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Battery Remaining Level Indicator
When the battery pack is used to power the DVD Palmcorder, the battery remaining level appears in the 
viewfinder or on the LCD screen as follows:
Note:Note:If you use the optional CGA-DU07A battery pack at low temperatures, “
” may not appear, and the battery usable 
time may be shorter.
If you use the provided CGA-DU14A battery pack, the remaining level indicator “
” may be displayed for an extended 
period, and “” or “” may be displayed for a shorter period.
Efficient Use of Battery Pack
Charge battery pack immediately before using 
DVD Palmcorder:
The battery pack will slightly discharge even if it is 
detached from the DVD Palmcorder. If the battery 
pack is left attached to DVD Palmcorder, it will 
consume a slight amount of power.
Important Note:Therefore, it is recommended that you charge the 
battery pack shortly before using the DVD Palmcorder, 
usually on the day before you plan to use it.
Since the battery pack used for this DVD 
Palmcorder is free from the memory effect, you do 
not need to completely discharge the battery pack 
before charging it.
When not using the DVD Palmcorder for an 
extended period:
It is recommended that you fully charge the battery 
pack once a year, attach it to DVD Palmcorder and 
use it up; then remove the battery pack and store it 
in a cool place again. Store in
 cool place:
When you are not using the DVD Palmcorder, 
remove the battery pack  and store it  in a  cool place.  
If you  store  it  in a place  where the temperature is  
high, the battery  life  will be sh ortened. Be especially 
sure not to  store the battery  pack in  an  environment
 (in a closed  vehicle) over 140°F (60°C):  Neglecting 
this could  damage the battery pack.
Battery life:
The battery life varies greatly depending on the 
ambient environment and how often the DVD 
Palmcorder is used. If the usable time of DVD 
Palmcorder with a fully charged battery pack is 
noticeably short, the battery pack is probably dead: 
Purchase a new one.
Power save and discharge of battery pack:
It is recommended that you turn the DVD 
Palmcorder off in status other than recording, since 
even during recording pause battery power is 
consumed at the same level as during recording. 
If, when you specify Power Save On, the recording 
pause status continues for approximately 5 
minutes, the DVD Palmcorder will automatically 
turn off.
To set or release power save, see “Turning DVD 
Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save)” on 
page 94.
Fully charged Nearly empty
White portion shows remaining level (Blinks)
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Using DVD Palmcorder with AC Adapter/Charger
It is recommended that you use the AC adapter/charger to power the DVD Palmcorder from household 
AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back or edit images, or use it indoors.
Note:Note:Be sure to use the specified AC adapter/charger to power the DVD Palmcorder. Using other AC adapter/chargers could 
cause electric shock or result in fire.
1Connect the power cable to AC adapter/
charger.
2Plug the power cable into AC outlet.
3Plug one end of DC cord into the DC output jack 
on AC adapter/charger.
4Attach the other end of DC cord to the battery 
attachment platform on DVD Palmcorder.
Note:Note:The AC adapter/charger can be used around the world. 
An AC plug adapter is required in some foreign countries. 
If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.
If the CHARGE indicator does not light when the AC 
adapter/charger is plugged into AC outlet, unplug it from 
the AC outlet, wait a few moments, and then plug it into 
the AC outlet again. If the CHARGE indicator still does not 
light, the AC adapter/charger may be faulty. Unplug it 
fr o m  th e  AC  o ut le t a nd  call 1-800-211-PANA for support.
Power cable
AC adapter/charger
DC cord
AC 200-240V
AC Plug Adapter (not supplied)
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Inserting and Removing Disc
Inserting Disc
1Press down the DISC EJECT button once and 
release it.
A few moments after the ACCESS/PC indicator 
blinks, the cover of disc insertion block will open 
slightly.
2Gently open the cover by hand until it stops.
3Insert the disc, in Round DVD Holder, into the 
disc guide until it stops.
Note that the recording/playback surface of 
disc must face the inside of DVD Palmcorder.  
The orientation for inserting the disc into the 
disc guide is also predetermined: Load the disc 
correctly, referring to the figure below.

The disc exposed portion must face in the same 
direction as the lens, as shown in figure.
The recording/playback side must face the inside 
(DVD Palmcorder).
4Push the section marked “PUSH CLOSE” on 
the cover of disc insertion block, to close the 
cover.
5Turn the DVD Palmcorder on (
VIDEO or  
PHOTO).
When “DISC ACCESS” disappears, the DVD 
Palmcorder is ready for recording.
●Identifying recording/playback 
sides of disc:
Single sided disc:
The recording/playback side 
is opposite to the printed label.
Double-sided disc:
The recording/playback side 
of “SIDE A” is opposite to the 
“SIDE A” marked side.
The recording/playback side 
of “SIDE B” is the “SIDE A” 
marked side.
Disc coverDISC EJECT 
button
PUSH CLOSE 
portion
Disc 
guide
Correct 
orientationIncorrect 
orientation
Incorrect orientation
“SIDE A” mark
The opposite side is 
the “SIDE A” 
recording/playback 
side.
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Note:Note:Disc cannot be inserted or removed unless the battery 
pack or AC adapter/charger is connected to DVD 
Palmcorder.
See page 78 for how to set disc in Round DVD Holder.If there is some delay before recording starts, refer to 
page 148.
The disc insertion orientation is predetermined: Forcibly 
inserting a disc in wrong orientation could damage the 
DVD Palmcorder or Round DVD Holder of disc.
If the disc is not correctly inserted, the cover will not close. 
Never try to forcibly close the cover: This could cause 
damage. Reinsert the disc properly.
If a single-sided disc is inserted into DVD Palmcorder with 
the printed label facing the inside, an error message will 
appear. Remove the disc and reinsert it with its recording/
playback side facing the inside.  See “Error Messages” on 
page 150.
●When using brand-new DVD-R disc
Recognition of the disc will 
start.
The messages on the right 
will appear in sequence by 
pressing the  button 
between messages.
When recording on this 
DVD Palmcorder:
When final message 
“Format the disc now?” 
appears, choose “YES” and 
then press the  button. 
The disc will be 
automatically formatted. 
When formatting is 
complete, “DVD-R disc, 
Video mode cannot be 
changed” will appear (See 
page 153): Press the  
button to erase the message.
Once formatted, a DVD-R 
disc can no longer be 
changed to a disc for PC, 
even if it has not been recorded on this DVD 
Palmcorder.
Note:Note:See page 88 for movie quality mode.
When recording data from PC:
While the above messages are being displayed, 
press the  button, or when message “Format the 
disc now?” appears, choose “NO” and then press 
the  button.
If data from PC has not yet been recorded, the disc 
can be made usable on this DVD Palmcorder. When 
inserting the disc into this DVD Palmcorder, the 
same message will appear: If you wish to use it on 
this DVD Palmcorder, choose “YES”.
Note:Note:Do not initialize a disc on which you wish to record data 
created using the application (MyDVD) of PC.
NEXT
Disc is not formatted.
possible to use for camera.If it formats, it becomes For
mat Disc
CANCEL
ENTER
Format the disc now? For
mat Disc
YESNO
NEXT
Format Disc
CANCEL
Howe v e r ,    wh e n   y o u   r ecord
 f r om PC  connec t i on
terminal,
please do not  format.
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Removing Disc
1Set the power switch to 
“POWER OFF” to turn the 
DVD Palmcorder off.
2Press down the DISC 
EJECT button once and 
release it. 
In a moment, the cover of 
disc insertion block will 
open slightly.
3Gently open the cover until 
it stops.
When the cover is fully 
open, the disc will slightly 
come out from the disc 
guide, and stop.
4Remove the 
disc.
Hold the top 
of Round 
DVD 
Holder as 
shown in the 
illustration and gently pull it out.
Note:Be careful not to touch the disc exposed portion when 
removing the disc.
5Gently push the section 
indicated “PUSH CLOSE” 
on the cover of disc 
insertion block (on side), to 
close the cover.
Note:Note:It is recommended that you turn the DVD Palmcorder off 
when inserting or removing disc, in order to prevent faulty 
operation.
Even after the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, the disc can 
be removed unless it is in recording status. Hold down the 
DISC EJECT button for approximately 2 seconds, and 
then release it to remove the disc. (The DISC EJECT 
indicator on the LCD screen will blink.) It is recommended 
that you turn the DVD Palmcorder off before inserting or 
removing disc to prevent misoperation.
Do not detach the battery pack or AC adapter/charger 
until the DVD Palmcorder is completely turned off.
Do not insert anything other than the 8 cm DVD-RAM or 
DVD-R disc into the disc insertion block: Doing so could 
cause malfunctions.
Set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD 
Palmcorder off.
When inserting or removing the disc, be careful not to 
touch the inside of DVD Palmcorder (especially, the lens 
of laser pickup).
When inserting or removing the disc, connect a charged 
battery pack or AC adapter/charger to the DVD 
Palmcorder: The disc cover will not open unless the DVD 
Palmcorder is powered.
DISC EJECT
Hold disc 
around this 
portion.
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Inserting and Removing Card
Before inserting or removing card, set the power switch to “POWER OFF” to turn the DVD Palmcorder off.
1Inserting Card 
Open the cover of card 
insertion block with power 
turned off.
2Insert card with its contacts 
inward until it locks.Removing Card
Push the center of card 
edge: The card will come 
out so that it can be held by 
fingers.
3Close the cover of card 
insertion block.
Note:Note:Do not push the label pasting 
por tion of SD Memor y Card when 
removing it: Doing so could 
damage the SD Memory Card.
Label pasting 
portion
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Basic Techniques
This section explains about recording of movies and still images, and also basic settings on DVD 
Palmcorder.
Basic Operation of DVD Palmcorder
Turning DVD Palmcorder On or Off
While holding down the red button at the center of 
power switch, set the switch according to each 
recording function:
Power ON status
During playback, set the power switch to “
 
VIDEO” or “PHOTO” when using disc, or set it 
to “ PHOTO” when using card.
Turn the switch while holding down the red button 
at the center of switch.Note:Once you turn the DVD Palmcorder on to let it recognize 
the disc, you can immediately record or play back by 
turning the DVD Palmcorder on again. However, if you 
remove the disc, replace it, or if the date changes after 
power is turned on, it will take some time for the DVD 
Palmcorder to start because it must recognize the disc 
again (See page 148).
It will take some time for the DVD Palmcorder to display 
the Disc navigation screen after power is turned on.
If you turn the DVD Palmcorder on, the ACCESS indicator 
will light or blink to show that the DVD Palmcorder is 
recognizing the disc or card: During this time, no 
operation, such as recording, can be performed.
After several seconds, the ACCESS indicator will go out, 
and operating the DVD Palmcorder will be possible.
When the DVD Palmcorder is turned on, the self-
diagnosis function will work and a message may appear. 
In this case, refer to “Error Messages” on page 150 and 
take corrective action.
While the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is lit 
or blinking, do not violently open or close the LCD 
monitor.
Set to “ PHOTO”:
To record still on DVD-
RAM disc
Set to “
 VIDEO”:
To record movie on DVD-
RAM or DVD-R disc
Set to “POWER OFF”:
The DVD Palmcorder will 
turn off.
Set to “ PHOTO”:
To record still on SD 
Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard
Power switch
ACCESS/PC 
indicator CARD ACCESS 
indicator
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Viewing Subject Through Viewfinder
1Pull out the viewfinder.
2Turn the diopter control knob to adjust the focus 
to suit your eyesight.
Note:If the LCD monitor is open approximately 90°, the 
viewfinder will be off.
Focusing will not be correct unless the viewfinder is 
pulled out.
Viewing Image on LCD Monitor Screen
If you open the LCD monitor, you can monitor subject image on the LCD screen.
1Open the LCD monitor.
The LCD monitor has a portion where you can 
hook your finger. Hook the finger there to open 
the monitor.
●Range where the LCD monitor can 
be moved
The LCD monitor can be opened up to 
approximately 90º.
I f  t h e  L C D  m o n i t o r  i s  o p e n  9 0 ° ,  i t  c a n  b e  t i l t e d  w i t h  
the screen down as much as 90°, and can also be 
tilted with screen up and turned up to 180° so the 
screen faces in the same direction as the lens. 
If the LCD monitor is turned 180° so the screen faces 
in the same direction as the lens during recording, 
subject image will also appear in the viewfinder as 
an mirror image (left/right reversed).
Tilt the LCD monitor to adjust its vertical angle so 
that you can see the screen easily.
Note:Be sure to open the LCD monitor approximately 90º 
before changing its vertical angle.
Do not record for a prolonged time with the LCD monitor 
turned approximately 180º in close contact with the DVD 
Palmcorder body: Doing this could cause the DVD 
Palmcorder and LCD monitor to become hot.
Diopter control
Pull out the viewfinder.
180
90
Hook your finger 90º
(Bottom)
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Closing LCD Monitor
Before closing the LCD monitor, be sure to reset it at 
right angles to the DVD Palmcorder.
Replace the LCD monitor on the DVD Palmcorder 
with the LCD screen facing inward until a click is 
heard.Note:Be sure to return the LCD monitor at right angles to the 
DVD Palmcorder before closing it or replacing it on the 
DVD Palmcorder with its screen facing outside. If the LCD 
monitor is tilted, it cannot be closed to the DVD 
Palmcorder.
If the LCD monitor is not securely locked to the DVD 
Palmcorder, no image will appear in the viewfinder.
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Setting Date and Time
Set the current date and time so that the date and time you make a recording can be recorded correctly.
The following procedure can also be used to correct the date and time you have already set.
1Turn the DVD Palmcorder on.
2Press the MENU button.
The menu screen will 
appear.
3Use the joystick to choose 
“Date Setup” and then 
“Date Set”.
4Tilt the joystick to the 
right.
The figure for the month 
will be selected.
[The digit that is 
highlighted first depends 
o n  t h e  d a t e  d i s p l a y  f o r m a t  ( s e t  u p  i n  D a t e  M o d e ) :  
The digit on the left end of the date display will 
be first highlighted.]
Note:After setting the figure for the month, tilt the joystick to 
the right to select the digit to be set. If you press the 
 
button after selecting the figure for the month, the 
screen for verifying the set date will appear instead of 
screen for setting day, year or time.
5Tilt the joystick to the left 
or the right to select the 
digit you want to set in 
sequence.
Tilt the joystick up or 
down to select the 
number for current date/time, and then repeat 
step 5 to set the current date and time.
Note:To stop date/time setting midway, press the  button.
6After setting the current 
date and time, press the 

 button.
The screen for verifying 
the set date will appear.
7If the displayed date and time are correct, use the 
joystick to choose “YES”, and then press the 

button.
The date and time will be set, and the DVD 
Palmcorder will enter the recording pause 
status.
Choosing “NO” will restore the menu screen.
Important Note:This DVD Palmcorder incorporates a rechargeable 
battery to store the date and time in memory. If this 
built-in battery is exhausted, the date and time will be 
reset. To prevent this, connect the AC adapter/charger 
to DVD Palmcorder every 3 months, and leave them for 
at least 24 hours with the DVD Palmcorder turned off: 
The built-in battery will be charged.
Tilt up/down and to left/
right to select, and then 
press 

 to designate.
Camera Func t i ons Set up
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ENTER RETURN
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Da t e  Se t u p
RAM
Da t e  ModeDa t e  Se tJAN  1  2003
ENTER RETURN12: 00AM
Da t e  Se t u p
RAM
Da t e  Mode
ENTER RETURN
12: 00AM Da t e  Se tJAN  1  2003
Da t e  Se t u p
RAM
8 : 00AM Da t e  Mode
ENTER RETURN
Da t e  Se tSEP 30 2003
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YESNO
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