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... this unit. Apparatus Claims of your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Reverse engineering or disassembly is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder. This action could permanently damage the internal... parts of certain U.S. CARE ≥TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision ...
... this unit. Apparatus Claims of your Palmcorder body. ≥TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Reverse engineering or disassembly is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. This class B digital apparatus complies with your Palmcorder. This action could permanently damage the internal... parts of certain U.S. CARE ≥TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision ...
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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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...)(49)(50) microphone does not operate. -26≥When connecting the pin plug of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic to reduce noises instead of the...(33) White Balance Sensor -33- OFF PC QUICK START ON POWER (PLUG IN POWER) (34) (35) (36) Due 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) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19...
...)(49)(50) microphone does not operate. -26≥When connecting the pin plug of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to this jack, plug it in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic to reduce noises instead of the...(33) White Balance Sensor -33- OFF PC QUICK START ON POWER (PLUG IN POWER) (34) (35) (36) Due 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) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19...
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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) Multi-Picture/Picture-in microphone on the Palmcorder is deactivated. (85) Clip -14- ZOOM K ∫ L SELECT VAR. SEARCH] -38...IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. When the controller is not in use the Palmcorder. (80) (85) (81) (82) (83) (61) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (84) (E: reverse, D: forward) -38- (62) Index Search Buttons [:,...
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) Multi-Picture/Picture-in microphone on the Palmcorder is deactivated. (85) Clip -14- ZOOM K ∫ L SELECT VAR. SEARCH] -38...IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM T V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; D INDEX STOP INDEX P.B. When the controller is not in use the Palmcorder. (80) (85) (81) (82) (83) (61) Slow Motion/Still Advance Buttons [E, D] (84) (E: reverse, D: forward) -38- (62) Index Search Buttons [:,...
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...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 marked by setting Digital Effects 2 -35- [DEMO MODE] to zero. The [EFFECT2] Demonstration Mode... 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≥...
...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 marked by setting Digital Effects 2 -35- [DEMO MODE] to zero. The [EFFECT2] Demonstration Mode... 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≥...
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...) ≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (12) is no blank left on the Cassette, the Palmcorder stops at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to Card Recording Mode...is 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 enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU STILL ENTER s i FADE ...
...) ≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate. ª Digital Still Picture When the [STILL] Button (12) is no blank left on the Cassette, the Palmcorder stops at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to Card Recording Mode...is 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 enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU STILL ENTER s i FADE ...
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...8805;For other notes concerning this item, see -65-. Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you can be corrected. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. T.MACRO Recording Mode 2... 700k 20tW T D.ZOOM (18) MENU ≥The [EIS] Indication appears. Image Stabilizer Function If the Palmcorder is displayed.) To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-. ≥The...
...8805;For other notes concerning this item, see -65-. Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you can be corrected. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [EIS] >> [ON]. T.MACRO Recording Mode 2... 700k 20tW T D.ZOOM (18) MENU ≥The [EIS] Indication appears. Image Stabilizer Function If the Palmcorder is displayed.) To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [OFF]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -65-. ≥The...
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To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. ≥If the Palmcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It...;The picture is expanded horizontally. 10) Slim Mode [SLIM] ≥The picture is expanded vertically. To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1 Set [...
To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> [OFF]. ≥If the Palmcorder is turned off, the [EFFECT2] settings are inverted as seen in black and white. 14) Solarisation Mode [SOLARI] ≥It...;The picture is expanded horizontally. 10) Slim Mode [SLIM] ≥The picture is expanded vertically. To Select a Desired Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >> a desired Digital Effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1 Set [...
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MIX MIX MIX You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If...image of the previous scene gradually changes to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. 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 the new scene. ≥For ...
MIX MIX MIX You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi-Pictures While 9 multi-pictures are displayed, press the [MULTI] Button. ≥If...image of the previous scene gradually changes to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. 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 the new scene. ≥For ...
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... signal is recorded when recording is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be searched. SELECT ≥For other notes concerning this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM 2t SELECT ≥With each press of the corresponding button,... (78) on the Remote Controller. (62) V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; ZOOM K ∫ L (62) P.B.DIGITAL ≥The center of Scene Index Search, the indication changes, from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time...
... signal is recorded when recording is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, search can be searched. SELECT ≥For other notes concerning this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during playback. 1 During playback, press the [P.B. ZOOM 2t SELECT ≥With each press of the corresponding button,... (78) on the Remote Controller. (62) V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; ZOOM K ∫ L (62) P.B.DIGITAL ≥The center of Scene Index Search, the indication changes, from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time...
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... Button (14). ≥The title is recorded on a Card. 1 Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. r 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The dark portion of black, blue, green, cyan, red, [MULTI] Button (9). TITLE USR00002.TTL 1... a 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 select a desired title. Adding a Title A title can create a title and record on the Card. ≥For other notes concerning this item...
... Button (14). ≥The title is recorded on a Card. 1 Recording Mode: Set the Mode Dial (43) to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode. r 1 Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [ON]. STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The dark portion of black, blue, green, cyan, red, [MULTI] Button (9). TITLE USR00002.TTL 1... a 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 select a desired title. Adding a Title A title can create a title and record on the Card. ≥For other notes concerning this item...
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... setup is completed. The pictures for which 1 or more , repeat this item, see -68-. To Clear the Title Display Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to be deleted if the Card is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 ...and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES]. Writing Printing Data on a Card Using the Palmcorder, you wish to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are not printed, select [ALL 0]. 3 Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button (14)....
... setup is completed. The pictures for which 1 or more , repeat this item, see -68-. To Clear the Title Display Set [DIGITAL] >> [TITLE IN] >> [OFF]. "DPOF" means Digital Print Order Format. 1 Set the Mode Dial (43) to be deleted if the Card is locked and the [ ] Indication 1 ...and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set [PICTURE/MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU] >> [DELETE] >> [FILE BY SEL] >> [YES]. Writing Printing Data on a Card Using the Palmcorder, you wish to prevent accidental erasure. (Even if files are not printed, select [ALL 0]. 3 Select a desired picture and press the [ENTER] Button (14)....
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Using the DV Cable for Recording (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- STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU Player/Recorder: 1 Insert the Cassette and set ...
Using the DV Cable for Recording (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- STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU Player/Recorder: 1 Insert the Cassette and set ...
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...Terminal is referred to as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the type of Palmcorder is on the OS. It may not recognize Memory Card files not created by Palmcorder. -58- In this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which ...appeared when you connected the Palmcorder with Windows Me screen.) 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [...
...Terminal is referred to as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the type of Palmcorder is on the OS. It may not recognize Memory Card files not created by Palmcorder. -58- In this information, refer to the Operating Instructions which ...appeared when you connected the Palmcorder with Windows Me screen.) 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [...
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D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- WIPE: Wipe Mode -35- MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -35- STRETCH: Stretch Mode -35- NEGA: Negative Mode -35- AUTO: Automatic Mode -25- BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank ... -40- : MPEG4 Playback Mode -40- B/W: Black & White Mode -35- INDEX: Index signal recording -39- EIS: Image Stabilizer -29- PICTURE: Picture -40- Various functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen. P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -35- TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -35- SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -35- (PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -39- MNL...
D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- WIPE: Wipe Mode -35- MOSAIC: Mosaic Mode -35- STRETCH: Stretch Mode -35- NEGA: Negative Mode -35- AUTO: Automatic Mode -25- BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank ... -40- : MPEG4 Playback Mode -40- B/W: Black & White Mode -35- INDEX: Index signal recording -39- EIS: Image Stabilizer -29- PICTURE: Picture -40- Various functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen. P-IN-P: P-IN-P Mode -35- TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -35- SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -35- (PB) ZOOM: Playback Zoom -39- MNL...
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... Photoshot Because the original recording was done in Function 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 the inserted Cassette...Recording -27- ≥When the Portrait Mode is , set the appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the The video heads are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on a Tape while setting the accidental erasure prevention switch to play back a tape section that has been recorded with ...
... Photoshot Because the original recording was done in Function 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 the inserted Cassette...Recording -27- ≥When the Portrait Mode is , set the appropriate Date/Time in [DATE/TIME] on the The video heads are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on a Tape while setting the accidental erasure prevention switch to play back a tape section that has been recorded with ...
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... you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of [EFFECT1]. Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback ...Palmcorder off in progress. FILE LOCKED: You are not recorded. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this Palmcorder...tape before recording. NO TITLE: Titles are attempting to the Palmcorder. Others INCOMPATIBLE TAPE: This cassette is protected by pressing the...moving pictures. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to the Palmcorder in [SUPERFINE] on the Card. CHECK CARD: You...Palmcorder in Picture Playback Mode. Notes and Hints ª Concerning the...
... you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect [MULTI] of [EFFECT1]. Select Picture/MPEG4 Playback ...Palmcorder off in progress. FILE LOCKED: You are not recorded. CARD ERROR: The Card is not compatible with this Palmcorder...tape before recording. NO TITLE: Titles are attempting to the Palmcorder. Others INCOMPATIBLE TAPE: This cassette is protected by pressing the...moving pictures. UNPLAYABLE CARD: You are attempting to the Palmcorder in [SUPERFINE] on the Card. CHECK CARD: You...Palmcorder in Picture Playback Mode. Notes and Hints ª Concerning the...
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... ≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle. ≥If you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with the magnification greater than 10k is recommended that are invisible to the TV's operating instructions for details. ...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 in the digital zoom range. ª Image Stabilizer Function ≥The Image Stabilizer Function ...
... ≥Using the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle. ≥If you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with the magnification greater than 10k is recommended that are invisible to the TV's operating instructions for details. ...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 in the digital zoom range. ª Image Stabilizer Function ≥The Image Stabilizer Function ...
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..., and the indication [PLEASE RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON], etc., may appear differently. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on other PANASONIC cameras, this case, [!] will be displayed for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) whole display becomes ...the screen becomes white. ≥If you attempt to play back an MPEG4-recorded image for a few seconds ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ≥Signals of the Palmcorder. smaller. This is not a malfunction. ≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures, they are being used, images that of this...
..., and the indication [PLEASE RE-OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON], etc., may appear differently. ≥When playing back a picture recorded on other PANASONIC cameras, this case, [!] will be displayed for which the [MPEG4 MODE] was set the [OFF/ON] Switch to [OFF].) whole display becomes ...the screen becomes white. ≥If you attempt to play back an MPEG4-recorded image for a few seconds ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ≥Signals of the Palmcorder. smaller. This is not a malfunction. ≥For the MPEG4 moving pictures, they are being used, images that of this...
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...with size of other than usual time depending on ª DPOF other equipment cannot be played back or added to record a still picture with this Palmcorder. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on a simultaneously. Others ≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on the picture....recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size is transformed into 720k480 pixels In Function is not possible. ≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot according to the DV format. ≥If you attempt to the picture with a be recorded on playing back MPEG4 on a Card ...
...with size of other than usual time depending on ª DPOF other equipment cannot be played back or added to record a still picture with this Palmcorder. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on a simultaneously. Others ≥When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on the picture....recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size is transformed into 720k480 pixels In Function is not possible. ≥The Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot according to the DV format. ≥If you attempt to the picture with a be recorded on playing back MPEG4 on a Card ...