Panasonic PV-DV851 Owner’s Manual

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Things You Should Know

f""Date of Purchase

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used propedy, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.

Please take time to fill inthe 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.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Your "_!_" Patmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) modeand Long Play (LP) mode, It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use inPalmcorder with the "Lk" mark be

used.

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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.

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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. tf 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. I1necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radiofTV technician for help. You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC focal regional off_es helpful.

FCC Warning:

ate assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded interface cable with ferrite core when connecting digital

Patmcorder to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment could void the user's authority to operate,

oAny unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate this devices.

Declaration of Conformity

Model No.: PV-DV851/PV-DV901IBN-SDCAAE

Trade Name:Panasonlc

Responsible party:Matsusbita 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.

ImportantSafeguards

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 fail, causing serious injury to a child or adult,

and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart,

stand, tnpod, 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 surtaces may cause the appliance and cart combination

to overturn.

9) Ventilation _ SiDle and openings inthe 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.

t0) 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 Poladzation -- 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 isa safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug, II the plug still fails to fit, contact your etectdcian 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-- 1tan outside antenna or cable system is connected to lhe 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 wilh 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.

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ELECTRODE SYSTEM

14) Lightning--For added protection of this video unit

receiver during a lightning storm, or when it isleft unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug

itfrom the wall outtat 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 itcan 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 cart result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

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. it the video unit does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls thal 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. fl the video unil 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 charactedstics 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

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

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

• DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR

OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

= DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF

AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF

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

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 ... Ifthe unit is suddenly moved from a co_d 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

COuldbe 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 el

the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and Jens 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 itmay damage the finish,

Contents

Before Use

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

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

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

To watch the Ptaybeck Picture ........................................... 7

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

Remote Controller ............................................................ t0

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 orVoff the Palmcorder and selecting Modes ........ t4

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

Using the LCD Monitor ..................................................... t4

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

Digital Electronic linage Stabilizer Function ..................... 22

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

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

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

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

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ................................. 24

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

Recording in Natural Colors ............................................. 25

Adjusting White Balance Manually ........................... ,....... 25

Digital Effect Functions ..................................................... 26

VCR MODE

Ptaying Back ..................................................................... 28

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back .......................... 28

Slow Motion Playback ...................................................... 2.9

Still Playback/Stilt Advance Playback ............................... 29

Finding the End ol Recording ........................................... 29

Index Search Functions .................................................... 30'

Playback Zoom Function .................................................. 31 "

Playback Digital Effect Functions ..................................... 31

Playing Back on Your TV ................................................. 33

Audio Dubbing .................................................................. 33

Special Features

Using a Memory Card ....................................................... 34

ReCording on the Memory Card ........................................ 34

Playing Back Pictures on the Memory Card ...................... 35

Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette ........ _.36

Creatin g a Title ................................................................. 37

Inserting a Title ................................................................. 37

Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from Accidental

Erasure (File Lock) ........................................................ 38

Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card ........... 38

Formatting a Memory Card ............................................... 39

DPOF Setting .................................................................... 39

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

(Dubbin g) ...................................................................... 40

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette 40 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment

(Dubbing) ...................................................................... 41

PC Connection wilh DV Interface Cable ........................... 41

Using the Supplied Software with a Computer ................. 42

Software Installation

(Windows_ 95/98/Me, Windows_ 2000) ....................... 42

PHOTOVU LINK ............................................................... 43

ArcSoftSoftware...............................................................44

Using the Supplied

USB ReaderrWriter for SD Memory Card ..................... 45

Others

Indications.........................................................................48

WarninglAlarm Indications................................................50

Notes& Precautions...........................................................51

CautionforUse .................................................................54

ExplanationofTerms ........................................................57

Specifications....................................................................58

PalmcerderAccessory System .........................................59

Palmcorder Accessory orde r Form ................................... 60

Before Requesting Service (Problems"and Solutions) ......61

Request for Service Notice ............................................... 63

Limited Warranty ............................................................... 64

Servicenter List ................................................................. 65

Software License Agreement ............................................ 66

Index ................................................................................. 67

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Gu_a espa,5ola para el uso r&pido ................................. 68

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PV-DAC 11B

PV-DBP9A(PV-DVg0t)PV-DBP8A(PV-DVBSt)

N2QAEC000003 CR2025

Before Using

These operating fnstructions are designed for use with models PV-DV901 and PV-DV851. Pictures may be slightly different from the original.

• Features may vary, so please read carefully,

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LCD Monitor 2.5 inch(63.5 ram) 3.0 inch (76.2 ram)

Liquid Crystal Oisptay Liquid Crystal Display

800 mAh 1660 mAh

Supplied Battery (PV-DBP8A) (PV-DBP9A) Supplied 8 MB 16 MB

SD Memory Card (LSFT0261) (LSFT0259)

Standard Accessories

illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (4 12)

• Supplies power to the Patmcorder,

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

out Jets.

VFC3508

K2KC4CB00002

LSFT0259(PV-DV901)

LSFT0261(PV-DV851)

BN-SDCAAE

VFA0352

LSFT0257

10)

VFC3506

2) Battery Pack(-I, 12)

• Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (-IF 10, 11)

4) Lens Cap end Lens Cap Cord (-4, 13)

5) AJV Cable (-) 33, 40)

6). PC Connection Cable (_ 42)

7) SD Memory Card (-!) 47)

8) CD-ROM : Driver Soft for USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (Windows ® 98/Me, Wtndowa_2000) (-.b 45, 46)

PHOTOVU LINK (Windows ® 95/98/Me, Windows_2000) (-.) 42, 43)

ArcSoft Software (Windows ® 95,,'98/Me, Windows®2000) (-_ 42, 44)

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the

United States and other countries. Intel Pentium is a registered trademark. LLINK and "_," are trademarks,

SD is a trademark,

9) USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (-4, 45, 46)

10) Shoulder Strap (4 13)

Quick Guide

Charge the Battery. (4 12)

• Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and AC Jack.

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

• When the Charge Lamp [CHARGE] goes off, the Battery is fulJy

• charged,

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

2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (4 12)

• Attachthe battery aftertilting the Viewf{nder upward.

• Slide the 0 Switchto [ON], (The {CAMERA]Lamplights up.)

Insert the Cassette. (4 13)

• Slide the 0 iever to the right and pulldown to open the Cassette

compartment cover.

• Insert the Cassette,

• Press the {PUSH/TO CLOSE] _) to load the Cassette.

• Close the lower compartment Cover.

Start recording. (4 20)

• Press the 0 Button. (Recording starts,)

• Press the _]) Button again to pause the recording.

To watch the Playback Picture

3 Turn the Palmcorder on. (414)

Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back. (4 28) .

• Slide the i{_ Switch. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)

• Press the (_ Button,

• Press the 0 Button, (This will start playback,)

7 Turn the Palmcorder off.i(.._ 14)

=Set the (_ Switchto [OFF].

Controls and Components

1) Accessory Shoe

• Access•des, such as a stereo microphone (not supplied), are attached here_

2) Shoe Cover

3) Fade Sutton [FADE] (-P 22)

4) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (-_ 23)

5) Still Button [CAMERA STILL] (4 21)

6) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (-_ 14)

7) LCD Monitor(_ 14)

• 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.

7) 8) 9) 10) 11)

8) Speaker

9) Title Button [TITLE] (_ 37)

10) Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (_ 27, 32, 36, 37)

Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (-t 27)

11) Battery Holder (-_ 12)

12) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL] (_ 20, 23, 24, 25)

13) Focus Button [FOCUS] (_ 24)

14) Lens Hood

• Always keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

15) Lens

16) Tally Lamp (4 20)

17) White Balance Sensor (4 57) Remote Control Sensor (4 11)

18) Microphone (built-in, stereo)

19) Play Button [ !_] (-1 28, 35)

20) Reverse Search Button [-SEARCH] (4 20) RewtndlRevtew Sutton [<l<l] (4 28) Recording Check Button [{_] (4 20)

21) Stop Button [I] (,,1 28)

22) Forward Search Button [SEARCH+] (-1, 20) Fast Forward/Cue Button [IH_] (4 28)

23) Pause Button [11] (-_ 29)

24) DV Input/Output Terminal (LLINK) [|,] (,e 41) eConnect this to the digital video equipment,

25) Menu Button [MENU] (4 15)

26) Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (-_ 15, 19, 24, 25, 28, 29)

_6)

17)

18)

24)

27) Photoshot BuRon [PHOTO SHOT] (4 21, 34)

28) Battery Eject Button [BA'I'F. EJECT] (4 12)

29) Tape/Card Photoshot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (4 34)

30) Reset Button [RESET] (4 61)

31) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (4 34)

32) Card Slot Cover (4 34)

33) Card Slot (4.34)

34) Card SiotCover Open Lever [OPEN] (4 34)

35) Cassette Compartment Window (4 13)

3"6)Grip Belti(4 13)

37) Shoulder Strap Holders (4 13)

38) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (4 13) 3'9) Zoom Lever [W/T] (_ 21, 22)

40) Operation Mode Lamps[CAMERANCR/CARD P.B] (4 14, 20, 28, 35)

41) Power Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODEl (4 14)

42) Eyecup

43) Vlewfinder (4 14)

• Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some

tiny bright or dark sp()ts on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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46) .

44) Eyepiece Correcter Knob (4 14)

45) Recording Start/Stop Button (4 20)

46) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (4 13)

47) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (4 13)

48) Tripod Receptacle (Tripod Mounting Hole)

' • Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an.optional tripod,

49) Cassette Holder (4 13)

50) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (4 33, 40)

51) Audio-Video input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (4 33, 40)

Headphone Jack [PHONES] (4 53)

, •When a cable is connected to this jack, the built-in speaker of the

Palmcorder is disabled•

52) Microphone Jack [MIC] (4 33; 53)

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

53) Digital Still Picture Terminal [D.STILL PICTURE] (4 42)

54) Focus Ring (4 24)

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 Sutton [DATFJTtME] (4 50)

2) Indication Output Button [OSD] (-) 33)

3) Counter Reset Sutton [RESET] (4 57)

4) fndicatton Shift Button [COUNTER] (4 50)

5) Multi-Picture/Picture-in-Picture Sutton [MULTI/P-IN-P} (4 27, 32, 36, 37)

6) Recording Button [REC] (-) 40, 41)

7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.OUB] (4 33)

8) Upward Direction Button [A ] (for Playback Zoom Function) ('_ 31)

9) LettJR|ght Direction Sutton [<(, _1_] (for Playback Zoom Function)

(4 31) .

10) Downward Direction Button [Y] (for Playback Zoom Function)

(4 31)

11) Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [<1,I_] (.,I : reverse direction, i_: normal direction) (4 29)

12) Index Search Butto n [ _1<1, IHI,I ] ( _ : reverse direction, _ : normal direction) (-_ 30)

13) Selection Button [SELECT] (_ 31)

14) Store Sutton [STORE] (_ 31)

15) Off/On Button [OFFION] (_ 31)

16) Zoom/Volume Sutton [ZOOM/VOL] (_ 21, 22, 28, 31)

17) Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (4 28)

18) Playback Zoom Button [P.B.ZOOM] (_ 31)

19) Speed Selection Button [A, Y] (for variable speed search function) (-,,_28)

- 20)

The fo,owing buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Palrncorder,

20) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (_ 21, 34)

'21) Recording Start/Stop Button [STARTISTOP] (-_ 20)

22) Title Button [TITLE] (4 37)

23) Menu Button [MENU] (4 15)

24) Item set Button [SET] (,.) 15)

25) Item select Button [ITEM] ('4' 15)

26) Fast.forward/Cue Button [IH_] (_ 28)

27) Play Button [1_] (.4, 28, 35)

28) Rewind/Review Button [<1<1] (-) 28)

29) Pause Button [I I] (-_ 29, 35)

30) Stop Button [am](_ 28, 35)

I/Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1 While pressing the Stopper O, pull out the Battery Holder.

2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (+) 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.)

eMake sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery,

Warning Danger of explosion if battery Is incorrectly replaced,

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212 ° F (100 ° C) or incinerate. Keep the Button-Type battery out of the reach of children, Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If

swallowed call your doctor.

Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. 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.

• Using the Remote Controller

1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor

on the Palmcorder and press the desired button.

= Distance from the Palmcorder: Within Approximately 15 feet (5 meters) oAngle: 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 propedy even within the above ranges.

= Within 3 feet (t meter) range, you can also use the Remote Controller on

the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Palmcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated individuallyby 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 tl-] Button and ill] Button simultaneously. O

[VCR2]: Press the [_1] Button and [!1] Button simultaneously. O

=When the battery in the Remote ControLleris replaced, the Mode is

automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

IBUsing the AC Adaptor

1 Slide theViewfinder backward and then tilt it upward. 2 Insert the battery.shaped connector of the DC Input Lead

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.

mUsing the Battery

• Before use, fully charge the battery.

| 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.

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

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

_' Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODEl Switch to [OFF] and, while pressing the [BATT.EJECT] Button O, slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to

disconnect it.

• For other notes, see page 51.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

(_)Charging Time (_)Maximum Continuous Recording Time

• "1 h 20 rain." indicates 1 hour and 20 minutes.

• Battery PV-DBP9A is supplied (PV-DV901), Battery PV-DBP8A is supplied (PV-DV851).

• The hours shown in the table below 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 below are for continuous recording at a

temperature of 68 °F (20 °C) and humidity o160 %. If the Battery is charged

at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may become longer.

CGR-D08A/1B PV-DBPBA ® 1 h.

_) 1 h 20 mln, (1h 5 mln.)

CGR-D16N1B

CGP_D28/V1B

CGR-D53NIK CGR_8815A/1B ® 5 h 20 rain.

_,,,,, _) 9 h 10 mtn.(7 h 40 mtn.)

® 2h.

_) 2 h 50 min,(2 h 15 mln.)

® 3 h 15rain. _) 4 h 50 m|n. (3 h 55 mtn.)

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. oThe removed LensCap can be hooked onto the gripbeltO. (Whenyou are

notrecording, be sure to keep theLens Cap attached to the Lensfor

_rotection.)

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoutder Strap before going out of doors to record so aK to avoid dropping the Palmcorder,

1" Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder

Strap Holder on the Palmcorder end pull the Shoulder Strap.

2 Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

• Puft it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) O from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

Inserting a Cassette

When power is supplied tothe 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.

• For other notes, see page St,

IAccidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider O 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 inthe [REC] arrow direction.)

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting

Modes

Turn on the power first and then select Modes.

IBHow to Turn on the Power

1 Set the [OFF/ONIMODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the

Center Button O, oThe [CAMERA] Lamp lights up,

IBHow to Switch Modes

2 Slidethe [OFFION/MODE] Switch.

eWith each slide of the Swltch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera

Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

eThe appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

IHow to Turn off the Power

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

center Button.

Using the Viewfinder

Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the d{splays inside the viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Slide therviewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.

oThe Viewfinder angle is adjusted upward.

2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob O.

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LCD COLOR

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Using the LCD Monitor

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

1 Turn the [OFF/ON/MODEl Switch to [ON].

Press the [PUSH OPEN] Button and, at the same time, bring

out the LCD Monitor about 90 ° in the direction of the arrow. eThe Viewfinder goes off.

3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

reco[ding angle.

• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 ° _ from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90 ° _) to the

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

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

IIAdjusting 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]

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,

t, CAMERA SETUP _,DtGITAL EFFECT 3 CARD SETUP

4, MULTI=PICTURES _,RECORD_NG _ETUP _,DISPLAY SETUP

LOTH_q FUNCTIONS,,

t. PLAYEACK FUHCTtOHE _._IGtTAL EFFECT

_CA_O SETUP _MULTI-PJCTUREE t,_ECORDING EETgP

_AV IN/OUT _ETUP

7DISPLAY SETUP JkOTHER FUNCTIONS

= !

, 3, 4, 5

Using the Menu Screen

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

1 Pressthe [MENU] Button.

eWhen the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is

displayed. 0

eWhen the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed• ==When the [CARD P.B.] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu {s

displayed. _)

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,

• Each press of the cursor [I_ ] brings up a subsequent Mode. Menu items

that cannot be used in combination with the seJected item are displayed in dark blue.

• While a Menu is displayed, you cannot 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,

(4 10)

eTo display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button _]) on the Remote

Controller. " " " :

eTo selectitems on the Menu, pressthe[ITEM]Button_ on theRemote

Controller.

eTo set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET] Button _ on the

Remote Controller.

To Exit the Menu Screen Pressthe[MENU] Button again•

About the Menu Mode Setting

The.setting selected on the Menu wilt be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. However, ff the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnecte d before

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

t, OELETE PICTURE/TItLE

2. CARO EOIT_NG _.DISPLAY SETUP _,OTHER FUNCTIONS

1) _ -=...... ;_

_, r PROG, AE < _OFF _

PROGRESS_VE_AUTO ON

31 "_EiS ,OFF oNOFF

4) 11" °'z°°" .OFF 2_ tO._

RETURN _ .... YES

5) "/T IJ .................

.... =.....

FFECTt_OFF MULT_ P-IN-P

6)--

FFECT2_QFF NEGA SEPIA

RETURN _ .... YES

8) ...

PICTURE S+ZE_2_0_gQG 8_x4_

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REC MODE

CREATE T,!_LE_ .... YES

WiPE Mix STROEE GAiN-UP TRAIL MOSAIC MIRROR

MEMO SOLARI

_FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

lo) /

RETURn' ' _ '----= YES +

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11)\

_GAN MODE b'STROBE MANUAl.

12)..,,

SPEEO J'FAST NORMAL SLOW SWING t, OF_ ON

13)--

P-_N-P _1 _ 3 4

14) 1

RETURN _ .... YES

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16)_

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RET RN .... Y $

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List of Menus

The iUustrationsof the Menus ore for exptanation 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]{_ 23)

2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (-I, 21)

3) Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer [EIS] (,._ 22)

4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (-1 22)

5) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

6) 'Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (-I, 26)

7) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (-.Ik26)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

8) Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (-+ 34)

9) Picture Quality [REC MODE](,-) 34)

10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (-_ 37)

[MULTI-PIcTURES] Sub-Menu

1l) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (-1_27)

12) Strobe Multi+Picture Speed ]SPEED] (_ 27)

13) Swing Mode [SWING} (=1_27)

14) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (,-I_27)

[RECORDING sETuP] Sub-Menu

15) Recording Speed Mode [REC+SPEED] (.4, 19)

16) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC] (-t 19, 33)

17) Index Mode [INDEX] (_ 30)

18) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT]

• If this function is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone

can be reduced for recording

[DIS'PLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

! 9) Dote and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (-.I, 50)

20) Counter Disptay Mode [(:;+DISPLAY] (4 50)-

21) Counter Reset [C+RESET] (-_ 57)

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

22) Disploy Mode [DISPLAY] (_ 50)

23) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (_ 14)

24) LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (_ 14)

23)+F/pLC0-'+_VF SET ...... ES

24)/Im_UR. . . =. .... v_s

25)X

26)_ REMOTE ,VCI_, VCR2 OFF

27)'-,. TALL+ LEO +OFF ON

EEEP I+OFF ON

28)-- S,TUfTER .OFE O.

CLOCK-SET I_ .... YES

29)'_ E_LF-REC I_NORMAL MIRROR

30) / R_+u.m I. .... _'Es

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[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

25) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (..I, 11)

26) Recording Lamp [TALLY LED] (_ 20)

27) Beep Sound [BEEP]

1 Beep eWhen you start recording

eWhen you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] to [ON]

2 Beeps

eWhen you pause recording 10 Beeps

If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

28) Shutter Effect [SHUTTER] (4 21)

29) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK-SET] (_ 19)

30) Sell-Recording [SELF+REC] (-_ 20)

5) B)

9)-

lO)-

SCAN MODE _STROBE MANUAL

11)-

SPEED _FAST NORMAL SLOW

12)-

SWING _OFF ON

13) /

PHOTO SCENE

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH}(4 29)

2) Recording to Card {RECORD TO CARD}(4 35)

"3) Index Search Mode {INDEX](4 30)

4) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO] (-!_33)

5) Audio Selector [AUDIO OUTJ (4 53)

6) Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7) Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (_ 31,32)

8) Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (=1,3% 32)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Quality [REC MODE] (-_ 34)

10) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (4 37)

{MULTI-PICTURES} Sub-Menu

11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE} (_ 32)

12) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (-t. 32)

13) Swing Mode [SWING] (-1_32)

18)-

17)-

18) /

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

14) Recording Speed Mode [REC-SPEED] (-_ 19, 40, 41)

15) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC] (4 19, 33)

[AV INtOUT SETUP] Sub-Menu

t6) AV Jack {AV JACK] (,4. 33, 40, 53)

17) Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (_ 33)

18) AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (-# 40)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu (-_ 16)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu (-_ 16)

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu

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1)4

t, DELETE PICTURE

_OELETE ALLPICTURES

2)-

_.OELETE TITLE

3) _

I_ETURN I_ .... YES

4)X

5),,

\RECORD TO TAPE_ ---- YES

_PICTURE SEARCH_ .... YES

6)-

_F_LE LOCK _ .... YES

_--DPOF SETTING .... YES

7)-

BY SELECTION

i = ==

FORMAT YES

8)"

R T_ .... YES

DATE/TIMEbOFF DJT DATE

C, DfSPLAY_LINEAR MEMORY

C. RE5_ _ .... YES

DISPLAY _ALL PARTTAL OFF

LCD MODE _NORMAL BRIGHT

LDD/EVF SET _ .... YES

RETURN I_---- YES

REMOTE _VCRI VCR2 QFF

CLOCK-SET _ .... YE_

T. CODE

[DELETE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu

1) Selecting and deleting a Picture [DELETE PICTURE BY SELECTION1

(_ 38)

2) Deleting All Pictures [DELETE ALL PICTURES[ (-4, 38)

3) Selecting and Deleting a Title ]DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION] (4, 38)

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4) Recording to Cassette ]RECORD TO TAPE] (4 36)

5) Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH[ (4, 36)

6). Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK[ (4, 38)

7) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (4, 39)

8) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (4, 39)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu (-4. 16)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu (4, 16)

RETURN P .... Y_S

9)_

10),,

11)'_ XPIC'ItJIRESEARCH

_%DELETE P_CTURE

12)', \R_.et.oc_

13)_ _,DPOFSETTINQI

_'- EXIT

Card Playback Mode Short-Cut Menu Short-cut menus enabte some of the Card Playback Mode menus tobe called

quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the short-cut menus, and rotate the [PUSH] Dial and then press it to select the desired menu.

9) [PICTURE SEARCH[: The [PICTURE SEARCH] menu for searching pictures from numbers

appears,

10) [DELETE PICTURE]; The [DELETE PICTURE] menu for erasing the displayed picture

appears, Use this menu after the picture to be erased has appeared.

tl) [FILE LOCK];

The [FILE LOCK] menu to prevent the accidental erasure of the displayed picture (locksetting) appears. Use this menu after the picture to be locked has appeared.

12) [DPOF SETTING]: The [DPOF SETTING] menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears. Use this menu after the picture whose DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared.

13) [EXIT'J:This is for exiting from the short-cut menu.

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M_N_'TE_ 30

OCT

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]J[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 ispressed again.

• It is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may become inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [_] Indication is

flashing, charge the bui,-in lithium battery and reset the date and time.

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the ck:_ck,When theiR ] Indication is lit, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.

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.

r, CAM_A SETUp t, OJG_TAt EFFECT

_,¢ARD S_TUP

_H_ FUNCTIONS

I_ PeP LP

AUDIO-_EC I.i _llt iNDEX 1*2HOUR

Wl _D.CUT I_OFF

REC-SPE£O _p

,WI_D-CUT _OFF

_.2NOUN

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC-SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. (])

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 no_'mal

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. (_ 33)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO-REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

High sound-quality recording is possible with "16bit 48kHz 2 track" Mode. With the "12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, the odginal sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for re-recording,

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Recording

1 Set the [OFFtON/MODE] Switch to [ON].

• The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. O

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

• Recording starts. eAfler the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC]. O =The Tally Lamp (LED Lamp) O lights up during recording and alerts

those being recorded that recording is in progress. The Tally Lamp does not lig.ht up if the [TALLY LED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub- menu is set to [OFF],

3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the

recording,

• [PAUSE] is displayed. _)

• If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 mir_utes, 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] O, the Patmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some

cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.) (,,_ 24, 25)

• For other notes, see page 51.

iTo Check the Recording

By pushing the U[_] Button O in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

• [CHK] is displayed. After checking, the Pafmcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode.

• For other notes, see page 51.

iTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is

paused (Camera Search)

The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the [--SEARCH] Button O or [SEARCH+] Button O in the Recording Pause Mode,

The Camera Search function is useful for finding the starting point el a new scene to create a smooth transition of one scene to another.

=When the [-SEARCH] Button is pressed, images are played back in the

reverse direction.

=When the [SEARCH+] Button is pressed, images are played back in the

forward direction.

• For other notes, see page 5!.

iSelf-Recording

By opening the LCD Monilor and turning it so that it faces forward (to the lens side) _, you can let the subject in front of the Patmcorder 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 [M_RROR] is selected, only recording Indication [O], recording pause

indication [O| J],Card PhotoShot Indication [tt"_l] and Remaining Battery

Power Indication [_] are displayed. If a general Wamlng/Alarm _, indication [[_] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the originat position in

order to check the specific content el the Warning/Alarm Indication'.

InTo Finish the Recording

Set the {OFF/ON/MODEl Switch to [OFF].

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

With this function,.you can record stillpictures 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.

oThe 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.

• Progressive Photoshot

With the progressive Photoshot Function, you can record stitlpictures with higher resolution than with the normal Photoshot Function.

• Alter setting (PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON] or [AUTO], press the ]PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.

I_] is displayed. O

• This Function may not work with some function settings.(-IP 51)

• Continuous Photoshot

if the [PHOTOSHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] el 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, atthe same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded. (However, this function is not enabled when Progressive

Photoshot is set to {ON] or [AUTO].)

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• Digital Still Picture

When the [CAMERA STILL] Button O 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 [CAMERA 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

_tgives 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/r] zoom lever towards [W_J. 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 [VV/Tjzoom lever is pressed towards [W] or [T}, the zooming speed gradually increases,

W._T

Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function) When the zoom magnification is t ×, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inch (35 ram) from the lens. With this,

small subjects like insects can be recorded.

• For other notes, sea page 51.

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