Lens Hood (p. 69) 23 Lens 24 Microphone (built-in, stereo) (pp. 27, 29) 25 Built-in LED Light 34 Viewnder (pp. 19, 68) 40
(For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) (p. 26)
26 Zoom Lever [W/T] (pp. 27-28, 35)
Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewnder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
35 Eyepiece Corrector Knob (p. 19) 36 Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT]

(pp. 25-26)

37 Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (p. 17) 38 DC Input Jack [DC IN] (p. 15) 39 S-Video Output Jack [S-VIDEO OUT]
(For PV-GS14/PV-GS15) (pp. 43, 45)
40 Mode Dial (p. 18) 41 Power Lamp [POWER] (p. 18) 42 Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK
27 Cassette Holder 28 Cassette Compartment Cover (p. 17) 29 USB Jack [ ] (pp. 48-49, 51, 54) 30 DV Input/Output Terminal (pp. 45-46)
Connect this to the digital video equipment.
31 White Balance Sensor (p. 31)
START] (p. 26) Quick Start Recording Lamp (p. 26) 43 Recording Start/Stop Button (p. 24) 44 Power Switch [OFF/ON] (pp. 18, 24)
Remote Control Sensor (p. 15) 32 Audio-Video Output Jack [AV OUT] (pp. 43, 45) Headphone Jack [PHONES]
Connecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Camcorders built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc. deactivates it. When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. When using headphones, set [INITIAL] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/PHONES].

33 Microphone Jack [MIC]

45 Shoulder Strap Holders (p. 17) 46 Grip Belt (p. 16) 47 Battery Holder 48 Battery Eject Switch [BATTERY RELEASE]

(For PV-GS14/PV-GS15)

When connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack, the built-in microphone does not operate. A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used. Please consult your dealer for more information. The microphone may make noises depending on the type used. In this case, we recommend using the battery with the Camcorder to reduce noises instead of the AC Adaptor.

(p. 16)

49 Tripod Receptacle
Used for mounting the Camcorder on an optional tripod.
Before Use Remote Control (PV-GS15 Only)

3) [DIGITAL] Playback Digital Setup Sub-Menu [TITLE IN]
5) [LCD/EVF] LCD/EVF Setup Sub-Menu [LCD/EVF SET]
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge
The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. When the [ ] Indication ashes, the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion.
1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Camcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC jack.

Setting Date and Time

Since the internal clock of the Camcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording.
1 Set [INITIAL] >> [CLOCK SET] >> [YES].
After charging for 4 hours, the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months.

LP Mode

A desired recording speed can be selected with [REC SPEED] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu. If LP Mode is selected, the recording time becomes 1.5 times longer than that of SP Mode. 2 Press the [ / ] Button to select [YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [HOUR] or [MIN.] and press / ] to set it to the desired the [ value.
Year will cycle in the order shown below. 2000, 2001,., 2089, 2000,. Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording, mosaic-pattern noise may appear on a playback image, or some normal functions may be restricted. The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment. Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode. (p. 44)
3 Press the [MENU] Button 19 to nish setting the date and time.
The clock operation starts from [00] second. If the built-in battery is weak, the [ ] Indication ashes. In this case, charge the built-in battery. The clock uses the 12-hour system.

Audio Recording Mode

The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu.
High sound-quality recording is possible with 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track Mode. With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track Mode, the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo, while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing.

About Recording

When recording pictures on a tape, set the Mode Dial 40 to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. When recording still pictures on a card, set the Mode Dial 40 to Card Recording Mode [ ] (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15). When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 set to [AUTO], the Camcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (pp. 31, 32)
3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 43.
Recording starts. After [RECORD] is displayed, it changes to [REC].
4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button 43 again to pause the recording.
The [PAUSE] Indication is displayed.
Recording Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap. If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on, Automatic White Balance Adjustment (p. 30) may not function correctly. When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes, the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation. (If the AC Adaptor is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically. To resume recording from this condition, turn off, then turn on the power again. When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer with a USB Cable, Standby mode is not available.

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
3 Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ ] Button 17 until the [ ] Indication is displayed.
4 Point the Camcorder at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button 15 until the [ ] Indication stops ashing. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ ] Button 17 until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].
The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Camcorder Blue sky Cloudy sky (rain) TV screen Sunlight White uorescent lamp Halogen light bulb Incandescent light bulb Sunrise or sunset Candlelight
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment
Useful for recording fast-moving subjects.
3 Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ 17 to adjust the iris. Range of Iris Adjustment

] Button

CLOSE (Closed), F16,., F2.0, OP (Opened) + 0dB,., OP + 18dB When a value closer to [CLOSE] is selected, the image becomes darker. When a value closer to [OP + 18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. The value to which + dB is attached indicates a Gain-up value. If this value is too large, the quality of the image deteriorates.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15 until the Shutter Speed Indication appears.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO].

Manual Focus Adjustment

Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.
] Button 14 or [ ] Button 3 Press the [ 17 to adjust the shutter speed. Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment
1/601/8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1/601/500 s in Card Recording Mode (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15) The standard shutter speed is 1/60 s. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to be faster.
2 Slide the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch 18 to [FOCUS].

Manual Iris Adjustment

(F Number)
You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark. The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears.
3 Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ 17 to adjust the focus.
2 Press the [ENTER] Button 15 until the Iris Indication appears.
If you keep pressing the [ ] Button 14 or ] Button, the speed of adjusting becomes [ faster.
To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS].

Digital Effect Functions

This Camcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene.
Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]
1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P 3) WIPE
To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF].

When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication appears, and searching for 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.
Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected.
Continuous Index Search If the [ ] Button or the [ ] Button 58 is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be continued at several-second intervals. (To cancel, press the [] Button 72 or the [ ] Button 70.)
For other notes concerning this item, see page 64.
Playback Zoom Function (Remote Control Only)
This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is not supplied for models PV-GS9/ PV-GS12/PV-GS14. If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 74. A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback.
If the Camcorder is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording, the index signal is not recorded.

Photoshot Index Search

1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [PLAYBACK] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO].
1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button 74 on the Remote Control.
2 Press the [ ] Button or [ on the Remote Control.

] Button 58

The center of the image is enlarged by approximately 2 times.
With each press of the corresponding button, still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched.
To Change the Zoom Magnication 2 Change the magnication by pressing the [W] Button or [T] Button 62 on the Remote Control.
Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Remote Control Only)
This feature is only available with Remote Control. However it is not supplied for models PV-GS9/ PV-GS12/PV-GS14. If you would like to order, the parts number is LSSQ0411 as a replacement parts. Please refer to page 74.
1 Press the [] Button 72. To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3 Press the Arrow Button (, , , ) 56 on the Remote Control that points to the area you want to enlarge. To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the [P.B. ZOOM] Button 74 on the Remote Control.
2 Press the [SELECT] Button 59 on the Remote Control and select [WIPE] or [MIX].
Playback Digital Effect Functions
During playback, special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures. The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2, which are used during recording, are obtained.

To Pause the Slide Show Press the [ ] Button.
The [SLIDE ] Indication is displayed.
Picture Size File Number Folder File Number
To Stop the Slide Show Press the [ ] Button.
3 Press the [ / / / ] Button to select a desired le.
The selected le is marked with a frame.
4 Press either the [ENTER] Button 15 or the [MULTI] Button 20.
The selected le is shown on the entire screen. For other notes concerning this item, see page 64.
Creating a Title (For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
You can create a title and record on a Card.
1 Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial 40 to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title.
The dark portion of the image is missing 1 , and the colors of the bright portion change in order of black, blue, green, cyan, red, magenta, yellow and white, after which the bright portion of the image is missing 2 and the colors of the dark portion change in the above order.
6 Select [RECORDING] and press the [ENTER] Button 15.
The title is recorded on the Card. For other notes concerning this item, see page 65.
1 Tape Playback Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Camcorder to the Still Playback Mode.
Adding a Title (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/ PV-GS15)
A title can be added to the picture. It is displayed in Tape/Card Recording Mode and Tape/Picture Playback Mode.
2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON].
3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button 36.

The title is displayed.

2 Press the [MENU] Button 19. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button 20.
The title is stored. To perform Photoshot again, select [RETURN].
4 Select [LUMINANCE] and press the [ENTER] Button 15 , then press the [ ] Button 14 ] Button 17 to adjust the title or [ contrast and press the [ENTER] Button 15. ] Button 14 or [ ] Button 5 Press the [ 17 to adjust the color and press the [ENTER] Button 15.
A Multi Title Screen is displayed.

File Name 1

4 Press the [ / / / ] Button to select a desired title. 4 Press the [ ] Button 14 or [ ] Button 17 to select the number of pictures to be printed, and press the [ENTER] Button 15.

[ ] Indication 2 is displayed in the picture set. (p. 60)
The selected title is marked with a frame.
5 Press the [MULTI] Button 20.
The selected title is displayed. Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles.
5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the [MENU] Button 19 when the setup is completed. To Verify DPOF Setting Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously.
For other notes concerning this item, see page 65.
To Clear the Title Display Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. Or, press the [TITLE] Button 66 on the Remote Control.
Protecting the Files on a Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)

(Lock Setting)

Precious les recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if les are locked, the les will be deleted if the Card is formatted.)
Writing Printing Data on a Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)

(DPOF Setting)

DPOF Setting Printing data (DPOF Settings), such as the number of images to be printed, can be written to the Card. DPOF means Digital Print Order Format.
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [FILE LOCK] >> [YES].
2 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [DPOF SET] >> [YES] >> [VARIABLE].
2 Select the le to be locked, and press the [ENTER] Button 15.
The selected le is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 appears. Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more les. Press the [ENTER] Button 15 again to cancel. The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch. (p. 65) For other notes concerning this item, see page 65.
When all images are not printed, select [ALL 0].
3 Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button 15.
The selected picture is marked with a frame. The number of prints set by DPOF 1 is displayed.
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card (For PV-GS12/PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
Using the Camcorder, you can delete the les recorded on a Card. After the le is deleted, it cannot be restored.
Formatting a Card (For PV-GS12/ PV-GS14/PV-GS15)
If a Card becomes unreadable by the Camcorder, format it for reuse. Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card.
To Select and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES].
1 Set [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [EDITING] >> [CARD FORMAT] >> [YES].
To erase a title in [PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU], select [TITLE BY SEL].
A conrmation message appears, select [YES] and formatting will be carried out.
2 Select the le you wish to delete and press the [ENTER] Button 15.
The selected picture is marked with a frame. To erase 2 les or more, repeat this step. When the formatting is completed, the screen becomes white. It may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Camcorder on another unit. In this case, format the Card on the unit which will use the Card. Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on your PC before proceeding. A Card formatted on other equipment (e.g. PC) might be unusable or it might take more time for recording. We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card.

3 Connect the Camcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable.
2) The message The le ksclockf.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found. is displayed.
Enter C:\Windows\system. If the ksclockf.ax le is missing in the above mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path.
It enters PC Connecting Mode.
4 Open [My Computer] and click [Removable Disk] 1 (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). Click [Open folder to view les using Windows Explorer] 2 and then [OK] (For Windows XP users).
3) The message MTDV98M3.pdr is not found is displayed.
Enter C:\Windows\system\IOSUBSYS.
4) The message MTDV98M3.sys is not found is displayed.
Enter C:\Windows\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS. You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path.
[Windows 98SE/Me/2000] [Windows XP]
To disconnect USB cable safely
If USB Cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog may appear. In such case click [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely.

1 Double click the

You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. Please do not change le or folder names on the Personal Computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder.

icon in task tray.

Hardware disconnect dialog appears.

(For Macintosh)

Mac OS X v 10.1 X v 10.2
2 Select [USB Mass Storage Device] 1 and click [Stop]. 3 Verify [Matshita DVC USB Device] is selected and click [OK].
iMac, iBook or Power Book G4, Power Mac G4 or Power Mac G5

64 MB or more

You can safely disconnect the cable.
Note on the driver name 1 displayed
The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS, operating environment and the mode of the Camcorder.
Windows XP/2000: 3 Connect the Camcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable.
When the Camcorder is in Tape Recording mode or Tape Playback Mode: [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for WinXXXX (COM X)] (The numeral designation after Win will differ depending on the OS. The numeral after COM will differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer.) When the Camcorder is in PC Mode: [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver]
Windows Me: 4 Double click the NO_NAME icon.
You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk. Please do not change le or folder names on the Personal Computer. The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Camcorder. When the Camcorder is in PC Mode: [USB Disk] Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray. (OS may be set not to 1 show) Make sure Camcorders Card Access lamp is off and disconnect the cable. Also, with Windows Me, the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode.

Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS. Please refer to the user manual of your OS.
4 Double click [ArcSoft] folder.
2 After software or driver is uninstalled, please restart your computer.
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4 and ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Microsoft Windows, Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger and DirectX are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel, Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation. All other names, company names, product names, etc. in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. The names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text. Depending on the operating environment and other factors, the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen. Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is referred to as Camcorder. These instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or dene any terms. For this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer. Do not disconnect USB Cable while the operation light of Camcorder is on. It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer. We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Camcorder when using USB Connection Kit. Data may be lost if the battery power is lost while transferring data. If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Camcorders operation may stop midway through. In this case, exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger, reconnect the Camcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger. Do not delete the folders in the memory card such as picture folder. Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. When the Camcorder is connected to a personal computer in PC Mode, it will not be possible to change to other modes. To change modes, disconnect the USB cable, switch the Camcorder Mode Dial, then reconnect the USB cable. When the Tape Recording Mode of the Camcorder is switched to the PC Mode, a warning message may be displayed. You may simply ignore it.

To Change the Counter Display Mode
By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication [TIMECODE] (0h00m00s00f). (p. 21) By repeatedly pressing the [DISPLAY] Button on the Remote Control, you can change the Counter Display Mode.
To Display Date/Time Indication
To display Date/Time Indication, set the appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu. (p. 21) You can also press the [DATE/TIME] Button of the Remote Control repeatedly to display or change the Date/Time Indication.
To Change the Display Mode
By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu, you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display [ALL] and Minimum Display [OFF]. (p. 21)
You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases.
When using Tape Recording Mode
Digital Effect Modes in [EFFECT1] Digital Zoom [D.ZOOM] 1/750 s or faster shutter speed When brightness is insufcient When the MagicPix Function is ON When the Portrait is used
When using Card Recording Mode
When brightness is insufcient When the MagicPix Function is ON
NO CARD: Card is not inserted. NO DATA: There are no recorded les in the card. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to play back data which is not compatible with this Camcorder. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this Camcorder. COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. INCORRECT OPERATION: The Recording Start/Stop Button was pressed without connecting the USB cable to the PC in Picture Playback Mode. CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE: The USB cable is connected to the Camcorder in Card Recording Mode or Picture Playback Mode. CANNOT OPERATE: You are attempting to record pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder in Tape Recording/Playback Mode. UNABLE TO WRITE (MULTI RECORDING): The [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of [EFFECT1]. UNABLE TO WRITE: The Recording Start/Stop Button is pressed when you are recording still pictures on the Card. CASSETTE DOOR OPENED: Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before recording. NO TITLE: Titles are not recorded. UNABLE TO WRITE (WIDE MODE): You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal (with aspect ratio 16:9) by pressing the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. FILE LOCKED: You are attempting to erase protected les. CARD LOCKED: The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to [LOCK]. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or turn the Camcorder off in PC Mode while connecting the USB cable to the Camcorder.

Notes and Hints

Concerning the Power Supply

Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones
If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to the [PHONES] Jack (p. 13) on the Camcorder. In this case, no sound (including warning and shutter sounds) will be reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Camcorder.
Choosing Sound during Playback
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] setting on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu. STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and sub sound) 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] on the [RECORDING] Sub-Menu, playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the [AUDIO OUT] setting if [12bit AUDIO] is set to [MIX].

Slide Show

Playback time may take longer than usual depending on the picture.

Others Creating a Title

Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted, the portions where there is little difference between light and dark and where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may not appear. The Title may not be clear if something small is used for it. If titles are created, the number of images that can be recorded on a Card decreases. If the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is small, you may not be able to create a title.
Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape
When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size is transformed into 720 x 480 pixels according to the DV format. If you attempt to record a still picture with a large image size on a Tape, there may be a reduction in the quality of the image.

Audio Dubbing

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 (p. 71), Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position. In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PCs software, only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending on the software.

Adding a Title

The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot be used simultaneously. The Title In Function and RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously. When a title is displayed in Tape Playback Mode, the title is not output from the DV Terminal. The Multi-Picture Mode cannot be used once the title is inserted. A full-colored title made on other equipment cannot be played back or added to the picture with this Camcorder. A title with a size than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be displayed. When the title is displayed on the Multi screen, the recording and the playback cannot be performed. During DV input, you cannot use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi screen. Select the desired titles to display them on the screen before connecting the DV cable to the Camcorder.

Is the Battery low? Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery. (p. 15) Has condensation occurred? Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (pp. 66-67)
Pictures cannot be played back even when the [] Button is pressed.
Is the Mode Dial set to Tape Playback Mode? If not, the playback function cannot be used. (p. 35)

Playback (Pictures)

Battery runs down quickly.
Is the Battery fully charged? Charge it with the AC Adaptor. (p. 15) Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place? In cold places, the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter. (p. 68) 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.
Mosaic-pattern noise appears on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback.
This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction.
The Battery cannot be charged.
If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor, charging cannot be performed. Disconnect the DC Cable.
Although the Camcorder is correctly connected to a TV, playback images cannot be seen.
Have you selected Video Input on the TV? Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input jacks used for the connection. Depending on your TV, nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Camcorder with your TV. In this case, set [AV JACK] on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to [OUT].
Recorded pictures are not clear.
Is [PICT QUALITY] on the [CARD] Sub-Menu set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY]? If recording is done with it set to [NORMAL] or [ECONOMY], images with ne details may include a mosaic-like pattern. Set [PICT QUALITY] to [FINE]. (p. 25)
Photoshot Playback images do not look normal.
The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is recommended. (pp. 44, 48)
Playback (Pictures) Playback (Sound)
Playback picture is not clear.
Are the heads of the Camcorder dirty? If the heads are dirty, playback image cannot be clear. (p. 67)
Playing back or recording do not function, the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared.
Turn the Camcorder off. If the Camcorder is not turned off after operating the [OFF/ON] switch, press the [RESET] Button (p. 12) rst. And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it.

During Playback the [UNPLAYABLE CARD] Indication is displayed.
The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged.
Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used.
Either the Camcorder or the Card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer.
The Camcorder clatters when shaking it.
It is a sound of the lens moving, not a malfunction.
Sound is not played back from the built-in speaker of the Camcorder or the headphones.
Is the volume too low? During playback, push the [W/T] Lever to display the [VOLUME] Indication and adjust the volume. (p. 35)
When the USB Cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC.
To disconnect the USB cable safely, double-click the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. (p. 49)
Different sounds are reproduced at the same time.
[12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] has been set to [MIX]. As a result, the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together. It is possible to reproduce the sounds separately. (p. 44)

Using the RESET button

1 Open the LCD Monitor. (p. 19) 2 Undo Grip Belt end 1 and pull Lens Cap Cord 2 downward to loosen Grip Belt.
The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.
If you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will be erased. If you wish to preserve the original sound, be sure to select [12bit] Mode at the time of recording.
3 Use projection 3 on the Lens Cap to press the [RESET] Button 4.
Sounds cannot be played back.
Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played, is [12bit AUDIO] on the [PLAYBACK] Sub-Menu of the [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] set to [ST2]? To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing, [12bit AUDIO] must be set to [ST1]. (p. 44) Is the Variable Speed Search Function working? Press the [] Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function. (p. 36)

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.
6) Recording a subject with little contrast
Because the Camcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image, a subject with little contrast, such as a white wall, may become blurry.

Time Code

Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames per second). If this data is included in a recording, an address is assigned to each image on the tape. The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub-code at each recording. When a new (previously unrecorded) Cassette is inserted, the Time Code automatically starts from zero. If a recorded Cassette is inserted, the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded. (In this case, when the Cassette is inserted, the zero display [0h00m00s00f] may appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.) The Time Code cannot be reset to zero. Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape, accurate editing may not be possible. To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function (p. 24) before recording a new scene.

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