Panasonic PV-DV952 Operating instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.

PV-DV952

R

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

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Things You Should Know

Date of Purchase

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the right.

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your

Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient

Palmcorder information source.

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. PV-DV952

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your

Ò

Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode.

It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the

Ò used.

mark be

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, ‘Something About

Interference’ available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

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To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use only the provided shielded interfacing cable with ferrite core when connecting the digital Palmcorder to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.

Declaration of Conformity

Model No.:

PV-DV952

Trade Name:

Panasonic

Responsible party:

Matsushita Electric Corporation of America

Address:

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Telephone number:

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.

WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR

EQUIVALENT TYPE.

Important Safeguards

1) Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2) Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3) Heed Warnings—All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4) Follow Instructions—All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5) Cleaning—Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6) Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7) Water and Moisture—Do not use this video unit near water- for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8) Accessories—Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9) Ventilation—Slots and

S3125A openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10) Power Sources—This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11) Grounding or Polarization—This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating

Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

12) Power-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

13) Outdoor Antenna Grounding—If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in

USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810 - 21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PARTH)

NEC

- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

14) Lightning—For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

15) Power Lines—An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16) Overloading—Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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Important Safeguards

17) Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen onto, the video unit.

c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service.

20) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21) Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

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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.

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DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR

OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

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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

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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.

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AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN 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.

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DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER

SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

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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.

CARE

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TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ...

Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body.

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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.

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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.

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This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES-003.

This Product has fluorescent lamps that contain 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.>

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.

Contents

Before Using

Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6

Quick Guide......................................................................... 7

To watch the Playback Picture ............................................ 7

Controls and Components................................................... 8

Remote Controller ............................................................. 10

Power Supply .................................................................... 12

Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 12

Lens Cap and Grip Belt ..................................................... 13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 13

Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 13

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting Modes......... 14

Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 14

Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................... 14

Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 15

List of Menus ..................................................................... 16

Setting Date and Time....................................................... 19

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 19

LP Mode ............................................................................ 19

Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 19

CAMERA Mode

Recording .......................................................................... 20

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette ........................ 21

Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 21

Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 22

Optical Image Stabilizer Function...................................... 22

Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 22

Cinema Function ............................................................... 23

Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 23

Recording in Special Situations......................................... 23

Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 24

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 24

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .................................. 25

Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) .... 25

Recording in Natural Colors .............................................. 26

Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 26

Using the Video Flash ....................................................... 27

Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 28

VCR Mode

Playing Back...................................................................... 30

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 30

Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 31

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 31

Finding the End of a Recording......................................... 31

Index Search Functions..................................................... 32

Playback Zoom Function................................................... 33

Playback Digital Effect Functions ...................................... 33

Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 35

Audio Dubbing................................................................... 35

Special Features

Using a Memory Card........................................................ 36

Recording on the Memory Card......................................... 36

Playing Back Files from the Memory Card ........................ 39

Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette ........... 40

Slide Show......................................................................... 41

Creating a Title .................................................................. 42

Inserting a Title .................................................................. 42

Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental

Erasure (File Lock) ............................................................ 43

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card................ 43

Formatting a Memory Card................................................ 44

DPOF Setting..................................................................... 44

Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing)............................................. 45

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette ........................................................ 45

Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment

(Dubbing) ........................................................................ 46

Using the Software with a Computer ................................. 47

ArcSoft Software................................................................ 48

Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit............................ 49

Installing USB Driver.......................................................... 49

Connecting Computer and Palmcorder ............................. 49

Using the G726 Decoder ................................................... 50

Installing the G726 Decoder .............................................. 50

Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized...................... 51

To disconnect USB cable safely ........................................ 51

Verifying and updating driver ............................................. 52

If you no longer need software or driver (uninstall)............ 55

Notes ................................................................................. 56

Others

Indications.......................................................................... 57

Warning/Alarm Indications................................................. 59

Notes & Precautions .......................................................... 60

Cautions for Use ................................................................ 65

Explanation of Terms......................................................... 68

Specifications..................................................................... 69

Palmcorder Accessory System.......................................... 70

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)...................................................... 71

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)....... 72

Request for Service Notice (USA only).............................. 74

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............................ 75

Customer Services Directory ............................................. 76

Limited Warranty (For Canadian Customers) .................... 77

Index .................................................................................. 78

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido ................................... 79

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6

1)

2)

3)

PV-DAC11C

CGR-D16

4)

N2QAEC000003 CR2025

5)

VFC3766

6)

K2KC4CB00002

7)

8)

LSFT0259

LSFT0489

Before Using

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (

l

12)

≥

Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V 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) Battery Pack (

l

12)

≥

Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (

l

10, 11)

4) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord (

l

13)

5) A/V Cable (

l

35, 45)

6) SD Memory Card (

l

56)

7) CD-ROM :

USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (

l

49)

G726 Decoder (

l

47, 50)

ArcSoft Software (

l

47, 48)

Microsoft

®

and Windows

®

are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the

United States and other countries.

≥

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0, ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0,

ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

≥

All product / brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

≥

Intel

®

Pentium

®

is a registered trademark.

≥ i.LINK and “

¥

” are trademarks.

≥

IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.

≥

MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark.

≥

SD is a trademark.

8) USB Cable (

l

49)

9) Shoulder Strap (

l

13)

VFA0366

9)

VFC3506

1

2

4

3

PUSH

TO CLOSE

5, 6

5

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

4

7

Quick Guide

1

Charge the Battery.

(

l

12)

≥

Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and AC wall outlet.

≥

Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging process.)

≥

When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fully charged.

≥

Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, disconnect it.

3

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

2

Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder.

(

l

12)

≥

Attach the battery after tilting the Viewfinder upward.

2

OPEN/EJECT

3

Turn the Palmcorder on.

(

l

14)

≥

Slide the

1

Switch to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)

4

Insert the Cassette.

(

l

13)

≥

Slide the

2

lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette compartment cover.

≥

Insert the Cassette.

≥

Press the [PUSH/TO CLOSE]

3

to load the Cassette.

≥

Close the lower compartment Cover.

5

Start recording.

(

l

20)

≥

Press the

≥

Press the

4

Button. (Recording starts.)

4

Button again to pause the recording.

6

To watch the Playback Picture

6

Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back.

(

l

30)

≥

Slide the

≥

Push the

5

Switch to VCR mode. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)

6

Lever towards [

6

]. (Rewind the tape.)

≥

Push the

6

Lever towards [

1

]. (Playback starts.)

≥

Push the

6

Lever towards [

∫

]. (Playback stops.)

7

Turn the Palmcorder off.

(

l

14

)

≥

Set the

7

Switch to [OFF].

7

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

7

8

1)

2)

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17) 18)

3) 4) 5)

6) 7)

TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P

8) 9) 10)

FADE BACKLIGHT STILL

11)

PUSH

19)

FOCUS

20)

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

OPTICAL IMAGE

STABILIZER

W.B.

MENU

21) 22) 23)

SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG

PUSH

24) 25)

SEARCH

Controls and Components

1) LCD Monitor (

l

14, 67)

................................................................................................................................

......................................

≥

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.

................................................................................................................................

......................................

2) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (

l

14)

3) Microphone (built-in, stereo)

4) Accessory Shoe

≥

Accessories, such as a stereo microphone (not supplied), are attached here.

5) Speaker

6) Title Button [TITLE] (

l

42)

7) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (

l

29, 34, 42)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (

l

29)

8) Fade Button [FADE] (

l

22)

9) Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT] (

l

23)

10) Still Button [STILL] (

l

21)

11) Flash Open Button [PUSH] (

l

27)

12) Built-in Video Flash (

l

27)

13) Flash sensor

14) Focus Ring (

l

24)

15) Lens Hood (

l

67)

16) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR)

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LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and

DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG.

17) Tally Lamp (

l

20)

18) Remote Control Sensor (

l

11)

19) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK]

(

l

20, 24, 25, 26)

20) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER]

([EIS]) (

l

22)

21) Focus Button [FOCUS] (

l

24)

22) White Balance Button [W.B.] (

l

26)

23) Menu Button [MENU] (

l

15)

24) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (

l

15, 19, 24, 30, 31)

25) Operation Lever

Operates by pushing the lever to each direction.

A

: Reverse Search [

s

] (

l

20)

Rewind/Review [

6

] (

l

30)

Forward Search [

r

] (

l

20)

Fast Forward/Cue [

5

] (

l

30)

Recording Check [

S

] (

l

20)

B

: Playback [

1

] (

l

30, 39, 41)

Pushing it twice activates the Variable Speed Search mode.

C

: Stop [

∫

] (

l

30, 39, 41)

Operates by pressing.

D

: Pause [

;

] (

l

31, 41)

26)

27)

28)

29)

30)

31)

32)

33)

34)

47)

48)

49)

35)

TAPE CARD

36)

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

51)

A/V IN/OUT

PHONES

54)

52)

D.STILL PICTURE

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

56)

MIC

53)

TO PC

55)

57)

37)

38)

39)

40)

41)

42)

43)

44)

45)

50)

46)

26) Viewfinder (

l

14, 67)

.........................................................................................................................

≥

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.

.........................................................................................................................

27) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (

l

14)

28) Zoom Lever [W/T] (

l

21, 22)

29) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (

l

21, 36, 37)

30) Battery Eject Button [BATT PUSH] (

l

12)

31) Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B.] (

l

14, 20, 30, 39)

32) Battery Holder (

l

12)

33) Recording Start/Stop Button (

l

20)

34) Power Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (

l

14, 30, 39)

35) Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD] (

l

36)

36) Card Mode Selector [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] (

l

36, 37, 38, 39)

37) Sub Rec Button [START/PAUSE]

≥

This functions in the same manner as 33. Use either of these buttons depending on the recording angle.

38) Card Slot Cover (

l

36)

39) Card Slot (

l

36)

40) Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (

l

36)

41) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (

l

36)

42) Reset Button [RESET] (

l

72)

43) Cassette Compartment Window

44) Grip Belt (

l

13)

45) Shoulder Strap Holder (

l

13)

46) Cassette Holder (

l

13)

47) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (

l

13)

48) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (

l

13)

49) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (

l

13)

50) Tripod Receptacle

≥

Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod.

51) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [A/V IN/OUT] (

l

35, 45)

Headphone Jack [PHONES] (

l

62)

≥

Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Palmcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it.

52) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE]

53) USB Jack [TO PC] (

l

49)

54) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (

l

35, 45)

55) DV Input/Output Terminal (i.LINK) [

¥

] (

l

46)

≥

Connect this to the digital video equipment.

≥

“i.LINK” is the name of connectors in accordance with IEEE1394-1995.

“

¥

” is a logo marked on products comforming with the “i.LINK” specifications.

56) Microphone Jack [MIC] (

l

35, 63)

≥

Connect with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this jack is in use, the built-in microphone does not operate.)

57) White Balance Sensor (

l

68)

9

10

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP

COUNTER RESET TITLE

ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

STILL ADV

E

INDEX

K

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

FF/

W

5

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

W

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

SET

11)

12)

13)

14)

15)

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


MULTI/

P-IN-P

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REC A.DUB

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INDEX

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SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

FF/

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5

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

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ITEM

SET

26)

27)

28)

29)

30)

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24)

25)

20)

21)

22)

8)

9)

10)

6)

7)

16)

17)

18)

19)

Remote Controller

Using the wireless remote controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from a distance.

Remote Controller Buttons

1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (

l

59)

2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (

l

35)

3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (

l

68)

4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (

l

59)

5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Button [MULTI/P-IN-P]

(

l

29, 34, 40, 42)

6) Recording Button [REC] (

l

45, 46)

7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (

l

35)

8) Upward Direction Button [

π

] (for Playback Zoom Function) (

l

33)

9) Left/Right Direction Button [

∑

,

∏

] (for Playback Zoom Function)

(

l

33)

10) Downward Direction Button [

∫

] (for Playback Zoom Function)

(

l

33)

11) Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [

E

,

D

]

(

E

: reverse direction,

D

: normal direction) (

l

31)

12) Index Search Button [

:

,

9

]

(

:

: reverse direction,

9

normal direction) (

l

32)

13) Selection Button [SELECT] (

l

33)

14) Store Button [STORE] (

l

33)

15) Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (

l

33)

16) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (

l

21, 22, 30, 33)

17) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR. SEARCH] (

l

30)

18) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (

l

33)

19) Speed Selection Button [

π

,

∫

] (for variable speed search function)

(

l

30)

The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder.

20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (

l

21, 36)

21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (

l

20)

22) Title Button [TITLE] (

l

42)

23) Menu Button [MENU] (

l

15)

24) Item Set Button [SET] (

l

15)

25) Item Select Button [ITEM] (

l

15)

26) Fast-forward/Cue Button [

5

] (

l

30)

27) Play Button [

1

] (

l

30, 31, 39)

28) Rewind/Review Button [

6

] (

l

30)

29) Pause Button [

;

] (

l

31, 39)

30) Stop Button [

∫

] (

l

30, 31, 39)

1

2

3

1

ª

Inserting a Button-type Battery

Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type battery.

1

While pressing the Stopper

1

, pull out the Battery Holder.

2

Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (

r

) facing upward.

3

Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.

≥

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.

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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. VSBW0004 (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.

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15˚

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Using 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: Approximately 15 degrees in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis

≥

The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors, or under strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within the above ranges.

≥

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

When two 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:

[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.

11

12

1

2

Power Supply

ª

Using the AC Adaptor

1

Slide theViewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.

2

Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the

Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.

3

Connect the DC connector plug to the [DC OUT] Jack on the

AC Adaptor.

4

Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.

≥

Before disconnecting the power supply, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF].

3

4

1

2

2

PUSH

BATT

ª

Using 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 [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

2

≥

When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

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

[BATT PUSH] Button

2

, slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to disconnect it.

≥

For other notes, see page 60.

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

1

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

CGR-D08A/1B

A

CGR-D16A/1B

B

A

CGR-D28A/1B

B

A

CGR-D53A/1K

B

A

B

1 h.

1 h 20 min.

(1 h 5 min.)

2 h.

2 h 35 min.

(2 h 10 min.)

3 h 15 min.

4 h 30 min.

(3 h 40 min.)

5 h 20 min.

8 h 25 min.

(6 h 55 min.)

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Charging Time and Available Recording Time

A

Charging Time

B

Maximum Continuous Recording Time

≥

“1 h 20 min.” indicates 1 hour and 20 minutes.

≥

Battery CGR-D16 is supplied.

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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 68 x

F (20 x

C) and humidity of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

1

3

2

Lens Cap and Grip Belt

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the

Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

1

Attach the longer loop of the Lens Cap Cord to the Lens

Cap.

2

Attach the shorter loop to the grip belt.

3

Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.

≥

The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the grip belt

1

. (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.)

1

1

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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

Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder

Strap Holder on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap.

2

Fold the tip 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.

2

1

2

3

PUSH

TO CLOSE

R E C

SAVE

1

4

OPEN/EJECT

1

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Inserting a Cassette

When power is supplied to the Palmcorder, the cassette can be taken out without turning the Palmcorder on.

1

Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever to the right and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment.

2

Insert a Cassette.

3

Close the Cassette Compartment and lock the Cassette

Compartment by pressing the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark.

4

Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥


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Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider

1

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.)

13

1, 2

3

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting

Modes

Turn on the power first and then select Modes.

ª

How to Turn on the Power

1

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the center Button

1

.

≥

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ª

How to Switch Modes

2

Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

≥

With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera

Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

≥

The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ª

How to Turn off the Power

3

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the center Button.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

14

1

2

180

x

2

3

1

2

1

12:30:45AM

OCT 15 2002

1

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

2

PUSH

OPEN

3

90

x

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS

LOW||||----HIGH

LCD COLOR LEVEL

LOW||||----HIGH

EVF BRIGHTNESS

LOW||||----HIGH

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

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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 Slide the Viewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.

≥

The Viewfinder angle is adjusted upward.

2

Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob

1

.

Using the LCD Monitor

With the LCD Monitor open, you can also record the picture while watching it.

1

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

2

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring out the LCD Monitor about 90

x

in the direction of the arrow.

3

≥

The Viewfinder goes off.

3

Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

≥

The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 x

2

from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90 x

3

to the downward direction. Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder.

Closing the LCD monitor

Push the LCD Monitor until the [PUSH OPEN] Button is securely locked.

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Adjusting 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]

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.

2

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.

Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor

Set the [LCD MODE] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [BRIGHT].

≥

These adjustments do not affect the recorded images.

≥


1

2

3

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

MENU

1


PUSH

1

2, 3, 4, 5

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

1.CAMERA SETUP

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.CARD SETUP

4.MULTI-PICTURES

5.RECORDING SETUP

6.DISPLAY SETUP

7.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2

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

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

3

CARD FUNCTIONS

1.DELETE CARD FILE

2.CARD EDITING

3.DISPLAY SETUP

4.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

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Using the Menu Screen

To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus.

1

Press the [MENU] Button.

≥

When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed.

1

≥

When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed.

2

≥

When the [CARD P.B.] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is displayed.

3

2

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.

≥

Rotate the [PUSH] dial to display the items highlighted.

3

Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.

4

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.

5

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.

≥

While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to record or play back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording.

≥

The above operations can be carried out using the Remote Controller.

(

l

10)

≥

To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button

4

on the Remote

Controller.

≥

To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button

5

on the

Remote Controller.

≥

To set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET] Button

6

on the Remote Controller.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before

Turning the Palmcorder off, the selected setting may not be retained.

15

16

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

CAMERA SETUP

PROG.AE

OFF 5 7

4 Ω º

PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF

D.ZOOM

CINEMA

REC MODE

OFF 25 120

OFF ON

NORMAL FRAME

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

7)

8)

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT1 OFF MULTI P-IN-P

WIPE MIX STROBE

MAGICPIX TRAIL

MOSAIC MIRROR

EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA

MONO SOLARI

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

9)

10)

11)

12)

CARD SETUP

PICTURE QUALITY

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

LOW LIGHT SHOT OFF AUTO

CREATE TITLE

---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

13)

14)

15)

16)

MULTI-PICTURES

SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL

SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW

SWING OFF ON

P-IN-P 1 2 3 4

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

17)

18)

19)

20)

21)

22)

23)

24)

RECORDING SETUP

REC-SPEED SP LP

AUDIO-REC 12bit

16bit

2HOUR DAY

WIND-CUT

ZOOM MIC

OFF ON

OFF ON

ON AUTO

FLASH

RED EYE REDUCTION OFF ON

FLASH LEVEL s

NORMAL r

RETURN

PUSH

---- YES

MENU TO EXIT

25)

26)

27)

28)

29)

30)

31)

32)

33)

34)

35)

36)

37)

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE

C.RESET

T.CODE

---- YES

DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF

LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT

LCD/EVF SET ---- YES

RETURN

PUSH

---- YES

MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS

REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF

TALLY LED OFF ON

BEEP

SHUTTER

CLOCK-SET

OFF ON

OFF ON

---- YES

SELF-REC NORMAL MIRROR

VOICE POWER SAVE OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

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

23)

2) Progressive PhotoShot

TM

Mode [PROGRESSIVE]

(

l

21)

3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

(

l

22)

4) Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA]

(

l

23)

5) Recording Mode [REC MODE]

(

l

21)

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]

(

l

28)

8) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]

(

l

28)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE]

(

l

36)

10) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY]

(

l

37)

11) Low Light Recording to (to Card) [LOW LIGHT SHOT]

(

l

63)

12) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE]

(

l

42)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

13) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE]

(

l

29)

14) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED]

(

l

29)

15) Swing Mode [SWING]

(

l

29)

16) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P]

(

l

29)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

17) Recording Speed Mode [REC-SPEED]

(

l

19)

18) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC]

(

l

19, 35)

19) Index Mode [INDEX]

(

l

32)

20) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT]

≥

If this function is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone can be reduced for recording.

21) Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC]

(

l

21)

22) Flash [FLASH]

(

l

27)

23) Red Eye Reduction [RED EYE REDUCTION]

(

l

27)

24) Flash Level [FLASH LEVEL]

(

l

27)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

25) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME]

(

l

59)

26) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY]

(

l

59)

27) Counter Reset [C.RESET]

(

l

68)

≥

Set the counter value to zero. However, it cannot reset the Time Code.

28) Display Mode [DISPLAY]

(

l

59)

29) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE]

(

l

14)

30) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET]

(

l

14)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

31) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE]

(

l

11)

32) Recording Lamp [TALLY LED]

(

l

20)

33) Beep Sound [BEEP]

(

l

60)

34) Shutter Effect [SHUTTER]

(

l

21)

35) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK-SET]

(

l

19)

36) Self-Recording [SELF-REC]

(

l

20)

37) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE]

(

l

64)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

6)

PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

BLANK SEARCH ---- YES

RECORD TO CARD ---- YES

INDEX PHOTO SCENE

AUDIO

AUDIO OUT

ST1 ST2 MIX

STEREO L R

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

7)

8)

DIGITAL EFFECT

EFFECT OFF ON

EFFECT SELECT

OFF MULTI WIPE MIX

STROBE NEGA SEPIA

MONO TRAIL SOLARI

MOSAIC MIRROR

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

9)

10)

CARD SETUP

PICTURE QUALITY

FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

CREATE TITLE ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

11)

12)

13)

MULTI-PICTURES

SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL

PHOTO SCENE

SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW

SWING OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

14)

15)

RECORDING SETUP

REC-SPEED SP LP

AUDIO-REC 12bit 16bit

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

16)

17)

18)

AV IN/OUT SETUP

AV JACK

IN/OUT OUT/PHONES

A.DUB INPUT

DV OUT

MIC AV IN

OFF ON

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

19)

DISPLAY SETUP


C.DISPLAY LINEAR MEMORY

T.CODE

C.RESET ---- YES


REC DATA OFF ON



RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS


CLOCK SET ---- YES

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH]

(

l

31)

2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD]

(

l

37)

3) Index Search Mode [INDEX]

(

l

32)

4) Audio Selector [AUDIO]

(

l

35)

5) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT]

(

l

62)

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT]

(

l

33, 34)

8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT]

(

l

33, 34)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY]

(

l

37)

10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE]

(

l

42)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE]

(

l

34)

12) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED]

(

l

34)

13) Swing Mode [SWING]

(

l

34)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

14) Recording Speed Mode [REC-SPEED]

(

l

19, 45, 46)

15) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC]

(

l

19, 35)

[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu

16) AV Jack [AV JACK]

(

l

35, 45, 62)

17) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT]

(

l

35)

18) AD Conversion Output [DV OUT]

(

l

46)


19) Camera Data [REC DATA]

≥

If you set [REC DATA] to [ON], the settings (shutter speed

(

l

24)

, iris

(

l

25)

and white balance settings

(

l

26)

, etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. [---] appears on the display when there is no data.

≥

The settings information may not displayed properly if the camera data of this Palmcorder are played back on other equipment.

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.

≥

When pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV

Terminal.

≥

When displaying a list of titles.

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.


≥

Same as described on page 16.

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

17

18

1)

2)

3)

DELETE CARD FILE

1.DELETE FILE

BY SELECTION

2.DELETE ALL FILES

3.DELETE TITLE

BY SELECTION

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

4)

5)

6)

7)

8)

9)

CARD EDITING

RECORD TO TAPE ---- YES

FILE SEARCH ---- YES

FILE LOCK - ---- YES

SLIDE SHOW ---- YES

DPOF SETTING ---- YES

CARD FORMAT ---- YES

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP


C.DISPLAY LINEAR MEMORY

T.CODE

C.RESET ---- YES




RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS


CLOCK-SET ---- YES

VOICE POWER SAVE OFF ON

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]

[DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu

1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTION]

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2) Deleting All Files [DELETE ALL FILES]

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3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION]

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[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4) Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE]

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5) Searching a File [FILE SEARCH]

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6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK]

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7) Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW]

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8) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING]

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9) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT]

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≥



≥


A

10)

11)

12)

13)

14)

FILE SEARCH

DELETE FILE

FILE LOCK

DPOF SETTING

EXIT

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.

10) [FILE SEARCH]:

The [FILE SEARCH] Menu for finding files by number appears.

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11) [DELETE FILE]:

The [DELETE FILE] Menu for deleting the file being displayed appears.

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Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears.

12) [FILE LOCK]:

The [FILE LOCK] Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of files (Lock

Setting) being displayed appears.

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Use this Menu after the file to be locked appears.

13) [DPOF SETTING]:

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears.

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Use this Menu after the picture whose

DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared.

14) [EXIT]:

For terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

CLOCK-SET

YEAR :2002

MONTH :OCT

DAY :10

HOUR : 2PM

MINUTE:30

PUSH MENU TO RETURN


PUSH

1, 2

MENU

1, 3

Setting Date and Time

1

Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK-SET] >> [YES].

2

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, ...

3

Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.

≥

The clock operation starts from [00] second.

≥

The menu will disappear when the 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 is lit, the internal lithium battery is near discharge.

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.

CAMERA FUNCTIONS

1.CAMERA SETUP

2.DIGITAL EFFECT

3.CARD SETUP

4.MULTI-PICTURES

5.RECORDING SETUP

6.DISPLAY SETUP

7.OTHER FUNCTIONS

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1

RECORDING SETUP

REC-SPEED SP LP

AUDIO-REC 12bit

INDEX 2HOUR

WIND-CUT

ZOOM MIC

OFF

OFF

FLASH

ON AUTO

RED EYE REDUCTION ON

OFF

FLASH LEVEL NORMAL r

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2

RECORDING SETUP

REC-SPEED

AUDIO-REC

SP

12bit

INDEX

WIND-CUT

2HOUR

OFF

16bit

ZOOM MIC

FLASH

OFF

ON AUTO

RED EYE REDUCTION ON

OFF

FLASH LEVEL NORMAL r

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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.

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.

≥

Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode.

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Audio Recording Mode

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.

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20

2

TAPE CARD

1 CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

2

1

REC

RECORD

4

PAUSE

PAUSE

3, 4

6

5

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

7

SEARCH

8 x

° x

°

3

REC/PAUSE

3, 4

CAMERA Mode

Recording

1

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

≥

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

1

2

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector towards [TAPE].

3

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥

Recording starts.

≥

After the [RECORD] Indication is displayed, it changes to [REC].

≥

The Tally Lamp (LED Lamp)

2

3

lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. The Tally Lamp does not light up if the [TALLY LED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS]

Sub-menu is set to [OFF].

4

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording.

≥

[PAUSE] Indication 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.

≥

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.)

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ª

To Check the Recording

By pushing the Operation Lever towards [

S

]

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.

ª

To View the recorded scene while the Recording is paused (Camera Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the Operation Lever towards [ j

]

6

or [ i

]

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 Operation Lever is pushed towards [ j

], images are played back in the reverse direction.

≥

When the Operation Lever is pushed towards [ i

], images are played back in the forward direction.

ª

Self-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 FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to

[MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode)

Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

≥

If [MIRROR] is selected, only recording Indication [

¥

], recording pause

Indication [

¥;

], Card PhotoShot Indication [ ] and Remaining Battery

Power Indication [ x

] are displayed

8

. 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.

ª

To Finish the Recording

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].

≥


2

PHOTO

SHOT

1

TAPE CARD

1

PHOTO

2

STILL

1

t

W

T

5

t

W T

10

t

W

PHOTO

1

Z.MIC

1

T

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately

7 seconds each on the Cassette.

1

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].

2

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

≥

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.

ª

Progressive PhotoShot

TM

Mode

With the Progressive PhotoShot

TM

Mode, you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function.

≥

After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to

[ON] or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause

Mode. [

æ

] is displayed.

1

≥

This Function may not work with some function settings.

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≥

If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].

ª

Frame Moving Picture (Frame Mode)

Frame moving-picture recording makes it possible to obtain natural still pictures with a high picture quality, even when the scenes involve a lot of movement recording frame still pictures continuously at a rate of 30 frames a second. (It is also possible to record sound.)

≥

After setting [REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to

[FRAME], press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

≥

When [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME], the Digital Effect 1 Function

([EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-menu) cannot be used.

≥

For normal recording set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL].

ª

Continuous PhotoShot

If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the

Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] 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 Progressive

PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)

ª

Digital 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.

≥

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 the still pictures taken in the Continuous PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still

Picture Mode, PhotoShot index signals are not recorded.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Zoom In/Out Functions

It gives special effects to the Palmcorder by Recording objects close by or with wide-angle shot.

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 further towards

[W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.

Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)

When the zoom magnification is 1 a

, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inches (35 mm) from the lens. With this, small subjects, such as insects, can be recorded.

To Use the Zoom Microphone Function

Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording audio.

≥

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.

≥

When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD], the Zoom Microphone

Function does not work.

≥


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2

MENU

1


PUSH

Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1 k

to 10 k

magnification. With the digital zooming Function, you can select a magnification of 25 k

or 120 k

.

1

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>

[D.ZOOM] >> [25

t

] or [120

t

].

≥

25 k

: Digital zooming to 25 k

≥

120 k

: Digital zooming to 120 k

2

To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T] or towards [W].

≥

As the magnification of digital zooming increases, the quality of image may deteriorate.

Cancelling the Digital Zooming Function

Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].

≥


30

t

W

D.ZOOM

T

22

FADE

1, 3

1, 3

OPTICAL IMAGE

STABILIZER

1

2

PHOTO

SHOT

2

EIS

2

MEGA

EIS

1

2

2

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Optical Image Stabilizer Function

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.

≥

If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images.

1

Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button until the

[EIS] Indication

1

appears.

2

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or [PHOTO SHOT]

Button to start recording.

MEGA EIS (Optical Image Stabilizer) Function

This function increases the effect. We recommend using MEGA EIS (Optical

Image Stabilizer) Function when performing Card Photo Shot Function.

3

Press the [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] Button repeatedly until the [

MEGA

EIS] Indication

2

appears.

≥


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In

1

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

When the image is completely gone, press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to start recording.

3

Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting recording.

≥

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

Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.

≥

The image fades out gradually.

2

About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, press the recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

3

Release the [FADE] Button.

≥


1

CINEMA

Cinema Function

This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.

1


[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].

≥


MENU

1


PUSH

1

BACKLIGHT

1

ª

2

4

2


PUSH

1

3

5

1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

MENU

2

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Backlight Compensation Function

This prevents a subject from being recorded darker in backlight. (Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)

1

Press the [BACKLIGHT] Button.

≥

The [

ª

] Indication

1

flashes and then is displayed.

To resume normal Recording

Press the Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT].

≥

When the [BACKLIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter.

≥

By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation

Function is cancelled.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Recording in Special Situations

(Program AE)

Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.

1

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].

≥

The [MNL] Indication appears.

2


[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [

5

], [

7

], [

4

], [

Ω

], [

º

].

≥

The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.

[

5

] Sports Mode

1

For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports 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

Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.

[

Ω

] 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.

Cancelling the Program AE Function

Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the

Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥


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3

2

MNL

MF

1

2

1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

FOCUS

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.

1


≥

The [MNL] Indication

1

appears.

2

Press the [FOCUS] Button.

≥

The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode)

2

appears.

3

Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.

To Resume Automatic Adjustment

Press the [FOCUS] Button to turn off the [MF] Indication. Or, set the Mode

Selector Switch to [AUTO].

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1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

2, 3


PUSH

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects.

1


≥


1

appears.

2

Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed

Indication

2

appears.

3

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.

The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment

1/60

–

1/8000 (or 1/30

–

1/500 in Card Mode)

The standard shutter speed is 1/60 (or 1/30 in Card Mode).

Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster and light level to be lower.

≥

When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up to 1/500 can be used.


Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥


MNL

1/100

1

2

1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

2, 3


PUSH

MNL

1/60

F3.4

0dB

1

2

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)

You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.

1


≥


1

appears.

2

Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication

2

appears.

3

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.

Adjustable Range of the Iris

CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F1.7,

OPEN (Opened) 0dB, 3dB, ..., 18dB

When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.

When a value closer to [OPEN] 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.


Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥


1

2

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

AE LOCK

1/60

F3.4

0dB

1

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Recording with a Fixed Brightness

(AE Lock Function)

This is a function for setting a fixed brightness. When recording in light with an extreme difference in the brightness of the background and the subject, such as a person standing in front of a dark background, the person can be recorded brightly if the brightness is adjusted to the person.

1

After setting to Camera Mode, press the [W/T] zoom Lever

toward [T] and zoom in to the part you want to record.

2

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].

≥

The [

AE LOCK

] Indication

1 flashes to indicate that the brightness is fixed. Afterwards, it lights up white.

To fix your desired brightness

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL] first and adjust the Shutter Speed and Iris to the desired color in step 2, and then set the Mode Selector Switch to [AE LOCK].

To cancel AE Lock Function

Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO] or [MANUAL].

≥

Set the AE Lock again when [TAPE/CARD] Selector is switched after the

AE Lock has been set. (The brightness setting may be changed.)

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1

2

3

10 000K

9 000K

8 000K

7 000K

6 000K

1)

5 000K

4 000K

3 000K

2 000K

9)

1 000K

10)

3

8)

7)

4

5

1

6)

5)

4)

1

2

W.B.

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

1

AUTO

MANUAL

AE LOCK

2, 3

W.B.

MNL

3)

2)

Recording in Natural Colors

(White Balance)

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.

1


≥


2

Press the [W.B.] Button until the desired White Balance

Mode Indication appears.

1

Automatic White Balance Adjustment

2

Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lamp)

3

Outdoor Mode

4

Fluorescent light Mode

5

The White Balance setting that was previously set manually


Press the [W.B.] Button until none of the White Balance Mode Indication appears. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

≥


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Adjusting White Balance Manually

When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode.

1


≥


2

Press the [W.B.] Button repeatedly until the [

1

] Indication is displayed.

3

Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject, and then keep the [W.B.] Button 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.


Press the [W.B.] Button until none of the White Balance Mode Indication appears. Or, set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].

ª

About White Balance Sensor

The White Balance Sensor

1

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.

Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject is found on the left but 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

7) Halogen light bulb

8) Incandescent light bulb

9) Sunrise and sunset

10) Candlelight

≥


1

PUSH

4

PHOTO

SHOT

4

3

STILL

MENU

2


PUSH

2

£ ß

2 1

Using the Video Flash

The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.

1

Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.

2

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]>>

[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].

≥

If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity.

3

Press the [STILL] Button.

≥

Video Flash is set off.

4

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop

Button.

≥

Video Flash is not set off when recording.

≥

If either [

ß

], [

ß i

] or [

ß j

] Indication is lit, flash is set off. If flashing or dark,

Video Flash is not set off.

≥

The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 meters in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded by using the

Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 meters.

≥

Object of recording may appear dark if flash is set off in front of white background.

≥

Using Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied) can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect.

Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash

Brightness of the Video Flash can be set in [FLASH LEVEL] on the

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

Set [FLASH LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to desired

Flash Level.

≥

Normally, set it to [NORMAL] ([

ß

] Indication

1

appears).

≥

If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] setting, set it to [ i

] ([

ß i

]

Indication appears), if it is too much, set it to [ j

] ([

ß j

] Indication appears).

To reduce the “Red Eye” phenomenon

Set the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>

[RED EYE REDUCTION] >> [ON].

≥

The [

£

] Indication

2

appears when Video Flash is opened.

≥

You may still experience red eye phenomenon, depending on recording conditions.

≥


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1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P

3) WIPE 4) MIX

5) STROBE

6) MAGICPIX 7) TRAIL

8) MOSAIC 9) MIRROR

10) NEGA 11) SEPIA

12) MONO 13) SOLARI

MENU

1


1

PUSH

2, 3, 4

MIX

MIX

MIX

WIPE

WIPE

WIPE

Digital Effect Functions

This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special effects to the scene.

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) [MAGICPIX] Gain-up Mode

≥

Brightens images electronically.

≥

Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.

7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode

≥

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) [MONO] 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.

Cancelling the digital effect

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or

[EFFECT2] >> [OFF].

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Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

Wipe Mode:

Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.

Mix Mode:

While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out.

1

Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX] after pressing the [MENU] Button.

≥

The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.

2

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start Recording.

3

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

].

4

Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the

Recording.

≥

The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene.

≥


4

PHOTO

SHOT

4

1

2

4

PHOTO

SHOT

4

3

MULTI/P-IN-P

MENU

1, 2


1, 2

PUSH

MENU

1, 2


PUSH

1

3

MULTI/P-IN-P

1

3

2

4

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Multi-Picture Mode

Strobe Multi-Picture Mode

1

:

You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.

Manual Multi-Picture Mode

2

:

You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.

After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >>

[EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]...

1

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [MULTI-PICTURES] >>

[SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL].

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

[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.

When [MANUAL] is selected:

≥

You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures.

2

Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.

3

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.

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 one by one, they cannot be displayed again.

≥


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Picture-in-Picture Mode

You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.

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 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.

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1

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

A

C

3

2 3

2

SE


PUSH

4

1

2 1


SE

PUSH

2

B

!

D

R

!

VCR Mode

Playing Back

The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.

1

Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode.

≥

The [VCR] Lamp lights up.

1

2

Push the Operation Lever towards [

6

] 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.

3


1

] to start playback.

To Stop Playback

Push the Operation Lever towards [

∫

]

2

.

≥

If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played back, the screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns appear.

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Adjusting 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.

To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button 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.

≥

When the Playback Zoom Function is in use, the sound volume cannot be adjusted.

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Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

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Cue/Review Playback

Cue Playback

A


5

]

1

during playback.

Review Playback

B


6

]

2

during playback.

≥

If the Operation Lever is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or

Review Playback until you release it.

≥

If the Operation Lever is pushed briefly, Cue Playback or Review Playback continues even when it is released.

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Hyper 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.

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Variable Speed Search Function

The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.

1

During playback, push the Operation Lever towards [

1

].

≥

[1 k!

] Indication appears.

C

2

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed.

The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search

Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5 k

(slow playback, SP mode only), 1/3 k

(slow playback, LP mode only),1 k

, 2 k

, 5 k

,

10 k

, and 20 k

.

≥

The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller’s the

[VAR.SEARCH] Button, the [

π

] Button and the [

∫

] Button.

Resuming Normal Playback


1

].

≥

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.

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Repeat Playback

If you continue to push the Operation Lever towards [

1

] 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].)

1

2

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

V

/REW

6

STILL ADV

E

PLAY

1

PAUSE

;

FF/

W

5

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

K

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

W

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

SET

2

Slow Motion Playback

This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed.

1

Press the [

1

] Button.

2

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.

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.


Press the [

1

] Button.

1

2

SEARC


PUSH

1

1

2

3

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

T

6

PLAY

1

FF/

W

5

STILL ADV

E

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

K

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

W

P.B.

ZOOM

3

1

MENU


1

PUSH

BLANK

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Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

This Palmcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance playback.

1


1

] or press the [

1

]

Button on the Remote Controller.

2


;

] or press the [

;

]

Button on the Remote Controller.

≥

The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.

3

Press the [

E

] Button or the [

D


Controller.

≥

With each pressing 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 one frame at a time until the Button is released.


Press the [

1

] Button or [

;

] Button on the Remote Controller.

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Jog Playback

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.

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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.

1

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>

[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].

≥

The [BLANK] Indication 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


∫

].

31

32

2

S 1

1

MENU


1

PUSH

2

3

4

2

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

STILL ADV

E

FF/

W

5

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

K

SELECT

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

W

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

SET

1

1

INDEX

Index Search Functions

To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.

PhotoShot Index Signal

These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in

PhotoShot Mode

(

l

21)

.

When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode

(

l

21)

, 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.

≥

If [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

1

flashes for a few seconds.)

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PhotoShot Index Search

1


[INDEX] >> [PHOTO].

2

Press the [

9

] Button

1

or the [

:

] Button

2

on the


≥

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.

ª

Scene Index Search

1


[INDEX] >> [SCENE].

2

Press the [

9

] Button

1

or the [

:

] Button

2

on the


≥

When the corresponding Button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication

2 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 playback the first few seconds of each. (To cancel, press the [

1

] Button

4

.)

3

or the [

∫

] Button

≥


OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

T

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

STOP

∫

FF/

W

5

STILL ADV

E

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

K

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

W

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

SET

2

1

3

ZOOM 5

t

1

2

1

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

A.DUB

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

FF/

W

5

STILL ADV

E

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

K

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

W

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

P.B.DIGITAL

1

2

3

4

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

A.DUB

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

STILL ADV

E

INDEX

K

PAUSE

;

STOP

∫

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

FF/

W

5

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

W

P.B.

ZOOM

ITEM

SET

WIPE

Playback Zoom Function

A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.

1

During playback, press the Playback Zoom Button

[P.B. ZOOM] on the Remote Controller.

≥

The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size.

Changing the Zoom Magnification

2

Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller.

≥

You can increase the magnification up to 10 a

.

Changing the enlarged area of an image

3

Press the Arrow Button (

π

,

∑

,

∏

,

∫

) on the Remote controller that points to the area you want to enlarge.

Cancelling the Playback Zoom Function

Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller.

≥


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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.

1

Press the [

1

] Button.

2

Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller and select desired Digital Effect .

≥

When the [SELECT] Button is pressed repeatedly, the Digital Effect selection changes.

MULTI

)

WIPE

)

MIX

)

STROBE

)

NEGA

)

SEPIA

)

MONO

)

TRAIL

)

SOLARI

)

MOSAIC

)

MIRROR

≥

The same setting can also be set using the [DIGITAL EFFECT] on the

[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.

Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily

Press the [OFF/ON] Button

1

to clear or restart the digital effect. When the

Digital effect is paused temporarily, the selected effect’s indication flashes.

Cancelling the Digital Effect

Press the [SELECT] Button on the Remote Controller repeatedly until the

Digital Effect Indication is cleared.

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Playback with Wipe Mode and Mix Mode

1

Press the [

1

] Button.

2

Press the [SELECT] Button of the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX].

3

Press the [STORE] Button at the moment you want to save as a still picture.

≥

The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [

B

] or [

C

].

4

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.

≥

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 is used, the effect will stop temporarily at that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button again will bring back the effect.

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1

2

3

1,

1

SHUTTER/IRIS/

VOL/JOG

PUSH

4

MULTI/P-IN-P

MENU

3

1, 2

2

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

T

V

/REW

6

STILL ADV

E

PLAY

1

FF/

W

5

PAUSE STILL ADV

; D

INDEX

K

SELECT

STOP

∫

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

INDEX

L

MENU

OFF/ON

P.B.DIGITAL

ITEM

W

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

4

ª

Playing 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.

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

[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.

2

Exit the Menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.

3

Play back the tape.

≥

If you select Index mode, it is not necessary to play back the tape.

4


≥

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 [MULTI] Button after 9 screens 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 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.

≥

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 on the Remote Controller or push the Operation Lever towards [

∫

].

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.

2

≥

The selected picture is marked with a red frame.

2

Press the Index Button [

:

] or [

9

]

4

on the Remote controller.

≥

Still picture playback takes place at the selected picture.

≥


Playing Back on Your TV

By connecting your Palmcorder with 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

Connect the [A/V IN/OUT] Jack of the Palmcorder to 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 the S-Video Cable (not supplied)

2

, too.

Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen

Press the [OSD] Button

3 on the Remote Controller.

≥

Be sure to select the proper input on your TV. (If necessary, consult your

TV’s operating instructions.)

≥

If you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals, the screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns appear.

≥

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.

1, 2

MENU


1, 2

PUSH

3

3, 5

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


ZOOM

T

MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

V

/REW

6

PLAY

1

INDEX

K

SELECT

STOP

∫

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

FF/

W

5

STILL ADV

E

PAUSE

;

STILL ADV

D

INDEX

L

MENU

OFF/ON

W

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

P.B.DIGITAL

4

1

A.DUB

;

2

A.DUB

!

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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.)

≥

Audio Dubbing cannot be performed onto recordings made in LP Mode.

(

l

19)

1

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]

>> [IN/OUT].

2

And then select [A.DUB INPUT] >> [MIC] or [AV IN].

≥

Set to [AV IN] when external sound equipment is used, or set to [MIC] when an external or built-in microphone is used.

3

Press the [

1

] Button, and then press the [

;

] Button at the point where you want to start dubbing.

4

Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller.

≥

[A.DUB

;


1

5

To start Audio Dubbing, press the [

;


Controller.

≥

[A.DUB

!


2

To Stop Audio Dubbing

Press the [

;

] Button on the Remote Controller.

The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again.

Playing Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing

(For 12 bit Audio Recording)

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [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.

≥


35

36

5

PHOTO

SHOT

1

TAPE CARD

2

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

1

OPEN

2

1

3

2

3, 4

MENU


3, 4

PUSH

F 7

640

PICTURE

Special Features

Using a Memory Card

A Card can be used to record files or play back files.

≥

Use genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard only.

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Inserting a Card

Before inserting a Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder.

1

Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right and open the Card Slot

Cover.

2

While holding the Card with its cut corner facing right

1

, insert it into the Card Slot.

3

Close the Card Slot Cover.

Taking out a Card

Open the Card Slot cover and push the side of the card in the middle and then pull it straight out to remove the card.

≥

After removing the card, close the Card Slot cover.

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[ACCESS] Lamp

While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card (reading, recording, playback, erasing, moving of images), the [ACCESS] Lamp

2

lights up.

≥

While the [ACCESS] Lamp is on,

never

attempt to: open the Card Slot

Cover, pull out the Card, turn off the Palmcorder power, or switch the

[TAPE/CARD] Selector. Such actions will damage the Card and cause the

Palmcorder to malfunction.

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Recording on the Memory Card

Three kinds of data can be recorded by selecting with the

[STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector. When recording still pictures, select [STILL]

(Card PhotoShot), when recording moving pictures, select [MPEG4] (MPEG4

Recording), when recording voice, select [VOICE] (Voice Recorder Function).

≥

If the [TAPE/CARD] 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] Selector is set to [CARD], you cannot record to the

Tape.

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Card 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.

The size of images that are recorded using this Palmcorder is approximately

1,680,000 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.

Recording from the Palmcorder Lens (Camera Mode)

1

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].

2

Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL].

3

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >>

[PICTURE SIZE] >> [1488

k

1128] or [640

k

480].

4

Set the [PICTURE QUALITY] to desired picture quality.

5

Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥

The [

PICTURE

] Indication will light in red.

≥

Mega-pixel recording (when you select [1488 k

1128] in step 3) is useful for taking clear pictures, but the following functions are disabled during megapixel recording.

≥

Digital zooming

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Digital Effect functions

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Title In/Creation

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≥

The power is automatically turned off after about 5 minutes when a card has been inserted.

≥

When recording dark scenes, set [LOW LIGHT SHOT] on the

[CARD SETUP] to [AUTO] and then record.

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4,

4

PHOTO

SHOT

1,

2 TAPE CARD

2,

3

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

3,

1

,

1

MENU

3,

1

,

PUSH

1


F 7

640

PICTURE

ª

Card PhotoShot (continued)

Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)

1


2


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.

≥

The size of the images input externally or recorded from a tape to the card becomes [640 k

480].

≥

While the image is being recorded, it stays still for a few seconds.

Recording from other equipment

1

Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>

[CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired picture quality.

2


3


4

Input the picture from the other equipment then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button at the desired scene.

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 (16MB)

When the picture size is 1488

t

1128:

[FINE] (high image quality):

[NORMAL] (Normal): approximately 18 pictures approximately 30 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 40 pictures

When the picture size is 640

t

480:

[FINE] (high image quality):

[NORMAL] (Normal): approximately 100 pictures approximately 200 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 400 pictures

≥


1

2

MENU


2

PUSH

SE

1

;

TAPE

%

CARD

NOW WRITING

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a cassette

The Palmcorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo Index signals.

After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode (

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1

Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before the point where picture transfer is to commence.

2


[RECORD TO CARD] >> [YES].

≥

Search starts from the current Cassette position, and images with

Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially.

≥

While copying, the Indication

1

appears.

To Stop the Transfer of Images


∫

].

≥


37

38

1,

1

, 1

TAPE CARD

2,

2

, 2

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

3,

3

, 3

1

TAPE

CARD

2

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

3

R:0h20m

MPEG4

ª

Recording the Moving Pictures (MPEG4)

You can record moving pictures for e-mailing on a Memory Card. The recorded data can be also played back on Windows Media Player.

Recording from the Palmcorder Lens (Camera Mode)

1


2

Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [MPEG4].

3


≥

It takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording.

≥

During recording, the [ ] Indication appears and is lit in red.

≥

The maximum continuous recording time is 60 minutes.

The Palmcorder will automatically stop recording when the relevant time listed above has elapsed.

≥

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 1/30 to 1/500 while recording moving pictures (MPEG4).

≥

The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4) is set to be [176 k

144].

≥

When attaching to email, we recommend the picture size to be less than

1MB (about 1 minute length).

≥

The following functions are disabled.

≥

Digital Zoom

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Cinema Function

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≥

Digital Effect Functions

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≥

Title In/Creation

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Fade In/Out Function

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Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)

1


2


3

Start playback and press the Recording Start/Stop Button at the desired scene.

Recording from other equipment (VCR Mode)

1


2


3

Input the image from other equipment then press the

Recording Start/Stop Button at the desired scene.

Maximum recording time on the supplied Card (16MB)

Approximately 15 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 a problem with the software or hardware.

≥


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Recording Voice (Voice Recording Function)

You can record voice data on a Memory Card.

1


2

Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [VOICE].

3


≥

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 appears and is lit in red.

≥

If a card is not inserted, the Indication flashes in red.

≥

When Remaining Time Indication becomes [R:0h00m],

[NO SPACE LEFT] Indication appears. Recording may not be started.

≥


R:0h20m

VOICE

2,

2

, 2

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1,

1

, 1

1

CARD CONTENTS

PICTURE

MPEG4

VOICE

2

100-0012

2

MPEG4

VOICE

3,

3

,

3

SE

3

4

3

4

3

4

Playing Back Files from the Memory Card

It allows you to play back files recorded on a Card.

≥

When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the Card Contents

1

are displayed to inform you which kind(s) of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) are recorded on the Card.

ª

Playing back Still Pictures

1

Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode.

≥

The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights up.

≥

The still picture that was recorded last on the Card is displayed.

2

Set the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL].

3

Start Playback.

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

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Playing back Moving Pictures (MPEG4)

1


2

≥


2

Set the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [MPEG4].

3

Start Playback.

1

: Playing back

∫

: Stop the playing back

;

: Pause playing back (This button does not pause playing back within

2 seconds of finishing 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.

(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 the file under playback and turns to

Stop Mode.

≥

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.

ª

Playing back Voice

1


≥


2

Set the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [VOICE].

3

Start Playback.

1

: Playing back

∫

: Stop the playing back

;

: Pause playing back (This button does not pause playing back within

2 seconds of finishing 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.

≥

If the Operation Lever is pushed towards [

6

] or [

5

] for 1 or more seconds, it becomes 10 k

playback and if pushed for 7 or more seconds, it becomes 60 k

playback. Releasing the Operation Lever brings back to normal playback.

2

Folder-File Number (When the PICTURE or MPEG4 is played back only)

3

Picture Size (When the PICTURE is played back)

Playback time (When MPEG4 data or VOICE data is played back)

4

File Number

To adjust the volume (Only Playing back MPEG4 and Voice)

≥

During playback, hold down the [PUSH] Dial until the volume indication appears and rotate it to adjust the volume.

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40

1

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

1

2, 4

MULTI/P-IN-P

1

PICTURE

640 640 640

5

640

2

640 640

No.25 100-0012

3 4

FILE SEARCH

No.3

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

4

PHOTO

SHOT

TAPE CARD

1

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

2

CARD MODE

MENU

1


3, 4,

1, 2

PUSH

MENU

2


3

1, 2

PUSH

REC

NOW RECORDING

ª

To Select a Desired File and Play it Back

After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (

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1

Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to desired type of data.

2


≥

The files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in Multi-Picture

Mode.

1

3

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 Operation Lever (towards [

6

] or [

5

])can be used instead of the [PUSH] Dial.

4

Press either the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button.

≥

The selected file is shown on the entire screen.

2

File Size (When [STILL] is selected at Step 1)

3

File Number

4

Folder-File Number (When [STILL] or [MPEG4] is selected at Step 1)

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Using File Search Mode

1

Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>

[FILE SEARCH] >> [YES].

2

≥

The file search screen

5

appears.

2

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number of the file and then press it.

≥

The selected number’s file appears.

≥

The same process can be performed using the short-cut menu

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Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a

Cassette


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To Copy One Picture

1

Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].

2


3

Display a desired picture.

≥

Please refer to “To select a Desired File and Play it Back”.

4


≥

It takes approximately 7 seconds to copy a still picture to the Cassette.

≥

During the copying, the Indication

1

appears.

To Copy All the Pictures

1

Display the first picture.

≥

If a picture other than the first one is displayed, only the subsequent

2 pictures will be copied.

2


[RECORD TO TAPE] >> [YES].

≥

It takes approximately 7–11 seconds for each picture to be copied to the cassette. To stop the copying midway, press the [

∫

] Button.

≥

During the copying, the Indication

1

appears.

≥

When recording to tape, select the tape position before recording. The picture will be recorded to the tape position when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is pressed at step 4.

≥

When pictures with a size other than [640 k

480] are copied to the cassette, their pictures quality will deteriorate slightly.

≥

Picture size recorded on tape is [640 k

480]. (Cannot save as mega-pixel still picture)

≥

Moving Picture (MPEG4) and Voice data cannot be recorded from a card to tape.

≥

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.

≥


5

8

SE


PUSH

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

1

,

2

,

3

EDIT

1, 6, 7,

MENU

1

640 1200 640

3

640 640 1200

No.5

9SEC

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

1

2

4

M.SLIDE

SLIDE

6

SLIDE

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 Your Slide Show

1

After setting the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Switch to [STILL], set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >>

[SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES].

≥

Slide Show editing screen appears.

2

Set [EDIT] >> [YES].

3

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a picture and then press the dial.

4

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select playback order 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 adjust the playback time 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.

≥

To select the next picture, repeat the Steps 3 to 5 above.

6

Press the [MENU] Button to end the setup.

7

After setting [SLIDE SHOW] >> [PRESET], press the [MENU]

Button.

8


1

].

≥

The [M.SLIDE

!

] Indication is displayed.

4

To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously

After setting the [SLIDE SHOW] to [ALL], push the Operation Lever towards

[

1

].

≥

The [SLIDE

!


5

≥

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


;

].

≥

The [(M.) SLIDE

;


6

To Stop the Slide Show


∫

].

To Verify the Selected Pictures

Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHOW] >> [YES]

>> [VERIFY] >> [YES].

≥

Only the selected pictures are displayed in Multi-Picture Mode in the

Playback order.

To Delete the Selected Pictures

1


2

[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.

≥


41

42

3)

2

MENU


PUSH

2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

3

PHOTO

SHOT

1

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

1) 2)

6

PHOTO

SHOT

5

TAPE CARD

1

1 2, 4

TITLE MULTI/P-IN-P r

4)

TITLE

1

1)


3, 4

PUSH

USR00002.TTL

2

Creating a Title

You can create a title and record on a Memory Card.

1

Camera Mode:

Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL] and point the camera at 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 Still Playback Mode.

2

Set [CARD SETUP] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].

3


≥

The title is stored.

≥

To perform PhotoShot again, select [RETURN].

4

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and press it.

5

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and then press it.

6

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [COLOR] and then press it.

7

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and press it.

8

Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.

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, pink, 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, pink, yellow, and white)

≥

Title in a preset color in which the bright portion (whitish portion) of the captured image is missing.

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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.)

But when the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector Switch is set to [MPEG4] or

[VOICE], adding a Title is not possible.

1

Press the [TITLE] Button.

≥

The title that was created last is displayed.

2

Press [MULTI] Button.

≥

A list of titles is displayed.

1

3

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.

≥

The selected title is marked with a red frame.

4

Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTI] Button.

≥

The selected title is displayed.

5

Using the [TAPE/CARD] Selector, select the recording target.

Camera Mode:

VCR Mode:

TAPE or CARD

CARD

Card Playback Mode: TAPE

6


≥

A still picture is recorded under the inserted title.

≥

If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode, set the

[TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE] and press the Recording Start/Stop

Button.

2

File Name

Clearing a Title Display

Press the [TITLE] Button.

≥

The [ACCESS] Indication appears until the titles are displayed completely.

Perform the Recording after the Indication disappears.

≥


1

3

PHOTO

SHOT

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

MENU

1


1, 2,

PUSH

3

FILE LOCK

640 640 640

640 640 640

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2

MENU

1,

1

1, 2, 4,

1

,

2


PUSH

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.)


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1

Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK]

>> [YES].

2

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [PICTURE] or [TITLE], and then press it.

≥

The [FILE LOCK] Menu

1

is displayed.

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 locked

(to prevent accidental erasure).

≥

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

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About the Write Protection Switch of the SD Memory Card

The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it is moved back, you can.

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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 [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to select the type of data to be erased.


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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.

3


≥

A verification message appears.

4

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.

≥

The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card.

To Delete all Files

1

Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [DELETE CARD FILE] >>

[DELETE ALL FILES].

2

≥

A verification message appears.

2

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [YES] and then press it.

≥

All the files of the selected Card Mode [STILL], [MPEG4] or [VOICE] are erased.

≥

A locked file cannot be deleted.

≥

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.

≥


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1

MENU

1


1, 2

PUSH

NOW FORMATTING

Formatting a Memory Card

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.


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1


[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.

≥

Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted when the Memory Card is formatted.

≥

It may not be possible to use a Card which was formatted using this

Palmcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card. Take steps to ensure that valuable files are stored on the personal computer, etc. as well before proceeding.

≥

A Card formatted with other equipment (like a Personal Computer) might be unusable or might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use this equipment to format it.

≥


44

TAPE CARD

1

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

CARD MODE

MENU

2


2, 3,

PUSH

4, 5

DPOF SETTING

(PRINT QUANTITY)

2

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

1

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

DPOF Setting

You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other printrelated 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 system that provides DPOF.


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1


2


[DPOF SETTING] >> [YES].

3

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [VARIABLE] and then press it.

4

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the picture and then press it.

5

Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set the number of prints

1

and then press it.

≥

The framed images will be set to DPOF and the [

¥

]

2

will be displayed. The [

¥

] mark indicates pictures for which 1 or more prints have been set.

≥

When printing one each of all the pictures, select [ALL 1] ; if not all the pictures are printed, select [ALL 0].

6

Repeat Step 4–5 to set other pictures, and press the [MENU]

Button when the setting is completed.

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).

≥


(

l

18)

.

≥


[S-VIDEO IN]

A

[VIDEO IN]

A

[AUDIO IN]

A

1 2

A/V IN/OUT

PHONES

D.STILL PICTURE

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

MIC

TO PC

1, 3, 6

4

5

2, 4, 5

3, 6

[S-VIDEO OUT]

B

[VIDEO OUT]

B

2

A/V IN/OUT

PHONES

D.STILL PICTURE

S-VIDEO IN/OUT

MIC

TO PC

[AUDIO OUT]

B

1

1, 2,

4, 5

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 procedures.

≥

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]

2

Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.

≥

If various settings (such as external input, tape speed, etc.) are required, please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR.

[Palmcorder]

3

Press the [

1

] Button to start playback.

[VCR]

4

Start recording.

5

Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording.

[Palmcorder]

6

Press the [

∫

] Button to stop playback.

1

S-Video Cable (not supplied)

2

A/V Cable (supplied)

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to 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]

1

Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK]

2

>> [IN/OUT].

2

Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention slider.

[Other Equipment]

3

Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.

[Palmcorder]

4

While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button.

5

(Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)

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.

.........................................................................................................................

1

45

46

2

1

A

1, 3

4

OSD

DATE/

TIME

PHOTO

SHOT

START/

STOP


MULTI/

P-IN-P

¥

REC A.DUB

ZOOM

T

6

STILL ADV

E

INDEX

K

PLAY

1

FF/

W

5

PAUSE STILL ADV

; D

STOP

∫

INDEX

L

SELECT

VAR.

SEARCH

STORE

MENU

OFF/ON

W

P.B.

ZOOM

SET

ITEM

P.B.DIGITAL

B

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 (i.LINK) using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface cable PV-DDC9

(optional)

1

, high quality image and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.

[Playback Unit

A

]

1

Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder to the

VCR Mode.

[Recording Unit

B

]

2

Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the

Palmcorder to the VCR mode.

[Playback Unit

A

]

3

Press the [

1

] Button to start playback.

[Recording Unit

B

]

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.

.........................................................................................................................

CAUTION:


.........................................................................................................................

≥


ª

Analog-Digital Conversion

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 disturbed.)

.........................................................................................................................

CAUTION:


.........................................................................................................................

≥

Please refer to “Recording to a Card from other equipment”

(

l

63)

, regarding the recording to a Card.

3

1

Using the Software with a Computer

An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal

Computer.

ª

System Requirements for ArcSoft

≥

CD-ROM drive (for installation)

(for ArcSoft Software)

For Windows

®

≥

IBM PC/AT or compatible

≥

Intel Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more

≥

Windows

®

XP, Windows

®

Me , Windows

®

98, Windows

®

95,

Windows

®

2000 Professional

≥

RAM: 64 MB or more

≥

300 MB minimum available hard disk space

≥

High color (16 bit) or more

≥

CD-ROM drive (for installation)

≥

Mouse or other pointing device

For Macintosh

≥

Mac OS 8.6 – 9.1

≥

RAM: 64 MB or more

≥


≥

High color (16 bit) or more

(USB Driver For SD Memory Card)

For Windows

®

≥


≥

Intel Pentium II Processor: 266 MHz or more

≥

Microsoft Windows

®

XP, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

98SE, Windows

®

2000

Professional pre-installed PC with USB port

≥

Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

≥

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

≥

All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders

≥

Please refer to page 49, regarding the system requirements of USB Driver.

ª

Software Installation

(Windows)

1

Turn on Computer and start up Windows.

2

Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

≥

[Setup Menu]

1

appears.

3

Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].

≥

USB Driver (

l

49) :

Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly off of the memory card into the computer

(Please refer to page 49 to install the driver of the USB Driver.)

≥

G726 Decoder (

l

50):

Software for G726 Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with

Windows Media Player.

≥

ArcSoft Software (

l

48):

PhotoImpression 3.0, Photo Base 3.0, Panorama Maker 3.0 and

PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro 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.)

ª

Software Installation

(Macintosh)

1

Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.

2


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.

47

48

1

1

2

3

4

ArcSoft Software

There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft

Software package.

Before you begin...

1

Open [Start] >> [Programs] >> [ArcSoft] >>

[Panorama Maker 3.0] or [PhotoImpression 3.0] or

[PhotoBase 3.0] or [PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro].

1

Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)

≥

Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.

2

PhotoImpression 3.0 (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.

3

PhotoBase 3.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)

≥

Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.

4

PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro (Windows), PhotoPrinter Pro (Mac)

≥

Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or photo album, all on one page.

For Information on ArcSoft Software:

TEL:

FAX:

1-510-440-9901

1-510-440-1270

Web Site: www.arcsoft.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Refer to Help information about application operations and other Error messages.

4

VFA0366

1

1

LSFT0489

TO PC

4)

2)

3)

1)

Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit

ª

Operating environment

USB Driver can be installed in a PC/AT compatible personal computer which can run Microsoft Windows

®

XP, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

98SE,

Windows

®

2000 Professional.

≥

USB Driver

For Windows

®

≥


≥

Intel Pentium ll Processor: 300 MHz or higher CPU recommended

≥

Microsoft Windows

®

XP, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

98SE, Windows

®

2000

Professional pre-installed PC with USB port

≥

Video card that supports16 bit color at 800 k

600 monitor resolution

≥

RAM: 64 MB or more

≥


≥

Disk drive: CD-ROM drive

≥

Ports: USB Terminal

≥

Other requirements: Mouse or other pointing device

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Installing USB Driver

In order for USB Driver to be installed, the hard disk must have at least 2 MB of free space. Before proceeding with installation, check out the amount of free space on the hard disk.

1


≥

[Setup Menu]

1

appears.

2


≥

The set up program starts running.

3

Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions.

≥

Carefully read the license agreement on the window, and if you agree click [Yes]. Software is not installed if [No] is clicked.

4

Click [OK] when the [Restarting Windows] Dialog appears.

≥

Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver.

≥

Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software.

≥

If you no longer need the driver, see page 55.

≥

Update the driver after upgrading the OS.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Connecting Computer and Palmcorder

Install USB Driver (above) before connecting.

Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected.

1

Install the supplied USB Driver. (above)

2

Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card playback mode.

3

Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect.

≥

PC connecting mode.

1) Palmcorder

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 first time.

≥

When using the USB Connection Kit, use of the AC Adaptor is recommended to use 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 the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Palmcorder). It enables you to operate like a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods.

49

50

1

1

3

Using the G726 Decoder

G726 Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media

Player. Install it from enclosed CD-ROM.

In order for the G726 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.

For Windows

®

≥

Microsoft Windows

®

XP, Windows

®

Me, Windows

®

98SE, Windows

®

2000

Professional pre-installed PC. Also, DirectX 6,7,8 random, Direct X Media 6 or WMP 6-6.4, WMP7 must be correctly installed.

≥

Video card that supports16 bit color at 800 k

600 monitor resolution

≥

RAM: 32 MB or more

≥


≥

Microsoft

®

and Windows

®

are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the

United States and other countries.

≥

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

≥

© 2001. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft

PhotoPrinter Pro, ArcSoft Photo Base and ArcSoft Panorama Maker are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

≥

All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

≥

Intel

®

Pentium

®

is a registered trademark.

≥ i.LINK and “

¥

” are trademarks.

≥

IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.

≥

SD is a trademark.

≥

Disk drive: CD-ROM drive

≥

Ports: USB Terminal

≥

Other requirements: Mouse

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Installing the G726 Decoder

1


≥

[Setup Menu]

1

appears.

2


≥

The set up program starts up.

≥

Quit all Windows applications.

3

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.

4

Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] Dialog appears.

≥

Finish installing the G726 Decoder by restarting the computer.

3

4

1

2

Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized

1

Verify [Removable Disk] icon is added in [My Computer].

≥

Drive name (E: etc.) may vary depending on your computer.

≥

If Palmcorder is connected to the computer before the driver is installed, or you are using the driver that came with Windows, then it may not be able to correctly recognize Palmcorder.

≥

If it doesn’t function properly, check to see if the driver was correctly installed, and update the driver if necessary.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

To disconnect USB cable safely

If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error message 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

Double click the icon in task tray.

≥

Hardware disconnect dialog appears.

2

Select [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] and click [Stop].

3

Verify [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] is selected and click

[OK].

4

Click [OK].

≥

You can safely disconnect the cable.

≥

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.

.........................................................................................................................

51

1

52

1

3

4

5

Verifying and updating driver

Windows 98 SE

Verify and update driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.

ª

Verifying driver

(Palmcorder must be connected to computer.)

1

Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel], double click

[System] select device driver tab, verify

[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] and

[Panasonic DVC Port Driver] are displayed in

[Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager].

≥

If [DVC] is displayed in [Other devices] of [Device Manager] tab, we recommend updating the driver by following the steps below:

ª

Updating driver

1

Select [DVC] in [Other devices] of [Device Manager] and click [Properties].

2

Select [Driver] and click [Update Driver].

3

Select [Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now (Recommended)] and click [Next].

4

Select [Specify a location], refer to the location of the driver and the driver file name, click [Next].

≥

Location of the driver (folder) varies depending on the computer used.

(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDV98.INF)

5

When the dialog box to finish appears, click [Finish].

≥

Driver update is complete.

3

4

1,

1

2

Windows 2000Professional


ª

Verify driver


1


[System] Hardware tab, Device Manager. Verify

[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] and [USB Root Hub] in

[Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] of

[Hardware].

≥

If [USB Mass Storage Device] is shown in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] tab, we recommend updating the driver as described below to Panasonic DVC USB Driver.

ª

Updating driver

1

Click [USB Mass Storage Device] of [Device Manager]

.

2

Select [Driver] and click

[

Update Driver]

3

Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device

(recommended)] and click [Next].

4

Select [Specify a location], refer to the location of the driver and the driver file name, click [Next].

≥


(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDV2K.INF)

5


≥


53

54

1,

1

2

Windows Me


ª



1


[System], Device Manager tab and verify

[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] is displayed in

[Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager].

≥

If [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] tab, we recommend updating the driver by following the steps below.

ª

Updating driver

1

Select [USB Mass Storage Device] in

[Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] and click [Properties].

2

Select [Driver] and click [Update Driver].

3

Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)] and click [Next].

4

Select [Specify a location] in [Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)], refer to the location of the driver and the driver file name, click

[Next].

≥


(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDVME.INF)

5


≥


3

1

Windows XP

Verify the driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.

ª


(Palmcorder must be connected to computer)

1

Select [Start] >> [Control Panel] >>

[Performance and Maintenance], double click [System],

Hardware tab, Device Manager.

Please make sure that you can see the following drivers that come with

Windows.

1. Matsushita DVC USB Device

2. Generic Volume

3. USB Mass Storage Device

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

If you no longer need software or driver

(uninstall)

ª

Uninstalling Application Software

1

Click [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel].

2

Double Click [Add/Remove Programs] in [Control Panel].

3

Select the application software you want to remove.

ª

Uninstalling Application Software (

Windows XP)

1

Click [Start] >> [Control Panel] >> [Pick a Category].

2

Click [Add or Remove Programs] in [Pick a Category].

3

Select the application software you want to remove.

ª

Uninstalling ArcSoft Software

1

Select [ArcSoft Software].

ª

Uninstalling USB driver

1

Select [USB Driver for Panasonic DVC].

Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS.

Please refer to the user manual of your OS.

55

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 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.

≥

G726 may not recognize memory card files not created by

Palmcorder.

≥

Do not delete the folders in memory card such as picture folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory card may not be recognized if deleted.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ª

About the SD Memory Card and

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.

≥

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.

ª

About the compatibility of the card files

Data files recorded on “SD Memory Card”s or

“MultiMediaCard”s by this Palmcorder conform with DCF

(Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal standard) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association).

≥

If you attempt to play back files recorded with this

Palmcorder in other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment in this Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please check the compatibility with other equipment in advance.

ª

About 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 below.

16

[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.

[TITLE]:

[PRL001]:

This contains the data of the original titles

(Usr00001.jpg, Usr00001.ttl, etc.).

MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format (MOL00001.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 a telephone lines etc.. To play back 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).

≥

[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.

≥

In the [SD_VC100] folder, the Voice data (Mob001.vml 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 conventional memory for a Palmcorder, Personal Computer or others. Capacity that can be used as conventional memory:

16MB Card: about 14,900,000 bytes

56

6) 7) 8)

1)

2)

3)

4)

5)

r

R0:45

SP

D.ZOOM

P-IN-P

NEGA

0:00.00

INDEX 10

t

W

REC

T

9)

10)

11)

VOLUME

5:30:45PM

OCT 1 2002

Others

Indications

Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are displayed on the screen.

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.

≥

When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [ s

]

Indication may appear, however , this has no meaning in this case.

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) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (

l

22)

Playback Zoom [ZOOM 10

t

] (

l

33)

4) Digital Effects 1

≥

MULTI: Multi-Picture

(

l

29, 34)

≥

P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture

≥

≥

WIPE: Wipe

MIX: Mix

(

l

28, 33)

(

l

28, 33)

≥

STROBE: Strobe Mode

(

l

28, 33)

≥

MAGICPIX: Gain-up Mode

(

l

28)

≥

TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode

(

l

28, 33)

≥

MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode

(

l

28, 33)

≥

MIRROR: Mirror Mode

(

l

28, 33)

5) Digital Effects 2

≥

NEGA:

≥

≥

≥

SEPIA:

MONO:

SOLARI:

Negative Mode

(

l

28, 33)

Sepia Mode

(

l

28, 33)

Black & White Mode

(

l

28, 33)

Solarization Mode

(

l

28, 33)

6) Recording Speed Selector

≥

SP:

≥

LP:

Standard Play Mode

(

l

Long Play Mode

(

l

19)

19)

7) Index

≥

For several seconds while index signals are being recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes.

(

l

32)

Search Number [S1] (

l

32)

≥

The figure indicates which number of scenes ahead from the present scene is to be played back.

8) Tape Run Indications

≥

REC:

≥

PAUSE:

Recording

(

l

20)

Recording Paused

(

l

20)

≥!

: Playback/Camera Search in forward

≥"

: direction

(

l

20, 30)

Camera Search in reverse direction

≥;

:

≥%

≥&

≥

}

:

≥

~

:

≥;!

:

:

:

(

l

20)

Still Playback

(

l

31)

Fast-forward/Cue Playback

(

l

30)

Rewind/Review Playback

(

l

30)

Slow Playback in forward direction

Slow Playback in reverse direction

(

(

l l

31)

31)

Still Advance Playback in forward direction

(

l

31)

≥";

: Still Advance Playback in reverse

≥)

≥*

≥

:

:

CHK: direction

(

l

31)

Index Search in forward direction

(

l

32)

Index Search in reverse direction

(

l

32)

Recording Check

(

l

20)

≥

A.DUB

!

: Audio Dubbing

(

l

35)

≥

A.DUB

;

: Audio Dubbing Pause

(

l

35)

≥

PHOTO:

≥

BLANK:

PhotoShot Mode Recording

Blank Search

(

l

31)

(

l

21)

≥

R

!

: Repeat Playback

(

l

30)

≥

2 k%

: Variable Speed Search

(

l

30)

9) Zoom Magnification

≥

When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the

Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge appear.

(

l

21, 22)

10) Sound Volume

≥

Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback sound from the built-in speaker or headphones.

(

l

30)

11) Date/Time Indication [5:30:45PM /OCT 1 2002]

(

l

19, 59)

57

MNL

ª

EIS

MF

1/500

F2.4

Z.MIC

£ ß

WIND-CUT

12)

13)

14)

15)

16)

17)

18)

19)

20)

21) 100-0012

PICTURE

SLIDE

!

22)

µ

640

F 15 640

PICTURE

23)

24)

12) Recording Mode

≥

AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector

≥

MNL:

Switch is set to [AUTO].

(

l

20)

This appears when Mode Selector

≥

AE LOCK

:

Switch is set to [MANUAL].

(

l

23, 24, 26)

This appears when Mode Selector

Switch is set to [AE LOCK].

(

l

23, 24, 26)

Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (

l

22)

Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (

l

35)

Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (

l

35)

13) Manual Focus [MF] (

l

24)

Backlight Mode [

ª

] (

l

23)

Low Light Shot [

4

CARD

] (

l

36, 63)

Program AE Mode

≥ 5

:

≥ 7

:

≥ 4

:

≥ Ω

:

≥ º

:

Sports Mode

14) White Balance Mode

(

Portrait Mode l

(

l

Low Light Mode

Spotlight Mode

(

(

23)

23)

l l

Surf & Snow Mode

23)

(

23)

l

23)

≥ 1

: Last manually adjusted White Balance

≥ |

:

≥ z

:

≥ {

: setting

(

l

26)

Fluorescent light Mode

Outdoor Mode

(

l

26)

(

l

26)

Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lamp)

(

l

26)

15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (

l

24)

16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (

l

25)

17) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (

l

21)


TM

Mode [

æ

] (

l

21)

18) Red Eye Reduction [

£

] (

l

27)

Video Flash [

ß

] (

l

27)

19) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT] (

l

16)

20) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/TITLE]

(

l

39, 42)

21) Folder-File Number (

l

39, 40, 42)

22) Card File Indications 1 (CARD P.B. Mode)

≥

≥

SLIDE

SLIDE

!

;

:

: Slide Show Playback

(

l

41)

Slide Show Playback Pause

(

l

41)

≥

M.SLIDE

!

: Manual Slide Show Playback

(

l

41)

≥

M.SLIDE

;

: Manual Slide Show Playback Pause

(

l

41)

58

23) Card File Indications 2 (CARD P.B. Mode)

≥

Image size [

640

/

1488

] (

l

36, 39)

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.

≥

SVGA : From 800 to 1024 pixels

≥

≥

XGA

SXGA

: From 1024 to 1280 pixels

: From 1280 to 1600 pixels

≥

UXGA : Above 1600 pixels

≥

Number set DPOF [00] (

l

44)

DPOF setting & Slide Show

¥

(White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more picture)

(

l

44)

¥

(Green): Slide Show Settings completed

(

l

41)

¥

(Blue): DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more picture)/Slide Show Settings both completed

(

l

41, 44)

24) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode)

≥

Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E] (

l

37)

(Card PhotoShot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] is Normal,

[E] is Economy in abbreviated terms.

≥

Recording in Card PhotoShot [

PICTURE

(

MPEG4

,

≥

VOICE

)

] (red) (

l

37)

Memory Card is not inserted [

PICTURE

(flashing in red) (

l

36)

≥

Card PhotoShot is ready to record [

(

MPEG4

PICTURE

,

(

VOICE

MPEG4

)

]

] (

l

43)

,

VOICE

)

] (cyan) (

l

37)

≥

File number [No.000] (

l

39)

≥

Remaining number of Card PhotoShot Picture [000]

(

l

37)

≥

Lock setting [

ª

Changing 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.

ª

Displaying Date/Time Indication

To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate date/time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu.

≥

You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote

Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time

Indication.

ª

Changing the Display Mode

By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP]

Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function

Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Warning/Alarm Indications

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.

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

35, 45, 46)

Y

TAPE NOT INSERTED:

No Cassette is inserted.

(

l

13)

X

LOW BATTERY: The Battery is low. Recharge it.

(

l

12)

0

: The internal lithium battery is low.

(

l

19)

2

END/TAPE END: The tape ended during recording.

REMOTE/

CHECK REMOTE MODE:

Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected.

(

l

11)

CANNOT REC LP-MODE:

Because the original recording was done in LP Mode, audio dubbing

INCOMPATIBLE DATA: cannot be performed.

(

l

35)

This Cassette is incompatible or

°

: contains copy-guard.

Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.

If this Indication appears, return the

LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

AV INPUT RECORDING:

NO CARD:

When you are attempting to record on the Memory Card during dubbing

(

l

45, 46)

on the Cassette.

There is no Memory Card inserted.

PLEASE WAIT:

CARD ERROR:

When reading of the Memory Card

(playback, format, when using the

Multi-Picture Function).

(

l

39, 40, 44)

The Memory Card is not compatible

CARD DOOR OPENED: with the Palmcorder.

Card Slot Cover is opened. After inserting the Memory Card correctly, close the Card Slot Cover.

CHECK SELECT SWITCH:

With the combination of modes set with the [TAPE/CARD] Selector and the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE]

Selector, this Indication appears:

Pressing the Recording Start/Stop

Button with [CARD] and [STILL] in

Camera Mode.

Pressing the PhotoShot Button with

[CARD] and [MPEG4] or [VOICE] in

Camera Mode.


[TAPE] and [STILL] in VCR Mode.

Pressing the Recording Start/Stop

Button with [TAPE] and [MPEG4] in

VCR Mode.


[CARD] and [STILL] in Card

Playback Mode.

FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a locked picture. The locked picture cannot be deleted.

WRITE PROTECTED: When you are attempting to write

NO PICTURE:

NO MPEG4 DATA:

NO VOICE DATA: the data on an SD Memory Card whose write protection switch is set at [LOCK].

There are no pictures in the Memory

Card.

There are no moving pictures in the

Memory Card.

There are no voice data in the

NO TITLE:

NO SPACE LEFT:

Memory Card.

There are no titles in the Memory

Card.

Card does not have sufficient memory remaining.

Select Card Mode and delete unnecessary files.

CHANGE TO 640 a

480:Titles cannot be displayed.

(

l

42)

Set to the [640 a

480] resolution setting.

t

: You are attempting to play back a data which is not compatible with

DEW DETECTED: this Palmcorder.

(

l

39)

Condensation has occurred.

(

l

65)

:

NEED HEAD CLEANING:

The video heads are dirty.

(

l

66)

PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:

Irregular mechanism is detected.

Press the [RESET] Button.

This may solve the problem.

You are attempting to record to a

Memory Card formatted with other equipment (like a Personal

Computer). Format the Memory

Card with this equipment.

NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:

First disconnect the power supply and request service.

59

Notes & Precautions

ª

Power-Related Items

(

l

12)

≥

When the Palmcorder is used for a long 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, detach the Battery, and reattach it.

ª

Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette

(

l

13)

≥

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.

≥

If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording.

If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back in:

≥

Press the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark and close the

Upper Cassette Compartment Cover firmly.

≥

Turn off the Palmcorder and then turn it on again.

≥

Check if the Battery charge is low.

If the Cassette Holder Does Not Come Out:

≥

Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover completely. Then, open it again.

≥

Check if the Battery is weak.

ª

Alarm Sounds

When [BEEP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] 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]

2 Beeps

≥

When you pause recording

10 Beeps

≥

If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

ª

Recording

(

l

20)

≥

Before turning on the Palmcorder, remove the Lens Cap. If the lens cap is still attached when the Palmcorder is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function correctly.

ª

Recording Check

(

l

20)

≥

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.

ª

Camera Search

(

l

20)

≥

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.

≥

If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous recording and new recording are different, playback images may be distorted.

ª


TM

Mode

(

l

21)

≥

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

TM

Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE, the brightness of the images may vary.

About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting

≥

When the [

æ

] Indication is displayed, you can use the

Progressive PhotoShot Function.

When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:

You can use the Progressive PhotoShot Function at any time. In this case, however, the following functions are disabled.

≥

[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes

≥

Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]

≥

1/750 or faster shutter speed

≥

Continuous PhotoShot Function

≥

[REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set to [NORMAL] ([FRAME] is not available)

When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]

You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in the following circumstances.

≥

When the zoom magnification is approximately 10 k

or higher

≥

When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster

≥

When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE],

[MAGICPIX], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]

≥

When the pictures are displayed on a Multi Screen or

P-IN-P screen

≥

Continuous PhotoShot Function

ª

Zoom In/Out Functions

(

l

21, 22)

≥

By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in

Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1–10 k

at the maximum speed of 0.3 seconds.

≥

During recording, you can zoom 1–10 k

in as short a time as approximately 0.8 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.

ª

Optical Image Stabilizer Function

(

l

22)

≥

Within the digital zoom range, the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work effectively.

≥

If [TAPE/CARD] selector is set to [TAPE], [

MEGA

EIS] cannot be set.

≥

If [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to [MPEG4] or

[VOICE], [

MEGA

EIS] cannot be set.

≥

Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Optical Image Stabilizer function may not work effectively.

≥

When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the

Optical Image Stabilizer function off.

ª

Fade In/Out Mode

(

l

22)

≥

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.

60

ª

Cinema Function

(

l

23)

≥

Cinema function does not operate during Card Mode.

≥

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 poor.

≥

The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed.

ª

Program AE

(

l

23)

≥

If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed or iris.

≥

You cannot use Program AE with Gain-up Mode

[MAGICPIX].

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 PhotoShot

TM

Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may become unstable.

≥

If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback images may flicker.

Low Light Mode

≥

Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree.

Spotlight Mode

≥

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 whitish.

Surf & Snow Mode

≥

If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded image may turn out to be whitish.

ª

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

(

l

24)

≥

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.

≥

If you are using either MAGICPIX Mode or Program AE

Mode, you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter speed is adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.

ª

Manual Iris Adjustment

(

l

25)

≥

Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not be displayed correctly.

≥

If you are using either MAGICPIX Mode or Program AE

Mode, you cannot adjust the iris.

ª

White Balance

(

l

26)

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

[MAGICPIX] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [MONO].

≥

When you set the Zoom to 10 k

or higher

≥

During Digital Still Picture Mode

≥

When you display a Menu

In the following cases, the [

1

] Indication flashes:

≥

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.

ª

Video Flash

(

l

27)

≥

Even when the Video Flash is closed, it automatically determines if flash is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity. (If flash is needed, either [

ß

], [

ß i

] or [

ß j

]

Indication flashes in yellow.)

≥

When P-IN-P is displayed (the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed) or Title is created, Video Flash is also set off.

≥

Continuous PhotoShot is not possible if the Video Flash is used.

≥

When the [FLASH] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-

Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the Indication (either [

ß

], [

ß i

] or [

ß j

]) may disappear and the Video Flash may not be set off.

≥

The shutter speed and iris value are fixed when the Video

Flash is used.

≥

Using the Video Flash outdoors or with Backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures.

≥

Under Backlight conditions, either adjust the iris manually or use the Backlight Compensation Function.

61

ª

Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode)

(

l

28)

≥

If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to

[MAGICPIX], you need to adjust the focus manually.

However, you cannot adjust the shutter speed and iris and cannot select White Balance.

≥

If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set to [MONO] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode cannot be changed.

≥

You cannot use Program AE with Gain-up Mode

[MAGICPIX].

≥

When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]

Sub-Menu is set to [ON], it is not possible to use any of the digital modes in [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT]

Sub-Menu.

Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Camera Mode) (

l

28)

If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used.

≥

Use the Camera Search Function

≥

Press the [STILL] Button

≥

Switch the [TAPE/CARD] Selector

Multi-Picture Mode (Camera Mode) (

l

29)

≥

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

20)

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.

≥

The quality of images recorded in Multi Mode deteriorates slightly.

≥

Multi Mode cannot be used in still picture mode or when mega-pixel recording is set.

P-IN-P Mode (

l

29)

≥

Pictures in P-IN-P Mode cannot be recorded with

Progressive PhotoShot.

≥

If the Palmcorder power is turned off, the smaller picture will disappear.

≥

A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.

ª

Index Search Functions

(

l

32)

≥

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 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.

ª

Playback Zoom Functions

(

l

33)

≥

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.

≥

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.

≥

If you select Multi-Picture Mode in the Playback Zoom

Mode, equivalent magnification (1 k

) becomes zoom magnification.

≥

During the Playback Zoom Function, the Variable Speed

Search Function cannot be used with the Remote

Controller.

ª

Playback Digital Effect Functions

(

l

33)

≥

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.

ª

Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode)

(

l

34)

≥

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 Video Input/Output Jack or

Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be re-displayed.

≥

Signals input from 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].

ª

Listening to Playback Sound Through

Headphones

(

l

30)

If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape 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.

ª

Selecting the Sound during Playback

(

l

30, 35)

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] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the

[AUDIO OUT] setting if [AUDIO] is set to [MIX].

62

ª

Audio Dubbing

(

l

35)

≥

The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.

≥

Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.

≥

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

68)

, 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.

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.

ª

Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video

Equipment (Dubbing)

(

l

46)

≥

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.

≥

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.

≥

Even if you use a device with DV Terminals (such as i.LINK), you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases.

ª

Card Functions

(

l

36–44)

≥

Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of the card.

≥

If the Card Slot Cover is open, the card cannot be accessed.

≥

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.

ª

Recording to a Card from other equipment

(

l

37, 45)

≥

Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the image.

≥

When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image may seem to move backward momentarily, but this does not affect the recording.

≥

During the recording with analog input, a Card PhotoShot

Function cannot be used.

ª

Card PhotoShot

(

l

36)

≥

The sound cannot be recorded.

≥

The Shutter Effect cannot be used.

≥

The Progressive Function is set to [ON].

≥

The shutter speed ranges from 1/30–1/500

≥

Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a

Mega-pixel picture.

≥

A Card formatted with an other equipment (like a Personal

Computer) might be unusable or it might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use your Palmcorder to format it.

The following functions are not possible.

≥

Digital Zoom

≥

Cinema Mode

≥

Digital Effects/Functions

≥

Title functions (When in Mega-pixel mode only)

ª

Low Light Shot

(

l

36)

≥

When recording in low-light conditions, set

[LOW LIGHT SHOT] to [AUTO]. When the Shutter Speed is 1/30, Low Light Shot operates and the [

4

CARD

]

Indication is displayed.

≥

The brightness of the picture may change with Low Light

Shot.

≥

When Shutter Speed

(

l

24)

is set and Program AE

(

l

23)

is set, [LOW LIGHT SHOT] will not operate even if set to

[AUTO].

≥

During MPEG4 recording, Low Light Shot function cannot be used.

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Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)/

Recording Voice (Voice Recording

Function)

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l

38)

≥

The file format supported by this Palmcorder is ASF.

(Some ASF formatted files may not be played back.)

≥

[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.

≥

The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed [L] and

[R] of the stereo sound.

≥

When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/30, 1/60 or 1/100.

≥

If the [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to

[VOICE], recording to a card is not possible.

≥

The Zoom Microphone Function is disabled.

≥

The continuous recording time for voice depends on the capacity of the memory card. (24 hours, max.)

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Card Playback

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l

39)

≥

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.

≥

In the case of displaying memory images on a Multi

Screen, if there are 7 or more images, they cannot be displayed all at once. Rotate the [PUSH] Dial or push the

Operation Lever towards [ i

] to display the next 6 still pictures.

≥

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.

≥

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 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 the camera other 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.

≥

If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously for a long time, the playback may stop in the midway and the video camera may freeze while a still picture is being displayed. Under the condition, press the [RESET] button.

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Voice Power Save

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l

39)

≥

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 FUNCTIONS] 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.

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Slide Show

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l

41)

≥

The playback time can be set from 5 to 99 seconds.

≥

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 Slide Show after the Titles are displayed, the Titles disappear.

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Title Functions

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l

42)

≥

When the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to

[MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title Creation Function is not possible.

≥

If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1488 k

1128], title cannot be created.

≥

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 well if something small is used for it.

≥

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.

≥

When the [TAPE/CARD] Selector is set to [CARD] and

[1488 k

1128] is selected for [PICTURE SIZE], titles are not displayed.

≥

When the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to

[MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not possible.

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DPOF setting

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l

44)

≥

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.

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Using a Card in a Personal 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.

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Cautions for Use

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After Use

1

Take out the Cassette.

(

l

13)

2

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].

(

l

14)

3

Detach the Power Source and retract the

Viewfinder.

(

l

12)

4

To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens

Cap.

(

l

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Tips 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.

≥

Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)

≥

If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet a 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 charged equipment (such as a TV, game equipment, etc.)

≥

If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation.

≥

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.

≥

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 highvoltage lines, recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected.

Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance purpose or other business use.

≥

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.

≥

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.

≥

Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out the AC

Cable from the AC Jack.

≥

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 attached to the Palmcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged.

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About 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 a longer time than normal.

≥

If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC Adaptor 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.

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Condensation

If excessive moisture condenses in the unit,

[DEW DETECTED] Indication will flash, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn off after about 1 minute.

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.

2

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.

3

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.

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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:

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.

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Digital 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

≥

High-temperature and high-humidity environment

≥

Damaged tape

≥

Long operating hours

Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner

1

Insert the Head Cleaner into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.

2


1

], and

20 seconds later, push the Operation Lever towards [

∫

] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)

3

Take out the head cleaner. Insert a Video

Cassette and start recording. Then, play the tape back to check the recorded image.

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:

≥

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 tape may be damaged. In this case, immediately stop using that

Cassette.

≥

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 Service center.

≥

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.

Periodical 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.)

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Optimal 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 awhile.

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 even after it is charged.

Disposing of an unusable Battery

≥

The Battery has a limited life.

≥

Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may cause an explosion.

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.

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Cautions for Storage

Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette out and detach the Battery.

Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature.

≥

Recommended Temperature: 59 o

F to 77 o

F (15 o

C to 25 o

C),

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.

≥

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.

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 condition.) Be sure to rewind to the beginning.

≥

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.

≥

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.

Card

≥

When the Card is being read, do not remove the Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or impact.

≥

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.

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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood

LCD Monitor

≥

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.

Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately

200,000 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.

Viewfinder

≥

Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged.

≥

When the Palmcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery. In this case, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-see angle.

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.

Lens Hood

≥

Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens

Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment.

≥

When attaching a Filter Kit (not supplied), attach it on the inside of the lens hood without removing 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 counterclockwise. When reattaching the Lens Hood, insert

1

into the slot

2

and turn it clockwise.

1

2

≥

If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the

Palmcorder, 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 Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

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Explanation of Terms

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Digital 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.

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.

Compatibility with Output Signals

Because AV signal output from the AV signal output 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.

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Focus

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.

However, the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions.

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

≥

Because the Palmcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects, the recording subject may become blurry.

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.

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White Balance Adjustment

Depending on the type of light source, the colors recorded by the Palmcorder may be affected. In some cases, images may be recorded with bluish or reddish hue. To minimize the effect of light on the subject’s color, what is called 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.

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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.

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Time 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.

≥

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

20)

or the Blank Search Function

(

l

31)

before recording a new scene.

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Memory Stop Function

The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations.

Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired position

1

Set [DISPLAY SETUP] >> [C.DISPLAY] >>

[MEMORY].

2

Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later.

(

l

10, 16)

3

Start playback or recording.

4

When playback or recording is over: slide the

[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [ON] to put the

Palmcorder in the VCR Mode.

≥

The [VCR] Lamp lights up.

5

Rewind the tape.

≥

The tape automatically stops approximately at 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.

3

Play back the still pictures where you want to start audio dubbing.

4

Start audio dubbing.

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l

35)

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Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero.

Specifications

Digital Palmcorder

Information for your safety

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

DC 7.2 V/7.8V

7 W

(REC mode)

Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video

Tape Used:

SD Format)

6.35 mm digital video tape

Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; LP: 120 min. (with

DVM80)

Video

Recording System:

Television System:

Digital Component

EIA Standard: 525 lines 60 Fields

NTSC color signal

Audio

Recording System: PCM Digital Recording

16 bit (48 kHz/2 track),

12 bit (32 kHz/4 track)

Image Sensor:

Lens:

Filter Diameter:

Zoom:

1/6-inch 3 CCD Image Sensor

Auto Iris, F1.6,

Focal Length;

2.85–28.5 mm,

Macro (Full Range AF)

43 mm

10:1 Power Zoom

Microphone: Stereo

Speaker: 1 round speaker 20 mm

Standard Illumination: 1,400 lx

Minimum Required

Video Output Level:

S-Video Output Level:

Audio Output Level:

Video Input Level:

S-Video Input Level:

Audio Input Level (Line):

Mic Input:

Digital Still Picture:

USB:

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

1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm

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)

Digital Still Picture Output, Control

Signal Input/Output

(Transfer rate: max. 115 kbps)

Card reader/writer function,

USB 1.1 compliant (max. 12 Mbps)

No copyright protection support

Digital Interface: DV Input/Output Terminal

(i.LINK, 4-pin)

Dimensions: 2-5/8(W) k

3-3/8 (H) k

6-5/8 (D) inch

Weight:

71.9 (W) k

93.6 (H) k

206.8 (D) mm

1.21lbs. (0.72 k g

)

(without Battery and DV cassette)

Operating Temperature:

Operating Humidity:

32 o

F–104 o

F (0 o

C–40 o

C)

10%–80%

Card Memory Functions

Recording Media:

Image Compression:

Video Compression:

Sound Compression:

SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard

JPEG

MPEG4

G.726

Maximum Number of pictures that can be recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card

When the size of pictures is [1488 t

1128]

When the size of pictures is [640 t

480]

FINE: approx. 100 pictures

NORMAL: approx. 200 pictures

ECONOMY: approx. 400 pictures

≥

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.

≥

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.

AC Adaptor

Information for your safety

Power Source:

Power Consumption:

DC Output:

AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz

18W

1 W (When not in use.)

DC 7.8 V, 1.4 A

(Palmcorder Operation)

DC 8.4 V, 1.2 A (Battery Charging) k

1-3/4 (H) k

4-9/16 (D) inch

70 (W) k

45 (H) k

116 (D) mm

Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.

Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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Palmcorder Accessory System

Accessory#

PV-DAC11A

(For USA)

PV-DAC11A-K

(For Canada)

*CGR-D08A/1B

(Replaces

*CGR-D120A/1B)

*CGR-D16A/1B

(Replaces

*CGR-D220A/1B)

*CGP-D28A/1B

*CGR-D53A/1K

(Replaces

*CGR-D815A/1B)

PV-DDC9

(For USA)

PV-DDC9-K

(For Canada)

PV-DRC9

(For USA)

PV-DRC9-K

(For Canada)

PV-H150

(USA only)

Figure Description

AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable

800mAH/ Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1600mAH/ Rechargeable


2800mAH/Rechargeable


5300mAH/Rechargeable


DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

(4-pin to 4-pin)

IR Remote Control

Carrying Case

PV-H210

(USA only)

RP-SD064BPPA

RP-SD032BPPA

RP-SD016BPPA

BN-SDCAPE/1B

(For USA)

BN-SDCAPU/1B

(For Canada)

BN-SDABPE/1B

(For USA)

BN-SDABPU/1B

(For Canada)

PV-PD2100

(USA only)

Leather Carrying Case

64 MB SD Memory Card



USB Reader/Writer for

SD Memory Card

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)

SD PCMCIA Adaptor

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)

Digital Video Printer

PV-DRS2

PC Connection Unit

(Includes RS-232C connection cables and

PHOTOVU LINK Software)

*Please refer to page 12, 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 Price Each Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal

Your State & Local Sales Tax

Shipping & Handling

6.95

Total Enclosed

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.

First Last

Phone#:

Day ( )

Street Address

Night ( )

City 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 Accesories.

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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

The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on.

The Palmcorder power turned off automatically.

The Palmcorder power does not stay on long enough.

Something is wrong with the Palmcorder’s operation.

The Palmcorder is turned on but no functions operate.

Battery runs down quickly.

The Battery cannot be charged.

Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Palmcorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted.

Audio dubbing cannot be performed.

The Time Code becomes inaccurate.

The Remaining Tape Time Indication disappears.

Solutions

Is the power source connected correctly?

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.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery.

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.)

≥

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.

If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.

≥

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.

≥

Is the accidental erasure prevention slider 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 Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this is not a malfunction.

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.

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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 Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time.

Video cannot be played back even when the [

1

] Button is pressed.

Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during

Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.

Although the Palmcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.

Playback image is not clear.

No sound is played back from the built-in speaker or headphones of the Palmcorder.

Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.

The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.

Sounds cannot be played back.

The recorded picture on the Memory Card is not clear.

Card PhotoShot playback pictures do not look normal.

Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.

≥

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.

Is the [VCR] Lamp on? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the playback function cannot be used.

This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.

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.

Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image will not be clear.

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.

[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.

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.

≥

Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [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, [AUDIO] must be set to [ST1].

≥

Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the

[

1

] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function.

Do you have [PICTURE QUALITY] on the [CARD SETUP]

Sub-Menu set to [ECONOMY]? If recording is made when set to [ECONOMY], a detailed image may show a mosaic pattern. Set the [PICTURE QUALITY] to [NORMAL] or

[FINE].

(

l

37)

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

40, 49)

There is a possibility of damage to either the Palmcorder or the Card. Please contact Panasonic Call Center.

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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.

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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 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

Camcorder

Parts

One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor)

CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months

DVD/VCR Deck,

A/V Mixer

TV/VCR, TV/DVD,

TV/DVD/VCR

Combination

One (1) Year

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Labor

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Carry-In: 21”

CRTand Smaller

In-Home or Carry-In:

22” CRT and Larger

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

TV/HDR

Combination

One (1) Year (except CRT)

CRT - Two (2) Years

Ninety (90) Days

Ninety (90) Days

In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788

Rechargeable

Batteries

(in exchange for defective item)

Tape


Memory Cards


Ten (10) Days

Five (5) Days

Ninety (90) Days

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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, butare for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OFMERCHANTABILITY, 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

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 9 am-7 pm, EST.

or send e-mail : [email protected]

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)

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

MAIL TO :

Panasonic Services Company

1705 N. Randall Road,

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 Infantería. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910

As of February 2002

Service in Canada: As per sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 77.

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(For Canadian Customers)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

(For Canadian Customers)

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 V6W 1K8

Tel: (604) 278-4211

Fax: (604) 278-5627

Calgary, Alberta


6835-8 th

St. N. E.

Calgary, AB T2E 7H7

Tel: (403) 295-3955

Fax: (403) 274-5493

Mississauga, Ontario


5770 Ambler Dr.

Mississauga, ON L4W

2T3

Tel: (905) 624-8447

Fax: (905) 238-2418

Lachine, Québec


3075, rue Louis A. Amos

Lachine, QC H8T 1C4

Tel: (514) 633-8684

Fax: (514) 633-8020

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CUSTOMER’S RECORD

Customer Name: ____________________________________Model Number: ____________________________________

Serial Number: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Date of Purchase: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer’s Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________

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.

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Index

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A

AC Adaptor.................................................................. 12, 65

AE Lock Function .............................................................. 25

ArcSoft............................................................................... 48

Audio Dubbing................................................................... 35

Auto Focus ........................................................................ 68

Auto White Balance Adjustment........................................ 68

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B

Backlight Compensation.................................................... 23

Before Requesting Service............................................... 72

Black & White Mode .................................................... 28, 33

Blank Search ..................................................................... 31

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C

Camera Data ..................................................................... 17

Camera Search ................................................................. 20

Card Photoshot ........................................................... 36, 37

Card Playback ................................................................... 39

Charging the Battery ......................................................... 12

Cinema Mode .................................................................... 23

Color Temperature ............................................................ 26

Condensation .................................................................... 65

Continuous PhotoShot ...................................................... 21

Cue Playback .................................................................... 30

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D

Date/Time Indication ......................................................... 59

Date/Time Setting.............................................................. 19

Digital Effect .................................................... 28, 29, 33, 34

Digital Still Picture ............................................................. 21

Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 22

DPOF Setting .................................................................... 44

Dubbing ....................................................................... 45, 46

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E

Erasure Prevention Slider ................................................. 13

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F

F Number .......................................................................... 25

Fade .................................................................................. 22

File Lock Setting................................................................ 43

File Search Mode .............................................................. 40

Folder Structure................................................................. 56

Formatting ......................................................................... 44

Frame Mode ...................................................................... 21

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G

Gain-up Mode.................................................................... 28

ª

I

Index Search ..................................................................... 32

Iris...................................................................................... 25

ª

J

Jog Playback ..................................................................... 31

ª

L

LCD Monitor ................................................................ 14, 67

Limited Warranty ............................................................... 75

Low Light Mode ................................................................. 23

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M

Macro Close-up Function .................................................. 21

Manual Focus.................................................................... 24

Mega-Pixel Still-Picture Recording.................................... 36

Memory Card..................................................................... 36

Memory Stop Function ...................................................... 68

Menu Screen ..................................................................... 15

Microphone.................................................................. 21, 63

Mirror Mode (Digital Effect) ......................................... 28, 33

Mix Mode..................................................................... 28, 33

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Mosaic Mode ...............................................................28, 33

Moving Picture (MPEG4) Recording..................................38

Multi-Picture Mode .......................................................29, 34

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N

Negative Mode.............................................................28, 33

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O

Optical Image Stabilizer Function ......................................22

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P

Palmcorder Accessories ....................................................70

PhotoShot ..........................................................................21

Picture-in-Picture Mode .....................................................29

Playback Digital Effect Functions.................................33, 34

Playback Zoom ..................................................................33

Portrait Mode .....................................................................23

Program AE .......................................................................23

Progressive PhotoShot Mode ............................................21

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R

Recording Check ...............................................................20

Recording Pause Mode .....................................................20

Recording Speed ...............................................................19

Remote Controller........................................................10, 11

Repeat Playback................................................................30

Review Playback................................................................30

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S

SD Memory Card ...............................................................56

SD Voice Recording...........................................................38

Self-Recording ...................................................................20

Sepia Mode..................................................................28, 33

Shutter Speed ....................................................................24

Slide Show .........................................................................41

Slow Motion Playback........................................................31

Solarization Mode ........................................................28, 33

Sound Volume ...................................................................30

SP/LP Mode.......................................................................19

Sports Mode ......................................................................23

Spotlight Mode ...................................................................23

Still Advance Playback.......................................................31

Strobe Mode ................................................................28, 33

Sub-Code...........................................................................68

Surf & Snow Mode .............................................................23

Swing Mode .................................................................29, 34

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T

Time Code .........................................................................68

Title ....................................................................................42

Trailing Effect Mode .....................................................28, 33

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U

USB Connection Kit ...........................................................49

ª

V

Variable Speed Search ......................................................30

Video Flash ........................................................................27

Video Head Clogging .........................................................66

Viewfinder ....................................................................14, 67

Voice Power Save .............................................................64

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W

White Balance..............................................................26, 68

Wind Noise Reduction .......................................................16

Wipe Mode...................................................................28, 33

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Z

Zoom............................................................................21, 22

Zoom Microphone ..............................................................21

2

2

OPEN/EJECT

1

3

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

4

3

PUSH

TO CLOSE

2

REC

RECORD

1 CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido

ª

Para iniciar

1

Cargue la batería.

≥

Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA en el adaptador de CA y en la toma de corriente de CA.

≥

Coloque la batería con el adaptador de CA. (Eso hará empezar la carga).

≥

La batería estará cargada enteramente cuando se apague la luz de carga [CHARGE].

≥

Como la batería no se carga cuando el cable de CC está conectado con el adaptador de CA, desconéctelo.

2

Acople la batería cargada con la videocámara.

≥

Levante el buscador y luego conéctelo con la batería cargada.

3

Active la videocámera.

≥

Desplace el interruptor

1

a [ON]. (Se enciende la luz [CAMERA].)

4

Introduzca la cassette.

≥

Lleve la palanca

2

a la derecha y tire hacia abajo para abrir la tapa.

≥

Introduzca la cassette.

≥

Oprima [PUSH/TO CLOSE]

3

para cargar la cassette.

≥

Cierre la tapa del asiento inferior.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ª

Para grabar

1

Ajuste el [OFF/ON/MODE] y ponga a [ON].

≥

Se enciende la luz [CAMERA].

1

2

Oprima el pulsador de Inicio/Parada para grabar.

≥

Inicia la grabación.

≥

Después de que esté visualizado [RECORD], cambia a [REC].

2

2

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

1

1

2

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

1

2

,

3

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ª

Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabado

1

Active el modo VCR, rebobine la cinta, ponga la cinta en playback.

≥

Desplace el interruptor

1

. (Se enciende la luz [VCR].)

≥

Oprima la palanca hacia [

∫

] para rebobinar

2

.

≥

Oprima la palanca hacia [

1

] para actuación

3

. (Empezará el playback.)

2

Desactive la videocámara.

≥

Lleve el interruptor a [OFF].

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1

OPEN

2

1

ª

Para introducir una tarjeta de memoria

Antes de introducir una tarjeta de memoria, asegúrese de que esté desactivada la videocámara.

1

Empuje la palanca [OPEN] hacia la derecha y abra el asiento de la tarjeta de memoria.

2

Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo cortado hacia la derecha

1

, introdúzcala en la ranura de tarjeta.

3

Cierre el asiento de la tarjeta.

≥

Mientras que está encendida la luz [ACCESS]

2

, nunca trate de abrir el asiento de la tarjeta, ya que eso podría dañar la tarjeta y originar un funcionamiento defectuoso a la videocámara.

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5

PHOTO

SHOT

TAPE CARD

1

STILL

MPEG4

VOICE

2

CARD MODE

2

3

MENU

3

,

4


3

,

4

PUSH

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ª

Para grabar en una tarjeta de memoria

1

Lleve el selector [TAPE/CARD] a [CARD].

2

Lleve el selector [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] a [STILL].

3

Ajuste el [PICTURE SIZE] en el submenú [CARD SETUP] a

4

[1488

t

1128] o bien a [640

t

480].

4

Ajuste [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] o [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>

[CARD SETUP] >> [REC MODE] >> según la calidad deseada

5

(FINE, NORMAL, ECONOMY).

5

Oprima el pulsador [PHOTO SHOT].

F 7 1200

ø

1

CAMERA

VCR

CARD P.B.

MODE

ON

OFF

POWER

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ª

Para reproducir la imagen en la tarjeta de memoria

1

Ajuste la videocámara según el modo de playback de tarjeta.

≥

Se enciende la luz [CARD P.B.].

≥

En la tarjeta de memoria se visualiza fotograma que fue grabado por

último.

1

Nombre del fichero

2

Dimensiones de la imagen

3

El número de la imagen

1

100-0012

2

3

81

82

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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 00984

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, ON, L4W2T3

P

LSQT0513B

F0102Nm0 (1000

A

)

Panasonic PV-DV952 Operating instructions

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.

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.

Things You Should Know

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. PV-DV952

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION

Important Safeguards

Important Safeguards

Precautions

Before Using

RECORD

PAUSE

CAMERA Mode

VCR Mode

Special Features

Others

Changing the Counter Display Mode

Displaying Date/Time Indication

Changing the Display Mode

Warning/Alarm Indications

Accessory#

PV-DAC11A

PV-DAC11A-K

*CGR-D08A/1B

(Replaces

*CGR-D120A/1B)

*CGR-D16A/1B

(Replaces

*CGR-D220A/1B)

*CGP-D28A/1B

*CGR-D53A/1K

(Replaces

*CGR-D815A/1B)

PV-DDC9

PV-DDC9-K

PV-DRC9

PV-DRC9-K

PV-H150

Figure Description

AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable

800mAH/ Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

1600mAH/ Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

2800mAH/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

5300mAH/Rechargeable

Lithium Ion Battery Pack

DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)

(4-pin to 4-pin)

IR Remote Control

Carrying Case

PV-H210

RP-SD064BPPA

RP-SD032BPPA

RP-SD016BPPA

BN-SDCAPE/1B

BN-SDCAPU/1B

BN-SDABPE/1B

BN-SDABPU/1B

PV-PD2100

Leather Carrying Case

64 MB SD Memory Card

32 MB SD Memory Card

16 MB SD Memory Card

USB Reader/Writer for

SD Memory Card

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)

SD PCMCIA Adaptor

(compatible with MultiMediaCard)