Panasonic Pv Gs33 Operating Instructions Manual

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To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, the 
following conditions must be met.
≥To upgrade Windows XP to SP1, 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, please 
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.
≥The installer is available only in English but can 
be used on operating systems using other 
languages.
≥When DirectX 9.0 is installed, applications 
supported by previous versions of DirectX may 
not run.
ªInstalling WebCam Driver
1Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2Insert the CD-ROM into the Personal 
Computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
3Click [WebCam Driver]
≥The set up program starts running.
4For Windows XP users:
Depending on your system environment, 
installation of “DirectX 9.0b” may be 
required. Click [Yes] and continue with 
installation.
≥After “DirectX 9.0b” is installed, the computer 
will restart.
≥Do not remove the CD-ROM. 
5Finish installation by following the 
on-screen instructions.
≥Click [Next] and proceed with installation.
≥After completing the installation, Click 
[Finish].
ªConnecting the Camcorder to 
Personal Computer (For Using as a 
Web Camera)
1
Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording 
Mode.
2Set [CAMERA] >> [USB FUNCTION] >> 
[WEB CAMERA].
3Connect the Camcorder to your Personal 
Computer with USB Connection Cable.
≥“WEB” is displayed on the LCD Monitor of the 
Camcorder.
≥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.
≥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.
4Start the Windows Messenger (For 
Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (For 
Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users).
≥Click [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> 
[Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
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≥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 the MSN Messenger 
on an OS other than Windows XP.
≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected 
from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA 
mode is cancelled.
≥In the Camcorder is used Web Camera, video 
cannot be recorded onto a tape.
ªSetting up the Windows MessengerWhen 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.
1Click [Click here to sign in].
2Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 
[OK].
3Click [Next] when the [.NET Passport 
Wizard] dialog appears.
4Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
5After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the Windows Messenger.
6Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
7Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] 
menu.
≥When access is finished, close Windows 
Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. 
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
ªSetting up the MSN MessengerWhen 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.
1Click [Sign In].
2Type in your Sign-in name and password.
≥If you do not have your Sign-in name and 
password, click [Get one here] 
3Please carefully read the displayed 
contents and then proceed.
4After the setup is completed, sign in and 
start the MSN Messenger.
5Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the 
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is 
connected correctly.
6Click [Web Camera Settings...] in the 
[Tools] menu. 
7Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera 
Device] is selected.
≥For other information about MSN Messenger, 
please refer to Help.
≥When access is finished, close MSN 
Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. 
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
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Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 
(Optional Software)
Following Software is not supplied with the 
Camcorder;
≥LSFT0577 (DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE)
≥K1HA05CD0005 (USB Cable)
The Software allows you to capture a still image 
from your motion video on the tape and transfer 
to a PC. If you would like to order, please refer to 
page 
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ªOperating environmentOS:
IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with 
pre-installed; 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ 
Professional
Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition 
CPU:
Intel Pentium II/Celeron 300MHz or higher 
(including compatible CPU)
Graphic display:
High Color (16 bit) or more
Desktop resolution of 800k600 pixels or more
RAM:
32 MB or more (64 MB or more is recommended)
(128 MB or more are required for Windows XP 
(256 MB or more is recommended))
Free hard disk space:
At least 20 MB
Ports:
USB Terminal
Other requirements:
Mouse
≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be operated 
on Windows 2000.
≥When 2 or more USB devices are connected to 
a personal computer, or when devices are 
connected through USB hubs or by using 
extension cables, proper operation is not 
guaranteed.
≥When connected to the keyboard USB terminal, 
normal function may not be possible.
≥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 first time, select [Readme] 
from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> 
[Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3], and read any 
supplementary details or updates.
ªInstallation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 
(Optional Software)
1
Turn on the personal computer and start up 
Windows.
2Insert the CD-ROM into the Personal 
Computer’s CD-ROM drive.
≥Quit all applications.
≥The [Setup Menu] screen appears.
3Click [DV STUDIO].4Click [Next].
≥After reading the displayed contents, please 
carry out the installation according to 
instructions.
5After the completion of setup, click on 
[Finish].
≥Installation will be completed.
≥Sample data is installed concurrently with the 
DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software.
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ªTo Use DV STUDIO 3.1E-SEWhen using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE, use of the 
AC Adaptor is recommended for the power 
supply of the Camcorder.
1Set 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.
2Set [CAMERA] or [PLAYBACK] >> 
[USB FUNCTION] >> [DV STUDIO].
3Connect the Camcorder to your personal 
computer with USB Connection Cable.
4Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] 
>> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3] >> 
[DV Studio3].
≥If a shortcut 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.
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If you no longer need Software or 
Driver (Uninstall)
The screens may vary with the type of the OS.1Select [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.
2After software or driver is uninstalled, 
please restart your computer.
Notes
≥Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Messenger®, 
MSN Messenger® and DirectX® are either 
trademarks or 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.
≥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 Connection Cable while 
the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may 
freeze the software or destroy the data in 
transfer.
≥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.
≥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.
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≥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] in 
[Ports] or [Other devices], and select 
[Uninstall]. ([!DVC] will differ depending on 
the OS or operating environment of your 
personal computer.)
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Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
r: Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
Indication changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the u (v) 
Indication flashes.
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indication starts flashing.)
: Tape Recording Mode 
-21-: Tape Playback Mode -32-CINEMA: Cinema Mode -27-D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -24-MULTI: Multi Mode -30-P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -30-WIPE: Wipe Mode -30-MIX: Mix Mode -30-STROBE: Strobe Mode -30-TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -30-MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -30-MIRROR: Mirror Mode -30-STRETCH: Stretch Mode -30-SLIM: Slim Mode -30-NEGA: Negative Mode -30-SEPIA: Sepia Mode -30-B/W: Black & White Mode -30-SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -30-(PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -34-SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -20-LP: Long Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -20-INDEX: Index signal recording -34-S 1: Search Number -34-5k: Zoom Magnification Indication -23-AUTO: Automatic Mode -21-MNL: Manual Mode -27-EIS: Image Stabilizer -24-12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -20-MF: Manual Focus -29-ª: Back Light Mode -25-5: Sports Mode (Program AE) -27-7: Portrait Mode (Program AE) -27-4: Low Light Mode (Program AE) -27-Ω: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -27-º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) -27-REC: Recording -21-PAUSE: Recording Pause -21-: Self-Timer Recording -23-
: When connecting the Magic Wire 
Remote Control with Narration 
Mic (optional) to [REMOTE] Jack 
and the [TALK] Button is 
pressed, this indication appears. 
-22-!: Playback -32-;: Still Playback -33-%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback -32-&: Rewind/Review Playback -32-~, }: Slow Motion Playback -33-";, ;!: Still Advance Playback -33-*, ): Index Search -34-CHK: Recording Check -21-A.DUB!: Audio Dubbing -37-A.DUB;: Audio Dubbing Pause -37-BLANK: Blank Search -22-R!: Repeat Playback -50-2k%: Variable Speed Search -33-1/500: When you adjust shutter speed 
manually, this indication appears. 
-29-F2.0: When you adjust the F Number 
manually, this indication appears. 
-29-1: White Balance Adjustment Mode -28-z: Outdoor Mode -28-{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -28-MAGICPIX: MagicPix Function -26-0LUX MAGICPIX:
0 Lux MagicPix Function -26-Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -24-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -26-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -22-: Tele Macro -24-: Soft Skin Mode -26-VOLUME: Volume adjustment -32-3:30:45PM: Date/Time Indication -47-
ªTo 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). (
-18-) By repeatedly 
pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote 
Controller, you can change the Counter Display 
Mode.
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ªTo Display Date/Time IndicationTo display Date/Time Indication, set the 
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (
-18-)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indication.
ª 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]. (
-18-)
ª Progressive PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot 
Function in the following cases.
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
≥ Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥ 1/750 s or faster shutter speed
≥ When brightness is insufficient
≥ When the MagicPix Function is ON
≥ When the Portrait Mode is used
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
1Set [INITIAL] >> [INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
≥The initializing takes for a little while.
≥ After the initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indication appears.
≥ Initializing will not erase the clock setting (
-20-) 
that has been adjusted.
Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the 
Camcorder.
3 DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. 
-52-Y  (CHECK REC TAB):
The accidental erasure prevention switch 
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 switch to 
[SAVE].
Y  (TAPE NOT INSERTED):
No Cassette in inserted. 
-16-6  (LOW BATTERY):
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -14-0 : The built-in battery is low. -20-: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):
The video heads are dirty. -53-2END (TAPE END):
The tape came to end during recording. REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been 
selected. 
-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 (
-11-). This may solve the 
problem.
COPY INHIBITED:
Because the medium is  protected by a copy 
guard, images cannot be recorded 
correctly.
CASSETTE DOOR OPEN: Close the Cassette Compartment Cover 
before recording.
Notes and Hints
ªConcerning the Power Supply≥When the Camcorder is 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.
ª Inserting/Removing the Cassette≥In the case of using a previously recorded 
Cassette, you can use the Blank Search 
Function 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] Button.
≥ When closing the Cassette Compartment 
Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, 
such as a cable of an optional stereo 
microphone.
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ªAlarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] is 
set to [ON], confirmation/alarm beeps are issued 
as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from 
[OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥If you operate a wrong operation before or 
during recording.
ªRecording 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.
ªQuick 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 when a tape is not 
inserted even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp 
lights.
≥In the following cases, Quick Start is cancelled 
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 completely 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 completely be turned off.
≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color 
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of 
the recording.
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is 
in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the 
recording starts.
ªPhotoshot≥Photoshot Recording results in slightly inferior 
image quality.
ªSelf-timer Recording≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be 
emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing 
in the Self-timer Standby Mode.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Recording 
Start/Stop Button or Mode Dial, the Self-timer 
Standby Mode is cancelled.
ªZoom In/Out Functions≥When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording 
subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the 
Camcorder.
ªTele-Macro Function≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started 
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or [700k], 
the Tele-Macro Function with the magnification 
greater than 10k is available.
≥If a sharper focus cannot be achieved, adjust 
the focus manually.
In the following cases, the Tele-Macro 
Function is cancelled.
≥The zoom magnification becomes lower than 
10k.
≥Setting the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].
ªZoom Microphone Function≥The Zoom Microphone Function may not work 
effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud.
≥It does not work with an external microphone.
ªDigital Zoom Functions≥As the magnification of digital zoom increases, 
the quality of image may deteriorate.
≥White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom 
range.
ªImage Stabilizer Function≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate 
in a dimly lit place. In this case, the [EIS] 
Indication flashes.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness 
may change or colors may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that 
you turn the Image Stabilizer off.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when 
recording with a conversion lens attached, the 
Image Stabilizer Function may not work 
effectively.
ªBacklight 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 cancelled.
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ªMagicPix Functions≥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.
≥White Balance cannot be set.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital 
Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, it is 
recommended that you use the tripod.
≥The MagicPix Function makes the signal 
charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times 
longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that 
are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded 
brightly. For this reason, a bright dots may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not work. In 
this case, the [EIS] Indication flashes.
≥The Soft Skin Function and the Backlight 
Compensation Function cannot be changed.
ªWind Noise Reduction Function≥It does not work with the microphone on the 
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic 
(optional) nor an external microphone.
≥When it is set to [ON], directivity of microphone 
is regulated depending on the strength of wind 
to reduce wind noise.
ªCinema Function≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the 
recording angle.
≥If you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode 
on a wide-screen (16:9) format TV, playback 
size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV 
screen format. Please refer to the TV’s 
operating instructions for details.
≥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.
≥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.
ªProgram AE≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, 
you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-29-) or iris 
(-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 fluorescent light, mercury light or 
sodium light.
≥If you record a subject illuminated with strong 
light or a highly reflective subject, vertical 
lines of light may appear.
≥If the light is insufficient, the [5] Indication 
flashes.
Sports Mode/Portrait Mode
≥If you record a still picture in Progressive 
Photoshot Mode, the brightness and hue of 
the recorded still picture may become 
unstable.
≥If this mode is used for indoor recording, 
playback images may flicker.
Low Light Mode
≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be 
made brighter to a satisfactory degree.
Spotlight Mode
≥With this mode, recorded images may 
become extremely dark.
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may becomes whitish.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be whitish.
ªWhite BalanceIn the following cases, you cannot change 
White Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT2] to [SEPIA] or to 
[B/W].
≥When you set the Zoom to 10k or higher
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode
≥When you display a Menu
≥When you use the MagicPix Mode
In the following cases, the [1] Indication 
flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously 
adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. 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 
illumination.
ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment≥You may see vertical lines of light in the 
playback image of a brightly shining subject or 
highly reflective subject.
≥During normal playback, movement in the 
images may not look smooth.
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≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may become unstable, avoid 
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light 
or sodium light.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-26-) or 
Program AE Mode (-27-), you cannot adjust the 
shutter speed.
ªManual Iris Adjustment≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-26-) or 
Program AE Mode (-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 
cancelled.
ªDigital Effect Functions≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], 
changing the selected White Balance Mode is 
not possible. (
-27-)
≥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 (
-26-)
Multi-Picture Mode
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while 
self-recording Mirror Mode (
-23-) 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.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
If 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
ªPlaying BackRepeat Playback
If you continue to press the [1] 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].)Choosing Sound during Playback
You 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].
ªIndex 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.
ªPlayback Zoom Function≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with the 
Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Camcorder power or if you 
operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is 
automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being 
used, images that are output from the DV 
Terminal (
-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 Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions≥Signals of images to which digital effects are 
added during playback cannot be output from 
the DV Terminal (
-11-).
≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
ªPlaying 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.
ªAudio Dubbing≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot 
be dubbed.
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