Panasonic Pv Gs32 Operating Instructions Manual

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With a PC
To disconnect USB cable safely
„ For  WindowsIf USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on, 
error dialog may appear. In such case click [OK] 
and close the dialog box. By following the steps 
below you can disconnect the cable safely.
1  Double click the  icon in task tray.•  Hardware disconnect dialog appears.
Note on the driver name displayedThe driver name displayed will differ depending on 
your OS, operating environment and the mode of the 
Camcorder.
Windows XP/2000:•  When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Mass Storage Device] or [Matshita DVC USB 
Device]
Windows Me:•  When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:
[USB Disk] or [Matshita DVC]
•  Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not show 
the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect 
in task tray. (OS may be set not to show) Make sure 
Camcorder’s Card Access lamp is off and disconnect 
the cable. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not 
be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape 
Playback Mode.
CAUTION:
If you disconnect the USB Cable while the 
Card Access Lamp is on, it may damage the 
Card data.
•  You can safely disconnect the cable.
2  Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and click 
[Stop].
3  Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is 
selected and click [OK].
Removing the USB Cable safely for 
Macintosh
If the above operation is not performed correctly, when 
data is copied from the personal computer to an SD 
Memory Card, the copied data may be damaged.
Even when the following operations are performed, 
the same results will occur as when the USB Cable is 
removed (above). Therefore, it is imperative that the 
above operation 
1 is completed before proceeding.
1 Drop the [NO_NAME] icon which appeared 
when you connected the Camcorder with the 
USB Cable into the recycle bin, then disconnect 
the USB Cable.
„ For  Macintosh
•  When Camcorder power is turned OFF.
•  When SD Memory Card is removed.
•  When Mode Dial is turned to change modes. 
						

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Installing the Video Stream Driver 
To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the 
following conditions must be met.
•  Windows XP SP2 or later is needed.
•  To upgrade Windows XP to SP2 or later, click [Start] 
>> [All Programs] >> [Windows Update]. (Requires 
Internet connection.)
•  You have direct dial-up connection capability to the 
Internet. Also, you and the other person(s) are in the 
same Network (LAN).
•  Install the Windows Messenger (Windows XP) or 
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000). If you 
have a version older than 5.0, download the latest 
version (5.0 or later) from the Microsoft Home Page:
 http://www.microsoft.com/
 http://www.msn.com/
  (For download and installation instructions, please 
refer to Help on the Home Page.)
•  If you are connected to the Internet through a 
firewall or a router, proper communication will not be 
possible. This feature can be used only if both parties are 
using the same operating system. Please see 
chart below.
[Send] [Receive] [Software]
Windows XP← OK →Windows XPWindows 
Messenger
Windows XP← NG →Windows 
98SE/Me/2000
Windows 
98SE/
Me/2000← OK →Windows 
98SE/Me/2000MSN 
Messenger
Using as a  Web Camera
If the Camcorder is connected to your personal 
computer, you can send video and sound from the 
Camcorder to the other parties via the network.
•  Do not connect the USB Cable until the Video 
Stream Driver is installed.
OS:IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
preinstalled;
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional
(With this version of Windows XP, SP2 or later is 
needed.)
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
CPU:Intel Pentium ll/Celeron 450 MHz or higher
Celeron 400 MHz or higher (including compatible 
CPU)
RAM:128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)Free hard disk space:At least 250 MB or moreInterface:USB 1.1 or moreTo use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the 
additional minimum requirements must be met.
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit or more)
Desktop resolution of 800 × 600 pixels or more
Communication Speed:56 kbps or faster is recommended.Necessary software:Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP)
MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000)
Other requirements (to send/receive audio):Sound card
Speaker or headphones
Operating environment
2  Click [Camcorder] on the screen.
3  Click [Video Stream Driver version 1.00].
4  Decompress the downloaded data.
5 Double click  icon.•  The set up program starts running.
6  Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
•  Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
•  After completing the installation, click [Finish].
7  After the Video Stream Driver is installed, 
please restart your computer.
•  For Windows XP users, the USB equipment 
operates with the driver installed as standard in OS.
•  If you have direct dial-up connection capability to the 
Internet, please download the Video Stream Driver.
1  In order to download and install the Video 
Stream Driver, go to
http://www.panasonic.com/consumerdownloads 
						

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With a PC
• When the Camcorder and personal computer 
(with Windows 2000) are connected via USB 
Cable, a message, such as the one below, is 
displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer 
has confirmed functionality of this Camcorder 
with Windows 2000. Click [Yes] and proceed.
2  Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Cable.
1  Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode 
or Tape Playback Mode.
•  To send the live camera picture to a PC, set the 
Camcorder to Tape Recording mode.
•  To send pictures recorded on a tape to a PC, 
set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode.
Connecting the Camcorder to Personal
Computer (For Using as a Web Camera)
•  For Windows 98SE/Me users, “USB Audio 
Device” is required. Click [Next] and proceed. 
•  If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation 
CD may be required.
„ Windows 98SE/Me UsersThe following messages may be displayed when 
connecting this Camcorder and your personal 
computer via USB Cable.
1)  The message “The file ‘kstvtune.ax’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.
•  Enter “C:\Windows\system” for Windows 98SE.
  Enter “C:\Windows\options\CABS” for Windows 
Me.
•  If the “kstvtune.ax” file is missing in one of 
the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS 
CD-ROM and assign the path.
2)  The message “The file ‘ksclockf.ax’ on 
[Unknown] cannot be found...” is displayed.
• Enter “C:\Windows\system”.
•  If the “ksclockf.ax” file is missing in the above 
mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and 
assign the path.
•  You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the 
path.
3  Start the Windows Messenger (For 
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For 
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
•  Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Program)] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
„ When you use the Camcorder as a Web 
camera
When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera 
in the Tape Playback Mode, the indication of the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the one 
in usual operation.
12
1In usual operation
2In the WEB CAMERA mode (Tape Playback 
Mode)
•  Even if you move the Joystick Control [▲▼◄►] 
( 
, , ,  ), the selected direction on the 
One-Touch Navigation icon is not lit in yellow.
•  The One-Touch Navigation icon blinks on instead 
of appearing from the side of the screen when you 
press the center of the Joystick Control. 
						

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2  Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
3  Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport 
Wizard] dialog appears.
When starting the Windows Messenger for the first 
time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the 
screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger 
setup has already been done.) For more details, 
please read the corresponding Help file.
1  Click [Click here to sign in].
Setting up the Windows Messenger
4  Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
5  After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the Windows Messenger.
•  When you use Windows XP, the other parties via 
the network have to use the Windows Messenger 
on Windows XP. When you use other than Windows 
XP, the other parties via the network have to use 
MSN Messenger on an OS other than Windows XP.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, the 
quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on 
the Internet connection status.
•  If the USB Cable is disconnected from the personal 
computer, the Web Camera mode is canceled.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera, video 
cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card.
•  You cannot output the video input from the DV 
terminal to the display of the PC.
•  In the Web Camera mode, the audio may be 
interrupted in the middle of communication 
depending on the communication environment or the 
performance of the personal computer.
•  For Windows XP SP2 users, if the [Windows 
Security Alert] screen is displayed, click [Unblock] 
and proceed.
6  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7  Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu. 
						

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With a PC
2  Type in your Sign-in name and password.•  If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here].
3  Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4  After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the MSN Messenger.
6  Select [USB Audio Device] in the 
[Microphone] menu.
When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time, 
its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen 
is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has 
already been done.) For more details, please read the 
corresponding Help file.
1  Click [Sign In].
Setting up the MSN Messenger
•  For other information about Windows Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
•  When access is finished, close Windows Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
•  If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the communication 
is automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart 
Windows Messenger and set up the communication 
again.
8  Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu.5  Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confi rm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
•  For other information about MSN Messenger, please 
refer to Help.
•  If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera 
continuously for two hours, the communication is 
automatically shut OFF. In this case, restart MSN 
Messenger and set up the communication again.
•  When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, 
then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the 
USB Cable.
8 Confi rm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera 
Device] 1 is selected.
1
7  Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu. 
						

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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 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 connecting to the 
personal computer. 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 switched to the PC Mode 
while it is connected to the personal computer, 
the operation mode of the Camcorder cannot 
be switched. In this case, disconnect the USB 
Connection Cable. Switch the operation mode of the 
Camcorder and reconnect the 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 or Video Stream 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.)
1
About the  SD Memory Card
Files recorded on an SD Memory CardIt 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 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.
•  All other company and product names in the 
operating instructions are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of their respective corporations. 
						

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With a PC
Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” 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.
About the compatibility of the card files
•  When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into 
a personal computer, folders will be displayed as 
shown in the following 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.
•  [DCIM], 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.
About the folder structure when using
the Memory Card in a personal computer 
						

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Others
Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
 :  Remaining Battery Power
•  Along with the reduction of the battery capacity, the 
display will change: 
 →  →  →  
→ . If the battery discharges, then  () 
will flash.
R0:45 :  Remaining Tape Time
•  Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When 
it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts 
flashing.)
•  During a 15-second or shorter recording, the 
remaining tape time indication may not be displayed 
or the remaining tape time may not be displayed 
correctly.
•  In some cases, the remaining tape time indication 
may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 
3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape 
time.◄ΙΙ, ΙΙ► : Still Advance Playback (p. 33)
 :Recording Check (p. 22)
 :Blank Search (p. 23)
► :Repeat Playback (p. 53)
1/500 : Shutter Speed (p. 30)
 :Slide Show Playback (p. 34)
F2.4 : F Number (p. 31)
6dB Gain Value (p. 31)
 W :Fade (White) (pp. 26~27)
 B :Fade (Black) (pp. 26~27) :Auto White Balance (p. 29)
 :White Balance Adjustment Mode 
(pp. 29~30)
 :Outdoor Mode (p. 29)
 :Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) (p. 29)
 :MagicPix Function (p. 27) : Zoom Microphone (p. 25)
 :Wind Noise Reduction (p. 28)
 :Progressive Photoshot Mode (p. 23)
 :Soft Skin Mode (p. 28)
 :Volume adjustment (p. 32)
12:34:56AM: Date/Time Indication (p. 49)
,  :Photoshot Picture Quality (p. 23)
0 : Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures (When the remaining number 
of Photoshot pictures reaches 0, the 
red indication flashes.)
100-0001 : Folder/File Display
No. 00 : File Number
1 : Number of DPOF Setting (p. 35)
 :RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording (p. 24)
 : Lock Setting (p. 35)
 :LED Video Light is on. (p. 24)
 :Gain up (p. 24)
  :Web Camera Mode (Recording) (p. 43)
  :Web Camera Mode (Playback) (p. 43) :[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 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 2 048QXGA:2 048 or more
 (White):Photoshot Mode
 (Red):While Photoshot recording is activated
 :Tape Recording Mode (p. 22)
 :Tape Playback Mode (p. 32)
 :Card Recording Mode (p. 23)
 :Picture Playback Mode (p. 33)
 :PC Mode (p. 40)
  :Cinema Mode (p. 28)
 :Digital Zoom (p. 26)
SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 21)
LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed 
Mode) (p. 21)
 :Automatic Mode (p. 22) :Manual Mode (pp. 28~31) :Image Stabilizer (p. 26)
12 bit, 16 bit : Audio Recording Mode (p. 21)
MF: Manual Focus (p. 31)
 :Back Light Mode (p. 27)
 :Sports Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
 :Portrait Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
 :Low Light Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
 :Spotlight Mode (Scene Mode) (p. 28)
 :Surf & Snow Mode (Scene Mode) 
(p. 28)
● : Recording (p. 22)
 (Green) : Recording Pause (p. 22) (Green 
Flash) :Standby Mode
 : Still Playback (p. 32)
 :Self-Timer Recording (p. 25)
► : Playback (p. 32)
►► : Fast-forward/Cue Playback (p. 32)
◄◄ : Rewind/Review Playback (p. 32) 
						

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Others
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.
1 Set [  ADVANCE] >> [  INITIAL SET] >> 
[YES].
•  The initializing takes a little while.
•  Initializing will not erase a clock setting (p. 20) that 
has been adjusted.
„ To Display  Date/Time IndicationThis switches between date and time indications.
Set [  BASIC] or [  ADVANCE] >> [  DATE/TIME] 
>> [D/T], [DATE] or [OFF]. (pp. 18, 19, 20)
•  The Camcorder automatically records the date and 
time of picture taking on the tape.
„ To Change the Display ModeSet [  SETUP] >> [  DISPLAY] >> [ON] or [OFF]. 
Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to 
all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to 
minimum display. (pp. 19, 20)
„ Progressive  PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in 
the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode•  Digital Zoom [  ]
•  1/750 s or faster shutter speed
•  When brightness is insufficient
•  When the MagicPix Function is ON
•  When the Portrait is used
•  When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
When using Card Recording Mode•  When brightness is insufficient
•  When the Gain Up mode is set to ON
„ Power Save ModeSet [  SETUP] >> [  POWER SAVE] >> 
[5 MINUTES] or [OFF].
[OFF]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, 
the standby mode automatically will be set. In the 
standby mode, [ 
 ] blinks and it takes time more than 
usual to start recording after you press the Recording 
Start/Stop Button.
[5 MINUTES]:
When about 5 minutes passed without any operation, 
the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the 
tape or to prevent the battery from running down. 
When you use the Camcorder, turn it on again.
•  The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off 
when you connect the USB Cable or the DV Cable 
with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the 
PC Mode.
 (Green):While the Card being read
 (Red):Using the card that cannot be 
recognized
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the Camcorder.
Confirmatory Indications
 :A cassette with the accidental erasure 
prevention slider placed in the [SAVE] 
position is inserted.
No cassette is inserted.
[--] / 
:The built-in battery is low. (p. 20)
 :The Warning/Alarm Indication appears 
when you record yourself. Turn the LCD 
Monitor towards the Viewfinder and check 
the Warning/Alarm Indication.
 :No card is inserted.
 END :The tape came to the end during 
recording.
 :The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
Textual Indications
 DEW DETECT/ EJECT TAPE:
Condensation has occurred. Take out the 
cassette and wait for a while. It takes some time 
until the cassette holder opens, but this is not a 
malfunction. (p. 55)
TAPE END:
The tape came to the end during recording.
NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (pp. 55~56)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
An irregularity in the equipment has been 
detected. Press the [RESET] Button (p. 60). This 
may solve the problem.
LOW BATTERY:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. (p. 11)
NO TAPE:
No tape is inserted. (pp. 13~14)
CHECK REC TAB:
You are attempting to record pictures on a tape 
with the accidental erasure prevention slider 
placed in the [SAVE] position.
You are attempting Digital Dubbing on a tape with 
the accidental erasure prevention slider placed in 
the [SAVE] position.
WRONG TAPE FORMAT:
You are attempting to play back a tape section 
that has been recorded with a different TV 
system. This cassette is incompatible.
COPY PROTECTED:
Images cannot be recorded correctly because the 
medium is protected by a copy guard.
CARD ERROR:
The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder.
You are attempting to format a failed card.
It displays, when you attempt to insert the 
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NO CARD:
No card is inserted.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on the card.
UNPLAYABLE CARD:
You are attempting to play back data not 
compatible with this Camcorder.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD Memory 
Card is set to [LOCK].
CHANGE MODE TO USE USB:
The USB Cable is connected to the Camcorder in 
Card Recording Mode.
CANCEL NIGHT VIEW MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] during MagicPix 
Mode.
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in PC 
Mode with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
You are attempting to record pictures on a 
Tape/Card with the USB Cable connected to the 
Camcorder.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
The Camcorder is connected to a personal 
computer that does not support USB2.0.
CAN NOT USE USB:
You are connecting the USB Cable with the DV 
Cable connected.
CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE:
You are attempting to select an item other than 
[OFF] in [ 
 SCENE MODE] when the [AUTO/
MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch is set to [AUTO].
TURN OFF THE VIDEO LIGHT:
You are attempting to select an item in [ 
 
SCENE MODE] when Light is on.
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•  When inserting a previously recorded Cassette, 
use the Blank Search Function (p. 23) to find the 
position where you want to continue recording. If you 
overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, 
be sure 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 
anything except the [PUSH] mark.
•  Close the Cassette Compartment Cover tightly.
•  When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, 
do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the 
cover.
„ Alarm  Sounds•  Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode.When [  BEEP SOUND] on the [  SETUP] is set to 
[ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
•  When you start recording
•  When you turn on the power
2 Beeps
•  When you pause recording
2 Beeps 4 times
•  When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab 
set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, 
and at other times. Check the sentence displayed 
on the screen.
„ 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.
•  For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a 
card, refer to page 24.
•  The sound cannot be recorded.
•  While data is being recorded on a card, do not 
operate the Mode Dial.
•  When the Access Lamp is lit, do not insert or remove 
a card.
•  Another product may degrade or not play back data 
recorded on this Camcorder.
•  If set [ 
 PICT. QUALITY] >> [  ], mosaic-pattern 
noise may appear on a playback image depending 
on the picture content.
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot•  One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. 
• If [ 
 BASIC] >> [  SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is set, 
the Camcorder records the maximum number of 
pictures recordable.