Panasonic Pv Dv852 Operating Instructions Manual

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Verifying and updating driver
Windows 98 SE
Verify and update driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.
ªVerifying driver
(Palmcorder must be connected to computer)
1
Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel], double click 
[System] select device driver tab, verify [Panasonic DVC 
USB Driver] and [Panasonic DVC Port Driver] are displayed 
in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager].
≥If [DVC] is displayed in [Other devices] of [Device Manager] tab, we 
recommend updating the driver by following the steps below:
ªUpdating driver
1
11 1
Select [DVC] in [Other devices] of [Device Manager] and 
click [Properties].
2
22 2Select [Driver] and click [Update Driver].
3
33 3Select [Search for a better driver than the one your device is 
using now (Recommended)] and click [Next].
4
44 4Select [Specify a location], refer to the location of the driver 
and the driver file name, click [Next].
≥Location of the driver (folder) varies depending on the computer used. 
(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDV98.INF)
5
55 5When the dialog to finish appears, click [Finish].
≥Driver update is complete.
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Windows 2000Professional
Verify and update driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.
ªVerify driver
(Palmcorder must be connected to computer)
1
Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel], double click 
[System] Hardware tab, Device Manager. Verify 
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] and [USB Root Hub] in 
[Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] of 
[Hardware].
≥If [USB Mass Storage Device] is shown in [Universal Serial Bus 
controllers] of [Device Manager] tab, we recommend updating the driver 
as described below to Panasonic DVC USB Driver.
ªUpdating driver
1
11 1
Click [USB Mass Storage Device] of [Device Manager].
2
22 2Select [Driver] and click [Update Driver]
3
33 3Select [Search for a suitable driver for my device 
(recommended)] and click [Next].
4
44 4Select [Specify a location], refer to the location of the driver 
and the driver file name, click [Next].
≥Location of the driver (folder) varies depending on the computer used. 
(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDV2K.INF)
5
55 5When the dialog to finish appears, click [Finish].
≥Driver update is complete.
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Windows Me
Verify and update driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.
ªVerifying driver
(Palmcorder must be connected to computer)
1
Select [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel], double click 
[System], Device Manager tab and verify [Panasonic DVC 
USB Driver] is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] 
of [Device Manager].
≥If [USB Mass Storage Device] is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus 
controllers] of [Device Manager] tab, we recommend updating the driver 
by following the steps below.
ªUpdating driver
1
11 1
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] in [Universal Serial Bus 
controllers] of [Device Manager] and click [Properties].
2
22 2Select [Driver] and click [Update Driver].
3
33 3Select [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)] and 
click [Next].
4
44 4Select [Specify a location] in [Search for a better driver than 
the one your device is using now. (Recommended)], refer to 
the location of the driver and the driver file name, click 
[Next].
≥Location of the driver (folder) varies depending on the computer used. 
(e.g.: C:\\WINDOWS\INF\MTUSDVME.INF)
5
55 5When the dialog to finish appears, click [Finish].
≥Driver update is complete.
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Windows XP
Verify the driver while Palmcorder is connected to the computer.
ªVerifying driver
(Palmcorder must be connected to computer)
1
Select [Start] >> [Control Panel] >> 
[Performance and Maintenance], double click [System], 
Hardware tab, Device Manager.
Please make sure that you can see the following drivers that come with 
Windows.
1. Matsushita DVC USB Device
2. Generic Volume
3. USB Mass Storage Device
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~If you no longer need software or driver (uninstall)
ªUninstalling Application Software
1
Click [Start] >> [Settings] >> [Control Panel].
2Double Click [Add/Remove Programs] in [Control Panel].
3Select the application software you want to remove.
ªUninstalling Application Software (Windows XP)
1Click [Start] >> [Control Panel] >> [Pick a Category].
2Click [Add or Remove Programs] in [Pick a Category].
3Select the application software you want to remove.
ªUninstalling ArcSoft Software
1
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Select [ArcSoft Software].
ªUninstalling USB driver
1Select [USB Driver for Panasonic DVC].
Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS.
Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
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Notes
≥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 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.
≥G726 may not recognize memory card files not created by 
Palmcorder.
≥Do not delete the folders in memory card such as picture 
folder, DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory card may not 
be recognized if deleted.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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 “SD Memory Card”s or 
“MultiMediaCard”s by this Palmcorder conform with DCF 
(Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal standard) 
established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information 
Technology Industries Association).
≥If you attempt to play back files recorded with this 
Palmcorder in other equipment or to play back files 
recorded with other equipment in this Palmcorder, you may 
not be able to play them back.  Please check the 
compatibility with other equipment in advance.
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 
below.
[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.
[TITLE]: This contains the data of the original titles 
(Usr00001.jpg, Usr00001.ttl, etc.).
[PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF 
format (MOL00001.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 a telephone lines 
etc.. To play back 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). 
≥[DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], [SD_VIDEO], 
[SD_VOICE] 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.
≥In the [SD_VC100] folder, the Voice data (Mob001.vml 
etc.) is recorded. It, however, cannot be played back on a 
Personal Computer.
≥The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the folder are 
set as hidden. Depending on the settings of your personal 
computer, this hidden folder and these hidden files might 
not appear in Windows Explorer or the “My Computer” 
screen.
≥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:
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Others
Indications
Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are displayed 
on the screen.
1) Remaining Battery Power [r]
≥When the battery power becomes low, the indication 
changes. When the battery is discharged completely, 
the 
u ( v) Indication flashes.
≥When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [s]  
Indication may appear, however , this has no meaning 
in this case.
2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00]
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. When it 
reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts 
flashing.
3) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l22)
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l32)
4) Digital Effects 1
≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l28, 33)
≥P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l28)
≥WIPE: Wipe Mode (l27, 32)
≥MIX: Mix Mode (l27, 32)
≥STROBE: Strobe Mode (l27, 32)
≥MAGICPIX: Gain-up Mode (l27)
≥TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode (l27, 32)
≥MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l27, 32)
≥MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l27, 32)
5) Digital Effects 2
≥NEGA: Negative Mode (l27, 32)
≥SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l27, 32)
≥MONO: Black & White Mode (l27, 32)
≥SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l27, 32)
6) Recording Speed Selector
≥SP: Standard Play Mode (l19)
≥LP: Long Play Mode (l19)7) Index
≥For several seconds while index signals are being 
recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes. (l31)
Search Number [S1] (l31)
≥The figure indicates which number of scenes ahead 
from the present scene is to be played back.
8) Tape Run Indications
≥REC: Recording (l20)
≥PAUSE: Recording Paused (l20)
≥!: Playback/Camera Search in forward 
direction (l20, 29)
≥":  Camera Search in reverse direction  
(l20)
≥;: Still Playback (l30)
≥%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l29)
≥&: Rewind/Review Playback (l29)
≥
}: Slow Playback in forward direction 
(l30)
≥
~: Slow Playback in reverse direction 
(l30)
≥;!: Still Advance Playback in forward 
direction (l30)
≥";: Still Advance Playback in reverse 
direction (l30)
≥): Index Search in forward direction (l31)
≥*: Index Search in reverse direction (l31)
≥CHK: Recording Check (l20)
≥A.DUB!: Audio Dubbing (l34)
≥A.DUB;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l34)
≥PHOTO: PhotoShot Mode Recording (l21)
≥BLANK: Blank Search (l30)
≥R!: Repeat Playback (l29)
≥2k%: Variable Speed Search (l29)
9) Zoom Magnification
≥When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the 
Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge 
appear. (l21, 22)
10) Sound Volume 
≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback 
sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. (l29)
11) Date/Time Indication [5:30:45PM /OCT 1 2002] 
(l19, 58)
RECSP
R0:45 INDEX
D.ZOOM
P-IN-Pr2)
NEGA
1)
3)
4)
5)6) 8)0:00.00
7)
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12) Recording Mode
≥AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector 
Switch is set to [AUTO]. (l20)
≥MNL: This appears when Mode Selector 
Switch is set to [MANUAL]. 
(l23, 24, 25)
Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l22)
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (l34)
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l34)
13) Manual Focus [MF] (l24)
Backlight Mode [ª] (l23)
Program AE Mode
≥5: Sports Mode (l23)
≥7: Portrait Mode (l23)
≥4: Low Light Mode (l23)
≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l23)
≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l23)
14) White Balance Mode
≥AWB: Automatic White Balance Mode (l25)
≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance 
setting (l25)
≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l25)
≥z: Outdoor Mode (l25)
≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (l25)
15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l24)
16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l24)
17) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l21)
Progressive PhotoShot
TM Mode [æ] (l21)
18) Red Eye Reduction [£] (l26)
Video Flash [ß] (l26)
19) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND-CUT] (l16)
20) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/TITLE] 
(l38, 41)
21) Folder-File Number (l38, 39)
22) Card File Indications 1 (CARD P.B. Mode)
≥SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback (l40)
≥SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause (l40)
≥M.SLIDE!: Manual Slide Show Playback (l40)
≥M.SLIDE;: Manual Slide Show Playback Pause 
(l40)23) Card File Indications 2 (CARD P.B. Mode)
≥Image size [ / ] (l35, 38)
When you playback a scene recorded on a Palmcorder 
with a picture size specification different from the one 
stated above, the following indications should be 
displayed.If the size of the picture is from 640 pixels to 
800 horizontal pixels, the [ ] Indication will be 
displayed; 
if picture size is 640 pixels or lower,  the scene should 
be displayed without any indication of picture size. 
≥: From 800 to 1024 pixels
≥: From 1024 to 1280 pixels
≥: From 1280 to 1600 pixels
≥: Above 1600 pixels
≥Number set DPOF [00] (l43)
DPOF setting & Slide Show
¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more 
picture) (l43)
¥ (Green): Slide Show Settings completed (l40)
¥ (Blue): DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more 
picture)/Slide Show Settings both completed 
(l40, 43)
24) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode)
≥Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E] (l36)
(Card PhotoShot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] is Normal, 
[E] is Economy in abbreviated terms.
≥Recording in Card PhotoShot [  (, 
)] (red) (l35)
≥Memory Card is not inserted [  (,  )] 
(flashing in red) (l35)
≥Card PhotoShot is ready to record [  (, 
)] (cyan) (l35)
≥File number [No.000] (l38)
≥Remaining number of Card PhotoShot Picture [000] 
(l35)
≥Lock setting [ ] (l42)
6401280
640
SVGAXGA
SXGA
UXGA
PICTUREMPEG4
VOICEPICTUREMPEG4VOICE
PICTUREMPEG4
VOICE
20)
21)
23)
24)PICTURE
100-0012
  F 15 640640
22)SLIDE!
µ
WIND-CUT
MF ª13)EIS MNL
Z.MIC12)
19)
1/500
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ªChanging the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to 
Tape Counter Indication (0:00.00), Memory Counter 
Indication (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication  
(0h00m00s00f).
≥You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the Remote 
Controller repeatedly to change the Counter Indication.
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate 
date/time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
Sub-Menu.
≥You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote 
Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time 
Indication.
ªChanging the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function 
Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, 
please check the condition of the Palmcorder.
EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] 
Indication appears, eject the 
Cassette.
Y CHECK REC TAB: The erasure prevention tab on the 
inserted Cassette is open (that is, 
set to [SAVE]).
When you are attempting to do 
audio dubbing on the unrecorded 
(blank) portion of the tape, or you 
are attempting to do dubbing on the 
Cassette whose tab is set at [SAVE]. 
(l34, 44, 45)
Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:
No Cassette is inserted. (l13)
X LOW BATTERY: The Battery is low. Recharge it. 
(l12)
0: The internal lithium battery is low. 
(l19)
2 END/TAPE END: The tape ended during recording.
REMOTE/
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has 
been selected. (l11)
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:
Because the original recording was 
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing 
cannot be performed. (l34)
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:
This Cassette is incompatible or 
contains copy-guard.
Because the medium is protected by 
a copy guard, images cannot be 
recorded correctly.
°: If this Indication appears, return the 
LCD Monitor to the original position 
in order to check the specific content 
of the Warning/Alarm Indication.
AV INPUT RECORDING:
When you are attempting to record 
on the Memory Card during dubbing 
(l44, 45) on the Cassette. 
NO CARD: There is no Memory Card inserted.PLEASE WAIT: When reading of the Memory Card 
(playback, format, when using the 
Multi-Picture Function). 
(l
ll l38, 39, 43)
CARD ERROR: The Memory Card is not compatible 
with the Palmcorder.
CARD DOOR OPENED:
Card Slot Cover is opened. After 
inserting the Memory Card correctly, 
close the Card Slot Cover.
CHECK SELECT SWITCH:
With the combination of modes set 
with the [TAPE/CARD] Selector and 
the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] 
Selector, this Indication appears:
Pressing the Recording Start/Stop 
Button with [CARD] and [STILL] in 
Camera Mode.
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[CARD] and [MPEG4] or [VOICE] in 
Camera Mode.
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[TAPE] and [STILL] in VCR Mode.
Pressing the Recording Start/Stop 
Button with [TAPE] and [MPEG4] in 
VCR Mode.
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[CARD] and [STILL] in Card 
Playback Mode.
FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a 
locked picture. The locked picture 
cannot be deleted.
WRITE PROTECTED: When you are attempting to write 
the data on an SD Memory Card 
whose write protection switch is set 
at [LOCK].
NO PICTURE: There are no pictures in the Memory 
Card.
NO MPEG4 DATA: There are no moving pictures in the 
Memory Card.
NO VOICE DATA: There are no voice data in the 
Memory Card.
NO TITLE: There are no titles in the Memory 
Card.
NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have sufficient 
memory remaining.
Select Card Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
CHANGE TO 640a480:Titles cannot be displayed. (l
ll l41) 
Set to the [640a480] resolution 
setting.
t: You are attempting to play back a  
data which is not compatible with 
this Palmcorder. (l
ll l38)
DEW DETECTED: Condensation has occurred. (l65)
: NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (l
ll l 65)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
Irregular mechanism is detected. 
Press the [RESET] Button.
This may solve the problem.
You are attempting to record to a 
Memory Card formatted with other 
equipment (like a Personal 
Computer). Format the Memory 
Card with this equipment.
NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:
First disconnect the power supply 
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Notes & Precautions
ªPower-Related Items (l12)
≥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, detach the Battery, and reattach it.
ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l13)
≥In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, you 
can use the Camera 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.
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back in:
≥Press the [PUSH TO CLOSE] mark and close the 
Upper Cassette Compartment Cover firmly.
≥Turn off the Palmcorder and then turn it on again.
≥Check if the Battery charge is low.
If the Cassette Holder Does Not Come Out:
≥Close the Lower Cassette Compartment Cover 
completely. Then, open it again.
≥Check if the Battery is weak.
ªAlarm Sounds
When [BEEP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on 
the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], 
confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch from [OFF] 
to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
10 Beeps
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
ªRecording (l20)
≥Before turning on the Palmcorder, remove the Lens Cap. If 
the lens cap is still attached when the Palmcorder is turned 
on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function 
correctly.
ªRecording Check (l20)
≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the same as 
the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used for the recording. 
Otherwise the playback images will be distorted.
ªCamera Search (l20)
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like 
noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic 
of digital video and not a malfunction.
≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous 
recording and new recording are different, playback 
images may be distorted.
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode (l21)
≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will hear a 
click. This is the sound of the iris closing and not an 
indication of malfunction.
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShot
TM 
Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE, the 
brightness of the images may vary.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting
≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the 
Progressive PhotoShot Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:
You can use the Progressive PhotoShot Function at any 
time. In this case, however, the following functions are 
disabled.
≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥1/750 or faster shutter speed
≥Continuous PhotoShot Function
≥[REC MODE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is set 
to [NORMAL] ([FRAME] is not available)
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in the 
following circumstances.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10k or 
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], 
[MAGICPIX], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi Screen or P-IN-
P screen
≥Continuous PhotoShot Function
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l21, 22)
≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in 
Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1–10k at the 
maximum speed of 0.4 seconds.
≥During recording, you can zoom 1–10k in as short a time 
as approximately 0.8 seconds.
≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may become 
out of focus temporarily.
≥When you are using a high amount of zoom, a sharper 
focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately 
4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from the Palmcorder.
ªOptical Image Stabilizer Function (l22)
≥Within the digital zoom range, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
≥If [TAPE/CARD] selector is set to [TAPE], [ EIS] 
cannot be set.
≥If [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector is set to [MPEG4] or 
[VOICE], [ EIS] cannot be set.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a 
conversion lens attached, the Optical Image Stabilizer 
function may not work effectively.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the 
Optical Image Stabilizer function off.
ªFade In/Out Mode (l22)
Fading-in and fading-out cannot be used when recording still 
pictures in the PhotoShot Mode, Digital Still picture Mode, 
Multi-Picture Mode, and for the small still picture in the 
Picture-in-Picture Mode.
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							60 ªCinema Function 
(l23)
≥Cinema function does not operate during Card Mode.
≥Using the Cinema function 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.
ªProgram AE (l 23)
≥If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot 
adjust the shutter speed or iris.
≥You cannot use Program AE with Gain-up Mode 
[MAGICPIX].
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image movement may not 
appear 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
TM 
Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may 
become unstable.
≥If these modes are 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 turn out to be 
extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l24)
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of 
a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject.
≥During Normal Playback, transition from one scene to 
another may not appear 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 either MAGICPIX Mode or Program AE 
Mode, you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If the shutter 
speed is adjusted manually, this setting will be cancelled.
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l24)
≥Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not 
be displayed correctly.
≥If you are using either MAGICPIX Mode or Program AE 
Mode, you cannot adjust the iris.
ªWhite Balance (l25)
In the following cases, you cannot change White 
Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] 
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu to 
[MAGICPIX] or [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [MONO].
≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode
≥When you display a Menu
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.
ªVideo Flash (l26)
≥Even when the Video Flash is closed, it automatically 
determines if flash is needed by sensing the surrounding 
luminosity. (If flash is needed, either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] 
Indication flashes in yellow.)
≥When P-IN-P is displayed (the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed) 
or Title is created, Video Flash is also set off.
≥Continuous PhotoShot is not possible if the Video Flash is 
used.
≥When the [FLASH] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-
Menu is set to [AUTO] and the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain 
is adjusted, the Indication (either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj]) may 
disappear and the Video Flash may not be set off.
≥The shutter speed and iris value are fixed when the Video 
Flash is used.
≥Using the Video Flash outdoors or with Backlight or other 
bright conditions may result in white blotches (color 
blotches) on the pictures.
≥Under Backlight conditions, either adjust the iris manually 
or use the Backlight Compensation Function.