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10) Sound Volume 
≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of 
playback sound from the built-in speaker or 
headphones. (l 42)
11) Date/Time Indication (l27, 83)12) Recording Mode
≥AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector 
Switch is set to [AUTO]. (l 28)
≥MNL: This appears when Mode Selector 
Switch is set to [MANUAL]. 
(l35, 36, 37)
Electronic Image Stabilizer [EIS] (l32)
Audio Dubbing Input Display [MIC/AV IN] 
(l50)
Audio Recording Mode [12bit/16bit] (l 27)
13) Manual Focus [MF] (l 37)
Backlight Mode [ª] (l 33)
Program AE Mode
≥5: Sports Mode (l 35)
≥7: Portrait Mode (l 35)
≥4: Low Light Mode (l 35)
≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l 35)
≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l 35)
14) White Balance Mode
≥1: Last manually adjusted White 
Balance setting (l 37)
≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 37)
≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 37)
≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under 
incandescent lighting) (l 37)
15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 36)
16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 36)
17) MagicPix Mode [MAGICPIX] (l 34)
18) Progressive PhotoShot
TM Mode [æ] (l30)
19) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l31)
Wind Noise Reduction [WIND CUT] (l34)
WIND CUTZ.MIC MAGICPIX
MF ª13)EIS MNL12)
19)
1/500
F2.415) 14)
16)
17)
18)
VOLUME  
11)
10)
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20)
21)
23)
24)PICTURE
100-0012
  F 15 640640 SF
22)SLIDE!
µ
PICTURE
20) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/
TITLE] (l56, 61)
21) Folder-File Number (l 57)
22) Card File Indications 1 (CARD PB Mode)
≥SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback (l60)
≥SLIDE;: Slide Show Playback Pause 
(l60)
≥M.SLIDE!: Manual Slide Show Playback 
(l60)
≥M.SLIDE;: Manual Slide Show Playback 
Pause (l60)
23) Card File Indications 2 (CARD PB Mode)
≥Image size [ ] (l57)
When you playback a scene recorded on a 
Palmcorder with a picture size specification 
different from the one stated above, the 
following indications should be displayed. If 
the size of the picture is from 640 pixels to 800 
horizontal pixels, the [ ] Indication will be 
displayed; if picture size is 640 pixels or lower, 
the scene should be displayed without any 
indication of picture size. 
≥:[640k480] Image size
≥: From 800 to 1024 pixels
≥: From 1024 to 1280 pixels
≥: From 1280 to 1600 pixels
≥: From 1600 to 2048 pixels
≥: Over 2048
≥Number set DPOF [00] (l 65)
DPOF setting & Slide Show
¥ (White): DPOF Setting completed (set to 1 or 
more pictures) (l 65)
¥ (Green): Slide Show Settings completed 
(l60)
¥ (Blue): DPOF Setting (set to 1 or more 
pictures)/Slide Show Settings both 
completed (l60, 65)24) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode)
≥MPEG4 Picture Quality [ ,  ,  ]
≥Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E] 
(l53)
(Card PhotoShot Recording) [F] is Fine, [N] 
is Normal, [E] is Economy in abbreviated 
terms.
≥Remaining number of Card PhotoShot 
Pictures [000] (l52)
≥Recording in Card PhotoShot [ ] 
(red) (l52)
≥Recording the Moving Picture [ ] 
(red) (l55)
≥Recording Voice [ ] (red) (l54)
≥Memory Card is not inserted [ 
(, )] (flashing in red) (l51)
≥Card PhotoShot is ready to record [ 
(, )] (cyan) (l52)
≥File number [No.000] (l57)
≥Lock setting [ ] (l63)
640
640
640SVGAXGA
SXGA
UXGA
QXGA
NFSF
PICTUREPICTURE
MPEG4
VOICE
PICTURE
MPEG4VOICEPICTURE
MPEG4VOICE
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							83 ªChanging the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the 
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the 
Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication 
(0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), 
and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f).
≥You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the 
Remote Controller repeatedly to change the 
Counter Indication.
ªDisplaying Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate 
Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the 
[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu.
≥You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button on 
the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or 
change the Date/Time Indication.
ªChanging the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] 
Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All 
Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum 
Display.
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Initializing the Modes
You can change the Menu settings back to the 
shipping condition.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS 2] >> 
[INITIAL SET] >> [YES].
≥The initializing takes a while.
≥After the initializing is completed, the 
[COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps.
≥Initializing will not erase the clock setting that 
has been adjusted.
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Warning/Alarm Indications
If any one of the following indications lights up or 
flashes, please check the condition of the 
Palmcorder.
EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] 
Indication appears, eject the 
Cassette.
Y CHECK REC TAB:
The erasure prevention tab on the 
inserted Cassette is open (that is, 
set to [SAVE]).
When you are attempting to do 
audio dubbing on the unrecorded 
(blank) portion of the tape, or you 
are attempting to do dubbing on the 
Cassette whose tab is set at 
[SAVE]. (l50, 67)Y TAPE NOT INSERTED:
No Cassette is inserted. (l 20)
X LOW BATTERY MODE:
The Battery is low. Recharge it. 
(l18)
0: The internal lithium battery is low. 
(l27)
2 END/TAPE END:
The tape ended during recording.
REMOTE/
CHECK REMOTE MODE:
Wrong Remote Controller Mode has 
been selected. (l 17)
CANNOT REC LP-MODE:
Because the original recording was 
done in LP Mode, audio dubbing 
cannot be performed. (l 50)
INCOMPATIBLE DATA:
This Cassette is incompatible or 
contains copy-guard.
Because the medium is protected 
by a copy guard, images cannot be 
recorded correctly.
°: If this Indication appears, return the 
LCD Monitor to the original position 
in order to check the specific 
content of the Warning/Alarm 
Indication.
AV INPUT RECORDING:
When you are attempting to record 
on the Memory Card during dubbing 
(l 66) on the Cassette.
NO CARD: There is no Memory Card inserted.
PLEASE WAIT:
When reading of the Memory Card 
(playback, format, when using the 
Multi-Picture Function). (l 56, 65)
CARD ERROR:
The Memory Card is not compatible 
with the Palmcorder.
CHECK SELECT SWITCH:
You are attempting to record a tape 
in VCR Mode, with the combination 
of modes set with the [TAPE/CARD/
CARD MODE] Selector, this 
Indication appears. Pressing the 
Recording Start/Stop Button with 
[PICTURE] in Camera Mode. 
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[MPEG4] or [VOICE] in Camera 
Mode. Pressing the Recording 
Start/Stop Button with [TAPE] and 
[PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode. 
Pressing the PhotoShot Button with 
[PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode.
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FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a 
locked picture. The locked picture 
cannot be deleted.
WRITE PROTECTED:
When you are attempting to write 
the data on an SD Memory Card 
whose write protection switch is set 
at [LOCK].
NO  PICTURE: There are no pictures in the Memory 
Card.
NO MPEG4 DATA:
There are no moving pictures in the 
Memory Card.
NO VOICE DATA:
There is no voice data in the 
Memory Card.
NO TITLE: There are no titles in the Memory 
Card.
NO SPACE LEFT:
Card does not have sufficient 
memory remaining.
Select Card Mode and delete 
unnecessary files.
t: You are attempting to play back 
data which is not compatible with 
this Palmcorder. (l 56)
DEW DETECTED:
Condensation has occurred. (l 93)
: NEED HEAD CLEANING:
The video heads are dirty. (l 93)
PUSH THE RESET SWITCH:
Irregular mechanism is detected.
Press the [RESET] Button.This may 
solve the problem.
You are attempting to record to a 
Memory Card formatted with other 
equipment (like a Personal 
Computer). Format the Memory 
Card with this equipment.
NEEDS TO BE SERVICED:
Disconnect the power supply and 
request service.
CONNECT USB CABLE:
The [WEB CAMERA] Button is 
pressed with USB Cable 
unconnected. Connect the USB 
Cable to the Palmcorder and the 
Personal Computer.DISCONNECT USB CABLE:
You are pressing the Recording 
Start/Stop Button, the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button or the 
[TITLE] Button in the WEB 
CAMERA Mode. You are pressing 
the [TITLE] Button in Camera Mode 
or VCR Mode with a USB Cable 
connected. You are attempting to 
record on a Card with a USB Cable 
connected.
CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE:
It is not possible to operate the 
[OFF/ON/MODE] Switch in the 
WEB CAMERA Mode.
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Notes & Precautions
ªAlarm Sounds (l 24)
When [BEEP SOUND] on the 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu on the 
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON], 
confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows.
1 Beep
≥When you start recording
≥When you switch the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch 
from [OFF] to [ON]
2 Beeps
≥When you pause recording
2 Beeps for 4 times
≥If you perform a wrong operation before or during 
recording
ªInserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l 20)
≥In the case of using a previously recorded 
Cassette, you can use the Camera 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 to record.
≥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 CLOSE] Button.
≥When closing the Cassette Compartment Cover, 
do not get anything caught in the cover, such as a 
cable of an optional stereo microphone.
ªRecording Check (l 28)
≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the 
same as the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) used 
for the recording. Otherwise the playback images 
will be distorted.
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							85 ªCamera Search 
(l 28)
≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain 
mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon 
that is characteristic of digital video and not a 
malfunction.
≥If the recording speed Modes (SP/LP) of previous 
recording and new recording are different, 
playback images may be distorted.
ªQuick Start (l 29)
≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute 
amount of electricity is consumed.
≥This Function is not activated in the following 
cases even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp 
lights:
≥A tape is not inserted, while the Tape Mode is 
set.
≥A Card is not inserted, while the Card Mode is 
set.
≥In the following cases, Quick Start is temporarily 
cancelled when the Quick Start Mode is set. Set 
the Camera Mode again, and the Quick Start 
Mode will be restored.
≥Set to the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode
≥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 
Palmcorder will turn off.
≥If the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately 
30 minutes after the Quick Start Recording Lamp 
lights, the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will 
turn off.
≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color 
may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of 
the recording.
ªSelf-timer Recording (l 30)
≥When [BEEP SOUND] on the 
[OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Sub-Menu on the 
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to 
[ON], a beep sound will be emitted along with the 
Recording Lamp flashing in the Self-timer Standby 
Mode.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the 
Self-timer Standby Mode is cancelled.
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Function 
(l 30)
≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly 
rewound point from where you press the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥When you change to the still picture Mode, you will 
hear a click. This is the sound of the iris closing 
and not an indication of malfunction.
≥If you record still pictures in Progressive 
PhotoShot
TM Mode when your Palmcorder is set 
to Program AE, the brightness of the images may 
vary.
≥The picture may be blurred when recording a 
scene with many horizontal lines or fine patterns.
≥Using the MagicPix Function cancels the 
Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function.
About [PROGRESSIVE] Setting
≥When the [æ] Indication is displayed, you can use 
the Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function.
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]:
You can use the Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function 
at any time. In this case, however, the following 
functions are disabled.
≥[EFFECT1] Digital Effect Modes
≥Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM]
≥1/750 or faster shutter speed
When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [AUTO]
You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot 
Function in the following circumstances.
≥When the zoom magnification is approximately 
10k or higher
≥When the shutter speed is 1/750 or faster
≥When [EFFECT1] is set to [WIPE], [MIX], 
[STROBE], [GAIN UP], [TRAIL], [MOSAIC], 
[MIRROR]
≥When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen
ªZoom In/Out Functions (l 31)
≥By pressing the [W/T] zoom lever to [W] or to [T] in 
Recording Pause Mode, you can zoom 1-10k at 
the maximum speed of 1.8 seconds.
≥During recording, you can zoom 1-10k in as short 
a time as approximately 2.5 seconds.
≥During considerably fast zooming, the image may 
become out of focus temporarily.
≥When you are using a high amount of zoom, a 
sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject 
is approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) or more away from 
the Palmcorder.
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							86 ªElectronic Image Stabilizer Function 
(l 32)
≥Under conditions of dim lighting, the Electronic 
Image Stabilizer Function will not operate 
correctly. In such a case, the [EIS] Indication will 
flash.
≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may 
change or colors may not look natural.
≥After-images may appear.
≥We recommend that you turn off the Image 
Stabilizer function when a Tripod is in use.
≥By setting [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] 
Sub-Menu to [GAIN-UP], you can disable the 
Image Stabilizer function. In this Case, the [EIS] 
Indication flashes.
≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate 
when using MagicPix. In this case, the [EIS] 
Indication flashes.
≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording 
with a conversion lens attached, the Image 
Stabilizer Function may not work effectively.
ªCinema Function (l 33)
≥Using the Cinema Function 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.
≥The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is 
displayed.
≥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.
ªMagicPix Function (l 34)
≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented 
in a time-lapse-like manner.
≥Focusing must be adjusted manually.
≥Use this function only in situations where there is 
limited light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or 
aim at the sun. The Palmcorder can be seriously 
damaged.
≥The Progressive PhotoShot
TM Function is 
automatically turned off.
≥The Continuous PhotoShot Function cannot be 
used.
≥White Balance cannot be set.≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted.
≥The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in 
[EFFECT1] cannot be set.
≥The Image Stabilizer does not function.
≥When recording with the MagicPix Function, using 
a tripod is recommended.
≥MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time 
of CCD up to 25 times longer than usual, so that 
dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eye can 
be recorded brightly. For this reason, bright dots 
may be seen, but this is not a malfunction.
ªProgram AE (l 35)
≥If any of the Program AE Modes are selected, you 
cannot adjust the shutter speed or iris.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or 
Low Light Mode with Gain Up Mode [GAIN UP].
≥When using Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or 
Low-Light Mode, using the MagicPix Function 
cancels this mode.
Sports Mode
≥During normal playback, the image movement 
may not appear 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 of the 
recorded still picture may become unstable.
≥If these modes are 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 turn out 
to be extremely dark.
≥If the recording subject is extremely bright, its 
recorded image may turn out to be washed 
out.
Surf & Snow Mode
≥If the subject is extremely bright, its recorded 
image may turn out to be washed out.
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							87 ªManual Shutter Speed Adjustment 
(l 36)
≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback 
image of a brightly shining subject or highly 
reflective subject.
≥During Normal Playback, transition from one 
scene to another may not appear smooth.
≥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 either Gain up Mode, Program AE 
Mode or MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the 
shutter speed. If the shutter speed is adjusted 
manually, this setting will be cancelled.
ªManual Iris Adjustment (l 36)
≥Depending on zoom magnification, the iris value 
may not be displayed correctly.
≥If you are using Program AE Mode 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.
ªWhite Balance (l 37)
In the following cases, you cannot change White 
Balance:
≥When you set [EFFECT1] of [DIGITAL EFFECT] 
Sub-Menu on the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] 
Main-Menu to [GAIN UP] or [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.
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.
ªDigital Effect Functions 
(Camera Mode) 
(l39)
≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], 
[MIX] or [TRAIL] of [EFFECT1] together with the 
digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the 
[DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu.
≥If you set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] 
Sub-Menu to [GAIN UP], you need to adjust the 
focus manually. However, you cannot adjust the 
shutter speed and cannot select White Balance.
≥You cannot use Sports Mode, Portrait Mode or 
Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode [GAIN UP].
≥If [EFFECT2] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] 
Sub-Menu is set to [B/W] or [SEPIA], the selected 
White Balance Mode cannot be changed.
≥Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture-in 
Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode.
In the following cases, using the [EFFECT1] on 
the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not 
possible.
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON]
≥When the MagicPix Mode is set
In the following cases, using the Digital Effect 
Function is not possible.
≥Card Mode
≥Title In
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (l 40)
If either one of the following operations is carried 
out, stored images will be erased, and Wipe and Mix 
Functions cannot be used.
≥Use the Camera Search Function
≥Press the [STILL] Button
≥Switch the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector.
P-IN-P Mode (l 40)
≥If the Palmcorder power is turned off, the smaller 
picture will disappear.
≥A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture.
Multi-Picture Mode (l 41)
≥When [PROGRESSIVE] on the 
[CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu is [ON], 
Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used.
≥If the [MULTI] Button is pressed while 
self-recording Mirror mode (l 29) 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 images recorded in Multi Mode 
deteriorates slightly.
≥Multi Mode cannot be used in still picture mode.
≥The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut 
off slightly.
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							88 ªListening to Playback Sound 
Through Headphones
If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape 
through headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/
OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and 
connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Jack on 
this Palmcorder. In this case, no sound (including 
warning sounds and shutter sounds) will be 
reproduced through the built-in speaker of the 
Palmcorder. When the A/V Cable is inserted into the 
AV Jack, the internal speaker works. 
ªSelecting the Sound during 
Playback 
(l42, 49)
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] 
on the [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO:  Stereo Sound (main sound and 
subsound)
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] setting, playback sound 
becomes stereo sound regardless of whether 
[12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX] or to [AUDIO OUT].
ªPlayback Zoom Functions (l 45)
≥You cannot adjust volume with the Remote 
Controller in Playback Zoom Mode.
≥If you turn off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from 
VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom 
Mode is automatically cancelled.
≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, 
images that are output from the DV Terminal or 
Digital Still Picture Terminal are not enlarged.
≥As you enlarge an image, the quality of image 
suffers.
≥During the Playback Zoom Function, the Variable 
Speed Search Function cannot be used with the 
Remote Controller.
ªIndex Search Functions (l46)
≥Index Search may not be possible at the beginning 
of tape.
≥Because PhotoShot Index Signals are not 
recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous 
PhotoShot Mode, the PhotoShot Index Search 
Function cannot be used for these still pictures.
≥Scene Index Search may not function properly if 
the interval between 2 scene index signals is 
shorter than 1 minute.
≥For the still pictures taken in the Continuous 
PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still Picture Mode, 
PhotoShot index signals are not recorded.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions 
(l47)
≥Revised signals of images to which digital effects 
are added during playback cannot be output from 
the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
≥You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function 
while playing back the non-recorded portion of 
tape.
Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l48)
≥The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
≥Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output 
through DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture 
Terminal.
≥If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi 
screen cannot be created.
≥When signals are input from S-Video Input/Output 
Jack or Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi 
screen cannot be re-displayed.
≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or 
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack cannot be 
displayed on a multi screen.
≥If you switch the Palmcorder from the Index 
Multi-Picture Mode over to the Camera Mode, the 
setting of [SCAN MODE] on the 
[MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of the 
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is 
automatically set to [STROBE].
ªAudio Dubbing (l 50)
≥The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
≥Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be 
dubbed.
≥If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape 
is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed 
when this portion of the tape is played back.
≥If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position 
where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to 
make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function 
(l 96), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically 
when the tape reaches this position.
≥In the case of importing data recorded with Audio 
Dubbing to a Computer using the Computer’s 
software program, only the original sound (ST1) 
may be imported, depending on the software 
program.
Microphone Jack
When audio dubbing is carried out through an 
external microphone or audio equipment, connect it 
to the [MIC] Jack. In this case, the built-in 
microphone of the Palmcorder will be turned off.
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							89 ªRecording on a Card 
(l 52 – 55)
≥Do not touch the connector terminal located on the 
back of the card.
≥Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory 
Card.
≥A card that was formatted with this Palmcorder 
may not be usable in other equipment. If this 
happens, please format the card with the 
equipment with which the card is to be used. 
Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest 
that you take the precautionary measure of storing 
important images in your personal computer.
≥In the Card PhotoShot mode, the Palmcorder 
automatically saves the file numbers (100-0012, 
etc.) along with the pictures. A file number is 
recorded with each picture as a running number.
≥If the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is set 
to [CARD], the Palmcorder is automatically turned 
off when you leave it for about 5 minutes without 
performing any PhotoShot recording.
≥When the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector is 
set to [CARD], you cannot record to the Tape.
≥During automatic copying tape pictures onto a 
Card, the number of pictures that can still be 
recorded on the Card is displayed. When it 
becomes [0], the Tape is set to the Recording 
Pause Mode.
≥Pictures with wide-screen format signals cannot 
be copied.
Card PhotoShot (l 52)
≥Sound cannot be recorded.
≥The Progressive Function is set to [ON].
≥Even if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the 
Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture.
≥The shutter speed ranges from 1/60-1/500.
≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
≥A Card formatted with other equipment (like a 
Personal Computer) might be unusable or it might 
take more time for recording. We recommend that 
you use this equipment to format it.
≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is 
JPEG. (Not all the JPEG formatted files will be 
played back.)
The following functions are not possible.
≥Zoom Microphone Function (l31)
≥Digital Zoom (l31)
≥Digital Effects/Functions (l39)
RapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots (l53)
≥When the [BURST MODE] is set to [ H], the 
[PROGRESSIVE] is automatically set to [OFF], 
and when [ L], the [PROGRESSIVE] is set to 
[ON].
≥One more still picture may be recorded after you 
release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥When the [BURST MODE] is set to [ H]:
≥The screen does not become still for each 
frame.
≥Even if [CINEMA] is set to [ON], the black bars 
cannot be recorded on top and bottom of the 
picture.
≥The RapidFire
TM Consecutive Still Shots and Title 
Function cannot be used simultaneously.
≥When the [SELF TIMER] is set to [ON], the 
Palmcorder records the maximum number of 
pictures recordable depending on the 
[BURST MODE] setting.
Voice (Voice Recording Function) (l54)
≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.
≥The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed 
[L] and [R] of the stereo sound.
≥The continuous recording time for voice depends 
on the capacity of the memory card. (24 hours, 
max.)
≥More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated 
as [R:99h59m].
Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) (l55)
≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is 
ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played 
back.)
≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.
≥More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated 
as [R:99h59m].
≥When Remaining Time Indication becomes 
[R:0h00m], [NO SPACE LEFT] Indication appears. 
Recording may not be started.
≥The shutter speed is adjustable within the range of 
1/60 to 1/500 while recording moving pictures 
(MPEG4).
≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, 
adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100.
≥The picture size of the moving picture (MPEG4) is 
set to be:
[SUPERFINE]: 320k240
[FINE]: 176k144
[NORMAL]: 176k144
≥When attaching to email, we recommend the file 
size to be less than 1MB.
[SUPERFINE]: approximately 15 seconds
[FINE]: approximately 20 seconds
[NORMAL]: approximately 1 minute
Others
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≥The following functions are disabled.
≥Self-timer (l30)
≥Zoom Microphone Function (l31)
≥Digital Zoom (l31)
≥Fade In/Out Function (l32)
≥Digital Effect Functions (l39)
≥Title In/Creation (l61)
≥Even if the [CINEMA] is set to [ON], the black bars 
cannot be recorded on top and bottom of the 
picture.
≥The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed 
[L] and [R] of the stereo sound.
ªRecording to a Card from other 
equipment 
(l54)
If you set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector 
to [CARD], you can use the Card PhotoShot 
Function for externally input signals. (Not during 
recording.)
≥Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the 
image.
≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the 
image may seem to move backward momentarily, 
but this does not affect the recording.
≥If the [VOICE] Indication is displayed, recording to 
a Card is not possible.
≥While recording with analog input, a Card 
PhotoShot Function cannot be used.
ªCard Playback (l 56)
≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the 
screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE], 
[NO MPEG4 DATA] or [NO VOICE DATA] 
Indication appears depending on the mode 
selected.
≥If you attempt to play back if file recorded in a 
different format or if file data is defective, the [k] 
Indication and the [CARD ERROR] Indication 
could appear as a warning.
≥When the pictures recorded by another 
Palmcorder are played back with this Palmcorder, 
the size of the pictures may be different from the 
recorded size.
≥This Palmcorder can also play back the 
Mega-Pixel still pictures up to 2560k1920 size 
recorded with the other equipment. However it 
takes longer than usual time, and the picture may 
not be playable.
≥When playing back a nonstandardized file, the 
Folder-File Number may not be displayed.
≥When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture 
with fast moving subject or zooming operation, the 
image seem to stop momentarily, or a mosaic like 
pattern may appear. This is not a malfunction.≥MPEG4 data or Voice data will not be output from 
DV Terminal.
≥MPEG4 data cannot perform Cue/Review 
Playback, Slow Motion Playback (forward direction 
and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback 
(forward direction and reverse direction) or Jog 
Playback.
≥During automatic copying of tape pictures onto a 
card, the remaining number of pictures that can 
still be recorded on the Card is displayed. When it 
becomes [0], the tape is set to the Recording 
Pause Mode.
≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on a 
camera other than this camera, “k” may be 
displayed when they are played back. If the [1] 
Button is pressed in this case, “!” will be 
displayed for a few seconds and the next image 
will be displayed.
≥For the still images recorded on the camera other 
this camera, the mega-pixel image size may be 
displayed.
≥If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously 
for a long time, the playback may stop in the 
midway and the video camera may freeze while a 
still picture is being displayed. If this happens, 
press the [RESET] button.
≥When performing Cue or Review Playback of 
voice data, the Playback elapsed time may not 
correspond to the actual recording time of the 
sound.
≥When playing back an MPEG4 or voice data 
recorded by other equipment, a part of the 
playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--].
ªVoice Power Save (l24)
≥Voice Power Save Function automatically shuts off 
the monitor to reduce the power consumption 
when no operation is being performed in the Voice 
Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] 
on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Menu is set to 
[ON], the power save function is activated, and the 
screen turns off in a few seconds after operations, 
such as play or recording, are performed.
≥The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled 
when any operation is performed.
≥Do not forget to turn off the power.
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