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6Check the program folder to be installed, and 
then click “Next”.
7Click “Next”.
8Installation will start. When installation is 
complete, some notes will appear: Check the 
contents, and then click “x” at the top right of 
window.
The contents displayed on actual screen may 
differ from those in the figure.
9If your PC uses Windows® XP / 98 Second 
Edition / Me, a message that prompts you to 
restart will appear: Click “Finish” and then 
restart the PC.
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now 
complete.
If your PC uses Windows
® 2000 Professional, 
proceed with step 10.
ClickConfirm
Click
Click
Click
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10If your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, a 
message announcing the start for detecting 
device will appear: Click “Finish”. The detection 
of device will start, after which it will take 
several minutes for PC to detect the device. 
When detecting the device is complete, a 
message that prompts you to restart will appear: 
Click “Yes” and then restart the PC.
Installing the DVD-RAM driver is now 
complete.
Installing DVD-MovieAlbumSE
Software “DVD-MovieAlbumSE” is used to edit movies that conform to DVD video recording standard, 
and stills recorded on DVD-RAM disc.
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive of PC.
2Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open 
the folder where CD-ROM is stored.
3Open the DVD-MovieAlbumSE folder, and then 
double-click “Setup” or “Setup.exe”.
4The screen for installing “DVD-
MovieAlbumSE” will appear: Click “Next”.
5Carefully read the Software License Agreement: 
If you accept it, click “Yes”.
6Choose the TV broadcast system (NTSC or PAL), 
click “Next”.
Click
Click
Click
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7If you do not change the folder where the 
software is installed, click “Next”.
8If you do not  change the  program  folder  name, 
click “Next”.
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9  Check the contens, and th en click “Next”. Instllation will start.
If your PC uses 
Windows® 2000 Professional, a 
message announcing “READ ONLY FILE 
DETECTION MESSAGE” will appear:
Click “No”.
Proceed with installation. following the 
instructions on screen.
10A message for verifying whether a short icon is 
to be created on desktop will appear:
If you want to create one, click “Yes”, If not, 
choose “No”.
11Choose the restart option, and then click 
“Finish”.
If your PC uses Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 
Professional, set the user name to “Administrator 
(computers manager)”  (or user name with equivalent 
authorization), log on to PC, and then install the 
software (if you do not have authorization, consult your 
system manager.).
When using DVD-MovieAlbum sftware on Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, log on 
to your PC as Administrator or with a login name 
equally authorized. If you log on with a login name 
other than Administrator, you can not use DVD-
MovieAlbum.
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Installing MyDVD
1Insert the provided CD-ROM into the CD-ROM 
drive of PC.
2Use Windows My Computer or Explorer to open 
the folder where CD-ROM is stored.
3Open the MyDVD folder, and then double-click 
“Setup.exe”.
4The screen for installing “MyDVD” will appear: 
Click “Next”.
5After you accept the Software Licence 
Agreement, if you do not wish to change the 
folder where the software is installed, click 
“Next”.
6Check the contents, and then click “Next”. 
Installation will start.
7Click “Finish”, and then restart the PC.
Sonic Solutions Corporation, which developed 
MyDVD, recommends user registration of 
MyDVD, in order to offer appropriate support to 
customer. The guide for user registration will 
appear when you start MyDVD for the first time, 
or you can do it any time by accessing the 
following URL:
http://www.mydvd.com
(You will need the Internet connection for user 
registration.)
For registered customers 
http://support. sonic. com/login/
default. asp 
Telephone Customer Support (For registered 
customers only)
1-877-383-1124
9am-6pm Pacific Standard Time. USA 
(Weekdays only)
Click
Click
Click
Click
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Creating DVD Video on PC from DVD-RAM Disc 
Recorded on DVD Palmcorder
Using DVD-MovieAlbumSE and MyDVD, you can create a DVD video (DVD-R disc) from the images 
recorded on this DVD Palmcorder, following the procedure below:
1Insert a recorded DVD-RAM disc into the DVD 
Palmcorder, and connect the DVD Palmcorder 
to the USB terminal of PC.
2Start DVD-MovieAlbumSE, and edit the images 
on DVD-RAM disc as necessary.
3Right-click the thumbnail from which you wish 
to create a DVD video on the DVD-
MovieAlbumSE screen, and execute “Export”.
4The “Program Export” screen, shown below, 
will appear: Choose “Same Resolution” and 
check “Use DVD-Video” in the “Export Mode” 
setting box. Choose “704 × 480 (recommended)” 
for “Resolution”.
Note:Choose “Divide by Marker” in the “Option” box: Each 
scene of program recorded on the DVD Palmcorder 
will be saved as an independent movie file so that 
export can be executed at high speed. If you do not 
choose “Divide by Marker”, movie files may be unified 
and re-encoded, so it may take time to export them or 
the image quality may slightly deteriorate. DVD-
MovieAlbumSE may automatically encode a movie 
recorded in the XTRA mode containing rapidly 
moving scenes (8 Mbps or higher), regardless of the 
“Divide by Marker” setting.
Do not choose “Simple Export” in the “Export Mode” 
setting box: Choosing it may stop export midway.
5Click the Start button to start export.
6When export is complete, message “The file 
exporting was completed successfully.
Do you wish to create a ‘DVD-Video’ disc or an 
‘MPEG file’ disc?” will appear. Check the small 
box for “Eject the disc being used”, and then 
click “Yes”.
Insert a brand-new DVD-R disc into the DVD 
Palmcorder. 
7DVD-MovieAlbumSE will automatically end, 
and the “Export to Disc” screen will appear: 
Click the “Start” button.
“Program Expor t” Screen
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8MyDVD will automatically start. After a few 
moments, the exported scene will be 
automatically registered on the MyDVD editing 
screen:
Now you can change the DVD menu to the 
desired style, change the title, etc. on this editing 
screen.9Click the Burn button: Writing to DVD-R disc 
will start. When writing is complete, a DVD 
video disc will be created.
Then the disc cover of DVD Palmcorder will 
open automatically.
Note:The following table shows the recordable time on 8 cm 
DVD-R disc from MyDVD. The recordable time is shorter 
than that of 8 cm DVD-RAM disc because MyDVD always 
records audio in the LPCM format.
Movie quality mode of 
DVD-RAM disc in DVD 
PalmcorderRecordable time on 8 
cm DVD-R disc 
(using MyDVD)
STD Approx. 40 minutes
FINE Approx. 25 minutes
XTRA At least 18 minutes
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Subsidiary Information
Cleaning
Be sure to set the power switch to “POWER OFF” before cleaning this DVD Palmcorder.
●Cleaning LCD screen and camera 
lens
U s e  a  d r y,  s o f t  c l o t h  t o  w i p e  d i r t  o f f .  W h e n  c l e a n i n g  
the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch 
it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a 
defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, 
or damage the LCD monitor.
●If dust adheres to the viewfinder 
lens, remove it using a cotton swab.
Do not rub the lens with force: Doing so could 
scratch the lens.
●Do not use benzene or thinner to 
clean DVD Palmcorder case
The coating of case could peel off or the case could 
deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist 
cloth which has been completely wrung out. When 
using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions 
for use.
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Before Requesting Service
Check 1No movie can be recorded
Movie can be recorded  on ly on  DVD-RAM or DVD-R 
disc.
Check the following:
Is DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc inserted?Is power switch set to “O VIDEO”?Is the DVD-RAM disc in DVD Palmcorder write-
protected? Release the write-protect.
Does disc have remaining recording space?
If movie still cannot be recorded after the above check 
is clear, the disc may be damaged: Use another disc.
Check 2No still can be recorded
Still can be recorded only on DVD-RAM disc, SD 
Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.
Check the following:
Is DVD-RAM disc, SD  Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard inserted?
Is power switch set to match the recording medium?
− When using DVD-RAM disc:
Set to “
N PHOTO”.
− When using SD Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard:
Set to “
P PHOTO”.Is loaded DVD-RAM disc write-protected?When using SD Memory Card: Is it locked?Does disc or card have remaining recording space?
If still cannot be recorded after the above check is 
clear, the disc or card may be damaged: Use another 
disc or card.
Check 3Skip or search playback does 
not work well
If the temperature inside the DVD Palmcorder is high, 
normal operation may not be possible. Turn the DVD 
Palmcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn 
it on again for operation.
Check 4
 No operation can be  performed because the 
ACCESS/PC or CARD 
ACCESS indicator on this DVD 
Palmcorder remains lit or 
blinking.
 After disc or card is inserted, it  takes some time until 
recording is possible.
In the following cases, it will take more time than usual 
until operation is possible:
When disc or card is removed and then reinsertedWhen date changes (e.g., during the first recording 
of the day)
When the temperature is greatly different from the 
status of previous recording
When disc with scratches, dirt or fingerprints is 
inserted
When disc is subject to severe vibrationsWhen the battery or DC cord was disconnected 
instead of following the correct procedure using 
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Check 5No DVD Palmcorder operation
Is a fully charged battery pack attached?
Is the DVD Palmcorder powered from AC outlet?
Check 6No image in viewfinder
Is LCD monitor open?
No image will appear in viewfinder unless the LCD 
monitor is closed and securely locked to DVD 
Palmcorder.
Check 7No image appears on the LCD 
screen or in the viewfinder

Is DVD Palmcorder connected to PC using USB 
cable?
Unplug the USB cable.
Does DVD Palmcorder stop at the end of the scene 
to which wipe-out was set and played back?
Press the DISC NAVIGATION button.
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Error Messages 
A message may appear while you are operating the DVD Palmcorder. If a message appears, refer to the 
following table and take appropriate corrective action.
Messages on page 149 and later are arranged in alphabetical order.
MessageCause & TroubleshootingReference page
(1) Data error in a part of 
image file. Repair data 
now?
(2) Found error in image 
file. Repair data now?
(3) Data error in all 
image file. Repair all 
data now? It is possible that the system cannot normally complete writing of file 
when power is turned off for some reason during recording or 
editing (deleting, dividing or combining scenes, or creating play list). 
Selecting “YES” will automatically repair the video file, but even if 
“NO” is selected, the same message will appear when the DVD 
Palmcorder is turned on next time. (Do not remove the disc while the 
DVD Palmcorder is recognizing it: 
Ignoring this will deactivate the 
file repair function.)
Follow the instructions on screen, taking note of the following 
cautions:
Data may not be repaired, depending on the timing when power 
was turned off.
Data may not be repaired normally if data recorded on another 
recorder is mixed in.
The repaired data may be different from the original recorded 
content because of partial deletion of defective portion.
Since the date/time for repair is added to the repaired data (only 
the corrected portion for partial repair), the original date/time 
information will be lost.
Since all movies, and then all stills, are repaired, the order of 
recorded contents will be lost.
(In case of message (2) (3) only)
See *1 on page 156.
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(1) Disc is not formatted. 
If it formats, it becomes 
possible to use for 
camera.
(2) However, when you 
record from USB 
terminal, please do not 
for mat. 
(3) Format the disc now? DVD-R disc that was not initialized for camera use was inserted.
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(1) Error has occurred. 
Please restart.
Error has occurred. Try to restart the DVD Palmcorder using the 
following methods:
(1) Turn power off, remove the battery pack or AC adapter/charger 
and reattach it, and then turn power on again.
(2) Turn power off, and reinsert the disc. Then turn power on again.
( 3 ) T a ke  n o te  o f t h e n u m ber ( x xxx ),  a n d call 1-800-211-PANA.
 See *3 on page 156. 9, 39, 42, 43
(2) Error has occurred. 
Please reinsert a disc.
(3) Error has occurred. 
Error code No. xxxx. 
Please read the manual.
(4) ERROR xxxx
Battery pack is almost 
empty. Replace it.
Replace with a charged battery, or use AC adapter/charger to 
power the DVD Palmcorder.
38, 42
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