Panasonic Pv Gs2 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a PC
 Installing DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE    
 (Optional Software)
1  Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2  Insert the CD-ROM (Optional Software) into 
the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.
•  Quit all applications.
•  The [Setup Menu] Screen appears.
5  After the completion of setup, click on [Finish].
3  Click [DV STUDIO].
4 Click [Next].
•  Installation will be completed.
•  Sample data is installed concurrently with the DV 
STUDIO 3.1E-SE software.
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
•  To capture images from a tape, set the Camcorder 
to Tape Playback Mode and insert a tape.
•  To capture images viewed through the camera 
lens, set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode.
 To Use DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE
• When using the USB Connection Kit, use of the AC 
Adaptor is recommended for the power supply of the 
Camcorder.
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2  Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> [USB 
FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].
3  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
•  After reading the displayed contents, please carry 
out the installation according to instructions. • This instruction manual describes only the 
procedures for installation, connection and startup. 
Please read the PDF-based instructions for how to 
use the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE.
• To view the installed operating instructions, Adobe 
Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher is required. Please 
install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD-ROM 
(Optional Software).
• Before using for the fi 
rst time, select [Readme] from 
[Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] 
>> [DV Studio3], and read any supplementary details 
or updates.
• If a short-cut icon has been created on the desktop 
during installation, it is also possible to start by 
double-clicking on the icon.
• For other information about DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 
Software, please refer to Help.
4  Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> [DV 
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If you no longer need software or 
driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.
1  Select [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.
2  After software or driver is uninstalled, please 
restart your computer.
Notes
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple 
Computer, Inc.
• Microsoft
® Windows®, Windows Messenger®, MSN 
Messenger® and DirectX® are either trademarks or 
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
• Intel
®, Pentium® and Celeron® are the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation.
• All other names, company names, product names, 
etc. in these instructions are the trademarks 
or registered trademarks of their respective 
corporations.
• The names of the products you are using may differ 
from the names given in the text. Depending on 
the operating environment and other factors, the 
contents of the screens used in these instructions 
may not necessarily match what you will see on your 
screen.
• Although the screens in these Operating Instructions 
are shown in English for the sake of example, other 
languages are supported as well.
• In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video 
camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder.
• These instructions do not cover the basic operations 
of the personal computer or defi 
ne 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.
1
 About the  SD Memory Card and  
 MultiMediaCard
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.
• 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 fi 
les on this 
Camcorder recorded on and created by other 
equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the 
compatibility of the equipment in advance. • 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.) 
						

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With a PC
 About 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 fi 
gure.
[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 fi 
le numbers (IMGA0001.JPG, etc.) along 
with the images. The fi 
le 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.
 About the compatibility of the card fi 
lesData fi 
les 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 fi 
les recorded with this 
Camcorder on other equipment or to play back fi 
les 
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.
•  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 
						

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Indications
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 fl 
ashes.
R0:45:  Remaining Tape Time
• Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When 
it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts 
fl 
ashing.)
: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 (p. 30)
P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode (p. 30)
WIPE: Wipe Mode (p. 30)
MIX: Mix Mode (p. 30)
STROBE: Strobe Mode (p. 30)
TRAIL:  Trailing Effect Mode (p. 30)
MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (p. 30)
MIRROR: Mirror Mode (p. 30)
STRETCH: Stretch Mode (p. 30)
SLIM: Slim Mode (p. 30)
NEGA: Negative Mode (p. 30)
SEPIA: Sepia Mode (p. 30)
B/W: Black & White Mode (p. 30)
SOLARI: Solarisation Mode (p. 30)
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)
5X: Zoom Magnifi 
cation Indication
(pp. 24-25)
AUTO: Automatic Mode (p. 22)
MNL: Manual Mode (pp. 27-30)
EIS: Image Stabilizer (p. 25)
12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 30)
: Back Light Mode (p. 26)
: Sports Mode (Program AE) (p. 27)
: Portrait Mode (Program AE) (p. 27)
:Low Light Mode (Program AE) (p. 27)
: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) (p. 27)
: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE)
(p. 27)
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. 59)
2X 
: 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. 29)
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. 26)
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. 26)
PICTURE: Picture (p. 37)
TITLE: Title picture (p. 38)
VOLUME: Volume adjustment (p. 33)
3:30:45AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 55)
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)
 (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or 
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640: [640 x 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.)
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 2048QXGA: 2 048 or morePICTURE (Cyan):Photoshot ModePICTURE (Red): While Photoshot recording is 
activated
PICTURE (Green): While the Card being read
PICTURE (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 insuffi 
cient
• When the MagicPix Function is ON
• When the Portrait is used
When using Card Recording Mode• When brightness is insuffi 
cient
• 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. 20) that 
has been adjusted.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
fl 
ashes, please check the condition of the Camcorder.
 DEW (DEW DETECTED/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. (p. 61)
 (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. 61-62)
 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. 65). This may solve the 
problem.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have suffi 
cient memory remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary fi 
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Notes and Hints
 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 fi 
nd 
the position where you want to continue recording.
• If a new Cassette is inserted, rewind to the beginning 
of the tape before starting recording.
• When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in 
the right direction and then push it in until it stops.
• When the Cassette Holder is in action, do not touch 
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
 Alarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu on 
the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is set to [ON], 
confi 
rmation/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. NO CARD:
Card is not inserted.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded fi 
les 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 
guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.
INCORRECT OPERATION:
The Recording Start/Stop Button was pressed 
without connecting the USB cable to the PC in 
Picture Playback Mode.
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 WRITE:
The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed when 
you are recording still pictures on the Card.
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 fi 
les.
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 
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• 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.
 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 magnifi 
cation 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 fl 
ashing 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 magnifi 
cation 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 
fl 
ashes.
• Under fl 
uorescent 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 fl 
ashes.
• 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.
• The Cinema Mode is canceled when a Title is 
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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 refl 
ective 
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 
fl 
uorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
• If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 26) or Program 
AE Mode (p. 27), you cannot adjust the shutter 
speed.
 Manual Iris Adjustment• Depending on zoom magnifi 
cation, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
• If you are using MagicPix Mode (p. 26) or Program 
AE Mode (p. 27), 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. 26)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. 29).
• 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 
fl 
uorescent light, mercury light or sodium light.
•  If you record a subject illuminated with strong light 
or a highly refl 
ective subject, vertical lines of light 
may appear.
•  If the light is insuffi 
cient, the [ 
 ] Indication 
fl 
ashes.
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 fl 
icker.
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 22X
• During Digital Still Picture Mode
• When you display a Menu
• When you use the MagicPix Mode
In the following cases, the [  ] Indication 
fl 
ashes:
• The fl 
ashing 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 fi 
le recorded in a 
different format or if fi 
le 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 fi 
le, 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 x 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 x 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 x 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. 66), 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 fi 
elds 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.
• This Camcorder is not intended for business use.