Panasonic Pv Gs400 Operating Instructions Manual

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Indicators
Various functions and Camcorder status are 
shown on the screen.
r: Remaining Battery Power
≥When the battery power becomes low, the 
Indicator changes. When the battery is 
discharged completely, the u (v) 
Indicator flashes.
R0:45: Remaining Tape Time
≥Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. 
(When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the 
indicator starts flashing.)
: Tape Recording Mode 
-27-: Tape Playback Mode -44-: Card Recording Mode -29-: Picture Playback Mode -47-: PC Mode -59-WIDE: Wide Function -35-PRO.CINE: Pro-Cinema Function -35-FRAME: Frame Mode -28-CINEMA: Cinema Mode -35-D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -32-MULTI: Multi Mode -41-P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -41-WIPE: Wipe Mode -41-MIX: Mix Mode -41-STROBE: Strobe Mode -41-TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -41-MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -41-MIRROR: Mirror Mode -41-STRETCH: Stretch Mode -41-SLIM: Slim Mode -41-NEGA: Negative Mode -42-SEPIA: Sepia Mode -42-B/W: Black & White Mode -42-SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -42-(PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -46-SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -26-LP: Long Play Mode (Recording 
Speed Mode) -26-INDEX: Index signal recording -46-S 1: Search Number -46-MZ: Manual Zoom Mode -31-5k: Zoom Magnification Indication -31-AUTO: Automatic Mode -27-MNL: Manual Mode -35-: AE Lock Mode -39-EIS: Image Stabilizer -32-EIS: MEGA Image Stabilizer -29-MIC, AV IN: Audio Dubbing Input Display -53-12 bit, 16 bit: Audio Recording Mode -26-MF: Manual Focus -38-
PC
AE LOCK
MEGA
ª: Back Light Mode -33-5: Sports Mode (Program AE) -35-7: Portrait Mode (Program AE) -35-4: Low Light Mode (Program AE) -35-Ω: Spotlight Mode (Program AE) -35-º: Surf & Snow Mode (Program AE) -36-REC: Recording -27-PAUSE: Recording Pause -27-: Self-Timer Recording -31-: When connecting the Magic Wire 
Remote Control with Narration 
Mic to [REMOTE] Jack and the 
[TALK] Button is pressed, this 
indicator appears. 
-28-: External microphone supported 
by the Smart Accessory Shoe -12-LOW CUT: External microphone supported 
by the Smart Accessory Shoe 
(LOW CUT) 
-22-!: Playback -44-;: Still Playback -45-%: Fast-forward/Cue Playback -44-&: Rewind/Review Playback -44-~, }: Slow Motion Playback -45-";, ;!: Still Advance Playback -45-*, ): Index Search -46-CHK: Recording Check -27-A.DUB!: Audio Dubbing -53-A.DUB;: Audio Dubbing Pause -53-BLANK: Blank Search -28-R!: Repeat Playback -79-2k%: Variable Speed Search -45-1/500: When you adjust shutter speed 
manually, this indicator appears. 
-37-SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback -48-SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause -48-F1.7: When you adjust the F Number 
manually, this indication appears. 
-38-1: White Balance Adjustment Mode -36-z: Outdoor Mode -36-{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lamp) -36-MAGICPIX: Advanced MagicPix Function -34-0LUX MAGICPIX:
0 Lux MagicPix Function -34-: Zoom Microphone -32-WIND CUT: Wind Noise Reduction -34-: Zebra Pattern -39-: Picture Adjustment -39-æ: Progressive Photoshot Mode -28-: Tele Macro -32-
Z.MIC
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T.MACRO
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: Soft Skin Mode -34-PICTURE: Picture -47-TITLE: Title picture -49-WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (recording) -60-WEB : WEB CAMERA Mode (playback) -60-PRINT (Highlighted):
PictBridge Mode -56-VOLUME: Volume adjustment -44-3:30:45PM: Date/Time Indication
N (F, E): Photoshot Picture Quality (during 
Photoshot recording)
[F] means Fine, [N] means 
Normal and [E] means Economy. 
-30-0: Remaining Number of Photoshot 
pictures
: RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 
Recording 
-30-: Lock Setting -50-¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 
1 or more picture) -50-: [2288k1728] Image size
: [1600k1200] Image size
: [1280k960] Image size
: [640k480] 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.)
: 800 or more, less than 1024
: 1024 or more, less than 1280
: 1280 or more, less than 1600
: 1600 or more, less than 2048
: 2048 or more
 (Cyan): Photoshot Mode
 (Red): While Photoshot recording is 
activated
 (Green): While the card is being read
 (Red): An unauthorized card is inserted.
ß: Flash turned on 
-40-ßi:  Flash (setting to [i]) -41-ßj: Flash (setting to [j]) -41-ßA:  Flash (setting to [AUTO]) -40-ßAi: Flash (setting to [i] and [AUTO]) -40-,-41-ßAj: Flash (setting to [j] and [AUTO]) -40-,-41-: Video Flash turned off (when 
lighted yellow, the Flash Sensor 
determined that the light is 
needed) 
-40-,-78-£: Red Eye Reduction -41-
SOFT SKIN
2288
16001280640
640
SVGAXGASXGAUXGAQXGAPICTUREPICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
ªTo Change the Counter Display ModeBy changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] 
Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display 
Mode to Tape Counter Indicator [COUNTER] 
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indicator [MEMORY] 
(M0:00.00), or Time Code Indicator [TIMECODE] 
(0h00m00s00f). (
-23-) By repeatedly pressing the 
[DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Controller, you 
can change the Counter Display Mode.
≥You cannot reset the counter when the 
[C.DISPLAY] is set to [TIME CODE].
ªTo Display Date/Time IndicatorTo display Date/Time Indicator, set the 
appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (
-23-)
You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indicator.
ªTo 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]. (
-23-)
ªProgressive PhotoshotYou cannot use the Progressive Photoshot 
Function in the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode
≥Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1]
≥Digital Zoom range
≥1/750 s or faster shutter speed
≥When the Iris is [6dB] or more
≥Frame Mode
≥Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode
≥When the [ ] Indication is displayed and the 
brightness of the subject is insufficient
≥When the MagicPix Function is ON
≥When Portrait Mode is used
Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
1Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
[CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [INITIAL] >> 
[INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
≥Initializing takes a little while.
≥After initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indicator appears.
≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting (
-26-) 
that has been adjusted.
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Warning/Alarm Indicators
If any one of the following indicators lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the 
Camcorder.
3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE):
Condensation has occurred. 
-83-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. 
-18-6 (LOW BATTERY):
The Battery is low. Recharge it. -16-0: The built-in battery is low. -26-: (NEED HEAD CLEANING):
The video heads are dirty. -83-2END (TAPE END):
The Tape came to an end during recording.
REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE):
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been 
selected. 
-16-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. Use 
projection on the Lens Cap to press the 
[RESET] Button (
-13-). This may solve the 
problem.
CARD FULL:
Card does not have sufficient memory 
remaining.
Select Picture Playback Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
NO CARD:
Card is not inserted.
NO DATA:
There are no recorded files on 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 media is protected by a copy 
guard, images cannot be recorded correctly.
CANNOT USE USB
CHANGE MODE:
The USB Cable is connected to the 
Camcorder in Card Recording Mode.
CANNOT OPERATE:
You are attempting to turn the Camcorder 
off while connecting the USB Cable to the 
Camcorder.
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 [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed 
when you are recording on a Tape and 
while inserting a Title.
NO TITLE:
Titles are not recorded.
UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE:
You are attempting to perform Title In 
Function when RapidFire Consecutive 
Photoshot function is set.
UNABLE TO WRITE
(WIDE MODE):
You are attempting to record S1 signal 
pictures (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing 
the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
FILE LOCKED:
You are attempting to erase protected files.
CARD LOCKED:
The write protection switch on the SD 
Memory Card is set to [LOCK].
DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial in 
PC Mode while connecting the USB Cable 
to the Camcorder.
PC DOES NOT SUPPORT USB2.0:
In the MotionDV STUDIO Mode, your 
personal computer does not support USB 
2.0 Hi-Speed.
CAN NOT USE USB:
You are attempting to connect the USB 
Cable while the DV Cable is connected.
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CAN NOT OPERATE
(AE LOCK MODE):
You are attempting to press the 
[ADVANCED MAGICPIX] Button with 
setting the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] 
Switch to [AE LOCK].
UNABLE TO WRITE
(WIDE/PRO CINEMA MODE):
You are attempting to press the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button with setting the 
Wide/Pro-Cinema Function in Tape 
Recording Mode.
CHANGE TO 640k480:
You are attempting to use the function to 
record still pictures which is not available 
unless the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to 
[640k480].
PRINTER ERROR:
Check the connected printer.
THERE IS NO INK:
There is no ink. Check the connected 
printer.
THERE IS NO PAPER
There is no paper. Check the connected 
printer.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.
ªInserting/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] mark.
≥When closing the Cassette Compartment 
Cover, do not get anything caught in the cover, 
such as a cable of the Magic Wire Remote 
Control with Narration Mic.
ªAlarm SoundsWhen [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu on the [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or 
the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] is set to [ON], 
confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON] Switch from 
[OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps 4 times
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or 
during recording.
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.
ªFrame Moving Pictures (Frame Mode)≥It is not possible to use the digital modes of 
[EFFECT1]. (-41-)
≥Set [REC MODE] to [NORMAL] for regular 
recording.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to 
[1280k960], you cannot set to the Frame Mode.
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ªRecording on a Card≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot 
be copied.
≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 
1/100.
Photoshot
≥When you record pictures in the Tape 
Recording Mode, the brightness of the picture 
may differ from the one recorded in the Card 
Recording Mode.
≥Sound cannot be recorded.
≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is 
JPEG.
≥If [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY] is selected for 
recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on 
a playback image depending on the image 
content.
≥It may not be possible to play back a mega-pixel 
still-picture recorded by this Camcorder with 
another Camcorder.
≥When there is a high-contrast object ahead or 
behind the subject in the focus area, the subject 
may not be in focus. In this case, move the 
high-contrast object out of the focus area.
≥When the Picture size is set to [2288k1728], 
[1600k1200] or [1280k960], the scene around 
the subject can be recorded wider than that in 
[640k480].
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] 
in the Tape Recording Mode, the effect set in 
Fade In/Out Function cannot be recorded on the 
recorded still pictures.
To record still pictures clearly
≥When zooming in on the subject with 
magnification of k4 to k12 or higher, it is 
difficult to reduce slight jitters when holding the 
Camcorder by hand. We recommend 
decreasing the zoom magnification and 
approaching the subject when recording.
≥When recording still pictures, hold the 
Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep 
arms stationary at your side to ensure you do 
not shake the Camcorder.
≥You can record stable pictures without jitter 
using a tripod and the Remote Controller.
About the Shutter Chance Mark
≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear in 
manual focus mode.
≥When the subject is not easily focused, focus on 
the subject manually.
≥You can record still pictures on the card even if 
the Shutter Chance Mark does not appear. 
However, images may be recorded without 
being focused.≥The Shutter Chance Mark does not appear or 
may not be displayed in the following cases.
≥When the zoom magnification is high.
≥When the Camcorder is shaken.
≥When the subject is moving.
≥When the subject stands against the light 
source.
≥When close subjects and far subjects are 
included in the scene.
≥When the scene is dark.
≥When there is a bright part in the scene. 
≥When the scene is filled with only horizontal 
lines.
≥When the scene lacks contrast.
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 
pictures recordable depending on the 
[BURST MODE] setting.
≥When using a card formatted by other 
equipment, intervals between pictures may 
become large.
≥If recording or erasing pictures is repeated 
many times, intervals between pictures may 
become large. In this case, back up your 
important data on a PC, and format your card 
using this Camcorder.
≥Intervals between recording pictures may 
become large depending on the card. We 
recommend using a Panasonic SD Memory 
Card.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to 
[1280k960]/[1600k1200]/[2288k1728], the 
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be 
used.
ªQuick Start≥About half the amount of electricity used in 
normal recording is consumed during the Quick 
Start Standby Mode. Therefore, the available 
recording time will be shortened when you 
activate the Quick Start Standby Mode.
≥When the Camcorder is left in the Recording 
Pause Mode for 5 minutes, it will switch to 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 
cases:
≥A tape and a card are not inserted while in 
Tape Recording Mode.
≥A card is not inserted, while in Card 
Recording Mode.
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≥When you rotate the Mode Dial or remove the 
battery, Quick Start Recording Lamp is turned 
off and Quick Start Mode is canceled. However, 
if the Camcorder is turned on and the 
Tape/Card Recording Mode is set, the Lamp 
turns on and Quick Start Mode is restored.
≥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 completely turned 
off.
≥If the Camcorder is not operated for 
approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start 
Recording Lamp lights, the Lamp will go off and 
the Camcorder will be completely turned off.
≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color 
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of 
the recording.
≥The zoom magnification differs from when it is in 
the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the 
recording starts.
ªSelf-timer Recording≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the [INITIAL] 
Sub-Menu is set to [ON], the beep sound will be 
emitted along with Recording Lamp flashing in 
the Self-timer Standby Mode.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, Mode Dial or 
Recording Start/Stop Button, the Self-timer 
Standby Mode is cancelled.
≥In the Card Recording Mode, the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not work even if it 
is pressed halfway. However, the subject is 
focused in the Focus Area.
ªZoom 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.
≥When the MagicPix Functions are activated or 
the Shutter speed is set to 1/15 or lower, the 
zoom operation with the Multi Manual Ring is 
disabled.
ªTele-Macro Function≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started 
during recording.
≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [30k] or [700k], 
the Tele-Macro Function with a magnification 
greater than 12k 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 
12k.
≥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.
≥Does not work with an external microphone.
ªDigital Zoom Function≥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≥When you press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 
halfway in the Card Recording Mode, the Image 
Stabilizer Function works more effective. 
([ EIS] Indication appears.)
≥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 (not supplied) 
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.
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.
≥In the Card Recording Mode, using the 
MagicPix Functions is not possible.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] 
in the Tape Recording Mode, the Photoshot 
recording is disabled.
≥When using the MagicPix Functions, you cannot 
use the Built-in Flash.
≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in 
[EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Functions, it 
is recommended that you use a tripod.
≥The MagicPix Functions make the signal 
charging time of CCD longer up to 16 times 
longer than usual, so that the dark scenes that 
are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded 
brightly. For this reason, bright dots may be 
seen, but this is not a malfunction.
≥The White Balance setting, the Soft Skin 
Function and the Backlight Compensation 
Function cannot be changed.
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ªWind Noise Reduction Function≥Does not work with the microphone on the 
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic 
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.
ªWide/Pro-Cinema Function≥You cannot use these modes when recording 
on the card.
≥The Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used 
simultaneously with the following functions.
≥Progressive function
≥Cinema Mode
≥The Pro-Cinema Mode cannot be used 
simultaneously with the following functions.
≥Digital Effect Function 1
≥MagicPix Functions
≥When the Pro-Cinema Mode is set, the 
[REC MODE] is set to [FRAME] and the 
[BASS ENHANCE] is set to [6dB] automatically.
≥When you use a TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3, 
using the Wide/Pro-Cinema Mode is not 
recommended. (The image will be stretched 
vertically.)
ªCinema Function≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the 
recording angle.
≥If you play back a 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 
lower.
≥Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is 
displayed.
≥Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be 
used simultaneously.
≥Using 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 (-37-) or iris 
(-38-).
≥Using the MagicPix Functions 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] Indicator 
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 become 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 12k or higher.
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode.
≥When you display a Menu.
≥When you use the MagicPix Mode.
In the following cases, the [1] Indicator 
flashes:
≥The flashing indicates that the previously 
adjusted White Balance setting is still active. 
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.
≥Because the color and brightness of the 
playback image may become unstable, avoid 
recording under fluorescent light, mercury light 
or sodium light.
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≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (-34-) or 
Program AE Mode (-35-), you cannot adjust the 
shutter speed.
Card Slow Shutter Mode
≥The subject may not be focused in dark scenes 
with less luminance or scenes with less 
contrast.
≥Buttons cannot be activated except the 
[OFF/ON] Switch, the Mode Dial and the 
[AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch while the 
Camcorder is focusing on the subject.
≥When you take a picture of people at night, you 
can achieve adequate brightness for both the 
people and the background in the picture by 
using the flash in the Card Slow Shutter Mode.
ªManual Iris Adjustment≥Depending on zoom magnification, there are iris 
values that will not be displayed.
≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (
-34-) or 
Program AE Mode (-35-), 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.
ªRecording with Fixed Brightness
(AE Lock)
≥If you rotate the Mode Dial after the AE Lock is 
set, the setting values may be changed.
≥When the AE Lock function is set and you 
record the subject with the flash activated, the 
shutter speed is fixed to 1/500 even if you set it 
to 1/750 or more.
≥You cannot use the MagicPix Functions.
ªAdvanced FunctionsZebra Pattern
≥When the Surf & Snow Mode of Program AE or 
Backlight Compensation is used, the Zebra 
Pattern no longer serves as the general 
reference for adjusting the brightness.
≥When the Zebra Pattern appears on a face of a 
person wearing a white shirt, and if you adjust 
the Zebra Pattern on the white shirt to make it 
disappear, the face of the person recorded may 
become too dark.
Picture Adjustment
≥You cannot use the Picture Adjustment when 
setting the Digital Effect 2.
≥You cannot use the Picture Adjustment when 
the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch is set to 
[AUTO].≥Settings once performed will remain valid so 
long as the [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] Switch 
is set to [MANUAL]. It is therefore 
recommended that the Picture Adjustment be 
checked prior to recording at the [MANUAL] 
setting.
Microphone Sensitivity Level
≥When this setting is changed, the 
[AUDIO LEVEL] setting on the [RECORDING] 
Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] will 
likewise be changed.
≥If the last three Bars of the [LEVEL (MIC)] 
Indication light red, the sound is distorted. 
Select a lower setting for [GAIN] or set [MODE] 
to [AUTO] or [MNL (AGC)].
≥It is recommended that you check through the 
headphones before recording to ensure that the 
sound is not distorted.
Bass Enhancer
≥It can be activated only when you use the 
built-in microphone.
≥In Tape Playback Mode, it can be activated only 
when you use Audio Dubbing Function with the 
built-in microphone.
≥When you use the Pro-Cinema Function, it is 
fixed to [6dB].
ªUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash≥The available range of the Flash is 
approximately 3 to 7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 meters) in a 
dark place. Pictures will appear dark when they 
are recorded using the Flash at distances 
greater than 7.5 feet (2.5 meters).
≥Object of recording may appear dark if Flash is 
lighted in front of white background.
≥Using the Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 
s or faster to 1/500.
≥Do not carry the Camcorder with the Flash 
popped up.
≥Do not cover the flash with your hand.
≥In the following cases, using the Flash is not 
possible:
≥While Recording
≥Demo Mode 
-23-≥Multi-Picture Mode -42-≥RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function -30-≥MagicPix Function -34-≥When the Color Bar is displayed.
≥The picture may become out of focus in a dark 
place. In this case, adjust the focus manually.
≥Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or Wide 
Conversion Lens (not supplied) can block flash 
light and may cause vignetting effect.
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≥The Camcorder, even when its Flash has been 
turned off, automatically determines whether the 
flash light is necessary or not by detecting the 
ambient brightness. (If it determines that the 
flash light is necessary, the [ ] Indication is 
displayed in yellow.)
≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ß
A], [ßAi] or [ßAj] 
Indicator is displayed, the Flash can be lit. 
(When flashing in white, the Flash is charging.) 
When the [ ] Indication is displayed, the Flash 
will not be lit.
≥Charging the Flash takes 4 seconds maximum 
after lighting.
≥When the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed or Title is 
created, Flash is also lit.
≥When the flash mode is set to Auto mode and 
the Shutter Speed, Iris or Gain is adjusted, the 
Indication ([ß
A] etc.) may disappear and the 
Video Flash may not be lighted.
Using the Video Flash (not supplied)
≥Using the Flash outdoors or with backlight or 
other bright conditions may result in white 
blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. In this 
case, either adjust the iris manually or use the 
Backlight Compensation Function.
≥Using the Video Flash (not supplied) enables 
you to record still pictures farther than 8 feet 
(2.5 meters) in a dark place. The available 
range is approximately 3 to 13 feet (1 to 
4 meters).
≥The Video Flash (not supplied) and the Auto 
Pop-up Flash cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When using the Video Flash (not supplied), the 
shutter speed, the iris and the white balance 
become fixed.
≥When the Video Flash is ready, the [ß] Indicator 
appears on the screen of the Camcorder.
≥The brightness of the Video Flash cannot be 
adjusted.
≥Also refer to the operating instructions of the 
Video Flash carefully.
ªRed Eye Reduction Function≥Even if the [RED EYE] is set to [ON], you still 
may get red eye phenomenon depending on the 
recording condition.
ªDigital Effect Functions≥If you have set [EFFECT2] to [B/W] or [SEPIA], 
changing the selected White Balance Mode is 
not possible. (
-36-)
≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the 
Picture-in-Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture 
Mode.
≥During Digital Still Picture Mode, Digital Effect 
Functions cannot be set.
≥When the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] 
in the Tape Recording Mode, pictures cannot be 
recorded with Photoshot although the Digital 
Effect Functions are set.
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] 
on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible.
≥When the MagicPix Mode is set (
-34-)
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect 
Function is not possible.
≥Title In
Multi-Picture Mode
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while 
self-recording Mirror Mode (
-28-) 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 Multi pictures will be cut 
off slightly.
Picture-in-Picture Mode
≥If the Mode Dial is operated, the smaller picture 
disappears.
≥Titles cannot be inserted into the smaller 
picture.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
If one of the following operations is 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!] Indicator 
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] to 
[OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to 
the [PHONES] Jack (
-13-) on the Camcorder. In 
this case, no sound (including warning and 
shutter sounds) will be emitted through the built-in 
speaker of the Camcorder.
Choosing Sound during Playback
You can select the sound setting 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)
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≥If you dub a tape recorded at [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 Function≥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 (
-14-) are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of the 
image deteriorates.
≥During 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 (
-14-).
≥You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while 
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
ªPlaying Back a Card ≥The file format supported by this Camcorder is 
JPEG. (Not all JPEG formatted files will be 
played back.)
≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the 
screen becomes white.
≥If you attempt to play back a file recorded in a 
different format or if file data is defective, the 
whole display becomes bluish and the 
[UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indicator 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 reduced.
≥When playing back a non standardized file, the 
Folder File Number may not be displayed.
≥When changing the picture size to 640k480 
with PC, black bars may appear, depending on 
the playback device.
ªSlide Show≥Playback time may take longer than usual 
depending on the picture.
ªCreating a Title≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to a size other than 
[640k480], a title cannot be created.
≥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 appear well 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.
ªAdding 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 size other than 640k480 pixels 
cannot be displayed.
≥When the title or the Multi screen is displayed, 
recording and playback cannot be performed.
≥During external input or 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 connecting the cable to the 
Camcorder.
ªDPOF≥Perform the DPOF Settings with your 
Camcorder.
≥Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little 
time. Wait until the [ACCESS] Lamp goes out.
ªLock 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.
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