Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS300 Operating Instructions

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≥Although the screens in these Operating 
Instructions are shown in English for the sake of 
example, other languages are supported as 
well.
≥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.
≥Do not disconnect USB connection cable while 
the status indicator of Camcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in 
transfer.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Camcorder when 
connecting to the personal computer. Data may 
be lost if the battery power is lost while 
transferring data.
≥If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
while virus checking software is running, the 
Camcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the 
Messenger.
≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such 
as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.
≥When the Camcorder is switched to the PC 
Connection Mode while it is connected to the 
personal computer, the operation mode of the 
Camcorder cannot be switched. In this case, 
disconnect the USB connection cable. Switch 
the operation mode of the Camcorder and 
reconnect the cable.
≥If you install the USB driver while the USB 
Connecting cable is being connected, or if you 
do not follow these Operating Instructions, the 
Camcorder will not be recognized correctly. In 
this case, delete the driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall 
the driver, and re-install it.
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode, 
Tape Playback Mode or PC Connection Mode, 
connect it to the personal computer, and delete 
[DVC] or [Web-Camera] from [Device Manager].
Depending on your personal computer, one of 
the following screens may appear.
1Your personal computer does not support 
USB 2.0 (High Speed) so the video on tape 
cannot be imported from the Camcorder to the 
personal computer with the USB cable. 
Connect to an USB interface port etc.≥You can use the WEB camera function.
2The personal computer has recognized a 
USB 2.0 (High Speed) driver other than the 
Microsoft driver. Update the driver to make 
sure that it operates properly. 
-58-
3The USB 2.0 (High Speed) driver may not be 
recognized correctly. Update the driver to 
make sure that it operates properly. 
-58-
ªAbout the SD Memory CardSD Memory Card
The SD Memory is an external Memory Card that 
is available in larger capacities. It has a write 
protect switch to prevent data writing and card 
formatting, as well as a copyright protection 
function. 
≥SD Logo is a trademark.
≥All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
Files recorded on a SD Memory Card 
It may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check 
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
ª
About the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” by 
this Camcorder conform with DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system) established by JEITA 
(Japan Electronics and Information Technology 
Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with 
this Camcorder on other equipment or to play 
back files recorded with other equipment on this 
Camcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the 
other equipment in advance.
Cancel
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ªAbout the folder structure when using 
the Memory Card in a personal 
computer
≥When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted 
into a personal computer, folders will be 
displayed as shown in the following figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (IMGA0001.JPG, 
etc.) in this folder are recorded in 
the JPEG format.
[MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has 
been set to the image are in this 
folder.
≥[DCIM] etc. are necessary items in the folder 
structure. They have nothing to do with actual 
operation.
≥In Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
≥When using the software without indication 
function, indication data, such as date, are not 
displayed. Depending on the software in use, 
the date and the time may not be displayed 
correctly.
≥The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. 
Some of this capacity is used to protect and 
manage the copyright data, and not all capacity 
is available as conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, personal computer or others.
256
DCIM
100CDPFP
MISC
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Menu
Menu list
Menu figures and illustrations are provided for 
easy-to-understand explanations, and so they are 
different from the actual menu indications.
ª
[TAPE RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -39-[REC SPEED] -28-[WIND CUT] -36-[ASPECT] -38-[CLOCK SET] -17-
2) [ADVANCED]
[PICT.QUALITY] -32-[FLASH] -36-[RED EYE] -37-[FLASH LEVEL] -37-[O.I.S.] -38-[FADE COLOR] -35-[AUDIO REC] -65-[REC LAMP] -65-[USB FUNCTION] -54-[D.ZOOM] -33-[ZOOM MIC] -33-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-[DATE/TIME] -65-[POWER SAVE] -29-[QUICK START] -19-[AGS] -36-[REMOTE] -27-[BEEP SOUND] -65-[LCD SET] -25-[EVF SET] -25-[JOYSTICK LED] -65-[INITIAL SET] -65-[DEMO MODE] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
ª[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] 
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -65-[USB FUNCTION] -54-
2) [ADVANCED]
[REC SPEED] -28-[REC STDBY] -49-[REC DATA] -65-[PICT.QUALITY] -32-[REPEAT PLAY] -43-
3) [SETUP]
[12bit AUDIO] -50-[AUDIO OUT] -65-[DISPLAY] -65-[REMOTE] -27-[LCD SET] -25-[EVF SET] -25-[POWER SAVE] -29-[TV ASPECT] -45-[JOYSTICK LED] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
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ª[CARD RECORDING MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[SCENE MODE] -39-[PICT.QUALITY] -32-[PICTURE SIZE] -32-[ASPECT] -38-[CLOCK SET] -17-
2) [ADVANCED]
[BURST MODE] -39-[FLASH] -36-[RED EYE] -37-[FLASH LEVEL] -37-[O.I.S.] -38-[REC LAMP] -65-[SHTR EFFECT] -32-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-[DATE/TIME] -65-[POWER SAVE] -29-[QUICK START] -19-[REMOTE] -27-[BEEP SOUND] -65-[LCD SET] -25-[EVF SET] -25-[INITIAL SET] -65-[JOYSTICK LED] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
ª[CARD PLAYBACK MENU]
1) [BASIC]
[DATE/TIME] -65-[PROTECT] -47-
2) [ADVANCED]
[DPOF SET] -47-[FORMAT CARD] -47-
3) [SETUP]
[DISPLAY] -65-[REMOTE] -27-[LCD SET] -25-[EVF SET] -25-[POWER SAVE] -29-[TV ASPECT] -45-[JOYSTICK LED] -65-
4) [LANGUAGE] -24-
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Menus related to taking pictures
ª[DATE/TIME]This switches between date and time indications.
≥The Camcorder automatically records the date 
and time the picture was taken on the tape.
≥You can also show or change the date/time 
indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/
TIME] button on the remote control.
ª
[AUDIO REC]Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording 
systems.
[12bit]: Records audio in “12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks”. 
(The original audio signals can be kept 
after the other audio signals are dubbed.) 
[16bit]: Records audio in “16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks”. 
Audio can be recorded in higher quality. 
(If audio signals are dubbed, then the 
original audio signals will be erased.) 
ª
[REC LAMP]Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on 
during recording, which indicates that recording is 
underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on 
the lamp even when recording is underway.
ª
[DISPLAY]Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched 
to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be 
switched to minimum display.
ª
[BEEP SOUND]Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are 
issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you turn on the power
≥
When the unit goes from quick start standby 
mode to recording pause
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
≥When you turn off the power
≥When the unit goes into quick start standby 
mode 
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs 
(
-72-), and at other times. Check the sentence 
displayed on the screen. (-67-)
Menus related to playback
ª[REC DATA]Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/
gain values, and white balance settings (-40-), 
etc.) used during the recordings are displayed 
during playback.
≥If the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch was set 
to [AUTO] when recording,  [AUTO] appears on 
the display.
≥When there is no data, [---] appears on the 
display. 
≥If data recorded on this unit is played back on 
other equipment (or a tape recorded on other 
equipment is played back on this unit), the 
settings information is sometimes not displayed 
normally.
ª
[AUDIO OUT]This switches the sound to be played back.
[STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub 
sound) 
[L]: Left channel sound (main sound) 
[R]: Right channel sound (sub sound) 
Other menus
ª[JOYSTICK LED]If set to [ON], the circumference of the joystick 
lights up in blue during operation.
ª
[INITIAL SET]When there is a menu that cannot be selected 
depending on a combination of functions, set to 
[YES] for changing the menu settings back to the 
initial shipping condition.
(Language setting cannot be back to the initial 
shipping condition.)
ª
[DEMO MODE]If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without 
inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is 
automatically set to the demonstration mode for 
introducing its functions. If any button is pressed 
or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. 
If no operations take place for approx. 10 
minutes, the demonstration mode automatically 
starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, 
insert a cassette or a card, or set to 
[DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this 
function to [OFF].
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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
Basic indications
: Remaining battery power
0h00m00s00f: Time code
3:30:45PM Date/Time indication
Recording indications
R0:45: Remaining tape time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.) 
SP: Standard Play mode
(Recording speed mode) 
-28-LP: Long Play mode 
(Recording speed mode) -28-¥: Recording -29-; (Green): Recording pause -29-; (Green flash):
Standby mode
; (Red): Fade out
: Recording check 
-30-: Wide mode -38-: Automatic mode -28-: Manual mode -39-MF: Manual focus -41-5k: Zoom magnification indication-32-: Backlight mode -33-: MEGA Optical image stabilizer -31-1/500: Shutter speed -42-F2.4: F number -42-6dB: Gain value -42-: WEB CAMERA mode 
(Recording) -51-: Soft skin mode -34-: Tele macro -35-: Fade (White) -35-: Fade (Black) -35-: Blank search -30-: MAGICPIX function -34-: 0 Lux MAGICPIX function -34- 
ß/ßA: Flash turned on ¢ -36-: Flash turned off ¢ -37-ßi/ßAi:  Flash (setting to [i]) ¢ -37-ßj/ßAj: Flash (setting to [j]) ¢ -37-£: Red eye reduction ¢ -37-: Zoom microphone -33-: Wind noise reduction -36-5: Sports mode (Scene mode) -39-: Portrait mode (Scene mode) -39-
: Low light mode (Scene mode) -39-: Spotlight mode (Scene mode) -39-: Surf & snow mode (Scene mode) -39-: Auto white balance -40-: Indoor mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -40-: Outdoor mode -40-: White balance adjustment mode -40-¢In Tape Recording Mode, these are only 
displayed when you press the [PHOTO SHOT] 
button halfway while a card is inserted.
These are not displayed when using the remote 
control.
Playback indications
¥: Recording underway
1: Playback 
-43-;: Pause -43-5: Fast-forward/Cue playback -43-6: Rewind/Review playback -43-D/E: Slow motion playback -44-;1/2;: Frame-by-frame playback -44-2k5: Variable-speed search -44-: Repeat playback -43-: WEB CAMERA mode (Playback) -51-A.DUB¥: Audio dubbing -50-A.DUB;: Audio dubbing pause -50-12bit, 16bit: Audio recording mode -65-: Volume adjustment -43-
Card
± (White): Shutter chance mark -31-¥ (Green): Shutter chance mark -31-: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
recording -39-: Self-Timer recording -37- (White): Photoshot mode
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): While photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Red): While the card is being accessed 
in PC Connection Mode
 (Red flash): Using a card that cannot be 
recognized
 ( ): Photoshot picture quality 
-32-0: Remaining number of photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining 
number of photoshot pictures 
reaches 0, the red indication 
flashes.) 
: Slide show playback 
-45-PictBridge: PictBridge mode -51-100-0001: Folder/File display
16:9
AUTO
MNL
MEGAO.I.S.
0lux
ZOOM
AWB
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No.00: File number
1: Number of DPOF Setting -47-: Lock setting -47-: [640k360] Image size
: [2048k1152] Image size
: [640k480] Image size
: [1280k960] Image size
: [1600k1200] Image size
: [2048k1512] Image size
≥For images not recorded with this unit, the 
number of horizontal and vertical pixels may 
differ so the image size is not displayed.
Warning/alarm indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory indications
Y: A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--]/0:
The built-in battery is low. 
-17-°: The warning/alarm indication appears when 
you record yourself. Turn the LCD monitor 
towards the viewfinder and check the 
warning/alarm indication.
: No card is inserted.
REMOTE : 
An incorrect remote control mode has been 
selected. 
-27-2END: 
The tape came to the end during recording.
::  The video heads are dirty. 
-72-
Textual indications
3DEW DETECT/3EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the 
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some 
time until the cassette holder opens, but this 
is not a malfunction. 
-72-LOW BATTERY: 
The battery is low. Recharge it. -15-NO TAPE : 
No tape is inserted. -20-TAPE END: 
The tape came to the end during recording.
CHECK REC TAB: 
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
tape with the accidental erasure prevention 
slider placed in the [SAVE] position. 
You are attempting audio dubbing or digital 
dubbing on a tape with the accidental 
erasure prevention slider placed in the 
[SAVE] position. CHECK REMOTE MODE:
An incorrect remote control mode has been 
selected. This is only displayed at the first 
operation of the remote control after 
powering-on. 
-27-WRONG TAPE FORMAT: 
You are attempting to play back a tape 
section that has been recorded with a 
different TV system. This cassette is 
incompatible.
UNPLAYABLE CARD: 
You are attempting to play back data not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
CLOSE CASSETTE DOOR:
The cassette cover is open. Close the 
cassette cover. 
-20-UNABLE TO A.DUB (LP RECORDED):
Audio dubbing cannot be performed 
because the original recording was in LP 
mode.
UNABLE TO A.DUB:
You are attempting to perform audio 
dubbing on a non-recorded tape.
CANNOT RECORD IN AGS MODE:
The AGS function is activated. 
-36-COPY PROTECTED: 
Images cannot be recorded correctly 
because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard.
CARD ERROR: 
This card is not compatible with this 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert an 
incompatible card to Card Slot.
NO CARD: 
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL: 
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining. 
Select Card Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA: 
There are no any recorded files on the card.
FILE LOCKED: 
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED: 
The write protection switch on the SD 
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
NEED HEAD CLEANING: 
The video heads are dirty. 
-72-CHANGE TO 0.2M/0.3M MODE:
When RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot is 
used, set [PICTURE SIZE] to [ ] or 
[].
0.22.40.3M1M2M3.1M
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PUSH THE RESET SWITCH: 
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] button (
-13-). 
This may solve the problem.
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB: 
The USB cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE: 
You are attempting to turn the mode dial in 
PC Connection Mode with the USB cable 
connected to the Camcorder. You are 
attempting to record pictures on a tape/card 
with the USB cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
NO INK IN PRINTER: 
There is no ink. Check the connected 
printer.
NO PAPER IN PRINTER: 
There is no paper. Check the connected 
printer.
PRINTER ERROR: 
Check the connected printer.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0: 
The Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer that does not support USB 2.0. 
(Refer to the operating instructions for PC 
connection.)
CAN NOT USE USB: 
You are connecting the USB cable with the 
DV cable connected.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select the item on the 
[SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO].
CAN NOT OPERATE (MOTION DV MODE):
You are attempting to change [D.ZOOM] 
setting during MotionDV Mode.
REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR:
At the time of 0 Lux MagicPix mode, when 
LCD monitor is not reversed, it displays. 
When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180° 
towards the lens, the brightness of the LCD 
monitor cannot be adjusted.
Functions cannot be used 
simultaneously
Some functions in the Camcorder are disabled or 
cannot be selected due to its specifications. The 
table below shows examples of functions 
restricted by conditions.
FunctionsConditions which disable 
the functions
≥Digital zoom
≥Fade≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥Backlight 
compensation≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the iris/gain is set
≥Help mode
≥Recording 
check
≥Blank search
≥Soft skin
≥Tele macro≥While recording to a tape
≥MagicPix≥While recording to a tape
≥When the Card Recording 
mode is used
≥RapidFire 
Consecutive 
Photoshot≥When [PICTURE SIZE] is 
set to other than   or 
≥Flash≥While recording to a tape
≥During demo mode
≥When RapidFire 
Consecutive Photoshot is 
used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Zoom 
microphone
≥Wind noise 
reduction≥An external microphone is 
used
≥Scene mode≥When setting the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] switch 
to [AUTO]
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Change of 
white balance≥When digital zoom (10k 
or higher) is used
≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥Adjusting the 
shutter speed, 
iris/gain≥When the MagicPix 
function is used
≥When the scene mode is 
used
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Before requesting repair 
(Problems and solutions)
Power/Body
1: The Camcorder power cannot be turned on.
 Is the battery fully charged? Use a fully 
charged battery.
 The battery protection circuit may have 
operated. Attach the battery to the AC adaptor 
for 5 to 10 seconds. If the Camcorder still 
cannot be used, the battery is faulty.
 Is the LCD monitor opened or the viewfinder 
extended?
2: The Camcorder power is turned off 
automatically.
 If you set [POWER SAVE] to [5 MINUTES] and 
do not operate the Camcorder for about 
5 continuous minutes, the power is 
automatically turned off for tape protection and 
power conservation. To resume recording, turn 
the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. Then turn it to 
[ON] again. (
-29-) Also, if you set 
[POWER SAVE] to [OFF], the power does not 
automatically turn off.
3: The Camcorder power does not stay on 
long enough.
 Is the battery low? If the remaining battery 
power indication is flashing or the message 
“LOW BATTERY” is displayed, the battery has 
run down. Charge the battery or attach a fully 
charged battery. (
-15-) 
 Has condensation occurred? When you carry 
the Camcorder from a cold place into a warm 
place, condensation may occur inside it. If so, 
the power is turned off automatically, disabling 
all operations except for taking cassettes out. 
Wait until the condensation indication 
disappears. (
-72-) 
4: Battery runs down quickly.
 Is the battery fully charged? Charge it with the 
AC adaptor. (
-15-)  Are you using the battery in an extremely cold 
place? The battery is affected by ambient 
temperature. In cold places, the operating time 
of the battery becomes shorter.
 Has the battery worn out? The battery has a 
limited life. If the operating time is still too short 
even after the battery is fully charged, 
depending on the usage, the battery has worn 
out and can no longer be used. 
5: The Camcorder cannot be operated though 
powered up.
The Camcorder does not operate normally.
 The Camcorder cannot be operated unless you 
open the LCD monitor or extend the viewfinder.
 Remove the cassette and then press the 
[RESET] button. (
-71-) If normal conditions are 
not restored yet, turn off the power. Then, 
about 1 minute later, turn on the power again. 
(Conducting the above operation when the 
access lamp is on may destroy the data on the 
card.) 
6: The cassette cannot be removed.
 Does the status indicator comes on when 
opening the cassette cover? (
-16-) Make sure 
that the battery and the AC adaptor are 
properly connected. (
-15-) 
 Is the battery in use discharged? Charge the 
battery and remove the cassette.
 Close the cassette cover completely, and fully 
open it again. (
-20-) 
7: No operation other than cassette removal 
can be performed.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-72-) 
8: The remote control does not function.
 Has the button-type battery of the remote 
control run out? Replace it with a new button-
type battery. (
-26-) 
 Is the setting on the remote control correct? If 
the setting on the remote control is not in 
agreement with the [REMOTE] setting on the 
Camcorder, the remote control does not 
operate. (
-27-) 
Recording
1: Recording does not start although power is 
supplied to the Camcorder and the cassette 
is correctly inserted.
 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on 
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), 
recording cannot be performed. (
-20-) 
 Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new 
cassette.
 Is the recording mode set? When in the 
playback mode, recording cannot be 
performed. (
-28-) 
 Has condensation occurred? No operation 
other than cassette removal can be performed 
when condensation occurs. Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears. (
-72-)  ≥Variable-speed 
search≥During repeat playback
≥Deleting files≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
≥When the file is protected
≥Formatting≥When the write protect 
switch on the card is set 
to [LOCK]
≥Audio dubbing≥The section of a tape 
recorded in LP mode
≥The blank section of a 
tape
≥Sounds sent through the 
DV terminal
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 Is the cassette cover open? If the cover is 
open, the Camcorder may not operate 
normally. Close the cassette cover. (
-20-) 
2: The screen has changed suddenly.
 Has the demonstration started? In the Tape 
Recording mode, if you set [DEMO MODE] >> 
[ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, 
the demonstration starts. For normal use, set 
this function to [OFF]. (
-65-) 
3: A cassette cannot be inserted.
 Has condensation occurred? Wait until the 
condensation indication disappears.
4: Auto focus function does not work.
 Is manual focus mode selected? If auto focus 
mode is selected, focus is automatically 
adjusted.
 There are some recording subjects and 
surroundings for which the auto focus does not 
operate correctly. (
-76-) If so, use the manual 
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-41-)
 Is the MagicPix function set? When the 
MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts 
into the manual mode.
5: The Camcorder arbitrarily stops recording.
 Is the AGS function activated? Record in the 
normal horizontal position or set [AGS] to 
[OFF].(
-36-)
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red in the screen 
center.
 Read the contents and respond to them. (
-67-)
2: The time code becomes inaccurate.
0The time code indication counter may not be 
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback, 
but this is not a malfunction.
3: The remaining tape time indication 
disappears.
 The remaining tape time indication may 
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame 
playback or other operation. If you continue 
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is 
restored.
4: The remaining tape time Indication does not 
match the actual remaining tape time.
 If scenes of less than 15 seconds are 
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time 
cannot be correctly displayed.
 In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may show remaining tape time that is 
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
5: A function indication such as mode 
indication, remaining tape time indication, 
or time code indication is not shown.
 If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], 
indications other than the tape running 
condition, warning, and date indications 
disappear.Playback (Sound) 
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 
speaker of the Camcorder.
0Is the volume too low? During playback, push 
the [s/VOLr] lever to display the volume 
indication and adjust it. (
-43-) 
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the 
same time.
 Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> 
[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and 
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the 
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a 
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set 
to [ST1] or [ST2]. (
-50-) 
 Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing 
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to 
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub 
sound. (
-65-) 
3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on 
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), 
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (
-20-) 
 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that 
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not 
allow audio dubbing. (
-28-) 
4: The original sound was erased when audio 
dubbing was performed.
 If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made 
in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be erased. 
If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure 
to select [12bit] mode when recording. 
5: Sounds cannot be played back.
 Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is 
being played, have you set [SETUP] >> 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a 
cassette with no audio dubbing, set 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1].(
-50-) 
 Is the variable speed search function working? 
Press the [VAR SEARCH] button on the 
remote control to cancel the variable speed 
search function. (
-44-) 
Playback (Pictures) 
1: Although the Camcorder is correctly connected 
to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
The playback images are vertical.
 Have you selected video input on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input terminals used for the connection.
 Is the [TV ASPECT] setting correct? Change 
the setting to match the aspect ratio of the TV. 
[SETUP] >> [TV ASPECT] >> [16:9] or [4:3].
2: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images 
during cue or review playback.
 This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
3: Horizontal stripes appear on images during 
cue and review playback.
 Horizontal stripes may appear depending on 
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
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