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 There are some recording subjects and 
surroundings for which the auto focus does not 
operate correctly. (
-78-) If so, use the manual 
focus mode to adjust the focus. (-39-)
 Is the MagicPix function set? When the 
MagicPix function is working, focusing shifts 
into the manual mode.
Indications
1: A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in 
the screen center.
 Read the contents and respond to them. 
(
-67-)
2: The time code becomes inaccurate.
0The time code indication counter may not be 
constant in the reversed slow-motion playback, 
but this is not a malfunction.
3: The remaining tape time indication 
disappears.
 The remaining tape time indication may 
disappear temporarily during frame-by-frame 
playback or other operation. If you continue 
ordinary recording or playback, the indication is 
restored.
4: The remaining tape time Indication does not 
match the actual remaining tape time.
 If scenes of less than 15 seconds are 
continuously recorded, the remaining tape time 
cannot be correctly displayed.
 In some cases, the remaining tape time 
indication may show remaining tape time that is 
2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual 
remaining tape time.
5: A function indication such as mode 
indication, remaining tape time indication, 
or time cord indication is not shown.
 If you set [SETUP] >> [DISPLAY] >> [OFF], 
indications other than the tape running 
condition, warning, and date indications 
disappear.
Playback (Sound) 
1: Sound is not played back from the built-in 
speaker of the Camcorder or the 
headphones.
0Is the volume too low? During playback, push 
the [s/VOLr] lever to display the volume 
indication and adjust it. (
-41-) 
2: Different sounds are reproduced at the 
same time. Have you set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> 
[MIX]? If you set [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] and 
dub audio to a recorded tape, you can hear the 
sound on recording and the sound dubbed at a 
later time. To hear the sounds separately, set 
to [ST1] or [ST2]. (
-50-) 
 Have you set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] >> 
[STEREO] and reproduced a picture containing 
the main sound and sub sound? Set to [L] to 
hear main sound, and set to [R] to hear the sub 
sound. (
-64-) 
3: Audio dubbing cannot be performed.
 Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on 
the cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), 
audio dubbing cannot be performed. (
-18-) 
 Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that 
was recorded in LP mode? LP mode does not 
allow audio dubbing. (
-27-) 
4: The original sound was erased when audio 
dubbing was performed.
 If you perform audio dubbing on a recording 
made in [16bit] mode, the original sound will be 
erased. If you wish to preserve the original 
sound, be sure to select [12bit] mode when 
recording. 
5: Sounds cannot be played back.
 Although a cassette with no audio dubbing is 
being played, have you set [SETUP] >> 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2]? To play back a 
cassette with no audio dubbing, set 
[12bit AUDIO] >> [ST1]. (
-50-) 
 Is the variable speed search function working? 
Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the 
remote control to cancel the variable speed 
search function. (
-42-) 
6: Noise is heard from the right headphone.
 Have you set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT]? 
When you use the headphones, set to [OUT/
Ë].
Playback (Pictures) 
1: Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images 
during cue or review playback.
 This phenomenon is characteristic of digital 
video systems. It is not a malfunction.
2: Horizontal stripes appear on images during 
cue and review playback.
 Horizontal stripes may appear depending on 
the scene, but this is not a malfunction.
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3: Although the Camcorder is correctly 
connected to a TV, playback images cannot 
be seen.
 Have you selected video input on the TV? 
Please read the operating instructions of your 
TV and select the channel that matches the 
input terminals used for the connection.
4: Playback picture is not clear.
 Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the 
heads are dirty, playback image cannot be 
clear. Clean the heads by using the head 
cleaner for digital video (optional). (
-74-)
 If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises 
may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the 
terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the 
cable to the AV terminal.
 Is a picture containing a copyright protection 
signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a 
protected picture is played back by the 
Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the 
picture.
Card
1: Recorded pictures are not clear.
 Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> 
[ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], 
pictures with fine details may include a 
mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> 
[]. 
(
-31-) 
2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted.
 Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be 
deleted. (
-45-) 
 For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect 
switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is 
disabled. (
-19-) 
3: Photoshot playback images do not look 
normal.
 The picture may be damaged. In order to 
prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a 
cassette or a personal computer is 
recommended.
4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be 
used.
 Either the Camcorder or the card may be 
damaged. Please consult a dealer.
5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is 
displayed.
 The image was either recorded in a different 
format, or data is damaged.Others
1: The indication disappears, the screen is 
frozen, or no operation can be performed.
 Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the 
power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] 
button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and 
then reattach it. After that, turn on the power 
again. If normal operation is still not restored, 
detach the power connected, and consult the 
dealer who you purchased the Camcorder 
from.
2: “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed.
 An irregularity in the Camcorder has been 
automatically detected. Remove the cassette 
or the card for data protection and then press 
the [RESET] button with the boss A. The 
Camcorder will be activated.
 If you do not press the [RESET] button, the 
power to the Camcorder is turned off 
automatically about 1 minute later.
 Even after you press the [RESET] button, the 
indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the 
Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power 
connected, and consult the dealer who you 
purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt 
to repair the unit by yourself.
3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the 
Camcorder is not recognized by the PC.
 Is the USB driver installed?
4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an 
error message will appear on PC.
 To disconnect the USB cable safely, 
double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and 
follow the instructions on the screen.
5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing, 
dubbing from digital video equipment, or 
using “MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV”.
 If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as 
SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit 
(sound recording mode), normal and wide, 
recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder 
may malfunction at a point where the mode 
switches. When you edit, do not record in 
multiple modes.
RESET
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6: The warning/alarm indication [°] appears 
when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB 
camera mode.
 Did you press the menu button or the recording 
start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or 
record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera 
mode.
 Is the setting for the remote control correct?
 Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting 
it? Insert a tape.
 Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright 
protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape 
with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot 
be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape 
can be played.)
 Is the video stream driver installed?Cautions for Use
ªAbout condensationIf you turn the Camcorder on when condensation 
occurs on the head or the tape, condensation 
Indication [3] (yellow or red) is displayed on the 
viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages 
[3DEW DETECT] or [3EJECT TAPE] (only 
when the tape is inserted) appear. If so, follow the 
procedure below.
3 in yellow:
Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape.
3 in red:
Dew is adhering on the head or the tape.
1Remove the tape if it is inserted.
≥It takes about 20 seconds to open the 
cassette holder. This is not a malfunction.
2Leave the Camcorder with the cassette 
cover closed to cool or warm it to the 
ambient temperature.
When [3] 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 a 
cassette is not inserted.
When [3] in red
≥The power Lamp blinks for about 1 minute 
and then the Camcorder automatically turns 
off. Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours.
3Turn the Camcorder on again, set it to the 
Tape Recording/Playback Mode and then 
check if the condensation indication 
disappears.
Especially in cold areas, moisture may be frozen. 
If so, 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 may also occur on the head and 
the tape. Do not open the cassette 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 fogging disappears 
naturally.
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ªAbout dirty headsIf video heads (the parts that closely contact 
with the tape) become dirty, normal recording 
and playback are not properly performed. 
Clean the heads with the digital video head 
cleaner.
≥Insert the head cleaner into the Camcorder, set 
it to the Tape Playback Mode, and play it back 
for about 10 to 20 seconds. (If you do not stop 
the playback, it automatically stops about 
30 seconds later.) 
≥We recommend cleaning the heads periodically.
If the heads become dirty, “NEED HEAD 
CLEANING” appears during recording. During 
playback, moreover, the following symptoms 
appear.
≥Mosaic-like noise appears partially or the 
sound is interrupted.
≥Black or blue mosaic-like horizontal stripes 
appear.
When normal playback cannot be performed 
even after the head cleaning
One possible cause is that normal recording 
could not be performed because the heads were 
dirty at the time of recording. Clean the heads, 
and perform recording and playback again. If 
normal playback can be performed, the heads are 
clean. Before an important recording, be sure to 
conduct a test recording to make sure that normal 
recording can be performed.
≥If the heads become dirty soon after cleaning, 
the problem may be the tape. If so, try another 
cassette.
≥During playback, the picture or sound may be 
interrupted momentarily, but this is not a 
malfunction of the Camcorder. (One possible 
cause is that the playback is interrupted by dirt 
or dust that momentarily adheres to the heads.) ªAbout the Camcorder≥When the Camcorder is used for a long time, 
the Camcorder body becomes warm, but this is 
not a malfunction.
Keep the Camcorder away from magnetized 
equipment such as a cellular phones, 
microwave ovens, TVs, and video game 
equipment.
≥If you use the Camcorder on or near a TV, 
images or sounds may be disturbed due to 
electromagnetic wave radiation.
≥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 
digital circuits including microprocessor may 
adversely affect the Camcorder, causing the 
disturbance of images and sounds.
≥If the Camcorder is affected by such equipment 
and does not function properly, turn off the 
Camcorder power and detach the battery or AC 
adaptor. Then, connect the battery or AC 
adaptor again and 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 spray insecticides or volatile 
chemicals onto the Camcorder.
≥If the Camcorder is sprayed with such 
chemicals, the Camcorder body may become 
deformed and the surface finish may peel off.
≥Do not keep rubber or plastic products in 
contact with the Camcorder for a long time.
When you use your Camcorder in a sandy or 
dusty place such as on a beach, do not let 
sand or fine dust get into the body and 
terminals of the Camcorder. Also, protect the 
Camcorder from getting wet.
≥Sand or dust may damage the Camcorder or 
cassette. (Care should be taken when inserting 
and removing a cassette.) 
≥If sea water splashes onto the Camcorder, wet 
a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use 
it to wipe the Camcorder body carefully. Then, 
wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth.
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or 
bump it.
≥A strong impact on the Camcorder may break its 
housing, causing it to malfunction.
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Do not use benzine, paint thinner or alcohol 
for cleaning the Camcorder.
≥Before cleaning, detach the battery or pull out 
the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket.
≥The Camcorder body may be discoloured and 
the surface finish may peel off.
≥Wipe the Camcorder with a soft dry cloth to 
remove dust and fingerprints. To remove 
stubborn stains, wring well a cloth that is soaked 
in a neutral detergent diluted with water and 
wipe the Camcorder with it. Afterwards, wipe it 
with a dry cloth.
≥When you use a chemical dust cloth, follow the 
instructions.
Do not use this Camcorder for surveillance 
purposes or other business use.
≥If you use the Camcorder for a long time, the 
internal temperature increases and, 
consequently, this may cause malfunction.
≥This Camcorder is not intended for business 
use.
About the flash
≥Since there are high-voltage sections inside the 
flash, do not disassemble it to avoid electric 
shock.
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About the batteryThe battery used in the Camcorder is a 
rechargeable lithium ion battery. This battery is 
susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the 
effect of temperature increases with increasing or 
decreasing temperature. In the low temperature 
range, the fully charged indication may not 
appear, or the low battery indication may appear 
about 5 minutes after the start of use. At high 
temperature, moreover, the protection function 
may work, disabling use of the Camcorder.
Be sure to detach the battery after use
≥If the battery is left attached to the Camcorder, a 
minute amount of current is consumed even 
when the Camcorder power is [OFF]. If the 
battery is left attached to the Camcorder for a 
long time, over-discharge takes place. The 
battery may become unusable after it is 
charged.
Prepare spare batteries when going out for 
recording.
≥Prepare batteries appropriate to 3 to 4 times the 
period during you want to record pictures in. In 
cold places such as a ski resort, the period 
during which you can record pictures is 
shortened. 
≥When you travel, do not forget to bring an AC 
adaptor so that you can recharge the batteries 
at your destination.If you drop the battery accidentally, check to 
see if the terminals are deformed.
≥Attaching a deformed battery to the Camcorder 
or AC adaptor may damage the Camcorder or 
AC adaptor.
After use, be sure to take the cassette out and 
detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull 
out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket.
≥The battery should be stored in a cool place free 
from humidity, with as constant temperature as 
possible. (Recommended temperature: 59oF to 
77oF (15oC to 25oC), Recommended humidity: 
40% to 60%) 
≥Extremely high temperatures or low 
temperatures will shorten the life of the battery.
≥If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, 
high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the 
terminals may rust and cause malfunctions.
≥To store the battery for a long period of time, we 
recommend you charge it once every year and 
store it again after you have completely used up 
the charged capacity. 
≥Dust and other matter attached to the battery 
terminals should be removed.
Do not throw old battery into fire.
≥Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may 
result in an explosion.
≥If the operating time is very short even after the 
battery has been recharged, the battery has 
worn out. Please purchase a new battery. 
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About the AC adaptor≥If the battery is warm, charging requires more 
time than normal.
≥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 battery temperature has 
decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging 
starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the 
lamp still continues flashing even after the 
recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be 
faulty. If so, please contact a dealer.
≥If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio 
reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC 
adaptor 3 feet (1 m) 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 mains lead 
from the AC mains socket. (If they are left 
connected, a minute amount of current is 
consumed.) 
≥Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor 
and battery clean.
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ªAbout the cassetteNever place the cassette in a high temperature 
place.
≥The tape may be damaged, producing 
mosaic-like noise at the time of playback.
When storing the cassette after use, be sure 
to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it 
out. 
≥If the cassette is left for more than 6 months 
(depending on the storage condition) in the 
Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may 
sag and be damaged.
≥Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end 
and then rewind it to the beginning. If the 
cassette is left for 1 year or longer without 
winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed 
by expansion or shrinkage attributable to 
temperature and humidity. The wound tape may 
stick to itself.
≥Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and 
humidity may damage the tape. Such usage 
may cause damage to the Camcorder and the 
heads.
≥After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the 
beginning, put the cassette in the case to 
protect it from dust, and store it upright.
Keep the cassette away from strong 
magnetism.
≥Objects using magnets such as magnetic 
necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that 
is stronger than expected, may erase the 
contents of a recording or may increase noise.ªAbout the cardWhen inserting or removing the card, always 
set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF].
When the access lamp is illuminated (During 
access to the card), do not open the card slot 
cover to pull out the card, turn off the power, 
or cause any vibrations or impact. 
Do not leave the card in places where there is 
high temperature or direct sunlight, or where 
electromagnetic waves or static electricity are 
easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or 
drop the card.
≥The card may break or the contents of the card 
may be destroyed or erased.
After use, be sure to remove the card from the 
Camcorder for storage.
≥After use, or when storing or carrying the card, 
put it in the storage case.
≥Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances 
to adhere to the terminals on the back of the 
card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with 
your hand.
≥Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children 
to prevent swallowing.
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Folder structure of the cardThe folder structure of the card formatted by 
the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as 
the illustration below.
≥Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 
100CDPFP folder etc.
≥Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded 
on MISC folder.
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ªLCD monitor/ViewfinderLCD monitor
≥When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a 
dry soft cloth. 
≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, 
condensation may form on the LCD monitor. 
Wipe it with soft dry cloth.
≥If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD 
monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately 
after you turn the power on. However, as the 
internal temperature increases, it goes back to 
normal brightness.
Viewfinder
≥To remove dust from inside the viewfinder, 
dismount the viewfinder first. When the dust is 
difficult to remove, get rid of it with a cotton 
swab dampened with water. Then wipe the 
viewfinder with a dry cotton swab.
≥To clean the inside of the viewfinder, keep 
pressing 1 and hold the eyecup 2 and pull it 
out.
 
ªPeriodical check-ups≥To maintain the highest image quality, we 
recommend replacing worn parts such as heads 
after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however, 
depends on operating conditions including 
temperature, humidity and dust.) 
Explanation of terms
ªAutomatic white balanceWhite balance adjustment recognizes the color of 
light and adjusts so the white color will become a 
pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of 
light that comes through the lens and white 
balance sensor, thereby judging the recording 
condition, and selects the closest hue setting. 
This is called automatic white balance 
adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only 
stores white color information under several light 
sources, automatic white balance adjustment 
does not function normally under the other light 
sources. 
Outside of the effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment, the image will become 
reddish or bluish. Even within the effective range 
of automatic white balance adjustment, the 
automatic white balance adjustment may not 
function properly if there is more than one light 
source. For light outside the functional auto white 
balance adjustment range, use the manual white 
balance adjustment mode.
1) The effective range of automatic white 
balance adjustment on this Camcorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (rain) 
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent lamp
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise or sunset
10) Candlelight Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the LCD monitor 
screen featuring a total of approximately 
113,000 pixels. The result is more than 
99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of 
the pixels inactive or always lit. However, 
this is not a malfunction and does not affect 
the recorded picture.
Extremely high precision technology is 
employed to produce the viewfinder screen 
featuring a total of approximately 113,000 
pixels. The result is more than 99.99% 
effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the 
pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is 
not a malfunction and does not affect the 
recorded picture.
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ªWhite balanceThe image recorded by the Camcorder may 
become bluish or reddish under the influence of 
light sources. To avoid such phenomena, adjust 
the white balance.
White balance adjustment determines the white 
color under different light sources. By recognizing 
which is the white color under sunlight and which 
is the white color under a fluorescent lamp, the 
Camcorder can adjust the balance among the 
other colors.
Since white color is the reference of all colors 
(light), the Camcorder can record pictures in a 
natural hue if it can recognize the reference white 
color. 
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Auto focusAuto focus automatically moves the focusing lens 
forward and backward inside the Camcorder to 
bring the subject into focus.
Auto focus has the following characteristics.
≥Adjusts so that the vertical lines of a subject are 
seen more clearly.
≥Attempts to bring an object with higher contrast 
into focus.
≥Focuses on the screen center only.
Due to these characteristics, auto focus does not 
work correctly in the following situations. Record 
pictures in the manual focus mode.
Recording a subject with one end located 
closer to the Camcorder and the other end 
farther away from it
≥As auto focus adjusts at the center of an 
image, it may be impossible to focus on a 
subject that is located in both the foreground 
and background.
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty 
glass
≥The subject behind the glass will not be 
focused because the focus is on the dirty 
glass.
Recording a subject that is surrounded by 
objects with glossy surfaces or by highly 
reflective objects
≥The recording subject may become blurry 
because the Camcorder focuses on the 
objects with glossy surfaces or on highly 
reflective objects.
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
≥The Camcorder cannot focus correctly 
because the light information that comes 
through the lens decreases considerably.
Recording a fast-moving subject
≥As the focus lens-inside moves mechanically, 
it cannot keep up with a fast-moving subject.Recording a subject with little contrast
≥A subject with little contrast, such as a white 
wall, may become blurry because the 
Camcorder achieves focus based upon the 
vertical lines of an image.
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Specifications
Digital Video Camcorder
Information for your safety
Recording format:
Mini DV (Consumer-use digital video SD format) 
Tape used: 
6.35 mm digital video tape
Recording/playback time:
SP: 80 min; LP: 120 min (with DVM80) 
Video
Recording system:
Digital component
Television system:
EIA Standard: 525 lines, 60 fields NTSC color signal
Audio
Recording system:
PCM digital recording
16 bit (48 kHz/2 ch), 12 bit (32 kHz/4 ch) 
Image sensor:
1/6-inch 3CCD image sensor
(Effective pixels: moving picture/640 K
k3, still 
picture/710 Kk3, Total: 800 Kk3)
Lens:
Auto iris, F1.6, Focal length; 2.85–28.5 mm, Macro 
(Full range AF) 
Filter diameter:
43 mm
Zoom:
10:1 Power zoom 
Monitor:
2.5-inch LCD
Viewfinder:
Color electronic viewfinder
Microphone:
Stereo (with a zoom function) 
Speaker:
1 round speaker 
‰ 20 mm
Standard illumination:
1,400 lx
Minimum required illumination:
1 lx (MagicPix Mode) 
Video output level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video output level:
Y Output: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Output: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio output level (Line):
316 mV, 600 ohm
Video input level:
1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
S-Video input level:
Y Input: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm
C Input: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 ohm
Audio input level (Line):
316 mV, 10 kohm or moreMic input:
Mic sensitivity –50 dB (0 dB=1 V/Pa, 1 kHz) (Stereo 
mini jack) 
USB:
Card reader/writer function, USB 2.0 compliant 
(Hi-Speed) 
No copyright protection support
PictBridge-compliant
Digital interface:
DV input/output terminal (IEEE1394, 4-pin) 
Video flash:
GN 5.5
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.2 inch (W) 
k2.9 inch (H) k5.7 inch (D)
Approx. 81 mm (W) k73 mm (H) k144 mm (D)
Weight:
Approx. 1.1 lbs (500g)
(without battery, DV cassette and lens cap) 
Operating temperature:
32
oF–104oF (0oC–40oC)
Operating humidity:
10%–80%
Card memory functions
Recording media:
SD Memory Card (32 MB/64 MB/128 MB/256 MB/
512 MB/1 GB) 
Still picture recording file format:
JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system, based 
on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding
Still picture size:
Mega pixel recording:
2048
k1512 
1600k1200 
1280k960 
VGA recording: 640k480
WEB camera
compression:
Motion JPEG
Image size:
320
k240 pixels (QVGA) 
Frame rate:
Approx. 6 fps
AC adaptor
Information for your safety
Dimensions:
2.40 inch (W) 
k1.26 inch (H) k3.58 inch (D)
61 mm (W) k32 mm (H) k91 mm (D)
Weight:
Approx. 0.24 lbs. (110g)
Weight and dimensions are approximate values.
Specifications may change without prior notice. Power source:
DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power consumption:
Recording
6.0 W
Power source:
AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
19 W
DC output:
DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A (Camcorder operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery charging)
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≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations.
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed. Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card (optional)
PICTURE 
SIZE[640] [1280] [1600] [2048]
PICTURE 
QUALITY
32 MB 220 440 47 76 30 47 18 29
64 MB 440 880 98 158 63 98 39 62
128 MB 880 1760 187 302 121 187 75 119
256 MB 1760 3520 390 628 252 390 158 248
512 MB 3520 7040 774 1246 502 774 314 493
1 GB 7040 14080 1550 2495 1006 1550 629 989
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