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... unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other electric light or power circuits, or where it is operated. 2) Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for long periods of overhead power lines...
... unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one blade wider than the other electric light or power circuits, or where it is operated. 2) Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for long periods of overhead power lines...
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...O 6 SEARCH 8 WEB CAMERA 7 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 9 FF ON MODE 5 4 Start recording. (l 24) ≥Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 17) ≥Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up .) ≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8... Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. 2 ≥Since the Battery will not...
...O 6 SEARCH 8 WEB CAMERA 7 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 9 FF ON MODE 5 4 Start recording. (l 24) ≥Turn the Palmcorder on. (l 17) ≥Rotate the Switch 3 to [ON]. (The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up .) ≥Press the 6 Button. (Rewind the tape.) ≥Press the 7 Button. (Playback starts.) ≥Press the 8... Button. (Playback stops.) 6 Turn the Palmcorder off , charging is completed. 2 ≥Since the Battery will not...
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...Jack [PHONES] (l 69) MagicWire Remote Control Jack [REMOTE] (l 12) ≥Connecting an AV Cable or MagicWire Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK... LIGHT] (l 28) 56) Fade Button [FADE] (l 27) 57) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] (l 24, 29, 30, 31) 58) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l...
...Jack [PHONES] (l 69) MagicWire Remote Control Jack [REMOTE] (l 12) ≥Connecting an AV Cable or MagicWire Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK... LIGHT] (l 28) 56) Fade Button [FADE] (l 27) 57) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/AE LOCK] (l 24, 29, 30, 31) 58) Focus Button [FOCUS] (l...
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...;] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. SEARCH STORE MENU OFF/ON P.B. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by selecting ...different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM not match, [REMOTE] is displayed. Keep the...also use . Outdoors, or under strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within the above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate...
...;] Button simultaneously. 2 ≥When the battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor...Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. SEARCH STORE MENU OFF/ON P.B. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by selecting ...different Remote Controller Modes. ≥If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM not match, [REMOTE] is displayed. Keep the...also use . Outdoors, or under strong light, the equipment may not operate properly even within the above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate...
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.... In actual use , fully charge the battery. 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it . ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up , although the Battery is charged at a temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous...AC Adaptor Jack. If the Battery is attached to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is used for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be charged if DC Cable is completed. 2 Attach ...
.... In actual use , fully charge the battery. 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it . ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp lights up , although the Battery is charged at a temperature of 68xF (20xC) and humidity of 60%. Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time B Maximum Continuous...AC Adaptor Jack. If the Battery is attached to [OFF] and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit. ≥When the Palmcorder is used for continuous recording at a higher or lower temperature, the charging time may be charged if DC Cable is completed. 2 Attach ...
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... and a maximum of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up the Viewfinder. ≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use. ≥Do not pull on...Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the Button 1. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. ≥With each rotate, the Mode...the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up . ª How to Turn off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. ª How to Turn on ...
... and a maximum of Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode. ≥The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up the Viewfinder. ≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use. ≥Do not pull on...Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the Button 1. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. ª How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch. ≥With each rotate, the Mode...the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up . ª How to Turn off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes. ª How to Turn on ...
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... 34) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) CARD SETUP PICTURE SIZE 2048k1496 640k480 PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL LOW LIGHT SHOT OFF AUTO CREATE TITLE ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT List of Menus The illustrations of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 35) ... Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (l 43) 15) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 43) 16) MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 44) 17) Low Light Recording [LOW LIGHT SHOT] (l 42) 18) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 48) 19) 20) 21) 22) MULTI-PICTURES SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW ...
... 34) 14) 15) 16) 17) 18) CARD SETUP PICTURE SIZE 2048k1496 640k480 PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL LOW LIGHT SHOT OFF AUTO CREATE TITLE ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT List of Menus The illustrations of Small Picture inside Normal Picture [P-IN-P] (l 35) ... Picture Size [PICTURE SIZE] (l 43) 15) Picture Quality [PICTURE QUALITY] (l 43) 16) MPEG4 Picture Quality [MPEG4 MODE] (l 44) 17) Low Light Recording [LOW LIGHT SHOT] (l 42) 18) Title Creation [CREATE TITLE] (l 48) 19) 20) 21) 22) MULTI-PICTURES SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW ...
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...the [S] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ≥[PAUSE] is displayed... Pause Mode. To resume recording from one scene to [OFF]. 24 The Rec Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-menu is set to [AUTO] 6, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and ...
...the [S] Button 7 in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. ≥For recording check, the Palmcorder must be the same as the Recording Start/Stop Button. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ≥[PAUSE] is displayed... Pause Mode. To resume recording from one scene to [OFF]. 24 The Rec Lamp does not light up if the [REC LAMP] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-menu is set to [AUTO] 6, the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance. (In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and ...
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...EIS 2 FF ON MODE 1, 3 MEGA OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER 2 MEGA EIS Optical Image Stabilizer Function If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you turn off the Image Stabilizer Function when a Tripod is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. MEGA ...disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the beginning of the [EIS] nor the [ MEGA EIS] Indication appears. ≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural. ≥After-images may appear. ≥We recommend that you can use ...
...EIS 2 FF ON MODE 1, 3 MEGA OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER 2 MEGA EIS Optical Image Stabilizer Function If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky, you turn off the Image Stabilizer Function when a Tripod is completely gone, press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start recording. MEGA ...disappear gradually, leaving a black screen at the beginning of the [EIS] nor the [ MEGA EIS] Indication appears. ≥Under fluorescent lighting, image brightness may change or colors may not look natural. ≥After-images may appear. ≥We recommend that you can use ...
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...MAGICPIX] Button. ≥For other notes, see page 68. 28 To resume normal Recording Press the Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT]. ≥When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight ... This function allows you to view 16:9. Backlight Compensation Function This function prevents a recording subject from being recorded too dark in a dark place without using a light. 1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button. ≥The [MAGICPIX] Indication 1 appears. 1 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1 CINEMA 2 16:9 1 ...
...MAGICPIX] Button. ≥For other notes, see page 68. 28 To resume normal Recording Press the Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT]. ≥When the [BACK LIGHT] Button is pressed, the entire screen becomes brighter. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch, the Backlight ... This function allows you to view 16:9. Backlight Compensation Function This function prevents a recording subject from being recorded too dark in a dark place without using a light. 1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button. ≥The [MAGICPIX] Indication 1 appears. 1 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1 CINEMA 2 16:9 1 ...
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...sports scenes. [7] Portrait Mode 2 Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus. [4] Low Light Mode 3 Preserves the mood of microphone is fixed. To cancel AE Lock Function Set the Mode Selector Switch to produce a clear picture.... (The brightness setting may be recorded brightly if the brightness is switched after the AE Lock has been set to [ON], directivity of dim light settings without altering picture brightness. [Ω] Spotlight Mode 4 Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight. [º] Surf & Snow Mode 5 Compensates...
...sports scenes. [7] Portrait Mode 2 Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus. [4] Low Light Mode 3 Preserves the mood of microphone is fixed. To cancel AE Lock Function Set the Mode Selector Switch to produce a clear picture.... (The brightness setting may be recorded brightly if the brightness is switched after the AE Lock has been set to [ON], directivity of dim light settings without altering picture brightness. [Ω] Spotlight Mode 4 Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight. [º] Surf & Snow Mode 5 Compensates...
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... this function when the screen is selected, the image becomes brighter. When a value closer to be adjusted manually for recording fast-moving subjects but a lower light level. ≥When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up Mode [GAIN UP] or the MagicPix Function is selected, the image becomes darker. Selecting...
... this function when the screen is selected, the image becomes brighter. When a value closer to be adjusted manually for recording fast-moving subjects but a lower light level. ≥When the progressive function is [ON], a speed only up Mode [GAIN UP] or the MagicPix Function is selected, the image becomes darker. Selecting...
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... Adjustment mode. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 3 determines the nature of this Palmcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (Rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent light 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise and sunset 10) Candlelight ≥For other notes, see page 68. 31
... Adjustment mode. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 3 determines the nature of this Palmcorder 2) Blue sky 3) Cloudy sky (Rain) 4) TV screen 5) Sunlight 6) White fluorescent light 7) Halogen light bulb 8) Incandescent light bulb 9) Sunrise and sunset 10) Candlelight ≥For other notes, see page 68. 31
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...notes, see page 69. The following 6 playback speeds are available for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the Palmcorder in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5k (slow playback, SP mode only), 1/3k... as long as the Button is held down the [1] Button for the Variable Speed Search Function in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to start playback. After the adjustment, press the [PUSH]...
...notes, see page 69. The following 6 playback speeds are available for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the Palmcorder in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5k (slow playback, SP mode only), 1/3k... as long as the Button is held down the [1] Button for the Variable Speed Search Function in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to start playback. After the adjustment, press the [PUSH]...
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...mega-pixel still-picture recording can be printed out more clearly. Such actions will light in focus) 5 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication will damage the Card and cause the Palmcorder to malfunction. Recording of normal recording, images that is larger than a million ... that have already been recorded on the Memory Card 3 kinds of data can be recorded by Panasonic only. ª Inserting a Memory Card Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder. 1 Open the Card Slot Cover. 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner ...
...mega-pixel still-picture recording can be printed out more clearly. Such actions will light in focus) 5 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥The [ PICTURE ] Indication will damage the Card and cause the Palmcorder to malfunction. Recording of normal recording, images that is larger than a million ... that have already been recorded on the Memory Card 3 kinds of data can be recorded by Panasonic only. ª Inserting a Memory Card Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder. 1 Open the Card Slot Cover. 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner ...
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... 2 100-0012 3 4 2 MPEG4 3 4 VOICE 3 4 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. ≥When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data...) recorded on the Card. 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights up. ≥The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to...
... 2 100-0012 3 4 2 MPEG4 3 4 VOICE 3 4 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. ≥When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data...) recorded on the Card. 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights up. ≥The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed. 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to...
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... computer ≥When a Card with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for the Palmcorder when using the Memory Card in transfer. Notes ≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be switched. ...Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect the Cable. ≥If the Palmcorder is connected in the Card Playback Mode, the [Removable...
... computer ≥When a Card with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for the Palmcorder when using the Memory Card in transfer. Notes ≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on it is inserted into a personal computer, folders will be switched. ...Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect the Cable. ≥If the Palmcorder is connected in the Card Playback Mode, the [Removable...
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...Snow Mode (l 29) 14) White Balance Mode ≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance setting (l 31) ≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 31) ≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 31) ≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lighting) (l 31) 15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 30) 16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 30) 17...Mode) ≥Image size [ 640 / 2048 ] (l 43, 45) When you playback a scene recorded on a Palmcorder with a picture size specification different from 640 pixels to 800 horizontal pixels, the [ 640 ] Indication will be displayed. MNL EIS 12) 21) 4CARD ª MF 13) ...
...Snow Mode (l 29) 14) White Balance Mode ≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance setting (l 31) ≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 31) ≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 31) ≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lighting) (l 31) 15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 30) 16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 30) 17...Mode) ≥Image size [ 640 / 2048 ] (l 43, 45) When you playback a scene recorded on a Palmcorder with a picture size specification different from 640 pixels to 800 horizontal pixels, the [ 640 ] Indication will be displayed. MNL EIS 12) 21) 4CARD ª MF 13) ...
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...record on the Memory Card during recording. Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. °: If this Palmcorder. (l 45) DEW DETECTED: Condensation has occurred. (l 74) : NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to play back data which is...: No Cassette is inserted. (l 16) X LOW BATTERY MODE: The Battery is low. Warning/Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of modes set to record a tape in VCR Mode, with USB Cable unconnected. Y CHECK REC TAB ...
...record on the Memory Card during recording. Because the medium is protected by a copy guard, images cannot be recorded correctly. °: If this Palmcorder. (l 45) DEW DETECTED: Condensation has occurred. (l 74) : NEED HEAD CLEANING: The video heads are attempting to play back data which is...: No Cassette is inserted. (l 16) X LOW BATTERY MODE: The Battery is low. Warning/Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes, please check the condition of modes set to record a tape in VCR Mode, with USB Cable unconnected. Y CHECK REC TAB ...
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... a still picture in Progressive PhotoShot Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium light. ≥If you are using either Gain up Mode, Program AE Mode or MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the shutter ... previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. Picture Adjustment ≥Settings once performed will be made brighter to [MANUAL]. The Palmcorder will remain valid so long as the general reference for about 2 seconds returns the bar indication to the center of the monitor....
... a still picture in Progressive PhotoShot Mode, the brightness of the recorded still picture may become unstable, avoid recording under fluorescent light, mercury light, or sodium light. ≥If you are using either Gain up Mode, Program AE Mode or MagicPix Function, you cannot adjust the shutter ... previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept. Picture Adjustment ≥Settings once performed will be made brighter to [MANUAL]. The Palmcorder will remain valid so long as the general reference for about 2 seconds returns the bar indication to the center of the monitor....
