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CGA-DU14

CGA-DU21

2 h 15 min. indicates 2 hours and 15 minutes. Battery CGA-DU07 is supplied. The hours shown in the table are approximate hours. The numeric characters in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD monitor is used. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter in some cases. The hours shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be longer.
Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap

Attach the Lens Cap

To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.
1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the
attached eye on the Lens Cap. Then pass the other end through the loop made by itself and pull tight. 2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Easy-Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord.
The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap 1. (When you are not recording, be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection.)
Adjust the Easy-Grip Strap
Adjust the length of the Easy-Grip Strap to the size of your hand.
1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap and adjust the

length of it.

2 Reattach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap.
To Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap
Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also convenient when used in conbination with the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic.
1 Open the Lock Cover 2 by holding tabs 3 on both

sides.

2 Keep pressing on the Lock Button 4 and pull it off.
Hold the Palmcorder securely. Close the Lock Cover 2 after pulling off.
3 Slide the pad of the Easy-Grip Strap. 4 Attach the Easy-Grip Strap around your wrist.
When re-attaching the Grip Belt Attachment to the Palmcorder
1 Push until it locks with a click.
To prevent from getting unlocked accidentally, press on 5 and mount securely.
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.
1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the
Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap. 2 Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.
Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 1 from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off. Please perform this step on the other side as well.

Inserting a Cassette

pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.
1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and

the Remote Controller.

The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size.
A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.
1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on
Changing the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller.
You can increase the magnification up to 10k.
Changing the enlarged area of an image 3 Press the Arrow Button (, , , ) on the Remote controller that points to the area you want to enlarge. Canceling the Playback Zoom Function
Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. For other notes, see page 88.

ZOOM 2t

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 30). When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode (l 30), 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 [SCENE 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 A flashes for a few seconds.)
PhotoShot Index Search 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS]
>> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
2 Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button. 3 Press the [9] Button or the [:] Button 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.

To Delete Multi-Pictures one by one (When Pictures have been captured in Manual Mode)
When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed, the picture that was captured last is deleted. If you continue to press the Button, the pictures are deleted consecutively. After still pictures are deleted one at a time, they cannot be displayed again.
To Stop Capturing Pictures midway (When Pictures have been captured in Index Mode)
To Search the tape position of a desired picture among the playback pictures displayed on 9 screens 1 After displaying pictures in Multi-Picture Mode, rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the image whose tape position you want to search.
2 Press the Index Button [:] or [9] 1 on the

Remote controller.

The selected picture is marked with a red frame.
Still picture playback takes place at the selected picture. For other notes, see page 88.

Playing Back on Your TV

[S-VIDEO IN]

[VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]

By connecting your Palmcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen. Before connecting them, turn off the power of both the Palmcorder and TV.
1 Connect the [AV IN/OUT] Jack of the Palmcorder to
the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV.
Using the A/V Cable 1 (supplied), make a connection with the TV. If the TV has an S-Video Jack, connect an S-Video Cable (supplied) 2, too. When plugging the pin plug of the A/V cable into the [AV IN/ OUT] Jack, plug it in as far as it goes.

AV IN / OUT PHONES

REMOTE / MIC (PLUG IN POWER)
Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen
Press the [OSD] Button 3 on the Remote Controller. Be sure to select the proper input on your TV. (If necessary, consult your TVs operating instructions.) If you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals, the screen becomes blue or mosaic-like noise patterns appear. If you set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [IN/ OUT], nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback. Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide-screen TV with [B/W] or [SEPIA] of Playback Digital Effect.

STILL ADV

PAUSE STILL ADV

Audio Dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original sound is erased. (If you want to preserve the original sound, use the [12bit] Mode when recording.) Audio Dubbing cannot be performed onto recordings made in LP Mode. (l 27)

For Windows 98SE/Me Users
The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as instructed below. Otherwise, it wont be installed correctly.
1 The message, The file PMJ1519X.EXE on
[Unknown] cannot be found. is displayed.
2 The message The file kstvtune.ax on [Unknown]
cannot be found. is displayed.
Enter D:\USBDriver\Drivers\WebCam (if the CD-ROM drive is assigned to the D drive) and click [OK].
3 The message The file ksclockf.ax on [Unknown]
Enter C:\Windows\system. If the ksclockf.ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path. You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.
Enter C:\Windows\system for Windows 98SE. Enter C:\Windows\options\CABS for Windows Me. If the kstvtune.ax file is missing in one of the two abovementioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
Connecting Computer and Palmcorder
Install USB Driver before connecting. Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is installed. Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected.
1 Install the supplied USB Driver. 2 Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card

playback mode.

3 Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect.
PC connecting mode. 1) Palmcorder 2) USB Connection Cable 3) USB terminal 4) Personal computer (not supplied) After making the connections, turn the connected equipment on. Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plugn Play when connected for the first time. When using the USB Connection Kit, it is recommended that you use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder. After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is connected to the Palmcorder, open [My computer] or [Windows Explorer] to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive (only when card is inserted into the Palmcorder). It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy disk drive, and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods.

When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal computer on Windows 2000, these screens described above may not be displayed. If you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is not recognized by the personal computer when the USB Driver is installed, update the USB Driver. If you install the USB Driver while the USB Connecting Cable is being connected, or if you dont follow these Operating Instructions, the Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly. In this case, delete the USB Driver from [Device Manager] as described below, uninstall the USB Driver, and re-install it. 1 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode, connect it to the personal computer, and delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) from [Device Manager]. 2 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] (or [Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2.0]) (If you use Windows Me/98SE, also delete [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0]).
About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card (supplied) is virtually the same size as a MultiMediaCard. It is an external memory card that is available in larger capacities. It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting, as well as a copyright protection function. SD Logo is a trademark. MultiMediaCard The MultiMediaCard is a compact, lightweight and removable external memory card. All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard It may not be possible to play back the files on this Palmcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa. For this reason, check the compatibility of the equipment in advance.
(The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer.)
About the compatibility of the card files
Data files recorded on an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard by this Palmcorder conform with DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). If you attempt to play back files recorded with this Palmcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Palmcorder, you may not be able to play them back. Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance.

About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer
When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be displayed as in the figure.
[100CDPFP]: The images (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format. [MISC]: Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder. [TITLE]: This contains the data of the original titles (Usr00001.ttl, etc.).
MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.). It can be played back with Windows Media Player (ver.6.4 and later). Because of their small size, these files are well suited for transmitting data through telephone lines etc. To play back a moving picture with Windows Media Player, select a file and double click. Necessary software is automatically downloaded and starts playing back. (Internet connection is required). To play back with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for Macintosh is required. [DCIM], [IM01CDPF], [PRIVATE], [VTF], [SD_VIDEO], [SD_VOICE] etc. are necessary items in the folder structure. They have nothing to do with actual operations. In the Card Mode, the Palmcorder automatically saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with the images. The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers. In the [SD_VC100] folder, the Voice data (MOB001.vm1 etc.) is recorded. It, however, cannot be played back on a Personal Computer. The [SD_VOICE] folder and the Voice files in the folder are set as hidden. Depending on the settings of your personal computer, this hidden folder and these hidden files might not appear in Windows Explorer or the My Computer screen. The memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity. Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data, and not all capacity is available as a conventional memory for a Palmcorder, Personal Computer or others. Capacity that can be used as conventional memory: 8 MB Card: about 6,800,000 bytes

[PRL001]:

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7) Index For several seconds while index signals are being recorded, the [SCENE INDEX] Indication flashes. (l 46) Search Number [S1] (l 46) Indications The figure indicates which number of scenes Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are ahead from the present scene is to be played displayed on the screen. back. 8) Tape Run Indications 1) Remaining Battery Power [r] REC: Recording (l 28) When the battery power becomes low, the PAUSE: Recording Paused (l 28) indication changes. When the battery is !: Playback/Camera Search in discharged completely, the u ( v) forward direction (l28, 42) Indication flashes. ": Camera Search in reverse When you are using the AC Adaptor, the direction (l 28) [s] Indication may appear, however, this ;: Still Playback (l 44) has no meaning in this case. %: Fast-forward/Cue Playback (l 43) 2) Remaining Tape Time [R0:00] &: Rewind/Review Playback Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (l 42, 43) When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the Slow Playback in forward direction } : indication starts flashing. (l 44) 3) Cinema Function [CINEMA] (l 33) Slow Playback in reverse direction ~ : 4) Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] (l 31) (l 44) Playback Zoom [ZOOM 5t] (l 45) ;!: Still Advance Playback in forward 5) Digital Effects Function direction (l 44) MULTI: Multi-Picture Mode (l 41, 47) ";: Still Advance Playback in reverse P-IN-P: Picture-in-Picture Mode (l 40) direction (l 44) WIPE: Wipe Mode (l 40, 47) ): Index Search in forward direction MIX: Mix Mode (l 40, 47) (l 46) STROBE: Strobe Mode (l 39, 47) *: Index Search in reverse direction GAIN UP: Gain up Mode (l 39) (l 46) TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode (l 39, 47) CHK: Recording Check (l 28) MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode (l 39, 47) A.DUB !: Audio Dubbing (l 50) MIRROR: Mirror Mode (l 39, 47) A.DUB ;: Audio Dubbing Pause (l 50) NEGA: Negative Mode (l 39, 47) PHOTO: PhotoShot Mode Recording SEPIA: Sepia Mode (l 39, 47) (l 30) B/W: Black & White Mode (l 39, 47) BLANK: Blank Search (l 45) SOLARI: Solarization Mode (l 39, 47) R !: Repeat Playback (l 43) 6) Recording Speed Selector 2k%: Variable Speed Search (l 43) SP: Standard Play Mode (l 27) 9) Zoom Magnification LP: Long Play Mode (l 27) When the [W/T] Zoom Lever is pushed up or down, the Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge appear. (l 31)

Changing the Counter Display Mode
Y TAPE NOT INSERTED: No Cassette is inserted. (l 20) By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the X LOW BATTERY MODE: The Battery is low. Recharge it. Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication (l 18) (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), 0: The internal lithium battery is low. and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). (l 27) You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the 2 END/TAPE END: Remote Controller repeatedly to change the The tape ended during recording. Counter Indication. REMOTE/ Displaying Date/Time Indication To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate CHECK REMOTE MODE: Wrong Remote Controller Mode has Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the been selected. (l 17) [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu. CANNOT REC LP-MODE: You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button on Because the original recording was the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or done in LP Mode, audio dubbing change the Date/Time Indication. cannot be performed. (l 50) Changing the Display Mode INCOMPATIBLE DATA: By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] This Cassette is incompatible or Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All contains copy-guard. Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Because the medium is protected Display. by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. : If this Indication appears, return the Initializing the Modes LCD Monitor to the original position You can change the Menu settings back to the in order to check the specific shipping condition. content of the Warning/Alarm 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> Indication. [OTHER FUNCTIONS 2] >> AV INPUT RECORDING: [INITIAL SET] >> [YES]. When you are attempting to record The initializing takes a while. on the Memory Card during dubbing After the initializing is completed, the (l 66) on the Cassette. [COMPLETED] Indication appears with beeps. NO CARD: There is no Memory Card inserted. Initializing will not erase the clock setting that PLEASE WAIT: has been adjusted. When reading of the Memory Card (playback, format, when using the Multi-Picture Function). (l 56, 65) Warning/Alarm Indications CARD ERROR: If any one of the following indications lights up or The Memory Card is not compatible flashes, please check the condition of the with the Palmcorder. Palmcorder. CHECK SELECT SWITCH: You are attempting to record a tape EJECT TAPE: After the [DEW DETECTED] in VCR Mode, with the combination Indication appears, eject the of modes set with the [TAPE/CARD/ Cassette. CARD MODE] Selector, this Y CHECK REC TAB: Indication appears. Pressing the The erasure prevention tab on the Recording Start/Stop Button with inserted Cassette is open (that is, [PICTURE] in Camera Mode. set to [SAVE]). Pressing the PhotoShot Button with When you are attempting to do [MPEG4] or [VOICE] in Camera audio dubbing on the unrecorded Mode. Pressing the Recording (blank) portion of the tape, or you Start/Stop Button with [TAPE] and are attempting to do dubbing on the [PICTURE] in Card Playback Mode. Cassette whose tab is set at Pressing the PhotoShot Button with [SAVE]. (l 50, 67) [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] on the [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is set to [ON] 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.

Notes & Precautions

Alarm Sounds (l 24) When [BEEP SOUND] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] 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 Inserting/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. Recording 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.

Listening 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.
Playback Digital Effect Functions
(l 47) 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) (l 48) 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]. Audio 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 Computers 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.
Selecting the Sound during Playback (l 42, 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]. Playback 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. Index Search Functions (l 46) 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.

The following functions are disabled. MPEG4 data or Voice data will not be output from Self-timer (l 30) DV Terminal. Zoom Microphone Function (l 31) MPEG4 data cannot perform Cue/Review Digital Zoom (l 31) Playback, Slow Motion Playback (forward direction Fade In/Out Function (l 32) and reverse direction), Still Advance Playback Digital Effect Functions (l 39) (forward direction and reverse direction) or Jog Title In/Creation (l 61) Playback. Even if the [CINEMA] is set to [ON], the black bars During automatic copying of tape pictures onto a cannot be recorded on top and bottom of the card, the remaining number of pictures that can picture. still be recorded on the Card is displayed. When it The sound is recorded in monaural, that is, mixed becomes [0], the tape is set to the Recording [L] and [R] of the stereo sound. Pause Mode. For the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on a Recording to a Card from other camera other than this camera, k may be equipment (l 54) displayed when they are played back. If the [1] If you set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector Button is pressed in this case, ! will be to [CARD], you can use the Card PhotoShot displayed for a few seconds and the next image Function for externally input signals. (Not during will be displayed. recording.) For the still images recorded on the camera other Black streaks may appear at the four edges of the this camera, the mega-pixel image size may be image. displayed. When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image may seem to move backward momentarily, If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously for a long time, the playback may stop in the but this does not affect the recording. If the [VOICE] Indication is displayed, recording to midway and the video camera may freeze while a still picture is being displayed. If this happens, a Card is not possible. press the [RESET] button. While recording with analog input, a Card When performing Cue or Review Playback of PhotoShot Function cannot be used. voice data, the Playback elapsed time may not Card Playback (l 56) correspond to the actual recording time of the If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the sound. screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE], When playing back an MPEG4 or voice data [NO MPEG4 DATA] or [NO VOICE DATA] recorded by other equipment, a part of the Indication appears depending on the mode playback elapsed time may be indicated as [--]. selected. Voice Power Save (l 24) If you attempt to play back if file recorded in a Voice Power Save Function automatically shuts off different format or if file data is defective, the [k] the monitor to reduce the power consumption Indication and the [CARD ERROR] Indication when no operation is being performed in the Voice could appear as a warning. Recording Mode. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] When the pictures recorded by another on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] Menu is set to Palmcorder are played back with this Palmcorder, [ON], the power save function is activated, and the the size of the pictures may be different from the screen turns off in a few seconds after operations, recorded size. such as play or recording, are performed. This Palmcorder can also play back the The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled Mega-Pixel still pictures up to 2560k1920 size when any operation is performed. recorded with the other equipment. However it takes longer than usual time, and the picture may Do not forget to turn off the power. 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.

LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood
LCD Monitor In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. If your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on, the image on the LCD Monitor will be slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to the normal brightness.... Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.... Viewfinder Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun. Internal components may be seriously damaged. When the Palmcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it, it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery. In this case, lift up the Viewfinder to an easy-to-see angle.... Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113,000 pixels. The result is more than 99.99% active pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.... Lens Hood Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood; there is no mount to be used for the attachment. If you want to attach the Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or the Wide Conversion Lens (not supplied), MC Protector (not supplied) or ND Filter (not supplied) first of all, turn the Lens Hood counter-clockwise. If the MC Protector (not supplied) or ND Filter (not supplied) is used, the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter. If you push the [W/T] Lever toward [W] during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the Palmcorder, the 4 corners of the image may become dark (vignetting). For details, please refer to the operating instructions for your accessories. Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light.

Explanation of Terms

Digital Video System
In a digital video system, images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it automatically records data, such as Time Code and date/time, as digital signals. Compatibility with S-VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Palmcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, the cassette is not compatible with conventional S-VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system. The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different. Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output jack is analog (the same as conventional video systems), this Palmcorder can be connected with S-VHS or VHS VCR or a TV for playback. (l 49, 66)

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)
Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description

Price Each

Quantity

Total Price

Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA MasterCard Discover (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address Night City State Zip
Credit Card # Expiration Date Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES

Phone#: Day

TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONICS ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.
Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)
If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions.

Problems

The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on. The Palmcorder power turned off automatically.

Solutions

Is the power source connected correctly? If you leave the Palmcorder in Recording Pause Mode for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power. Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. Press the [RESET] Button on the Palmcorder with a pointed object. If this does not solve the problem, first disconnect the power supply and wait for a minute or so, and then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on. (If the above operation is performed when the [ACCESS] Lamp of the Card Slot is lit, the data on the Card may be damaged.) Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. Has the Battery worn out? If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged, the Battery has worn out. If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable. Is the accidental erasure protection tab on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed. Is the tape wound to the end? Insert a new Cassette. Is the Palmcorder power turned on? Is the [CAMERA] Lamp on? If the [CAMERA] Lamp is not on, no recording function can be operated. Has condensation occurred? Wait until the [DEW DETECTED] Indication disappears.

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
AC Adaptor..18 ArcSoft...68 Audio Dubbing..50 Auto Focus...95 Auto White Balance Adjustment..96
LCD Monitor.. 21 Limited Warranty (Canada).. 106 Limited Warranty (USA). 104 Low Light Mode.. 35
Backlight Compensation..33 Before Requesting Service.100 Black & White Mode..39, 47 Blank Search..45
Macro Close-up Function.. 31 Manual Focus... 37 Memory Card.. 51 Memory Stop Function.. 96 Menu Screen.. 22 Microphone... 31, 88 Mirror Mode (Digital Effect).. 39, 47 Mix Mode.. 40, 47 Mosaic Mode.. 39, 47 Moving Picture (MPEG4) Recording. 55 Multi-Picture Mode.. 41, 48
Camera Search...28 Card PhotoShot..52 Card Playback...56 Charging the Battery..18 Cinema Mode..33 Color Temperature...38 Condensation..93 Continuous PhotoShot..30 Cue Playback..43 Customer Services Directory..105

Negative Mode.. 39, 47

Palmcorder Accessory.. 98 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form.. 99 PhotoShot... 30 Picture-in-Picture Mode.. 40 Playback Digital Effect Functions.. 47, 48 Playback Zoom... 45 Portrait Mode.. 35 Program AE... 35 Progressive Photoshot.. 30
Date/Time Indication..83 Date/Time Setting..27 Digital Effect..39, 41, 47, 48 Digital Still Picture..30 Digital Zoom...31 DPOF Setting..65 DPOF setting & Slide Show..82 Dubbing..66, 67
RapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots. 53 Recording Check.. 28 Recording Pause Mode.. 28 Recording Speed.. 27 Remote Controller.. 15, 17 Repeat Playback.. 43 Request for Service Notice. 103 Review Playback.. 43
Erasure Prevention Slider..20
F Number..36 Fade...32 File Lock Setting..63 File Search Mode..58 Folder Structure..79 Formatting...65

Gain up Mode...39

Image Stabilizer Function..32 Index Search..46 Iris...36

Jog Playback..44

SD Memory Card.. 78 Self-Recording.. 29 Sepia Mode.. 39, 47 Shutter Speed.. 36 Slide Show.. 60 Slow Motion Playback.. 44 Solarization Mode... 39, 47 Sound Volume.. 42 SP/LP Mode.. 27 Sports Mode.. 35 Spotlight Mode... 35 Still Advance Playback.. 44 Strobe Mode.. 39, 47 Sub-Code... 96 Surf & Snow Mode.. 35 Swing Mode.. 41, 48