Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

							Before Use
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ªFile Selection in the Picture/MPEG4 
Playback Mode
A File Selection Operation may be necessary 
during Menu Operations. In this case, carry out 
the following procedure.
1Press the [;/∫/6/5] Button and select 
a file.
≥The selected file is marked by a frame.
2Press the [ENTER] Button (14) 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.)
List of Menus
The figures of the Menus are for explanation 
purposes only, and they are different from the 
actual Menus.
ª[TAPE RECORDING MENU]Tape Recording Menu
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode 
-32-[EIS]
Image Stabilizer -29-[D.ZOOM]
Digital Zoom -29-[SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording -28-[USB FUNCTION]
USB Functions Mode -49-≥If you press [6] Button, the menu changes 
back to the previous screen.
2) [DIGITAL]
Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT1]
Digital Effects 1 
-35-[EFFECT2]
Digital Effects 2 -35-[MULTI MODE]
Multi-Picture Mode -35-
PICTURE
No.25         100-0012
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
DIGITAL
CARD
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL RECORDINGSIS
D.ZOOM
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION PROG.AETAPE RECORDING MENUCAMERA    !
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
DIGITAL
CARD
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL RECORDINGEIS
D.ZOOM
SELF TIMER
USB FUNCTION PROG.AETAPE RECORDING MENUCAMERA     !
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title -42-3) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality 
-26-[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -42-4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode 
-24-[AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode -24-[SCENE INDEX]
Scene Index Mode -39-[WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction -31-[ZOOM MIC]
Zoom Microphone -29-[CINEMA]
Cinema-like Format Recording -31-5) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode 
-62-[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -62-[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -62-[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -75-≥It resets the counter to zero. However, it cannot 
reset the Time Code.
6) [LCD/EVF]
LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 
-20-[SELF REC]
Recording Yourself -27-[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -19-7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search 
-26-[DEMO MODE]
Demonstration Mode
≥If no operation takes place for approximately 
10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to 
the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is 
turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a 
Card, 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].
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							Before Use
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[AV JACK]
AV Jack -73-[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -15-[REC LAMP]
Recording Lamp -25-[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -64-[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting -24-[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode -62-
ª[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU]Tape Playback Menu
1) [PLAYBACK]
Playback Functions Sub-Menu
[SEARCH]
Index Search Mode 
-39-[12bit AUDIO]
Audio Selector -46-[AUDIO OUT]
Audio Output Mode -67-2) [AV IN/OUT]
Audio-Video Input/Output Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack 
-46-[A.DUB INPUT]
Audio Dubbing Input -46-[DV OUT]
Analog-Digital Conversion Output -69-3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[EFFECT ON]
Digital Effect On/Off 
-40-[EFFECT SEL]
Digital Effect Selection -40-[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title -42-4) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality 
-26-[MPEG4 MODE]
MPEG4 Picture Quality -27-[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -42-5) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[REC SPEED]
Recording Speed Mode 
-24-
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
AV IN/OUT
DIGITAL
RECORDING
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL CARD12bit AUDIO
AUDIO OUT SEARCHTAPE PLAYBACK MENUPLAYBACK   !
[AUDIO REC]
Audio Recording Mode -24-6) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode 
-62-[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -62-[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -62-[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -75-7) [LCD/EVF]
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 
-20-[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -19-8) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[BLANK SEARCH]
Blank Search 
-26-[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -15-[REC LAMP]
Recording Lamp -25-[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -64-
ª[CARD RECORDING MENU]Card Recording Menu
1) [CAMERA]
Camera Setup Sub-Menu
[PROG.AE]
Auto Exposure Mode 
-32-[SHTR EFFECT]
Shutter Effect -64-≥You can add a sound such as releasing the 
shutter.
[SELF TIMER]
Self-timer Recording 
-28-2) [DIGITAL]
Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title 
-42-3) [CARD]
Card Setup Sub-Menu
[PICT QUALITY]
Picture Quality 
-26-[MPEG4 MODE]
MPEG4 Picture Quality -41-
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
DIGITAL
CARD
DISPLAY
LCD/EVF
INITIAL RECORDINGSHTR EFFECT
SELF TIMER PROG.AECARD RECORDING MENUCAMERA     !
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							Before Use
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[CREATE TITLE]
Title Creation -42-[BURST MODE]
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot -27-4) [RECORDING]
Recording Setup Sub-Menu
[WIND CUT]
Wind Noise Reduction 
-31-5) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode 
-62-[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -62-6) [LCD/EVF]
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 
-20-[SELF REC]
Recording Yourself -27-[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -19-7) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack 
-46-[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -15-[REC LAMP]
Recording Lamp -25-[BEEP SOUND]
Beep Sound -64-[CLOCK SET]
Date and Time Setting -24-[INITIAL SET]
Initial Setting Mode -62-
ª[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]Picture Playback Menu
1) [DELETE]
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILEBYSEL]
Selecting and Deleting a File 
-43-[ALL FILES]
Deleting All Files -44-[TITLE BY SEL]
Selecting and Deleting a Title -43-2) [EDITING]
Editing a File Sub-Menu
[FILE LOCK]
Setting the Lock 
-43-
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
EDITING
DIGITAL
LCD/EVF
INITIAL DISPLAYALL FILES
TITLE BY SEL FILE BY SELPICTURE PLAYBACK MENUDELETE     !
[DPOF SET]
Setting DPOF -43-[CARD FORMAT]
Formatting a Card -44-3) [DIGITAL]
Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu
[TITLE IN]
Adding a Title 
-42-4) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode 
-62-[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -62-[C.DISPLAY]
Counter Display Mode -62-[C.RESET]
Counter Reset -75-5) [LCD/EVF]
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 
-20-[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -19-6) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack 
-73-[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -15-
ª [MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE]MPEG4 Playback Menu
1) [DELETE]
Deleting a File Sub-Menu
[FILEBYSEL]
Selecting and Deleting a File 
-43-[ALL FILES]
Deleting All Files -44-2) [EDITING]
Editing a File Sub-Menu
[FILE LOCK]
Setting the Lock 
-43-[CARD FORMAT]
Formatting a Card -44-3) [DISPLAY]
Display Setup Sub-Menu
[SCREEN]
Screen Setting
[DISPLAY]
Display Mode 
-62-
;/∫:SELECT       %:NEXT
               MENU:EXIT
EDITING
DISPLAY
INITIAL LCD/EVFALL FILES FILE BY SELMPEG4 PLAYBACK MENUDELETE     !
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							Before Use
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[DATE/TIME]
Date and Time Indication -62-4) [LCD/EVF]
Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
[LCD/EVF SET]
LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 
-20-[EVF ON/AUTO]
Using the Viewfinder -19-5) [INITIAL]
Initial Setup Sub-Menu
[AV JACK]
AV Jack 
-73-[REMOTE]
Remote Controller Mode -15-
Setting Date and Time
Since the internal clock of the Palmcorder has a 
slight imprecision make sure to check the time 
before recording.
1Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
2Press the [;/∫] Button to select [YEAR], 
[MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and 
press the [6/5] Button to set it to the 
desired value.
≥Year will cycle in the order shown below.
2000, 2001, ..., 2089, 2000, ...
3Press the [MENU] Button (18) to finish 
setting the date and time.
≥The clock operation starts from [00] second.
≥If the built-in battery is weak, the [0] Indication 
flashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery.
≥The clock uses the 12-hour system.
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation 
of the clock. When the [0] Indication flashes, 
the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
MENU
STILL
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CLOCK SET
1YEAR  :2004
 MONTH :JUL
 DAY   :12
 HOUR  : 3PM
 MIN.  :17
 ;/∫:SELECT &/%:SETUP
            !/MENU:EXIT
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.
LP Mode
A desired recording speed can be selected with 
[REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
If LP Mode is selected, the recording time 
becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP 
Mode.
Although the image quality does not decrease 
with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise 
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. 
(
-46-)
Audio Recording Mode
The sound quality of the recorded sound can be 
selected with [AUDIO REC] on the 
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with 
“16 bit 48 kHz 2 track” Mode. With the “12 bit 
32 kHz 4 track” Mode, the original sound can be 
recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 
2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.
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							Recording Mode
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Recording Mode
About Recording
When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode 
Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ].
When recording still pictures or moving pictures 
on a card, set the Mode Dial to Card Recording 
Mode [ ].
When recording with the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 
(48) set to 
[AUTO], the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the 
focus and white balance. In some cases, they 
cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be 
adjusted manually. (
-33-,-34-)
≥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 (
-33-) may not 
function correctly.
≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for 
more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off 
automatically for tape protection and power 
conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the 
power is turned off only when the tape is 
inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the 
tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if 
the Recording Pause Mode continues for more 
than 5 minutes the power is turned off 
automatically. To resume recording from this 
condition, turn off, then turn on the power again.
ªRecording LampThe Recording Lamp (20) lights up during 
recording and alerts those being recorded that 
recording is in progress.
≥The Recording Lamp does not light up if the 
[REC LAMP] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is set 
to [OFF].
AUTO
MANUAL
FOCUS
(48)
(20)
Recording on a Tape
1Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].
≥The [POWER] Lamp (47) lights up.
2Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording 
Mode.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45).
≥Recording starts.
≥After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to 
[REC].
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) 
again to pause the recording.
≥The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
Recording “Simultaneous Motion/Still Record 
Mode”
≥Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording 
Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress, 
you can also record a still picture on a card by 
pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
ªTo Check the RecordingBy pressing the [S] Button (10) briefly in the 
Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the 
last few seconds of the recorded scene.
≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed. After 
checking, the Palmcorder resumes the 
Recording Pause Mode.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-64-.
ONOFF
POWER
(46)
(47)
PC
SD(43)
(45)
RECORD
REC
PAUSE
PAUSE
S
REC(10)
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							Recording Mode
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ªFinding the End of Recording(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function aids you in locating 
the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]
≥The [BLANK] Indication appears during the 
Blank Search.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last 
recorded scene, the Palmcorder switches to 
the Recording Pause Mode or the Still 
Playback Mode.
≥If there is no blank left on the Cassette, the 
Palmcorder stops at the end of the tape.
To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion
Press the [∫] Button.
ªTo Add a Sound while RecordingWith the supplied Magic Wire Remote Control 
with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] 
Jack 
(34), you can add a narration while 
recording is in progress.
While the [TALK] Button 
(84) is pressed, the [ ] 
Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded 
from [MIC] 
(80).
≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in 
microphone does not operate.
ªDigital Still PictureWhen the [STILL] Button (12) 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 wish to 
record the still picture so as to enter the Digital 
Still Picture Mode and then press the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.
MENU
STILL
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REC
(80)
(84)
STILL
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ªProgressive PhotoshotWhen the [æ] Indication is displayed, 
Progressive Photoshot Function works.
You can record still pictures with higher quality by 
using this function.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not 
be activated depending on the function you use. 
(
-62-)
≥To record still pictures with higher quality, we 
recommend setting to the Card Recording 
Mode. (To activate the progressive function 
regardless of the function you use)
≥When you record onto the tape and the card 
simultaneously, the progressive function is not 
activated.
Recording a Still Picture on a Card 
(Photoshot)
Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory 
Card from the Palmcorder.
1Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording 
Mode.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
≥The [ ] Indication lights up in red.
Selecting the quality of Photoshot images
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [PICT QUALITY] >> a desired image 
quality.
Maximum number of images recordable on 
the supplied Card (8MB)
[FINE] (high image quality):
approximately 45 pictures
[NORMAL] (normal image quality):
approximately 95 pictures
[ECONOMY] (low image quality):
approximately 190 pictures
≥These figures vary depending on the subject 
being photographed.
PCSD(43)
PHOTO SHOT
(39)
PICTURE
MENU
STILL
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							Recording Mode
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ªRapidFire Consecutive PhotoshotThe still pictures can be recorded on a Card at 
regular intervals.
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [BURST MODE] >> [ON].
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
≥When [ON] is selected, the still pictures can 
be recorded in approximately 0.5 second 
intervals until the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is 
released or 10 pictures are recorded.
Recording a Moving Picture on a 
Card (MPEG4)
You can record moving pictures on a Card. The 
recorded data can also be played back on 
Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later).
≥When the Mode Dial 
(43) is set to Card 
Recording Mode, you cannot record to the 
Tape.
1Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording 
Mode.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45).
≥It takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording.
≥During recording the [ ] Indication is lit in 
red. 
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) 
again to pause the recording.
MENU
STILL
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PHOTO SHOT
(39)
PCSD(43)
(45)
MPEG4
≥The maximum continuous recording times are 
approximately 120 minutes.
The Palmcorder will automatically stop 
recording when the relevant time listed above 
has elapsed.
≥When Remaining Time Indication becomes 
[R:0h00m], this Indication flashes in red. 
Recording will not start.
≥The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4):
[SUPERFINE]: 320k240
[FINE]: 320k240
[NORMAL]: 176k144
[ECONOMY]: 176k144
≥When attaching to e-mail, we recommend the 
file size to be less than 1MB.
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 8 seconds
[FINE]: approximately 15 seconds
[NORMAL]: approximately 20 seconds
[ECONOMY]: approximately 1 minute
Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording 
images
1Set [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CARD] 
>> [MPEG4 MODE] >> a desired image 
quality.
Maximum recording time on the supplied 
Card (8MB)
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 1 minute
[FINE]: approximately 2 minutes
[NORMAL]: approximately 3 minutes
[ECONOMY]: approximately 8 minutes
≥These figures vary depending on the scene.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-64-.
ªRecording YourselfBy opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it 
forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject 
in front of the Palmcorder monitor the shot while 
recording 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.
MENU
STILL
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							Recording Mode
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≥If you prefer to have the image on the LCD 
Monitor to look like an image in a mirror, set 
[SELF REC] on the [LCD/EVF] Sub-Menu to 
[MIRROR]. Images are recorded normally and 
no left and right reversal occurs.
Quick Start
By pressing the [QUICK START] Button (44), the 
Palmcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.3 seconds after it is turned on.
1Press the [QUICK START] Button (44).
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp (44) lights 
up.
2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [OFF].
≥The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit.
3Set the [OFF/ON] Switch (46) to [ON].
≥The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in 
approximately 1.3 seconds.
To Cancel the Quick Start
Keep the [QUICK START] Button pressed for 
approximately 2 seconds and make sure the 
Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-64-.
Self-timer Recording
When you set the self-timer, the recording starts 
automatically after 10 seconds on the Card.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [SELF TIMER] >> [ON].
≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
STARTQUICK
(44)
(44)
ONOFF(46)
MENU
STILL
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PHOTO SHOT(39)
≥The Recording Lamp (20) and the [ ] 
Indication flash and the recording starts after 
10 seconds.
≥You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot. (
-27-)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-.
Zoom In/Out Functions
This feature gives special effects to the picture by 
recording objects close by or with wide-angle 
shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Push the [W/T] Lever towards [T].
≥Zoom Magnification Indication is displayed for 
a few seconds.
ªTo Take Close-up Shots of Small 
Subjects
(Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the 
Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as 
close as approximately 1.6 inches (40 mm) from 
the Lens. Small subjects like insects can be 
recorded with this function.
ªTo Use the Tele-Macro FunctionWith the zoom magnification of 10k, the 
Palmcorder can bring the subject into focus as 
close as approximately 7.8 inch (20 cm) from the 
Lens. Focusing only on the subject and displaying 
the background out of focus makes the picture 
more impressive.
1Press the [TELE MACRO] Button (8).
≥The zoom magnification is fixed at 10k and 
the subject can be focused on as close as 
7.8 inch (20 cm).
VOL/JOG
WT(40)
1tW
5tW10tWT T
T
TELE
MACRO
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							Recording Mode
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≥The [ ] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) 
or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39).
To Cancel the Tele-Macro Function
Press the [TELE MACRO] Button.
ªTo Use the Zoom Microphone 
Function
Along with the zooming operation, the 
microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are 
varied for recording sounds.
≥Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[RECORDING] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON]. (The 
[Z.MIC] Indication is displayed.)
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-65-.
Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record 
close-up shots of subjects located beyond a 
normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. 
With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a 
magnification from 25k up to 700k.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t].
≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥700k: Digital zooming to 700k
T.MACRO
T.MACROT.MACRO
PHOTO SHOT(39)
(45)
Z.MICZ.MIC
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20tWT
D.ZOOM
2Push the [W/T] Lever (40) towards [W] or 
towards [T] to zoom in or out.
To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-65-.
Image Stabilizer Function
If the Palmcorder is shaken while recording, the 
camera shake in the image can be corrected.
≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, the images 
may not be stabilized.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) 
or [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39) to start 
recording.
To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function
Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] 
>> [EIS] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-65-.
VOL/JOG
WT(40)
MENU
STILL
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EIS
PHOTO SHOT(39)
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							Recording Mode
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Fade In/Out Functions
Fade In Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually 
from a black screen at the beginning of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15) 
during the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.2When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to 
start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button (15) about 
3 seconds after starting recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.Fade OutFade Out causes images and sounds to 
disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the 
end of a scene.
1Keep pressing the [FADE] Button (15) while 
recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.
STILL
ENTERFA D Ei s(15)
(45)
STILL
ENTERFA D Ei s(15)
2When the image is completely gone, press 
the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to stop 
recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button (15).
≥The still picture cannot fade in or fade out.
Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents the subject from being recorded too 
darkly when backlit. (Backlight is the light that 
shines from behind the subject being recorded.)
1Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11).
≥The [ª] Indication flashes and then is 
displayed.
≥The entire screen becomes brighter.
To Resume Normal Recording
Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button.
≥For other notes concerning this item, see 
-65-.
MagicPix Functions
MagicPix FunctionThis function allows you to record color images 
brightly in a dark place without using the Video 
Flash.
1Press the [MAGICPIX] Button (6) until the 
[MAGICPIX] Indication appears.
(45)
BACK
LIGHT(11)
ª
MAGIC
PIX
(6)
MAGICPIX
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