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ªInstallation of ArcSoft Software Suite
1
Insert 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.
≥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.
ªTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite:
1
Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[ArcSoft Software Suite] >> [ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0] 
(or [ArcSoft PhotoBase 4.0] or [ArcSoft PhotoImpression 
4.0] or [ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 4.0]).
Refer to Help information about application operations and other Error 
messages.For Information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL: 1-510-440-9901
FAX: 1-510-440-1270
Web Site: www.arcsoft.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. 
In such 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 appears.
2Select [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] 1 and click 
[Stop].
3Verify [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver] is selected and 
click [OK].
≥Click [OK], and you can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name 1 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 VCR mode or Camera Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver (COM 4)] (The numeral after “COM” will 
differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer.)
(When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode:)
[Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]
Windows Me:
[Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]
≥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 [ACCESS] lamp is off and disconnect the cable.
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CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the [ACCESS] Lamp is on, it may 
damage the Card data.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
≥If you install the USB Driver while the USB Connecting Cable is being 
connected, or if you don’t 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 VCR Mode or Camera Mode, connect it to the 
personal computer, and delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver 
(COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) from [Device Manager].
2Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete [Panasonic DVC 
USB Driver] (or [Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If you use 
Windows Me/98SE, also delete [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version  
2.0]).
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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 the AC adapter 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.
≥G.726 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 folders are deleted.
≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the Card Playback 
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 Card Playback Mode, 
the [Removable disc] icon representing the Memory Card 
drive is displayed in [My Computer].
≥When the VCR Mode of the Palmcorder is switched to the 
Card Playback 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~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.
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], 
[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.vm1 
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:
16 MB Card: about 14,900,000 bytes
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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) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 28)
Wide Function [16:9] (l 28)
4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 26)
Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 39)
5) Digital Effects Function
≥MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 35, 39)
≥P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 35) 
≥WIPE: Wipe Mode (l 34, 39)
≥MIX: Mix Mode (l 34, 39)
≥STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 34, 39)
≥GAIN UP: Gain up Mode (l 34)
≥TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode (l 34, 39)
≥MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 34, 39)
≥MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 34, 39)
≥NEGA: Negative Mode (l 34, 39)
≥SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l 34, 39)
≥B/W: Black & White Mode (l 34, 39)
≥SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l 34, 39)
6) Recording Speed Selector
≥SP: Standard Play Mode (l 23)
≥LP: Long Play Mode (l 23)7) Index
≥For several seconds while index signals are being 
recorded, the [SCENEINDEX] Indication flashes. 
(l38)
Search Number [S1] (l 38)
≥The figure indicates which number of scenes ahead 
from the present scene is to be played back.
8) Tape Run Indications
≥REC: Recording (l 24)
≥PAUSE: Recording Paused (l 24)
≥!: Playback/Camera Search in forward 
direction (l 24, 36)
≥":  Camera Search in reverse direction 
(l24, 36)
≥;: Still Playback (l 37)
≥%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 36)
≥&: Rewind/Review Playback (l 36)
≥
}: Slow Playback in forward direction (l 37)
≥~: Slow Playback in reverse direction (l 37)
≥;!: Still Advance Playback in forward direction 
(l 37)
≥";: Still Advance Playback in reverse direction 
(l 37)
≥): Index Search in forward direction (l 38)
≥*: Index Search in reverse direction (l 38)
≥CHK: Recording Check (l 24)
≥A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing (l 41)
≥A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l 41)
≥PHOTO: PhotoShot Mode Recording (l 25)
≥BLANK: Blank Search (l 37)
≥R !: Repeat Playback (l 36)
≥2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 36)
9) Zoom Magnification
≥When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the 
Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge 
appear. (l 26)
10) Sound Volume 
≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback 
sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. (l 36)
11) Date/Time Indication (l23, 66)
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12) Recording Mode
≥AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AUTO]. (l 24)
≥MNL: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [MANUAL]. (l 29, 30, 31)
≥: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is 
set to [AE LOCK]. (l29)
Optical Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l 27)
MEGA EIS Function [  EIS] (l 27)
1.5 Times Tele Jump Zoom Function [ ] (l 26)
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] (l 41)
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 23)
13) Manual Focus [MF] (l 30)
Backlight Mode [ª] (l 28)
Low Light Shot [4 
CARD] (l 42)
Program AE Mode
≥5: Sports Mode (l 29)
≥7: Portrait Mode (l 29)
≥4: Low Light Mode (l 29)
≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l 29)
≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l 29)
14) White Balance Mode
≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance 
setting (l 31)
≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 31)
≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 31)
≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent 
lighting) (l 31)
15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 30)
16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 30)
17) MagicPix Mode [MAGICPIX] (l 28)
18) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l26)
19) Progressive PhotoShot
TM Mode [æ] (l25)
Flash [ß] [ßA] [ßr] [ßs] [ ] (l33)
Red Eye Reduction [£] (l33)
Zebra Pattern [ ] (l32)
20) Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l29)
21) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/TITLE] 
(l45, 48)
22) Folder-File Number (l 45)
23) Card File Indications 1 (CARD P.B. Mode)
≥SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback (l47)
≥SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause (l47)
≥M.SLIDE!: Manual Slide Show Playback (l47)≥M.SLIDE;: Manual Slide Show Playback Pause 
(l47)
24) Card File Indications 2 (CARD P.B. Mode)
≥Image size [ / ] (l43, 45)
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. 
≥: [2048k1496] Image size
≥:[640k480] Image size
≥: From 800 to 1024 pixels
≥: From 1024 to 1280 pixels
≥: From 1280 to 1600 pixels
≥: From 1600 to 2048 pixels
≥: Over 2048
≥Number set DPOF [00] (l 50)
DPOF setting & Slide Show
¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or more 
picture) (l 50)
¥ (Green): Slide Show Settings completed (l47)
¥ (Blue): DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more picture)/
Slide Show Settings both completed 
(l47, 50)
≥MPEG4 Picture Quality [ ,  ,  ]
25) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode)
≥Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E] (l 43)
(Card PhotoShot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] is Normal, 
[E] is Economy in abbreviated terms.
≥Remaining number of Card PhotoShot Picture [000] 
(l42)
≥Recording in Card PhotoShot [ ] (red) (l42)
≥Recording the Moving Picture [ ] (red) (l44)
≥Recording Voice [ ] (red) (l44)
≥Memory Card is not inserted [ (,  )] 
(flashing in red) (l42)
≥Card PhotoShot is ready to record [ (, 
)] (cyan) (l42)
≥File number [No.000] (l45)
≥Lock setting [ ] (l49)
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							66 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 on 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.
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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]. 
(l41, 52)
Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:
No Cassette is inserted. (l 16)
X LOW BATTERY MODE:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. 
(l14)
0: The internal lithium battery is low. 
(l23)
2 END/TAPE END: The tape ended during recording.
REMOTE/
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has 
been selected. (l 13)
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:
Because the original recording was 
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing 
cannot be performed. (l 41)
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 
(l 52) 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 45, 50)
CARD ERROR: The Memory Card is not compatible 
with the Palmcorder.
CHECK SELECT SWITCH:
You are attempting to record a tape 
in VCR Mode, with the combination 
of modes set with the [TAPE/CARD/
CARD MODE] Selector, this 
Indication appears. Pressing the 
Recording Start/Stop Button with 
[PICTURE] in Camera Mode. 
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[MPEG4] or [VOICE] in Camera 
Mode. Pressing the Recording Start/
Stop Button with [TAPE] and 
[PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode. 
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[PICTURE] 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 is 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.
t: You are attempting to play back data 
which is not compatible with this 
Palmcorder. (l 45)
DEW DETECTED: Condensation has occurred. (l 74)
: NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (l 74)
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:
Disconnect the power supply and 
request service.
CONNECT USB CABLE:
The [WEB CAMERA] Button is 
pressed with USB Cable 
unconnected. Connect the USB 
Cable to the Palmcorder and the 
Personal Computer.
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DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are pressing the Recording 
Start/Stop Button, the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the 
[TITLE] Button in the WEB 
CAMERA Mode. You are pressing 
the [TITLE] Button in Camera Mode 
or VCR Mode with a USB Cable 
connected. You are attempting to 
record on a Card with a USB Cable 
connected.
CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE:
It is not possible to operate the 
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch in the WEB 
CAMERA Mode.
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Notes & Precautions
ªAlarm Sounds (l 20)
When [BEEP SOUND] 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
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during recording
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Function (l 25)
≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point 
from where you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥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.
≥The picture may be blurred when recording a scene with 
many horizontal lines or fine patterns.
≥Using the MagicPix Function or the 1.5 Times Tele Jump 
Zoom Function cancels the Progressive PhotoShot
TM 
Function.
≥The [æ] Indication flashes and you cannot use the 
Progressive Photoshot Function when [FLASH] is set to 
[OFF] and [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO] and the 
surrounding luminousity is not enough.
≥The [æ] Indication may flash if the iris is adjusted manually 
to the Gain-up value (that is [OPEN 0dB] to [18dB]), when 
[PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO].
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting
≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use the 
Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:
You can use the Progressive PhotoShot
TM 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
≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME]
≥When the [ASPECT] is set to [16:9]When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in the 
following circumstances.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 10t or 
higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], [STROBE], 
[GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], [MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen
≥Continuous PhotoShot Function
≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME]
≥When the [ASPECT] is set to [16:9]
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l 26)
≥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 0.3 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.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ªCinema Function and Wide Function (l 28)
≥Using the Cinema Function or Wide Function does not 
widen the recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode or Wide 
Function 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 Wide Mode cannot be set at the 
same time.
≥It is not possible to record pictures onto a Card in the 
Cinema Mode and Wide Mode.
≥It is recommended not to set the [ASPECT] to [16:9] when 
using the regular 4:3 formatted TV. (The picture will be 
displayed stretched vertically.)
≥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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							68 ªMagicPix Function 
(l 28)
≥The recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like 
manner because of the slow shutter speed of 1/2 second.
≥Focusing must be adjusted manually.
≥Use this function only in situations where there is limited 
light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or aim at the sun. 
The Palmcorder will be seriously damaged.
≥The Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function or the Frame 
Mode is automatically turned off.
≥The Continuous PhotoShot Function or the Auto Pop-up 
Flash cannot be used.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT 1] 
cannot be set.
≥The Image Stabilizer does not function.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended to use a tripod.
ªProgram AE (l 29)
≥If any of the Program AE Modes is selected, you cannot 
adjust the shutter speed or iris.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low Light 
Mode with Gain up Mode [GAIN UP].
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 
Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may 
become unstable.
≥If these modes are used for indoor recording, playback 
images may flicker.
≥When using this mode, using the MagicPix Function 
cancels this mode.
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 subject is extremely bright, its recorded image 
may turn out to be whitish.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l 30)
≥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 Gain up Mode, Program AE Mode or 
MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the shutter speed. If 
the shutter speed is adjusted manually, this setting will be 
cancelled.
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l 30)
≥Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value may not 
be displayed correctly.
≥If you are using Program AE Mode 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.
ªWhite Balance (l 31)
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 [GAIN UP] 
or [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.
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.
ªAdvanced Functions (l 32)
Zebra Pattern
≥When the Surf & Snow Mode of Program AE or Backlight 
Compensation is used, the Zebra Pattern no longer serves 
as the general reference for adjusting the brightness.
Microphone Sensitivity Level
≥When this setting is changed, the [AUDIO LEVEL] setting 
on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the 
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be changed.
≥It is recommended that you check through the headphones 
before recording to ensure that the sound is not distorted.
≥You cannot adjust the Microphone Sensitivity Level in Card 
Mode.
Picture Adjustment
≥Settings once performed will remain valid so long as the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to [MANUAL]. It 
is therefore recommended that the Picture Adjustment be 
checked prior to recording at the [MANUAL] setting.
≥During Picture Adjustment, holding down the [PUSH] Dial 
for about 2 seconds returns the bar indication to the center 
of the monitor.
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							69 ªUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash 
(l33)
≥The available range of the Flash is approximately 3 to 
7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 metres) in dark places. Pictures will 
appear dark when they are recorded by using the Flash at 
distances greater than 7.5 feet (2.5 metres).
≥Subject may appear dark if Flash is lit in front of white 
background.
≥The Palmcorder, even when its Flash has been turned off, 
automatically determines whether the flash light is 
necessary or not by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it 
determines that the flash light is necessary, the [ ] 
Indication is displayed in yellow.)
≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is created, 
Flash is also lit.
≥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 Flash may not light.
≥Using the Flash outdoors, with backlight, or in other bright 
conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on 
the pictures.
≥Under backlit conditions, either adjust the iris manually, or 
use the Backlight Compensation Function.
≥A slight shock accompanies when the Video Flash pops 
up.
≥Using the Video Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or 
faster to 1/500.
≥Using the Video Flash is not possible during the 
Continuous Photoshot recording, the MagicPix Function 
and the MPEG4 Recording.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. In 
this case, adjust the focus manually.
≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ß
A], [ßAi] or [ßAj] Indication is 
displayed, the Video Flash can be lighted. (When flashing, 
the Video Flash is charging.) When the [ ] Indication is 
displayed, the Video Flash will not be lit.
≥Charging the Video Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after 
lighting.
ªDigital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) 
(l34)
≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], [MIX] or 
[TRAIL] of [EFFECT1] together with the digital modes of 
[EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
≥If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to 
[GAIN UP], you need to adjust the focus manually. 
However, you cannot adjust the shutter speed and cannot 
select White Balance.
≥If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is set 
to [B/W] or [SEPIA], the selected White Balance Mode 
cannot be changed.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or Low Light 
Mode with Gain up Mode [GAIN UP].
≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in Picture 
Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on the 
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not possible.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]
≥When the [REC MODE] is set to [FRAME]
≥When the MagicPix Mode is set
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect Function 
is not possible.
≥Card Mode
≥Title In
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (l 34)
If either one of the following operations is carried out, stored 
images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot 
be used.
≥Use the Camera Search Function
≥Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button
≥Switch the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector.
Multi-Picture Mode (l 35)
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] 
Sub-Menu is [ON], Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used.
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-recording Mirror 
mode (l 25) 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 images recorded in Multi Mode deteriorates 
slightly.
≥Multi Mode cannot be used in still picture mode.
≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off 
slightly.
P-IN-P Mode (l 35)
≥If the Palmcorder power is turned off, the smaller picture 
will disappear.
≥A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.
ªListening to Playback Sound Through 
Headphones
If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through 
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] 
Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones 
to the [PHONES] Jack on this Palmcorder. In this case, no 
sound (including warning sounds and shutter sounds) will be 
reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Palmcorder. 
When the A/V Cable is inserted into the AV Jack, the internal 
speaker works. 
≥When connecting the remote controller to the [PHONES] 
Socket, the Palmcorder may not operate properly.
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							70 ªSelecting the Sound during Playback 
(l36, 41)
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] on the 
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO:  Stereo Sound (main sound and subsound)
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] setting, playback sound becomes stereo 
sound regardless of whether [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX] 
or to [AUDIO OUT].
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 39)
≥You cannot adjust volume with the Remote Controller in 
Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from VCR 
Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is 
automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images 
that are output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture 
Terminal are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
≥During the Playback Zoom Function, the Variable Speed 
Search Function cannot be used with the Remote 
Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions (l 39)
≥Revised signals of images to which digital effects are 
added during playback cannot be output from the DV 
Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
≥You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
ªMulti-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l40)
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
≥Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through DV 
Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
≥If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi screen 
cannot be created.
≥When signals are input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or 
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be 
re-displayed.
≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or 
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack cannot be displayed on a 
multi screen.
≥If you switch the Palmcorder from the Index Multi-Picture 
Mode over to the Camera Mode, the setting of 
[SCAN MODE] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of 
the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is automatically 
set to [STROBE].
ªAudio Dubbing (l 41)
≥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 (l 76), Audio Dubbing is 
terminated automatically when the tape reaches this 
position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing 
to a Computer using the Computer’s software program, 
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending 
on the software program.Microphone Jack
When audio dubbing is carried out through an external 
microphone or audio equipment, connect it to the [MIC] Jack. 
In this case, the built-in microphone of the Palmcorder will be 
turned off.
Audio Level Adjustment
You can adjust the Audio Level for audio dubbing by 
selecting a desired setting for [AUDIO LEVEL] on the 
[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the 
[VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu.
When you set [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to any other 
setting than [AUTO], the Audio Level Indication appears. 
Adjust the [GAIN] value.
When this setting is changed, the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] setting 
on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the 
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu will likewise be 
changed.
For details, refer to Microphone Sensitivity Level Adjustment. 
(l 32)
To Reduce the Sound Distortion
Lower the output level of the external audio device. Or, set 
the [MODE] of [AUDIO LEVEL] to [AUTO] or [MNL (AGC)].
ªRecording on a Card (l 42 – 50)
≥Mega-pixel recording (when you select [2048k1496] in 
step 3) is useful for taking clear pictures, but the following 
functions are disabled during mega-pixel recording.
≥Title In/Creation (l48)
≥With the Progressive PhotoShot Function, you can record 
still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal 
PhotoShot Function (l25).
≥Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of 
the card.
≥If the Card Slot Cover is open, the card cannot be 
accessed.
≥Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory Card.
≥A card that was formatted with this Palmcorder may not be 
usable in other equipment. If this happens, please format 
the card with the equipment with which the card is to be 
used. Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest 
that you take the precautionary measure of storing 
important images in your personal computer.
≥In the Card PhotoShot mode, the Palmcorder automatically 
saves the file numbers (100-0012, etc.) along with the 
pictures. A file number is recorded with each picture as a 
running number.
≥If the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to 
[CARD], the Palmcorder is automatically turned off when 
you leave it for about 5 minutes without performing any 
PhotoShot recording.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set to 
[CARD], you cannot record to the Tape.
≥The Progressive Function is set to [ON].
≥During automatic copying tape pictures onto a Card, the 
number of pictures that can still be recorded on the Card is 
displayed. When it becomes [0], the Tape is set to the 
Recording Pause Mode.
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot be copied.
≥When the colour of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the 
shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
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