Panasonic Pv Gs16 Operating Instructions Manual

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About the  SD Memory Card and 
MultiMediaCard
•  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 Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the 
compatibility of the equipment in advance.
SD Memory Card (Optional)The SD Memory Card (Optional) 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.
MultiMediaCardThe MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and 
removable external memory card. •  These instructions do not cover the basic operations 
of the personal computer or define any terms. For 
this information, refer to the Operating Instructions 
which accompany your personal computer.
•  Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation 
light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software 
or destroy the data in transfer.
•  We recommend using the AC adaptor as the 
power source for the Camcorder when using USB 
Connection Kit. Data may be lost if the battery power 
is lost while transferring data.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while 
virus checking software is running, the Camcorder’s 
operation may stop midway through. In this case, 
exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, 
reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows 
Messenger or MSN Messenger.
•  Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as 
picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if 
folders are deleted.
•  When the Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer in PC Mode, it will not be possible 
to change to other modes. To change modes, 
disconnect the USB cable, switch the Camcorder 
Mode Dial, then reconnect the USB cable.
•  When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is 
switched to the PC Mode, a warning message may 
be displayed. You may simply ignore it.
•  When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, 
you may install or uninstall this software after logging 
ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a 
user name having equivalent authority.
•  If you install the USB Driver after the USB Cable is 
connected, or if you do not follow these Operating 
Instructions, the Camcorder 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.
•  With the Camcorder and personal computer 
connected via a USB Cable, open the [Device 
Manager]. Right-click [!DVC] 
1 in [Ports] or 
[Other devices], and select [Uninstall].
([!DVC] 
1 will differ depending on the OS 
or operating environment of your personal 
computer.)Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a 
“MultiMediaCard” by this Camcorder 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 
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back files 
recorded with other equipment on this Camcorder, 
you may not be able to play them back. Please 
check the compatibility with the other equipment in 
advance.
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•  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.).
•  [DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], etc. 
are necessary items in the folder structure. They 
have nothing to do with actual operations.
•  In the Card Mode, the Camcorder automatically 
saves file numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The file numbers are recorded 
with each image as consecutive numbers.
•  When using software without an indication 
function, indication data, such as date, are not 
displayed. Depending on the software in use, the 
date and the time may not be displayed correctly.
•  The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card 
label corresponds to the total card capacity. 
Some of this capacity is used to protect and 
manage the copyright data, and not all capacity 
is available as a conventional memory for a 
Camcorder, Personal Computer or others. 
Capacity that can be used as conventional 
memory:
  8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes
About the folder structure when using 
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Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
:  Remaining Battery Power
•  When the battery power becomes low, the Indication 
changes. When the battery is discharged completely, 
the 
 (  ) 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 (p. 22)
:Tape Playback Mode (p. 33)
:Card Recording Mode (p. 23)
:Picture Playback Mode (p. 36)
:PC Mode (p. 45)
CINEMA: Cinema Mode (p. 27)
D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom (p. 25)
MULTI: Multi Mode (pp. 30~31)
P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode (pp. 30~31)
WIPE: Wipe Mode (pp. 30~31)
MIX: Mix Mode (pp. 30~31)
STROBE: Strobe Mode (pp. 30~31)
TRAIL:  Trailing Effect Mode (pp. 30~31)
MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (pp. 30~31)
MIRROR: Mirror Mode (pp. 30~31)
STRETCH: Stretch Mode (pp. 30~31)
SLIM: Slim Mode (pp. 30~31)
NEGA: Negative Mode (p. 31)
SEPIA: Sepia Mode (p. 31)
B/W: Black & White Mode (p. 31)
SOLARI: Solarisation Mode (p. 31)
ZOOM: Playback Zoom (p. 35)
SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 21)
LP: Long Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 21)
INDEX: Index signal recording (p. 35)
S 1: Search Number (p. 35)
5×: Zoom Magnification Indication (p. 25)
AUTO: Automatic Mode (p. 22)
MNL: Manual Mode (pp. 27~30)
EIS: Image Stabilizer (pp. 25~26)
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 30)
:Back Light Mode (p. 26)
:Sports Mode (Program AE) (p. 28)
:Portrait Mode (Program AE) (p. 28)
:Low Light Mode (Program AE) (p. 28)
:Spotlight Mode (Program AE) (p. 28)
:Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) 
(p. 28)
REC: Recording (p. 22)
PAUSE: Recording Pause (p. 22)
:Self-Timer Recording (p. 24)
:Playback (p. 33)
:Still Playback (p. 34)
:Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 33)
:Rewind/Review Playback (p. 33)
, :Slow Motion Playback (p. 34)
, :Still Advance Playback (p. 34)
, :Index Search (p. 35)
CHK: Recording Check (p. 22)
A.DUB 
:Audio Dubbing (p. 41)
A.DUB 
:Audio Dubbing Pause (p. 41)
BLANK: Blank Search (p. 22)
R 
:Repeat Playback (p. 58)
2× 
:Variable Speed Search (p. 34)
1/500: When you adjust shutter speed 
manually, this indication appears. 
(p. 29)
SLIDE 
:Slide Show Playback (p. 37)
SLIDE 
:Slide Show Playback Pause (p. 37)
F2.4: When you adjust the F Number 
manually, this indication appears. 
(p. 30)
AWB: Automatic White Balance Mode (p. 28)
:White Balance Adjustment Mode 
(p. 28)
:Outdoor Mode (p. 28)
:Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (p. 28)
MAGICPIX: MagicPix Function (p. 27)
Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone (p. 25)
WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction (p. 27)
P:Progressive Photoshot Mode (p. 23)SOFT SKIN:Soft Skin Mode (p. 27)
PICTURE: Picture (p. 37)
TITLE: Title picture (p. 38)
VOLUME: Volume adjustment (p. 33)
3:30:45AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 54)
N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during 
Photoshot recording)
[F] means Fine, [N] means Normal and 
[E] means Economy. (p. 23)
0: Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures
:RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording (p. 23)
:Lock Setting (p. 39)
:LED Video Light is on. (p. 24)
● (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or 
more picture) (p. 39)
640:[640 × 480] Image size
•  For images not recorded with this Camcorder, the 
size display is determined as follows according to 
the number of horizontal pixels.
640:640 or more, less than 800 (The size is 
not displayed at under 640 pixels.)
Others
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SVGA:800 or more, less than 1 024XGA:1 024 or more, less than 1 280SXGA:1 280 or more, less than 1 600UXGA:1 600 or more, less than 2 048QXGA:2 048 or morePICTURE (Cyan):
Photoshot ModePICTURE (Red):
While Photoshot recording is 
activated
PICTURE (Green):While the Card being readPICTURE (Red):No Card (Still Picture Mode)
„ To 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). (p. 18) By repeatedly pressing the 
[DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control (Optional), 
you can change the Counter Display Mode.
„ To Display  Date/Time IndicationTo display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate 
Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu. (p. 18)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the 
Remote Control (Optional) repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indication.
„ To 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]. (p. 18)
„ Progressive  PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in 
the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode•  Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
•  Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
•  1/750 s or faster shutter speed
•  When brightness is insufficient
•  When the MagicPix Function is ON
•  When the Portrait 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.
1  Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES].•  The initializing takes a little while.
•  After the initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps.
•  Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 21) that 
has been adjusted.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the Camcorder.
 DEW (DEW DETECTED/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. (p. 60)
 (CHECK REC TAB):
The accidental erasure prevention slider 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 slider to [SAVE].
 (TAPE NOT INSERTED):
No Cassette in inserted. (p. 15)
 (LOW BATTERY):
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (p. 13)
:
The built-in battery is low. (p. 21)
 (NEED HEAD CLEANING):
The video heads are dirty. (pp. 60~61)
 END (TAPE END):
The tape came to an end during recording.
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):
Wrong Remote Control Mode has been selected. 
(p. 13)
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.
INCOMPATIBLE TAPE:
This cassette is incompatible.
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
Irregular mechanism is detected. Press the 
[RESET] Button (p. 64). This may solve the 
problem.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO CARD:
Card is not inserted.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files in the card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data which is not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder.
COPY INHIBITED:
Because the medium is protected by a copy 
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Notes and Hints
„ Alarm  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 4 times
•  If you perform a wrong operation before or during 
recording.
„ Recording  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.
„ Recording on a Card•  Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the 
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
•  When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
Photoshot•  Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior image 
quality.
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 
Camcorder records the maximum number of 
recordable pictures depending on the [BURST 
MODE] setting.
•  When using a card formatted by other equipment, 
intervals between recorded pictures may become 
large.
•  If you repeatedly record or erase pictures, intervals 
between recorded pictures may become large. In 
this case, back up your important data on a PC, and 
format your card using this Camcorder.
„ Recording with the Built-in LED Video 
Light
•  The subject should be within 4.9 feet (1.5 metres) of 
the Camcorder.
•  Using the LED Video Light reduces battery time.
•  Set the LED Video Light to off when not in use.
•  Do not look directly into the light.
•  If the LED Video light is used with a Conversion 
lens attached, a slight vignetting (darkening around 
edges) effect occurs on the screen.
•  Using the MagicPix Function at the same time will 
make conditions even brighter.
•  The Video Light brightens images recorded in a 
dimly-lit place, however we recommend using it in a 
bright place in order to obtain high quality images. INCORRECT OPERATION:
The Recording Start/Stop Button was pressed 
without connecting the USB cable to the PC in 
Picture Playback Mode.
CANNOT USE USB
CHANGE MODE:
The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in 
Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode.
CANNOT OPERATE:
You are attempting to record pictures on a Card 
while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder 
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 INSERT TITLE:
You are attempting to perform Title In Function 
when RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function 
is set.
CASSETTE DOOR OPENED:
Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before 
recording.
NO TITLE:
Titles are not recorded.
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 Camcorder off in PC Mode while connecting 
the USB cable to the Camcorder.
„ Concerning the Power Supply•  When the Camcorder has been 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.
„ Inserting/Removing  the  Cassette•  In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette, 
you can use the Blank Search Function (p. 22) 
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 
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„ Quick  Start•  During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute 
amount of electricity is consumed.
•  When the Camcorder is left in the Recording Pause 
Mode for 5 minutes, it will be turned into the Quick 
Start Standby Mode. To turn the Camcorder 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 case:
•  Neither a card nor a tape has been inserted while 
the Tape/Card Recording Mode is set.
•  In the following cases, Quick Start is canceled 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 
Camcorder will be turned off.
•  If the Camcorder is not operated for approximately 
30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp 
lights, the Lamp will go off and the Camcorder will be 
completely 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.
„ Self-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 canceled.
„ Zoom In/Out Functions•  When you are zooming in on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 
4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the Camcorder.
„ Zoom Microphone Function•  The Zoom Microphone Function may not work 
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
„ Digital 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.
„ Image 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.
„ Backlight 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 canceled.
„ MagicPix  Function•  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, Multi Title 
Screen, or Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot 
be set.
•  When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended that you use a tripod.
•  The MagicPix Function makes the signal charging 
time of CCD longer up to 30 times longer than 
usual, so that 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.
„ Wind Noise Reduction Function•  When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone 
is regulated depending on the strength of wind to 
reduce wind noise.
„ Cinema  Function•  Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the 
recording angle.
•  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.
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„ Manual 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 (p. 27) or Program 
AE Mode (pp. 27~28), you cannot adjust the shutter 
speed.
„ Manual  Iris  Adjustment•  Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
•  If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 27) or Program 
AE Mode (pp. 27~28), 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 
canceled.
„ Digital Effect Functions•  If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], 
changing the selected White Balance Mode is not 
possible. (p. 28)
•  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 (p. 27)In the following cases, using the Digital Effect 
Function is not possible.
• Title inMulti-Picture Mode•  If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while self-
recording Mirror Mode (p. 24) 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 ModeIf 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
•  Operate the [OFF/ON] switch or Mode Dial
•  Insert or eject a cassette •  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.
„ Program  AE•  If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you 
cannot adjust the shutter speed (p. 29) or iris
 (p. 30).
•  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 [ 
 ] 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.
„ White  BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change 
White Balance:
•  When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to [B/W]
•  When you set the Zoom higher than 24×
•  During Digital Still Picture Mode
•  When you display a Menu
•  When you use the MagicPix Mode
In the following cases, the [  ] Indication 
flashes:
•  The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted 
White Balance setting is still set. 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 
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„ Playing  Back 
Repeat PlaybackIf you continue to press the [►] Button for 
5 seconds or longer, the Camcorder 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] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the 
headphones to the [PHONES] Jack (p. 11) on 
the Camcorder. In this case, no sound (including 
warning and shutter sounds) will be reproduced 
through the built-in speaker of the Camcorder.
Choosing Sound during PlaybackYou 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].
„ Index 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.
„ Playback Zoom Function•  You cannot adjust the sound volume with the 
Remote Control in Playback Zoom Mode.
•  If you turn off the Camcorder power or if you 
operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is 
automatically canceled.
•  Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, 
images that are output from the DV Terminal (p. 11) 
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 
Control.
„ Playback Digital Effect Functions•  Signals of images to which digital effects are added 
during playback cannot be output from the DV 
Terminal (p. 11).
•  You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
„ Playing 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 Camcorder 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 Camcorder and recording it onto a tape
•  Changing the picture size to 640 × 480 pixels with 
DV STUDIO
„ Slide  Show•  Playback time may take longer than usual depending 
on the picture.
„ Creating  a  Title•  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 be clear 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.
„ Adding  a  Title•  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 
Camcorder.
•  A title with a size than 640 × 480 pixels cannot be 
displayed.
•  When the title is displayed on the Multi screen, the 
recording and the playback cannot be performed.
•  During 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 
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„ DPOF•  Perform the DPOF Settings with your Camcorder.
•  Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time. 
Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out.
„ Lock  Setting•  The Lock Setting carried out by this Camcorder is 
only effective for this Camcorder.
•  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.
„ Playing Back on Your TV•  Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even 
if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your 
TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu to [OUT].
•  Picture size may be displayed differently when 
playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV 
with Playback Digital Effect.
„ Recording Pictures from a Card onto a 
Tape
•  When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size 
is transformed into 720 × 480 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.
„ Audio  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 
(p. 65), Audio Dubbing is 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.
„ Using 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.
Cautions for Use
„ After  Use
1  Take out the Cassette. (p. 15)
2  Set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
3  Take out the Card. (p. 15)
4  Detach the power supply and retract the 
Viewfi nder or the LCD Monitor. (pp. 13~14, 
16)
5  To protect the Lens, attach the supplied 
Lens Cap.
„ Cautions  for  UseWhen you use your Camcorder on a rainy or 
snowy day or on a beach, make sure that no 
water enters the Camcorder.
•  Water may cause the Camcorder or Cassette to 
malfunction. (Irreparable failure may occur.)
•  If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, 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 Camcorder away from magnetized 
equipment (such as a microwave oven, TV, 
video game equipment, etc.).
•  If you use the Camcorder 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 Camcorder, 
causing the disturbance of images and sounds.
•  If the Camcorder is affected by magnetically charged 
equipment and does not function properly, turn off 
the Camcorder power and detach the Battery or AC 
Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor 
again. Thereafter, turn on the Camcorder power.
Do not use your Camcorder 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 Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
•  If you use the Camcorder for a long period of 
time, the internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
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„  CondensationIf you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, Condensation 
Indication [ 
 DEW ] (yellow or red) blinks on the 
Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor and the messages 
[DEW DETECTED] or [EJECT TAPE] (only when 
the tape is inserted) appear. In this case, follow the 
procedure below.
Blinking in yellow:Dew is slightly adhering to the head or the tape.Blinking in red:Dew has adhered to the head or the tape.
1  Remove the tape if it is inserted.•  It takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette 
Holder. This is not a malfunction.
2  Leave the Camcorder with the Cassette 
Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm 
it to the ambient temperature.
When [ 
 DEW ] blinks in yellow•  You cannot use the Tape Recording/Playback 
Mode. Leave the Camcorder for about 
30 minutes.
•  However, you can use the Card Recording 
Mode or Picture Playback Mode when the 
cassette is not inserted.
When [  DEW ] blinks in red•  The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 
1 minute and then the Camcorder automatically 
turns off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
3  Turn the Camcorder 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 Camcorder, 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 
Camcorder in this condition for about 1 hour. When 
the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient 
temperature, the fog disappears naturally.
„  Video Head Clogging and CareIf the heads (the parts that make contact with the tape) 
are dirty, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on the 
playback image, or the screen as a whole becomes 
black. If the heads are extremely dirty, recording 
performance deteriorates, and, in the worst case, the 
Camcorder cannot record at all.
When you use your Camcorder on a beach or 
similar place, do not let sand or fine dust get 
into the Camcorder.
•  Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 
Cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting and 
removing the Cassette.)
Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals 
onto the Camcorder.
•  If the Camcorder 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 Camcorder for a long period of time.
Do not use benzine, thinner or alcohol for 
cleaning the Camcorder.
•  The Camcorder 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 Camcorder 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 Camcorder, 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 Camcorder or pull 
out the AC Cable from AC Jack.
•  If the Cassette is left in the Camcorder, the tape 
sags and deteriorates.
•  If the Battery is left on the Camcorder for a long time, 
the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will 
not function even after it is recharged.
„ About   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.