Panasonic Pv Vm202 Operating Instructions Manual

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PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
With this function, you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 
7 seconds each on the Cassette.
1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
2Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause 
Mode.
≥The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then 
switches back to the Recording Pause Mode.
≥PhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality.
ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode
With the Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode, you can record still pictures with 
higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function.
≥After setting [PROGRESSIVE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [ON] 
or [AUTO], press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. 
[æ] is displayed. 
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≥This Function may not work with some function settings. (l 60)
≥If you select Card Mode, [PROGRESSIVE] is set to [ON].
ªContinuous PhotoShot
If the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is held down with the [SHUTTER] of the 
Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] set to [ON], the Palmcorder will record still 
images without interruptions every 0.7 seconds until the button is released. 
≥The screen blinks and, at the same time, a shutter clicking sound is 
recorded. (This function, however, is not enabled when Progressive 
PhotoShot is set to [ON] or [AUTO].)
ªDigital Still Picture
When the [CAMERA STILL] Button 2 is pressed, images become still 
pictures. When the Button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is 
cancelled.
≥We recommend that you press the [CAMERA STILL] Button first at the 
position where you want to record the picture and then press the 
[PHOTO SHOT] Button.
≥For the still pictures taken in the Continuous PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still 
Picture Mode, PhotoShot index signals are not recorded.
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Zoom In/Out Functions
It gives special effects to the Palmcorder by Recording objects close by or 
with wide-angle shot.
1For wide-angle shots (zoom out):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W].
For close-ups (zoom in):
Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T].
≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.
≥Generally speaking, when the [W/T] zoom lever is pressed further towards 
[W] or [T], the zooming speed gradually increases.
Taking Close-up Shots of Small Subjects (Macro Close-up Function)
When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Palmcorder can focus on a subject 
that is as close as approximately 1.5 inches (35 mm) from the lens. With this, 
small subjects such as insects can be recorded.
≥For other notes, see page 60.

						

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Digital Zoom Function
This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects 
located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k magnification. With the 
Digital Zoom Function, you can select a magnification of 25k or 200k.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[D.ZOOM] >> [25
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≥25k: Digital zooming to 25k
≥200k: Digital zooming to 200k
2To zoom in or out, press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T] or 
towards [W].
≥As the magnification of digital zooming increases, the quality of image may 
deteriorate.
Canceling the Digital Zoom Function
Set [D.ZOOM] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-menu to [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 60.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function
If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you 
can use this function to correct for camera shake in these images.
≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this Function may not be able to 
stabilize images.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [EIS] >> 
[ON].
≥The [EIS] Indication 1 appears.
Canceling Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer
Set [EIS] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF].
EIS function may not work when...
≥Palmcorder movement is too extreme.
≥Recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes.
≥Recording in low light situations.
≥Recording a subject under a great amount of fluorescent light.
≥Recording a scene with very fast movement.
≥For other notes, see page 60.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Fade In/Out FunctionsFade In 1Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the 
beginning of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while the Palmcorder is set to 
the Recording Pause Mode.
≥The image fades out gradually.
2When the image is completely gone, press the Recording 
Start/Stop Button to start recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button about 3 seconds after starting 
recording.
≥The image reappears gradually.
Fade Out 2Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually, leaving a black 
screen at the end of a scene.
1Hold down the [FADE] Button while recording.
≥The image fades out gradually.2About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone, press 
the recording Start/Stop Button to stop recording.
3Release the [FADE] Button.
≥Fade in/out function cannot be used in MPEG4 Recording Mode (l38), 
PhotoShot Recording Mode, or Still Picture Mode (l21).
≥For other notes, see page 60.

						

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Cinema Function
This function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.
1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[CINEMA] >> [ON].
≥Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1
To Cancel the Cinema Mode
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Backlight Compensation Function
This prevents a recording subject from being recorded darker in backlight. 
(Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject.)
1Press the [BACKLIGHT] Button.
≥The [ª] Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed.
To resume normal Recording
Press the Backlight Button [BACKLIGHT].
≥When the [BACKLIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes 
brighter.
≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight Compensation 
Function is cancelled.
≥This function cannot be used when the Iris is set.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Recording in Special Situations
(Program AE)
Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> 
[PROG.AE] >> a desired Mode [
5], [7], [4], [Ω], [º].
≥The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed.
[5] Sports Mode 
1For Recording scenes involving quick movements, such as sports scenes.
[7] Portrait Mode 2
Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly 
out of focus.
[4] Low Light Mode 
3
Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness.
[Ω] Spotlight Mode 4Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight.
[º] Surf & Snow Mode 
5Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear 
picture.
Canceling the Program AE Function
Set [PROG.AE] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OFF]. Or, set the 
Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
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Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for Recording fast-moving subjects
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed 
Indication 
2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000
Card Mode 1/60–1/500 (or 1/30-1/500: for Mega Pixel Recording)
The standard shutter speed is 1/60 (or 1/30: for Mega Pixel Recording).
Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster 
and light level to be lower.
≥When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up to 1/500 can be 
used.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
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Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the iris Indication 2 
appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
Adjustable Range of the Iris
CLOSE (Closed), F16, ..., F2.0
OP (Opened), i0dB, ..., OPi18dB
When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker.
When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter.
The value to which idB is attached indicates a gain value. If this value is too 
large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Manual Focus Adjustment
Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus 
may not function well.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.
2Slide the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS].
≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) 2 appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the focus.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO].
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Recording in Natural Colors
(White Balance)
Depending on the scene or light conditions, the Automatic White Balance 
Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors. In such a case, 
the white balance can be adjusted manually.
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication appears.
2Press the [PUSH] Dial.
≥The [AWB] Indication appears.
3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode.
1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment [AWB]2 Indoor Mode (shooting under incandescent lamp)
3 Outdoor Mode4 Fluorescent light Mode5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication appears. Or, set the Mode 
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Adjusting White Balance Manually
When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate under 
the existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment 
mode. 
1Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.2Press the [PUSH] Dial.≥The [AWB] Indication appears.3Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [1] Indication 2 is 
displayed.
4Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject, and then 
keep the [PUSH] Dial pressed until Indication [
1] 
    stops 
flashing.
≥When the [1] Indication flashes after turning the Palmcorder on, the 
previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment
Rotate [PUSH] Dial until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the Mode 
Selector Switch to [AUTO].
ªAbout White Balance Sensor 
The White Balance Sensor determines the nature of the light source during 
recording.
≥Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording. 
Otherwise, White Balance will not work normally.
Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions 
may result in reddish or bluish images. Where the subject is found on the left 
but surrounded by many light-sources, Auto White Balance Adjustment may 
not operate properly. In such a case, we suggest that you adjust the White 
Balance.
1) The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode 
of this Palmcorder
2) Blue sky
3) Cloudy sky (Rain)
4) TV screen
5) Sunlight
6) White fluorescent light
7) Halogen light bulb
8) Incandescent light bulb
9) Sunrise and sunset
10) Candlelight
≥For other notes, see page 61.
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Digital Effect Functions
This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special 
effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 
2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode 
3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode
4) [MIX] Mix Mode
5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode 
≥Records images with a stroboscopic effect.
6) [MAGICPIX] Gain-up Mode 
≥Brightens images electronically.
≥Adjust focus manually when using this Mode.
7) [TRAIL] Trailing Effect Mode 
≥Records images with a trailing effect.
8) [MOSAIC] Mosaic Mode
≥Produces a mosaic-like image.
9) [MIRROR] Mirror Mode 
≥The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half.
Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
10) [NEGA] Negative Mode
≥The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative.
11) [SEPIA] Sepia Mode
≥Records a scene with a brownish tint, like the color of old pictures.
12) [MONO] Black & White Mode
≥Records an image in black and white.
13) [SOLARI] Solarization Mode
≥Records an image with a painting-like effect.
Selecting a desired digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or 
[EFFECT2] >> a desired digital effect.
Canceling the digital effect
Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] or 
[EFFECT2] >>[OFF].
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ªWipe Mode and Mix Mode
Wipe Mode:
Like a curtain is being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene 
gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene.
Mix Mode:
While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last 
recorded scene gradually fades out.
1Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX] after 
pressing the [MENU] Button.
≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears.
2Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start the 
Recording.
3Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the 
Recording.
≥The last scene is stored in memory. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication 
changes to[B] or [C].
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the 
Recording.
≥The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new 
scene.
≥For other notes, see page 61.
3) WIPE 4) MIX 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P
5) STROBE
6) MAGICPIX7) TRAIL
8) MOSAIC 9) MIRROR
10) NEGA 11) SEPIA
12) MONO 13) SOLARI
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ªMulti-Picture Mode
Strobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:
You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.
Manual Multi-Picture Mode 
2:
You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures.
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> 
[EFFECT1] >> [MULTI].....
1Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or 
[MANUAL].
When [STROBE] is selected:
≥Set the [SPEED] to a desired strobe speed.
[FAST]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 1 second
[NORMAL]: You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 1.5 seconds
[SLOW]:You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within 
approximately 2 seconds
≥If you set [SWING] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu to [ON], the 
intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the 
beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period, and it 
is useful for analyzing swing motion, etc., in sports.
When [MANUAL] is selected:
≥You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures.
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
3Press the [MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you 
want to capture.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] 
Button to record on the Cassette.
Deleting all the captured Multi-Pictures
While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button.
≥If [MANUAL] has been selected, press the [MULTI] Button after 9 pictures 
are displayed.
To Display the Multi-Pictures again
Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer.
To Delete Multi-Pictures one by one
(When pictures were captured in [MANUAL]
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When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still 
pictures are displayed, the picture captured last is deleted. If you keep 
pressing the [MULTI] Button, the pictures are deleted continuously.
≥After still pictures are deleted one by one, they cannot be displayed again.
≥For other notes, see page 61.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ªPicture-in-Picture Mode
You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen.
After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> 
[EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]......
1Select [P-IN-P] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu and set 
the position (
1234) where you want to insert a small still 
picture.
2Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
3Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and 
press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still picture.
≥A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture.
≥If the [P-IN-P] Button is pressed again, the small still picture is cleared.
4Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTO SHOT] 
Button to record on the Cassette.
≥For other notes, see page 61.
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VCR Mode
Playing Back
The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.
1Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in 
the VCR Mode.
≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1
2
Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape.
≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.
≥When the tape reaches the beginning, rewinding stops automatically.
3Press the [1] Button to start playback.
To Stop Playback
Press the [∫] Button 2.
≥If a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played back, the 
screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns appear.
ªAdjusting the Sound Volume
Until the [VOLUME] Indication 3 appears, keep pressing the [PUSH] Dial 
4. Then, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the volume. After the adjustment, 
press the [PUSH] Dial to make the [VOLUME] Indication disappear.
To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button 
to display the [VOLUME] Indication. Press the [T] Button to increase the 
volume or press the [W] Button to decrease the volume. The [VOLUME] 
Indication goes off 2 or 3 seconds after the adjustment is finished.
≥When the Playback Zoom Function is in use, the sound volume cannot be 
adjusted.
≥For other notes, see page 62.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back
ªCue/Review Playback
Cue Playback APress the [5] Button 1 during playback.Review Playback B
Press the [6] Button 2 during playback.
≥If the Button is held continuously, it turns to Cue Playback or Review 
Playback until you release it.
≥If the Button is pressed briefly, Cue Playback or Review Playback continues 
even when it is released.
ªHyper Check Function
If you press the [5] Button during fast-forwarding of the tape or the [6] 
Button during rewinding of the tape, Cue Playback or Review Playback 
continues for as long as the Button is held down.
ªVariable Speed Search Function
The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied.
1During playback, press the [1] Button.
≥[1k!] Indication appears. C
2
Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed.
The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search 
Function in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5k (slow 
playback, SP mode only), 1/3k (slow playback, LP mode only),1k, 2k, 5k, 
10k, and 20k.
≥The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller’s the 
[VAR.SEARCH] Button, the [π] Button and the [∫] Button.
Resuming Normal Playback
Push the [1] Button.
≥During Cue or Review Playback, fast-moving images may show mosaic-like 
noise patterns. This is not a malfunction.
≥The sound is muted during search.
ªRepeat Playback
If you hold down the [1] Button for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder 
switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears
 D. 
(To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to 
[OFF].)
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Slow Motion Playback
This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed.
1Press the [1] Button.
2Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥When the [E] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the 
reverse direction, while pressing the [
D] Button starts Slow Motion 
Playback in the forward direction.
Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately 1/5th of 
the normal speed.
Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately 1/3rd of 
the normal speed.
Resuming Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
This Palmcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame-advance 
playback.
1Press the [1] Button.
2Press the [;] Button.≥The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode.3Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote 
Controller.
≥With each pressing of the [E] Button, still pictures advance in the 
reverse direction. With each pressing of the [D] Button, still pictures 
advance in the forward direction. If either one of the Buttons is pressed 
continuously, still pictures advance continuously one frame at a time 
until the Button is released.
Resuming Normal Playback
Press the [1] Button or [;] Button.
ªJog Playback
By rotating the Jog Dial ([PUSH] Dial) 1 of the Palmcorder in the Still 
Playback Mode, still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the 
forward or reverse direction.
≥If the Palmcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes, 
the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from 
excessive wear and tear.
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Finding the End of a Recording
(Blank Search Function)
The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of a Recording on the 
Cassette quickly.
1Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES].
≥The [BLANK] Indication 1 appears.
≥Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene, the Palmcorder 
switches to the Still Playback Mode.
≥If there is no blank portion left on the Cassette, the Palmcorder stops at 
the end of the tape.
Canceling Blank Search prior to completion
Press the [∫] Button.
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Index Search Functions
To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically 
records index signals during recording, as explained in the following.
PhotoShot Index Signal
These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in 
PhotoShot Mode (l 21).
When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode (l 21), 
the index signal is not recorded.
Scene Index Signal
Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording 
after inserting a Cassette.
However, if the Palmcorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode, 
or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is 
not recorded.
≥If [INDEX] of [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu on the 
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [2HOUR], an index signal is 
recorded when Recording is restarted after a lapse of 2 hours or longer. If it 
is set to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after 
the date has changed since the last recording. (While the index signal is 
recorded, the [INDEX] Indication 
1 flashes for a few seconds.)
ªPhotoShot Index Search
1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[INDEX] >> [PHOTO].
2Press the [9] Button 1 or the [:] Button 2 on the 
Remote Controller.
≥With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in 
PhotoShot Mode are searched.
≥After Pictures with Sounds are played back for 4 seconds, the Palmcorder 
switches to the Still Playback Mode.
ªScene Index Search
1
11 1
Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> 
[INDEX] >> [SCENE].
2
22 2Press the [9] Button 1 or the [:] Button 2 on the 
Remote Controller.
≥When the corresponding Button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication 2 
appears, and searching of the subsequent scene marked with an index 
signal starts. Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index 
Search, the indication changes from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the 
scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched. After 
reaching the desired scene, playback starts automatically.
≥Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Top Scan
If the [9] Button or the [:] Button is pressed for more than 2 seconds, 
the Palmcorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the first 
few seconds of each. (To cancel, press the [
1] Button 3 or the [∫] Button 
4
.)
≥For other notes, see page 62.
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