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects  
T
1tW  
(Macro Close-up Function)  
When the zoom magnification is 1a, the Palmcorder can focus on a  
subject that is as close as approximately 0.8 inches (2 cm) from the  
lens. With this feature, small subjects such as insects can be  
recorded.  
5tW  
T
ªTo Use the Tele-Macro Function  
T
10tW  
With the zoom magnification of 10a, the Palmcorder can bring the  
subject into focus as close as approximately 15.7 inches (40 cm)  
from the Lens. Focusing only on the subject and bringing the  
background off the focus make the picture more impressive.  
Z.MIC  
1 Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.  
The zoom magnification is fixed to 10k and the focusing onto  
the subject becomes available up to approximately 15.7 inches  
(40 cm) close.  
1
2
The [ T.MACRO ] Indication 2 appears.  
2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function  
Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.  
TELE  
MACRO  
ªTo Use the Zoom Microphone Function  
Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional  
angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>  
[ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The [Z.MIC] Indication is displayed. 1)  
The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the  
surrounding noise is too loud.  
1
2
T.MACRO  
When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to [CARD],  
the Zoom Microphone Function does not work.  
It does not work with an external microphone.  
For other notes, see page 86.  
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Digital Zoom Function  
2
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of  
subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k  
magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a  
magnification of 25k or 700k.  
1
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
W
T
MENU  
PUSH  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t].  
25k: Digital zooming to 25k  
700k: Digital zooming to 700k  
2
To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever  
towards [T] or towards [W].  
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function  
T
25tW  
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].  
As the magnification of digital zoom increases, the quality of image  
may deteriorate.  
D.ZOOM  
White Balance Adjustment cannot be set in the digital zoom range.  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Fade In/Out Functions  
Fade In 1  
2
Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen  
at the beginning of a scene.  
1
Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Palmcorder  
is set to the Recording Pause Mode.  
The image fades out gradually.  
2
3
When the image is completely gone, press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording.  
Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after  
starting recording.  
1, 3  
FADE  
The image reappears gradually.  
Fade Out 2  
Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually,  
leaving a black screen at the end of a scene.  
1
2
Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.  
The image fades out gradually.  
About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone,  
press the Recording Start/Stop Button to stop  
recording.  
1
3
Release the [FADE] Button.  
Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still  
pictures in the PhotoShot Mode, Digital Still Picture Mode,  
Multi-Picture Mode, and for the small still picture in the  
Picture-in-Picture Mode.  
2
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Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer  
Function  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
2
1
WB/SHUTTER  
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is  
shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these  
images.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to  
stabilize images being recorded.  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[EIS] >> [ON].  
The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.  
2
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to start recording.  
2
EIS  
1
Canceling Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer  
Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].  
For other notes, see page 87.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1
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Cinema Function  
PUSH  
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[CINEMA] >> [ON].  
Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1  
To Cancel the Cinema Mode  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA]  
>> [OFF].  
1
For other notes, see page 87.  
CINEMA  
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Backlight Compensation Function  
This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark in  
backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording  
subject.)  
ª
1
1
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.  
The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.  
To resume normal Recording  
Press the Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT].  
When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen  
becomes brighter.  
By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight  
Compensation Function is cancelled.  
This function cannot be used when the Iris is set.  
BACK  
LIGHT  
1
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MagicPix Function  
This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark  
place without using a light.  
1
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [MAGICPIX]  
Indication 1 appears.  
0 Lux MagicPix Function  
Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be  
recorded.  
2
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the  
[0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication 2 appears.  
MAGIC  
PIX  
1, 2  
The [REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR] Indication appears.  
1
3
Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward (to the lens side).  
The screen becomes white and the Viewfinder turns on.  
The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within  
approximately 3 feet (1 metre).  
MAGICPIX  
To Cancel the MagicPix Function  
Press the [MAGICPIX] Button repeatedly until neither the  
[MAGICPIX] Indication nor the [0LUX MAGICPIX] Indication  
appears.  
2
0LUX  
MAGICPIX  
For other notes, see page 87.  
3
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Soft Skin Function  
This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone. In order to get  
the best result, avoid background colors similar to the skin color of  
the subject, otherwise, the result will be a background lacking in  
detail.  
1
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.  
] Indication 1 appears.  
The [  
SOFT SKIN  
To obtain the best effect, we recommend shooting the subject from  
the chest up, so that the upper part from the chest of the subject  
can be framed in the screen.  
SOFT  
SKIN  
1
1
To Cancel the Soft Skin Function  
Press the [SOFT SKIN] Button.  
SOFT SKIN  
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Wind Noise Reduction Function  
WB/SHUTTER  
This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the  
microphone during recording.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1
PUSH  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]  
>> [WIND CUT] >> [ON].  
The [WIND CUT] Indication 1 appears.  
To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>  
[WIND CUT] >> [OFF].  
This function does not work with the microphone on the MagicWire  
Remote Control with Narration Mic nor an external microphone.  
When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone is regulated  
depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise.  
1
WIND CUT  
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Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording  
situations.  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
1
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)  
2
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
1
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [5], [7], [4], [],  
[º].  
The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.  
[5] Sports Mode 1  
For recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports  
1
scenes.  
[7] Portrait Mode 2  
Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the  
background slightly out of focus.  
[4] Low Light Mode 3  
2
Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture  
brightness.  
[] Spotlight Mode 4  
Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.  
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 5  
Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a  
clear picture.  
3
4
Canceling the Program AE Function  
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or,  
set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
For other notes, see page 87.  
5
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
1
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter  
speed Indication 2 appears.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
2, 3  
PUSH  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.  
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment  
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000  
Card Mode 1/30–1/500  
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 second.  
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be  
faster, resulting in crisper captures of moving subjects but a lower  
light level.  
When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up to 1/500  
can be used.  
1
2
MNL  
1/1000  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
For other notes, see page 88.  
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Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
1
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris  
Indication 2 appears.  
2, 3  
PUSH  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.  
Adjustable Range of the Iris  
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0,  
OPEN (Opened) 0dB, ..., 18dB  
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes  
darker.  
When a value closer to [18dB] is selected, the image becomes  
brighter.  
The value to which dB is attached indicates a gain value. If this value  
is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.  
1
2
MNL  
1/60  
F2.0  
0dB  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
For other notes, see page 88.  
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Manual Focus Adjustment  
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where  
auto focus may not function well.  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
1, 2  
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS].  
The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.  
Turn the Focus Ring 3 to adjust the focus.  
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
1
2
MNL  
MF  
3
3
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Depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White  
Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural  
colors. In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted manually.  
AUTO MANUAL  
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)  
FOCUS  
1
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
2, 3  
PUSH  
1
2
3
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication appears.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial.  
The [AWB] Indication appears.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance  
Mode.  
1
2
4
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]  
2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lighting) [{]  
3 Outdoor Mode [z]  
4 Fluorescent light Mode [|]  
5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually [1]  
1AWB  
3
5
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set  
the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
When power is turned on with the Lens Cap on, the Automatic  
White Balance Adjustment may not function properly. Please turn  
on the Palmcorder after removing the Lens Cap.  
1
1
1
1
For other notes, see page 88.  
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Adjusting White Balance Manually  
AUTO MANUAL  
FOCUS  
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate  
suitably under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White  
Balance Adjustment mode.  
1
1
2
3
4
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].  
The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial.  
The [AWB] Indication appears.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication 2 is  
displayed.  
Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject,  
and then keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until  
indication [1] stops flashing.  
When the [1] Indication flashes after turning the Palmcorder  
on, the previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
2, 3, 4  
PUSH  
1
2
MNL  
1
To Resume Automatic Adjustment  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set  
the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].  
3
4
ªAbout White Balance Sensor  
The White Balance Sensor 3 determines the nature of the light  
source during recording.  
Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during  
recording. Otherwise, White Balance will not work normally.  
2)  
10 000K  
9
8
000K  
000K  
3)  
The red light from the Recording Lamp 4 will be reflected off your  
hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to  
operate incorrectly and changing the coloring.  
7
6
000K  
4)  
000K  
000K  
5)  
5
4
6)  
Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting  
conditions may result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject  
is surrounded by many light-sources, Auto White Balance  
Adjustment may not operate properly. In such a case, we suggest  
that you adjust the White Balance.  
1) The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance  
Adjustment Mode of this Palmcorder  
2) Blue sky  
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)  
4) TV screen  
5) Sunlight  
6) White fluorescent light  
1)  
000K  
000K  
7)  
3
8)  
9)  
2
1
000K  
000K  
10)  
7) Halogen light bulb  
8) Incandescent light bulb  
K=Kelvin Color Temperature  
9) Sunrise and sunset  
10) Candlelight  
For other notes, see page 88.  
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Using the Built-in Flash  
WB/SHUTTER  
The Built-in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.  
The Flash lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity and to  
light properly.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1
PUSH  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]  
>> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].  
If [AUTO] is selected, the Flash can be lit if light is needed by  
sensing the surrounding luminosity.  
2
Slide the [FLASH] Lever to open the Flash.  
The Flash 1 pops up.  
3
4
Press the [STILL] Button.  
Flash is lighted and the image becomes still.  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/  
Stop Button.  
1
2
FLASH  
Flash is not lighted when recording.  
Adjusting Brightness of the Flash  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>  
[FLASH LEVEL] >> a desired Flash Level.  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
4
4
For recording under normal conditions, set it to [NORMAL]. (The  
[ß] Indication 2 appears.)  
If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] setting, set it to [i]  
(the [ßi] Indication appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] (the  
[ßj] Indication appears).  
To reduce the “Red Eye” Effect  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>  
[RED EYE REDUCTION] >> [ON].  
3
STILL  
The [£] Indication 3 appears.  
Even if the [RED EYE REDUCTION] is set to [ON], you still may  
get “red eyes phenomenon” depending on the recording condition.  
For other notes, see page 88.  
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39  
   
Digital Effect Functions  
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add  
special effects to the scene.  
1) MULTI  
3) WIPE  
2) P-IN-P  
4) MIX  
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]  
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode  
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode  
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode  
4) [MIX] Mix Mode  
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode  
Records images with a stroboscopic effect.  
6) [GAIN UP] Gain up Mode  
Brightens images electronically.  
Adjust focus manually when using this Mode. (l 37)  
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode  
5) STROBE  
Records images with a trailing effect.  
8) [MOSAIC] Mosaic Mode  
Produces a mosaic-like image.  
9) [MIRROR] Mirror Mode  
The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left  
half.  
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]  
10) [NEGA] Negative Mode  
The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a  
negative.  
11) [SEPIA] Sepia Mode  
Records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old  
pictures.  
12) [B/W] Black & White Mode  
Records an image in black and white.  
13) [SOLARI] Solarization Mode  
Records an image with a painting-like effect.  
Selecting a desired digital effect  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1]  
or [EFFECT2] >> a desired digital effect.  
Canceling the digital effect  
6) GAIN UP  
8) MOSAIC  
10) NEGA  
12) B/W  
7) TRAIL  
9) MIRROR  
11) SEPIA  
13) SOLARI  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1]  
or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].  
If the Palmcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are  
cancelled.  
For other notes, see page 89.  
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ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode  
Wipe Mode:  
WB/SHUTTER  
1, 2  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
Like a curtain being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene  
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.  
Mix Mode:  
MENU  
PUSH  
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of  
the last recorded scene gradually fades out.  
1
2
3
4
Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or  
[MIX].  
Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start the  
Recording.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the  
Recording.  
The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX]  
Indication changes to [B] or [C].  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the  
Recording.  
3, 4, 5  
WIPE  
WIPE  
WIPE  
5
The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the  
new scene.  
MIX  
MIX  
For other notes, see page 89.  
MIX  
WB/SHUTTER  
ªPicture-in-Picture Mode  
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1, 2  
PUSH  
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>  
[EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]......  
1 Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu  
and set the position (1234) where you want to  
insert a small still picture.  
2 Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
3 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture  
4
PHOTO  
SHOT  
4
and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still  
picture.  
A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.  
If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is  
cleared.  
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
3
For other notes, see page 89.  
1
2
3
4
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ªMulti-Picture Mode  
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.  
Manual Multi-Picture Mode 2:  
MENU  
1, 2  
PUSH  
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.  
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>  
[EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].....  
1
Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >>  
[STROBE] or [MANUAL].  
When [STROBE] is selected:  
4
Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
4
[FAST]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 1 second  
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 1.5 seconds  
[SLOW]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 2 seconds  
If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to  
[ON], the intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are  
longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing  
strobe period, and it is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc.,  
in sports.  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
3
When [MANUAL] is selected:  
You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small  
pictures.  
1
2
3
Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each  
scene you want to capture.  
4
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.  
2
Deleting all the captured Multi-Pictures  
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after  
9 pictures are displayed.  
To Display the Multi-Pictures again  
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.  
To Delete Multi-Pictures one by one  
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])  
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the  
still pictures are displayed, the picture captured last is deleted. If you  
keep pressing the [MULTI] Button, the pictures are deleted  
continuously.  
After still pictures are deleted, they cannot be displayed again.  
For other notes, see page 89.  
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VCR Mode  
WB/SHUTTER  
Playing Back  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
4
PUSH  
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after  
recording.  
1
Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the  
Palmcorder in the VCR Mode.  
The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1  
2
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.  
Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.  
When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops  
automatically.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
1
CARD PB  
N
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
1
To Stop Playback  
Press the [] Button 2.  
If a cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played  
back, the screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns  
appear.  
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume  
Until the [VOLUME] Indication 3 appears, keep pressing the  
[PUSH] Dial 4. Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume.  
After the adjustment, press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME]  
Indication disappear.  
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
2
3
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W]  
Button 5 to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button  
to increase the volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the  
volume. The [VOLUME] Indication goes off 2 or 3 seconds after the  
adjustment is finished.  
2
FADE  
When the Playback Zoom Function is in use, the sound volume  
cannot be adjusted.  
3
For other notes, see page 89.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
5
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
L
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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back  
ªCue/Review Playback  
Cue Playback A  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
2
PUSH  
Press the [5] Button 1 during playback.  
Review Playback B  
Press the [6] Button 2 during playback.  
If the Button is held continuously, it remains as Cue Playback or  
Review Playback until you release it.  
ªHyper Check Function  
If you press the [5] Button during fast-forwarding of the tape or the  
[6] Button during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review  
Playback continues for as long as the Button is held down.  
2
1
1
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
SEARCH  
ªVariable Speed Search Function  
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.  
1
2
During playback, press the [1] Button.  
[1k!] Indication appears. C  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search  
speed.  
A
B
C
D
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed  
Search Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions.  
1/5k (slow playback, SP mode only), 1/3k (slow playback, LP mode  
only), 1k, 2k, 5k, 10k, and 20k.  
The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller’s  
[VAR.SEARCH] Button 3, the [π] Button 4 and the [] Button  
5.  
Resuming Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button.  
During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show  
mosaic-like noise patterns. This is not a malfunction.  
The sound is muted during search.  
The Variable Speed Search feature is not available when the  
Repeat playback is active.  
R
ªRepeat Playback  
If you hold down the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the  
Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !]  
Indication appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].)  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
3
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
4
5
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
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Slow Motion Playback  
This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed.  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote  
Controller.  
When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback  
proceeds in the reverse direction, while pressing the [D]  
Button starts Slow Motion Playback in the forward direction.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
1
2
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately  
1/5th of the normal speed.  
Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately  
1/3rd of the normal speed.  
E
;
D
2
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
Resuming Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button.  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
If the Palmcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for more  
than 12 minutes, the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to  
protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback  
This Palmcorder is capable of still picture playback and  
frame-advance playback.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
1
PUSH  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [;] Button.  
The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.  
Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote  
Controller.  
3
With each press of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the  
reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still  
pictures advance in the forward direction. If either one of the  
buttons is pressed continuously, still pictures advance  
continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released.  
BACK  
LIGHT  
1
2
STILL  
Resuming Normal Playback  
Press the [1] Button or [;] Button.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
OSD  
TIME  
SHOT  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
ªJog Playback  
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P-IN-P  
By rotating the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) 1 of the Palmcorder in the  
Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a  
time in the forward or reverse direction.  
If the Palmcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than  
5 minutes, the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect  
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.  
1
2
3
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
3
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
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Finding the End of a Recording  
(Blank Search Function)  
The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of a  
recording on the Cassette quickly.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
1
MENU  
PUSH  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
>> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].  
The [BLANK] Indication 1 appears.  
Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the  
Palmcorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.  
If there is no blank portion left on the cassette, the Palmcorder  
stops at the end of the tape.  
Canceling Blank Search prior to completion  
Press the [] Button.  
1
BLANK  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Playback Zoom Function  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.  
OSD  
1
During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on  
the Remote Controller.  
The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double  
the size.  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
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P-IN-P  
2
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
Changing the Zoom Magnification  
2
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T]  
Button on the Remote Controller.  
You can increase the magnification up to 10k.  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
1
3
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
Changing the enlarged area of an image  
3
SET  
OFF/ON  
Press the Arrow Button (π, , , ) on the Remote  
controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Canceling the Playback Zoom Function  
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller.  
ZOOM 2t  
For other notes, see page 89.  
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Index Search Functions  
WB/SHUTTER  
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder  
automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in  
the following.  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1
PUSH  
PhotoShot Index Signal  
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are  
taken in PhotoShot Mode (l 30).  
When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode  
(l 30), the index signal is not recorded.  
Scene Index Signal  
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start  
recording after inserting a Cassette.  
However, if the Palmcorder is switched from the VCR Mode to  
Camera Mode, or if the date and time is set before the start of  
recording, the index signal is not recorded.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu on the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index  
signal is recorded when Recording is restarted after a lapse of  
2 hours or longer. If it is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded  
when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the  
last recording. (While the index signal is recorded, the [INDEX]  
indication A flashes for a few seconds.)  
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P-IN-P  
1
2
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
2
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
ªPhotoShot Index Search  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
>> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
2
Press the [9] Button or the [:] Button on the  
Remote Controller.  
With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded  
in PhotoShot Mode are searched.  
After pictures with sounds are played back for 4 seconds, the  
Palmcorder switches to the Still Playback Mode.  
ªScene Index Search  
A
B
INDEX  
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
>> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].  
Press the [9] Button or the [:] Button on the  
Remote Controller.  
2
S
1
When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1]  
Indication B appears, and searching of the subsequent scene  
marked with an index signal starts. Each time the button is pressed  
after the start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes from  
[S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the  
selected number will be searched. After reaching the desired  
scene, playback starts automatically.  
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.  
Top Scan  
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for more than  
2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and  
play back the first few seconds of each. (To cancel, press the [1]  
Button 1 or the [] Button 2.)  
For other notes, see page 89.  
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Playback Digital Effect Functions  
During playback, special Digital Effects can be added to the  
Recording. The digital effects that may be applied in the process of  
recording (except Picture in Picture Mode) will be the same as these  
added effects.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
1
2
Press the [1] Button.  
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller  
and select desired Digital Effect.  
When the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the Digital  
Effect selection changes.  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
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P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
1
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
MULTI )WIPE )MIX )STROBE )NEGA )SEPIA )B/W  
)TRAIL ) SOLARI )MOSAIC ) MIRROR  
The same setting can also be set using the [DIGITAL EFFECT]  
on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
2
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
1
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button 1 to suspend or restart the digital  
effect. When the digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected  
effect’s indication flashes.  
Canceling the Digital Effect  
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller repeatedly  
until the Digital Effect Indication is cleared.  
For other notes, see page 90.  
ªPlayback with Wipe Mode and Mix Mode  
1
2
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller  
and select [WIPE] or [MIX].  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
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P-IN-P  
3
4
Press the [STORE] Button for the moment you want  
to save as a still picture.  
The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]  
and the image is saved.  
Press the [OFF/ON] Button in the scene in which you  
want to use the Wipe or Mix effect.  
The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect.  
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
1
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
2
3
4
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the  
Remote Controller during playback.  
If the [OFF/ON] Button is pressed while Wipe Function or Mix  
Function is used, the effect will stop temporarily at that point.  
Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button again will bring back the effect.  
WIPE  
MIX  
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ªPlaying Back with Multi-Picture Mode  
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images.  
Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] 2:  
Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still  
pictures.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1, 2  
PUSH  
Index Multi-Picture Mode ([PHOTO], [SCENE]) 3:  
You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals are  
attached.  
After setting [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>  
[EFFECT SELECT] >> [MULTI]...  
1
Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >>  
[STROBE] or [MANUAL] or [PHOTO] or [SCENE],  
whichever mode you prefer.  
When [STROBE] is selected:  
Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.  
[FAST]:  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 1 second  
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 1.5 seconds  
You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures  
within approximately 2 seconds  
BACK  
LIGHT  
3
[SLOW]:  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
4
If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to  
[ON], the intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are  
longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing  
strobe period, and it is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc.,  
in sports.  
1
2
3
Exit the Menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.  
Play back the tape.  
If you select Index Multi-Picture Mode, it is not necessary to  
play back the tape.  
4
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
2
3
If [STROBE] is selected: 9 screens are automatically  
captured from the point at which the Button is pressed.  
If [MANUAL] is selected: press the [MULTI] Button at each  
scene you want to capture. When 9 screens are captured, the  
tape will stop.  
If [PHOTO] or [SCENE] is selected: From the point at which  
the Button is pressed, 9 screens of pictures to which index  
signals are attached are captured in the playback direction.  
After 9 screens are captured, the tape will stop, but, if there are  
8 or less pictures to be captured, the tape will stop at its end.  
Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures  
While displaying the multi-pictures that have been captured, press  
the [MULTI] Button.  
If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after  
9 screens are displayed.  
To Display the Multi-Pictures again  
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.  
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To Delete Multi-Pictures one by one (When Pictures  
have been captured in Manual Mode)  
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the  
still pictures are displayed, the picture that was captured last is  
deleted. If you continue to press the Button, the pictures are deleted  
consecutively.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
PUSH  
After still pictures are deleted one at a time, they cannot be  
displayed again.  
To Stop Capturing Pictures midway (When Pictures  
have been captured in Index Mode)  
Press the [] Button.  
To Search the tape position of a desired picture among  
the playback pictures displayed on 9 screens  
1 After displaying pictures in Multi-Picture Mode,  
rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the image whose tape  
position you want to search.  
The selected picture is marked with a red frame.  
2 Press the Index Button [:] or [9] 1 on the  
Remote controller.  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
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P-IN-P  
V/REW PLAY FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
Still picture playback takes place at the selected picture.  
E
;
D
1
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
For other notes, see page 90.  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
STORE  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Playing Back on Your TV  
By connecting your Palmcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can  
be viewed on your TV screen.  
Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Palmcorder  
and TV.  
1
1
Connect the [A/V IN/OUT] Jack of the Palmcorder to  
[VIDEO IN]  
[S-VIDEO IN]  
the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.  
Using the A/V Cable 1 (supplied), make a connection with the  
TV. If the TV has an S-Video Jack, connect an S-Video Cable  
(not supplied) 2, too.  
[AUDIO IN]  
2
1
Plug the AV Cable as shown 3 so that the cord hangs down.  
When plugging the pin plug of the A/V cable into the [A/V IN/  
OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes.  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen  
Press the [OSD] Button 4 on the Remote Controller.  
Be sure to select the proper input on your TV. (If necessary,  
consult your TV’s operating instructions.)  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
DV  
If you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright protection  
signals, the screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns  
appear.  
3
If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/  
OUT], nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during  
playback.  
Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a  
Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV with [B/W] or [SEPIA] of  
Playback Digital Effect.  
START/  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
STOP  
OSD  
4
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
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P-IN-P  
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Audio Dubbing  
You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette.  
If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with  
[AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original  
sound is erased. (If you want to preserve the original sound, use  
the [12bit] Mode when recording.)  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
1, 2  
PUSH  
Audio Dubbing cannot be performed onto recordings made in LP  
Mode. (l 27)  
1
2
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >>  
[AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
Continuing the aforesaid setup, select  
[A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
Set to [AV IN] when external device is used, and to [MIC] when  
an external or built-in microphone is used.  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
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3
4
5
Switch the Palmcorder over to the Still Playback  
Mode where you want to add new sound track.  
Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller.  
[A.DUB;] Indication appears. 1  
To start Audio Dubbing, press the [;] Button on the  
Remote Controller.  
P-IN-P  
4
V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
E
;
D
3, 5  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
[A.DUB!] Indication appears. 2  
To Stop Audio Dubbing  
Press the [;] Button on the Remote Controller.  
1
2
A.DUB;  
The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.  
To dub audio while listening to a pre-recorded sound  
When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the  
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check  
the pre-recorded sound. When a microphone is used for audio  
dubbing, use headphones to listen to the pre-recorded sound while  
dubbing the audio. (When using headphones, set [AV JACK] on the  
[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES].) When the line  
input is used, you can dub audio while listening to a pre-recorded  
sound from the speaker.  
A.DUB!  
Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing  
(For 12 bit Audio Recording)  
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>  
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX].  
ST1: Play back only the original sound.  
ST2: Play back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing.  
MIX:  
Play back both the original sound and the sound added by  
Audio Dubbing simultaneously.  
For other notes, see page 90.  
51  
   
Special Features  
Using a Memory Card  
An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be used to record files  
or play back files.  
Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured  
by Panasonic only.  
ªInserting a Memory Card  
Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder.  
OPEN  
1
2
Slide the [OPEN] Lever to open the Card Slot Cover.  
While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner 1  
on top, insert it into the Card Slot.  
1
3
Close the Card Slot Cover securely.  
ªRemoving the Memory Card  
Open the Card Slot Cover and pull it straight out.  
After removing the Card, close the Card Slot Cover.  
1
ª[ACCESS] Lamp  
While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording,  
2
playback, erasing, moving of images), the [ACCESS] Lamp 2 lights  
up.  
While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, never attempt to: pull out the  
Card, to turn off the Palmcorder power, or switch the [TAPE/CARD/  
CARD MODE] Selector. Such actions will damage the Card and  
cause the Palmcorder to malfunction.  
2
3
ACCESS  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Recording on the Memory Card  
1
2
3
3 kinds of data can be recorded by selecting with the [TAPE/CARD/  
CARD MODE] Selector. When recording a still picture, slide the  
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector until the [PICTURE] Indication  
1 appears (Card PhotoShot), when recording a moving picture,  
slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector until the [MPEG4]  
Indication 2 appears (MPEG4 Recording), when recording voice,  
slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector until the [VOICE]  
Indication 3 appears (Voice Recording).  
640  
PICTURE  
MPEG4  
VOICE  
F 7  
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ªCard PhotoShot  
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the  
Palmcorder lens as well as from scenes that have already been  
recorded on a cassette.  
1, 2  
1, 2  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
4, 4  
The size of images that are recorded using this Palmcorder is  
approximately 1,230,000 pixels. Recording of images with a size  
that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture  
recording. Compared to images of normal recording, images that are  
created by mega-pixel still-picture recording can be printed out more  
clearly.  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
Recording from the Palmcorder Lens (CAMERA Mode)  
1
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
2
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication  
appears.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
3, 3  
Remaining Number of Card PhotoShot pictures 1.  
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >>  
[PICTURE SIZE] >> [1280t960] or [640t480].  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The [ PICTURE ] Indication will light in red.  
3
4
640  
PICTURE  
F 7  
1
Concerning Low Light Shot  
When recording dark scenes, set the [LOW LIGHT SHOT] of the  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to [AUTO]. (When the shutter speed is  
1/30, Low Light Shot is activated, and the [4CARD] Indication  
appears.)  
When [AUTO] is set for Low Light Shot, the brightness of the  
moving picture may suddenly be changed depending on the scene  
to be shot.  
Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)  
1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication  
appears.  
3 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >>  
[PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired picture quality.  
4 Start playback and press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button  
at the scene you want to record.  
While the image is being recorded, it stays still for a few  
seconds.  
For other notes, see page 90.  
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ªCard PhotoShot (continued)  
Recording from other equipment (CAMERA Mode)  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>  
[CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired  
picture quality.  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
2, 3  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
4
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication  
appears.  
4
Input the picture from the other equipment then  
press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button at the desired  
scene.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
1, 1  
Selecting the quality of Card PhotoShot images  
1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>  
[CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired  
picture quality.  
Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card  
(8 MB)  
When the picture size is 640t480:  
[FINE] (high image quality):  
[NORMAL] (Normal):  
approximately 45 pictures  
approximately 95 pictures  
[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 190 pictures  
When the picture size is 1280t960:  
[FINE] (high image quality):  
[NORMAL] (Normal):  
approximately 8 pictures  
approximately 14 pictures  
[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 20 pictures  
The figures vary depending on the subject being photographed.  
For other notes, see page 90.  
ªRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot  
The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals.  
Available only with [640k480] picture size.  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
1
PHOTO  
SHOT  
3
1
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
2
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >>  
[BURST MODE] >> [ H] or [ L].  
The [  
H] or [  
L] Indication 1 is displayed.  
3
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
When [  
H] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in  
approximately 0.07 seconds intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button is released or 16 pictures are recorded.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
2
PUSH  
When [  
L] is selected, the still pictures can be recorded in  
approximately 0.7 seconds intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT]  
Button is released or 8 pictures are recorded.  
1
H
For other notes, see page 91.  
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ªAutomatically copying still pictures recorded on  
a cassette (VCR Mode)  
The Palmcorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo  
Index signals.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
2
PUSH  
After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode (l 43).....  
1
2
Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before  
the point where picture transfer is to commence.  
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
>> [RECORD TO CARD] >> [YES].  
Search starts from the current Cassette position, and images  
with Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card  
sequentially.  
1
STILL  
While copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
;
CARD  
1
To Stop the Transfer of Images  
TAPE%  
Press the [] Button.  
NOW WRITING  
ªRecording Voice (Voice Recording Function)  
You can record voice data on a memory card.  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
1
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
1, 2  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [VOICE] Indication appears.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
Voice from built-in microphone is recorded.  
It takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording.  
The recorded file is automatically locked (to prevent accidental  
erasure).  
Voice from external microphone connected to the microphone  
jack can also be recorded.  
During recording, the [ VOICE ] Indication is lit in red.  
When Remaining Time Indication becomes [R:0h00m],  
[NO SPACE LEFT] Indication appears. Recording may not be  
started.  
3
Maximum recording time on the supplied Card (8 MB)  
Approximately 25 minutes  
VOICE  
R:0h20m  
For other notes, see page 91.  
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ªRecording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)  
You can record moving pictures on a Memory Card for e-mailing.  
The recorded data can be also played back on a computer with  
Windows Media Player.  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
1, 2  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
Recording from the Palmcorder Lens (Camera Mode)  
1
PUSH  
1
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [MPEG4] Indication appears.  
Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.  
It takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording.  
During recording, the [ MPEG ] Indication is lit in red.  
4
The maximum continuous recording times are:  
[SUPERFINE] (super high image quality): 2 minutes  
3
[FINE] (high image quality):  
2 minutes  
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):  
120 minutes  
The Palmcorder will automatically stop recording when the  
approximate time listed above has elapsed (the card capacity  
has been fully utilized).  
MPEG4  
R:0h20m  
Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)  
1
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [MPEG4] Indication appears.  
Start playback and press the Recording Start/Stop  
Button at the desired scene.  
Selecting the quality of MPEG4 Recording images  
1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>  
[CARD SETUP] >> [MPEG4 MODE] >> a desired  
image quality.  
Maximum recording time on the supplied Card (8 MB)  
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds  
[FINE]:  
[NORMAL]:  
approximately 2 minutes  
approximately 6 minutes  
The video resolution of the camera is reduced when making an  
MPEG4 recording. This is done in order to optimize the image  
quality in MPEG4 recordings, and does not reflect that there is a  
problem with the software or hardware.  
For other notes, see page 91.  
56  
 
Playing Back Files from the Memory Card  
CARD  
2TAPE  
You can play back files recorded on a Card.  
CARD  
MODE  
When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card  
contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still  
picture, moving picture and/or voice data) recorded on the Card.  
1
2
Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode.  
The [CARD PB] Lamp lights up.  
The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed.  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE], [MPEG4] or  
[VOICE] Indication appears.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD PB  
N
3
Start Playback.  
1
ªPlaying back Still Pictures  
1: Starts Slide Show (The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed)  
5: Playing back the next picture  
6: Playing back the previous picture  
: Stop the slide playback  
;: Pause slide playback  
ªPlaying back Moving Pictures (MPEG4)  
1: Playing back  
5: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the next file  
(Playback Mode) To the beginning of the next file picture and start  
playback  
3
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
SEARCH  
(Pause Mode) To the beginning of the next file and turns to  
Stop Mode  
6: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the previous playback file  
(Playback Mode) To the beginning of the playback file and start  
playback  
FADE  
STILL  
(Pause Mode) To the beginning of the file under playback and  
turns to Stop Mode  
: Stop playback  
;: This button does not pause playback within 1 second of  
finishing playback.  
1
CARD CONTENTS  
PICTURE  
MPEG4  
VOICE  
File is numbered in hexadecimal form.  
When the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed,  
picture may appear to be still or a mosaic noise pattern appears,  
but this is not a malfunction.  
57  
   
ªPlaying back Voice recordings  
1: Playing back  
5: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the next file  
(Playback Mode) To the beginning of the next file and start  
playback  
(Pause Mode) To the beginning of the next file and turns to  
Stop Mode  
6: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the previous playback file  
(Playback Mode) To the beginning of the playback file and start  
playback  
(Pause Mode) To the beginning of playback file and turns to  
Stop Mode  
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
SEARCH  
: Stop playback  
;: This button does not pause playback within 1 second of  
finishing playback.  
FADE  
STILL  
If the [6] Button or [5] Button is pressed for 1 or more  
seconds during playback, it becomes 10k playback speed and if  
pushed for 7 or more seconds, it becomes 60k playback speed.  
Releasing the button brings it back to normal playback.  
1
1
100-0012  
1 Folder-File Number (When the picture is played back)  
File Name (When the MPEG4 data is played back)  
2 Picture Size (When the picture is played back) (l 83)  
Playback time (When MPEG4 data or Voice data is played back)  
3 File Number (When the picture or Voice data is played back)  
File Number and MPEG4 Picture Quality (When the MPEG4  
data is played back)  
2
3
MPEG4  
MOL001.ASF  
2
3
0h00m00s  
No.1  
To adjust the volume (Only when playing back MPEG4  
and Voice Recordings)  
N
During playback, hold down the [PUSH] Dial until the volume  
indication appears and rotate it to adjust the volume. (l 43)  
VOICE  
For other notes, see page 92.  
2
3
58  
 
ªTo Select a Desired File and Play it Back  
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode  
(l 57).....  
1, 2  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
4, 5, 1, 2  
1
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD].  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the desired type of data  
indication appears.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
2
3
4
Press the [MULTI] Button.  
The files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in  
Multi-Picture Mode. 1  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired file.  
The selected file is marked with a red frame.  
When 7 or more files have been recorded, rotate the [PUSH]  
Dial to display the next file. The [6] Button or [5] Button  
can be used instead of the [PUSH] Dial.  
5
Press either the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button.  
The selected file is shown on the entire screen.  
2 Picture Size (When [PICTURE] is selected at Step 2)  
MPEG4 Picture Quality (When [MPEG4] is selected at Step 2)  
3 File Number  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
3, 5  
4 Folder-File Number (When [PICTURE] is selected at Step 2)  
File Name (When [MPEG4] is selected at Step 2)  
1
PICTURE  
ªUsing File Search Mode  
1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
640  
640  
640  
640  
[FILE SEARCH] >> [YES].  
640  
640  
The file search screen 5 appears.  
2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number  
of the file and then press it.  
No.25  
100-0012  
2
3
4
The selected number’s file appears.  
The same process can be performed using the short-cut menu  
(l 26).  
5
FILE SEARCH  
For other notes, see page 92.  
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
59  
 
Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a  
Cassette  
CARD  
TAPE  
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode  
CARD  
MODE  
1
(l 57).....  
To Copy One Picture  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
3
1
2
3
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[TAPE].  
Display a desired picture on a Memory Card.  
Please refer to “To select a Desired File and Play it Back”.  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
It takes a few seconds to copy a still picture to the Cassette.  
During the copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording.  
The picture will be recorded to the selected tape location when the  
[PHOTO SHOT] button is pressed in step 3.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
2
PUSH  
To Copy All the Pictures  
1 Display the first picture.  
REC  
1
If a picture other than the first one is displayed, only the  
subsequent pictures will be copied.  
2 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[RECORD TO TAPE] >> [YES].  
NOW RECORDING  
During the copying, the Indication 1 appears.  
It takes a few seconds for each picture to be copied to the  
cassette. To stop the copying midway, press the [] Button.  
For other notes, see page 92.  
60  
 
Slide Show  
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a  
Slide Show. You can set up a Slide Show or change the content.  
To Select Pictures to Play Back in Slide Show  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7  
1, 2, 3  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES].  
MENU  
PUSH  
Slide Show editing screen appears.  
2
3
Set [EDIT] >> [YES].  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select playback order and  
then press the dial.  
4
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the playback time  
and then press the dial.  
This step is skipped when there are no pictures set for the  
Slide Show.  
5
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select playback order and  
then press the dial.  
The Playback Order indication 1 and the Playback Time  
(Second) indication 2 appear.  
The [¥] indication 3 is displayed below pictures that have  
been selected for the Slide Show. (l 83)  
To select the next picture, repeat Steps 3 to 5 above.  
Press the [MENU] Button to end the setup.  
After setting [SLIDE SHOW] >> [PRESET], press the  
[MENU] Button.  
BACK  
8
LIGHT  
6
7
EDIT  
8
Press the [1] Button.  
The [M.SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 4  
1
2
To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously  
After setting the [SLIDE SHOW] to [ALL], press the [1] Button.  
The [SLIDE!] Indication is displayed. 5  
No.5  
9SEC  
3
PUSH MENU TO RETURN  
All pictures are played back for approximately 5 seconds each,  
from the first to the last recorded picture, and playback then stops.  
To Pause the Slide Show  
Press the [;] Button.  
The [(M.) SLIDE;] Indication is displayed. 6  
To Stop the Slide Show  
Press the [] Button.  
To Verify the Selected Pictures  
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW]  
>> [YES] >> [VERIFY] >> [YES].  
4
5
6
M.SLIDE  
SLIDE  
Only the selected pictures are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode in  
the Playback order.  
To Delete the Selected Pictures  
SLIDE  
1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES].  
2 Set [DELETE] >> [YES].  
3 Select the picture you want to delete and press the  
[PUSH] Dial.  
To Reset the Slide Show Setup  
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW]  
>> [YES] >> [RESET] >> [YES] >> [YES].  
Slide Show settings are reset.  
For other notes, see page 92.  
61  
   
Creating a Title  
CARD  
TAPE  
You can create a title and record on a Memory Card.  
CARD  
MODE  
2, 4, 5, 6, 7  
1
1
Camera Mode:  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to  
[CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication  
appears.  
MENU  
PUSH  
Set the Lens to the image you want to use for  
creating a title.  
VCR Mode:  
Search for the image you want to use for creating a  
title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback  
Mode.  
2
3
Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
The title is stored.  
3
PHOTO  
SHOT  
To perform PhotoShot again, select [RETURN].  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and  
press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and  
then press it.  
The [COLOR] Indication appears.  
4
5
6
7
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and  
press it.  
Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.  
1)  
2)  
3)  
Selecting Colors  
If you make color selection by rotating the [PUSH] Dial when  
creating a title, you can change the color as follows.  
1) Original Color (The color of the captured image)  
Title in the original color in which the dark portion (blackish  
portion) of the captured image is missing.  
2) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow,  
and white)  
Title in a preset color in which the dark portion (blackish  
portion) of the captured image is missing.  
3) Original color (the color of the captured image)  
Title in the original color in which the bright portion (whitish  
portion) of the captured image is missing.  
4) Preset colors (black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow,  
and white)  
4)  
Title in a preset color in which the bright portion (whitish  
portion) of the captured image is missing.  
For other notes, see page 93.  
62  
   
Inserting a Title  
You can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be  
displayed in Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.)  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
6
1
2
3
4
5
Press the [TITLE] Button.  
The title that was created last is displayed.  
Press [MULTI] Button.  
A list of titles is displayed. 1  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.  
The selected title is marked with a red frame.  
Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTI] Button.  
The selected title is displayed.  
Using the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector,  
select the recording target.  
TITLE  
1
Camera Mode: TAPE or CARD  
VCR Mode: CARD  
MULTI/  
P-IN-P  
2, 4  
Card Playback Mode: TAPE  
6
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
A still picture is recorded under the inserted title.  
If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode, set the  
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE] and press the  
Recording Start/Stop Button.  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
5
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
3, 4  
PUSH  
2 File Name  
Clearing a Title Display  
Press the [TITLE] Button.  
For other notes, see page 93.  
r
1
TITLE  
USR00002.TTL  
2
63  
     
Protecting the Files on a Memory Card  
from Accidental Erasure (File Lock)  
Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent  
accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted  
when the Memory Card is formatted.)  
1, 2, 3  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode  
PUSH  
(l 57).....  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[FILE LOCK] >> [YES].  
The [FILE LOCK] 1 Menu is displayed.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or  
[TITLE], and then press it.  
2
3
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file to be locked,  
and then press it.  
The [  
] Indication 2 is attached to the selected file.  
Files recorded by Voice Recording Function are automatically  
1
locked (to prevent accidental erasure).  
FILE LOCK  
Press the [PUSH] Dial again to cancel.  
The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for  
this Palmcorder.  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu  
(l 26).  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
640  
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
About the write protection switch of the SD Memory  
Card  
2
The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the  
switch is set to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to the Card,  
delete the data, or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.  
If the MPEG4 data is recorded by another Palmcorder you may not  
be able to cancel the lock setting.  
64  
   
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory  
Card  
Using the Palmcorder, you can delete the still picture files and titles  
recorded on a Memory Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be  
restored.  
At first, slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD] to  
select the type of data to be erased.  
After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode  
(l 57).....  
1, 2, 4  
1, 2  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
PUSH  
3
To Select and Delete File(s) by selection  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >>  
[DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] or  
[DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION].  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the file that you want  
to delete, and then press it.  
The selected file flashes.  
To delete more than 1 file, repeat this step.  
Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
A verification message appears.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press  
it.  
3
4
The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card.  
To Delete all Files  
1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >>  
[DELETE ALL FILES].  
A verification message appears.  
2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press  
it.  
All the files of the selected Card Mode ([PICTURE], [MPEG4]  
or [VOICE]) are erased.  
A locked file cannot be deleted.  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu  
(l 26).  
When you delete a Voice File, be sure to cancel the Lock setting  
before deleting.  
Do not delete a Voice File recorded with this Palmcorder using  
other devices.  
65  
 
Formatting a Memory Card  
1, 2  
If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder,  
formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data  
recorded on a Memory Card.  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
MENU  
PUSH  
After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode (l 57).....  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].  
2
Select [YES] and press the [PUSH] Dial.  
During formatting the [NOW FORMATTING] Indication 1 appears.  
When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white.  
For other notes, see page 93.  
1
NOW FORMATTING  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
DPOF Setting  
You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and  
other print-related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card.  
“DPOF” stands for Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data  
can be added to images on the Memory Card, the Memory Card can  
be used with any printers that support DPOF.  
1, 2, 3, 4, 5  
After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode (l 57).....  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
1
Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>  
[DPOF SETTING] >> [YES].  
MENU  
PUSH  
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE] and then  
press it.  
When printing one each of all the pictures, select [ALL 1]; if not  
all the pictures are to be printed, select [ALL 0].  
3
4
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture and then  
press it.  
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set the number of prints 1  
DPOF SETTING  
(PRINT QUANTITY)  
and then press it  
.
The framed images will be set to DPOF and the [¥] mark 2  
will be displayed. The [¥] mark indicates pictures for which 1 or  
more prints have been set. (l 83)  
Repeat Step 3–4 to set other pictures, and press the  
[MENU] Button when the setting is completed.  
1
5
2
PUSH MENU TO EXIT  
To Verify DPOF Setting  
Select [VERIFY] in Step 2 above. The pictures for which 1 or more  
prints are set in DPOF are played back continuously.  
Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).  
The same setting can be performed using the short-cut menu  
(l 26).  
The number of prints can be set from 0 to 99.  
Perform DPOF setting on the Palmcorder you are using.  
It may take some time to verify the DPOF setting. Please wait until  
the [ACCESS] Lamp goes off.  
66  
       
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or  
VHS Cassette (Dubbing)  
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video and  
Audio Input Jacks A of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start  
the following procedure.  
2, 4, 5  
3, 6  
Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before  
copying so that no indications are left visible. Otherwise, the  
displayed tape counter and Function indications are also copied.  
[Palmcorder]  
1
Insert the recorded Cassette.  
[VCR]  
[VIDEO IN]  
[VIDEO OUT]  
A
B
[S-VIDEO IN]  
[S-VIDEO OUT]  
A
B
2
Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention  
tab.  
[AUDIO IN]  
[AUDIO OUT]  
A
B
If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are  
required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.  
[Palmcorder]  
1
2
3
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
[VCR]  
4
5
Start recording.  
Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.  
[Palmcorder]  
1, 3, 6  
1, 2,  
4, 5  
6
Press the [] Button to stop playback.  
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied) 2 A/V Cable (supplied)  
AV IN/OUT  
PHONES  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to  
S-VIDEO  
IN/OUT  
your DV Cassette  
After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video, Audio  
Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the  
left, start the following procedures.  
You need the Remote Controller.  
[Palmcorder]  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >>  
[AV JACK] >> [IN/OUT].  
2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention  
tab.  
[Other Equipment]  
3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.  
[Palmcorder]  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
T
A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
PLAY  
4
5
W
3
6
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
INDEX STOP INDEX  
SELECT  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
4 While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY]  
Button. (Both buttons are located on the Remote  
Controller.)  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
5 Press the [;] Button or [] Button to stop recording.  
[Other Equipment]  
6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.  
1 S-Video Cable (not supplied) 2 A/V Cable (supplied)  
............................................................................................................  
CAUTION:  
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings  
may be copyright infringement.  
............................................................................................................  
67  
     
Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video  
Equipment (Dubbing)  
By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment  
(such as another Palmcorder of the same format/model) that has a  
DV input/output terminal, and using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface  
cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) 1, high quality images and  
sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.  
A
1, 3  
[Playback Unit A]  
1
Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder  
to the VCR Mode.  
1
[Recording Unit B]  
2
Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the  
Palmcorder to the VCR mode.  
B
[Playback Unit A]  
Press the [1] Button to start playback.  
[Recording Unit B]  
3
2
DV  
4
While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY]  
Button. (Both Buttons are located on the Remote  
Controller.)  
Recording starts.  
Stopping Dubbing  
Press the [] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the  
[] Button on the playback unit to stop dubbing.  
...................................................................................................................................................  
START/  
STOP  
DATE/ PHOTO  
TIME  
SHOT  
OSD  
COUNTER RESET TITLE  
MULTI/  
ZOOM  
CAUTION:  
T
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings  
¥REC A.DUB  
P-IN-P  
may be copyright infringement.  
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V/REW PLAY  
FF/W  
4
W
6
1
5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV  
For other notes, see page 93.  
E
;
D
INDEX STOP INDEX  
K
SELECT  
L
ªAnalog-Digital Conversion  
VAR.  
P.B.  
SEARCH  
ZOOM  
When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video  
equipment through its DV Terminal, the analog format pictures  
which have been input from other external equipment can be output  
to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal.  
To DV-output analog video signals sent from other equipment, set  
[DV OUT] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ON].  
(Normally, keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to [ON], the  
quality of the image may be deteriorated.)  
STORE  
MENU  
SET  
OFF/ON  
ITEM  
P.B.DIGITAL  
............................................................................................................  
CAUTION:  
Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings  
may be copyright infringement.  
............................................................................................................  
Please refer to “Recording to a Card from other equipment”  
(l 91).  
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Using the Software with a Computer  
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your  
Personal Computer.  
ªSoftware Installation (Windows)  
1
2
Turn on Computer and start up Windows.  
Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
[Setup Menu] 1 appears.  
VFA0397  
VFF0193  
3
Select the software to be installed from  
[Setup Menu].  
USB Driver (l 69):  
Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly  
from the memory card into the computer. (Please refer to  
page 70 to install the driver of the USB Driver.)  
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 74):  
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture  
video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the  
lens of a camera.  
2, 3 1  
G.726 Audio Decoder (l 75):  
Software for G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to  
MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player.  
ArcSoft Software (l 76):  
PhotoImpression 4.0, PhotoBase 4.0, Panorama Maker 3.0  
and PhotoPrinter 4.0 are included.  
4
Follow the instructions on the computer screen until  
the installation is complete.  
Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete.  
Note:  
If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” Button on  
your desktop and then click “Run”. When the “Run” Box is open, type  
in “D:\InstMenu.exe” and click “OK”. (“D” applies when the CD-ROM  
drive is drive D.)  
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Using USB Driver  
ªOperating environment  
Despite having the operating environment indicated, it may not be  
possible to use the program with some types of personal  
computers.  
A CD-ROM drive is required to install this program.  
OS:  
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition  
CPU:  
Intel Pentium II/ Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible  
CPU)  
RAM:  
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)  
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP.)  
Free hard disk space:  
At least 1 MB  
Ports:  
USB Terminal  
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Installing USB Driver  
Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to  
your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.  
4
1
Turn on the Personal Computer and start up  
Windows.  
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
2
Quit all applications.  
[Setup Menu] appears.  
3
Finish installation by following the on-screen  
instructions.  
Click [Next] and proceed with installation.  
Carefully read the license agreement on the window, and if you  
agree click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.  
After completing the installation, Click [Finish].  
1
For Windows XP Users  
The message 1 is displayed during installation. However,  
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of  
this Palmcorder with Windows XP. Click [Continue Anyway]  
and proceed.  
For Windows 2000 Users  
The message  
2
is displayed during installation. However,  
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this  
Palmcorder with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.  
2
4
Click [OK] when the [Restarting Windows] Dialogue  
appears.  
Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.  
Installation continues after the computer reboots if you  
selected additional software.  
If you use Windows XP/2000, you need to specify the folder in  
which the driver is to be installed when the Palmcorder is  
connected for the first time. (l 71)  
A message indicating a conflict between versions may be  
displayed during the installation. This will not cause a problem.  
Simply click [Yes] to proceed with the installation.  
Depending on the OS version, illustrations and icon names may vary.  
1
ªFor Windows 98SE/Me Users  
The following messages may be displayed during the installation  
depending on the environment of the personal computer. Install the USB  
Driver as instructed below. Otherwise, it won’t be installed correctly.  
1 The message, “The file ‘PMJ1519X.EXE’ on  
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.  
Enter “D:\USBDriver\Drivers\WebCam” (if the CD-ROM drive is  
assigned to the D drive) and click [OK].  
2
2 The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on [Unknown]  
cannot be found...” is displayed.  
Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE.  
Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows Me.  
If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned  
folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.  
3 The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on [Unknown]  
cannot be found...” is displayed.  
Enter “C:\Windows\system”.  
If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the above mentioned  
folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.  
You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.  
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Connecting Computer and Palmcorder  
4)  
Install USB Driver before connecting.  
Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver  
is installed.  
1, 3  
2)  
Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to  
be connected.  
1
2
Install the supplied USB Driver.  
Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card  
playback mode.  
3)  
3
Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect.  
PC connecting mode.  
1)  
1) Palmcorder  
2
2) USB Connection Cable  
3) USB terminal  
4) Personal computer (not supplied)  
After making the connections, turn the connected equipment on.  
Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically  
installed by Windows Plug’n Play when connected for the first time.  
When using the USB Connection Kit, it is recommended that you  
use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder.  
After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is  
connected to the Palmcorder, open [My computer] or  
[Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a  
removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the  
Palmcorder). It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy  
disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy  
methods.  
1
2
ªFor Windows XP/2000 Users  
When the Palmcorder is connected for the first time in both the Card  
Playback Mode and the VCR/Camera Mode, the “Found New  
Hardware Wizard” is displayed. (If there are two or more USB  
terminals and you pull out and reconnect the USB cable to  
another terminal, this display appears.)  
1
2
Click [Next].  
Click [Continue Anyway].  
Testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this  
Palmcorder.  
If the [Insert disc] screen is displayed, click [OK].  
After the completion of setting, click on [Finish].  
3
3
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Using as a Web Camera  
If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can  
send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network.  
Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured  
accordingly.  
4)  
1, 3, 5  
2)  
ªOperating environment  
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the additional  
minimum requirements must be met.  
Graphic display:  
3)  
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more  
Communication Speed:  
1)  
56 kbps or faster is recommended  
Necessary software:  
2
Microsoft NetMeeting 3.01 or later  
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):  
Sound card  
Microphone  
WB/SHUTTER  
IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG  
4
MENU  
PUSH  
Speaker or headphones  
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the following  
conditions must be met.  
You have direct connection to the Internet.  
Install Microsoft Windows NetMeeting 3.01 or later.  
If the installed version is not the latest, update it by performing the  
Windows update.  
If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router,  
proper communication will not be possible.  
Your Internet provider must provide a global IP.  
The installer is available only in English but can be used on  
operating systems using other languages.  
ªConnecting the Palmcorder to Personal  
Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)  
1
2
3
Install the USB Driver. (l 70)  
Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode.  
Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with  
auxiliary USB Connection Cable.  
4
5
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>  
[WEB CAMERA] >> [ON].  
It enters WEB CAMERA Mode.  
Start the NetMeeting.  
Click [Start] >> [ALL Programs (Programs)] >> [Accessories]  
>> [Communications] >> [NetMeeting].  
If you use Windows XP, you can start NetMeeting by selecting  
[Start] >> [Run], entering “conf” and clicking [OK].  
1) Palmcorder  
2) USB Connection Cable  
3) USB terminal  
4) Personal computer (not supplied)  
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If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the  
video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection  
status.  
If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal  
computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled.  
In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape  
or a card.  
If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking  
software is running, the Palmcorder’s operation may stop midway  
through. In this case, exit the NetMeeting, reconnect the  
Palmcorder and restart the NetMeeting.  
When the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward in the  
WEB CAMERA Mode, the Viewfinder becomes deactivated.  
1
2
ªSetting up the NetMeeting  
When starting the NetMeeting for the first time, its setup screen is  
displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if the NetMeeting  
setup has already been done.)  
1
2
Click [Next].  
Enter the User information, carefully read the  
displayed contents, and then proceed.  
Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal  
computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone.  
To communicate with persons using Windows in other  
languages, setting up using alphabets or numbers is  
recommended.  
3
After these, without setting up anything else, please  
click [Next] to continue further, and the setup is  
completed.  
NetMeeting is activated.  
Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows NetMeeting for  
understanding its operation.  
During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection  
screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is  
selected.  
Send the sound by using the microphone attached to the  
Personal Computer.  
If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for  
two hours, the communication is automatically shut OFF. In  
this case, restart NetMeeting and set up the communication  
again.  
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Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE  
2
ªOperating environment  
OS:  
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional  
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition  
CPU:  
Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300MHz or higher (including compatible  
CPU)  
Graphic display:  
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more  
RAM:  
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)  
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP.)  
Free hard disk space:  
At least 20 MB  
Ports:  
USB Terminal  
Other requirements:  
3
4
Mouse  
Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 2000.  
When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal  
computer, or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by  
using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed.  
When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, normal function  
may not be possible.  
This instruction manual describes only the procedures for  
installation, connection and start-up. Please read the PDF-based  
instructions for how to use the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE.  
To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe Acrobat Reader  
4.0 or later is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0  
from the supplied CD-ROM.  
Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >>  
[All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV STUDIO3], and  
read any supplementary details or updates.  
ªInstallation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE  
1
2
3
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Select the software to be installed from  
[Setup Menu].  
Click [Next].  
After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the  
installation according to instructions.  
After the completion of setup, click on [Finish]  
Installation will be completed.  
4
Sample data is installed concurrently with the DV STUDIO  
3.1E-SE software.  
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ªTo start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE  
1 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode.  
If you wish to capture stills from a tape, set the Palmcorder to  
VCR Mode and insert the tape.  
2
2 Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer  
with auxiliary USB Connection Cable.  
3 Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>  
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3]>> [DV Studio3].  
If a shortcut icon has been created on the desktop during  
installation, it is also possible to start by double-clicking on the  
icon.  
1
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Using the G.726 Audio Decoder  
G.726 Audio Decoder is needed to hear audio recorded on MPEG4  
video using Windows Media Player. Install it from enclosed CD-ROM.  
In order for the G.726 Audio Decoder to be installed, the hard disk  
must have at least 16 MB of free space. Before proceeding with  
installation, check out the amount of free space on the hard disk.  
3
ªOperating environment  
OS:  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition  
Also, the following software must be correctly installed.  
DirectX 6 or later (Runtime)  
DirectX Media 6 Runtime  
Windows Media Player 6.1 or later  
Graphic display:  
2 1  
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more  
RAM:  
32 MB or more  
Free hard disk space:  
At least 16 MB  
ªInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder  
1
Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
[Setup Menu] 1 appears.  
2
Select the software to be installed from  
[Setup Menu].  
The set up program starts up.  
Quit all Windows applications.  
3
3
4
Install it by following the instructions on the screen.  
Carefully read the license agreement on the [Software License  
Agreement] window, and if you agree click [Yes]. Software is  
not installed if [No] is clicked.  
Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] Dialog Box  
appears.  
Finish installing the G.726 Audio Decoder by restarting the  
computer.  
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Using the ArcSoft Software  
There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software  
package.  
1
1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)  
Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines  
multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.  
2 PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)  
Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic  
files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.  
3 PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)  
Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch or  
add special effects to any image. Also offers creative solutions  
for making greeting cards and calendars.  
2
4 PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)  
Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and  
effortlessly to create a collage or photo album, all on one page.  
ªOperating environment  
For Windows  
OS:  
IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer;  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional  
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)  
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition  
CPU:  
3
Pentium-based PC or equivalent [1, 3, 4]  
Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2]  
(Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended)  
Graphic display:  
4
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more  
*Quick Time and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]  
RAM:  
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)  
Free hard disk space:  
At least 420 MB  
Other requirements:  
Mouse  
For Macintosh  
OS:  
Mac OS 8.6 – X  
CPU:  
Power PC  
Graphic display:  
High Color (16 bit) or more  
Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more  
RAM: 64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)  
Free hard disk space:  
At least 300 MB  
This instruction manual describes only the procedures for  
installation, connection and start-up. Please read the Help  
messages of your software for how to use the ArcSoft Software  
Suite.  
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ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite  
2
1
2
3
Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal  
computer’s CD-ROM drive.  
Select the software to be installed from  
[Setup Menu].  
Select the desired language on the  
[Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and click [OK].  
Installation begins.  
After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the  
installation according to instructions.  
If a language other than the OS language is selected, the  
characters may not be presented correctly.  
When the component selection screen is displayed,  
check the software to be installed and click [Next].  
After the completion of setup, click on [Finish]  
Installation will be completed.  
4
5
4
5
ªSoftware Installation (Macintosh)  
1 Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.  
2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.  
3 Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that appears.  
4 Double click the software to be installed from  
[ArcSoft].  
5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until  
the installation is complete.  
ªTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite  
1 Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >>  
[ArcSoft Software Suite] >> [ArcSoft Panorama  
Maker 3.0] (or [ArcSoft PhotoBase 4.0] or [ArcSoft  
PhotoImpression 4.0] or [ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 4.0]).  
3
4
For Information on ArcSoft Software:  
TEL:  
FAX:  
1-510-440-9901  
1-510-440-1270  
Web Site: www.arcsoft.com  
Refer to Help information about application operations and  
other Error messages.  
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To disconnect USB cable safely  
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog box  
may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By  
following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.  
1
1
2
3
Double click the  
icon in task tray.  
Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.  
Select [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] 1 and  
click [Stop].  
Verify [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] is  
selected and click [OK].  
2
Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.  
1
Note on the driver name 1 displayed  
The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS,  
operating environment and the mode of the Palmcorder.  
Windows XP/2000:  
(When the Palmcorder is in VCR mode or Camera Mode:)  
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver (COM 4)] (The numeral after  
“COM” will differ depending on the operating environment of your  
personal computer.)  
(When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode:)  
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]  
Windows Me:  
3
[Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]  
Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not show the icon  
indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be  
set not to show) Make sure Palmcorder’s [ACCESS] lamp is off  
and disconnect the cable.  
............................................................................................................  
CAUTION:  
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, it  
may damage the Card data.  
............................................................................................................  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
If you no longer need software or driver  
(Uninstall)  
1
The screens may vary with the type of the OS. (In this manual,  
explanation is offered with Windows Me screen.)  
1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select  
the software or the driver from [Add/Remove  
Programs] to uninstall.  
Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. Please refer to  
the user manual of your OS.  
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If you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is  
not recognized by the personal computer when the  
USB Driver is installed, update the USB Driver.  
If you install the USB Driver while the USB  
Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you  
don’t follow these Operating Instructions, the  
Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this  
case, delete the USB Driver from  
Notes  
Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while  
the operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may  
freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer.  
Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder.  
We recommend using the AC adaptor as the  
power source for the Palmcorder when using USB  
Connection Kit. Data may be lost If the battery  
power is lost while transferring data.  
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall  
the USB Driver, and re-install it.  
G.726 may not recognize memory card files not  
created by Palmcorder.  
1 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera  
Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and  
delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver  
(COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver])  
from [Device Manager].  
Do not delete the folders in memory card such as  
picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory  
card may not be recognized if folders are deleted.  
When the Palmcorder is switched to the Card  
Playback Mode while it is connected to the  
personal computer, “PC ACCESSING” is  
displayed on the Palmcorder and the operation  
mode of the Palmcorder cannot be switched. In  
this case, disconnect the USB Connection Cable.  
Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and  
reconnect the Cable.  
2 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and  
delete [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] (or  
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If  
you use Windows Me/98SE, also delete  
[Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]).  
ªAbout the SD Memory Card and  
If the Palmcorder is connected in the Card  
Playback Mode, the [Removable disc] icon  
representing the Memory Card drive is displayed  
in [My Computer].  
When the VCR Mode of the Palmcorder is  
switched to the Card Playback Mode, a warning  
message may be displayed. You may simply  
ignore it.  
When you are using Windows XP or Windows  
2000, you may install or uninstall this software  
after logging ON by setting the user name to  
Administrator or to a user name having equivalent  
authority.  
MultiMediaCard  
SD Memory Card  
The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the  
same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external  
memory card that is available in larger capacities. It  
has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and  
card formatting, as well as a copyright protection  
function.  
SD Logo is a trademark.  
MultiMediaCard  
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and  
removable external memory card.  
If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, “File  
is not found” may be displayed when the  
Palmcorder is connected for the first time. Enter  
the following paths to complete the connection: If  
the message “MTDV98M1.pdr is not found” is  
displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/system/  
IOSUBSYS”. If the message “MTDV98M1.sys is  
not found” is displayed, enter “C:/WINDOWS/  
system32/DRIVERS”.  
All other company and product names in the  
operating instructions are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective corporations.  
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or  
MultiMediaCard  
It may not be possible to play back the files on this  
Palmcorder recorded on and created by other  
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the  
compatibility of the equipment in advance.  
(The paths will differ depending on the  
environment of your personal computer.)  
When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal  
computer on Windows 2000, these screens  
described above may not be displayed.  
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[PRL001]:  
MPEG4 moving picture is recorded  
in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.).  
It can be played back with Windows  
Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).  
Because of their small size, these  
files are well suited for transmitting  
data through telephone lines etc.  
To play back a moving picture with  
Windows Media Player, select a file  
and double click. Necessary  
software is automatically  
downloaded and starts playing  
back. (Internet connection is  
required). To play back with Mac  
OS, Windows Media Player for  
Macintosh is required.  
ªAbout the compatibility of the card  
files  
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a  
“MultiMediaCard” by this Palmcorder conform with  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and  
Information Technology Industries Association).  
If you attempt to play back files recorded with this  
Palmcorder on other equipment or to play back  
files recorded with other equipment on this  
Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them  
back. Please check the compatibility with the other  
equipment in advance.  
ªAbout the folder structure when  
using the Memory Card in a  
personal computer  
When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted  
into a personal computer, folders will be displayed  
as in the figure.  
[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF],  
[SD_VIDEO], [SD_VOICE] etc. are necessary  
items in the folder structure. They have nothing to  
do with actual operations.  
In the Card Mode, the Palmcorder automatically  
saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with  
the images. The file numbers are recorded with  
each image as consecutive numbers.  
8
8
In the [SD_VC100] folder, the Voice data  
(MOB001.vm1 etc.) is recorded. It, however,  
cannot be played back on a Personal Computer.  
The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the  
folder are set as hidden. Depending on the  
settings of your personal computer, this hidden  
folder and these hidden files might not appear in  
Windows Explorer or the “My Computer” screen.  
The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card  
label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some  
of this capacity is used to protect and manage the  
copyright data, and not all capacity is available as  
a conventional memory for a Palmcorder,  
Personal Computer or others.  
Capacity that can be used as conventional  
memory:  
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes  
[100CDPFP]: The images (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in  
this folder are recorded in the JPEG  
format.  
[MISC]:  
Files in which DPOF Data has been  
set to the image are in this folder.  
This contains the data of the original  
titles (Usr00001.ttl, etc.).  
[TITLE]:  
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6)  
7)  
8)  
1)  
2)  
3)  
4)  
r
0h00m00s  
5 t  
INDEX  
SP  
REC  
9)  
R0:45  
W
T
CINEMA  
D.ZOOM  
P-IN-P  
5)  
NEGA  
7) Index  
For several seconds while index signals are  
being recorded, the [SCENE INDEX]  
Indication flashes. (l 47)  
Others  
Search Number [S1] (l 47)  
Indications  
The figure indicates which number of scenes  
ahead from the present scene is to be played  
back.  
Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are  
displayed on the screen.  
8) Tape Run Indications  
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]  
When the battery power becomes low, the  
indication changes. When the battery is  
discharged completely, the u ( v)  
Indication flashes.  
REC:  
PAUSE:  
≥!:  
Recording (l 28)  
Recording Paused (l 28)  
Playback/Camera Search in  
forward direction (l 28, 43)  
Camera Search in reverse  
direction (l 28)  
≥":  
When you are using the AC Adaptor, the  
[s] Indication may appear, however, this  
has no meaning in this case.  
≥;:  
≥%:  
≥&:  
Still Playback (l 45)  
Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 44)  
Rewind/Review Playback  
(l 43, 44)  
2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00]  
Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes.  
When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the  
indication starts flashing.  
3) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 33)  
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 32)  
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 46)  
5) Digital Effects Function  
}:  
Slow Playback in forward direction  
(l 45)  
~:  
Slow Playback in reverse direction  
(l 45)  
≥;!:  
≥";:  
≥):  
≥*:  
CHK:  
Still Advance Playback in forward  
direction (l 45)  
Still Advance Playback in reverse  
direction (l 45)  
Index Search in forward direction  
(l 47)  
Index Search in reverse direction  
(l 47)  
MULTI:  
P-IN-P:  
WIPE:  
MIX:  
Multi-Picture Mode (l 42, 49)  
Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 41)  
Wipe Mode (l 41, 48)  
Mix Mode (l 41, 48)  
STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 40, 48)  
GAIN UP: Gain up Mode (l 40)  
TRAIL:  
Trailing Effect Mode (l 40, 48)  
Recording Check (l 28)  
MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 40, 48)  
MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 40, 48)  
A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing (l 51)  
A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l 51)  
NEGA:  
SEPIA:  
B/W:  
Negative Mode (l 40, 48)  
Sepia Mode (l 40, 48)  
Black & White Mode (l 40, 48)  
Solarization Mode (l 40, 48)  
PHOTO:  
PhotoShot Mode Recording  
(l 30)  
BLANK:  
R !:  
2k%:  
Blank Search (l 46)  
Repeat Playback (l 44)  
Variable Speed Search (l 44)  
SOLARI:  
6) Recording Speed Selector  
SP:  
Standard Play Mode (l 27)  
9) Zoom Magnification  
LP:  
Long Play Mode (l 27)  
When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or  
down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and  
Zoom Gauge appear. (l 31)  
81  
   
MNL EIS  
MF  
13)  
14)  
15)  
16)  
17)  
18)  
4
ª
CARD  
1/500  
F2.4  
MAGICPIX  
12)  
10)  
11)  
VOLUME  
5:30:45PM  
OCT 1 2003  
19)  
20)  
£ ß  
WIND CUT Z.MIC  
TM  
10) Sound Volume  
19) Progressive PhotoShot Mode [æ] (l 30)  
Flash [ß] [ßi] [ßj] (l 39)  
Use this indication to adjust the volume of  
playback sound from the built-in speaker or  
headphones. (l 43)  
Red Eye Reduction [£] (l 39)  
20) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l 31)  
Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 35)  
When connecting the MagicWire Remote  
Control with Narration Mic to [REMOTE]  
11) Date/Time Indication (l 27, 84)  
12) Self-Timer Recording [  
13) Recording Mode  
] (l 30)  
AUTO:  
This appears when Mode Selector  
Switch is set to [AUTO]. (l 28)  
This appears when Mode Selector  
Switch is set to [MANUAL].  
(l 35, 36, 37)  
socket and [TALK] Button is pressed [  
indication appears (l 29)  
]
MNL:  
Electronic Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 33)  
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN]  
(l 51)  
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 27)  
14) Manual Focus [MF] (l 37)  
Backlight Mode [ª] (l 33)  
Low Light Shot [4CARD] (l 53)  
Program AE Mode  
5:  
7:  
4:  
:  
º:  
Sports Mode (l 35)  
Portrait Mode (l 35)  
Low Light Mode (l 35)  
Spotlight Mode (l 35)  
Surf & Snow Mode (l 35)  
15) White Balance Mode  
1:  
Last manually adjusted White  
Balance setting (l 37)  
|:  
z:  
{:  
Fluorescent light Mode (l 37)  
Outdoor Mode (l 37)  
Indoor Mode (recording under  
incandescent lighting) (l 37)  
16) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 36)  
17) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 36)  
18) MagicPix Mode [MAGICPIX] (l 34)  
0Lux MagicPix Mode [0LUX MAGICPIX]  
(l 34)  
Tele Macro [ T.MACRO ] (l 31)  
Soft Skin Mode [ SOFT SKIN ] (l 34)  
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PICTURE  
23)  
21)  
22)  
SLIDE!  
100-0012  
µ
24)  
25)  
SF  
640  
PICTURE  
F 15 640  
21) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/  
TITLE] (l 57, 62)  
25) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode)  
MPEG4 Picture Quality [ N  
,
,
SF  
]
F
22) Folder-File Number (l 58)  
23) Card File Indications 1 (CARD PB Mode)  
Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E]  
(l 54)  
(Card PhotoShot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N]  
is Normal, [E] is Economy in abbreviated  
terms.  
Remaining number of Card PhotoShot  
Pictures [000] (l 53)  
SLIDE!:  
SLIDE;:  
Slide Show Playback (l 61)  
Slide Show Playback Pause  
(l 61)  
M.SLIDE!: Manual Slide Show Playback  
(l 61)  
M.SLIDE;: Manual Slide Show Playback  
Pause (l 61)  
24) Card File Indications 2 (CARD PB Mode)  
PICTURE  
Recording in Card PhotoShot [  
]
(red) (l 53)  
MPEG  
4
Recording the Moving Picture [  
]
1280  
640  
Image size [  
/
] (l 58)  
(red) (l 56)  
When you playback a scene recorded on a  
Palmcorder with a picture size specification  
different from the one stated above, the  
following indications should be displayed. If  
the size of the picture is from 640 pixels to 800  
horizontal pixels, the [ 640 ] Indication will be  
displayed; if picture size is 640 pixels or lower,  
the scene should be displayed without any  
indication of picture size.  
Recording Voice [  
] (red) (l 55)  
VOICE  
Memory Card is not inserted [ PICTURE  
(
,
VOICE )] (flashing in red) (l 52)  
MPEG  
4
PICTURE  
Card PhotoShot is ready to record [  
MPEG  
4
VOICE  
(
,
)] (cyan) (l 53)  
File number [No.000] (l 58)  
Lock setting [ ] (l 64)  
1280  
640  
:
[1280k960] Image size  
[640k480] Image size  
:
SVGA  
:
From 800 to 1024 pixels  
From 1024 to 1280 pixels  
From 1280 to 1600 pixels  
From 1600 to 2048 pixels  
Over 2048  
XGA  
:
SXGA  
:
:
:
UXGA  
QXGA  
Number set DPOF [00] (l 66)  
DPOF setting & Slide Show  
¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or  
more picture) (l 66)  
¥ (Green): Slide Show Settings completed  
(l 61)  
¥ (Blue): DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more  
picture)/Slide Show Settings both  
completed (l 61, 66)  
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Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:  
No Cassette is inserted. (l 20)  
X LOW BATTERY MODE:  
The Battery is low. Recharge it.  
ªChanging the Counter Display Mode  
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the  
Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication  
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00),  
and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f).  
You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the  
Remote Controller repeatedly to change the  
Counter Indication.  
(l 18)  
0:  
The internal lithium battery is low.  
(l 27)  
2 END/TAPE END:  
The tape ended during recording.  
REMOTE/  
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication  
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate  
Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the  
CHECK REMOTE MODE:  
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has  
been selected. (l 17)  
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:  
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu.  
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button on  
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or  
change the Date/Time Indication.  
Because the original recording was  
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing  
cannot be performed. (l 51)  
ªChanging the Display Mode  
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]  
Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All  
Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum  
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:  
This Cassette is incompatible or  
contains copy-guard.  
Because the medium is protected  
by a copy guard, images cannot be  
recorded correctly.  
Dis~pla~y. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
°:  
If this Indication appears, return the  
LCD Monitor to the original position  
in order to check the specific  
content of the Warning/Alarm  
Indication.  
Initializing the Modes  
You can change the Menu settings back to the  
shipping condition.  
1
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS2] >> [INITIAL SET]  
>> [YES].  
AV INPUT RECORDING:  
When you are attempting to record  
The initializing takes a while.  
on the Memory Card during dubbing  
(l 67) on the Cassette.  
There is no Memory Card inserted.  
After the initializing is completed, the  
[COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps. NO CARD:  
PLEASE WAIT:  
Initializing will not erase the clock setting that  
When reading of the Memory Card  
(playback, format, when using the  
Multi-Picture Function). (l 57, 66)  
~h~as~be~en~ad~jus~ted~. ~~~~~~~~  
If any one of the following indications lights up or  
flashes, please check the condition of the  
Palmcorder.  
EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED]  
Indication appears, eject the  
Cassette.  
Warning/Alarm Indications  
CARD ERROR:  
The Memory Card is not compatible  
with the Palmcorder.  
CHECK SELECT SWITCH:  
You are attempting to record a tape  
in VCR Mode, with the combination  
of modes set with the [TAPE/CARD/  
CARD MODE] Selector, this  
Indication appears. Pressing the  
Recording Start/Stop Button with  
[PICTURE] in Camera Mode.  
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with  
[MPEG4] or [VOICE] in Camera  
Mode. Pressing the Recording  
Start/Stop Button with [TAPE] and  
[PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode.  
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with  
[PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode.  
Y CHECK REC TAB :  
The erasure prevention tab on the  
inserted Cassette is open (that is,  
set to [SAVE]).  
When you are attempting to do  
audio dubbing on the unrecorded  
(blank) portion of the tape, or you  
are attempting to do dubbing on the  
Cassette whose tab is set at  
[SAVE]. (l 51, 68)  
84  
       
FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a DISCONNECT USB CABLE:  
locked picture. The locked picture  
cannot be deleted.  
You are pressing the Recording  
Start/Stop Button, the  
WRITE PROTECTED:  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the  
[TITLE] Button in the WEB  
CAMERA Mode. You are pressing  
the [TITLE] Button in Camera Mode  
or VCR Mode with a USB Cable  
connected. You are attempting to  
record on a Card with a USB Cable  
connected.  
When you are attempting to write  
the data on an SD Memory Card  
whose write protection switch is set  
at [LOCK].  
NO PICTURE: There are no pictures in the Memory  
Card.  
NO MPEG4 DATA:  
There are no moving pictures in the CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE:  
Memory Card.  
NO VOICE DATA:  
It is not possible to operate the  
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch in the  
WEB CAMERA Mode.  
There is no voice data in the  
Memory Card.  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
NO TITLE:  
There are no titles in the Memory  
Card.  
Notes & Precautions  
ªAlarm Sounds (l 24)  
NO SPACE LEFT:  
Card does not have sufficient  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the  
memory remaining.  
Select Card Mode and delete  
unnecessary files.  
You are attempting to play back  
data which is not compatible with  
this Palmcorder. (l 57)  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON],  
confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.  
1 Beep  
When you start recording  
When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch  
from [OFF] to [ON]  
t:  
DEW DETECTED:  
Condensation has occurred. (l 94) 2 Beeps  
: NEED HEAD CLEANING:  
When you pause recording  
The video heads are dirty. (l 94)  
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:  
Irregular mechanism is detected.  
2 Beeps for 4 times  
If you perform a wrong operation before or during  
recording  
Press the [RESET] Button.This may  
solve the problem.  
ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l 20)  
In the case of using a previously recorded  
Cassette, you can use the Camera Search  
Function to find the position where you want to  
continue recording.  
You are attempting to record to a  
Memory Card formatted with other  
equipment (like a Personal  
Computer). Format the Memory  
Card with this equipment.  
If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the  
beginning of the tape before starting to record.  
When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in  
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.  
When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not  
touch anything except the [PUSH] mark.  
When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover,  
do not get anything caught in the cover, such as a  
cable of an optional stereo microphone.  
NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:  
Disconnect the power supply and  
request service.  
CONNECT USB CABLE:  
The [WEB CAMERA] on the  
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu of  
the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
Main-Menu is set to [ON] with USB ªRecording Check (l 28)  
Cable unconnected. Connect the  
USB Cable to the Palmcorder and  
the Personal Computer.  
For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the  
same as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used  
for the recording. Otherwise the playback images  
will be distorted.  
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ªCamera Search (l 28)  
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Function  
In Camera Search Mode, images may contain  
mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon  
that is characteristic of digital video and not a  
malfunction.  
(l 30)  
The still pictures are recorded at a slightly  
rewound point from where you press the  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous  
recording and new recording are different,  
playback images may be distorted.  
ªQuick Start (l 29)  
During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute  
amount of electricity is consumed.  
This Function is not activated in the following  
cases even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp  
lights:  
When you change to the still picture Mode, you will  
hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing  
and not an indication of malfunction.  
If you record still pictures in Progressive  
PhotoShot Mode when your Palmcorder is set  
to Program AE, the brightness of the images may  
vary.  
TM  
The picture may be blurred when recording a  
scene with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.  
A tape is not inserted, while the Tape Mode is Using the MagicPix Function cancels the  
TM  
set.  
Progressive PhotoShot Function.  
A Card is not inserted, while the Card Mode is The [æ] Indication flashes and you cannot use the  
set.  
Progressive Photoshot Function when [FLASH] is  
set to [OFF] and [PROGRESSIVE] is set to  
[AUTO] and the surrounding luminousity is not  
enough.  
In the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily  
cancelled when the Quick Start Mode is set. Set  
the Camera Mode again, and the Quick Start  
Mode will be restored.  
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting  
Set to the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use  
TM  
The Battery is replaced  
the Progressive PhotoShot Function.  
If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and held  
for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start You can use the Progressive PhotoShot Function  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:  
TM  
Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off and the  
Palmcorder will turn off.  
at any time. In this case, however, the following  
functions are disabled.  
If the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately [EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes  
30 minutes after the Quick Start Recording Lamp Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]  
lights, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will 1/750 or faster shutter speed  
turn off.  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]:  
You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot  
Function in the following circumstances.  
When the zoom magnification is approximately  
10k or higher  
When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster  
When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX],  
[STROBE], [GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC],  
[MIRROR]  
TM  
In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color  
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of  
the recording.  
ªSelf-timer Recording (l 30)  
When [BEEP SOUND] on the  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to  
[ON], the beep sound will be emitted along with the  
Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby  
Mode.  
When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen  
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l 31)  
By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in  
Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10k at  
the maximum speed of 1.8 seconds.  
By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the  
Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled.  
During recording, you can zoom 1-10k in as short  
a time as approximately 2.8 seconds.  
During considerably fast zooming, the image may  
become out of focus temporarily.  
When you are using a high amount of zoom, a  
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject  
is approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from  
the Palmcorder.  
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Tele-Macro Function  
The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during  
ªMagicPix Function (l 34)  
In a bright place, such as the outdoors, the  
recording.  
recorded picture may become washed out.  
When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k], the In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented  
Tele-Macro Function with the magnification greater  
than 10k is available.  
in a time-lapse-like manner.  
Focusing must be adjusted manually.  
If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust the  
focus manually.  
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro Function  
is cancelled.  
Use this function only in situations where there is  
limited light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or  
aim at the sun. The Palmcorder can be seriously  
damaged.  
TM  
The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10k. The Progressive PhotoShot Function is  
Operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.  
automatically turned off.  
The Continuous PhotoShot Function cannot be  
used.  
White Balance cannot be set.  
The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.  
The Iris cannot be adjusted.  
The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in  
[EFFECT 1] cannot be set.  
The Image Stabilizer does not function.  
When recording with the MagicPix Function, using  
a tripod is recommended.  
MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time  
of CCD up to 30 times longer than usual, so that  
dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eye can  
be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots  
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.  
ªElectronic Image Stabilizer Function  
(l 33)  
Under conditions of dim lighting, the Electronic  
Image Stabilizer Function will not operate  
correctly. In such a case, the [EIS] Indication will  
flash.  
Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may  
change or colors may not look natural.  
After-images may appear.  
We recommend that you turn off the Image  
Stabilizer function when a Tripod is in use.  
By setting [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]  
Sub-Menu to [GAIN UP], you can disable the  
Image Stabilizer function. In this Case, the [EIS]  
Indication flashes.  
ªProgram AE (l 35)  
The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate  
when using MagicPix. In this case, the [EIS]  
Indication flashes.  
Within the digital zoom range, or when recording  
with a conversion lens attached, the Image  
Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.  
If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you  
cannot adjust the shutter speed or iris.  
You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or  
Low Light Mode with Gain Up Mode [GAIN UP].  
When using Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or  
Low-Light Mode, using the MagicPix Function  
cancels this mode.  
ªCinema Function (l 33)  
Using the Cinema Function does not widen the  
recording angle.  
If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on  
a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback size is  
automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format.  
Please refer to the TV’s operating instructions for  
details.  
When images are displayed on a TV screen, the  
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some  
cases.  
Depending on the TV, the picture quality may be  
deteriorated.  
The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is  
displayed.  
Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] and  
[P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].  
Depending on the software in use, the imported  
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.  
Sports Mode  
During normal playback, the image movement  
may not appear smooth.  
Because the color and brightness of the  
playback image may change, avoid recording  
under fluorescent light, mercury light, or  
sodium light.  
If you record a subject illuminated with strong  
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical lines  
of light may appear.  
If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication  
flashes.  
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode  
If you record a still picture in Progressive  
TM  
PhotoShot Mode, the brightness of the  
recorded still picture may become unstable.  
If these modes are used for indoor recording,  
playback images may flicker.  
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Low Light Mode  
In the following cases, the [1] indication  
flashes:  
Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be  
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.  
Spotlight Mode  
The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted  
White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will  
be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.  
You may not be able to achieve correct White  
Balance adjustment manually under weak  
illumination.  
With this Mode, recorded images may turn out  
to be extremely dark.  
If the recording subject is extremely bright, its  
recorded image may turn out to be washed  
out.  
ªUsing the Built-in Flash (l 39)  
The available range of the Flash is approximately 3  
to 7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 meters) in a dark place.  
Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded  
using the Flash at distances greater than 7.5 feet  
(2.5 meters).  
Surf & Snow Mode  
If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded  
image may turn out to be washed out.  
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment  
(l 36)  
When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is  
created, Flash is also lit.  
You may see vertical lines of light in the playback  
image of a brightly shining subject or highly  
reflective subject.  
During Normal Playback, transition from one  
scene to another may not appear smooth.  
Because the color and brightness of the playback  
image may become unstable, avoid recording  
under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium  
light.  
When the [FLASH] on the [RECORDING SETUP]  
Sub-Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter Speed,  
Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication ([ß], [ßi] or  
[ßj] etc.) may disappear and the Flash may not  
be lit.  
Using the Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s  
or faster to 1/500.  
Using the Flash is not possible during the  
Continuous Photoshot recording, the MagicPix  
Function and the MPEG4 Recording.  
The picture may become out of focus in a dark  
place. In this case, adjust the focus manually.  
The Palmcorder, even when its Flash has been  
turned off, automatically determines whether the  
flash light is necessary or not by detecting the  
ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash  
light is necessary, the [ß] Indication is displayed in  
yellow.)  
When the [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is displayed,  
the Flash can be lit. (When flashing, the Flash is  
charging.)  
Charging the Flash takes 4 seconds maximum  
after lit.  
If you are using either Gain up Mode, Program AE  
Mode or MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the  
shutter speed. If the shutter speed is adjusted  
manually, this setting will be cancelled.  
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l 36)  
Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value  
may not be displayed correctly.  
If you are using Program AE Mode you cannot  
adjust the iris.  
If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after  
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be  
cancelled.  
ªWhite Balance (l 37)  
In the following cases, you cannot change White  
Balance:  
When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT]  
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]  
Main-Menu to [GAIN UP] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA]  
or to [B/W].  
When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher.  
During Digital Still Picture Mode.  
When you display a Menu.  
In the following cases, using the Flash is not  
possible:  
MagicPix Function (l 34)  
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (l 54)  
MPEG4 Recording (l 56)  
Object of recording may appear dark if Flash is lit  
in front of white background.  
When you use the MagicPix Function.  
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ªDigital Effect Functions  
ªListening to Playback Sound  
(Camera Mode) (l 40)  
Through Headphones  
It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape  
[MIX] or [TRAIL] of [EFFECT1] together with the  
digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the  
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.  
through headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/  
OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and  
connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Jack on  
this Palmcorder. In this case, no sound (including  
warning sounds and shutter sounds) will be  
reproduced through the built-in speaker of the  
Palmcorder. When the A/V Cable is inserted into the  
AV Jack, the internal speaker works.  
If you set [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]  
Sub-Menu to [GAIN UP], you need to adjust the  
focus manually. However, you cannot adjust the  
shutter speed and cannot select White Balance.  
You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or  
Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode [GAIN UP].  
If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]  
Sub-Menu is set to [B/W] or [SEPIA], the selected  
White Balance Mode cannot be changed.  
Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in  
Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.  
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on  
the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not  
possible.  
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]  
When the MagicPix Mode is set  
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect  
Function is not possible.  
Card Mode  
Title In  
ªSelecting the Sound during  
Playback (l 43, 51)  
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT]  
on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.  
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and  
subsound)  
L:  
R:  
Left channel sound (main sound)  
Right channel sound (sub sound)  
If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected  
as the [AUDIO REC] setting, playback sound  
becomes stereo sound regardless of whether  
[12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX] or to [AUDIO OUT].  
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 46)  
You cannot adjust volume with the Remote  
Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.  
If you turn off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from  
VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom  
Mode is automatically cancelled.  
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (l 41)  
If either one of the following operations is carried  
out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix  
Functions cannot be used.  
Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used,  
images that are output from the DV Terminal or  
Digital Still Picture Terminal are not enlarged.  
As you enlarge an image, the quality of image  
suffers.  
During the Playback Zoom Function, the Variable  
Speed Search Function cannot be used with the  
Remote Controller.  
Use the Camera Search Function.  
Press the [STILL] Button.  
Switch the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector.  
P-IN-P Mode (l 41)  
If the Palmcorder power is turned off, the smaller  
picture will disappear.  
A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.  
Multi-Picture Mode (l 42)  
When [PROGRESSIVE] on the  
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is [ON],  
Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used.  
If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while  
self-recording Mirror mode (l 29) is used, the still  
picture is displayed from the upper right corner of  
the screen, but, in reality, the picture is recorded  
from the upper left corner as usual.  
ªIndex Search Functions (l 47)  
Index Search may not be possible at the beginning  
of tape.  
Because PhotoShot Index Signals are not  
recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous  
PhotoShot Mode, the PhotoShot Index Search  
Function cannot be used for these still pictures.  
Scene Index Search may not function properly if  
the interval between 2 scene index signals is  
shorter than 1 minute.  
The quality of images recorded in Multi Mode  
deteriorates slightly.  
For the still pictures taken in the Continuous  
PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still Picture Mode,  
PhotoShot index signals are not recorded.  
Multi Mode cannot be used in still picture mode.  
The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut  
off slightly.  
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ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions  
ªRecording on a Card (l 52 – 56)  
The following functions are disabled:  
Image Stabilizer (l 33)  
(l 48)  
Revised signals of images to which digital effects  
are added during playback cannot be output from  
the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.  
You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function  
while playing back the non-recorded portion of  
tape.  
Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l 49)  
The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.  
Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output  
through DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture  
Terminal.  
If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi  
screen cannot be created.  
When signals are input from S-Video Input/Output  
Jack or Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi  
screen cannot be re-displayed.  
Signals input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or  
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack cannot be  
displayed on a multi screen.  
If you switch the Palmcorder from the Index  
Multi-Picture Mode over to the Camera Mode, the  
setting of [SCAN MODE] on the  
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is  
automatically set to [STROBE].  
Cinema function (l 33)  
MagicPix functions (l 34)  
Do not touch the connector terminal located on the  
back of the card.  
Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory  
Card.  
A card that was formatted with this Palmcorder  
may not be usable in other equipment. If this  
happens, please format the card with the  
equipment with which the card is to be used.  
Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest  
that you take the precautionary measure of storing  
important images in your personal computer.  
In the Card PhotoShot mode, the Palmcorder  
automatically saves the file numbers (100-0012,  
etc.) along with the pictures. A file number is  
recorded with each picture as a running number.  
If the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set  
to [CARD], the Palmcorder is automatically turned  
off when you leave it for about 5 minutes without  
performing any PhotoShot recording.  
When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is  
set to [CARD], you cannot record to the Tape.  
During automatic copying tape pictures onto a  
Card, the number of pictures that can still be  
recorded on the Card is displayed. When it  
becomes [0], the Tape is set to the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
ªAudio Dubbing (l 51)  
The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.  
Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be  
dubbed.  
Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot  
be copied.  
Card PhotoShot (l 53)  
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape  
is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed  
when this portion of the tape is played back.  
If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position  
where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to  
make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function  
(l 98), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically  
when the tape reaches this position.  
In the case of importing data recorded with Audio  
Dubbing to a Computer using the Computer’s  
software program, only the original sound (ST1)  
may be imported, depending on the software  
program.  
Sound cannot be recorded.  
The Progressive Function is set to [ON].  
Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the  
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.  
The shutter speed ranges from 1/30-1/500.  
When the color of the screen changes or blurs,  
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.  
Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a  
cassette as a Mega-pixel picture.  
A Card formatted with other equipment (like a  
Personal Computer) might be unusable or it might  
take more time for recording. We recommend that  
you use this equipment to format it.  
Microphone Jack  
When audio dubbing is carried out through an  
external microphone or audio equipment, connect it  
to the [MIC] Jack. In this case, the built-in  
microphone of the Palmcorder will be turned off.  
The file format supported by this Palmcorder is  
JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will be  
played back.)  
It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel  
still-picture recorded by this Palmcorder with  
another Palmcorder.  
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The following functions are not possible.  
Zoom Microphone Function (l 31)  
Digital Zoom (l 32)  
Digital Effects/Functions (l 40)  
Title functions (When in Mega-pixel mode only)  
(l 62)  
Recording to a Card from other equipment  
(l 54)  
If you set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector  
to [CARD], you can use the Card PhotoShot  
Function for externally input signals. (Not during  
recording.)  
Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (l 56)  
The file format supported by this Palmcorder is  
ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played  
back.)  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.  
More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated  
as [R:99h59m].  
When Remaining Time Indication becomes  
[R:0h00m], [NO SPACE LEFT] Indication appears.  
Recording may not be started.  
The shutter speed is adjustable within the range of  
1/60 to 1/500 while recording moving pictures  
(MPEG4).  
Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the  
image.  
When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the  
When the color of the screen changes or blurs,  
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.  
image may seem to move backward momentarily, The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4) is  
set to be:  
[SUPERFINE]: 320k240 (QVGA)  
[FINE]:  
[NORMAL]:  
When attaching to email, we recommend the file  
size to be less than 1MB.  
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 15 seconds  
[FINE]:  
but this does not affect the recording.  
If the [VOICE] Indication is displayed, recording to  
a Card is not possible.  
While recording with analog input, a Card  
PhotoShot Function cannot be used.  
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot (l 54)  
176k144 (QCIF)  
176k144 (QCIF)  
When the [BURST MODE] is set to [  
H], the  
approximately 20 seconds  
approximately 1 minute  
[PROGRESSIVE] is automatically set to [OFF],  
[NORMAL]:  
The following functions are disabled.  
Self-timer (l 30)  
and when [  
[ON].  
L], the [PROGRESSIVE] is set to  
One more still picture may be recorded after you  
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.  
Zoom Microphone Function (l 31)  
Digital Zoom (l 32)  
Fade In/Out Function (l 32)  
Digital Effect Functions (l 40)  
Title In/Creation (l 62)  
When the [BURST MODE] is set to [  
H], the  
screen does not become still for each frame.  
The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot and Title  
Function cannot be used simultaneously.  
When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the  
Palmcorder records the maximum number of  
pictures recordable depending on the  
[BURST MODE] setting.  
The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed  
[L] and [R] of the stereo sound.  
Voice (Voice Recording Function) (l 55)  
[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.  
The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed  
[L] and [R] of the stereo sound.  
The continuous recording time for voice depends  
on the capacity of the memory card. (24 hours,  
max.)  
More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated  
as [R:99h59m].  
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When performing Cue or Review Playback of  
voice data, the Playback elapsed time may not  
correspond to the actual recording time of the  
sound.  
When playing back an MPEG4 or voice data  
recorded by other equipment, a part of the  
playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--].  
ªCard Playback (l 57)  
If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the  
screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE],  
[NO MPEG4 DATA] or [NO VOICE DATA]  
Indication appears depending on the mode  
selected.  
If you attempt to play back if file recorded in a  
different format or if file data is defective, the [k]  
Indication and the [CARD ERROR] Indication  
could appear as a warning.  
When the pictures recorded by another  
Palmcorder are played back with this Palmcorder,  
the size of the pictures may be different from the  
recorded size.  
This Palmcorder can also play back the  
Mega-Pixel still pictures up to 2560k1920 size  
recorded with the other equipment. However it  
takes longer than usual time, and the picture may  
not be playable.  
When playing back a nonstandardized file, the  
Folder-File Number may not be displayed.  
When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture  
with fast moving subject or zooming operation, the  
image seems to stop momentarily, or a mosaic like  
pattern may appear. This is not a malfunction.  
MPEG4 data or Voice data will not be output from  
DV Terminal.  
MPEG4 data cannot perform Cue/Review  
Playback, Slow Motion Playback (forward direction  
and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback  
(forward direction and reverse direction) or Jog  
Playback.  
During automatic copying of tape pictures onto a  
card, the remaining number of pictures that can  
still be recorded on the Card is displayed. When it  
becomes [0], the tape is set to the Recording  
Pause Mode.  
For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on a  
camera other than this camera, “k” may be  
displayed when they are played back. If the [1]  
Button is pressed in this case, “!” will be  
displayed for a few seconds and the next image  
will be displayed.  
For the still images recorded on the camera other  
this camera, the mega-pixel image size may be  
displayed.  
ªVoice Power Save (l 24)  
Voice Power Save Function automatically shuts off  
the monitor to reduce the power consumption  
when no operation is being performed in the Voice  
Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER SAVE]  
on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the  
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, or on the  
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the  
[CARD FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu, is set to [ON],  
the power save function is activated, and the  
screen turns off in a few seconds after operations,  
such as play or recording, are performed.  
The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled  
when any operation is performed.  
Do not forget to turn off the power.  
ªCopying Pictures from a Memory  
Card to a Cassette (l 60)  
When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size  
is transformed into 720k576 according to the DV  
format.  
If you attempt to record a still picture with a large  
image size on a Tape, there may be a reduction in  
the quality of the image.  
When recording the Card Images on a Tape, a  
PhotoShot index signal is automatically recorded  
with a picture.  
Even if you edit the Slide Show, it is not applied to  
the order in copying the pictures.  
Moving Picture (MPEG4) and Voice data cannot  
be recorded from a Card to tape.  
ªSlide Show (l 61)  
The playback time can be set from 7 to  
UXGA  
QXGA  
99 seconds for [  
] and [  
] sized pictures,  
and from 5 to 99 seconds for other sizes.  
Perform the Slide Show Settings with your own  
Palmcorder.  
Depending on the File size, playback may take  
longer than the set time.  
When performing the preset Slide Show after the  
Titles are displayed, the Titles disappear.  
If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously  
for a long time, the playback may stop in the  
midway and the Palmcorder may freeze while a  
still picture is being displayed. If this happens,  
press the [RESET] Button.  
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Even if you use a device with DV Terminals, you  
may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some  
cases.  
Date or other information to be displayed cannot  
be displayed if the software of the connected  
equipment does not support the display function.  
ªTitle Functions (l 62, 63)  
Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the  
size of the created pictures is [640k480].  
If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] and  
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to  
[CARD], title cannot be created.  
ªUsing a Card in a Personal  
When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is  
set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title Creation Function  
is not possible.  
Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the  
portions where there is little difference between  
light and dark and where the boundary between  
light and dark is unclear may not appear.  
The Title may not appear clear if something small  
is used for it.  
Computer  
To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card  
by using the Palmcorder, be sure to erase them on  
the Palmcorder, not on the computer.  
You may not be able to properly play back or  
search the images on the Palmcorder after editing  
the recorded data or changing the image data on a  
personal computer.  
If you create an original title, the number of  
pictures that can be recorded on the Memory Card  
decreases.  
If the number of pictures that can be recorded on  
the Memory Card is small, you may not be able to  
create an original title in some cases.  
When a title is displayed in VCR Mode, the title is  
not output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still  
Picture Terminal.  
C~au~ti~on~s~fo~r~U~se~~~~~~~~  
ªAfter Use  
1
2
Take out the Cassette. (l 20)  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to  
[OFF]. (l 20)  
3
4
Detach the Power Source and retract  
the Viewfinder. (l 18)  
To protect the Lens, attach the supplied  
Lens Cap. (l 19)  
When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is  
set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not  
possible.  
ªFormatting a Memory Card (l 66)  
Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted  
when the Memory Card is formatted.  
ªTips for using your Palmcorder  
When you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or  
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no  
water enters the Palmcorder.  
It may not be possible to use a Card which was  
formatted using this Palmcorder on another unit. In Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to  
this case, format the Card on the unit which will be malfunction. (Irreparable damage may occur.)  
using the Card. Take steps to ensure that valuable If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a  
files are stored on a personal computer, etc. as  
well, before proceeding.  
A Card formatted with other equipment (like a  
Personal Computer) might be unusable or might  
soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to  
wipe the Palmcorder body carefully. Then, wipe it  
again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.  
Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetically  
take more time for recording. We recommend that charged equipment (such as a TV, game  
you use this Palmcorder to format it.  
equipment, etc.)  
If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or  
sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic  
wave radiation.  
Do not use near a cell phone because doing so  
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture  
and sound.  
ªUsing your Palmcorder with Digital  
Video Equipment (Dubbing) (l 68)  
Regardless of the setting, dubbing is carried out  
automatically in the same audio recording Mode  
as that of the Cassette in the playback-side  
equipment.  
Due to strong magnetic fields created by speakers  
or large motors, recording on the tape may be  
damaged, or images may be distorted.  
Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a  
microprocessor may adversely affect the  
Palmcorder, causing the disturbance of images  
and sounds.  
The images on the monitor of the recording side  
may be disturbed, but it does not affect the  
recorded images.  
Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback Zoom,  
or Playback Title In have been used, these effects  
are not output from the DV Terminal.  
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If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically  
charged equipment and does not function  
properly, turn off the Palmcorder power and  
detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then  
connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again.  
Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power.  
Do not use your Palmcorder near radio  
transmitters or high-voltage lines.  
If you record pictures near radio transmitters or  
high-voltage lines, recorded images or sounds  
may be adversely affected.  
Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance  
purposes or other business use.  
ªAbout the AC Adaptor  
If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high  
or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may  
continue flashing, and the Battery may not charge.  
After the temperature of the Battery has decreased  
or increased sufficiently, charging starts  
automatically. If the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to  
flash even after the Battery temperature has  
decreased or increased sufficiently, the Battery or  
AC Adaptor may be faulty. In this case, please  
contact your dealer.  
If the Battery is warm, charging takes longer than  
usual.  
If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time,  
the internal temperature increases and,  
consequently, this may cause malfunction.  
This Palmcorder is not intended for industrial use.  
When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or  
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get  
into the Palmcorder.  
Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or  
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting  
and removing the Cassette.)  
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals  
onto the Palmcorder.  
If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals,  
the Palmcorder body may deform and the surface  
finish may peel off.  
If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio  
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor  
3 feet (1 meter) or more away from radios.  
When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may generate  
whirring sounds. This is normal.  
After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from  
the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a small  
amount of electricity is consumed.)  
Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and  
Battery clean.  
ªCondensation  
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit,  
[DEW DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the  
Palmcorder will automatically turn off after about  
1 minute.  
Do not keep a rubber or plastic product in contact  
with the Palmcorder for a long period of time.  
When cleaning the Palmcorder, do not use any  
solvent, such as benzine, alcohol, thinner, etc.  
The Palmcorder body may become damaged and  
the surface finish may peel off.  
If this happens, follow the steps below:  
1
Take out the Cassette.  
None of the other functions operate.  
Depending on the amount of condensation,  
removing the Cassette may become difficult. If  
this happens, wait for 2 to 3 hours before  
taking the Cassette out.  
Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the  
AC Cable from the AC Jack.  
2
3
Open the Cassette Compartment and  
wait for 2 to 3 hours.  
The number of hours you should wait depends  
on the amount of condensation and ambient  
temperature.  
2 to 3 hours later, turn on the  
Palmcorder and check to see if the  
[DEW DETECTED] Indication is displayed.  
Even if the [DEW DETECTED] Indication is  
not displayed, as a precaution, please wait for  
another hour before using the Palmcorder.  
Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To  
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is  
soaked in a detergent diluted with water and  
afterward finish wiping with a dry cloth.  
For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, place it  
in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to  
prevent the coating on the Palmcorder body from  
becoming worn.  
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and  
detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull  
out the AC Cable from the AC Jack.  
If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape  
sags and deteriorates.  
If you leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on the  
AC Adaptor, the Battery will no longer be  
rechargeable.  
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Watch for Condensation Even Before the  
[DEW DETECTED] Indication Is Displayed.  
Because condensation takes place gradually, the  
[DEW DETECTED] Indication may not be  
displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of  
condensation formation inside the Palmcorder.  
In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze  
and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first,  
thus forming condensation, and then it takes  
another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.  
When the Lens Is Fogged:  
Do not clean the heads excessively. (Excessive  
cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads.  
If the heads are worn, images cannot be played  
back even after the heads are cleaned.)  
If the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the head  
cleaner, the Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at a  
service center. Please consult a distributor or  
Panasonic Servicenter.  
Video head cleaners can be purchased from  
service centers.  
Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered  
a malfunction of the product. It is not covered by  
the warranty.  
Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and leave  
the Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour.  
When the lens temperature becomes close to the  
ambient temperature, the fog disappears naturally.  
Periodic Check-up  
To maintain the highest image quality, we  
recommend replacement of worn parts, such as  
heads, etc., after approximately 1000 hours of use.  
(This, however, depends on operating conditions,  
such as temperature, humidity, dust, etc.)  
ªDigital Video Head Cleaner  
If the heads (the parts that make contact with tape)  
are dirty, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on  
the playback image, or the screen as a whole  
becomes black. If the heads are extremely dirty,  
recording performance deteriorates, and, in the  
worst case, the Palmcorder cannot record at all.  
Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty  
Large quantity of dust in the air  
ªOptimal Use of the Battery  
Battery Characteristics  
This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its  
ability to generate power is based upon the  
chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This  
reaction is affected by the surrounding temperature  
and humidity, and, if the temperature is too high or  
too low, the operating time of the Battery becomes  
shorter. If the Battery is used in an extremely cold  
environment, the Battery may operate only for about  
5 minutes. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a  
protective function may operate, and the Battery  
may even become unusable for a while.  
Be Sure to Detach the Battery After Use  
Be sure to detach the Battery from the Palmcorder.  
(If it is left attached to the Palmcorder, a minute  
amount of current is consumed even when the  
Palmcorder power is off.) If the Battery is left  
attached to the Palmcorder for a long time, over  
discharge takes place. The Battery may become  
unusable after it is charged.  
High-temperature and high-humidity environment  
Damaged tape  
Long operating hours  
Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head  
Cleaner (AY-DVMCLA)  
1
2
3
Insert the Head Cleaner into the  
Palmcorder in the same manner as a  
Video Cassette.  
Press the [1] Button, and 20 seconds  
later, Press the [] Button. (Do not  
rewind the tape.)  
Take out the head cleaner. Insert a  
Video Cassette and start recording.  
Then, play the tape back to check the  
recorded image.  
Disposing of an unusable Battery  
The Battery has a limited life.  
Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may  
cause an explosion.  
4
If the image is still not clear, repeat  
Steps 1 to 3. (Do not use the Head  
Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively.)  
Notes:  
Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean  
Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt,  
dust, or other substances.  
If you drop the Battery accidentally, check to see if  
the Battery body and terminals are damaged.  
Attaching a damaged Battery to the Palmcorder or  
AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC  
Adaptor.  
Do not rewind every time you use the Head  
Cleaner. Rewind only when the tape reaches the  
end, and then use it again from the beginning in  
the same manner as before.  
If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, the  
Mini DV may be damaged. In this case,  
immediately stop using that Cassette.  
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Card  
ªCautions for Storage  
When the Card is being read, do not remove the  
Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or  
impact.  
Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette  
out and detach the Battery.  
Store all the components in a dry place with a  
Do not leave the Card in places where there is  
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where  
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are  
easily generated.  
Do not bend or drop the Card. The Card or the  
recorded content may be damaged.  
After use, be sure to remove the Card from the  
Palmcorder.  
After use, store the supplied SD Memory Card in  
the enclosed bag.  
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card  
with your fingers. Do not allow dirt, dust or water to  
enter it.  
relatively stable temperature.  
Recommended Temperature: 59oF to 77oF (15oC  
to 25oC), Recommended Humidity: 40% to 60%  
Palmcorder  
Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from  
getting into the Palmcorder.  
Do not leave the Palmcorder in places that expose  
it to high temperature.  
Battery  
Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures  
will shorten the life of the Battery.  
If the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places, the  
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.  
Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in  
contact with metal objects (such as necklaces,  
hairpins, etc.). This can result in a short circuit or  
heat generation and, if you touch the Battery in this  
condition, you may be badly burned.  
Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to  
prevent swallowing.  
ªLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood  
LCD Monitor  
Store the Battery in a completely discharged state.  
To store the Battery for a long period of time, we  
recommend you charge it once every year and  
store it again after you completely use up the  
charged capacity.  
In a place with drastic temperature changes,  
condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor.  
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.  
If your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turn  
its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will be  
slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the  
internal temperature increases, it goes back to the  
normal brightness.  
Cassette  
Before storing it, rewind the tape to the beginning.  
If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with  
the tape stopped midway, the tape sags (although  
it depends on the storage conditions.). Be sure to  
rewind to the beginning.  
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Extremely high precision technology is employed to  
produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of  
approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more  
than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of  
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not  
a malfunction and does not affect the recorded  
picture.  
Store the Cassette in its case. Dust, direct sunlight  
(ultraviolet rays), or humidity may damage the  
tape. Dust contains hard mineral particles, and  
dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the  
Palmcorder and other components. Develop a  
habit of returning the Cassette back to its case.  
Twice a year, wind the tape to the end and then  
rewind it to the beginning. If the Cassette is left for  
1 year or longer without winding or rewinding,  
temperature and humidity changes may cause the  
Cassette to deform due to swelling, shrinking, and  
so forth. The wound tape may stick to itself.  
Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic  
substances or equipment.  
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Viewfinder  
Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun.  
Internal components may be seriously damaged.  
To clean the inside of the Viewfinder, keep  
pressing 1 and hold the Eyecup 2 and pull it  
out.  
2
The surface of tape is covered with extremely  
minute magnetic particles, upon which signals are  
recorded. Magnetic necklaces, toys, etc., have  
magnetic force that is stronger than you may  
normally expect, and they may erase the contents  
of a recording or may cause noise in images and  
sounds.  
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.................................................................................. Compatibility with Output Signals  
Because AV signal output from the AV signal output  
Extremely high precision technology is employed to  
produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of  
approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more  
than 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of the  
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a  
malfunction and does not affect the recorded  
picture.  
jack is analog (the same as conventional video  
systems), this Palmcorder can be connected with  
S-VHS or VHS VCR or a TV for playback.  
(l 50, 67)  
ªFocus  
Auto Focus Adjustment  
The Auto Focus System automatically moves the  
internal focusing lens forward or backward and  
adjusts the focus so that the subject can be seen  
clearly.  
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Lens Hood  
Attach the MC Protector (optional) or the ND Filter  
(optional) on the Lens Hood.  
However, the Auto Focus System does not function  
properly for the following subjects or under the  
following recording conditions.  
Do not attach anything other than the MC  
Protector (optional) or the ND Filter (optional) on  
the Lens Hood.  
When you want to attach a Tele Conversion Lens  
(not supplied) or a Wide Conversion Lens (not  
supplied), be sure to first remove the lens Hood by  
turning it counter-clockwise. When reattaching the  
Lens Hood, insert 1 into the slot 2 and turn it  
clockwise.  
Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead.  
1) Recording a subject whose one end is  
located closer to the Palmcorder and the  
other end farther away from it  
Because Auto Focus makes adjustments at  
the center of an image, it may be impossible to  
focus on a subject that is located in both  
foreground and background.  
2) Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty  
glass  
Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the  
subject behind the glass will not be in focus.  
3) Recording a subject in dark surroundings  
Because the light information that comes  
through the lens decreases considerably, the  
Palmcorder may not focus correctly.  
4) Recording a subject that is surrounded by  
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly  
reflective objects  
1
2
If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during  
recording with the filter or conversion lens  
attached to the Palmcorder, the 4 corners of the  
image may become dark (vignetting). For details,  
please refer to the operating instructions for your  
accessories.  
Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the  
P~alm~co~rde~r s~o a~s to~sh~ut~ou~t un~ne~ces~sa~ry l~igh~t.  
Because the Palmcorder focuses on the  
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly  
reflective objects, the recording subject may  
become blurry.  
Explanation of Terms  
ªDigital Video System  
In a digital video system, images and sounds are  
converted into digital signals and recorded on a  
tape. This complete digital recording is capable of  
recording and playback with minimal image and  
sound deterioration.  
5) Recording a fast-moving subject  
Because the focus lens inside moves  
mechanically, it may not be able to keep up  
with the fast-moving subject.  
6) Recording a subject with little contrast  
Because the Palmcorder achieves focus  
based upon the vertical lines of an image, a  
subject with little contrast, such as a white  
wall, may become blurry.  
In addition, it automatically records data, such as  
Time Code and date/time, as digital signals.  
Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes  
Because this Palmcorder employs a digital system  
for recording image and sound data, the cassette is  
not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS  
video equipment that employs an analog recording  
system.  
The size and shape of the Cassettes are also  
different.  
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ªWhite Balance Adjustment  
Depending on the type of light source, the colors  
recorded by the Palmcorder may be affected. In  
ªMemory Stop Function  
The Memory Stop Function is useful for the  
following operations.  
some cases, images may be recorded with a bluish Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired  
or reddish hue. To minimize the effect of light on the position  
subject’s color, White Balance Adjustment becomes  
necessary.  
White Balance Adjustment  
White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of  
light and makes adjustment so that the white color  
will become pure white.  
Auto White Balance Adjustment  
This Palmcorder stores settings that are optimal for  
several kinds of general light sources. The  
Palmcorder determines the hue of light that it  
receives through the lens and White Balance  
Sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and  
selects the closest hue setting. This function is  
called Auto White Balance Adjustment.  
However, since white balance settings for only  
certain kinds of light sources are stored, the Auto  
White Balance function does not operate properly  
when recording occurs under light that is out of the  
range of the setting values.  
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY]  
>> [MEMORY].  
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the  
tape position from which you want to  
play it back later. (l 15, 24)  
2
3
4
Start playback or recording.  
When playback or recording is over:  
rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and  
set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode.  
The [VCR] Lamp lights up.  
Rewind the tape.  
The tape automatically stops approximately at  
5
the position where the counter was set to zero.  
Stopping editing automatically during audio  
dubbing  
1
Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY]  
>> [MEMORY].  
2
Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the  
position where you want to stop  
editing.  
Play back the still pictures where you  
want to start audio dubbing.  
Start audio dubbing. (l 51)  
Audio dubbing automatically stops at the  
position where the counter was set to zero.  
ªTime Code  
Time Code signals are data that indicate time  
measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames  
(30 frames per second.) If this data is included in a  
recording, an address is assigned to each image on  
the tape.  
3
4
The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part  
of the sub-code at each recording.  
When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is  
inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from  
zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time  
Code picks up from the point where the last scene  
was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette is  
inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may  
appear, but the Time Code starts from the  
previous value.)  
The Time Code cannot be reset to zero.  
Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded  
from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may  
not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will  
be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the  
use of the Camera Search Function (l 28) or the  
Blank Search Function (l 46) before recording a  
new scene.  
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Card Memory Functions  
Recording Media:  
Specifications  
SD Memory Card,  
MultiMediaCard  
JPEG  
Digital Palmcorder  
Information for your safety  
Image Compression:  
Maximum Number of pictures that can be recorded on  
the supplied SD Memory Card  
When the size of pictures is [640t480]  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
DC 7.9/7.2 V  
Recording  
6.0 W  
FINE:  
NORMAL:  
ECONOMY:  
approx. 45 pictures  
approx. 95 pictures  
approx. 190 pictures  
Recording Format:  
Tape Used:  
Mini DV (Consumer-use  
Digital Video SD Format)  
6.35 mm digital video tape  
When the size of pictures is [1280t960]  
FINE:  
approx. 8 pictures  
Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.;  
LP: 120 min. (with DVM80)  
NORMAL:  
ECONOMY:  
approx. 14 pictures  
approx. 20 pictures  
Video Recording System:  
Television System:  
Digital Component  
EIA Standard: 525 lines  
60 Fields NTSC color signal  
PCM Digital Recording  
16 bit (48 kHz/2 track),  
12 bit (32 kHz/4 track)  
1/6-inch CCD Image Sensor  
Auto Iris, F1.8,  
When you record in one Memory Card using various  
modes (FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY), the maximum  
number of images available will not exceed the indications  
stated above.  
Audio Recording System:  
Still Image Size:  
Mega-Pixel Recording;  
1280k960 pixels  
(1.23 million pixels)  
VGA Recording;  
640k480 pixels  
MPEG4  
Image Sensor:  
Lens:  
Focal Length; 2.45-24.5 mm,  
Macro (Full Range AF)  
37 mm  
Video Compression:  
MPEG4 Image Size:  
SUPERFINE:  
FINE:  
Filter Diameter:  
Zoom:  
10:1 Power Zoom  
320k240 pixels (QVGA)  
176k144 pixels (QCIF)  
176k144 pixels (QCIF)  
G.726  
Monitor:  
Finder:  
Microphone:  
2.5-inch LCD  
Color Electronic Viewfinder  
Stereo  
NORMAL:  
Sound Compression:  
WEB Camera  
Compression:  
Image Size:  
The indicated Maximum Number of pictures that can be  
recorded is an approximate calculation. The number of  
recordable still pictures on the SD Memory Card may  
differ depending on the subject.  
Speaker:  
1 round speaker 20 mm  
1,400 lx  
Standard Illumination:  
Minimum Required  
Illumination:  
JPEG  
160k120 pixels (QQVGA)  
12 lx  
Video Output Level:  
S-Video Output Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
316 mV, 600 ohm  
Audio Output Level:  
Video Input Level:  
S-Video Input Level:  
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
AC Adaptor  
Information for your safety  
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm  
316 mV, 10 kohm or more  
Mic sensitivity -50 dB  
(0 dB = 1 V/Pa, 1 kHz)  
(Stereo mini jack)  
Power Source:  
Power Consumption:  
AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
19 W  
0.5 W (When not in use.)  
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A  
(Palmcorder Operation)  
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A  
(Battery Charging)  
Audio Input Level (Line):  
Mic Input:  
DC Output:  
USB:  
Card reader/writer function,  
(No copyright protection  
support)  
USB 2.0 compliant  
(max. 12 Mbps)  
DV Input/Output Terminal  
(IEEE1394, 4-pin)  
2.80 (W) k3.03 (H) k5.20 (D)  
inch  
Dimensions:  
Weight:  
k
1.26 (H)  
k
3.58 (D)  
Digital Interface:  
Dimensions:  
32 (H)  
k91 (D) mm  
)
71 (W) k77 (H) k132 (D) mm  
1.08 lbs. (490 g)  
(without Battery and DV  
cassette)  
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.  
Designs and specifications are subject to change without  
prior notice.  
Weight:  
Operating Temperature:  
Operating Humidity:  
32 oF -104 oF (0 oC-40 oC)  
10% -80%  
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Palmcorder Accessory System  
Description  
Accessory#  
Figure  
AC Adaptor with AC Cable  
and DC Cable  
PV-DAC13  
680mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
*CGA-DU07  
*CGA-DU14  
*CGA-DU21  
1360mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
2040mAh/Rechargeable  
Lithium Ion Battery Pack  
PV-DDC9 (For USA)  
PV-DDC9-K (For Canada)  
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)  
(4-pin to 4-pin)  
PV-DRC9 (For USA)  
PV-DRC9-K (For Canada)  
IR Remote Control  
RP-SD064BPPA  
RP-SD032BPPA  
RP-SD016BPPA  
64 MB SD Memory Card  
32 MB SD Memory Card  
16 MB SD Memory Card  
USB Reader/Writer for  
SD Memory Card  
(compatible with  
BN-SDCAPE/1B  
(For USA)  
BN-SDCAPU/1B  
(For Canada)  
MultiMediaCard)  
BN-SDABPE/1B  
(For USA)  
BN-SDABPU/1B  
(For Canada)  
SD PCMCIA Adaptor  
(compatible with  
MultiMediaCard)  
PV-PD2100 (USA only)  
Digital Video Printer  
*Please refer to page 18, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.  
*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealer.  
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Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)  
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.  
1. Palmcorder Model #  
2. Items Ordered  
Accessory #  
Description  
P
rice Each  
Quantity  
Total Price  
Subtotal  
Your State & Local Sales Tax  
Shipping & Handling  
Total Enclosed  
6.95  
3. Method of payment (check one)  
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)  
VISA  
Credit Card #  
MasterCard  
Discover  
Expiration Date  
Customer Signature  
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES  
(Please do not send cash)  
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)  
Ship To:  
Mr.  
Mrs.  
Ms.  
Phone#:  
First  
Last  
Day  
(
)
)
Street Address  
City  
Night  
(
State  
Zip  
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF  
THE FOLLOWING:  
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER  
OR  
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368  
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]  
OR  
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE  
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032  
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.  
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Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)  
If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you  
can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions.  
Problems  
Solutions  
The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on.  
Is the power source connected correctly?  
The Palmcorder power turned off  
automatically.  
If you leave the Palmcorder in Recording Pause  
Mode for more than 5 minutes, the power is  
turned off automatically to protect the tape and to  
save the Battery power.  
The Palmcorder power does not stay on long  
enough.  
Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a  
fully charged Battery.  
Something is wrong with the Palmcorder’s  
operation. The Palmcorder is turned on but no  
functions operate.  
Press the [RESET] Button on the Palmcorder with  
a pointed object. If this does not solve the  
problem, first disconnect the power supply and  
wait for a minute or so, and then reconnect the  
power supply to turn the power  
back on. (If the above operation is performed  
when the [ACCESS] Lamp of the Card Slot is lit,  
the data on the Card may be damaged.)  
Battery runs down quickly.  
Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the  
AC Adaptor.  
Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold  
place? In cold places, the operating time of the  
Battery becomes shorter.  
Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time  
is still too short even after the Battery is fully  
charged, the Battery has worn out.  
The Battery cannot be charged.  
If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor,  
charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC  
Cable.  
Recording does not start although power is  
supplied to the Palmcorder and the Cassette  
is correctly inserted.  
Is the accidental erasure protection tab on the  
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed.  
Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new  
Cassette.  
Is the Palmcorder power turned on?  
Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA]  
Lamp is not on, no recording function can be  
operated.  
Has condensation occurred? Wait until the  
[DEW DETECTED] Indication disappears.  
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If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you  
can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions.  
Problems  
Solutions  
Audio dubbing cannot be performed.  
Is the accidental erasure protection tab on the  
Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]),  
recording cannot be performed.  
Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that  
was recorded in LP Mode? LP Mode does not  
allow audio dubbing to operate.  
The Time Code becomes inaccurate.  
The Time Code Indication counter may not be  
constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion  
Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.  
The Remaining Tape Time Indication  
disappears.  
When you record still pictures in PhotoShot Mode,  
the Remaining Tape Time Indication may  
disappear temporarily. However, it reappears  
when the Palmcorder is set back to Normal  
Recording Mode.  
The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not  
match the actual remaining tape time.  
If scenes of less than 15 seconds are  
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time  
cannot be displayed correctly.  
In some cases, the Remaining Tape Time  
Indication may show remaining tape time that is  
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining  
tape time.  
Video cannot be played back even when the  
[1] Button is pressed.  
Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not  
on, the playback function cannot be used.  
Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images  
during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.  
This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video  
systems. It is not a malfunction.  
Although the Palmcorder is correctly  
connected to a TV, playback images cannot be  
seen.  
Have you selected Video Input on the TV? Please  
read the operating instructions of your TV and  
select the input that matches the input jacks used  
for the connection.  
Playback image is not clear.  
Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty? If the  
heads are dirty, playback image will not be clear.  
No sound is played back from the built-in  
speaker or headphones of the Palmcorder.  
Is the volume too low? During playback, continue  
pressing the [PUSH] Dial until the [VOLUME]  
Indication appears. Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial  
to adjust the volume.  
Different sounds are reproduced at the same  
time.  
[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]  
Sub-Menu of the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu  
has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original  
sound and sound that was recorded by audio  
dubbing are played back together. It is possible to  
reproduce the sounds separately.  
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If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you  
can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions.  
Problems  
Solutions  
The original sound was erased when audio  
dubbing was performed.  
If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done  
in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased.  
If you want to preserve the original sound, be sure  
to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.  
Sounds cannot be played back.  
Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is  
being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the  
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the  
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [ST2]? To  
play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing,  
[12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].  
Is the Variable Speed Search Function working?  
Press the [1] Button to cancel the Variable  
Speed Search Function.  
The recorded picture on the Memory Card is  
not clear.  
Do you have [PICTURE QUALITY] on the  
[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or  
[ECONOMY]? If recording is made when it is set  
to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], a detailed image  
may show a mosaic pattern. Set the  
[PICTURE QUALITY] to [FINE]. (l 54)  
Card PhotoShot playback pictures do not look  
normal.  
There is a possibility that the images are  
damaged. To prevent the loss of image data, we  
recommend that you back images up on a  
Cassette or personal computer. (l 60, 71)  
Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.  
There is a possibility of damage to either the  
Palmcorder or the Card. Please contact  
Panasonic Call Centre.  
104  
Request for Service Notice (USA Only)  
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.  
In the unlikely event this product needs service.  
Request for Service Notice:  
Please include your proof of purchase.  
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)  
To further speed your repair, please provide  
an explanation of what wrong with the unit  
and any symptom it is exhibiting.  
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road  
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847  
Attn: Camcorder Repair  
Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here.  
105  
   
Limited Warranty  
(For USA Customers)  
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS  
COMPANY,DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA  
ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA  
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094  
PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA  
ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,  
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park,  
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products  
Limited Warranty  
Limited Warranty Coverage  
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or  
Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,  
which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished  
parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.  
Product  
Parts  
Labor  
Contact Number  
Service  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)  
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
Camcorder  
DVD/VCR Deck,  
A/V Mixer  
One (1) Year  
Ninety (90) Days  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Carry-In: 21”  
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,  
TV/DVD/VCR  
Combination  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
CRTand Smaller  
In-Home or Carry-In:  
22” CRT and Larger  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
One (1) Year (except CRT)  
CRT - Two (2) Years  
Ninety (90) Days  
Ninety (90) Days  
TV/HDR  
Combination  
1-888-843-9788  
In-Home or Carry-In  
Rechargeable  
Batteries  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ten (10) Days  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Tape  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Five (5) Days  
Not Applicable  
Not Applicable  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
Carry-In or Mail-In  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
1-800-211-PANA(7262)  
Memory Cards  
(in exchange for  
defective item)  
Ninety (90) Days  
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.  
You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable  
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or  
Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or  
other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service.  
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service  
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic  
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.  
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include  
removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require  
that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.  
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions  
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or  
cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including,  
among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or  
onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or  
failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect,  
mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper  
maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other  
business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is  
attributable to acts of God.  
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM  
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.  
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel  
to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are  
for illustration only.)  
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE  
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. 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.  
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Customer Services Directory  
Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 108.  
For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations,  
and all Customer Service inquiries please contact:  
1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.  
or send e-mail : [email protected]  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855  
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com  
You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your  
nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site.  
Accessory Purchases:  
1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only)  
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277  
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032  
(Monday-Friday 6 am-5 pm; Saturday 6 am-10:30 am, PST)  
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)  
Product Repairs  
Centralized Factory Servicenter  
Panasonic Services Company  
1705 N. Randall Road,  
MAIL TO :  
Elgin, IL 60123-7847  
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”).  
Service in Puerto Rico  
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:  
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985  
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910  
As of August 2002  
107  
   
Warranty  
(For Canadian Customers)  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3  
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY  
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and  
agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.  
Camcorder Product – One (1) year, parts and labour  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS  
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been  
improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused,  
damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or  
detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries  
are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.  
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date  
of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.  
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR  
IMPLIED, EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.  
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be  
applicable.  
WARRANTY SERVICE  
For product operation and information assistance, please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care  
Centre at:  
Telephone #: (905) 624-5505  
Fax #: (905) 238-2360  
Web: www.panasonic.ca  
For product repairs, please contact one of the following:  
Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you.  
Our Customer Care Centre at (905) 624-5505 or www.panasonic.ca  
A Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below:  
Richmond, British Columbia  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
12111 Riverside Way  
Richmond, BC  
Calgary, Alberta  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Dr.  
Mississauga, ON  
L4W 2T3  
Lachine, Québec  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
3075, rue Louis A. Amos  
Lachine, QC  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
th  
6835-8 St. N. E.  
Calgary, AB  
T2E 7H7  
V6W 1K8  
H8T 1C4  
Tel: (604) 278-4211  
Fax: (604) 278-5627  
Tel: (403) 295-3955  
Fax: (403) 274-5493  
Tel: (905) 624-8447  
Fax: (905) 238-2418  
Tel: (514) 633-8684  
Fax: (514) 633-8020  
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE  
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.  
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.  
108  
   
Index  
ªA  
ªJ  
Auto White Balance Adjustment .........................98  
Jog Playback .......................................................45  
ªB  
Menu Screen .......................................................22  
Mirror Mode (Digital Effect) ...........................40, 48  
Mix Mode ......................................................41, 48  
ªC  
Charging the Battery ...........................................18  
ªD  
Digital Effect ............................................40, 41, 42  
Digital Zoom ........................................................32  
DPOF Setting ......................................................66  
Picture-in-Picture Mode ......................................41  
Playback Zoom ...................................................46  
Playing Back on Your TV ....................................50  
ªE  
ªF  
ªQ  
File Lock Setting .................................................64  
File Search Mode ................................................59  
Recording Check ................................................28  
Recording Pause Mode ......................................28  
Recording Speed ................................................27  
Remote Controller .........................................15, 17  
Repeat Playback .................................................44  
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) ............105  
Review Playback .................................................44  
ªG  
G.726 Audio Decoder .........................................75  
Gain up Mode .....................................................40  
ªI  
Image Stabilizer Function ...................................33  
Index Search .......................................................47  
Initializing the Modes ..........................................84  
Iris .......................................................................36  
109  
 
ªS  
Sports Mode ........................................................35  
Surf & Snow Mode ..............................................35  
Swing Mode ..................................................42, 49  
ªT  
Tele-Macro Function ...........................................31  
ªU  
USB Connection Kit ............................................69  
ªV  
Voice Power Save ...............................................92  
Voice Recording ..................................................55  
ªW  
Web Camera .......................................................72  
White Balance .........................................37, 38, 98  
Wind Noise Reduction ........................................35  
Wipe Mode ....................................................41, 48  
ªZ  
Zoom ...................................................................31  
Zoom Microphone ...............................................31  
110  
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española  
para el uso rápido  
1
2
4
ªPara iniciar  
1
Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela.  
Dado que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de  
entrada CC está conectado al adaptador de CA,  
desconéctelo.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD PB  
N
1
La lámpara [POWER] y la lámpara [CHARGE] se encienden  
y comienza la carga.  
Cuando se apaga la luz [CHARGE], termina la carga.  
3
2
2
3
Meta la batería cargada en la videocámara.  
Ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON/MODE] a [ON]  
3
PUSH  
mientras que pulsa el botón 1.  
La lámpara [CAMERA] se enciende.  
Colocación del cassette.  
4
Desplace la palanca [OPEN/EJECT] 2 hacia delante y tire  
hacia abajo para abrir el compartimento del cassette.  
Inserte el cassette.  
Cierre el soporte del cassette presionado la marca [PUSH]  
3.  
Cierre la tapa del compartimento cassette.  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
ªGrabación  
1
CAMERA  
VCR  
Ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON/MODE] en [ON].  
La lámpara [CAMERA] se enciende.  
CARD PB  
N
1
2
2
Oprima el botón de inicio/parada de grabación.  
Comienza la grabación.  
1
Una vez desplegado [RECORD] cambia a [REC]. 1  
REC  
RECORD  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
ªReproducción  
1
Gire el interruptor [OFF/ON/MODE] y ajuste la  
videocámara al modo VCR.  
CAMERA  
VCR  
2
CARD PB  
N
La lámpara [VCR] se enciende.  
Oprima el botón [6] 1 para rebobinar la cinta.  
Oprima el botón [1] 2 para comenzar la reproducción.  
Ponga el interruptor [OFF/ON/MODE] a [OFF]  
mientras que pulsa el botón.  
1
2
1
2
SEARCH  
BACK  
LIGHT  
111  
 
ªUtilización de la tarjeta  
Antes de insertar la tarjeta, asegúrese de apagar la videocámara.  
1
Desplace la palanca [OPEN] para abrir la tapa del  
compartimento de tarjeta.  
2
Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo  
cortado hacia la parte superior 1, introdúzcala en  
el compartimento de tarjeta.  
2
3
OPEN  
1
3
Cierre firmemente la tapa del compartimento de  
tarjeta.  
Mientras que la lámpara [ACCESS] 2 está encendida, no trate  
nunca de abrir la tapa de la ranura de tarjeta, de extraer la  
tarjeta, de apagar la videocámara ni de conmutar el selector  
[TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE]. Dichas acciones dañarán la tarjeta,  
harán perder los datos grabados y originarán un funcionamiento  
1
2
d~efe~ctu~oso~de~la~vid~eo~~ma~ra.~~~~~~~~~~~  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
ªPhotoshot en tarjeta  
1, 2  
PHOTO  
SHOT  
1
Ponga el selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] en  
[CARD].  
3
2
Ajuste el selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] a  
[CARD MODE] hasta que aparezca la indicación  
[PICTURE].  
3
Oprima el botón [PHOTO SHOT] .  
640  
PICTURE  
F 7  
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~  
CARD  
TAPE  
CARD  
MODE  
2
ªReproducción de la tarjeta  
1
2
3
Ajuste la videocámara al modo de reproducción de  
tarjeta.  
La lámpara [CARD P.B] se enciende.  
Ajuste el selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] a  
[CARD MODE] hasta que aparezca la indicación  
[PICTURE], [MPEG4] o [VOICE].  
CAMERA  
VCR  
CARD PB  
N
1
Inicio de la reproducción.  
100-0012  
1
1 Nombre de la carpeta-archivo (Cuando se reproduce la  
imagen)  
2 Tamaño de la imagen (Cuando se reproduce la imagen)  
3 Número de archivo (Cuando se reproducen la imagen o los  
datos de la voz)  
2
3
112  
113  
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
Executive Office:  
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094  
(201) 348-7000  
Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060  
Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123  
Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630  
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America  
Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”)  
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.  
San Gabriel Industrial Park, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5, Carolina, PR 00985  
Panasonic Canada Inc.  
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W 2T3  
P
Printed in Japan  
LSQT0693A  
F0303Nm0 ( 100 A)  

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