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Things You Should Know

Thank you tor 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.

Safety Precautions

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

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

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

used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

I DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEj!^LE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important

literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.

If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, ‘Something About Interference’ available from FCC local regional offices helpful.

FCC Warning:

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

• Any 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-DV901/BN-SDCAAE Trade Name:Panasonic Responsible party:Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Address:One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Telephone number: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1 )This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

For assistance, please call; 1 -800-211 -PANA(7262) or

_send.e -mail to : consumerproducts® panasonic.com

Important Safeguards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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

11) Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug.

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

13) Outdoor Antenna Grounding— If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the 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.

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810 - 20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NECS£CTJON810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

(NEC ART 250, PARTH)

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.

Important Safeguards Precautions

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

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

19) Damage Requiring Service— Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service ,personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have

fallen onto, the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls

that are covered by the operating instructions, as an

improper adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work by a

qualified technician to restore the video unit to its

normal operation.

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

been damaged.

. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

20) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric

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 ... 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.

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.

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.

For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to ; consumerproducts@panasonic.com

Contents

Before Use

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

Standard Accessories

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

To watch the Playback Picture

Controis and Components..................................................8

Remote Controlier............................................................. 10

Power Suppiy.....................................................................12

Charging Time and Avaiiable Recording Time Lens Cap and Grip Beit

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

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

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting Modes

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

Using the LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen List of Menus

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

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

LPMode..............................................................................19

Audio Recording Mode

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CAMERA MODE

Recording PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

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

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

Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function

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

Backlight Compensation Function

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

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

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

Manual Focus Adjustment Recording in Natural Colors

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

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

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VCR MODE

Playing Back.....................................................................28

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Slow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

Finding the End of Recording...........................................29

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

Playback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect Functions Playing Back on Your TV

Audio Dubbing

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Special Features

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

Recording on the Memory Card

Playing Back Pictures on the Memory Card Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette Creating a Title

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

Protecting the Pictures on a Memory Card from Accidental

Erasure (File Lock) Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card DPOF Setting Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette

(Dubbing) ......................................................................40

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

(Dubbing)

PC Connection with DV Interface Cable ..........................41

Using the Supplied Software with a Computer Software Installation

(Windows® 95/98/Me, Windows® 2000)

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

ArcSoft Software................................................................44

Using the Supplied

USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card

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Others

indications..........................................................................48

Warning/Alarm Indications

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

Caution for Use

Explanation of Terms

Specifications

Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory order Form

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)

Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty

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

Software License Agreement

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido

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PV-DAC11B

PV-DBP9A (PV-DV901) PV-DBP8A (PV-DV85t)

N2QAEC000003 CR2025

Before Using

These operating Instructions 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.

Model Number PV-DV851 PV-DV901

LCD Monitor

Supplied Battery

Supplied SD Memory Card

2.5 Inch (63.5 mm)

Liquid Crystal Display

800 mAh

(PV-DBP8A)

SMB

(LSFT0261)

3.0 inch (76.2 mm)

Liquid Crystal Display

1600 mAh

(PV-DBP9A)

16 MB

(LSFT0259)

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

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

• Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.

VFC3508

K2KC4CB00002

LSFT0259 (PV-DV901) LSFT0261 {PV-DV851)

BN-SDCAAE

VFA0352

VFC3506

2) Battery Pack (-> 12)

• Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

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

4) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord (-^ 13)

5) A/V 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, Windows®2000) 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. ¡.LINK and “i,” are trademarks. SD is a trademark.

9) USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card {•¥ 45, 46)

10) Shoulder Strap (-¥ 13)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts®panasonic.com

Quick Guide

1 Charge the Battery. {~* 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 fully

• 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. (-» 12)

• Attach thé battery after tilting the Viewfinder upward.

3 Turn the Palmcorder on. (-»14)

• Slide the O Switch to [ON], (The (CAMERA] Lamp lights up.)

Insert the Cassette. (-^ 13)

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

• Insert the Cassette.

• Press the [PUSH/TO CLOSE] © to load the Cassette.

• Close the lower compartment Cover.

5 Start recording. (-» 20)

• Press the 0 Button. (Recording starts.)

• Press the 0 Button again to pause the recording.

To watch the Playback Picture

6 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and piay the tape

back. (-> 28)

• Slide the 0 Switch, (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.)

• Press the 0 Button.

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

7 Turn the Paimcorder off. (-► 14)

• Set the 0 Switch to [OFF].

1) 2)

Controls and Components

1) Accessory Shoe

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

2) Shoe Cover

3) Fade Button [FADE] {-¥ 22)

4) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] {•* 23)

5) Still Button [CAMERA STILL] (-k 21) LCD Monitor Open Button [PUSH OPEN] (•6)14)

7) LCD Monitor H 14)

• Due to iimltations in LCD production technoiogy, 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.

6) - 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] (-» 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 (-» 20)

17) White Balance Sensor (-» 57)

Renfiote Control Sensor (-^11)

18) Microphone (built-in, stereo)

19) Play Button [ ►] (-► 28, 35)

20) Reverse Search Button [-SEARCH] {-► 20)

Rewind/Review Button [◄◄] (-> 28) Recording Check Button [@] (-¥ 20)

21) Stop Button [■] (-» 28)

22) Forward Search Button [SEARCH-1-] (-» 20)

Fast Forward/Cue Button [►►] (-► 28)

23) Pause Button [I I] (■+ 29)

24) DV Input/Output .Terminal (i.LINK) [f,] {-k 41)

• Connect this to the digital video equipment.

25) Menu BuHon [MENU] (-» 15)

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

For assistance, please call : 1 -800-211 -PANA(7262) or send-e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com

27) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] {-► 21, 34)

28) Battery Eject Button [BATT. EJECT] (-►12)

29) Tape/Card Photos hot Selector [TAPE/CARD] (-♦ 34)

30) Reset Button [RESET] (-» 61)

31) Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (-► 34)

32) Card Slot Coyer (-► 34)

33) Card Slot (-».34)

34) Card Slot.Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (-♦ 34)

35) Cassette Compartment Window (-► 13)

36) Grip Belt (-►13)

37) Shoulder Strap Holders (^ 13)

38) Upper Cassette Compartment Cover (-► 13)

39) Zoom Lever [W/T] (-► 21, 22)

40) Operation Mode Lamps[CAMERA/VCR/CARD P.B] (-► 14, 20, 28, 35)

41) Power Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (-► 14)

42) Eyecup

43) Viewfinder (-► 14)

• Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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44) Eyepiece Corrector Knob (-► 14)

45) Recording Start/Stop Button (-► 20)

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

47) Lower Cassette Compartment Cover (^ 13)

48) Tripod Receptacle (Tripod Mounting Hole) >

■ »Used for mounting the Palmcorder on an.optional tripod.

49) Cassette Holder (■►IS)

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

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

Headphone Jack [PHONES] (-► 53)

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

Palmcorder is disabled.

52) Microphone Jack [MIC] (-► 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] (-► 42)

54) Focus Ring (-► 24)

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Remote Controller

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

Remote Controller Buttons

1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] {-* 50)

2) Indication Output Button [OSD] 33)

3) Counter Reset Button [RESET] (-» 57)

4) Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (-» 50)

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

{-¥ 27, 32, 36, 37)

6) Recording Button [REC] 40, 41)

7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (-» 33)

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

9) Left/RIght Direction Button ['<,>] (for Playback Zoom Function)

(•♦31)

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

(-►31)

11) Slow Motion/Stili Advance Button [-«I, I»] (^1: reverse direction, K; normal direction) (-¥ 29)

12) Index Search Buttori [ ] (\«: reverse direction, »\: normal direction) {-¥ 30)

13) Selection Button [SELECT] (*^ 31)

14) Store Button [STORE] (-» 31)

15) Off/On Button [OFF/ONJ (-► 31)

16) Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (-» 21, 22, 26, 31)

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

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

19) Speed Selection Button [A, V] (for variable speed search function)

. (-►28)

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

20) Photoshot Button [PHOTOSHOT] (-4 21, 34)

*21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOPJ (-♦ 20)

22) Title Button [TITLE] (-► 37)

23) Menu Button [MENU] (-» 15)

24) Item set Button [SET] (^ 15)

25) Item select Button [ITEM] (-^15)

26) Fast-forward/Cue Button [^^] (-» 28)

27) Play Button [►] (-► 28, 35)

28) Rewind/Review Button [^-4] (-> 28)

29) Pause Button [II] (•♦ 29,35)

30) Stop Button [■] (-^ 28, 35)

For assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerprQducts@panasonic.com

H Inserting a Button-type Battery

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

1 While pressing the Stopper 0> <>ut the Battery Holder.

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

• Make 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)

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

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

ranges.

• Within 3 feet (1 meter) range, you can also use the Remote Controller on the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder.

Selecting Remote Controller Modes

When 2 Palmcorders are used simultaneously, they can be operated

individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes.

• If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do not match, [REMOTE] is displayed.

Setting on the Palmcorder;

Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the desired

Remote Controller Mode.

Setting on the Remote Controller:

[VCR1]: Press the p»-] Button and [■] Button simultaneously. O

[VCR2]: Press the ["i] Button and [■] Button simultaneously. 0

• When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

Power Supply

■ Using 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.

■ Using the Battery

• Before use, fully charge the battery.

1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.

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

• The [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and charging starts.

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

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFpyON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] and, while pressing the

[BATT.EJECT] Button si'de the Battery or DC Cable upward to

disconnect it.

• For other notes, see page 5i.

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

® Charging Time (§) Maximum Continuous Recording Time

• “1 h 20 min." 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 of 60 %. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may become longer.

CGR-D08A/1B PV-DBP8A

CGR-D16A/1B PV-DBP9A

CGP-D28A/1B

CGR-D53A/1K CGR-D815A/1B

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1 h.

1 h 20 min. (1 h 5 min.)

2h.

2 h 50 min. (2 h 15 min.)

3 h 15 min.

4 h 50 mtn. (3 h 55 min.)

5 h 20 min.

Ohio min. (7 h 40 min.)

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Lens Cap and Grip Belt

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand.

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

Cap.

2 Attach the shorter loop to the grip belt. 3 Put your hand through the Grip Belt and adjust the length.

• The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the grip beltQ- (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.)

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We.recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out of doors to record so as' to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.

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

Strap Holder on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap.

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

Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

• Puil it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) Q from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot siip off.

inserting a Cassette

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

1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever 0 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 51.

■ Accidental Erasure Prevention

opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 0 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction.)

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Turning on/offthe Palmcorder and selecting

Modes

Turn on the power first and then select Modes.

|How to Turn on the Power

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

center Button O-

• The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

|How to Switch Modes

2 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

• With each slide of the Switch, the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

• The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

BHow 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 displays inside the viewfinder become clear and easy to read.

1 Slide the Viewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.

• The Viewfinder angle is adjusted upward.

2 Adjust by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector KnobO-

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Using the LCD Monitor

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

Turn the [OFF/ON/MODE] 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.

• The Viewfinder goes off.

3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired

recording angle.

• The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 ° Ф 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 Palmcorder.

Closing the LCD monitor

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

■ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level

When [LCD/EVF SET] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-menu is set to [YES], the following items are displayed.

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR]

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.

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1. CAMERA SETUP

2. DIGITAL EFFECT

3. CARO SETUP *, MUITI^PICTURES

5. recording setup

6. DISPLAY SETUP OTHER FUNCTIONS

1. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS

2- DIGITAL EFFECT

3. CARD SETUP

4. MULTI-PICTURES

5. RECORD I NO SETUP fi, A V I N/OU T SETUP

7. DISPLAY SETUP I. OTHER FUNCTIONS

2, 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 Press the [MENU] Button.

• When the (CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. O

• When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 0

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

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 [►] brings up a subsequent Mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected 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.

(-►10)

•To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 0 on the Remote Controller. . :

•To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button © on the Remote Coritroller.

•To set the mode for the selected items, press thé [SET] Button 0 on the Remote Controller.

To Exit the Menu Screen

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The,setting selected on the Meriu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. However, if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before Turning the Palmcorder off, the selected setting may not be retained.

1, DELETE PICTURE/TITLE

2. CARD editing

3. DISPLAY SETUP 4, OTHER FUNCTIONS

List of Menus

The illustrations of the Menus are (or explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] {•¥ 23)

2) Progressive Photoshot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] 21)

3) Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer [EIS] 22)

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

5) * Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

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

7) Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (-► 26)

[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

11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (-> 27)

12) Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] 27)

13) Swing Mode [SWING] H 27)

14) Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-lN-P](-> 27)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

15) Recording Speed Mode[REC-SPEED]{^ 19)

16) Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO-REC] (-► 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,

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

19) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME](-* 50)

20) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (-> 50).

21) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (-> 57)

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

22) Display Mode [DISPLAY] (-^ 50)

23) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (-► 14)

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

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

25) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (^11)

26) Recording Lamp [TALLY LED] (-► 20)

27) Beep Sound [BEEP] 1 Beep

• When you start recording

• When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] to [ON] 2 Beeps

• When you pause recording 10 Beeps

• If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording

28) Shutter Effect [SHUTTER] (->21)

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

30) Self-Recording [SELF-REC] (-> 20)

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VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (-> 29)

2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (-♦ 35)

3) Index Search Mode [INDEX] 30)

4) Audio Output Mode [AUDIO] (-> 33)

5) Audio Selector [AUDIO OUT] (-> 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] (-

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9) Picture Quality [REG MODE] [•♦ 34)

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

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

11) Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (-> 32)

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

13) Swing Mode [SWING] {•* 32)

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[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

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

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

[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu

16) AV Jack [AV JACK] (-» 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)

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Card Playback Mode Main-Menu

[DELETE PICTURE/TITLE] Sub-Menu

1) Selecting and deleting a Picture [DELETE PICTURE BY SELECTION] H 38)

2) Deleting All Pictures [DELETE ALL PICTURES] H 38)

3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION] (-> 38)

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4) Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (-> 36)

5) Searching a Picture [PICTURE SEARCH] (-► 36)

6) Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (-► 38)

7) Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (-► 39)

8) Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (-> 39)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu H 16)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu H 16)

Card Playback Mode Short-Cut Menu

Short-cut menus enable some of the Card Playback Mode menus to be 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.

11) [FILE LOCK]; The [FILE LOCK] menu to prevent the accidental erasure of the displayed picture (lock setting) 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]: This is for exiting from the short-cut menu.

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Setting Date and Time

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

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

2 Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/

[DAY]/[HOUR]^MINUTE] and set it to a desired vaiue.

• Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000-» 2001*^ 2089-^ 2000^ ...

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

• The clock operation starts from [00] second.

• The menu will disappear when the button is pressed again.

»It is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may become

inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [^] Indication is

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

internai Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the[^]

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.

LP Mode

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

If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode.

Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-like noise patterns may appear on a playback Image, or some normal functions may be restricted.

• The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment.

• Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (•♦ 33)

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO-REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 0 High sound-quality recording is possible with “16bit 48kHz 2 track” Mode.

With the “12bit 32kHz 4 track" Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for re-recording.

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Recording

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

• The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. O

2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

• Recording starts.

• After the [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [RECj. @

• The Tally Lamp (LED Lamp) 0 lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. The Tally Lamp does not light up if the [TALLY LED] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub menu is set to [OFF],

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

recording.

• [PAUSE] is displayed. O

• If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To

resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.

• When recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO] 0 the Palmcorder 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 5i.

■To Check the Recording

By pushing the [(§)] Button ^ in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play

back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

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

• For other notes, see page 51.

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

The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the [—SEARCH] Button Q or [SEARCH-1-] Button @ in the Recording Pause Mode. The Camera Search function is useful for finding the starting point of a new

scene to create a smooth transition of one scene to another.

• When the [-SEARCH] Button is pressed, images are played back in the reverse direction.

• When the [SEARCH-i-] Button is pressed, images are played back In the forward direction.

• For other notes, see page 51.

■Self-Recording

By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces fonvard (to the lens side) ©, you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder monitor the shot while shooting is in progress.

• When the LCD Monitor is opened, the Viewfinder is disabled automatically. However, when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward, the image is also shown in the Viewfinder.

• If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF-REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode) Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

• If [MIRROR] is selected, only recording Indication [•], recording pause

Indication [•! I], Card PhotoShot Indication [[Q]] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [i^^] are displayed. If a general Waming/Alarm Indication [[T]] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in

order to check the specific content of the Waming/Alarm Indication.

■To Finish the Recording ‘

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

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PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette.

1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause

Mode.

• The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.

• Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.

I Progressive Photoshot

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

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

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

^Continuous Photoshot

If the [PHOTOSHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the SubMenu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released.

• The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded. (However, this function is not enabled when Progressive Photoshot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)

BDigitai Stili Picture

When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 0 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.

I For the still pictures taken in the Continuous Photoshot Mode or Digital Still

Picture Mode, photoshot index signals are not recorded.

Zoom in/Out Functions

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

1 For wide-angle shots (zoom out):

Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].

For close-ups (zoom in):

Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].

• Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.

• Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed towards [W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.

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

When the zoom magnification is 1 x, the Palmcorder can locus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1.5 inch (35 mm) from the lens. With this, small subjects like insects can be recorded.

• For other notes, see page 5i.

‘ L Digital Zoom Function

This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1 X to 10X magnification. With the digital zooming Function, you can select a magnification of 25 X or even to

100X.

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] » [CAMERA SETUP] »

[□.ZOOM] » [25x] or [lOOx]

• 25X: Digital zooming to 25X

• 100X: Digital zooming to 100X

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

towards [T].

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

Canceling the Digital Zooming Function

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

For other notes, see page 5i.

Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function

If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you

can use this function to correct the distortion in these images.

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

1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] » [CAMERA SETUP] » [EIS] »

[ON]

• The [EIS] Indication Q appears.

Canceling Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer

Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF],

EIS function may not work when...

• Palmcorder movement is too extreme.

• Recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes.

• Recording in low light situations.

• Recording a subject under a great amount of fluorescent light.

• Recording a scene with very fast motions.

For other notes, see page 5i.

Fade In/Out Functions

Fade In O Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the

beginning of a scene.

1 Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Palmcorder Is set to

the Recording Pause Mode.

• The image fades out gradually,

2 When the image is completely gone, press the Recording

Start/Stop Button to start recording.

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

recording.

• The image reappears gradually.

Fade Out 0 ^

Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving^a black screen at the end of a scene. /

1 Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.

• The image fades out gradually. ^

2 About 3 seconds after the Image is completely gone, press

the recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.

3 Release the [FADE] Button.

For other notes, see page 51.

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