Panasonic PV-GS50D User Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No. PV-GS50

PV-GS50-K

Mini

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

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.

Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : [e-mail]

For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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Things You Should Know

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!

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

The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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

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

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

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

The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.

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FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ≥Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

≥Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

≥Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ≥Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name:	Panasonic
Model No.:	PV-GS50

Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

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

≥Since this product gets hot during use, operate it in well ventilated place; do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or the table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.

≥DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR

THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

≥STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

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

≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

≥TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

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

This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: <http://www.eiae.org.>

U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS: ATTENTION:

A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SD Viewer and DV STUDIO)

You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (“Matsushita”), its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase.

Article 1 License

Licensee is granted the right to use the software, including the information recorded or described on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee (collectively “Software”), but all applicable rights to patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee.

Article 2 Use by a Third Party

Licensee may not use, copy, modify, transfer or allow any third party, whether free of charge or not, to use, copy or modify the Software, except as expressly provided for in this Agreement.

Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software

Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back-up purpose.

Article 4 Computer

Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly

Licensee may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software, except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides. Matsushita, or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee’s reverse engineering, decompiling, or disassembly of the Software.

Article 6 Limitation of Liability

The Software is provided “AS-IS” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, warranties of non-infringement, merchantability and/or fitness for a particular purpose. Further, Matsushita does not warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free. Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee’s use of the Software.

Article 7 Export Control

Licensee agrees not to export or re-export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides, if necessary.

Article 8 Termination of License

The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Upon such automatic termination, Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee’s own expense.

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Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.

G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement

YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE DISK PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS WITH YOUR SALES RECEIPT TO YOUR VENDOR.

LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE

You, the Licensee, are granted a non-exclusive software license to use the Software and related documentation supplied herein. The terms of this license are as follows:

1)You may use the Software on a single computer at a single location.

2)As you, the Licensee, own the physical media on which the Software is recorded, the Licensor of the Software retains title and ownership thereof, regardless of the form or media in or on which the original and other copies may exist. This License is not a sale of the original Software or any copy thereof.

3)You are required to protect the copyright of the Software. You may NOT distribute or otherwise make the Software or documentation available to any third party without the prior written consent of the Licensor. You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused or encouraged by your failure to abide by the terms of this License.

4)You may NOT modify or alter the Software. Any portion of the Software that is merged into or used in conjunction with other software will continue to be the property of the Licensor and will be subject to the terms of this License.

5)You are permitted to copy the Software for exclusive use as your working copy. Any such copy must contain the same copyright notice and proprietary marking as the original Software.

6)You may not transfer or assign the Software or this License to any other person without the prior written consent of the Licensor. Any authorized transferee of the Software shall be bound by the same terms and conditions of this License and, in such case your license is automatically terminated. In no event may you transfer, assign, rent, sell, or otherwise dispose of the Software on a temporary or permanent basis except as expressly provided herein.

7)This License is effective until terminated. This License will terminate automatically without notice from the Licensor if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement. Upon termination you will destroy the Software together with all copies and modifications in any form.

8)The Software has been tested and the documentation has been reviewed. However, THE LICENSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE, ALL OF WHICH ARE EXCLUDED. Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties so the above disclaimer may not apply to you.

9)The Licensor will not be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage in connection with the Software or its documentation. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you.

10)(Notice to U.S. Government End Users) The Software and Documentation are “Commercial Items”, as that term is defined at 48 C.F.R. 2.101, consisting of “Commercial Computer Software” and “Commercial Computer Software Documentation”, as such terms are used in 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. 227.7202, as applicable. Consistent with 48 C.F.R. 12.212 or 48 C.F.R. 227.7202-1 through 227.7202-4, as applicable, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U.S. Government end users (A) only as Commercial Items and (B) with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein.

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Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories ..........................................	10
Quick Guide .........................................................	12
To View the Playback Picture ..............................	12
Controls and Components ...................................	13
Remote Controller................................................	15
Power Supply.......................................................	18
Charging Time and Available Recording
Time .................................................................	18
Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap ............................	19
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ...............................	20
Inserting a Cassette .............................................	20
Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting
Modes ..............................................................	20
Using the Viewfinder ............................................	21
Using the LCD Monitor.........................................	21
Using the Menu Screen .......................................	22
List of Menus........................................................	23
Setting Date and Time .........................................	27
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge .......................	27
LP Mode...............................................................	27
Audio Recording Mode ........................................	27
CAMERA Mode
Recording.............................................................	28
Quick Start ...........................................................	29
Self-timer Recording ............................................	30
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette...........	30
Zoom In/Out Functions ........................................	31
Digital Zoom Function ..........................................	31
Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function.........	32
Fade In/Out Functions .........................................	32
Cinema Function..................................................	33
Backlight Compensation Function .......................	33
MagicPix Function................................................	34
Wind Noise Reduction Function...........................	34
Recording in Special Situations (Program AE) ....	35
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment ......................	36
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .....................	36
Manual Focus Adjustment ...................................	37
Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance) ......	37
Adjusting White Balance Manually.......................	38
Digital Effect Functions ........................................	39

VCR Mode
Playing Back ........................................................	42
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back .............	43
Slow Motion Playback..........................................	44
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback ..................	44
Finding the End of a Recording
(Blank Search Function)...................................	45
Playback Zoom Function .....................................	45
Index Search Functions .......................................	46
Playback Digital Effect Functions.........................	47
Playing Back on Your TV .....................................	49
Audio Dubbing .....................................................	50
Special Features
Using a Memory Card ..........................................	51
Recording on the Memory Card...........................	52
Playing Back Files from the Memory Card...........	56
Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to
a Cassette ........................................................	59
Slide Show ...........................................................	60
Creating a Title.....................................................	61
Inserting a Title ....................................................	62
Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from
Accidental Erasure (File Lock) .........................	63
Deleting the Files Recorded on
a Memory Card ................................................	64
Formatting a Memory Card ..................................	65
DPOF Setting.......................................................	65
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or
VHS Cassette (Dubbing)..................................	66
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your
DV Cassette .....................................................	66
Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video
Equipment (Dubbing) .......................................	67
Using the Software with a Computer ...................	68
Using USB Driver.................................................	68
Installing USB Driver............................................	69
Connecting Computer and Palmcorder................	70
Using as a Web Camera......................................	71
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE...........................	73
Using the G.726 Audio Decoder ..........................	74
Using the ArcSoft Software..................................	75
To disconnect USB cable safely...........................	77
If you no longer need software or driver
(Uninstall) .........................................................	77
Notes....................................................................	78

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Before Use CAMERA VCR Special Features Others

Others

Indications............................................................	80
Initializing the Modes ...........................................	83
Warning/Alarm Indications ...................................	83
Notes & Precautions ............................................	84
Cautions for Use ..................................................	92
Explanation of Terms ...........................................	95
Specifications.......................................................	97
Palmcorder Accessory System ............................	98
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers).......................................	99
Before Requesting Service
(Problems and Solutions)...............................	100
Request for Service Notice (USA Only) .............	103
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............	104
Customer Services Directory .............................	105
Warranty (For Canadian Customers).................	106
Index ..................................................................	107
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido ..................	109

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PV-DAC13
2)
CGA-DU07
3)
CR2025
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4)
N2QCBD000030
5)
VYF2887
6)
K2KC4CB00009
7)
K2KC4CB00008

Before Using

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

1)AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 18)

≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

CAUTION:

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

2)Battery Pack (l 18)

≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

3)Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 15, 16, 17)

4)MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic (l 16)

5)Lens Cap (l 19)

6)A/V Cable (l 49)

7)S-Video Cable (l 49)

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Before Use

		8)	Shoulder Strap (l 20)
	8)	9)	SD Memory Card (l 78)
		10)	CD-ROM:
			USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l 68)
			DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 73)
			G.726 Audio Decoder (l 74)
	VFC3506		ArcSoft Software (l 75)
		≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001.
	9)	ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0, ArcSoft
		PhotoBase 4.0, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and PhotoPrinter 4.0
		are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.
		≥Microsoft® Windows®, NetMeeting® and DirectX®, are registered
	RP-SD008BVE0	trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation U.S.A.
		≥Intel®, Pentium®, and Celeron® are the registered trademarks or
		trademarks of the Intel Corporation.

10)≥All other names, company names, product names, etc. in these

		instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
		respective corporations.
		≥The names of the products you are using may differ from the
	VFF0193	names given in the text. Depending on the operating environment
		and other factors, the contents of the screens used in these
	11)	instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your
		screen.
		≥Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in
		English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as
		well.
	VFA0397	≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB

Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder.

≥These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms. For this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer.

11) USB Cable (l 68)

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

113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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1

2

3

OPEN /

EJECT

1

	2	PUSH
		CLOSE

Quick Guide

1Charge the Battery. (l 18)

≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet.

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

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts. When the [CHARGE] Lamp goes off, charging is completed.

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

2Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (l 18)

3Insert the Cassette. (l 20)

≥Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] 1 Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment.

≥Insert the Cassette.

≥Press [PUSH CLOSE] 2 to load the Cassette. ≥Close the outside compartment Cover.

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3

ON

MODE

	O	FF
4

CAMERA

VCR

CARD

PB

5, 6

6

SEARCH 8 7

FADE

BACK

LIGHT

9

ON

MODE

O	FF

CAMERA 5

VCR

CARD

PB

4Start recording. (l 28)

≥Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 20)

≥Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.) ≥Press the 4 Button. (Recording starts.)

≥Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording.

To View the Playback Picture

5Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and play the tape back. (l 42)

≥Set the 5 Switch to VCR mode. (The [VCR] Lamp lights up.) ≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.)

≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8 Button. (Playback stops.)

6Turn the Palmcorder off. (l 20)

≥Set the 9 Switch to [OFF].

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Before Use

3)

1)

2)

2)	4)	5)	6)	7)

8)9) 10) 11)

SEARCH	BACK	SEARCH	TITLE
	LIGHT
MAGIC	FADE	STILL	MULTI
PIX			P-IN-P

12)13) 14) 15)

17)19) 21)

18)20)

16)

Controls and Components

1) LCD Monitor (l 21, 95)

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

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

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

2)LCD Monitor Open Knob [OPEN 4] (l 21)

3)Accessory Shoe

4)Card Access Lamp [ACCESS] (l 51)

5)Card Slot Cover Open Lever [OPEN] (l 51)

6)Card Slot Cover (l 51)

7)Card Slot (l 51)

8)Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 42, 43) Reverse Search Button [SEARCHs] (l 28) Recording Check Button [S] (l 28)

9)Play Button [1] (l 42, 56, 60) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 33)

10)Fast Forward/Cue Button [5] (l 43) Forward Search Button [SEARCHr] (l 28)

11)Title Button [TITLE] (l 62)

12)MAGICPIX Button [MAGICPIX] (l 34)

22)13) Stop Button [∫] (l 42, 56, 60)

	23)		Fade Button [FADE] (l 32)
		14)	Still Button [;] (l 44, 56, 60)
	24)		Camera Still Button [STILL] (l 30)
		15)	Multi-Picture Button [MULTI] (l 41, 48)
			Picture-in-Picture Button [P-IN-P] (l 40)
	25)	16)	Viewfinder (l 21, 95)
		............................................................................................................
		≥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.
		............................................................................................................
		17)	Eyepiece Corrector Knob (l 21)
		18)	Menu Button [MENU] (l 22)
		19)	Multi-Function Dial [PUSH] (l 22, 27, 37, 42, 44)
		20)	PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 30, 52)
		21)	Zoom Lever [W/T] (l 31)
		22)	Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 20)
		23)	Reset Button [RESET] (l 100)
		24)	Tape/Card Selector [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] (l 28, 52)
		25)	Easy-Grip Strap (l 19)

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QUICK
START
	ON	MODE
O	FF

28)

CAMERA

30) VCRCARD P.B

31) 32)

33) 34)

36)

37)

S-VIDEO	DV
IN / OUT

41) 42) 43)

26)Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (l 29)

27)Quick Start Recording Lamp (l 29)

28)Recording Start/Stop Button (l 28, 55)

29)Off/On Mode Selector Switch [OFF/ON/MODE] (l 20, 28, 42)

30)Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] (l 22, 28, 42, 56)

31)Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] (l 28, 35, 37)

32)Shoulder Strap Holders (l 20)

26)33) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] (l 18)

27)	34) Battery Holder (l 18)

35) Tripod Receptacle

29)≥Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod.

36)Cassette Holder (l 20)

37)Speaker

38)Cassette Compartment Cover (l 20)

39)Cassette Holder Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] (l 20)

40)Remote Control Sensor (l 17) White Balance Sensor (l 37, 96)

41)S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 49)

42) USB Jack (l 70)

43)DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 67)

≥Connect this to the digital video equipment.

44)Lens Hood (l 95)

35)45) Rec Lamp (l 28)

46)Lens

47)Microphone (Built-in, stereo)

48)Easy-Grip Strap Lock Cover (l 19)

49)Easy-Grip Strap Release Button (l 19)

50)Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [AV IN/OUT] (l 49) Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 88)

≥Connecting an AV Cable to this Jack activates the Palmcorder’s built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone,

38)etc. deactivates it.

39)≥When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV output

40)terminal, plug it in as far as it goes.

51)MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic Jack [REMOTE] (l 16)

Microphone Jack [MIC] (l 88)

52)≥Connecting with an external microphone or audio equipment. (When this Jack is in use, the built-in microphone does not

operate.)

44)≥When connecting the remote controller to the [PHONES]

45)		Socket, the Palmcorder may not operate properly.
46)		52) Eyecup
47)
	AV IN/OUT	REMOTE/MIC
	PHONES	(PLUG IN POWER)
48)	50)	51)
49)

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Before Use

1)

	2)		DATE/	PHOTO	START/
		OSD			STOP
			TIME	SHOT
	3)	COUNTER RESET		TITLE	ZOOM
	4)
		MULTI/			T
	5)	P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB			sVOLr
		V/REW	PLAY	FF/W	W
		6	1	5
		STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
		E	;	D
		INDEX	STOP	INDEX
		K	∫	L
		SELECT	VAR.		P.B.
			SEARCH		ZOOM

STORE

	MENU
OFF/ON	SET
P.B.DIGITAL	ITEM

			DATE/	PHOTO	START/
		OSD			STOP
			TIME	SHOT
		COUNTER RESET		TITLE	ZOOM
		MULTI/			T
			¥REC	A.DUB
		P-IN-P			r
					sVOL
		V/REW	PLAY	FF/W	W
	11)	6	1	5
		STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
	12)	E	;	D
		INDEX	STOP	INDEX
		K	∫	L
	13)	SELECT	VAR.		P.B.
			SEARCH		ZOOM
	14)	STORE		MENU
	15)	OFF/ON			SET
		P.B.DIGITAL			ITEM
			DATE/	PHOTO	START/
		OSD			STOP
			TIME	SHOT
		COUNTER RESET		TITLE	ZOOM
	20)	MULTI/			T
	21)	P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB			sVOLr
	22)	V/REW	PLAY	FF/W	W
		6	1	5
	23)	STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
		E	;	D
	24)	INDEX	STOP	INDEX
		K	∫	L
		SELECT	VAR.		P.B.
			SEARCH		ZOOM

STORE

	MENU
OFF/ON	SET
P.B.DIGITAL	ITEM

Remote Controller

Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from

a distance.

6)Remote Controller Buttons

7)1) Date and Time Button [DATE/TIME] (l 83)

2)Indication Output Button [OSD] (l 49)

3)Counter Reset Button [RESET] (l 96)

4)Indication Shift Button [COUNTER] (l 83)

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

8)(l 40, 41, 48)

9)6) Recording Button [REC] (l 66, 67)

10)7) Audio Dubbing Button [A.DUB] (l 50)

8)Upward Direction Button [π] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 45)

9)Left/Right Direction Button [∑, ∏] (for Playback Zoom Function) (l 45)

10)Downward Direction Button [∫]

(for Playback Zoom Function) (l 45)

11)Slow Motion/Still Advance Button [E, D]

(E : reverse direction, D: normal direction) (l 44)

12)Index Search Button [:, 9]

16)(:: reverse direction, 9: normal direction) (l 46)

13)Selection Button [SELECT] (l 47)

14)Store Button [STORE] (l 47)

15)Off/On Button [OFF/ON] (l 47)

16)Zoom/Volume Button [ZOOM/VOL] (l 31, 42, 45)

	17)	17)	Variable Speed Search Button [VAR.SEARCH] (l 43)
	18)
		18)	Playback Zoom Button [P.B. ZOOM] (l 45)
	19)
		19)	Speed Selection Button [π, ∫]
			(for Variable Speed Search Function) (l 43)

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

20)Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] (l 43)

25)21) Play Button [1] (l 42, 56)

22)Rewind/Review Button [6] (l 42, 43)

26)23) Pause Button [;] (l 44, 56)

27)24) Stop Button [∫] (l 42, 56)

25)PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 30, 52)

26)Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 28)

27)Title Button [TITLE] (l 62)

28)Menu Button [MENU] (l 22)

29)Item Set Button [SET] (l 22)

30)Item Select Button [ITEM] (l 22)

28)

29)

30)

15

ªMagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic

1 6

2

3

4

5

This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is used. When the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic is not use, attach its clip to the Easy-Grip Strap for convenience.

This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a left-handed user.

≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration MIC, plug its connector into the [REMOTE], [MIC] Jack of the Palmcorder as far as it goes.

1Narration Microphone [MIC] (l 29)

2Recording Start/Stop Button [REC]

3Zoom Lever [W/T]

≥Zoom speed changes in 2 stages.

4PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

5Narration Microphone Button [TALK] (l 29)

≥When connecting the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

		6Clip
		ªInserting the Button-type Battery
	1	Before using the remote controller, insert the supplied button-type
		battery.
		1 While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery
		Holder.
		2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (i)
		facing upward.
	1	3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
	2	≥When the button-type battery becomes weak, replace it with a new
		CR2025 battery. (A battery is normally expected to last about one
		year, however, it depends on operation frequency.)
		≥Be sure to match the poles properly when inserting the battery.
		............................................................................................................
		Warning
		Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
	3	Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
		by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries
		according to manufacturer’s instructions.
		Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge,
		disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Keep the
		Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put
		Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor.
		............................................................................................................
		Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of
		another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
		Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.
		Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
		Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

16

Before Use

1

2

ªUsing the Remote Controller

1Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired button.

≥Distance from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters)

15˚					≥Angle: Approximately 15o in the vertical and horizontal
					directions from the central axis
15˚
					≥The above operating ranges are for indoor use. Outdoors, or under
	15˚
					strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within
15˚
					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.
	DATE/	PHOTO	STOP		Selecting Remote Controller Modes
			START/
OSD	TIME	SHOT			When two Palmcorders are used simultaneously, they can be
COUNTER RESET TITLE			ZOOM
					operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller
MULTI/			T
	¥REC	A.DUB
P-IN-P			sVOLr		Modes.
V/REW PLAY		FF/W
			W		≥If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote
6	1	5
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV					Controller do not match, [REMOTE] is displayed.
E	;	D		1
INDEX	STOP	INDEX			Setting on the Palmcorder:
K	∫	L
SELECT	SEARCH		ZOOM		Set [REMOTE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu to the
	VAR.		P.B.		desired Remote Controller Mode.
STORE		MENU

OFF/ON	SET	Setting on the Remote Controller:
P.B.DIGITAL	ITEM	[VCR1]: Press the [D] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 1
		[VCR2]: Press the [E] Button and [∫] Button simultaneously. 2
		≥When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced, the Mode is
		automatically reset to [VCR1] Mode.

17

Power Supply

ªUsing the AC Adaptor

1Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable

1into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.

2Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the

	AC Adaptor.
	3 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.
1	≥The AC Cable’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC
2	Adaptor Jack. A gap will remain as shown 1.
	≥Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply, set the
	[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch on the Palmcorder to [OFF] and make
	sure that [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] Lamps are not lit.
3	≥Battery cannot be charged if DC Cable is connected to AC
	Adaptor.

ªUsing the Battery

PUSH
BATT 2		ON	MODE
		F
	O	F

1

CGA-DU07 A	1 h 30 min.
B	2 h 15 min.
	(1 h 35 min.)
CGA-DU14 A	2 h 45 min.
B	4 h 30 min.
	(3 h 10 min.)
CGA-DU21 A	3 h 55 min.
B	6 h 45 min.
	(4 h 45 min.)

Before use, fully charge the battery.

1Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.

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

≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up, and

charging starts.

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

2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder.

Disconnecting the Power Source

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 to [OFF], and while pressing the [PUSH BATT] Button 2, slide the Battery or battery-shaped connector upward to disconnect it.

≥When attaching or removing battery, set [OFF/ON/MODE]

Switch to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit.

≥When the Palmcorder is used for a long period of time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction.

≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp does not light up, although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor, detach the Battery and reattach it.

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

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

A Charging Time

B Maximum Continuous Recording Time

≥“2 h 15 min.” indicates 2 hour and 15 minutes. ≥Battery CGA-DU07 is supplied.

≥The hours shown in the table are approximate hours.

≥The numeric characters in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter in some cases.

≥The hours shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.

18

Before Use

1

2

1

2

1

2 3

3

4

Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap

ªAttach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.

1Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the other end through the loop made by itself and pull tight.

2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Easy-Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.

≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap

1. (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap

attached to the Lens for protection.)

1

ªAdjust the Easy-Grip Strap

Adjust the length of the Easy-Grip Strap to the size of your hand.

1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap and adjust the length of it.

2 Reattach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap.

ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap

1 Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also convenient

when used in conbination with the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic.

1Open the Lock Cover 2 by holding tabs 3 on both sides.

2Keep pressing on the Lock Button 4 and pull it off.

2	≥Hold the Palmcorder securely.

≥Close the Lock Cover 2 after pulling off.

3 Slide the pad of the Easy-Grip Strap.

44 Attach the Easy-Grip Strap around your wrist.

When re-attaching the Grip Belt Attachment to the Palmcorder

1Push until it locks with a click.

≥To prevent from getting unlocked accidentally, press on 5 and mount securely.

5

19

1

2

1

1

/ OPEN

EJECT

2

3, 4

CLOSE PUSH

1

R E C

SAVE

		O	MODE	3
CAMERA		N
	O	FF
VCR
				1
PB
CARD
				1, 2

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.

1Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap.

2Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

≥Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap

Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

≥Please perform this step on the other side as well.

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

Inserting a Cassette

1Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

2Insert a Cassette.

3Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the [PUSH CLOSE] Button.

4Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

≥For other notes, see page 84.

ªAccidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette (by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To enable recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction.)

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

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select Modes.

ªHow to Turn on the Power

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

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Switch Modes

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

≥With each rotation, the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

ªHow to Turn off the Power

3Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the 1 Button.

20

Before Use

Using the Viewfinder

	2	Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the
1	1	displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read.
		1	Pull the Viewfinder.
		2	Adjust the Viewfinder by sliding the Eyepiece
			Corrector Knob 1.

Using the LCD Monitor

1 ON MODE

O	FF

2

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

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

2Put your finger on the [OPEN 4] Tab 2 on the underside of the LCD Monitor and pull the LCD Monitor out about 90x in the direction of the arrow.

≥The Viewfinder goes off.

3Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.

2≥The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180x 3 from the

vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90x 3 3 180x 4 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 it is securely locked. ≥Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed.

ªAdjusting Brightness and Color Level

4 90x

LCD/EVF SET

LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH

LCD COLOR LEVEL LOW||||----HIGH

EVF BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

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

LCD Brightness [LCD BRIGHTNESS]

Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen.

LCD Color Level [LCD COLOR LEVEL]

Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LCD screen.

Brightness of the Viewfinder [EVF BRIGHTNESS]

Adjust the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder.

1Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item you want to adjust.

2Rotate 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.

≥For other notes, see page 95.

21

Using the Menu Screen

1

M ENU

2, 3, 4, 5

1, 2

W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS

PUSH

MF / VOL / JOG

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

1Press the [MENU] Button.

≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 1 is displayed.

≥When the [CAMERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2

≥When the [VCR] Lamp is on, the VCR Function Menu is displayed. 3

≥When the [CARD PB] Lamp is on, the Card Function Menu is displayed. 4

2

CAMERA

3	VCR				N	MODE
			1	O	FF O
4	CARD
	PB
2		CAMERA FUNCTIONS
	1.CAMERA SETUP
	2.DIGITAL EFFECT
	3.CARD SETUP
	4.MULTI-PICTURES
	5.RECORDING SETUP
	6.DISPLAY SETUP
	7.OTHER FUNCTIONS1
	8.OTHER FUNCTIONS2
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.

3Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.

4Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.

5Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired Mode.

≥With each press of the [PUSH] Dial, the cursor [1] brings up a subsequent Mode. Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected menu items are displayed in dark blue.

3≥While a Menu is displayed, you cannot begin to record or play

		VCR FUNCTIONS			back. Menus can be displayed during playback but not during
		1.PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
		2.DIGITAL EFFECT			recording.
		4.MULTI-PICTURES
		3.CARD SETUP
		5.RECORDING SETUP			≥The above operations can be carried out using the Remote
		7.DISPLAY SETUP
		6.AV IN/OUT SETUP
		8.OTHER FUNCTIONS			Controller. (l 15)
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT
4					≥To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 5 on the
					Remote Controller.
		CARD FUNCTIONS
		1.DELETE CARD FILE			≥To select items on the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 6
		3.DISPLAY SETUP
		2.CARD EDITING
		4.OTHER FUNCTIONS			on the Remote Controller.
					≥To set the mode for the selected items, press the [SET]
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT			Button 7 on the Remote Controller.
					To Exit the Menu Screen

	DATE/	PHOTO	START/
OSD			STOP
	TIME	SHOT
COUNTER RESET		TITLE	ZOOM
MULTI/			T
P-IN-P	¥REC	A.DUB	r
			sVOL
V/REW	PLAY	FF/W	W
6	1	5
STILL ADV	PAUSE	STILL ADV
E	;	D
INDEX	STOP	INDEX
K	∫	L		5
SELECT	VAR.		P.B.
	SEARCH		ZOOM
STORE		MENU		7
OFF/ON			SET	6
P.B.DIGITAL			ITEM

PICTURE

8

No.25 100-0012

Press the [MENU] Button again.

About the Menu Mode Setting

The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. (But, the setup of [EFFECT2] (l 39) will not be retained.) If, however, the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off, the selected setting may not be retained.

≥Menu operation flow is shown in this text by >>.

ªFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode (l 58)

A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out the following procedure.

1Turn the [PUSH] Dial and select a file.

≥The selected file is marked by a frame 8.

2Press the [PUSH] Dial to confirm the selection of the

file.

≥After the above File Selection Procedure, carry out the various Menu Operations. (The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions.)

22

Before Use

1)CAMERA SETUP

2)	PROG.AE		OFF 5	7
3)			4 Ω	º
	PROGRESSIVE		AUTO ON	OFF
4)	EIS		OFF	ON
5)	D.ZOOM		OFF 25k	700k
	CINEMA		OFF	ON
6)	SELF TIMER		OFF	ON
	WEB CAMERA		OFF	ON
7)	RETURN		----	YES
8)		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

DIGITAL EFFECT

9)EFFECT1 OFF MULTI P-IN-P

WIPE MIX STROBE

GAIN UP TRAIL

MOSAIC MIRROR

10)EFFECT2 OFF NEGA SEPIA

B/W	SOLARI
RETURN	---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

11)CARD SETUP

PICTURE QUALITY

12)FINE NORMAL ECONOMY

MPEG4 MODE

SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL

13)BURST MODEOFF HL CREATE TITLE ---- YES

14)

RETURN ---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

List of Menus

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

Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS]

[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu

1)Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 35)

2)Progressive PhotoShot Mode [PROGRESSIVE] (l 30)

3)Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 32)

4)Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 31)

5)Cinema-like Format Recording [CINEMA] (l 33)

6)Self-timer Recording [SELF TIMER] (l 30)

7)Web Camera Mode [WEB CAMERA] (l 71)

8)Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

9)Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] (l 39)

10)Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] (l 39)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

11)Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 53)

12)MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 55)

13)RapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots [BURST MODE] (l 53)

14)Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 61)

15)MULTI-PICTURES

16)SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL

17)	SPEED		FAST NORMAL SLOW
	SWING		OFF	ON
18)	P-IN-P		1 2	3	4
	RETURN			---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

15)Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 41)

16)Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 41)

17)Swing Mode [SWING] (l 41)

18)Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 40)

	19)	RECORDING SETUP
	20)
		REC SPEED	SP	LP
	21)
		AUDIO REC	12bit	16bit
	22)	SCENE INDEX	2HOUR	DAY
		WIND CUT	OFF	ON
	23)	ZOOM MIC	OFF	ON
		RETURN	---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

19)Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 27)

20)Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 27, 50)

21)Index Mode [SCENE INDEX] (l 46)

22)Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l 34)

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

23)Zoom Microphone [ZOOM MIC] (l 31)

23

24)DISPLAY SETUP

25)DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

26)TIMECODE

	27)	C.RESET			---- YES
		DISPLAY		ALL PARTIAL OFF
	28)	LCD MODE		NORMAL		BRIGHT
		LCD/EVF SET			----	YES
	29)	RETURN			---- YES
			PUSH MENU TO EXIT
	30)
	31)		OTHER FUNCTIONS1
		REMOTE		VCR1 VCR2 OFF
	32)
		REC LAMP			OFF	ON
	33)	BEEP SOUND			OFF	ON
		SHTR EFFECT OFF				ON
	34)	CLOCK SET			---- YES
		SELF REC		NORMAL MIRROR

35)VOICE POWER SAVE OFF ON

36)	RETURN		---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

37)	OTHER FUNCTIONS2
	DEMO MODE	OFF	ON
38)	INITIAL SET	---- YES
	RETURN		---- YES
	PUSH MENU TO EXIT

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

24)Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 83)

25)Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 83)

26)Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 96)

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

27)Display Mode [DISPLAY] (l 83)

28)LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (l 21)

29)LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 21)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu

30)Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 17)

31)Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 28)

32)Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 84)

33)Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 30)

34)Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 27)

35)Self-Recording [SELF REC] (l 29)

36)Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 90)

[OTHER FUNCTIONS2] Sub-Menu

37)Demonstration Mode [DEMO MODE]

≥If no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is cancelled. The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting

[DEMO MODE] to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. To terminate the Demonstration Mode, insert a Cassette or set the

[DEMO MODE] to [OFF].

38)Initial Setting Mode [INITIAL SET] (l 83)

24

Before Use

	1)	PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS
	2)	BLANK SEARCH		---- YES
		RECORD TO CARD		---- YES
	3)
		SEARCH	PHOTO SCENE
		12bit AUDIO	ST1 ST2 MIX
	4)
		AUDIO OUT	STEREO		L R
	5)
	6)	RETURN		---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

7)		DIGITAL EFFECT
	EFFECT		OFF	ON
8)	EFFECT SELECT
		OFF	MULTI WIPE MIX
		STROBE	NEGA	SEPIA
		B/W	TRAIL	SOLARI
		MOSAIC	MIRROR
	RETURN			---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

	CARD SETUP
9)	PICTURE QUALITY
10)	FINE NORMAL ECONOMY
	MPEG4 MODE
11)	SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL
	CREATE TITLE	---- YES
	RETURN	---- YES
	PUSH MENU TO EXIT

	12)	MULTI-PICTURES
		SCAN MODE		STROBE MANUAL
	13)
				PHOTO	SCENE
	14)	SPEED	FAST NORMAL SLOW
		SWING	OFF		ON
		RETURN		----		YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

15)		RECORDING SETUP
	REC SPEED		SP	LP
16)	AUDIO REC		12bit	16bit
	RETURN		---- YES
		PUSH MENU TO EXIT

	AV IN/OUT	SETUP
17)	AV JACK
18)	IN/OUT OUT/PHONES
	A.DUB INPUT	MIC	AV IN
19)	DV OUT	OFF	ON
	RETURN	---- YES
	PUSH MENU TO EXIT

DISPLAY SETUP

DATE/TIMEOFF D/T DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY

	TIMECODE
C.RESET		---- YES
DISPLAY	ALL PARTIAL OFF
LCD MODE	NORMAL BRIGHT
LCD/EVF SET		---- YES
RETURN		---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

OTHER FUNCTIONS
REMOTE	VCR1 VCR2 OFF
CLOCK SET	---- YES
RETURN	---- YES
PUSH MENU TO EXIT

VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS]

[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

1)Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 45)

2)Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 54)

3)Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 46)

4)Audio Selector [12bit AUDIO] (l 50)

5)Audio Output Mode [AUDIO OUT] (l 88)

6)Returning to the Main-Menu [RETURN]

[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu

7)Digital Effect On/Off [EFFECT] (l 47)

8)Digital Effect Selection [EFFECT SELECT] (l 48)

[CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu

9)Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 53)

10)MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 55)

11)Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 61)

[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu

12)Multi-Picture Mode [SCAN MODE] (l 48)

13)Strobe Multi-Picture Speed [SPEED] (l 48)

14)Swing Mode [SWING] (l 48)

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu

15)Recording Speed Mode [REC SPEED] (l 27)

16)Audio Recording Mode [AUDIO REC] (l 27, 50)

[AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu

17)AV Jack [AV JACK] (l 50, 66, 88)

18)Audio Dubbing Input [A.DUB INPUT] (l 50)

19)AD Conversion Output [DV OUT] (l 67)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

≥Same as described on page 24.

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

≥Same as described on page 24.

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DELETE CARD FILE

1)1.DELETE FILE

	2)		BY SELECTION
		2.DELETE ALL FILES
	3)	3.DELETE TITLE
			BY SELECTION
		RETURN		---- YES
			PUSH MENU TO EXIT
	4)
	5)		CARD EDITING
		RECORD TO TAPE		---- YES

6)FILE SEARCH ---- YES

	7)	FILE LOCK				---- YES
		SLIDE SHOW				---- YES
		DPOF SETTING				---- YES
	8)	CARD FORMAT				---- YES
	9)	RETURN				---- YES
			PUSH MENU TO EXIT
			DISPLAY SETUP
		DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE
		C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY
				TIMECODE
		C.RESET			---- YES
		DISPLAY		ALL PARTIAL OFF
		LCD MODE		NORMAL			BRIGHT
		LCD/EVF SET				---- YES
		RETURN					---- YES
			PUSH MENU TO EXIT
			OTHER FUNCTIONS
		REMOTE		VCR1 VCR2 OFF
		CLOCK SET				---- YES
		VOICE POWER SAVE					OFF ON
		RETURN					---- YES
			PUSH MENU TO EXIT

Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS]

[DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu

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

(l 64)

2)Deleting All Files [DELETE ALL FILES] (l 64)

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

(l 64)

[CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu

4)Recording to Cassette [RECORD TO TAPE] (l 59)

5)Searching a File [FILE SEARCH] (l 58)

6)Setting the Lock [FILE LOCK] (l 63)

7)Setting a Slide Show [SLIDE SHOW] (l 60)

8)Setting DPOF [DPOF SETTING] (l 65)

9)Formatting a Card [CARD FORMAT] (l 65)

[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu

≥Same as described on page 24.

[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu

≥Same as described on page 24.

A

10)

11)FILE SEARCH DELETE FILE

12)FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING

13)EXIT

14)

Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode A

If you use the Short-Cut Menu, the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called up quickly. Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the Short-Cut Menu, and turn the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired Menu.

10)[FILE SEARCH]:

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

(l 58)

11)[DELETE FILE]:

The [DELETE FILE] Menu for deleting the file being displayed appears. (l 64) Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears.

12)[FILE LOCK]:

The [FILE LOCK] Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of files (Lock Setting) being displayed appears. (l 63) Use this Menu after the file to be locked appears.

13)[DPOF SETTING]:

The [DPOF SETTING] Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears. (l 65) Use this Menu after the picture whose DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared.

14)[EXIT]:

For terminating the Short-Cut Menu.

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Before Use

CLOCK SET

YEAR :2003

MONTH :OCT

DAY :20

HOUR : 8PM

MINUTE:46

PUSH MENU TO RETURN

1, 3	1, 2
	W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS
	PUSH
	MF / VOL / JOG
M ENU

1

1

1RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED		SP	LP
AUDIO REC		12bit
SCENE INDEX		2HOUR
WIND CUT		OFF
ZOOM MIC		ON
RETURN			---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

2RECORDING SETUP

REC SPEED		SP
AUDIO REC		12bit	16bit
SCENE INDEX		2HOUR
WIND CUT		OFF
ZOOM MIC		ON
RETURN			---- YES

PUSH MENU TO EXIT

Setting Date and Time

1Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].

2Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/ [MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a desired value.

≥Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000 ) 2001 ) ... ) 2089 ) 2000 ) ...

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

≥The clock operation starts from [00] seconds.

≥The menu will disappear when the [MENU] Button is pressed again.

≥It is possible that the built-in clock in the Palmcorder may become inaccurate. Please check the time before recording. If the [0] Indication is flashing, charge the built-in lithium battery and reset the date and time.

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Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [0] Indication 1 is lit, the internal lithium battery is almost or already discharged.

1Connect 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.

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LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 1

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

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

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

≥Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (l 50)

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Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu. 2

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

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CAMERA Mode

2

5	TAPE CARD	CARD
		MODE

AUTO

MANUAL

FOCUS

Recording

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

≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 1

2Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector towards [TAPE].

3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.

3,

4

1

O

		≥Recording starts.
		≥After the [RECORD] indicator is displayed, it changes to
	ON MODE	[REC]. 2
	F	≥The Rec Lamp (LED Lamp) 3 lights up during recording and
	F
	1
		alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress. The
	CAMERA	Rec Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the
	VCR	[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-menu is set to [OFF].
	CARD
	PB

4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to

pause the recording.

≥[PAUSE] is displayed. 4

3≥If the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than

6

7

SEARCH

SEARCH

2

5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. To resume recording from this condition, turn on the power again.

≥When recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO] 5, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually.) (l 37)

≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens

Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function correctly. (l 37)

ªTo Check the Recording

By pressing the [S] Button 6 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene.

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

≥For other notes, see page 84.

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

REC	The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the
RECORD	[SEARCHj] Button 6 or [SEARCHi] Button 7 in the Recording
	Pause Mode.
	The Camera Search Function is useful for finding the starting point
	of a new scene to create a smooth transition from one scene to
	another.

4≥When the [SEARCHj] Button is pressed, images are played back

PAUSE	in the reverse direction.
	≥When the [SEARCHi] Button is pressed, images are played back
PAUSE	in the forward direction.

≥For other notes, see page 85.

ªTo Finish the Recording

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

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CAMERA

	ªTo add a Sound while Recording
1	With the supplied MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic
REC	connected to the [REMOTE] Jack, you can add a narration while
	recording is in progress.
	While the [TALK] Button 2 is pressed, the [ ] Indication is
	displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] 1.

2≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

ªSelf-Recording

3

1 QUICK START

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

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

≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set [SELF REC] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1]

Sub-Menu to [MIRROR]. (Mirror Mode) Images are recorded x normally and no left and right reversal occurs.

°≥If [MIRROR] is used during self-recording, only the basic

indications, such as the Recording Indication [ ] (Red) or [¥], Recording Pause Indication [ ] (Cyan) or [¥;] and Remaining Battery Power Indication [x], are displayed. 3

≥If a general Warning/Alarm Indication [°] appears, return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication.

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Quick Start

O

ON

FF

MODE

When this feature is activated, you can resume recording quickly even if the Palmcorder goes into standby mode (when left in Pause mode for 5 minutes).

Palmcorder will be ready for shooting in approximately 1.3 seconds when the Power switch is turned [OFF] and back to [ON] again. To activate this feature, press the [QUICK START] button to turn on the Quick Start Lamp.

1 Press the [QUICK START] Button.

	2, 3	2	≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up.
			Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector to [OFF].
		3	≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
			Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Selector to [ON].
			≥The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately
			1.3 seconds.

≥For other notes, see page 85.

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1

M

E

NU

			Self-timer Recording
	W.B / SHUTTER / IRIS		When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken
	PUSH		after 10 seconds, on the Cassette and the Memory Card.
	MF / VOL / JOG
	PHOTO	2	1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >>
	SHOT		[SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
			≥The [ ] Indication appears.
			2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
			≥The Recording Lamp and the [ ] Indication flash and the
			Photoshot is activated after 10 seconds.
			≥You can also use the RapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots.
			≥For other notes, see page 85.
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			PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

1

TAPE CARD CARD

MODE

2 PHOTO SHOT

PHOTO

PHOTO

2

STILL

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

1Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE].

2Press 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.

≥If you set [SHTR EFFECT] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu to [ON], you can add an image and a sound like releasing the shutter.

ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode

	With the Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode, you can record still
	pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot
	Function.
	≥After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP]
	Sub-menu to [ON] or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in
	the Recording Pause Mode. [æ] is displayed. 1
	≥This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 85)
PHOTO	≥If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].
	ªContinuous PhotoShot
	If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHTR EFFECT]
	of the Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] set to [ON], the

1Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released.

≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is recorded. (This function, however, is not enabled when Progressive PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)

ªDigital Still Picture

When the [STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled.

≥We recommend that you press the [STILL] Button first at the position where you want to record the picture and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.

≥For other notes, see page 85.

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