Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

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Using as a Web Camera
If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal 
computer, you can send video and sound from 
the Palmcorder to the other parties via the 
network.
≥Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB 
Driver or WebCam Driver is installed.
This feature can be used only if both parties 
are using the same operating system. Please 
see chart below:
ªOperating environmentOS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
preinstalled; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
(In this case of Windows XP SP1 or later is 
needed.)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300 MHz or higher
(including compatible CPU)
RAM:32 MB or more (64 MB or more recommended)
(128 MB or more required for Windows XP)
Free hard disk space:At least 250 MB or morePorts:USB TerminalTo use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the 
additional minimum requirements must be 
met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
Communication Speed:56 kbps or faster is recommendedNecessary software:Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):Sound card
Speaker or headphones and Microphone
[Send] [Receive] [Software]
Windows XPWindows XP Windows 
Messenger
Windows XPWindows 
98SE/Me/
2000
Windows 
98SE/Me/ 
2000Windows 
98SE/Me/ 
2000MSN 
Messenger
To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera, the 
following conditions must be met.
≥In the case of Windows XP SP1 or later is 
needed.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1, click [Start] >> 
[All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires 
internet connection.)
≥You have direct dial-up connection capability to 
the Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) 
are in the same Network (LAN).
≥Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) 
or MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). 
If you have a version older than 5.0, please 
download the latest version (5.0 or later) from 
the Microsoft Home Page.
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
(For download and installation instructions, 
please refer to Help on the Home Page.)
≥Install the Windows Messenger or MSN 
Messenger. 
≥If the installed version is not the latest, update it 
by performing the Windows update.
≥If you are connected to the Internet through a 
firewall or a router, proper communication will 
not be possible.
≥The installer is available only in English but can 
be used on operating systems using other 
languages.
≥When DirectX 9.0 is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may 
not run.
ªInstalling WebCam Driver
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥The [Setup] screen appears.
2Click [WebCam Driver]≥The set up program starts running.3You may be required to install DirectX 9.0 
depending on the environment of the 
personal computer. In this case, click [Yes] 
to install it.
4Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click 
[Finish].
5Click [OK].
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ªConnecting the Palmcorder to 
Personal Computer (For Using as a 
Web Camera)
1
Install the supplied WebCam Driver.2Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode.3Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAMERA].
≥It enters WEB CAMERA Mode.
4Connect the Palmcorder to Personal 
Computer with auxiliary USB Connection 
Cable.
≥When the Palmcorder and personal 
computer (with Windows 2000) are 
connected via USB Cable, a message, such 
as the one below, is displayed. However, 
testing by the manufacturer has confirmed 
functionality of this Palmcorder with 
Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
≥For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio 
Device” is required. Click [Next] and 
proceed.
For Windows 98SE/Me Users
The following messages may be displayed during 
the installation depending on the environment of 
the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as 
instructed below. Otherwise, it won’t be installed 
correctly.
1) The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is 
displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system” for 
Windows 98SE.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for 
Windows Me.
≥If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of 
the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the 
OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
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2) The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is 
displayed.
≥Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
≥If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the 
above mentioned folder, insert the OS 
CD-ROM and assign the path.
≥You may click [Browse] to look for and assign 
the path.
5Start the Windows Messenger or MSN 
Messenger.
≥Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
≥When you use Windows XP, the other parties 
via the network have to use the Windows 
Messenger on Windows XP. When you use 
other than Windows XP, the other parties via 
the network have to use the MSN Messenger 
on the OS other than Windows XP.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the 
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend 
on the Internet connection status.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected 
from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA 
mode is cancelled.
≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be 
recorded onto a tape or a card.
ªSetting up the Windows MessengerWhen starting the Windows Messenger for the 
first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, 
the screen is not displayed if the Windows 
Messenger setup has already been done.)
1Click [Click here to sign in].
2After the .NET Passport Wizard is 
displayed, click [Next].
≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your 
personal computer for how to configure the 
audio and the microphone.
≥To communicate with persons using 
Windows in other languages, setting up using 
alphabets or numbers is recommended.
3According to the procedures displayed on 
the screen, continue the setup.
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4After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the Windows Messenger.
≥Windows Messenger is activated.
≥Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows 
Messenger for understanding its operation.
≥During set up, if [Primary video capture 
device] selection screen is displayed, 
[Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected.
≥Send the sound by using the microphone 
attached to the Personal Computer.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the 
communication is automatically shut OFF. In 
this case, restart Windows Messenger and 
set up the communication again.
ªSetting up the MSN MessengerWhen starting the MSN Messenger for the first 
time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the 
screen is not displayed if the MSN Messenger 
setup has already been done.) For more details, 
please read the corresponding Help file.
1Click [Sign In].
2Type in your Sign-in name and password.
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here] 
3Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the MSN Messenger.
5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6Select the microphone attached to the PC in 
the [Microphone] menu.
7Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu.
8Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera 
Device] is selected.
≥For other information about MSN Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the 
communication is automatically shut OFF. In 
this case, restart MSN Messenger and set up 
the communication again.
≥When access is finished, close MSN 
Messenger, then turn off the Palmcorder. 
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300MHz or higher 
(including compatible CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP 
(256 MB or more is recommended))
Free hard disk space:
At least 20 MB
Ports:
USB Terminal
Other requirements:
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≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be operated 
on Windows 2000.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to 
a personal computer, or when devices are 
connected through USB hubs or by using 
extension cables, proper operation is not 
guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, 
normal function may not be possible.
≥This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and 
start-up. Please read the PDF-based 
instructions for how to use the DV STUDIO 
3.1E-SE.
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≥To view the installed operating instructions, 
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later is required. 
Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the 
supplied CD-ROM. 
≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] 
from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> 
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any 
supplementary details or updates.
ªInstallation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
4After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software.
ªTo start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
1Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
≥If you wish to capture data from a tape, set 
the Palmcorder to Tape Playback Mode and 
insert the tape.
2Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal 
Computer with auxiliary USB Connection 
Cable.
3Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> 
[DV Studio3].
≥If a shortcut icon has been created on the 
desktop during installation, it is also possible to 
start by double-clicking on the icon.
Using the G.726 Audio Decoder
G.726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to 
MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player. 
Install it from enclosed CD-ROM.
In order for the G.726 Audio Decoder to be 
installed, the hard disk must have at least 16 MB 
of free space. Before proceeding with installation, 
check out the amount of free space on the hard 
disk.
ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
Also, the following software must be correctly 
installed.
DirectX 6 or later (Runtime)
DirectX Media 6 Runtime
Windows Media Player 6.1 or later
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
RAM:
32 MB or more
Free hard disk space:
At least 16 MB
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ªInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder
1Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
≥[Setup Menu] appears.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
≥The set up program starts up.
≥Quit all Windows applications.
3Install it by following the instructions on the 
screen.
≥Carefully read the license agreement on the 
[Software License Agreement] window, and if 
you agree click [Yes]. Software is not 
installed if [No] is clicked.
4Click [Finish] when the [Setup Complete] 
Dialog Box appears.
≥Finish installing the G.726 Audio Decoder by 
restarting the computer.
Using the ArcSoft Software
There are 4 types of image editing software in the 
ArcSoft Software package.
1Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program 
seamlessly combines multiple photos into a 
single panoramic picture.
2PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 
(Mac)
≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and 
other electronic files for easy viewing, 
retrieval, and management.
3PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, 
enhance, retouch or add special effects to 
any image. Also offers creative solutions for 
making greeting cards and calendars. 
4PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)
≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes 
quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or 
photo album, all on one page. 
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ªOperating environment
For Windows
OS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Pentium-based PC or equivalent [1, 3, 4]
Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2]
(Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space:
At least 625 MB
Other requirements:
Mouse
For Macintosh
OS:
Mac OS 9 – X
CPU:
PowerPC
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
*QuickTime and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]
RAM:
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is 
recommended)
Free hard disk space: 
At least 300 MB
≥This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and 
start-up. Please read the Help messages of 
your software for how to use the ArcSoft 
Software Suite.
ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite
For Windows1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the 
personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2Select the software to be installed from 
[Setup Menu].
3Select the desired language on the 
[Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and 
click [OK].
≥Installation begins.
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
≥If a language other than the OS language is 
selected, the characters may not be 
presented correctly.
4When the component selection screen is 
displayed, check the software to be 
installed and click [Next].
5After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
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For Macintosh
1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive.
3Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that 
appears.
4Double click [ArcSoft].
5Double click [PhotoImpression] (or 
[PhotoBase] or [PanoramaMaker] or 
[PhotoPrinter]).
6Double click [English] or [French].7Double click [PhotoImpression Installer] (or 
[PhotoBase Installer] or 
[PanoramaMaker Installer] or 
[PhotoPrinter Installer]).
8Follow the instructions on the computer 
screen until the installation is complete.
ªTo start software in the ArcSoft 
Software Suite
1
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [ArcSoft Software Suite] >> 
[Panorama Maker 3] (or [PhotoBase 4] or 
[PhotoImpression 4] or [PhotoPrinter 4]).
Refer to Help information about application 
operations and other Error messages.For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL:  1-510-440-9901
Web Site:  www.arcsoft.com
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is 
on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case 
click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following 
the steps below you can disconnect the cable 
safely.
1Double click the   icon in task tray.≥Hardware disconnect dialog box appears.
2Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
≥You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending 
on your OS, operating environment and the mode 
of the Palmcorder.
Windows XP/2000:(When the Palmcorder is in Tape Recording 
mode or Tape Playback Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX 
(COM X)] (The numeral designation after 
“Win XX” will differ depending on the OS. The 
numeral after “COM” will differ depending on the 
operating environment of your personal 
computer.)
(When the Palmcorder is in PC Mode:)
[USB Mass Storage Device] or 
[Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]
Windows Me:(When the Palmcorder is in PC Mode:)
[USB Disk]
≥Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not 
show the icon indicating that you may safely 
disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to 
show) Make sure Palmcorder’s Card Access 
Lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Also, with 
Windows Me, the icon will not be displayed 
when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape 
Playback Mode.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
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Removing the USB connection cable safely 
for Macintosh
1Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared 
when you connected the Palmcorder with 
the USB connection cable into the recycle 
bin, then disconnect the USB connection 
cable.
If the above operation is not performed correctly, 
when data is copied from the Personal Computer 
to an SD Memory Card, the copied data may be 
damaged.
Even when the following operations are 
performed, the same results will occur as when 
the USB cable is removed (above). Therefore, it 
is imperative that the above operation is 
completed before proceeding.
≥When SD Memory Card is removed.
≥When Palmcorder power is turned OFF.
≥When Mode Dial 
(43) is turned to change 
modes.
If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS. (In 
this manual, explanation is offered with Windows 
Me screen.)
1Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> 
[Control Panel], select the software or the 
driver from [Add/Remove Programs] to 
uninstall.
≥Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the 
OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
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Notes
≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Computer, Inc. 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®, Windows Messenger®, 
MSN Messenger® and DirectX® are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the 
Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries.
≥Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the 
registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel 
Corporation.
≥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 names given in the text. 
Depending on the operating environment and 
other factors, the contents of the screens used 
in these 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.
≥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.
≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while 
the operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in 
transfer. Please refer to the user manual of 
Palmcorder.
≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Palmcorder when using 
USB Connection Kit. Data may be lost If the 
battery power is lost while transferring data.
≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera 
while virus checking software is running, the 
Palmcorder’s operation may stop midway 
through. In this case, exit the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger, reconnect the 
Palmcorder and restart the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
≥G.726 may not recognize Memory Card files not 
created by Palmcorder.
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≥Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such 
as picture folder. Memory card may not be 
recognized if folders are deleted.
≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the PC 
Mode while it is connected to the personal 
computer, “PC ACCESSING” is displayed on 
the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the 
Palmcorder cannot be switched. In this case, 
disconnect the USB Connection Cable. Switch 
the operation mode of the Palmcorder and 
reconnect the Cable.
≥If the Palmcorder is connected in the PC Mode, 
the [Removable Disk] icon representing the 
Memory Card drive is displayed in 
[My Computer].
≥When the Tape Recording Mode of the 
Palmcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a 
warning message may be displayed. You may 
simply ignore it.
≥When you are using Windows XP or Windows 
2000, you may install or uninstall this software 
after logging ON by setting the user name to 
Administrator or to a user name having 
equivalent authority.
≥If you use Windows 98SE/Me, the message, 
“File is not found” may be displayed when the 
Palmcorder is connected for the first time. Enter 
the following paths to complete the connection: 
If the message “MTDV98M3.pdr is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system\IOSUBSYS”. If the 
message “MTDV98M3.sys is not found” is 
displayed, enter 
“C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS”.
(The paths will differ depending on the 
environment of your personal computer.)
≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB 
Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you 
do not follow these Operating Instructions, the 
Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly. In 
this case, delete the USB Driver from 
[Device Manager] as described below, uninstall 
the USB Driver, and re-install it.
1Set the Palmcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode, connect it to the 
personal computer, and delete [Panasonic 
DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX 
(COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) 
from [Device Manager].
The numeral designation after “Win XX” will 
differ depending on the OS. (Win 98, 
Win Me, Win 2000, Win XP)2Set the Palmcorder to PC Mode and delete 
[Panasonic DVC SD Disk Drive] (or 
[Panasonic DVC USB Storage]) (Windows 
98SE).
ªAbout the SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the 
same size as a MultiMediaCard. It 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.
MultiMediaCard
The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight 
and removable external Memory Card.
≥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 or 
MultiMediaCard 
It may not be possible to play back the files on 
this Palmcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check 
the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
ªAbout the compatibility of the card 
files
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” by this Palmcorder 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 Palmcorder on other equipment or to play 
back files recorded with other equipment on this 
Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them 
back. Please check the compatibility with the 
other equipment in advance.
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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 in the 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.
[TITLE]: This contains the data of the 
original titles (USR00001.TTL, 
etc.).
[PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is 
recorded in ASF format 
(MOL001.ASF etc.). It can be 
played back with Windows Media 
Player (ver.6.4 and later). 
Because of their small size, these 
files are well suited for 
transmitting data through 
telephone lines etc.
To play back a moving picture 
with Windows Media Player, 
select a file and double click. 
Necessary software is 
automatically downloaded and 
starts playing back. (Internet 
connection is required). To play 
back with Mac OS, Windows 
Media Player for Macintosh is 
required.
≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], 
[SD_VIDEO], etc. are necessary items in the 
folder structure. They have nothing to do with 
actual operations.
≥In the Card Mode, the Palmcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
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≥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 a conventional memory for a 
Palmcorder, Personal Computer or others.
Capacity that can be used as conventional 
memory:
8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes
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