When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes. When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out. 3 Securely close the card slot cover.
Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [ON]. 1

OFF ON

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button 1, set the [OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. 1
3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close

the cassette holder.

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover.

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Before using Recording on a tape Set to Tape Recording Mode.
Playing back tape Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

1 Operate with joystick.
2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

1/;: Playback/Pause 6: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) 5: Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the 1/; icon.) : Stop Playing back card Set to Picture Playback Mode.
Recording still pictures onto a card

(Photoshot)

Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Operate with joystick. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

PHOTO SHOT

Plays back the previous picture. Plays back the next picture. Slide show (Plays back the still pictures on the card in order) start/stop

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Accessories
The following are the accessories supplied with this product.
Parts identification and handling

Camcorder

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PV-DAC14D K2GJ2DZ00018 K2CA2CA00025

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CR2025

CGA-DU12

N2QAEC000012

N2QCBD000030

K2KC4CB00018

VFC3506-1A

VFA0425B

1) AC adaptor, DC cable, AC cable -16-
CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC outlets.
2) Battery pack -163) Remote control, button-type battery -244) Magic wire remote control with narration mic -265) AV cable -476) Shoulder strap -147) USB cable and CD-ROM -50-

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Built-in flash -35Recording lamp -63Microphone (built-in, stereo) -31-, -34Grip belt (One-touch free style grip belt) -14Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. White balance sensor -39Remote control sensor -25Lock button -14Lock cover -14(12) (9) (10) (11)

REMOTE/MIC

(9) Audio-video output terminal [AV] -47-
Use the supplied AV cable or headphones only, otherwise audio may not be played back normally. Headphone terminal [] (10) Terminal for Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic [REMOTE] -26Microphone terminal [MIC] A compatible plug-in powered microphone can be used as an external microphone. When the Camcorder is connected with AC Adaptor, sometimes noise may be heard depending on microphone type. In that case, please switch to battery for power supply and noise will stop. (11) USB terminal [ ] -50(12) Speaker -42-

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(16) (17) (13) (14) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (27) Power LCD button [POWER LCD] -23Power LCD lamp -23(28) Mode select switch [AUTO/MANUAL/ FOCUS] -27-, -38-, -40(29) Card access lamp -19(30) DV terminal [DV] -48(31) Card slot cover -18(32) Card slot -18(34) (23)

S-VIDEO

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(13) Viewfinder -16-, -75(33)

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Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the viewfinder screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.

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Battery holder Battery release lever [BATT] -17Power switch [OFF/ON] -19Power lamp -19Quick start recording button [QUICK START] -32Quick start recording lamp -32Menu button [MENU] -22Joystick -20Mode dial -20Recording start/stop button -28S-Video output terminal [S-VIDEO] -44(26) (27) (24) (25)

When inserting a cassette, orient it as shown in the figure, and then securely insert it as far as it goes. When removing, pull it straight out. 3 Push the [PUSH] mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder.
housed, close the cassette cover. After using, make sure to rewind the cassette completely, remove it, and put it in a case. Store the case in an upright position. (-74-) When condensation is formed on the lens or the main unit of the Camcorder, even if no condensation alarm is indicated, condensation may have formed on the heads or the cassette tape. Do not open the cassette cover. (-72-)

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Before using When the cassette holder does not
Inserting/removing a card
Before inserting/removing a card, be sure to turn the power [OFF]. If the card is inserted or removed with the power turned on, this Camcorder may malfunction or the data recorded on the card may be lost. 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.

come out

Close the cassette cover completely, and then open it again completely. Check if the battery has run down. When the cassette holder cannot be

housed

Set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF], then to [ON] again. Check if the battery has run down. Inserting/removing the cassette When the cassette holder is in motion, do not touch anything except the [PUSH] mark. When inserting a previously recorded cassette, use the blank search function to find the position where you want to continue recording. If you overwrite-record on a previously recorded cassette, be sure to find the position where you want to continue recording. Close the cassette cover tightly. When closing the cassette cover, do not get anything, such as a cable, caught in the cover. Accidental erasure prevention If the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 of a cassette is opened (slide in the direction of the [SAVE] arrow), the cassette cannot be recorded. When recording, close the accidental erasure prevention slider of the cassette (slide in the direction of the [REC] arrow).
When inserting a card, face the label side 1 towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes. When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out. 3 Securely close the card slot cover. Concerning the card Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not format the card with another Camcorder or any personal computer. This operation may make the card unusable. Electrical noise, static electricity, or failure of the Camcorder or the card may damage or erase the data stored on the card. We recommend saving important data on a personal computer by using a USB cable, PC card adaptor, or USB reader/writer.

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Date/time button [DATE/TIME] -61On-screen display button [OSD] -44Record button [REC] -48Audio dubbing button [A.DUB] -49Direction buttons [, , , ] -22START/ STOP

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(6) Slow/frame-by-frame forward button [E, D] (E: reverse, D: forward) -42(7) Zoom/volume button [ZOOM/VOL] (8) Search button [VAR. SEARCH] -43(9) Menu button [MENU] -22-

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Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] Rewind/review button [6] Pause button [;] Stop button []

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(14) Recording start/stop button [START/
STOP] (15) Playback button [1] (16) Fast forward/cue button [5] (17) Enter button [ENTER] -22 means that these buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Camcorder. Install a button-type battery Install the button-type battery supplied in the remote control before using it. 1 While pressing the stopper 1, pull out the battery holder.
Remote control usable range
The distance between the remote control and the Camcorder: Within approx. 15 feet (5 m) Angle: Approx. 10o up and 15o down, left, and right Selecting the remote control mode If 2 Camcorders are used simultaneously, set the mode for one pair of Camcorder and remote control to [VCR1] and that of the other pair to [VCR2]. This will prevent interference between the 2 pairs. (The default setting is [VCR1]. When the button-type battery is replaced, the setting will revert to the default [VCR1].) 1 Setting on the Camcorder: Set [SETUP] >> [REMOTE] >> [VCR1] or [VCR2]. 2 Setting on the remote control:
STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV VOL
2 Set the button-type battery with its (i) mark
facing upward and slide the battery holder back into place.
Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturers instructions. Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212F (100C) or incinerate. Keep the ButtonType battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.

[VCR1]: Press [D] and [] simultaneously. 1 [VCR2]: Press [E] and [] simultaneously. 2 Concerning the button-type battery When the button-type battery runs down, replace it with a new battery (part number: CR2025). The battery is normally expected to last about 1 year, but it depends on operation frequency. Keep the button-type battery out of the reach of children. If the remote control mode of the Camcorder and that of the remote control do not match with each other, REMOTE will appear. When the remote control is operated for the first time after the Camcorder is turned on, CHECK REMOTE MODE (-66-) will appear and operation is impossible. Set the same remote control mode. The remote control is intended for indoor operation. Outdoors or under strong light, the Camcorder may not operate properly even within the usable ranges. Within a 3 feet (1 m) range, you can operate the remote control using the remote control sensor on the LCD monitor side of the Camcorder.

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Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic
This controller can be used from different high and low angles. It is also handy when a tripod is used. When you do not use the controller, attach the clip to the grip belt. Left-handed users can use this Camcorder more easily.
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About the clip (on the backside)
When you move with the clip fitted to your pocket or elsewhere, beware of knocking over the tripod or causing the Camcorder to fall off the table. The [PHOTO SHOT] button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic cannot be pressed halfway. If the pin plug of the control is not inserted securely into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it will go, normal operation may not be ensured. Before using, make sure that the plug is inserted securely into the terminal as far as it will go.
Microphone [MIC] Recording start/stop button [REC] Zoom lever [W/T] Photoshot button [PHOTO SHOT] Microphone switch button [TALK]
Connect the Magic Wire Remote
Control with Narration Mic to the Camcorder 1 Plug the Magic Wire Remote Control with
Narration Mic into the [REMOTE] terminal as far as it goes.
Switching the microphone Press the [TALK] button on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic, and the microphone on the remote control will be activated instead of that on the Camcorder.

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Recording on a tape
Open the lens cover. (-19-) (When the Camcorder is turned on with the lens cover closed, the automatic white balance adjustment may not function properly. Please turn the Camcorder on after opening the lens cover.) Set to Tape Recording Mode.
4) Number of recordable still pictures (When no picture can be recorded, this indication will flash in red.) 5) Quality of still pictures Concerning the remaining tape time

indication on the screen

The remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) During a 15-second or shorter recording, the remaining tape time indication may not be displayed or the remaining tape time may not be displayed correctly. In some cases, the remaining tape time indication may display remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time. [POWER SAVE] [OFF]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the standby mode will be automatically set. In the standby mode, [;] blinks and it takes more time than usual to start recording after you press the recording start/stop button. [5 MINUTES]: When 5 minutes passes without any operation, the Camcorder automatically turns off to protect the tape or to prevent the battery from running down. When you want to use the Camcorder, turn it on again. The Camcorder cannot be automatically turned off when you connect the USB connection cable or the DV cable with the Camcorder or when the Camcorder is in the PC mode.
For details on the recording time on a tape, refer to -17-. Carry out a recording check (-29-) to verify that the image is recorded properly. In order to find the unrecorded section, carry out the blank search (-29-). On-screen display in the tape

recording mode

Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape
You can record still pictures while recording image onto a tape. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully while recording image onto a tape.

2) 3) 4) 5)

These indications are displayed only when the card is inserted. 1) Recording time elapsed 2) Remaining tape indication 3) Still picture size
For the number of still pictures to be recorded on a card, refer to -78-. When recording pictures onto a card, the recording start/stop button is disabled.

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Record mode You can select a picture quality for still pictures to be recorded. (-30-) In tape recording mode, the size of pictures that can be recorded is [640]. In order to record higher quality still pictures, you must use the card recording mode. If the wide mode is used, you cannot record images onto the card. The [PHOTO SHOT] button does not work if it is pressed halfway.

photoshot images 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> select a
desired picture quality. [ ]: High picture quality [ ]: Normal picture quality You can also change the picture quality on [ADVANCE] >> [PICT. QUALITY] in the tape recording mode. Recording with a shutter operation

effect

You can add a shutter operation simulating sound. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [SHTR EFFECT] >> [ON]. About the shutter chance mark The shutter chance mark does not appear in manual focus mode. When the subject is not easily focused, focus on the subject manually. You can record still pictures on the card even if the shutter chance mark does not appear, but pictures may be recorded without being focused. The shutter chance mark does not appear or has difficulty displaying in the following cases. When the zoom magnification is high. When the Camcorder is shaken. When the subject is moving. When the subject stands in front of a light source. When close subjects and far subjects are included in the same scene. When the scene is dark. When there is a bright part in the scene. When the scene is filled with only horizontal lines. When the scene lacks contrast. Concerning the focusing area When there is a contrasting object ahead or behind the subject in the focus area, the subject may not be focused. Move the contrasting object out of the focus area.
1) Still picture size 2) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.) 3) Quality of still pictures Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.)
In the tape recording mode, the progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used. (-68-) Select the size of still pictures to be
recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
the desired picture size. [1760]: 1760k1320 [1280]: 1280k960 [640]: 640k480

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Zoom in/out function
You can zoom in up to 10k optically. Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
About the variable speed zoom

function

1tW T 5tW T 10tW T
When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from the Camcorder. When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. When the zoom magnification is 1k, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 1.6 inches (4 cm) distant from the lens. Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 25k to 700k. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25k] or [700k].

When the flash is not used Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH] >> [ ]. To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [FLASH LEVEL] >> select the desired brightness level. [j]: If the brightness is too high ([j] or [Aj] indication will appear.) [d0]: In normal recording (the [] or [A] indication will appear.) [i]: If the brightness is insufficient ([i] or [Ai] indication will appear.) Red eye reduction function Reduces the phenomena where human eyes become red from flashes. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [RED EYE] >> [ON].
The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder. The Camcorder, even when its flash has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.) When the [] ([i]/[j]) indication or the [A] ([Ai]/[Aj]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit. The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 6 feet (2 m). When set [FLASH] >> [A] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [A], [Ai], or [Aj]) may disappear and the flash may not be lighted. Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500. The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is prohibited. Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.
Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional) The flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 6 feet (2 m) or more distant from the subject. The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m). When the flash becomes ready to flash, the [] indication appears. The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously. The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted. The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed. Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash. Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash.

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Self-timer recording
You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
Recording images for wide-screen TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies. Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON]. Cinema Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

If the slow-motion playback continues for approx. 10 minutes or more, then the playback will automatically stop. (10 minutes of slow-motion playback is equivalent to approx. 2 minutes in the SP mode or approx. 3 minutes in the LP mode.)

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Playback mode Frame-by-frame playback 1 During playback, press the [;] button on the remote control. 2 Press the [E] button or the [D] button on the remote control.
Variable-speed search function
The speed of cue/review playback can be varied. (This operation is only available when using the remote control.) Set to Tape Playback Mode and play back a tape. 1 Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button on the remote control.
2 Press the [] or [] button up or down to
vary the speed. Pushing the [s /VOLr] lever towards [T] (normal direction) or towards [W] (reversed direction) of this Camcorder during playback pause also turns into the frame-by-frame playback. If you keep pushing the lever, then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame. To return to normal playback Press the [1] button on the remote control. Slow-motion playback In the reversed slow-motion playback, the time code indication may be unstable. Frame-by-frame playback Press and hold the [E] or the [D] button in the playback pause, and then the images will continuously be played back frame by frame.
The speeds for cue/review playback are 1/5k (SP mode slow-motion playback only), 1/3k (LP mode slow-motion playback only), 2k, 5k, 10k, 20k. To return to normal playback Press the [VAR. SEARCH] button or [1] button on the remote control. Images may be shown in a mosaic-like pattern. The sound is muted during search. This function is canceled when the operation icon is displayed.

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Playback on TV
Images recorded by this Camcorder can be played back on a TV. Insert a recorded tape into this Camcorder. 1 Connect the Camcorder to a TV.
To display the on-screen information

on the TV

The information displayed on the LCD monitor or the viewfinder (operation icon, time code and mode indication, etc.), date and time can be displayed on the TV. 1 Press the [OSD] button on the remote control.
[VIDEO IN] [S-VIDEO IN] [AUDIO IN]
Press the button again to erase the OSD information.

Playing back card

Set to Picture Playback Mode.
Connect the Camcorder and the TV by using the AV cable 1. If the TV has an S-Video terminal, then also connect an S-Video cable 2 (optional). An S-video connection allows you to enjoy a higher quality image. Turn on this Camcorder and set the mode dial to the Tape Playback Mode. Select the input channel on the TV. Move the joystick up to select the [1/;] icon to start playback. The image and audio are output on the TV. Move the joystick down to select the [] icon to stop playback.

2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
(Recorder) You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing. 3 Start playback. (Player) 4 Start recording. (Recorder) Move the joystick up to select [/;] icon.
CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.

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Audio dubbing
You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go.
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. Before recording with audio dubbing Set to Tape Recording Mode. When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures. To play back the sound recorded with
2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
and press the [;] button on the remote control.

audio dubbing

You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound. Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. [ST1]: It only plays back the original sound. [ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing. [MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing. To dub audio while listening to a
3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote
control to make audio dubbing ready.

pre-recorded sound

When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.

A.DUB ;

4 Press the [;] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

A.DUB
When the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used, start recording with the [TALK] button pressed. Talk into the microphone. 5 Press the [;] button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing.

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Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with the supplied USB cable.

[AV JACK] This switches among the output settings of the AV/headphone terminal. [OUT/]: Automatically switches between AV and headphone output. [OUT]: Use this setting when image or sound is not output normally to the TV in [OUT/]. When using the headphone, set to [SETUP] or [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/]. If set to [OUT], you may hear noises on the right. [REC DATA] Set to [ON] and the settings (shutter speed, iris/ gain values, and white balance settings (-39-), etc.) used during the recordings are displayed during playback. When the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] switch is set to [AUTO], the indication [AUTO] will appear. When there is no data, [---] appears on the display. If the Camcorder data of the Camcorder are played back on other equipment, the settings information is sometimes not displayed normally. [AUDIO OUT] This switches the sound to be played back. [STEREO]: Stereo sound (main sound and sub sound) [L]: Left channel sound (main sound) [R]: Right channel sound (sub sound)

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Other menus
[INITIAL SET] When there is a menu that cannot be selected depending on a combination of functions, set to [YES] for changing the menu settings back to the initial shipping condition. (Language setting cannot be back to the initial shipping condition.) [DEMO MODE] If you set to [DEMO MODE] >> [ON] without inserting a cassette and a card, the Camcorder is automatically set to the demonstration mode for introducing its functions. If any button is pressed or operated, the demonstration mode is canceled. If no operations take place for approx. 10 minutes, the demonstration mode automatically starts. To terminate the demonstration mode, insert a cassette or a card, or set to [DEMO MODE] >> [OFF]. For normal use, set this function to [OFF].

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Indications
Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on the screen. Basic indications r: Remaining battery power 0h00m00s00f: Time code 3:30:45PM: Date/Time indication Recording indications R 0:45: Remaining tape time Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes. (When it reaches less than 3 minutes, the indication starts flashing.) SP: Standard Play mode (Recording speed mode) -27LP: Long Play mode (Recording speed mode) -27: Recording -28; (Green): Recording pause -28; (Green flash): Standby mode ; (Red): Fade out : Recording check -29CINEMA : Cinema mode -36wide mode -36WIDE : : Digital zoom -31Automatic mode -27AUTO : Manual mode -38MNL : MF: Manual focus -405k: Zoom magnification indication

LOWCUT

5: : : : :
External microphone supporting the smart accessory shoe (LOW CUT) -13Sports mode (Scene mode) -38Portrait mode (Scene mode) -38Low light mode (Scene mode)
Spotlight mode (Scene mode)
Surf & snow mode (Scene mode)

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Others Folder structure of the card The folder structure of the card formatted by the Camcorder will be displayed on the PC as the illustration below.

Explanation of terms

Automatic white balance White balance adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjusts so the white color will become a pure white. The Camcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the lens and white balance sensor, thereby judging the recording condition, and selects the closest hue setting. This is called automatic white balance adjustment. However, since the Camcorder only stores white color information under several light sources, automatic white balance adjustment does not function normally under the other light sources.
10 000K 9 000K 8 000K 7 000K 6 000K

5) 2) 3) 4)

Up to 999 pictures can be recorded on 100CDPFP folder etc. Files with the DPOF settings can be recorded on MISC folder. LCD monitor/Viewfinder LCD monitor When the LCD monitor gets dirty, wipe it with a dry soft cloth. In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with soft dry cloth. If your Camcorder is extremely cold, the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual immediately after you turn the power on. However, as the internal temperature increases, it goes back to 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 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% 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. Periodical check-ups To maintain the highest image quality, we recommend replacing worn parts such as heads after approx. 1000 hours of use. (This, however, depends on operating conditions including temperature, humidity and dust.)

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY.
(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory
Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page -84-.