Panasonic Digital Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV203-K Operating Instructions Manual

Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.

LSQT0724A

Model No. PV-DV203-K

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Mini

R

For 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

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No. PV-DV203-K

Serial No.

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 below. 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.

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.

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

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

Your

Mini

Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode
and Long (LP) mode.
It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
VCR machines with the

Mini

mark be used.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Safety Precautions

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.

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Before Use

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 lead-in 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

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Important Safeguards

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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.

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do

not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or direct
splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, direct sunlight,

inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder.

• 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.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to

unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder

body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder

lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands

and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

■ ■

■ ■

■ LCD Monitor/Viewfinder

LCD Monitor

• In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with a 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
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99 % effective pixels with a mere 0.01 % of the pixels inactive or always lit.
However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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
67,500 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.

Important Safeguards

Precautions

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Before Use

Things You Should Know ............................................................................................... 2

Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3

Precautions .....................................................................................................................4

Before Using ....................................................................................................................6

• Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion .................................................................................... 7

Quick Guide ...................................................................................................................13

Supplying Power ...........................................................................................................16

Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................... 18

Using the Palmcorder Menu......................................................................................... 19

Table of Contents

Camera VCR

For Your Information

Camera Recording ........................................................................................................ 20

• Simple Recording .................................................................................................. 20

• Digital PhotoShot Mode ........................................................................................ 22

• Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 23

Special Effect Features ................................................................................................ 25

Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................ 29

Palmcorder Accessory System ...................................................................................93

Notes On Operations .................................................................................................... 94

Specifications ................................................................................................................ 96

Before Requesting Service .......................................................................................... 97

On-Screen Displays (OSD) ........................................................................................... 99

Warranty....................................................................................................................... 101

MENU OSD ................................................................................................................... 102

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ....................................................... 107

Index of Controls......................................................................................................... 111

Index ............................................................................................................................. 115

Special Features

Playback Your Recordings ........................................................................................... 33

Special Effect Features ................................................................................................ 35

Digital Features ................................................................................................................41

Editing Features ............................................................................................................... 46

Card Features ...................................................................................................................50

PC Connection

• Transferring Your Images (Windows) ........................................................................ 57

• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System ........................................................ 61

• Transferring Your Images (i.LINK) (Windows) ........................................................... 73

• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System (i.LINK) ........................................... 74

• Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive .................................................................76

• Palmcorder File Converter........................................................................................ 79

• Web Camera (For Windows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users) ........... 81

• Warning Indications .................................................................................................. 90

PC Connection

• Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ...................................................................... 91

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1 pc. AC Adaptor
(PV-DAC11-K) with AC
Cable and DC Cable

1 pc. Shoulder Strap
(LSFC0016)

1 pc. Battery Pack
(CGR-D08/CGR-D08R)

1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535)
with Lens Cap Strap
(LSGQ0066)

1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280)

1 pc. 8 MB Memory Card
(RP-SD008BMK0)

1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98SE/Me/
2000/XP and Macintosh; USB Device Driver for Windows
98SE/Me/2000/XP; PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger
System for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP; Built-in SD Drive
for Macintosh (LSFT0527)

Unpack your Palmcorder

1 pc. USB Cable
(K1HA05CD0001)

1 pc. CR2025 Clock Battery
(installed in Palmcorder)

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
United States and other countries.

Macintosh, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Macintosh, Power Mac, and Mac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Intel

Pentium is a registered trademark.
i.LINK is a trademark.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System is a registered trademark.
IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.
MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark.
SD is a trademark.

1 pc. IR Remote Control
(LSSQ0294) with Battery
(CR2025)

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Before Use

Before Using

AY-DVM30EJ

AY-DVM60EJ

Cassette type

60 minutes

45 minutes

SP

LP

90 minutes

30 minutes

Record Speed/
Playback time

AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes

Use only those tapes having the

Mini

logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.

Record Speed/Playback Time

Cassettes have a sliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.

Erase Protection

record tab

1 To prevent accidental erasure:

Slide the tab to the left (open).

2 To record again:

Slide the tab to the right (close).

1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

2 Insert a cassette record tab up,

window side facing out.

3 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion

• If the Palmcorder is connected to a power
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder on.

• To remove the cassette...

Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 16, 17)

• When inserting the cassette, make sure it
is facing the right direction and then push
it in completely.

• If Hand Strap is tight it may prevent
Cassette Holder from fully opening for
Cassette insert or eject. Loosen Hand
Strap if necessary.

Cassette
Compartment
Cover

1TAPE EJECT

3PUSH CLOSE

Note

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OR

1 Loosen the strap from the Buckle and

create a loop.

2 Pull the strap firmly through the

Buckle to shorten or lengthen the

strap.

1

Adjust the Length

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

2

1

3

1 Undo the two strap ends from their

buckles.

2 Thread the strap end through the

Strap Attachment Rings.

• Tilt Viewfinder upward.

3 Reinsert the strap ends through

their buckles.

• Make sure the straps are not twisted.

1

2

3

Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the
size of your hand as illustrated.

Attaching the Lens Cap Strap to the
Hand Strap:

Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
in the Lens Cap Strap. Reattach the Hand
Strap.

Lens Cap

Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:

Thread the Lens Cap Strap through the
Strap Attachment Ring as shown.

Hand Strap

Hand Strap

Before Using

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Before Using

1 Press LIGHT. (Mode )

• LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON.

• GAIN UP ON will be brighter than
when only LED Light is ON, however,
ghost images will appear.

2 Press LIGHT. (Mode )

• GAIN UP turns OFF.

• To eliminate ghost images, use this
mode.

3 Press LIGHT. (Mode )

• LED Light turns OFF.

• Pressing LIGHT again returns to .

To brighten the natural colours in a scene.
GAIN UP works together with the LED Light
to enhance the light’s brightness.

Using Built-in LED Light

• Using Light reduces battery time.

• Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use.

• Do not look directly into the light.

• If the LED Light is used with a Conversion
Lens attached, a slight vignetting
(darkening around edges) effect occurs
on the screen.

• Using MagicPix at the same time will
make conditions even brighter. (p. 42)

Built-in LED
Light

Note

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 16, 17)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD.

1, 2, 3LIGHT

Press LIGHT

Press
LIGHT

LED Light OFF
GAIN UP OFF

2

LED Light ON
GAIN UP ON

3

LED Light ON
GAIN UP OFF

Press LIGHT

• Use LED Light for recording subjects

1.5 m (4.9 feet) away or closer.

• In the M-CARD mode, the GAIN UP mode
cannot be set.

Note

1

1

2

3

1

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To operate Camera functions:

Set POWER to CAMERA.

To operate VCR functions:

Set POWER to VCR.

You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m
(16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder
and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens).

Remote Control

Remote Sensor

• FF/Search (p. 35)

• REW/Search (p. 35)

• Pause/Select (p. 37)

• Stop/Set (pp. 19, 33, 49)

• Slow/Frame Advance (Forward)
(pp. 36, 37)

• Slow/Frame Advance (Backward)
(pp. 36, 37)

• Index Search (Forward) (p. 38)

• Index Search (Backward) (p. 38)

• Speaker Volume (p. 34)

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 properly. Keep
away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.

Controlled Functions

• Rec/Pause (p. 20)

• Tele (Zoom) (p. 23)

• Wide (Zoom) (p. 23)

• Date/Time (p. 107)

• Reset (p. 47)

• PhotoShot (p. 22)

• Display On TV (p. 40)

• Counter/Time Code (p. 108)

• Audio Dubbing (p. 46)

• Record (p. 49)

• Menu (pp. 19, 47)

• Play (pp. 33, 49)

○○○○○○○○

Replace the Battery

B

1 While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A)

with your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B).

2 Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the + mark

facing up.
Do not reverse the polarity.

3 Insert the Battery Tray.

+

A

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Before Use

Before Using

You can control any two Panasonic
Palmcorders with one Remote Control. In
order for the remote to distinguish between
the two units, it is necessary to set one of
the Palmcorders to VCR 2. On the remote,
press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to control the

desired Palmcorder.

Remote Controlling Two
Palmcorders

Note

1 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA.

• The POWER Lamp lights red.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR or CAMERA position.

2 Press MENU to display the VCR or

CAMERA mode menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS in the CAMERA or VCR

mode menu screen, then press JOG
KEY to display the OTHER

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select REMOTE ,

and then press JOG KEY to select
VCR 2 (Menu OSD: pp. 103, 105).
Leave the other Palmcorder set to
VCR1.

5 Set the Remote Control to VCR 1 or

VCR 2 to correspond with the

Palmcorder you wish to control. (See
above left.)

• When the Palmcorder and remote are
not set to the same mode (VCR1 or
VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE
(REMOTE)” will appear.

• After replacing the Remote Control
Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1.

1POWER

2MENU

3, 4

JOG KEY

For VCR 2 :

Press these
buttons at the
same time.

For VCR 1 :

Press these
buttons at the
same time.

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If no operation takes place for approx.
10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was
connected to the Palmcorder and the
POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA
without inserting a Cassette, the
Palmcorder is automatically set to Self
Demo mode for introducing its function.
To turn it off, follow steps 1~4 below.

[ EVF or LCD Monitor ]

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 16, 17)

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS , and press JOG KEY to

display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu
screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select DEMO

MODE , and press JOG KEY to select

OFF.

• Press MENU to exit.

• If any button is pressed or operated

(except PLAY/MULTI and ZOOM), the
Self Demo mode is cancelled.

• The Self Demo mode can be started by

setting DEMO MODE to ON and by
exiting the menu.

To turn Self Demo back on:

• Set to DEMO MODE : ON in MENU

screen.

Note

1POWER

2MENU

3, 4

JOG KEY

Self Demo Mode

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Quick Guide

Insert the Battery Pack

Insert Cassette

1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide

it up until it locks with a click.

2 Slide TAPE EJECT to

open the Cassette
Compartment Cover.

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (p. 16)

1 Set POWER to VCR or

CAMERA.

1

2

These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to
insert or remove tapes, even when the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7)

3 Insert a cassette record tab

up, window side facing out.

• Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 7)

4 Press PUSH CLOSE mark

to close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.

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Camera Recording

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

180°

90°

LCD Monitor

2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment

Control to your eyesight.

4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

Press REC/PAUSE again to pause

recording.

Viewfinder

1 Set POWER to

CAMERA.

3 Use OPEN tab on underside of the

LCD monitor to unlock. Swing it fully
open and adjust the angle.

To Watch Playback in the LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display)

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

2 Use OPEN tab on underside of the

LCD monitor to unlock. Swing it fully

open and adjust the angle.

3 Press (REW)

to rewind the tape.

4 Press (PLAY) to start

playback.

5 Press (STOP) to stop

playback.

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (p. 16)

180°

90°

1 Set POWER to VCR.

Quick Guide

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Before Use

Insert Memory Card*

3 Insert the Memory Card

and gently push in until
you hear a click.

4 Close the Card Slot door.

2 Open the Card Slot

door.

1 Set POWER to OFF.

Quick Guide

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (p. 16)

*Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 95)

• Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 50)

Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder.

Memory Card

SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) (supplied)
MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand)
MultiMediaCard (optional) (p. 93)

Capacity

8 MB
8 MB, 16 MB
8 MB

SD Memory Card write protection switch

A write protection switch is located on the SD Memory Card. Sliding the switch
to the “LOCK” position prevents writing on or formatting the card.

Write protection Switch

To remove the Memory Card...

Press here to eject the card.

cropped corner

Note

• When inserting the Memory Card, inser t
with the cropped corner down as shown in
the illustration above.

When inserting the Memory Card

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Supplying Power

Charge the Battery Pack on
the AC Adaptor

1 Connect and plug in the Power Cord

as shown.

• POWER Lamp will light.

• Remove the DC Cable, if attached,
from the adaptor.

2 Attach the Battery as shown to

charge.

• CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out
when charging is complete (approx.
1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour
50 minutes of operation (using EVF )
when fully charged.

3 Remove the Battery.

Slide the Battery out and then lift up.

POWER Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp

• Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).

• If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases.

CHARGE Lamp flashes when...

• The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal.

• Charging is not possible. Remove the Battery once, wait a short time, then re-attach it

for charging.

Note

1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up

until it locks with a click.

Remove the Battery Pack

1

2

Insert the Battery Pack

1

2

BATTERY
RELEASE

1 While sliding the BATTERY RELEASE,

slide the Battery downward and
remove.

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Before Use

1 Slide the Battery downward while

sliding BATTERY RELEASE to

remove the Battery Pack. (p. 16)

2 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN

Terminal.

3 Connect the other end of the DC

Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.

4 Plug in the AC Adaptor.

• The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.

• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes
1 W of electric power when plugged into
an AC outlet even when not in use.)

DC Cable
(Supplied)

DC IN Terminal

Note

1

2

3

POWER
Lamp

Supplying Power

Caution:

• Charge only with specified charger.

• Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).

• The Battery may be warm after charging or just
after use. This is normal.

• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn
out Battery.

• If charging is done in extreme low or high
temperatures, Battery charge time increases.

Safety precautions:

• Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.

• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (–) terminals.

• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble
the Battery.

To avoid damage to the Battery:

• Do not drop or jar the Battery.

• Use the Battery with specified models only.

• If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will automatically
prevent operation.

To ensure longer battery life:

• While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place. If you leave the Battery

in the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the
Battery will no longer be rechargeable.

• Keep the Battery terminals clean.

Battery Care

DC Output Connector

2

Use AC Adaptor

BATTERY
RELEASE

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.

ATTENTION:

1

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Setting the Clock

• To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.

• If “CLOCK BATTERY” indication appears,
please refer to “Replacing Clock Battery”
on page 94.

EXAMPLE:

When CLOCK SET setting is
completed, press MENU twice to start
the clock and exit.

: 2003

YEAR

Push

PUSH

Rotate

PUSH

: JAN

: FEB

MONTH

MONTH

1MENU

2, 3, 4

JOG KEY

The date and time is calculated, including
leap years, up to DEC 31 2089.

Note

Set the Date and Time

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 16, 17)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

1 Press MENU to display the Camera or

VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 19)

2 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS , and then press JOG

KEY to display the OTHER

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK

SET , and then press JOG KEY to set

to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 103, 105.)

• The CLOCK SET menu screen
is displayed.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then

press JOG KEY to fix and move to the

next item. Likewise, set the month,
day, hour, and minute.

CAMERA

FUNCTIONS

VCR

FUNCTIONS

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Before Use

APress JOG KEY to set your selection.
BRotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

CPress JOG KEY to set your selection.

• The “ ” mark indicates selection.

DPress MENU to exit the menu.

The Palmcorder features three menu
displays: one for CAMERA mode
(recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card
Photo Mode) and one for VCR mode
(playback). (pp. 102~106)

Using the Palmcorder Menu

• While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.

• While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.

• During playback, the Menu screen can be
displayed.

1 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

or VCR menu (according to the
POWER setting).

2 Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

1, D

MENU

2, A, B, C

JOG KEY

Displaying the MENU

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 16, 17)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

Setting the MENU Items
(e.g. VCR Mode menu)

1 : CAMERA SETUP

To select PROG. AE, PROGRESSIVE,
D. ZOOM, or CINEMA.

2 : DIGITAL EFFECT

To select EFFECT.

3 : RECORDING SETUP

To select REC SPEED, AUDIO REC,
SCENEINDEX, WIND CUT, or ZOOM
MIC.

4 : DISPLAY SETUP

To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.

5 : LCD/EVF SETUP

To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS

To select REMOTE, BEEP SOUND,
SHTR EFFECT, CLOCK SET, SELF
REC, or DEMO MODE.

7 : PHOTO TITLE

To select TITLE or MODE.

1 : PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

To select BLANK SEARCH, SEARCH,
12 bit AUDIO, or MULTI SPEED.

2 : DIGITAL EFFECT

To select EFFECT1, EFFECT2, or
D. ZOOM.

3 : RECORDING SETUP

To select REC SPEED or AUDIO DUB.

4 : DISPLAY SETUP

To select DATE/TIME, C. DISPLAY,
C. RESET, or DISPLAY.

5 : LCD/EVF SETUP

To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

6 : OTHER FUNCTIONS

To select REMOTE or CLOCK SET.

CAMERA Main menu

VCR Main menu

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Camera Recording

Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand
strap.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

• The POWER Lamp lights red.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
CAMERA position.

2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up

against your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your
eyesight.

• Adjust the EVF Brightness of the
Viewfinder if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” on
page 21.

3 Set to REC SPEED “SP” or “LP” in

the RECORDING SETUP menu
screen. (Menu OSD: p. 102)

4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

• “REC” is displayed on the screen.

Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.

5 Set POWER to OFF when finished.

• To remove the cassette, slide TAPE
EJECT.

EVF

To conserve power

After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
will automatically change to Standby
mode.
To resume recording, set POWER to
OFF and then ON again.

• When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture.
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.

Simple Recording

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (pp. 16, 17)

• Insert a cassette with the record tab

closed. (p. 7)

REC/PAUSE mode

1, 5

POWER

4REC/PAUSE

2Vision

Adjustment
Control

POWER Lamp

Clip here

3MENU

WARNING:

• 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.

• Do not lift, or carry, the Palmcorder
by the EVF or the LCD Monitor.

• Do not pull hard on the EVF Eye Cup.

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Camera

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.

1 Use OPEN tab on underside of the

LCD monitor to unlock.

2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open

and adjust the viewing angle.

• The LCD monitor will automatically
turn on.

• When the LCD monitor is completely
closed, it will shut off automatically to
save power.

• Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or
colour of the LCD monitor if
necessary. Please refer to “To adjust
the LCD/EVF BRIGHTNESS or
COLOR” below.

3 Start recording.

• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.

• Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.

Using the LCD Monitor

1OPEN

Note

180°

90°

90°

Camera Recording

To adjust the LCD/EVF
BRIGHTNESS or COLOR

1 Press MENU to display the main menu

screen.

2 Rotate JOG KEY to select LCD/EVF

SETUP from the main menu screen.

(Menu OSD: pp. 103, 105)

3 Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/

EVF SETUP screen.

4 Press JOG KEY to select LCD

BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or
EVF BRIGHTNESS, then rotate JOG

KEY to adjust.

5 Press MENU twice to exit this mode.

1, 5

MENU

2, 3, 4

JOG KEY

EVF/LCD

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Camera Recording

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA

SETUP , and press JOG KEY to

display the CAMERA SETUP menu
screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select

PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG
KEY to select ON.

• Press MENU to exit.

• “ P ” will appear in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.

5 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause

mode.

Use this feature to record a seven second
(approx.) still image on the tape from the
current camera picture. Audio is also
recorded for on-the-spot narration. Or, you
can add narration later with the Audio
Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide
show, etc. (p. 46)

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause

mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.

• If SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER
FUNCTIONS menu screen is set to ON, a
sound effect similar to the shutter of a film
camera will be heard when PHOTOSHOT
is pressed.

• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx. 7 seconds
to process. After that, the Camera mode
screen will be displayed.

Digital PhotoShot Mode

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

Progressive PhotoShot
Mode

• This function may not work with D.E.I.S.,
D. ZOOM and D.FUNCTION functions.

Note

Note

1POWER

1POWER

2MENU

3, 4

JOG KEY

5PHOTOSHOT

EVF/LCD

EVF/LCD

2PHOTOSHOT

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Camera

Zoom

You can gradually zoom in for close ups or
zoom out for wide angle shots.

• The zooming speed ranges from a slow
17 seconds to a fast 1.8 seconds
according to the amount of pressure
applied to the POWER ZOOM.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Zoom slowly:

by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto)
or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the
POWER ZOOM.

Zoom quickly:

by applying more pressure.

3 Start recording.

Note

2POWER

ZOOM

Camera Recording

Zoom Microphone Function

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select

RECORDING SETUP , then press

JOG KEY to display the RECORDING

SETUP menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select ZOOM MIC

in the RECORDING SETUP menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 102)

5 Press JOG KEY to select ON.

• Press MENU to exit.

• “Z.MIC” will appear on the screen.

• The Zoom Microphone Function may not
work effectively if the surrounding noise is
too loud.

Note

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

3REC/PAUSE

1POWER

1POWER

2MENU

3, 4, 5

JOG KEY

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Self Recording

180°

Camera Recording

1 Press RECORDING CHECK

briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode.
The [CHK] indication appears.

After checking, the Palmcorder returns
to the REC/PAUSE mode.

• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder
must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as
was used for recording, otherwise the
playback picture will be distorted.

Recording Check

To play back the final few seconds of the
last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE
mode.

1RECORDING

CHECK

1, 2STILL

You can record still pictures of any desired
duration together with sound.

Recording Still Pictures

1 While in RECORD mode, press STILL

to capture a still picture. The captured
still picture will be recorded together
with sound.

2 Press STILL once again to release

the still picture. The camera will
resume recording real-time pictures.

To record yourself, rotate the LCD monitor
180 degrees so it faces the same direction
as the lens.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER

FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY

to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS
menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select SELF

REC , and then press JOG KEY to

select MIRROR. (Menu OSD: p. 103)

• Press MENU to exit.

• The picture in the LCD monitor will
appear reversed.

5 Start recording.

1POWER

2MENU

3, 4

JOG KEY

5REC/

PAUSE

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Camera

CINEMA Mode

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA

SETUP , then press JOG KEY to

display the CAMERA SETUP menu
screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA ,

and then press JOG KEY to select
ON.

• A black strip will appear at the top
and bottom of the picture.

• Press MENU to exit.

• “CINEMA” will appear on the screen.

5 Start recording.

You can record a picture compatible with a
wide-screen TV equipped with S-Video
picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features.

Backlight

2, 3BACK LIGHT

• The Indicator “

” will not appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is
selected in the DISPLAY menu.

Note

Use when recording a subject that is darker
than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed
area, or when the light source is behind
your subject.

3, 4

JOG KEY

5REC/PAUSE

1POWER

EVF/LCD

2MENU

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press BACK LIGHT to activate the

Backlight feature.

• The Indicator “

” will appear in the

EVF or LCD monitor.

3 Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel

the Backlight feature.

EVF/LCD

1POWER

Special Effect Features

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Special Effect Features

SPORTS mode

• The recorded images will not be blurred
when they are viewed later using slow or
still picture playback.

• When playing back a sports mode

recording, the movement may appear
slightly jerky.

• Do not use this mode when recording
under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium
lighting. These types of lights will affect
the colour and brightness of the images.

• A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or highly reflective.

• If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS “

” indicator will flash in the

EVF or the LCD monitor.

• The image may flicker if this mode is used
indoors.

PORTRAIT mode

• The image may flicker if this mode is used
indoors.

LOW-LIGHT mode

• Scenes recorded in extremely low light
levels may turn out dark.

SPOT-LIGHT mode

• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear washed out.

SURF&SNOW mode

• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear washed out.

• It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode or Low-Light
mode together with the GAIN UP mode
and MAGIC PIX mode.

Program AE

3MENU

The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.

Note

1POWER

For recording fast action scenes.
For recording only subjects in the

foreground, while ignoring
subjects in the background.

For recording in extreme low light
conditions.

Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).

For recording in locations with a
high degree of “brightness,” such
as snow slopes and the seashore.

Mode

Indication

(No display)

SPORTS

PORTRAIT

LOW-LIGHT

SPOT-LIGHT

SURF&SNOW

4, 5

JOG KEY

2AUTO/

MANUAL

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the

“MNL” indication appears in the EVF or
the LCD monitor.

3 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA

SETUP , and then press JOG KEY to

display the CAMERA SETUP menu
screen.

5 Rotate JOG KEY to select

PROG. AE , then press JOG KEY

repeatedly to select one of the five

modes shown below.

• Press MENU to exit.

6 Repeat steps 2~5 to select OFF to

cancel this feature.

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Camera

Special Effect Features

1, 3, AFADE

Audio/Video Fade In/Out

2, BREC/

PAUSE

Fade In

• Starting the first scene with “fade in”
is very effective.

1 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down

FADE until the picture fades out.

2 Press REC/PAUSE to start

recording.

3 Release FADE and the picture will

gradually fade in.

Fade Out

Use to create a soft ending or (together
with fade in) for a soft transition from one
scene to the next.

ADuring recording, hold down FADE

until the picture fades out.

BPress REC/PAUSE to pause the

recording.

You can make smooth* scene transitions
for a more professional look.

*Note

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Special Effect Features

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA

FUNCTIONS menu screen. Then

rotate and press JOG KEY to select

PHOTO TITLE .

3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select

and set MODE and then TITLE .
1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or

MIX).

2nd : Select and set TITLE to “SET”.

• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.

• The Multi image screen is displayed.

4 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select

and set an image.

• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed while
image is processed. Then, “PHOTO
TITLE SET” is displayed for approx.
3 seconds, and the screen goes back
to the Camera mode screen.

• After Photo Title is performed, Digital
Function turns off.

5 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording

with Photo Title.

• WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at
the beginning of the recording. Then
the Photo Title setting will be cleared
automatically.

You can use PhotoShot images stored on a
Memory Card to record a WIPE or MIX
effect on a cassette.

When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected
image will appear before each recording is
made.

WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the

current scene in a wiping motion.

MIX : The photo title is replaced with the

current scene in a gradual mixing
effect.

1POWER

2, 3, 4

JOG KEY

Note

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 16, 17)

• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 50, 51)

Photo Title

5REC/

PAUSE

2MENU

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Camera

• DISPLAY must be set to ALL for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE, HIGH SPEED SHUTTER,
or IRIS to be displayed on the LCD or
EVF.

• While “GAIN UP” or “MAGICPIX” is
displayed on the LCD or EVF, Manual
White Balance is inoperable.

Note

Advanced Settings

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the

“MNL” indication appears in the EVF
or the LCD monitor.

3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until

“AWB” appears in the EVF or LCD
monitor.

4 Rotate JOG KEY to select other

modes. (See mode chart at left.)

• Press AUTO/MANUAL to cancel the
setting.

Mode

AWB

*

3, 4, A, B

JOG KEY

White Balance

Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically
maintains optimum colour balance in most
lighting conditions. However, when using
Digital Functions, etc., you may get better
results by using the manual adjustment.

1POWER

Description

Automatically maintains optimum
colour balance in most lighting
conditions.

When the source illumination is a
halogen lamp.

When shooting outdoors on a
sunny day.

The White Balance setting that
was previously set manually.

* For manual White Balance

adjustment:

A. Rotate JOG KEY to select “ ” .

B. Point the Palmcorder at a white

object (full-screen) and hold JOG
KEY down until “ ” indication stops
flashing.

• If “

” indication flashes when the
Palmcorder is turned on, the previous
manual White Balance setting is in
effect.

In the following cases, the “

”

indication flashes:

• The flashing indicates that the
previously adjusted White Balance
setting is still in effect. This setting will
be in effect until White Balance is
adjusted again.

• Correct White Balance may not be
attainable manually in poor lighting
conditions.

2AUTO/MANUAL

• When ZOOM is set to 10X or
higher, White Balance cannot be
adjusted.

Note

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Advanced Settings

Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ...

• a subject through glass.

• a scene where the subject is far from the
Palmcorder and there are objects in the
foreground.

• a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.

• a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.

• subjects with shiny surfaces.

• an obliquely angled subject.

• a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.

• in low light situations.

• a scene with fast motion, like a golf swing.

Re-focusing may be required

• when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new
scene.

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.
2 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the

“MNL” indication appears in the EVF
or the LCD monitor.

3 Press FOCUS so that the “MF”

(Manual Focus) indication appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.

4 Press and hold POWER ZOOM, “T”

side (Telephoto), until the lens is at

maximum zoom in.

5 Turn M.FOCUS DIAL until the picture

is in focus.

• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.

6 Press POWER ZOOM to “W” or “T”

as desired.

• The subject will remain in focus over

the entire zooming range.

• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.

Macro Focus (for close-ups)

Auto Focus

Manual Focus

4, 6POWER

ZOOM

Press the “W” side of POWER ZOOM to the maximum wide angle position.
Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 25 mm (1 inch) in front of the lens.

1POWER

5M.FOCUS

DIAL

The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range.

2AUTO/MANUAL

3FOCUS

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