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... SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Use of the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Your Palmcorder has been designed for limited viewing. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could permanently damage the internal...
... SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Use of the lens with CANADIAN ICES-003. Your Palmcorder has been designed for limited viewing. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could permanently damage the internal...
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...Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 18 Turning on the Palmcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 19 Using the Menu Screen 20 List of...White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play ...With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft...
...Attaching the Shoulder Strap 17 Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 18 Turning on the Palmcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 19 Using the Menu Screen 20 List of...White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play ...With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft...
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...(29) Cassette Compartment Cover -18(30) Speaker -37- Remote Control Sensor -15(34) Jack for mounting the Palmcorder on the type used . AC adaptor. (49) Shoulder Strap Holders -18- (35) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack (50) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt) [AV IN/OUT] -45- -17...) Tripod Receptacle but connecting a headphone, etc. ≥Used for Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) ...
...(29) Cassette Compartment Cover -18(30) Speaker -37- Remote Control Sensor -15(34) Jack for mounting the Palmcorder on the type used . AC adaptor. (49) Shoulder Strap Holders -18- (35) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack (50) Grip Belt (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt) [AV IN/OUT] -45- -17...) Tripod Receptacle but connecting a headphone, etc. ≥Used for Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) ...
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... also convenient when a Tripod is deactivated. (85) Clip -14- Direction Buttons for convenience. ZOOM K ∫ L SELECT VAR. SEARCH MENU STORE ENTER OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL (75) (76) (77) (78) (79) (69) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -26-, -46- (70) Title Button [TITLE] -42- (71) ... [1] -37-, -40(77) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -37-, -40(78) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. When the controller is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be shot from a distance. (54) (55) (56) (57) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT DISPLAY RESET TITLE MULTI...
... also convenient when a Tripod is deactivated. (85) Clip -14- Direction Buttons for convenience. ZOOM K ∫ L SELECT VAR. SEARCH MENU STORE ENTER OFF/ON P.B.DIGITAL (75) (76) (77) (78) (79) (69) Photoshot Button [PHOTO SHOT] -26-, -46- (70) Title Button [TITLE] -42- (71) ... [1] -37-, -40(77) Fast-forward/Cue Button [5] -37-, -40(78) Playback Zoom Button [P.B. When the controller is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be shot from a distance. (54) (55) (56) (57) START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP OSD TIME SHOT DISPLAY RESET TITLE MULTI...
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... Recording Menu Display Mode -62[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -62[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -62[C.RESET] TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA !!PROG.AE DIGITAL S EIS CARD D.ZOOM RECORDING SELF TIMER DISPLAY USB FUNCTION LCD/EVF INITIAL ;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT Counter Reset -75≥It... operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Palmcorder is automatically set the [DEMO MODE] to confirm the selection of the Menus are ...
... Recording Menu Display Mode -62[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -62[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -62[C.RESET] TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA !!PROG.AE DIGITAL S EIS CARD D.ZOOM RECORDING SELF TIMER DISPLAY USB FUNCTION LCD/EVF INITIAL ;/∫:SELECT %:NEXT MENU:EXIT Counter Reset -75≥It... operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON] Switch is turned to [ON] without inserting a Cassette or a Card, the Palmcorder is automatically set the [DEMO MODE] to confirm the selection of the Menus are ...
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... is in progress. PHOTO SHOT (39) REC (84) ≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (12) is cancelled. (12) ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red. While the [TALK] Button... (84) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from the Palmcorder. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording Mode. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is pressed, images become still pictures. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU STILL ...
... is in progress. PHOTO SHOT (39) REC (84) ≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (12) is cancelled. (12) ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication lights up in red. While the [TALK] Button... (84) is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from the Palmcorder. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Card Recording Mode. When the button is pressed again, the Digital Still Picture Mode is pressed, images become still pictures. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU STILL ...
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... or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). Digital Zoom Function This function is shaken while recording, the camera shake in or out. Image Stabilizer Function If the Palmcorder is useful when you can be corrected. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, the images may not be...40) towards [W] or towards [T] to 700k 20tW T D.ZOOM (18) MENU ≥The [EIS] Indication appears. With the Digital Zoom Function, you want to record close-up to 700k. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t]. ≥The [ T.MACRO ] Indication appears. W T (40) (39)...
... or the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). Digital Zoom Function This function is shaken while recording, the camera shake in or out. Image Stabilizer Function If the Palmcorder is useful when you can be corrected. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, the images may not be...40) towards [W] or towards [T] to 700k 20tW T D.ZOOM (18) MENU ≥The [EIS] Indication appears. With the Digital Zoom Function, you want to record close-up to 700k. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [25t] or [700t]. ≥The [ T.MACRO ] Indication appears. W T (40) (39)...
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... seen in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to capture. -35- Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with a painting-like effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures...
... seen in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It records an image with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to capture. -35- Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with a painting-like effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures...
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...[MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If ...captured last are deleted continuously. ≥After still pictures are displayed. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU 2 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (9) to restart the recording. ≥The last image of a ...
...[MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If ...captured last are deleted continuously. ≥After still pictures are displayed. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU 2 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (9) to restart the recording. ≥The last image of a ...
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... [1] Button (76) or the [∫] Button (74).) (76) (74) V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; ZOOM K ∫ L (62) P.B.DIGITAL ≥The center of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be enlarged up to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is...Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (62) is set to approximately 2 times. ZOOM K ∫ L sV sVOL r sV ≥If the Palmcorder is switched from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the image is enlarged to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is not recorded. ...
... [1] Button (76) or the [∫] Button (74).) (76) (74) V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; ZOOM K ∫ L (62) P.B.DIGITAL ≥The center of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be enlarged up to [2HOUR], an index signal is recorded when recording is...Search If the [9] Button or the [:] Button (62) is set to approximately 2 times. ZOOM K ∫ L sV sVOL r sV ≥If the Palmcorder is switched from [S 2] to [S 9], and the beginning of the image is enlarged to [DAY], an index signal is recorded when recording is not recorded. ...
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r 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). Adding a Title A title can create a title and record on the Card. ...;/6/5] Button to select a desired title. PC SD (43) 1 Tape Playback Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback Mode. (12) STILL ENTER s i FADE 2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. the colors of titles is displayed. STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The...
r 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). Adding a Title A title can create a title and record on the Card. ...;/6/5] Button to select a desired title. PC SD (43) 1 Tape Playback Mode: Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback Mode. (12) STILL ENTER s i FADE 2 Set [CARD] >> [CREATE TITLE] >> [YES]. the colors of titles is displayed. STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The...
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...[YES]. Writing Printing Data on the Remote Controller. ≥For other notes concerning this step. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback Mode. To Verify DPOF Setting Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. Repeat this procedure to...Card has a write protection switch. (-68-) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -68-. Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Palmcorder, you wish to delete and press the [ENTER] Button (14). ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame. ≥To erase 2 files or...
...[YES]. Writing Printing Data on the Remote Controller. ≥For other notes concerning this step. 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button (39). "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to Picture Playback Mode. To Verify DPOF Setting Select [VERIFY] in Step 2. Repeat this procedure to...Card has a write protection switch. (-68-) ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -68-. Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Palmcorder, you wish to delete and press the [ENTER] Button (14). ≥The selected picture is marked with a frame. ≥To erase 2 files or...
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...Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment (such as illustrated, start the following procedures. [S-VIDEO OUT] 2 [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] 1 Other Equipment: 6 Press the Stop Button to stop recording. -48- Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (76) to start playback. Other Equipment: 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback. Palmcorder... (10), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11) on the Palmcorder. DV S-VIDEO IN/OUT REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES 1 (PLUG IN POWER) 1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable Palmcorder: 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >>...
...Digital Dubbing) By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment (such as illustrated, start the following procedures. [S-VIDEO OUT] 2 [VIDEO OUT] [AUDIO OUT] 1 Other Equipment: 6 Press the Stop Button to stop recording. -48- Player: 2 Press the [1] Button (76) to start playback. Other Equipment: 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback. Palmcorder... (10), press the [BACK LIGHT] Button (11) on the Palmcorder. DV S-VIDEO IN/OUT REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES 1 (PLUG IN POWER) 1 AV Cable 2 S-Video Cable Palmcorder: 1 Set [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU] >> [AV IN/OUT] >>...
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... transferring data. ≥If the Palmcorder is used in these Operating Instructions are supported as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is turned OFF. Notes ≥Macintosh is running, the Palmcorder's operation may not recognize Memory Card... files not created by Palmcorder. -58- If the above operation is not performed ...
... transferring data. ≥If the Palmcorder is used in these Operating Instructions are supported as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is turned OFF. Notes ≥Macintosh is running, the Palmcorder's operation may not recognize Memory Card... files not created by Palmcorder. -58- If the above operation is not performed ...
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...;: -34Slide Show Playback -41Slide Show Playback Pause -41- Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -29- TITLE: Title picture -42- Various functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen. MULTI: Multi Mode -35- SEPIA: Sepia Mode -35- S 1: Search Number -39- 5k: Zoom... -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. 1: -34White Balance Adjustment Mode -32- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- F2.0: When you adjust shutter speed manually, this indication appears. -26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review...
...;: -34Slide Show Playback -41Slide Show Playback Pause -41- Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -29- TITLE: Title picture -42- Various functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen. MULTI: Multi Mode -35- SEPIA: Sepia Mode -35- S 1: Search Number -39- 5k: Zoom... -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. 1: -34White Balance Adjustment Mode -32- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- F2.0: When you adjust shutter speed manually, this indication appears. -26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review...
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..., set to [SAVE]. Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED): No Cassette in the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Palmcorder. 3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): Condensation has occurred. -70Y (CHECK REC TAB): The accidental erasure prevention switch on a Tape while setting the...is ON Photoshot Recording -27- ≥When the Portrait Mode is low. When using Tape Recording Mode performed. ≥Digital Effect Modes in [DATE/TIME] on the The video heads are attempting to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), ...
..., set to [SAVE]. Y (TAPE NOT INSERTED): No Cassette in the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of the Palmcorder. 3DEW (DEW DETECT/EJECT TAPE): Condensation has occurred. -70Y (CHECK REC TAB): The accidental erasure prevention switch on a Tape while setting the...is ON Photoshot Recording -27- ≥When the Portrait Mode is low. When using Tape Recording Mode performed. ≥Digital Effect Modes in [DATE/TIME] on the The video heads are attempting to Tape Counter Indication [COUNTER] (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication [MEMORY] (M0:00.00), ...
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...Irregular mechanism is set . CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE: The USB cable is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of an optional stereo microphone. -63- This may solve the problem. UNABLE TO WRITE (MPEG4 RECORDING): The [PHOTO SHOT] ... Battery and reattach it stops. ≥When the Cassette Holder is not compatible with this Palmcorder. Notes and Hints ª Concerning the Power Supply ≥When the Palmcorder is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp...
...Irregular mechanism is set . CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE: The USB cable is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of an optional stereo microphone. -63- This may solve the problem. UNABLE TO WRITE (MPEG4 RECORDING): The [PHOTO SHOT] ... Battery and reattach it stops. ≥When the Cassette Holder is not compatible with this Palmcorder. Notes and Hints ª Concerning the Power Supply ≥When the Palmcorder is used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this is not a malfunction. ≥If the [CHARGE] Lamp...
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...8805;After-images may appear. ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function ≥...;When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the Palmcorder. ª Tele-Macro Function ≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during recording. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or...
...8805;After-images may appear. ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function ≥...;When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet (1.2 meters) or further from the Palmcorder. ª Tele-Macro Function ≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during recording. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [25k] or...
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.../Review playback. This is not a malfunction. ª Index Search Functions ≥Index Search may not be possible at the [12bit] with this Palmcorder and recording it onto a tape ≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 pixels L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub... you attempt to play back an MPEG4-recorded image for a few seconds ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ≥Signals of images to which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other PANASONIC cameras, this image will be displayed. ≥The MPEG4 data cannot be output from Terminal. ...
.../Review playback. This is not a malfunction. ª Index Search Functions ≥Index Search may not be possible at the [12bit] with this Palmcorder and recording it onto a tape ≥Changing the picture size to 640k480 pixels L: Left channel sound (main sound) R: Right channel sound (sub... you attempt to play back an MPEG4-recorded image for a few seconds ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ≥Signals of images to which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set to a mode other PANASONIC cameras, this image will be displayed. ≥The MPEG4 data cannot be output from Terminal. ...
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... screen. large image size on a Tape, there may be a ≥The Title In Function and RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used for this Palmcorder. ≥A title with your time may be indicated as to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title Creation Function is not possible. ≥Even if the contrast...If the number of the image. ≥The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a Card decreases. [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to the picture with Playback Digital Effect. ≥We recommend setting the [SCREEN] on the can be recorded on TV. Others ≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on the...
... screen. large image size on a Tape, there may be a ≥The Title In Function and RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used for this Palmcorder. ≥A title with your time may be indicated as to MPEG4 Playback Mode, Title Creation Function is not possible. ≥Even if the contrast...If the number of the image. ≥The MPEG4 data cannot be recorded on a Card decreases. [DISPLAY] Sub-Menu to the picture with Playback Digital Effect. ≥We recommend setting the [SCREEN] on the can be recorded on TV. Others ≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on the...