Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual

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Recording Mode
1) Multi Mode [MULTI]
2) Picture-In-Picture Mode [P-IN-P]
3) Wipe Mode [WIPE]
4) Mix Mode [MIX]
5)  Strobe Mode [STROBE]
•  Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6)  Trailing Effect Mode [TRAIL]
•  Records images with a trailing effect.
7)  Mosaic Mode [MOSAIC]
•  Produces a mosaic-like image.
8)  Mirror Mode [MIRROR]
•  The right half of an image becomes a mirror 
image of the left half.
9)  Stretch Mode [STRETCH]
•  The picture is expanded horizontally.
10)  Slim Mode [SLIM]
•  The picture is expanded vertically. 
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
11) NEGA 12) SEPIA
13) B/W 14) SOLARI
11)  Negative Mode [NEGA]
•  The colors of the recorded image are inverted 
as seen in a negative.
12)  Sepia Mode [SEPIA]
•  It records a scene with a brownish tint, like the 
color of old pictures.
13)  Black & White Mode [B/W]
•  It records an image in black and white.
14)  Solarisation Mode [SOLARI]
•  It records an image with a painting-like effect.
„ To Select a Desired Digital EffectSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] 
>> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital 
Effect.
„ To Cancel the Digital EffectSet [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> 
[EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
  Multi-Picture Mode
Manual Multi-Picture Mode:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still 
pictures.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].
2  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] 
or [MANUAL].
3  Press the [MULTI] Button 20.
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•  If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at 
each scene you want to capture.
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„ Deleting All the Captured Multi-PicturesWhile 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the 
[MULTI] Button.
•  If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the 
[MULTI] Button after 9 pictures are displayed.
„ To Display the Multi-Pictures AgainPress the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
„ To Delete Multi-Pictures One by One(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL])
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second 
or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the 
pictures captured last are deleted continuously.
•  After still pictures are deleted one by one, they 
cannot be displayed again.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still 
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Recording Mode
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  Wipe Mode and  Mix Mode
Mix Mode:While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the 
still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades 
out.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX].
•  The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
2  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 
to start recording.
3  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 
to pause the recording.
•  The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] 
or [MIX] Indication changes to [ WIPE ] or 
 [ 
MIX ].
4  Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 41 
to restart the recording.
•  The last image of the previous scene gradually 
changes to the new scene.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
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Wipe Mode:Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last 
recorded scene gradually changes to the moving 
image of a new scene.
  Picture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the 
screen.
1  Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> 
[DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P].
2  Aim the Camcorder at the scene you want 
to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button 20 
to insert a small still picture.
•  A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture.
•  If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still 
picture is cleared.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 57.
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Playback Mode
Playing Back a Tape
The recorded scene can be played back immediately 
after the recording.
1  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch 42 to [ON].•  The [POWER] Lamp 39 lights up.
2  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Playback 
Mode.
3  Press the [◄◄] Button 17 to rewind the 
tape.
•  Rewind the tape to the point where you want to 
start playback.
•  When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding 
stops automatically.
4  Press the [►] Button 15 to start playback.• The [  ] Indication appears.
„ To Stop PlaybackPress the [ ■ ] Button 16.
Adjusting the  Sound Volume
To adjust the volume with the Remote Control, 
press the [T] or [W] Button to display the 
[VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to 
increase the volume or press the [W] Button to 
decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] indication 
disappears immediately after adjustment is made.
•  The sound volume cannot be adjusted using 
the Remote Control in Playback Zoom Mode. 
(pp. 35~36)
Finding a Scene You Want to Play 
Back
  Cue/ Review Playback
If the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 is 
pressed during Playback, it turns to Cue Playback 
A or Review Playback B.
•  If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue 
Playback or Review Playback until you release it.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
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AB•  If a cassette recorded with copyright protection 
signal is played back, the picture is distorted by 
mosaic-like patterns.
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To adjust the volume, push the [W/T] Lever 26 
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Push the 
[W/T] Lever towards [T] to increase the volume 
or push the [W/T] Lever towards [W] to decrease 
the volume. The [VOLUME] indication disappears 
immediately after adjustment is made.
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Playback Mode
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  Variable Speed Search Function
2  Push the [W/T] Lever 26 to select a desired 
search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for 
the Variable Speed Search Function in both the 
fast-forwarding and rewinding directions:
1/5× (slow playback in SP Mode only), 1/3× (slow 
playback in LP Mode only), 1×, 2×, 5×, 10× and 20×.
•  This function works by pressing the [VAR. SEARCH] 
and cursor buttons ([▲, ▼]) on the Remote Control 
(Optional). (p. 11)
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 15.
•  During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images 
may show mosaic-like patterns.
•  The sound is muted during search.
  Slow Motion Playback (Optional 
Remote Control Only)
This Camcorder can play back at a slow speed.
1  Press the [►] Button 70.
2  Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button 55 on 
the Remote Control.
• The [  ] or [  ] Indication appears.
•  When the [◄Ι] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the reverse direction.
  When the [Ι►] Button is pressed, Slow Motion 
Playback proceeds in the forward direction.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 70.
•  If the Camcorder is left in the Slow Motion 
Playback Mode for more than 10 minutes, the 
Camcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect 
the video heads from excessive wear and tear.
Still Playback/ Still Advance 
Playback
This Camcorder is capable of still picture playback and 
frame-advance playback.
1  Press the [►] Button 70.
2  Press the [  ] Button 67.•  The playback image stops in the Still Playback 
Mode.
3  Press the [◄Ι] Button or [Ι►] Button 55 on 
the Remote Control.
•  With each press of the [◄Ι] Button, still pictures 
advance in the reverse direction.
  With each press of the [Ι►] Button, still pictures 
advances in the forward direction. If one of the 
buttons continues to be pressed, still pictures 
advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the 
button is released.
„ To Resume Normal PlaybackPress the [►] Button 70.
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Playback with Zoom Lever
•  If the Camcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode 
for more than 5 minutes, the Camcorder switches 
to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from 
excessive wear and tear.
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Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at 
approximately 1/5th of the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at 
approximately 1/3rd of the normal speed. The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can 
be varied.
1  During playback, press the [►] Button 15.• The [1× ] Indication appears.
By pushing the [W/T] Lever 26 of the Camcorder 
in the Still Playback Mode, still pictures can be 
advanced one frame at a time in the forward or 
backward direction. If you keep pushing the Lever, 
still pictures advance continuously.This feature is only available with Remote Control. 
However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, 
the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement 
parts. Please refer to page 68. 
						

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Playback Mode
„ Continuous Index SearchIf the [►►] Button or the [◄◄] Button 56 is 
pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be 
continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, 
press the [►] Button 
70 or the [■] Button 68.)
Index Search Functions (Optional 
Remote Control Only)
•  If the Camcorder is switched from the Tape Playback 
Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and 
time is set before the start of recording, the index 
signal is not recorded.
1  Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
2  Press the [►►Ι] Button or [Ι◄◄] Button 56 
on the Remote Control.
•  With each press of the corresponding button, still 
pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched.
1  Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MODE] >> 
[PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [SCENE].
2  Press the [►►Ι] Button or [Ι◄◄] Button 56 
on the Remote Control.
•  When the corresponding button is pressed once, 
the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching for the 
subsequent scene marked with an index signal 
starts. Each time the button is pressed after the 
start of Scene Index Search, the indication changes, 
from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the scene 
corresponding to the selected number will be 
searched.
•  Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
  Playback Zoom Function (Optional 
Remote Control Only)
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times 
during playback.
1  During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] 
Button 72 on the Remote Control.
•  The center of the image is enlarged by 
approximately 2 times.
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Photoshot Index Search
Scene Index Search
This feature is only available with Remote Control. 
However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, 
the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement 
parts. Please refer to page 68.
To facilitate searching for desired scenes, this 
Camcorder automatically records index signals during 
recording, as explained in the following.
Photoshot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded when still 
pictures on a card are recorded to a tape.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded 
when you start recording after inserting a Cassette.
•  If [SCENE INDEX] of [RECORDING] Sub-Menu on 
the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [2HOUR], 
an index signal is recorded when recording is 
restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer. If it 
is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when 
recording is restarted after the date has changed 
since the last recording. (While the index signal is 
being recorded, the [INDEX] Indication flashes for a 
few seconds.)
This feature is only available with Remote Control. 
However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, 
the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement 
parts. Please refer to page 68. 
						

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Playback Mode
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Playing Back a Memory Card
It plays back files recorded on a Card.
1  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
► : Starting the Slide Show
►► : Playing back the next picture
◄◄ : Playing back the previous picture
■ : Stop the Slide Show
 : Pause the Slide Show
2 Start Playback.
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„ To Change the Zoom Magnification
2  Change the magnifi cation by pressing the 
[W] Button or [T] Button 60 on the Remote 
Control.
„ To Change the Enlarging Area of an 
Image
3  Press the Arrow Button (▲, ◄, ►, ▼) 54 
on the Remote Control that points to the 
area you want to enlarge.
„ To Cancel the Playback Zoom FunctionPress the [P.B. ZOOM] Button 72 on the Remote 
Control.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
  Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be added 
to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those 
of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during 
recording, are obtained.
1  Press the [►] Button 70.
2  Press the [SELECT] Button 57 on the 
Remote Control to select a desired digital 
effect.
•  When the [SELECT] Button is pressed 
repeatedly, the digital effect selection changes.
•  The same setting can be done using [EFFECT 
SEL] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE PLAYBACK 
MENU].
„ To suspend Playback Digital Effect 
Temporarily
Press the [OFF/ON] Button 59 to suspend or 
restart the digital effect. When the digital effect is 
paused temporarily, the selected effect’s indication 
flashes.
•  The same operating can be done using [EFFECT 
ON] Sub-Menu on the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU].
„ To Cancel the Digital EffectPress the [SELECT] Button 57 repeatedly on 
the Remote Control and clear the digital effect 
indication.
1  Press the [►] Button 70.
2  Press the [SELECT] Button 57 on the 
Remote Control and select [WIPE] or [MIX].
3  Press the [STORE] Button 58 at the 
moment you want to save as a still picture.
• The [ WIPE ] or [ MIX ] Indication appears, 
and the image is saved.
4  Press the [OFF/ON] Button 59 in the scene 
in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix 
effect.
•  The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or 
Mix effect.
•  The Wipe Function and Mix Function can only 
be accessed by using the Remote Control during 
playback.
•  If the [OFF/ON] Button 
59 is pressed while Wipe or 
Mix is carried out, the effect will stop temporarily at 
that point. Pressing the [OFF/ON] Button 
59 again 
will bring back the effect.
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•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Optional 
Remote Control Only)
This feature is only available with Remote Control. 
However it is not supplied. If you would like to order, 
the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement 
parts. Please refer to page 68. 
						

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Playback Mode
1Folder File Number
2Picture Size (pp. 53~54)
3File Number
1  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
2  Press the [MULTI] Button 20.
•  The files recorded on the Card are displayed in 
Multi-Picture Mode.
1  Picture Size
2File Number
3Folder File Number
3  Press the [  /■ /◄◄/►►] Button 13 14 16 17 to select a desired fi le.
4  Press either the [ENTER] Button 15 or the 
[MULTI] Button 20.•  The selected file is shown on the entire screen.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
  Slide Show
The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played 
back like a Slide Show.
1  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
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•  The selected file is marked with a frame.
2  Press the [►] Button 15.
• The [SLIDE ] Indication is displayed.
•  Each of the pictures are played back for several 
seconds.
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„ To Pause the Slide ShowPress the [  ] Button.
•  The [SLIDE   ] Indication is displayed.
„ To Stop the Slide ShowPress the [ ■ ] Button.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
Creating a Title
You can create a title and record on a Card.
1 Recording Mode:
Set the Mode Dial 38 to Tape Recording 
Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set the 
Lens to the image you want to use for 
creating a title.
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To Select a Desired File and Playing 
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•  A Multi Title Screen is displayed.
• File Name 
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•  The selected title is marked with a frame.
5  Press the [MULTI] Button 20.•  The selected title is displayed.
•  Recording and Photoshot Recording can be 
made with pictures that have titles.
„ To Clear the Title DisplaySet [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. Or, press 
the [TITLE] Button 64 on the Remote Control 
(Optional).
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
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1  Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].
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•  The title is displayed.
2  Press the [MENU] Button 19.
3  Press the [MULTI] Button 20.
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1  Tape Playback Mode:
Search for the image you want to use for 
creating a title and set the Camcorder to the 
Still Playback Mode.
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2  Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES].
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
4  Select [LUMINANCE] and press the 
[ENTER] Button 15, then press the [►►] 
Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the 
title contrast and press the [ENTER] Button 
15.
5  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to adjust the color and press the 
[ENTER] Button 15.
•  The dark portion of the image is missing 1, and 
the colors of the bright portion change in order 
of black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow 
and white, after which the bright portion of the 
image is missing 
2 and the colors of the dark 
portion change in the above order.
6  Select [RECORDING] and press the 
[ENTER] Button 15.•  The title is recorded on the Card.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 58.
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Adding a Title
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed 
in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture 
Playback Mode.
•  The title is stored.
•  To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].
4  Press the [/■/◄◄/►►] 13 14 16 17 
Button to select a desired title. 
						

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Playback Mode
Writing Printing Data on a Card 
( DPOF Setting)
2  Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> 
[VARIABLE].
•  When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0].
3  Select a desired picture and press the 
[ENTER] Button 15.•  The selected picture is marked with a frame.
•  The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is 
displayed.
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„ To Verify DPOF SettingSelect [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which 
1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back 
continuously.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 59.
4  Press the [►►] Button 14 or [◄◄] Button 17 to select the number of pictures to be 
printed, and press the [ENTER] Button 15.• [●] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture set. 
(p. 53)
5  Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] 
Button 19 when the setup is completed.
Protecting the Files on a Card 
( Lock Setting)
2 Select the fi le to be locked, and press the 
[ENTER] Button 15.•  The selected file is locked and the [  ] 
Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to 
lock 2 or more files.
•  Press the [ENTER] Button 
15 again to cancel.
•  The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. 
(p. 59)
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 59.
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Deleting the Files Recorded on a 
Card 
Using the Camcorder, you can delete the files 
recorded on a Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot 
be restored.
1  Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].
2 Select the fi le you wish to delete and press 
the [ENTER] Button 15.•  The selected picture is marked with a frame.
•  To erase 2 files or more, repeat this step.
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•  To erase a title in [PICTURE PLAYBACK 
MENU], select [TITLE BY SEL]. DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as 
the number of images to be printed, can be written to 
the Card. “DPOF” means Digital Print Order Format.
1  Set the Mode Dial 38 to Picture Playback 
Mode.
Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to 
prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, 
the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted.)
1  Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
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„ To Make the Indications Appear on the 
TV Screen
Press the [OSD] Button 49 on the Remote Control 
(Optional).
Playing Back on Your TV
By connecting your Camcorder with your TV, the 
recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen.
•  Before connecting them, turn off the power of both 
the Camcorder and TV.
1  Connect the [AV OUT] Jack of the 
Camcorder and the Video and Audio Input 
Jacks of the TV.
•  Connect to the TV with the AV Cable 1.
•  When plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into 
the [AV OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes.
•  For other notes concerning this item, see page 59.
[VIDEO IN]
[AUDIO IN]
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•  It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this 
Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format the 
Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make sure 
that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before 
proceeding.
•  A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) 
might be unusable or it might take more time 
for recording. We recommend that you use this 
equipment to format the Card.
1  Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[DELETE] >> [ALL FILES] >> [YES].
•  A verification message appears.
2  Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button 15.•  All files of Picture Playback Mode are erased.
•  A locked file cannot be erased.
•  If there are many files on a card, it may take 
longer to delete files.
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  Formatting a Card
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, 
format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data 
recorded on a Card.
1  Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> 
[EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
•  A confirmation message appears, select [YES] 
and formatting will be carried out.
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•  When the formatting is completed, the screen 
becomes white.
3  Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 35.
•  A verification message appears.
4  Select [YES] and press the [ENTER] Button 15.•  The selected file is deleted from the Card.
•  If [NO] is selected, the file selection is canceled.
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