Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder PV-GS55 Operating Instructions

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Indications
Various functions and the Palmcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
r: Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
Indication changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the u (v) 
Indication flashes.
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.)
: Tape Recording Mode 
-25-: Tape Playback Mode -37-: Card Recording Mode -26-: Picture Playback Mode -40-: MPEG4 Playback Mode -40-: PC Mode -49-CINEMA: Cinema Mode -31-D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29-MULTI: Multi Mode -35-P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -35-WIPE: Wipe Mode -35-MIX: Mix Mode -35-STROBE: Strobe Mode -35-TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -35-MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -35-MIRROR: Mirror Mode -35-STRETCH: Stretch Mode -35-SLIM: Slim Mode -35-NEGA: Negative Mode -35-SEPIA: Sepia Mode -35-B/W: Black & White Mode -35-SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -35-(PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -39-SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -24-LP: Long Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -24-INDEX: Index signal recording -39-S 1: Search Number -39-5k: Zoom Magnification Indication -28-AUTO: Automatic Mode -25-MNL: Manual Mode -32-EIS: Image Stabilizer -29-MIC, AV IN: Audio Dubbing Input Display -46-12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -24-MF: Manual Focus -34-ª: Back Light Mode -30-5: Sports Mode (Program AE) -32-7: Portrait Mode (Program AE) -32-4: Low Light Mode (Program AE) -32-Ω: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -32-
PC
º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) -32-REC: Recording -25-PAUSE: Recording Pause -25-: Self-Timer Recording -28-: When connecting the Magic Wire 
Remote Control with Narration 
Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the 
[TALK] Button is pressed, this 
indication appears. 
-26-!: Playback -37-;: Still Playback -38-%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37-&: Rewind/Review Playback -37-~, }: Slow Motion Playback -38-";, ;!: Still Advance Playback -38-*, ): Index Search -39-CHK: Recording Check -25-A.DUB!: Audio Dubbing -46-A.DUB;: Audio Dubbing Pause -46-BLANK: Blank Search -26-R!: Repeat Playback -67-2k%: Variable Speed Search -38-1/500: When you adjust shutter speed 
manually, this indication appears. 
-34-SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback -41-SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause -41-F2.0: When you adjust the F Number 
manually, this indication appears. 
-34-1: White Balance Adjustment Mode -32-z: Outdoor Mode -32-{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -32-MAGICPIX: MagicPix Function -30-0LUX MAGICPIX:
0 Lux MagicPix Function -31-Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -29-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -31-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -26-: Tele Macro -29-: Soft Skin Mode -31-PICTURE: Picture -40-TITLE: Title picture -42-MPEG4: Moving Picture (MPEG4) -41-0h00m00s: Recording time of MPEG4
VOLUME: Volume adjustment -37-3:30:45PM: Date/Time Indication -62-N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during 
Photoshot recording)
[F] means Fine, [N] means 
Normal and [E] means Economy. 
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0: Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures
R:0h00m: Remaining time of MPEG4
: RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot Recording 
-27-: Lock Setting -43-¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 
1 or more picture) -43-: [640k480] Image size
≥For images not recorded with this Palmcorder, 
the size display is determined as follows 
according to the number of horizontal pixels.
: 640 or more, less than 800 (The 
size is not displayed at under 
640 pixels.)
: 800 or more, less than 1024
: 1024 or more, less than 1280
: 1280 or more, less than 1600
: 1600 or more, less than 2048
: 2048 or more
 (Cyan): Photoshot Mode
 (Red): While Photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): No Card (Still Picture Mode)
 (Cyan): Moving Picture (MPEG4) 
Recording Mode
 (Red): While Moving Picture (MPEG4) 
recording is activated
ªTo Change the Counter Display ModeBy changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display 
Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] 
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] 
(M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication 
[TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (
-21-) By repeatedly 
pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote 
Controller, you can change the Counter Display 
Mode.
ªTo Display Date/Time IndicationTo display Date/Time Indication, set the 
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (
-21-)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indication.
ªTo Change the Display ModeBy changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to 
All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display 
[OFF]. (
-21-)
ªProgressive PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot 
Function in the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
640
640
SVGAXGASXGAUXGAQXGAPICTUREPICTURE
PICTUREPICTUREMPEG4
MPEG4
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed
≥When brightness is insufficient
≥When the MagicPix Function is ON
≥When the Portrait Mode is used
When using Card Recording Mode
≥When brightness is insufficient
≥When the MagicPix Function is ON
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
1Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
≥The initializing takes for a little while.
≥After the initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indication appears with 
beeps.
≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (
-24-) 
that has been adjusted.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the 
Palmcorder.
3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. 
-70-Y (CHECK REC TAB):
The accidental erasure prevention switch 
on the inserted Cassette is open (that is, set 
to [SAVE]).
You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital 
dubbing on a Tape while setting the 
accidental erasure prevention switch to 
[SAVE].
Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED):
No Cassette in inserted. 
-18-6 (LOW BATTERY):
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -16-0: The built-in battery is low. -24-: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):
The video heads are dirty. -71-2END (TAPE END):
The tape came to end during recording.
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been 
selected. 
-15-UNPLAYABLE TAPE
(OTHER FORMAT):
You are attempting to play back a tape 
section that has been recorded with a 
different TV system.
UNABLE TO A.DUB
(LP RECORDED):
Because the original recording was done in 
LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be 
performed.
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INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:
This cassette is incompatible.
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
Irregular mechanism is detected. Press the 
[RESET] Button (
-13-). This may solve the 
problem.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining.
Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode and 
delete unnecessary files.
NO CARD:
Card is not inserted.
NO DATA:
There is no recorded files in the Card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data which 
is not compatible with this Palmcorder.
CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this 
Palmcorder.
COPY INHIBITED:
Because the medium is protected by a copy 
guard, images cannot be recorded 
correctly.
INCORRECT OPERATION:
The Recording Start/Stop Button was 
pressed without connecting the USB cable 
to the PC in Picture Playback Mode.
CHECK CARD:
You are attempting to record MPEG4 
moving pictures recorded in [SUPERFINE] 
on MultiMediaCard. Use an SD Memory 
Card.
CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE:
The USB cable is connected to the 
Palmcorder in Card Recording Mode or 
Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode.
CANNOT OPERATE:
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
Card while connecting the USB cable to the 
Palmcorder in Tape Recording/Playback 
Mode.
UNABLE TO WRITE
(MULTI RECORDING):
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed 
when you are recording pictures on a Tape 
while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of 
[EFFECT1].
UNABLE TO WRITE
(MPEG4 RECORDING):
The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed 
when you are recording MPEG4 moving 
pictures.
You are attempting to record on a tape 
when MPEG4 Recording from external 
input signals is in progress.UNABLE TO WRITE:
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed 
when you are recording still pictures on the 
Card. 
CASSETTE DOOR OPEN:
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
before recording.
NO TITLE:
Titles are not recorded.
UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:
You are attempting to do Title In Function 
when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or 
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot function 
is set.
UNABLE TO WRITE
(WIDE MODE):
You are attempting to record pictures of S1 
signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD 
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or 
turn the Palmcorder off in PC Mode while 
connecting the USB cable to the 
Palmcorder.
Notes and Hints
ªConcerning the Power Supply≥When the Palmcorder is used for a long 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.
ªInserting/Removing the Cassette≥In the case of using a previously recorded 
Cassette, you can use the Blank Search 
Function to find the position where you want to 
continue recording.
≥If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the 
beginning of the tape before starting recording.
≥When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces 
in the right direction and then push it in until it 
stops.
≥When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not 
touch anything except the [PUSH] Button.
≥When closing the Cassette Compartment 
Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, 
such as a cable of an optional stereo 
microphone.
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ªAlarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is 
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued 
as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from 
[OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥If you operate a wrong operation before or 
during recording.
ªRecording Check≥For Recording Check, the recording speed 
mode (SP/LP) must be the same as the mode 
used for the recording. If different, playback 
images will be distorted.
ªRecording on a Card≥Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the 
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the 
picture.
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot 
be copied.
≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 
1/100.
Photoshot
≥The sound cannot be recorded.
≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is 
JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will be 
played back.)
≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for 
recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on 
a playback image depending on the image 
content.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
≥One more still picture may be recorded after 
you release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot and Title 
Function cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the 
Palmcorder records the maximum number of 
pictures recordable depending on the 
[BURST MODE] setting.
≥When using a card formatted by other 
equipment, intervals between pictures may 
become large.
≥If recording or erasing pictures is repeated 
many times, intervals between pictures may 
become large. In this case, back up your 
important data on a PC, and format your card 
using this Palmcorder.≥Intervals of recording pictures may become 
large depending on the card. We recommend 
using Panasonic SD Memory Card.
Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)
≥The following functions are disabled:
≥Self-timer 
-28-≥The sound is recorded in the monaural that is 
mixed [L] and [R] of the stereo sound.
≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture 
recorded by this Palmcorder with other 
equipment, black bars may appear at the top 
and bottom of screen.
≥MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in 
[SUPERFINE] cannot be recorded in the 
MultiMediaCard.
≥If you record wide images as MPEG4 moving 
pictures when using line input or DV input, the 
wide images are recorded in lengthwise style.
≥MPEG4 moving pictures may not be recorded 
on a card formatted by other equipment (e.g. 
PC).
ªQuick Start≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute 
amount of electricity is consumed.
≥When the Palmcorder is left in the Recording 
Pause Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into 
the Quick Start Standby Mode. To turn the 
Palmcorder on again, set the [OFF/ON] Switch 
to [OFF] and then set it to [ON] again. (The 
Quick Start Mode will be restored.)
≥This Function is not activated in the following 
cases:
≥A tape and a card is not inserted, while the 
Tape Recording Mode is set.
≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card 
Recording Mode is set.
≥In the following cases, Quick Start is cancelled 
during the Quick Start Standby Mode.
≥Operate the mode dial
≥The Battery is replaced
≥If the [QUICK START] Button is pressed and 
held for approximately 2 seconds during the 
Quick Start Standby Mode, the Lamp will go off 
and the Palmcorder will completely be turned 
off.
≥If the Palmcorder is not operated for 
approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start 
Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and 
the Palmcorder will completely be turned off.
≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color 
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of 
the recording.
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is 
in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the 
recording starts.
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ªSelf-timer Recording≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be 
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing 
in the Self-timer Standby Mode.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording 
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer 
Standby Mode is cancelled.
ªZoom In/Out Functions≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the 
Palmcorder.
ªTele-Macro Function≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started 
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or [700k], 
the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification 
greater than 10k is available.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually.
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro 
Function is cancelled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
ªZoom Microphone Function≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work 
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ªDigital Zoom Functions≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, 
the quality of image may deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom 
range.
ªImage Stabilizer Function≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate 
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [EIS] 
Indication flashes.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness 
may change or colors may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that 
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when 
recording with a conversion lens attached, the 
Image Stabilizer Function may not work 
effectively.
ªBacklight Compensation Function≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight 
Compensation Function does not work.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the 
Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled.
ªMagicPix Functions≥In a bright place, such as outdoors, the 
recorded picture may become whitish.
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is 
presented in a time-lapse-like manner.
≥Adjust the Focus manually.
≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is 
automatically turned off.
≥The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function 
cannot be used.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital 
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended that you use the tripod.
≥The MagicPix Function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times 
longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that 
are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded 
brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In 
this case, the [EIS] Indication flashes.
≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight 
Compensation Function cannot be changed.
ªWind Noise Reduction Function≥It does not work with the microphone on the 
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic 
nor an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone 
is regulated depending on the strength of wind 
to reduce wind noise.
ªCinema Function≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the 
recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode 
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback 
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV 
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s 
operating instructions for details.
≥When images are displayed on a TV screen, the 
Date/Time Indication may be erased in some 
cases.
≥Depending on the TV, the picture quality may 
be deteriorated.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is 
displayed.
≥The Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot 
be used simultaneously.
≥Using the Cinema Mode deactivates [MULTI] 
and [P-IN-P] of [EFFECT1].
≥Depending on the software in use, the imported 
Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly.
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ªProgram AE≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, 
you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris 
(-34-).
≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels any of the 
Program AE modes.
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image 
movement may not look smooth.
≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may change, avoid recording 
under fluorescent light, mercury light or 
sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication 
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive 
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of 
the recorded still picture may become 
unstable.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, 
playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥With this mode, recorded images may 
become extremely dark.
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may becomes whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change 
White Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to 
[B/W].
≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode
≥When you display a Menu
≥When you use the MagicPix Mode
In the following cases, the [1] Indication 
flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously 
adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. This 
setting will be kept until White Balance is 
adjusted again.
≥You may not be able to achieve correct White 
Balance Adjustment manually under weak 
illumination.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the 
images may not look smooth.
≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may become unstable, avoid 
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light 
or sodium light.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-30-) or 
Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust 
the shutter speed.
ªManual Iris Adjustment≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-30-) or 
Program AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the 
iris.
≥If you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after 
setting the Iris, the value set for the Iris will be 
cancelled.
ªDigital Effect Functions≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], 
changing the selected White Balance Mode is 
not possible. (
-32-)
≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the 
Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture 
Mode.
≥During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital 
Effect Functions cannot be set.
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] 
on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.
≥When the MagicPix Mode is set (
-30-)
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect 
Function is not possible.
≥Title In
Multi-Picture Mode
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while 
self-recording Mirror Mode (
-27-) is used, the still 
picture is displayed from the upper right corner 
of the screen, but, in reality, the picture is 
recorded from the upper left corner as usual.
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be 
cut off slightly.
Picture-in-Picture Mode
≥If Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture 
disappears.
≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller 
picture.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
If one of the following operations are carried out, 
stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix 
Functions cannot be used.
≥Set another Digital Effect item.
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≥Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial
≥Insert or eject a cassette
ªPlaying BackRepeat Playback
If you continue to press the [1] Button for 
5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to 
Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R!] Indication 
appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set 
the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].)
Listening to Playback Sound through 
Headphones
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the 
playback sound, set [AV JACK] to 
[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to 
the [PHONES] Jack (
-13-) on the Palmcorder. In 
this case, no sound (including warning and 
shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the 
built-in speaker of the Palmcorder.
Choosing Sound during Playback
You can select the sound by using the 
[AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] 
Sub-Menu.
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub 
sound)
L: Left channel sound (main sound)
R: Right channel sound (sub sound)
≥If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] 
selected as the [AUDIO REC] on the 
[RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound 
becomes stereo sound regardless of the 
[AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to 
[MIX].
ªIndex Search Functions≥Index Search may not be possible at the 
beginning of the tape.
≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if 
the interval between 2 scene index signals is 
less than 1 minute.
ªPlayback Zoom Function≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the 
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Palmcorder power or if you 
operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is 
automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being 
used, images that are output from the DV 
Terminal (
-13-) are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of the 
image deteriorates.
≥During a Playback Zoom, the Variable Speed 
Search Function cannot be changed with the 
Remote Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions≥Signals of images to which digital effects are 
added during playback cannot be output from 
the DV Terminal (
-13-).≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
ªPlaying Back a Card ≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the 
screen becomes white.
≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a 
different format or if file data is defective, the 
whole display becomes bluish and the 
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear 
as warning.
≥When playing back a picture recorded on other 
equipment, its size and that of this Palmcorder 
may appear differently.
≥When playing back a picture recorded on other 
equipment, the picture may not be played back 
or the quality of pictures may be deteriorated.
≥When playing back a non standardized file, the 
Folder File Number may not be displayed.
≥In the following cases, black bars may appear, 
depending on the playback device.
≥When playing back a mega-pixel still-picture 
with this Palmcorder and recording it onto a 
tape
≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 pixels 
with DV STUDIO
≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is 
ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be 
played back.)
≥When you set [SCREEN] on the [DIGITAL] 
Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] in playing back 
MPEG4 moving pictures, they are displayed 
smaller. This is not a malfunction.
≥Moving pictures are kept still during 
Cue/Review playback. Only the counter number 
increases or decreases.
≥MPEG4 data cannot perform, Slow Motion 
Playback (forward direction and reverse 
direction), Still Advance Playback (forward 
direction and reverse direction) or Playback with 
Zoom Lever. 
≥If you try to play back an MPEG4-recorded 
image for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to 
a mode other than [ECONOMY] on other 
PANASONIC cameras, this image will not be 
displayed, and the indication [PLEASE 
RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET 
BUTTON], etc., may appear. This is not a 
malfunction.
≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on 
other equipment, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] 
Indication may be displayed when they are 
played back. If the [1] Button is pressed in this 
case, [!] will be displayed for a few seconds 
and the next image will be displayed.
≥The MPEG4 data cannot be output from the DV 
Terminal.
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≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on 
other equipment, a part of the playback elapsed 
time may be indicated as [--] or the date and 
time display will be different from it when 
recorded.
≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded on 
other equipment, the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] 
Indication may appear and the playback may 
not be possible. Or during playback, the 
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication may appear, 
the playback picture may be presented in a 
time-lapse-like manner, or the picture and the 
sound may not synchronize.
ªSlide Show≥It may take playback time longer than usual 
time depending on the picture.
ªCreating a Title≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title 
Creation Function is not possible.
≥Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the 
portions where there is little difference between 
light and dark and where the boundary between 
light and dark is unclear may not appear.
≥The Title may not appear well if something 
small is used for it.
≥If titles are created, the number of images that 
can be recorded on a Card decreases.
≥If the number of images that can be recorded on 
a Card is small, you may not be able to create a 
title.
ªAdding a Title≥When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title 
In Function is not possible.
≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot 
be used simultaneously.
≥The Title In Function and RapidFire 
Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used 
simultaneously.
≥When a title is displayed in Tape Playback 
Mode, the title is not output from the DV 
Terminal.
≥The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once 
the title is inserted.
≥A full-colored title made on other equipment 
cannot be played back or added to the picture 
with this Palmcorder.
≥A title with size of other than 640k480 pixels 
cannot be displayed.
≥When recording MPEG4 moving pictures is in 
progress, Title in Function cannot be used.
≥When the title is displayed or the Multi screen, 
the recording and the playback cannot be 
performed.
≥During external input or DV input, you cannot 
use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi 
screen. Select the desired titles to display them 
on the screen before connecting the cable to 
the Palmcorder.
ªDPOF≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your 
Palmcorder.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little 
time. Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.
ªLock Setting≥The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder 
is only effective for this Palmcorder.
≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection 
switch on it. If the switch is moved to the [LOCK] 
side, you cannot write to or format the Card. If it 
is moved back, you can.
≥The MPEG4 data recorded by another 
Palmcorder may not be able to cancel the lock 
setting.
ªPlaying Back on Your TV≥Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown 
even if you correctly connect the Palmcorder 
with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the 
[AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].
≥If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT] 
Sub-Menu to [IN/OUT], nothing will be shown 
on the TV screen except during playback.
≥Picture size may be displayed differently when 
playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen 
TV with Playback Digital Effect.
≥We recommend setting the [SCREEN] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to [NORMAL] when 
playing back MPEG4 on TV.
ªRecording Pictures from a Card onto a 
Tape
≥When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its 
size is transformed into 720k480 pixels 
according to the DV format.
≥If you attempt to record a still picture with a 
large image size on a Tape, there may be a 
reduction in the quality of the image.
≥The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a 
Tape.
ªAudio Dubbing≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot 
be dubbed.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the 
tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be 
disturbed when this portion of the tape is played 
back.
≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the 
position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing 
so as to make it possible to use the Memory 
Stop Function (
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terminated automatically when the tape reaches 
this position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with 
Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC’s software, 
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, 
depending on the software.
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ªRecording the Contents of Other 
Equipment 
≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 
recording from external input signals is in 
progress. You cannot record on a card when 
recording on a tape from external input signals 
is in progress.
Recording to a Card
If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode, 
you can use the Photoshot function for external 
input signals.
≥Black streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the 
image.
Analog-Digital Conversion
≥When the Palmcorder is connected with other 
digital video equipment through its DV Terminal, 
images recorded in analog form from other 
external equipment can be output to the digital 
video equipment through the DV Terminal.
≥To DV-output analog video signals sent from 
other equipment, set [DV OUT] on the 
[AV IN/OUT] Sub-Menu to [ON]. (Normally, 
keep the [DV OUT] set to [OFF]. If it is set to 
[ON], the quality of the image may be 
disturbed.)
≥When using AV Cable and DV Cable (optional) 
at the same time, detach the Grip Belt first for 
easy connecting.
ªUsing the DV Cable for Recording 
(Digital Dubbing)
≥Regardless of the setting, digital dubbing is 
carried out automatically in the same audio 
recording mode as that of the playback 
Cassette.
≥The images on the recorded monitor may be 
disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded 
images.
≥Even if Playback Digital Effects, Playback 
Zoom, or Playback Title In have been used, 
these effects are not output from the DV 
Terminal.
≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV 
Terminals, you may not be able to perform 
Digital Dubbing in some cases.
≥Date or other information to be displayed cannot 
be displayed if the software of the connected 
equipment does not support the display 
function.
≥You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 
recording from external input signals is in 
progress. You cannot record on a card when 
recording on a tape from external input signals 
is in progress.
Cautions for Use
ªAfter Use
1Take out the Cassette. (-18-)2Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].3Take out the Card. (-18-)4Detach the power supply and retract the 
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor. (-16-,-19-)5To protect the Lens, attach the supplied 
Lens Cap.
ªCautions for UseWhen you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or 
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no 
water enters the Palmcorder.
≥Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to 
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
≥If sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder, wet 
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use 
it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe 
it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, 
video game equipment, etc.).
≥If you use the Palmcorder on or near a TV, 
images or sounds may be disturbed due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥Do not use near a cell phone because doing so 
may cause noise to adversely affect the picture 
and sound.
≥Recordings on the tape may be damaged, or 
images may be distorted, by strong magnetic 
fields created by speakers or large motors.
≥Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a 
microprocessor may adversely affect the 
Palmcorder, causing the disturbance of images 
and sounds.
≥If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically 
charged equipment and does not function 
properly, turn off the Palmcorder power and 
detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then 
connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again. 
Thereafter, turn on the Palmcorder power.
Do not use your Palmcorder near radio 
transmitters or high-voltage cables.
≥If you record pictures near radio transmitters or 
high-voltage cables, recorded images or sounds 
may be adversely affected.
Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Palmcorder for a long period of 
time, the internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Palmcorder is not intended for business 
use.
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When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get 
into the Palmcorder.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or 
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the Palmcorder.
≥If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the camera body may be deformed 
and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the Palmcorder for a long period of 
time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for 
cleaning the Palmcorder.
≥The Palmcorder body may be deformed and the 
surface finish may peel off.
≥Before cleaning, detach the Battery or pull out 
the AC Cable from the AC Jack.
≥Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth. To 
remove stubborn stains, wipe with a cloth that is 
soaked in a detergent diluted with water and 
afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth.
≥For storing or transporting the Palmcorder, 
place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so 
as to prevent the coating on the camera body 
from being worn.
After use, be sure to take the Cassette out and 
detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or 
pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
≥If the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder, the tape 
sags and deteriorates.
≥If the Battery is left on the Palmcorder for a long 
time, the voltage drops excessively, and the 
Battery will not function even after it is 
recharged.
ªAbout AC Adaptor≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely 
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp 
may continue flashing, and the Battery may not 
be charged. After the temperature of the Battery 
has decreased or increased sufficiently, 
charging starts automatically. If the [CHARGE] 
Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery 
temperature has decreased or increased 
sufficiently, the Battery or AC Adaptor may be 
faulty. In this case, please contact a dealer.
≥If the Battery is warm, charging takes a longer 
time than normal.
≥If you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
Adaptor 3 feet (1 meter) or more away from 
radio.
≥When using the AC Adaptor, it may generate 
whirring sounds. However, this is normal.≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from 
the AC jack. (If they are left connected, a minute 
amount of current is consumed.)
≥Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and 
Battery always clean.
ªCondensationIf you turn the Palmcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation 
Indication [3DEW] (yellow or red) blinks on the 
Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 
[DEW DETECT] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when the 
tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the 
procedure below.
Blinking in yellow:
Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape.
Blinking in red:
Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the 
Cassette Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Palmcorder with the Cassette 
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm 
it to the ambient temperature.
When [3DEW] blinks in yellow
≥You cannot use the Tape Recording/ 
Playback Mode. Leave the Palmcorder for 
about 30 minutes.
≥However, you can use the Card Recording 
Mode or Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode 
when the cassette is not inserted.
When [3DEW] blinks in red
≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 
1 minute and then the Palmcorder 
automatically turns off. Leave it for about 
2 to 3 hours.
3Turn the Palmcorder on again, set it to the 
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then 
check if the condensation indication 
disappears.
Especially in cold conditions, dew may be frozen. 
In this case, it may take more time before the 
condensation indication disappears.
Watch for Condensation even before the 
Condensation Indication is displayed.
≥The condensation indication may not appear 
depending on circumstances. When 
condensation occurs on the lens or the 
Palmcorder, it also may occur on the head and 
the tape. Do not open the Cassette 
Compartment Cover.
When the Lens Is Fogged:
Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF] and leave the 
Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. 
When the lens temperature becomes close to the 
ambient temperature, the fog disappears 
naturally.
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