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Movies are not 
recognized by 
application in PC.Make sure the power switch of this DVD Palmcorder is set to “
 
VIDEO”, “ PHOTO” or “ PHOTO”.
The DISC EJECT button 
is not valid when the DVD 
Palmcorder is connected 
to PC.While the DVD Palmcorder is connected to PC, use Explorer to right-
click the DVD Palmcorder drive icon and execute “Eject”.

The DVD-RAM drive of 
DVD Palmcorder cannot 
be opened by PC 
Explorer or application. 
Error appears. Disc 
cannot be ejected.If DVD-MovieAlbumSE is running, terminate it.

When the time stamp of 
file in DVD-RAM is 
viewed on PC, it is 
different from the actual 
recording time.The file system of this DVD Palmcorder is operated on Greenwich 
Mean Time (GMT), and time lag information has not been set. With 
Windows
® as of January, 2003, the time stamp of file viewed on 
Explorer looks different from the actual recording time. The actual 
recording time will appear for date/time indication on playback 
screen.
When DVD-
MovieAlbumSE is 
started, “Disc in Drive X: 
cannot be used” 
appears.A disc other than DVD-RAM is loaded in drive: DVD-MovieAlbumSE 
cannot be used for media other than DVD-RAM.
Click the “Preference” button in the dialog box, click the “Device 
Setting” tab to choose the drive where DVD-RAM disc is loaded in 
the “Drive Select” column, and then click “OK”.
An image that should 
have been recorded 
does not appear when 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE is 
started.Click the “Preference” button at top right of DVD-MovieAlbumSE 
screen, click the “Device Setting” tab to choose the drive where 
DVD-RAM disc is loaded in the “Drive Select” column, and then click 
“OK”.

“DISC ERROR” appears 
when releasing write-
protect.A disc that was write-protected using the write-protect setting tool 
(WPTOOL) equipped with the UDF driver on the CD-ROM provided 
with this DVD Palmcorder cannot be released on this DVD 
Palmcorder as is. Use the write-protect setting tool on PC to release 
the write-protect.

“USBNTMAP.SYS not 
found” appears while 
installing USB driver.You have designated a folder which is different from that for 
Windows® when installing USB driver: Designate the correct folder.
No USB HS (high speed) 
connection even when 
USB2.0 card is used.Make sure that you have already installed the driver provided with 
the USB2.0 card.
You will need to install the driver provided by USB2.0 card maker in 
order to operate the USB2.0 card at HS (high speed).145
Executing “Expor t” on 
DVD-MovieAlbumSE will 
interrupt reading 
midway.Do not choose “Simple Export”: If you do, reading will stop midway.

When executing “Export” 
on DVD-MovieAlbumSE, 
it will take time to read.If stills are included in the range of “export”, it may take more time 
because data must be re-encoded and read. 
If “Divide by Marker” is not chosen, it may take some time because 
data will be read while being re-encoded.145
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
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“Hardware Removal” 
results in error.Exit Windows® once, and then disconnect the DVD Palmcorder. If 
your PC uses Windows® 2000 Professional, the problem may be 
solved if you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 3 or later.
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
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Miscellaneous
SymptomCause and CorrectionReference 
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Power does not come on, 
or no operation occurs by 
pressing button.Execute system reset (press the RESET button). 164
Has the DVD Palmcorder been subjected to impact?
The DVD Palmcorder could be damaged. Please contact us.171
The date and time are 
incorrect.Has the DVD Palmcorder been left unused for a long period of time?
The internal backup memory battery may be discharged: 
Charge it.50
No scene can be deleted. Is the cursor placed on the scene to be deleted?
If the selected scene (framed in red) exists, that scene will be deleted 
even if you use yellow cursor to select any scene. Check the colors 
of cursors and bar graph on the thumbnail screen.98
Disc cannot be removed. Did you detach the battery pack or AC adapter/charger before 
setting the power switch to “POWER OFF”?
Connect the battery pack or AC adapter/charger, set the power 
switch to “

VIDEO” and then “POWER OFF”, and remove the disc.42, 47
DVD Palmcorder cannot 
be operated from remote 
control.Is the remote controller pointed at the infrared receiver on DVD 
Palmcorder?
Point it at the infrared receiver to operate the DVD Palmcorder.37
Is the infrared receiver on DVD Palmcorder exposed to direct 
sunlight or strong fluorescent light, etc.?
The remote controller cannot operate the DVD Palmcorder when 
strong light strikes the infrared receiver. Adjust the place or angle of 
the DVD Palmcorder.37
Is there battery pack in the remote controller?
Also check the polarities of battery pack. The battery pack could be 
dead: Try replacing it.36
Is the DVD Palmcorder powered?
Tu r n  i t  o n .47
Disc cover cannot be 
closed.Is disc correctly inser ted?
Was disc inserted from wrong direction?
Remove the disc and then reinsert it.43
Operating sound is heard 
cyclically.This sound is heard because the disc is cyclically operated and does 
not indicate a fault.
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System Reset
If the DVD Palmcorder does not operate normally, perform “System Reset”: The DVD Palmcorder may 
recover to normal. “System Reset” will reset all settings to factory defaults. The date and time will also be 
reset: Set the date and time again before using the DVD Palmcorder.
1Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn 
the DVD video camera/reorder off.
Detach the battery 
pack or AC adapter/charger.
2Use a fine tipped pen to hold down the reset 
button for several seconds.
All settings will be reset.
Note:Do not press the reset button with undue force.
●List of setting items
* Some items will not appear depending on the disc or card inserted.
ItemDefaultSetting 
method
Camera Functions Setup Program  AE Auto P.  82
White Bal. Auto P. 83
ElS On P. 85
Dig.Zoom 40× P. 86
Wind Cut Off P. 87
Record Functions Setup VIDEO Mode FINE P. 88
Quality FINE P. 89
Input Source CAMERA P. 90
PHOTO Input Field P. 90
Self Timer Off P. 91
OSD Output On P. 92
Date Setup Date Mode M/D/Y P. 51
Date Set JAN 1 2003 00:00AM P. 50
LCD Setup Brightness P. 93
Color Level P. 93
Initial Setup Beep On P. 94
Power Save Off P. 94
Record LED On P. 95
Language English P. 95
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Major Specifications
DVD PalmcorderInformation for your safety
Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V
Power Consumption: Recording (FINE)
4.7 W (When using Viewfinder)
5.7 W (When using LCD Monitor)
CCD 1/4-inch interlaced
Total number of pixels: approx. 680,000
Number of effective pixels
movie: approx. 340,000
still: approx. 310,000
Lens F1.8-2.5, f = 1/8”-1-1/4” (3.15-31.5 mm)
Filter diameter: 1-3/16” (30.5 mm)
Focus Auto/Manual
Zoom Optical 10×, 40×-240× with digital zoom added (40× for still)
Required minimum illumination 12 lx (3 lx : When Low Light mode is selected)
Viewfinder 0.44-inch color TFT (approx. 110,000 pixels)
LCD monitor 2.5-inch color TFT (approx. 120,000 pixels)
Electronic image stabilizer Electronic type
Shutter speed 1/60 - 1/4000 second (movie)
Self-timer recording Still recording only
External microphone jack ø3.5 mm stereo mini-jack: (a plug-in power type microphone 
cannot be used)
Recording mode Movie (with sound)
Still (with DVD-RAM disc, SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard)
Maximum 
recordable time 
(per side)DVD-RAM disc approx. 18 minutes (XTRA)
approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
DVD-R disc approx. 30 minutes (FINE)
approx. 60 minutes (STD)
approx. 30 minutes (LPCM)
Maximum number of 
recordable stillsDVD-RAM disc 
(per side)999. However, if movies and stills are mixed on one disc, the 
recordable number will decrease.
SD  Memory  Card Varies depending on the recording quality and the type of card. 
(P. 29)
Recording format DVD-RAM disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard 
(MPEG 1 Audio layer 2)
Still: Simultaneous recording, conforming to DVD video 
recording standard (704 × 480 pixels) and JPEG 
(640 × 480 pixels)
DVD-R disc Movie: Conforming to DVD video recording standard
(when MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 or LPCM* is selected)
Card Still: Conforming to JPEG (640 × 480-pixel) standard
Audio playback format MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, linear PCM, Dolby AC3
Recording medium
8 cm DVD-RAM disc (conforming to DVD-RAM Ver. 2.1 Book 2.1)
8 cm DVD-R disc (conforming to DVD-R for General Ver. 2.0)
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
Jacks Video/audio input/output × 1,  External microphone input × 1, 
USB terminal (connected to PC USB por t) × 1
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The MPEG 1 Audio layer 2 format is an option of DVD video standard. If your DVD player does not conform to 
MPEG 1 Audio layer 2, record in LPCM mode and the finalized DVD-R disc can later be played back on that DVD player.
AC AdapterInformation for your safety
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
USB USB2.0 compliant (max. 12Mbps)
Battery system Lithium-ion
Dimensions 
(W × H × D)approx. 2.24(W) × 3.5(H) × 5.28(D)inch
(57(W) × 89(H) × 134(D) mm)
(excluding projections)
Operating temperature (humidity) 32-104 °F (0-40 °C) (less than 80%).
32-86 °F (0-30 °C) when connected to PC
Maximum time when connected to PC approx. 30 minutes
Storage temperature 16.8-140 °F (-20-60 °C)
Weight approx. 1,058lbs (480 g) (without battery pack or disc)
Total weight when recording approx. 1,246lbs (565g) (when using CGA-DU14A battery 
pack)
Provided accessories AC adapter/charger, battery pack, AV/S input/output cable, 
remote controller, button type battery for remote controller, lens 
cap, lens cap string, shoulder belt, power cable, DC cord, ferrite 
core, software CD-ROM, USB cable, 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (in 
Round DVD Holder)
Power Source: AC 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 19 W
0.5 W (When not in use)
DC Output: DC 7.9 V, 1.4 A
(DVD Palmcorder operation)
DC 8.4 V, 0.65 A (Battery Charging)
Dimensions (W × H × D) approx. 2.40(W) × 1.26(H) × 3.58(D) inch
(61(W) × 32(H) × 91(D) mm )
Weight: approx. 0.231 lbs. (105g)
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Introduction to Optional Accessories
Palmcorder Accessory System
*Please refer to page 38 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.
*NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may vary by country. Please consult your local dealor.
Accessory#FigureDescription
LM-AK60U 8cm DVD-RAM
LM-PK30U 8cm DVD-R
CGA-DU07A/1B* mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
CGA-DU14A/1B* 1360mAh/Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack
RP-SDH512U1A
RP-SDH256U1A
RP-SD128BU1A
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA512 MB SD Memory Card
256 MB SD Memory Card
128 MB SD Memory Card
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
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Information on Round DVD Holder
This DVD Palmcorder cannot use a square adapter, such as for 8 cm DVD-RAM disc (DRMS-V28R), 8 cm 
DVD-R disc (DR30.1P): Remove the disc from square adapter and set it in Round DVD Holder, referring 
to the instruction sheet of disc.
●Removing disc from square adapter
Note:Refer to page 78 if you want to correctly set the removed disc in Round DVD Holder that can be used in this DVD 
Palmcorder.
(Example 1)
(Example 2)Snap off and 
remove lock pin
Slide the disc obliquely upward 
so that it is not caught by claws.
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Index
Numerics
240× (Dig.zoom) ............................................ 86
40× (Dig.zoom) .............................................. 86
8 cm DVD-R disc ........................................... 24
8 cm DVD-RAM disc ..................................... 24
A
AC adapter/charger ....................................... 42
ACCESS/PC indicator ............................ 52
,55
Add (edit) .....................................................123
All programs ................................................ 116
Auto (program AE) ........................................ 82
AUTO button ................................................. 63
Auto-focus ..................................................... 59
AV input/output jack ...................................... 74
B
Backlight correction ....................................... 62
BATTERY EJECT button .............................. 39
Battery pack .................................................. 38
Attaching to DVD Palmcorder ................ 39
Charging ................................................ 38
Recordable time on DVD Palmcorder .... 40
Removing from DVD Palmcorder .......... 39
Setting Up .............................................. 38
Beep .............................................................. 94
Black & White fade ...................................... 107
Brightness ..................................................... 93
C
Camera Functions Setup ............................... 82
Capacity ...................................................... 128
Card
Available ................................................ 27
Capacity ........................................ 29
,128
Category .............................................. 132
Format ................................................. 129
Handling ................................................. 27
Quality .................................................... 89
CARD ACCESS indicator .............................. 55
CHARGE indicator ........................................ 38
Cleaning ...................................................... 147
Color Level .................................................... 93
Connecting
to Other AV Device ................................ 67
to TV ...................................................... 74
Copy ............................................................ 111Create ......................................................... 119
D
Date and time ................................................ 50
Date setup ..................................................... 50
Defaults ......................................................... 96
Delete (edit) ................................................. 124
Delete (play list) .......................................... 126
Delete (scene) .................................... 103
,123
Detail (scene) .............................................. 115
Dig. zoom ...................................................... 86
Diopter control ............................................... 48
Disc ............................................................... 24
Available ................................................ 24
Capacity ................................................. 28
Finalize Disc ........................................ 131
Format ................................................. 129
Handling ................................................ 26
Protect ................................................. 128
Update Control Info. ............................ 130
DISC EJECT button ...................................... 45
Disc guide ..................................................... 43
Display .......................................................... 64
Information LCD .................................... 64
Scenes information .............................. 115
Viewfinder .............................................. 48
Divide .......................................................... 110
DPOF .......................................................... 113
DVD-R ........................................................... 24
DVD-RAM ..................................................... 24
E
Edit (play List) ............................................. 123
EIS ................................................................ 85
EXPOSURE button ....................................... 61
Exposure control ........................................... 61
External microphone jack .............................. 54
F
Fade ............................................................ 107
Ferrite core .................................................... 54
FIELD (PHOTO Input) ................................... 90
Finalize Disc ................................................ 131
FINE (VIDEO Mode) ..................................... 88
FOCUS button ............................................... 59
Format Disc ................................................. 129
FRAME (PHOTO Input) ................................ 90
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G
Go To (during playback) ................................ 72
Go To (on Disc Navigation) ......................... 127
Grip Belt ........................................................ 34
I
Information display mode .............................. 64
Infrared receiver ............................................ 37
Initial Setup .................................................... 94
Input Source .................................................. 90
L
Language ...................................................... 95
Lens cap ........................................................ 35
Lock ............................................................. 112
Low Light (Program AE) ................................ 82
LPCM (VIDEO Mode) .................................... 88
M
MENU button ................................................. 81
MF ................................................................. 59
Move ............................................................ 125
O
Optical 10× zoom lens ................................... 19
OSD Output ................................................... 92
P
PHOTO Input ................................................. 90
Play (play list) .............................................. 121
Play (program) ............................................. 117
PlayList ........................................................ 119
Add scenes .......................................... 122
Add scenes (submenu) ........................ 123
Create .................................................. 119
Delete .................................................. 126
Delete scenes ...................................... 123
Delete scenes (submenu) .................... 124
Move .................................................... 125
Play ...................................................... 121
Select scenes (submenu) .................... 124
Switch .................................................. 120
Title ...................................................... 126
Portrait (Program AE) ....................................82
Power Save ................................................... 94
Power switch ................................................. 47
Program .......................................................116Play ...................................................... 117
Switch .................................................. 116
Title ...................................................... 117
Program AE ................................................... 82
Protect Disc ................................................. 128
Q
Quality (Card) ................................................ 89
R
Recording indicator ....................................... 95
Remote controller .......................................... 36
Repeat Play ................................................. 132
Reset ............................................................. 96
settings .................................................. 96
system ................................................. 164
RESET button ............................................. 164
S
Scene
Combine .............................................. 109
Delete .................................................. 103
Detail ................................................... 115
Divide ................................................... 110
Fade .................................................... 107
Move .................................................... 125
Select ................................................... 114
Skip ...................................................... 106
Searching for image ...................................... 70
Select (Scene) ............................................. 100
SELECT button ........................................... 100
Self Timer ...................................................... 91
Shoulder Belt ................................................. 35
Skip (Scene) ................................................ 106
Skip playback ................................................ 71
Slide Show .................................................. 133
Sports (Program AE) ..................................... 82
Spotlight (Program AE) ................................. 82
STD (VIDEO Mode) ...................................... 88
Stereo microphone ........................................ 52
Submenu ..................................................... 104
Surf & Snow (Program AE) ........................... 82
Switch (play list) .......................................... 120
Switch (program) ......................................... 116
T
Thumbnail ..................................................... 98
Title (play list) .............................................. 126
Title (program) ............................................. 117
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