Panasonic Digital Palmcoder PalmSight PV-DV200 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we're sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. r Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DACl0) with AC Cable and DC Cable 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0395) 1 pc. PC Connection Cable for Windows (LSJA0276) 1 pc. Battery Pack (PV-DBP8 or PV- DBP8A) 1 pc. MultiMediaCard (LSFT0198) 1 pc. NV Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0013) 1 pc. PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER & CARD LINK DRIVER (LSFT0196) Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. 2

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Your ,,°,i}_- Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the "_°'1_"mark be used. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage withinthe unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contactwith any insidepart of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in orde_ to avoid any problems. The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when operated in a residential environment. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices helpful. FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded interface cable when connecting digital video camera to computer in accordance with instruction herein. Also, any changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate. 3

instructions shouldbe read before the unit is operated. 2. Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions -- All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments-- Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous. 7. Water and Moisture -- Do not use this video unit near water -- for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundrytub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 8. Accessories -- Do not place thisvideo unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video unit and to protectit from overheating. These openings must not be blccked or covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10. Power Sources -- This video unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For video units intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 1t. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit maybe equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider thanthe other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit intothe power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.If the plug still fails tofit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. The 3-wire grounding type plug willfit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safetyfeature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug. t2. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particularattention to cords of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit. 13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. _.- ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND E CL AMP [ NTEN DISCHA_GE UNIT (NEC SECTION 8!0-20) GROUN_NG CONDUCTORS EC SECTION BI0.2_) GROUND Ct_Mp$ _ER S_RVtCE GROUNDING ELECTR_E SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250 PART HI 14. Lightning -- For added protectionof this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This willprevent damage to the video unit due to lightning and power-line surges. 4

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16.Overloading -- Do net overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17. Objectsand Liquids -- Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit, 18. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, t 9. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the video unit. c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualilied technician to restore the video unit to its normal operation. e, If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 20. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 21. Safety Check-- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order. USE & LOCATION • TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Camcorder and power supplyshould not be exposed to rain or moisture, Do not connect the power supplyor operate your Camcorder if it gets wet. Your Camcorder has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Camcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit, There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Camcorder from the power supply before cleaning. • DO NOT AIM YOUR CAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS • DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF • DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, insidea closed ear, nextto a heater, etc... This actioncouldpermanentlydamagethe internalpartsof your Camcorder. • AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... Ifthe unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisturemay form on the tape and insidethe unit. • DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. • STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Store and handleyour Camcorderina mannerthat willnot subjectitto unnecessarymovement (avoid shakingand striking).Your Camcordercontainsa sensitivepick-updevicewhich couldbe damaged by improperhandlingor storage. CARE • TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning yourCamcorder body. • TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touchthe surfaceof the lens withyourhand. Use a commercialcamcorder lenssolutionand lenspaper when cleaningthe lens. Improper cleaningcan scratchthe lenscoating. • TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER ... Before handlingyour Camcorder,make sureyour hands andface are free from any chemicalproducts,such as suntanlotion, as it may damage the finish. 5

Know .................................................................................................... 2 Important Safeguards ......................................................................................................... 4 Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 5 Quick Guide ......................................................................................................................... 8 Supplying Power ............................................................................................................... 11 Cassette Information ......................................................................................................... 14 Color Enhancement Light (Optional) ................................................................................ 16 Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................ 17 Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................... 19 Using the Palmdorder Menu ............................................................................................. 20 MENU OSD ....................................................................................................................... 21 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ................................................................ 26 Camera Recording ............................................................................................................ 30 Remote Control (Optional) ................................................................................................ 33 Playback Your Recordings ................................................................................................ 35 Card PhotoShot ................................................................................................................. 41 Recording images From a Tape ........................................................................................ 42 Playback Still Images ........................................................................................................ 43 Delete Specific Image Pages ........................................................................................... 45 Delete All Image Pages .................................................................................................... 46 Format the MultiMediaCard .............................................................................................. 47 Photo Title .......................................................................................................................... 48 Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) ......................................... 50 Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 51 Digital PhotoShot .............................................................................................................. 52 Index Search ..................................................................................................................... 52 White Balance ................................................................................................................... 53 Recording Still Pictures .................................................................................................... 53 IR FILTER .......................................................................................................................... 53 Program AE ....................................................................................................................... 54 Digital Functions ............................................................................................................... 55 Focus ................................................................................................................................. 56 Audio/Video Fade In/Out ................................................................................................... 57 Backlight ............................................................................................................................ 57 High Speed Shutter ........................................................................................................... 58 Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone ............................................... 59 Memory-Stop Editing ........................................................................................................ 60 Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette .............................................................. 61 Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) ...................................................................... 62 PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (IEEE 1394) ..................................................... 63 PC Connection .................................................................................................................. 64 Software Installation (Windows 95/98) ............................................................................. 65 CARD LINK ....................................................................................................................... 66 PHOTOVU LINK ................................................................................................................ 69 Printer Connection ............................................................................................................ 71 6

............................................................................................................... 80 Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 85 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso Rapido .......................................................... 87 Index .................................................................................................................................. 90 This operating Instruction book is designed for use with models PV-DV200 and PV-DV400. The PV-DV400 is the model used for illustrative purposes. Features may vary, so please read carefully. Differences between models Model Number PV-DV200 PV-DV400 LCD Monitor 63.5 mm (2.5 inch) 76.2 mm (3.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display Liquid Crystal Display Viewfinder Black and White Color IR FILTER No Yes Switch WIND-CUT No Yes 7

• Charge the Battery (page 11). Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. (For model PV-DV200, Tilt Viewfinder upward.) Protection Film _) L • Remove the Protection Film before use. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. Slide TAPE EJECT Switc_.__bh to open the Cassette Compartment Set POWER Switch to Cover. VCR or CAMERA. 3 Insert a cassette with its window side facing up. • Make sure the record tab is closed (page 15) Protection Film • Remove the Protection Film before use. 8 PUSH TO CLOSE mark Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. TAPE_ _1 When using a Tape, you must set TAPE!M-CARD ,-CARDJ Switch_ to TAPE.

is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFE Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Viewfinder 3 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your • ht. PV-DV400 PV-DV200 LCD Monitor Protection Film Set POWER Switch to CAMERA• • Remove the Protection Film before use. Press R!_CORD/PAUSE Buttonn to start recording. Press RECORD/PAUSE Button again toQpause recording. Be sure to insert the MultiMediaCard before using the Card PhotoShot (page 41). Press LCD-OPEN Button to M-CARD Door unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. _80 o1coon or Close the M-CARD Door. XAPE_j When using a MultiMediaCard, you must set M-CAnD_wTAPE/M-CARD Sw tch to M-CARD. Slide CARD EJECT Switch to open M- CARD door. Insert the MultiMediaCard. 9

Viewfinder automatically turns OFE 180 ° BefOre you begin... • Charge the Battery (page 11). Set POWER Switch to Press LCD OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. 3 4 Press REW Button to rewind the tape. 5 Press STOP Button I _ to stop playback. L_q k Press PLAY Button to sta_p_. 10

shown. • POWER Lamp will light. 2 3 Attach the battery as shown to charge. • Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn solid red to indicate current charge level. When all 3 lamps are constantly on, the battery is fully charged. (approx. 1 hour) Expect approx. 1 hour 15 minutes of operation when fully charged (EVF usage). Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up. • The three Charge Lamps "50%", "80%" and "100%" flash and then remain lit one after another to indicate how much the Battery has been charged. When all three lamps are lit, charging is finished. • The Charge Lamps give a good approximate indication of the charging condition under normal ambient temperature. However, when charging at high or low temperature, the charge lamps may differ considerably from the actual charging condition. Battery Charging Confirmation Marker (PV-DBP8 only) Battery Charging Confirmation Marker Use this marker as a reminder to yourself when the battery is fully charged or in need of a charge. This marker performs no function and is for your reference only. • The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short, even after a sufficient charge. Q • PV-DBP8A has no marker. 11

backward to its fully extended position and then tilt it upward. (For model PV-DV200, Tilt Viewfinder upward.) Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. O BATTERY RELEASE Switch Caution: To remove the Battery: Slide the Batteryupwardwhile slidingthe BATI'ERY RELEASE, • Charge only with specified charger. • The Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 32 ° F (0° C) and 104° F (40 ° C). • The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery. • In extreme cold surroundings, Battery charging time will increase. Safety precautions: • Do not get the Battery near, or dispose of in fire. • Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. • Never attempt to disassemble or reas- semble the Battery. To avoid damage to the Battery: • Do notdroporjarthe Battery. • Use the Battery with specified models only. • If the Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation. To insure longer battery life: • While not in use, remove Battery from the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a cool, dark, dry place, if you leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on AC Adaptor, the Battery will no longer be rechargeable, • Keep the Battery terminals clean. 12

0 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The POWER Lamp of the AC Adaptor lights up. DC IN Terminal (Supplied) O POWER Lamp • When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes 1W of electric power when plugged into an AC outlet even when not in use.) 13

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). TAPE EJECT 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Switch Cassette Compartment Cover. 2 Insert a cassette with its window side facing up. PUSH TO -- CLOSE mark _,_ Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Cassette Compartment Cover • If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on. Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. Pull the cassette tape straight out. Hint for recording position when inserting Cassette • When you insert a cassette that is partially recorded, use the Edit Search Function to search for the position from which you want to record again, Especially when you want to record again on a cassette that is already fully recorded, be sure to first locate the position where you want to add the new recording, before starting to record, Note: • If hand strap is tight it may prevent Cassette Compartment Cover from fully opening for tape insert or eject. Loosen hand strap if necessary. • When inserting the cassette, make sure it faces in the right direction and then push in completely. i 14

indicating the 6.35mm digital standard. Cassette type Record Speed/Playback time SP LP AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased. record tab To prevent accidental erasure Slide the tab to the left (open). To record again Slide the tab to the right (close). 15

Built-in Light Mount Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power sourc (pages 12, 13). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Slide L ght nto the Built-in Light Mount. Be sure it locks into place. Press LIGHT ON. LIGHT RELEASE Button LIGHT Button Press IG_ again to OFF. To remove the Light: Press LIGHT RELEASE and slide the Li_ out of the mount. Caution: This light becomes hot during operation. Make sure nothing covers the Light durin, operation. • Using the light will reduce battery operating time. • If using the enhancement Light for an extended period of time, be sure to provide ventilation when using it in a hot environment. • Be sure LIGHT is set to OFF when not in use. • Do not attempt to lift or carry the Palmcorder by holding the Enhancement Light. • if light bulb needs to be replaced, take Light to your nearest authorized service center. 16

buckles. Removethe buckles from one end of the strap. 3 4 Thread the strap (with no buckle) through the Light Holder so that it faces outward. Then reinsert the buckle. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted. 1 to Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop. Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap. 17

Storage, LIGHT RELEASE 2 To remote the Light, press LI_ RELEASE and slide Light out from tt Button _ Light Holder Hand Strap Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Ha= Strap Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and run the Strap through the Lens Cap Loop. Reattach the Hand Strap, 18

including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. Before you begin.,. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. JOG KEY MENI Button -- EXAMPLE: _'d=!r.,1=q :2000 rm_Tm_m] : JAN Push Rotate : FEB Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen (page 21). CAMERA MENU VCR MENU ..W ] 2:REC MODE 3:REC MODE 4:PLAY MODE 4:SET-UP 5:DISPLA y SETTING 5:DISPLAY SETTJNG 6:LCD/EVF SETTING 6:LCOIEVF SETTING 7:pHOTOTITLE *SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY 'SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY *SET :PUSH JOG KEY 'SET :PUSH JOG KEY *EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY 'EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY 2 Rotate JOG KEY to selectl;_i_ _L_. and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen. • DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. Rotate JOG KEY to se ect_i_!_i_i_ [_:;_, ,, , and then press JOG KEY to set to ON (pages 22, 24). •The DATE/TIME SETTING menu appears. Rotate JOG KEY to select the desired numbers, then, press JOG KEY_down to fix that portion and move to the next. Adjust the shaded items for the year, month, day, hour, and minute. Vb_o]_il: o l_llL=lfiJ]l_l_ El=lllllll_ • If you should pass the current year, continue pressing down on the JOG KEY until the year appears again. • A built-in battery maintains clock operation. If the Palmcorder is not connected to a power source for a few months, the built-in battery may discharge and "CLOCK BATTERY" indication appears (page 29). [_ :2000 MONTH : OCT DAY : 18 HOUR :SPM MINUTE:I 0 SELECT:PUSH JOG KEY • SET :ROTATE JOG KEY • EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY When time setting is completed, press the MENU to start the clock. 19

mode (recording) and the other for VCR mode (Playback) (pages 21-25). • While the Menu screen is displayed, you cannot record or play the tape. • While recording, the Menu screen will not be displayed. • While in playback, the Menu screen can be displayed. JOG KEY MENU_ Button_ Displaying the MENU Before you begin,.. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, t3). • Set POWER to CAMERA. 1 Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu. (CAMERA MENU) :SET-UP 5:DISPLAY SETTING S:LCOIEVF SETTING 7:PHOTOTITLE • SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY • SET :PUSH JOG KEY EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY (VCR MENU) 4:PLAY MODE S:OISPLAY SETTING $:LCOIEVF SETTING •SELeCT:ROTATE JOG KEY •SET :PUSH JOG KEY 'EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY (EX. PV-DV400) 2 Rotate _ select a menu item. I Setting the MENU Items 1 (EX. VCR Mode menu) 1 2 t Press down on the ,JOG KEY to set your selection. Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. • The characters of your selection will be inversely displayed. STROBE MOSAI 1 SLIM TRAIL STRETCH D EFFECT i)OFF SEPIA MONO *SELECT:SOTATE JOG KEY ,SET :PUSH JOG KSy -EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY Press down on the JOG KEY to set your selection. • The "0" mark will indicate your selection. Press MENU twice to exit the menu. 2O

: ADJUST 3 : REC MODE 4 : SET-UP 5 : DISPLAY SETTING 16 : LCD/EVF SETTING i 7 : PHOTO TITLE CAMERA MENU 1 : D. FUNCTION CAMERA FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select one of the 9 digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE, MOSAIC, SLIM, TRAIL, STRETCH, GAIN-UP, WIPE, or MIX). 2 : ADJUST CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed. To select PROG. AE, W. BALANCE, or H.S.S (High Speed Shutter). 3 : REC MODE CAMERA REC-MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED, AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER, SELF- REC, or WIND-CUT. 4 : SET-UP CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed. To select REMOTE, TALLY LED, BEEP, or IR-COLOR. 5 : DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/ TIME, or CLOCK-SET. 6 : LCD/EVF SETTING (PV-DV400 only) LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR. 6 : LCD SETTING (PV-DV200 only) LCD SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS. 7 : PHOTO TITLE PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To select TITLE or MODE. VCR MENU 1 : PLAY FUNCTION 2 : REC MODE 3 : PLAY MODE 4 : DISPLAY SETTING i 5 : LCD/EVF SETTING 1 VCR MENU 1 : PLAY FUNCTION VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select D. FUNCTION or D.EFFECT. 2 : REC MODE VCR REC MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED, AUDIO-REC. 3 : PLAY MODE VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or B.SEARCH. 4 : DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/ TIME, or CLOCK-SET. 5 : LCD/EVF SETTING (PV-DV400 only) LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR. 5 : LCD SETTING (PV-DV200 only) LCD SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or EVF BRIGHTNESS. 21

WIPE MIX ............... PROG. AE eOFF t,_ II t_D 8_'- W.BALANCE ;_,.- _. OAUTO H. S. S SET •(AUTO) ............ REC - SPEED OSP LP AUDIO- REC O12 bit 16bit INDEX eDAY 2HOUR SHUTI'ER eOFF ON SELF - REC NORMALQMIRROR WIND-CUT eOFF ON ............. " REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2 TALLY LED OFF • ON BEEP OOFF ON IR - COLOR QB/W BLUE GREEN .............. DISPLAY OFF eLINEAR MEMORY T.CODE C.RESET eOFF ON DATE/TIME OFF eD/T DATE CLOCK- SET OOFF ON .............. LCD BRIGHTNESS LOWll II HIGH LCDCOLOR LOWl I I I.... HIGH EVF BRIGHTNESS LOWl I I I.... HIGH CAMERA FUNCTION • DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 55) To select one of the 9 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. CAMERA ADJUST • PROG. AE (page 54) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode. • W.BALANCE (page 53) To select one of the 3 White Balance modes. • H.S. S (High Speed Shutter) (page 58) To select a desired shutter speed. CAMERA REC MODE • REC-SPEED (page 15) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on a 80 minutes tape. • AUDIO-REC (page 59) 12 bit: The sound is recorded in the 12 bit/32 kHz mode. 16 bit: The sound is recorded in the 16 bit/48 kHz high-quality mode, • INDEX (page 39) DAY: An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording. 2 HOUR: An index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after a lapse of more than 2 hours. 22

taken in the Photo Shot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound. • SELF-REC (page 31) NORMAL: During self-recording, the picture on the LCD Monitor is the same as it will be recorded. MIRROR: During self-recording, the picture on the LCD Monitor is horizontally reversed. • WIND-CUT (PV-DV400 only) (page 30) To reduce sound distortion caused by wind hitting the microphone. However, this slightly deteriorates the sound reproduction in the bass range. CAMERA SET-UP REMOTE (page 34) VCR1 :To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCRI. VCR2:To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR2. OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. • TALLY-LED (page 30) Tally LED lights during recording when set to ON. • BEEP Set to ON to beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur. To cancel the beep, set to OFF. Palmcorder will beep: • Once when you start recording • Twice when you stop recording • Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions (pages 28, 29). • IR-COLOR (PV-DV400 only) (page 53) To select one of the 3 IR-COLOR modes after slide IR FILTER Switch to ON. DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY (page 26) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. • C.RESET (page 26) Setting to ON, resets the counter to zero. • DATE/TIME (page 27) To display the date and time on the screen. • CLOCK-SET (page 19) When set to ON. the date and time can be set on the screen. LCD/EVF SETTING (PV-DV400 only) • LCD/EVF SETTING (page 31) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness and color level and the viewfinder brightness. LCD SETTING (PV-DV200 only) • LCD SETTING (page 31) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness and LCD color. / CARD SETTING REC MODE NORMALOFINE CARD SETTING • REC MODE (page 41) To select Photo Rec Mode. 23

D. FUNCTION IOFF MIRROR STROBE MOSAIC SLIM TRAIL STRETCH D. EFFECT eOFF SEPIA MONO VCR REC MODE REC - SPEED OSP LP VCR PLAY MODE INDEX OPHOTO SCENE AUDIO QST1 ST2 MIX REMOTE OFF QVCR1 VCR2 B.SEARCH IOFF ON DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY OFF OLINEAR MEMORY T.CODE C.RESET eOFF ON DATE/TIME OFF OD/T DATE CLOCK- SET eOFF ON LCD/EVF SETTING LCD BRIGHTNESS LOWII II .... HIGH LCD COLOR LOWII II .... HIGH EVF BRIGHTNESS LOWII II HIGH PHOTO TITLE • TITLE (page 48) Photo Title is recorded, • MODE (page 48) To select one of the 2 Photo Title modes, VCR PLAY FUNCTION DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 55) To select one of the 6 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. D. EFFECT (page 55) To select one of the 2 digital picture effects for playing back. Setting to OFF cancels the previously select digital effect. VCR REC MODE • REC-SPEED (page 15) SP: Normal recording speed mode. LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as long as in the SP mode. For example, 120 minutes of recording is possible on a 80 minutes tape. VCR PLAY MODE INDEX (page 39) To select the desired Index Search function. PHOTO: To search for Photo shot pictures. SCENE: To search for scenes marked with Index signal. 24

audio playback mode after performing audio dubbing in the 12 bit mode. ST1: The original sound alone is played back. ST2: The dubbed sound alone is played back. MIX: The original sound and the dubbed sound are played back together. • REMOTE (page 34) VORI'To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR1. VOR2:To receive signals from the Remote Control set to VCR2. 'OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. • B.SEARCH (Blank Search) (page 33) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. DISPLAY SETTING , DISPLAY (page 26) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. , €.RESET (page 26) Setting to ON, resets the counter to zero. , DATE/TIME (page 27) To display the date and time on the screen. • CLOCK-SET (page 19) When set to ON, the date and time can be set on the screen. LCD/EVF SETTING (PV-DV400 only) • LCD/EVF SETTING (page 31) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness and color level and the viewfinder brightness. LCD SETTING (PV-DV200 only) LCD SETTING (page 31) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness and LCD color. CARD SETTING i DISPLAY OOFF ON DCF OOFF ON \ CARD SETTING • DISPLAY (page 43) Select to OFF to cancel all Display on the screen. • DCF (page 43) Select to OFF to cancel DCF No. on the screen. 25

which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. All indications except, the Date and Time, will NOT be recorded onto the tape. e f a b C J d J J:[-"0-"_-'21 : - IEIS3OOxl "ID.ZOOMIIIWA R N I N GI r o _A.'0" MF7 IVOLUME [-] I III 112:34:56 AM 1 JAN 2 2000 [*]I a. Battery Remaining m FULL EMPTY • t • b. Tape Remaining (AY-DVM30EA) (AY-DVM60EA) R0:30 R1:00 ! ! • I • • I • - RO:O0- - RO:OO- t % i % • It will take several seconds for the tape remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving. C, Digital Zoom and other Digital Function (page 51) This display appears when the digital zoom function has been activated. d. Playback Effect (page 55) This display appears when SEPIA or MONO is selected in VCR menu. e. Tape Speed Indication (page 22) Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP). 26 f. Display OrdOff and Counterfrime Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired "DISPLAY" mode is selected from the menu (page 23). • When selecting OFF, all displays turn off. LinearTime Counter Memory Counter Time Code Memory Counter M 0:00:00 The Palmcorder wil! stop whenever it reaches the point where the counter was previously set to M 0:00:00 during audio dub, fast forward or rewind. Time Code 0h00m00s00f The Palmcorder calculates and displays exactly where you are on any tape in terms of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (30 frames = 1 second). • This display can not be reset. IMPORTANT NOTE: Display must be set to ON for MF, AE, W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel when selected.

speaker is being adjusted. h. Date and Time Indication (pages 23, 25) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time the DATE/ TIME is selected from the Palmcorder's MENU (pages 23, 25) or the DATE/TIME Button is pressed on the remote (optional). 12:34:56AM 1 JAN 2 2000 DAT iME I<-'I A.22000 OFF DATE WARNING indication (pages 28, 29) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. IR FILTER (PV-DV400 only) (page 53) This display appears when IR FILTER is set ON. PHOTO PAUSE PLAY R_> CHK FF REW <_ BLANK SEARCH II k. Tape Modelndications REC Recording. Photo Shot Recording. Paused during recording. Playback. Repeat Playback. Recording Check. Fast forward. Rewind. FF Search. REW Search. Blank Search. Index Search. Mirror feature recording. Paused during Mirror feature recording. I. Digital EIS Indications (page 50) m. Zoom Magnification Level (page 51) n. Manual Focus Indication (page 56) o. White Balance Indication (page 53) p. PROGRAM-AE indication (page 54) q. Backlight Indication (page 57) r. Shutter Mode indication (page 58) 27

TAPE NOT INSERTED CHECK REC TAB If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, "j_j' will flash and "TAPE NOT L_ INSERTED" will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, "_-_' will flash and "CHECK REC TAB" will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. CANNOT REC When Audio dub is performed and the sliding record tab is open, or a blank portion of tape is detected, '_" will flash and "CANNOT REC" will appear for 5 seconds. ,. f ,. --_] END-- When the tape is about to end in REC mode, "[] END" will flash and "TAPE END" will appear for 5 seconds. INCOMPATIBLE TAPE When a incompatible tape is detected, "INCOMPATIBLE TAPE" will appear for 5 seconds. NEED HEAD CLEANING If the video heads require cleaning, "NEED HEAD CLEANING" will appear for 5 seconds. REMOTE When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode (VCR1 or VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE" will also appear for 5 seconds when the Palmcorder is first turned on. 28

DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape, "CANNOT REC LP-MODE" will appear for 5 seconds. Jf excessive moisture condenses in the unit, "WARNING" will flash, "DEW DETECTED" will appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your Palmcorder is turned on again. -- WARNING - LOW BATTERY ILOCK BATTERY When a battery recharge is necessary, "WARNING" will flash, "LOW BATTERY" will appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds (page 26). When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, "CLOCK BATTERY" will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery, connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging. INCOMPATIBLE DATA [] If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy a copy-protected tape, "INCOMPATIBLE DATA" will continuously appear. This message also appears if REC is pressed when DV is input and the copy of copyrighted information is prohibited. When the LCD monitor is rotated 180° so that it faces the same direction as the lens, the "!" mark indicates that a warning message exists. To view the warning, return the LCD monitor to the original position. 29

by the EVF or the LCD Monitor. Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to EVF Record/Pause mode. With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight (page 9). Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. The Tally LED will be on. To turn the Tally LED off, see TALLY LED on page 23. Press RECORD/PAUSE again to pause recording. • To reduce microphone wind noise, set the WIND-CUT (PV-DV400 only) to ON (see WIND-CUT on page 23). _s } - \ 30 J • When the Palmcorder is aimed at excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is a normal characteristic of the CCD pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever __ possible. _r£,.__.r_-"4_[___" _ r- TO conserve power __X:i.. _ ,,, ,,_: _!i_j_] _i_ i After5 m_nutes, theRecord/Pause mode w,, I automatically change to Standbymode, f" _ ?]'i _'"h"%_ 1"I"0resume recording, set POWER to OFF land then ON again.

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (page 15). LCD-OPEN Button 180 ° )0° If you adjust the LCD Brightness or color. J I Press MENU to display the main menu screen. 2 Rotate JOG KEY to selecti ! !, :_ I,", from the main menu screen (pages 22, 24). 3 Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/EVF SETTING screen. _1Press -JOG KEY to select BRIGHTNESS or COLOR, then rotate JOG KEY to adjust them. 5 Press _MENU twice to exit this mode. Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. 2 3 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the angle. • The LCD monitor will automatically turn on. • When the LCD monitor is completely closed, it will shut off automatically to save power. • Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Stad recording (page 30). • Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery operating time. • Close the LCD monitor completely when not in use. (PV-DV200) (PV-DV400) Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so that it faces in the same direction as the lens while in the CAMERA mode to record yourself. The picture in the LCD monitor will appear reversed. Set to MIRROR (page 23) on the Camera mode menu screen to see the picture as it is actually being recorded. 31

of the last recorded scene in the Recording Pause Mode. EDIT Press EDIT SEARCH <1<1 briefly in the recording Pause Mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Movie Camera returns to the Recording Pause Mode. • For Recording Check, the Movie Camera must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted. You can visually search for scenes in CAMERA mode to maintain proper continuit when taping. RECORD/PAUSE BuHon \ POWER Switch EDIT EDIT SEARCH

to a blank portion of tape and start recording exactly where you left off. MENU Button JOG KEY POWER Switch Set the POWER to VCR, 2 3 4 • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select • then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select in the VCR PLAY MODE menu/page 25). Press JOG KEY to select ON. • "BLANK" will appear on the screen. You can operate the major functions of your Paimcorder from up to approximately 16 feet (5 m) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens). To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to CAMERA• To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to VCR. _ Remote Sensor Controlled Functions Rec/Pause (page 30) Tele (Zoom) (page 51) Wide (Zoom) (page 51) Date/Time (page 27) Reset (page 60) PhotoShot (page 52) Display On TV (page 40) Counter/Time Code (page 26) Audio Dubbing (page 59) Record (page 62) Menu (page 20) Play (page 35) FF/Search (page 36) nEW/Search (page 36) Pause/Select (pages 20, 36) Stop/Set (pages 20, 35) Slow/Frame Advance (Forward) (pages 36, 38) Slow/Frame Advance (Backward) (pages 36, 38) Index Search (Forward) (page 39) Index Search (Backward) (page 39) • Speaker Volume (page 35) 33

any two Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder with one Remote control (Optional, page 72). In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it is necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to #'_ VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to control the desired Palmcorder. o o !io 4 For VCR 1. _Press these buttons at same time. For VCR 2 : Press these -_ buttons at same time. 5 • When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode (VCR1 or VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)" will appear. REMOTE Set the POWER to VCR or CAMERA• • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR or CAMERA position. Press MENU to display the VCR or CAMERA mode menu screen. Rotate JOG KEy to select _'_ _in the CAMERA mode menu screen or __ in the VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SET-UP or VCR PLAY MODE menu screen. Rotate _JOGKEY to select _, and then press JOG KEY to select VCR 2 on one Palmcorder (pages 23, 25). Leave the other Palmcorder set to VCR1. Set the Remote Control (Optional, page 72) to VCR 1 or VCR 2 to correspond with the Palmcorder you wish to control. (See illustration at left.) • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1. 34 a O Insert a slender pointed object, such as the tip of a ball-point pen into the slot so that it fits into the hole (as shown a). Then, while sliding to the right, pull the Battery Tray out with your fingernail. Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the (_) mark facing down. Do not reverse the polarity. Insert the Battery Tray• "Replace battery with • Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (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.

playbackyour recording. VOI .UME KEY Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorderto a power source (pages t2, 13). • Insert a recorded cassette. • Set Powerto VCR. LCD-OPEN Button REWIND STOP SEARCH Button Button PLAY Button 180 ° Speaker 90 ° You can place the Palmcorder on a table, etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor 180° and swing it up against the Palmcorder body as shown. L._i_ T__ PHONES "_!:_1 :_ _!-_t Jack LL m r, _l 1 2 3 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. Press REWIND/SEARCH to rewind the tape. Press PLAY to start playback. To adjust the volume: Hold down VOLUME KEY until the volume setting screen appears (page 27). Then rotate VOLUME KEY to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker. To disappear the volume setting screen, hold down VOLUME KEY again. • Adjust the picture on the LCD monitor if needed (page 31). Press STOP to stop playback. • When the tape reaches its beginning during rewind or rewind search, it will stop automatically. • If you press PLAY for more than 5 seconds, the Palmcorder will start the Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. The letter "R D" will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. _ ,, To exit the Repeat| J Playback mode, | turn the / Palmcorder OFF. _. • When a tape recorded in LP mode on another digital video camera is played back on this unit, the picture may appear mosaic. • Using the LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. • Connect earphones (not supplied) to the PHONES Jack. 35

A During playback, hold down FAS____!T FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/ _EARCH. The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. B OR Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/SEARCH once for a continuous rapid visual search. Press PLAY to release. REWIND/ FAS_ SEARCH SEARCH Bu_on FORWARD BuUon • When executing a rapid visual search, the picture may become bluish for an instant or mosaic. This is normal during _"f_".U_, _ JID'_ this mode. ( STILL Picture) Press _ during playback. Press PLAY or PAUSE to release. PAl Button re ,<1 Bu_on Bu_on SLOW/F.ADV Bu_on • To protect the tape and video heads, your Palmcorder's operating modes will revert as follows: STILL _ STOP (after 5 minutes.) ( Slow Motion Playback I Optional Remote Control Only (page 72) Forward Slow = Press Ill- SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow = Press <11SLOW/F.ADV during play. Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) 36 • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playback, picture may move up and down. This is normal. • When you start or stop slow motion playback, the picture may become bluish for an instant.

PLAY Button I ! 'L r JOG KEY :IEWIND/SEARCH FAST FORWARD/ 3utton SEARCH Button ( Variable Speed Search 1 2 3 Press PLAY to start playback. Press PLAY again. Rotate the JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY downward for forward playback. • Rotate JOG KEY upward for reverse playback. To return to normal playback: Press PLAY. Playback will continue at normal speed. • The Variable Speed Search function offers a choice of six playback speeds (1/5x, lx, 2x, 5x, 10x, 20x) both in forward and reverse directions. • The review playback at the lx speed is playback in reverse direction. • During the Variable Speed Search (at a speed other than lx), mosaic-like patterns will appear in the picture. • During the Variable Speed Search, sound is muted. Fast Forward/Rewind Check) Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind. • Hold down FAST FORWARD/SEARCH during fast forward. • Hold down REWIND/SEARCH during rewind. • The picture will appear for as long as the button is held down. 37

Optional Remote Control Only (page 72) Press PAUSE during playback. Press I1_ SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press _lJ SLOW/F,ADV to do a frame by frame reverse. Press PLAY to release. • If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can see a continuous series of still images at a slower speed than normal slow mode. • During frame by frame advance, a few frames may move automatically, and the picture may become bluish for an instant. [ Jog Frame by Frame Search-) (Palmcorder only) During Still mode, rotate the JOG KEY to advance or reverse the picture one frame at a time. 38

more than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback the first few seconds of each. To cancel this function, press PLAY or STOP. Optional Remote Control Only (page 72) Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the beginning of each recording. Set the POWER to VCR. 2 3 • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select . then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu screen, Rotate JOG KEY to select and then press JOG KEY to select PHOTO or SCENE. 1 Place the Palmcorder in the VCR STOP mode. 2 Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or rewind the number of recordings (indexes) forward or back you want to view. The Palmcorder will advance or rewind to the desired recording and automatically PLAY. • The number of times you pressed the button is displayed in the EVF and the LCD monitor if you set INDEX on the VCR menu to SCENE (page 24}. (Ex., if you press the button three times, "$3" will appear.) • If the interval between scenes is less than 1 minute, index search may not operate properly. • Response time between pressing the button and change in the scene number is quite slow. Do not press the INDEX SEARCH rapidly and continuously. • It won't playback when the tape reached beginning during Reverse Index Search mode. 39

Audio leo In :able Set POWER to CAMERA. You can now view what the Palmcorder is recording on your TV. Or, to playback a tape, set POWER to VCR. You can now playback a recorded tape on your TV. Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT or S-VIDEO. Check your TV operating instructions for further information. Start playback or begin a recording. Kff;Tt_ To To Video In ITV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks._ For best Chrominance and Luminance, it is suggested to use the S-Video connection if available on your TV. DISPLAY -- S-VIDEO ON TV OUT Button 4O \_ack of T_I Audio In S-Video Cable (Not supplied) To Audio / AV Cable To S-Video In (Supplied) • Please fully connect the A/V cable to both the Camcorder and the TV. • Make sure the Palmcorder and TV are turned off while connecting. Optional Remote Control Only (page 72) You can display the various EVF and LCD indications on your TV by pressing DISPLAY ON TV on remote control. Press again to remove the indications. System Installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC in USA (and the Canadian Electrical code in Canada) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as )ractical,

MultiMediaCard. MENU Button JOG KEY PHOTOSHOT Button TAPE/M-CARD Switch POWER Switch Image Resolution and Capacity (8MB MultiMediaCard FINE NORMAL REC Image Mode Resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 Capacity Approx. 60 images Approx. 240 images The number of images given for each mode applies when all images are taken in same mode. You can change recording modes at any time before capturing an image. The number of images that can be captured may differ depending on the subject. After capturing an image, the number may not decrease, or it may decrease by two. This is normal. While "PROCESSING" is displayed, do not turn off the Digital Video Camera or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory. Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorderto a power source (pages 12, 13). • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a MultiMediaCard ( page 9). Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position, 2 3 Set TAPE/M-CARD to M-CARD. (page 9) • "PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY" is displayed for 10 seconds (page 43). pLAy : pU_N PLAY _(Ey Press MENU to display CARD SETTING menu, then press JOG KEY to select NORMAL or FINE. NORMAL •FINE *SET :pUSH JOG KEY L:EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY J • Press MENU to exit this menu. Press PHOTOSHOT to record an image. _.E pHOTO _.o_o PROCESSING COf'IPLETED 12:34;56AM f234:56AM AN 2 2000 AN 2 2000 • The PhotoShot image is recorded to the MultiMediaCard. • When SHUTTER is set to ON (page 23), still pictures are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound. If set to OFF, only the visual shutter effect will occur. 41

cassette tape to a MultiMediaCard. Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorderto a power source (pages 12, 13). • Inserta MultiMediaCard (page9). JOG KEY POWER Lamp POWER Switch / TAPE/M-CARD Switch PLAY Button _-_, 0 PHOTOSHOT Bu_on Set POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Set TAPE/M-CARD to M-CARD. 3 PHOTO1 Press MENU to display the CARD SETTING menu screen, then press JOG KEY to select NORMAL or FINE. [--1 NORMAL •FINE • SET : PUSH JOG KEY L:EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY) • Press _ to exit this menu. Press PLAY to start playback of the cassette tape. And then, press PAUSE to select an image. Press PHOTOSHOT to record a 6 desired image to the MultiMediaCard. PHOTO PHOTO E PROCESSING COMPLETED J • When PHOTOSHOT is pressed in PLAY or SLOW mode, the screen goes to STILL mode. • To playback the images of the MultiMediaCard, see page 43. • When Variable Speed Search is done (page 37), this feature can not be used. Repeat steps 4~5 to record another image to the MultiMediaCard. 42

the images of the MultiMediaCard. JOG KEY / RECORD/PAUSE Button POWER Switch TAPE/M-CARD Switch M-STOP M-PLAY Button Button I J DISPLAY : Select OFF to cancel all Display on the screen. DCF : Select OFF to cancel DCF No. on the screen. Igr'Z ll • If the file number is changed, the Palmcorder cannot read the file. Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a recorded MultiMediaCard (page 41). Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Set TAPE/M-CARD to M-CARD. (page 9). • "PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY" is displayed for 10 seconds. PLAY ; PUSH pLAY KEY Press M-PLAY to display the Multi playback screen. • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen. Then rotate JOG KEY to select image. • Rotate JOG KEY to scroll through Multi image screen pages (each page contains 6 images). • The selected image is underlined in green. The color of image numbers is white for FINE mode and green for NORMAL mode. "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed. • Press MENU for the display CARD SETTING menu screen. • Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode (page 41). • While "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed, do not turn off the Digital Video Camera or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory. 43

to display the selected image as a full-size screen. • "PLEASE WATT" is displayed on the screen. • Rotate and press J_ to return to the previous image, next image, or Multi playback image screen. 0. 1 PHOTO INE BACK r_ NEXT Rotate JOG__Q___K___Y to select BACK, MULTI, or NEXT, and then press JOG KEY to set. • Select BACK to go to the previous image. Select MULTI to go to the multi image screen. Select NEXT to go to the next image. • Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode (page 41). Precautions for the MultiMediaCard • While the MultiMediaCard is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject it to vibrations and shocks. • Do not leave the MultiMediaCard in a place with high temperature, exposed to direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated. • Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the Digital Video Palmcorder or of the MultiMediaCard itself could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the loss of picture data, we recommend that you make a backup copy on a cassette or on the computer. • Do not bend or drop the MultiMediaCard as this could damage the MultiMediaCard or the captured contents. • Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the MultiMediaCard with your fingers and take care that no dirt, dust or water enters it. • Do not affix other labels to the MultiMediaCard face or back as Card insertion/ removal may become impossible. 44

unwanted images. DELETE ALL You can delete all images. FORMAT You can delete all data. JOG KEY :_OWER Switch M-STOP M-PLAY M-DEL Button Button Butlon' I II\ F-T I ,VI,: J ,I 4 1 While deleting image, do not turn off the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image storage capacity. Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a recorded MuffiMediaCard (page 41). 3 Do steps 1 and 3 on page 43. Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select %%%'_ J • SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY -SET :PUSH JOG KEY CANCEL : PUSH STOP KEY • Multi playback image screen will be displayed. [[_ [] [___ Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set the image to be deleted. • You can select as many images as you like for deletion. • Press JOG KEY to cancel the selected image. • Press M-DEL to delete the selected image. • To cancel delete, press M-STOP. E] [] M-DEL to delete selected page. • The screen below is displayed. • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen. • Press M-DEL to set. Images set for deletion are underlined in red. DELETE PAGES 4"-- I 515-1 [,_ ARE YOU SURE ? ,yEs :PUSH OEL KEY *CANCeL:PUSH STOP KEY • To delete, press M-DELL. • To cancel delete, press M-STOP. • To delete other image pages, repeat step 4. • To exit, press M-STOP. 45

all images from a MultiMediaCard easily with this operation. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. JOG KEY POWER Switch M-STOP Button M-DEL Button Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorderto a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a recorded MultiMediaCard (page 41). 1 2 3 Do steps 1 and 3 on page 43. Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu. Then, rotate and press JO__GG KEY to select _. I __ -- -- DELETE -- -- J SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY 'SET :PUSH JOG KEY CANCEL:PUSH STOP KEY • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel delete, press M-STOP. The Multi playback image screen is displayed. t ,c L] us. sioP K_,'J Press M-DEL to delete all images, • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen. l DEL ETE:M'DEL°E x I T : sTOP I • Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen (page • While deleting image, do not turn off the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image storage capacity. 46

format your MultiMediaCard using this operation. Warning: Formatting permanently removes ali' image data. JOG KEY POWER Switch M-STOP M-PLAY M-DEL Button Button Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a recorded MultiMediaCard (page 41 ). 1 2 3 Do steps 1 and 3 on page 43. Press M-DEL to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select [_. -- -- D_LETE -- _ -- PAGE • SET :PUSH JOG KEY CANCEL:PUSH STOP KEY • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel format, press STOP. Press M-DEL to format the MultiMediaCard. • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen as all images are deleted from memory. Deletion is complete when "NO PICTURE" is displayed. OELETE:M_LT :STOP 11 • Press M-STOP to return to the Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen. • While deleting image, do not turn off the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image storage capacity. 47

PhotoShot images from a MultiMediaCard to a cassette to be used as a WIPE or MIX effect. IElm'4 When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected image and Title will appear before each recording is made. WIPE : Successive scenes are separated in a way which simulates the drawing of curtain. MIX : The current scene is mixed with the title image when the scene changes. JOG KEY POWER Switch MENU Button TAPE/M-CARD Switch Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Insert a recorded MultiMediaCard (page 41). 1 2 3 Set pOWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Set TAPE/M-CARD to TAPE (page 8). Press MENU to display the CAMERA menu screen. Then rotate and JOG KEY to selectI'='l 1 : D.FUNCTION 2:AOJUST 3;REC MODE 4:SET-UP 5:OISPLAY SETTING _ING 'SELECT:ROTATE JOG KEY¥_ "SET : PUSH JOG KEY "EXIT :PUSH MENU KE Rotate and press _ to select andnn . 1st : Select and set MODE. 2nd : Select and set TITLE to "SET". • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the screen. • The Multi image screen is displayed. Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an image. • "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed while image is processed. • After Photo Title is preformed, Digital Function turns off. • There are 12 pre-installed files. 48

displayed. PHOTO TITLE SET • After 3 seconds, the screen goes back to the Camera mode screen. _LP 1:23:45 PAUSE 1 WIPE or MIX Press REC/PAUSE to start recording with Photo Title. • WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at beginning of next recording. Then the Photo Title setting will be cleared automatically. 49

for any unitentional hand or body movement. It can be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes. _ EIS ON POWER 3 / Switch EIS Button REC/PAUSE Button PLAY Button • Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. Camera mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions. • The EIS indicator flashes when the light level is inadequate. • Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording when using a tripod. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press I_ again to cancel. • Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off when not needed. D.E.I.S. may not function when... • Palmcorder movement is too extreme. • Recording a subject with distinct horizontal or vertical stripes. • Recording in low light situations. • Recording a subject under a great amount of fluorescent light. • Recording a scene with very fast motions. I VCR mode / Set POWER Switch to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. 4 Press PLAY to start playback. Press EIS to stabilize the picture. Press EIS Button again to cancel. • Be sure that D.E.I.S, is turned off when not needed. 5O • When using D.E,I.S in VCR mode, the size of the scene may appear slightly larger.

zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. Zoom slowly • By lightly pressing the "T" (Telephoto) or the "W" (Wide Angle) side of the POWER ZOOM Switch. Zoom quickly : By applying more pressure. im¢l The zooming speed ranges from a slow 22 seconds to a fast 2 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM Switch. POWER POWER Switch 4 D. ZOOM Button \REC/PAUSE Bu_on Zoom Out("W") PLAY Button |,'a=l • Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. Camera mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red, • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press D. ZOOM to select D.ZOOM1 or D.ZOOM2. 3 once : D.ZOOM1 (from 18x to 36x) twice : D.ZOOM2 (from !8x to 300x) three times : Turn off D.ZOOM Press REC/PAUSE to start recording and press POWER ZOOM to zoom in or zoom out. 4 • The magnification level is always displayed in the EVF or the LCD monitor when DISPLAY is set to ON (pages 23, 25) Press D.ZOOM to turn off Digital Zoom so that no indication appears. • The normal optical zoom functions from lx to 18x. • Because the image is enlarged digitally, the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used. • When the level falls below 18x, the normal zooming function will resume. • Focus distance becomes 4 feet (1.2m) if the lens is in full telephoto. ( VCR mode ) Set POWER to VCR. 4 • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press PLAY to start playback. Press D.ZOO_.__M. • The center portion of the image doubles in size. Press D.ZOOM again for normal image size. 51

(approx.) still image from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on the spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (page 59). PHOTSHOT Button MENI Button Button TAPE/M-CARD Switch Before you begin... REC/PAUSE Button Optional Remote Control Only (page 72) • Set POWER to CAMERA. Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to TAPE. Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause mode. "PHOTO" will appear in the EVF or the _) oo^..-.-_ LCD monitor. • If SHUTTER on the menu screen is set to ON, a sound effect similar to the shutter of a film camera will be heard when the PHOTOSHOT is pressed. • The Tally Lamp will be on. • When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the playback image will take approximately 7 seconds to process. After that, the Camera mode screen will be displayed. Set POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press MENU to display the VCR " mode menu screen. Rotate J___ to select _ _, and press J___ to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu screen. INDEX SEARCH (rewind Button) • The picture quality will deteriorate slightly. • The tape remaining indicator will not appear while PHOTOSHOT feature is used. • In the Photo/Scene Index Search mode, the shutter sound effect may not be able to be heard even when SHUTTER is set to on. • Photo Index Search may fail to detect a recorded PhotoShot image if the image is 3 seconds or less. INDEX SEARCH (fast forward 4 Rotate JO____ to select[[_, Button) and press O_ KEY to select PHOTO or SCENE. 5 Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or rewind on the remote control (Optional, page 72) to advance or rewind the tape to playback a PhotoShot scene. To view the next PhotoShot, INDEX SEARCH must be pressed again. 52

make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. JOG KEY / MENU Button --_ (No display) SPORTS "_ PORTRAIT _1_ O LOW-LIGHT | SPOT*LIGHT [_ J, SURF&SNOW 8_'_ SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback. • When playing back a sports mode recording, the movement may appear slightly jerky. • Do not use this mode when recording under fluorescent, mercury or sodium lighting. These types of lights will affect the color and brightness of the images. • A vertical band of light might appear when recording objects that are brightly illuminated or which are highly reflective. • If the amount of light is insufficient, the SPORTS "_F,," indicator will flash in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The image may flicker if this mode is used indoors. 54 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position. Press ME_ to display the menu screen. Press JOG KEY to selectS, and then press J_O_G.KEY to display the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select {_, and then press JOG_KEY to select one of the five modes shown below. Repeat steps 4-5 to select OFF to cancel this feature. • Sports mode For recording fast action scenes. • Portrait mode_ For recording only subjects in the foreground, while ignoring subjects in the background. • Low-light mode For recording in extreme low light conditions. • Spot-light modelS] Recording in situations where subjects are under a spotlight(s). • Surf & Snow modeS_,_ For recording in locations with a high degree of "Dazzle", such as snow slopes and the seashore. PORTRAIT mode • The image may flicker if this mode is used indoors. LOW-LIGHT mode • Scenes recorded in extremely low light levels may not come out properly. SPOT-LIGHT mode • If the recorded subject is extremely bright, the picture may appear whitish. SURF&SNOW mode • If the recorded subject is extremely bright, the picture may appear whitish. • It is not possible to select the SPORTS mode and PORTRAIT mode together with the GAIN UP in the Digital function camera menu.

features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback• Select from eleven special effects• JOG KEY MENU Button POWER Switch ( Types of Digital Function ) MIRROR Symmetrical image from the current camera picture. STROBE The recording appears as a sequence of still frames• MOSAIC The picture appears in a mosaic pattern• SLIM The picture is expanded vertically. TRAIL The subject being recorded creates a trail when in motion. STRETCH The picture is expanded horizontally. GAIN UP (Not available during playback) Picture sensitivity is increased. • Only Manual Focus is available. WIPE Successive scenes are separated in a way which simulates the drawing of a curtain. MIX The current scene is mixed in with the following scene during scene changes. SEPIA (Only available during playback) The picture is played back in sepia, brownish color, giving it an antique look. MONO (Monotone) (Only available during playback) The picture is played back in black-and- white• 2 3 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA or VCR position• Press MENU to display the menu screen• Press JOG KEY to select in the CAMERA mode menu screen or in the VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select • and then press JOG KEY repeatedly to select one of the Digital Function listed at the left. To cancel the Digital Function, press down on JOG KEY to select OFF. • The EIS and Digital Zoom features are turned off automatically when one of the Digital Functions listed at left is selected. • Refer to the Types of Digital Effects at the left. To use the WIPE function: a. In Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTION" item in the main menu screen to "WIPE" (page 22). b. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording• c. Press RECORD/PAUSE to pause the recording. The last scene will be memorized• d. Press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording again. The new scene will take the place of the memorized scene. To use the MiX function: a. In Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTION" item in the main menu screen to "MIX" (page 22). Then, perform steps b-d above. The memorized scene and the new scene will appear mixed as the scene changes from one to the other• i • When Photo Title is set, WIPE/MIX mode becomes Photo Title. Photo Title is finished, Digital Function become OFF. 55

Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject through glass. • a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground. • a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. • a subject not centered in the Viewfinder. • subjects with shiny surfaces. • an obliquely angled subject. POWER ZOOM Button MANUAL FOCUS control wheel Rotate O • a bright, flat subject such as a white wall. • in low light situations. • a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing. • Re-focusing may be required when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene. Press MANUAL FOCUS control wheel so that "MF" (Manual Focus) appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. EVF/LCD Monitor 2 OF 1 Press and hold POWER ZOOM to the "T" side (Full Telephoto) until the lens is zoomed in all the way (subject at maximum size). Turn MANUAL FOCUS control wheel until the picture is in focus. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly. Press POWER ZOOM to "W" or "T" as desired. • The subject will remain in focus over the entire zooming range. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly. Press the "W" side of POWER ZOOM to the wide angle position. Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 1 inch (25mm) in front of the lens. 56

scene transitions for a more professional look. REC/PAUSE Button /FADE Button C __ • _ 2 Fade In: Starting the first scene with" fade in" is very effective. In Record/Pause mode, hold down FADE until the picture fade out. Then, press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording. Release FADE and the picture will gradually fade in. Fade Out: Use to create a soft ending or (together with fade in) for a soft transitionfrom one scene to the next. During recording, hold down FADE until the picture fade out. Then, press RECORD/PAUSE to pause the recording. Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed area, or when the light source is in the back of your subject. EVF or LCD monitor indication. Press BACK LIGHT to activate the Backlight feature. The Indicator "O" will appear in the EVF or LCD monitor. Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel the Backlight feature. BACK LIGHT Button • The Indicator "O" will not appear in the EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is selected in the DISPLAY menu. 57

motion (e.g. tennis stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback, when watching the tape on this Camcorder. Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source (pages 12, 13). • Set POWER Switch to CAMERA. • Insert a cassette with record tab (page 15). • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to TAPE. In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF) and LCD monitor, the Camcorder will automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350). • AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA. ol MENU Button \ JOG KEY Q • For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that you use this feature outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter recording, additional halogen or tungsten light should be provided. Fluorescent light will degrade the picture quality. • This feature requires ample light. More light is required for the fastest shutter speeds. • The Auto Focus system may not operate properly in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter. • When PROG.AE is ON, you cannot manually select the shutter speed. 58 1 2 3 Press MENU to display the camera mode menu in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Rotate and press JOG KEY to select _, and then rotate and press .JOG KEY to select[_. • SHUI-FER SPEED menu is displayed. HUTTER _140OO Rotate JOG KEY to obtain one of the following shutter speeds. 1/60 <--_AUTO_ 1/8000 1/100 1/4000 1/250 1/2000 1/500 < • 1/1000

microphone. External Microphone with M3 connector (not supplied) External Microphone Jack A.DUB Button PLAY Button \ PAUSE Button A.DUB Button i o .='_ T_' °,_'..... II II[ o r ®l @L @ Before you begin... • Connect the external Microphone (if used). • Turn On the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA MENU mode should be as follows: 12 bit The original sound is recorded on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new sound will be recorded on ST (Stereo) 2. 16bit The original sound is replaced with the new sound. • Select 12 bit if you do not want the original sound to be completely replaced during an audio dub. • If you dub over a tape which has both 12 bit and 16bit audio recordings on it, keep in mind that the original 16bit audio portion will be completely replaced. Set POWER to VCR. Press PLAY. Then press PAUSE where you want dubbing to begin. 3 Press A.DUB on this unit (for three seconds) or the remote control (optional, page 72) to put the Palmcorder in the Audio Dub mode. • "A.DUB" flashes in the EVF or the LCD monitor. LCD/EVF Indication I _, I / - A-DUB (Continued on next page.) 59

audio sound, set the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (page 22) as follows: AUDIO (The following selections are available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed recording only) ST 1 Set this position to listen to the original sound. ST 2 Set this position to listen to the audio dubbed sound. MIX Set this position to listen to both the original sound and the audio dubbed sound. Press PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing. • Connect Palmcorder to TV in order to monitor the sound (page 40). A'DUB 1 Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed. The following screen appears if the tape was not recorded in NTSC format. INCOMPATIBLE TAPE Press PAUSE to stop Audio Dubbing. • 16 bit dubbed sound completely erases the original 16 bit recorded sound. • If you select 12 bit AUDIO recording and dubbed the sound with the AUDIO-MIX on, the sound will be stereo regardless of the AUDIO-OUT setting. • If you recorded in LP mode, you can not use the A-DUB feature. You can set an automatic Edit stopping point. • If the microphone used for dubbing gets too near the speaker of your TV, a howling noise (feedback) may occur. • If the tape position lies or starts in a blank section, you can not use the A-DUB feature. 6O RESET-- Button MENU j Bu_on Before step 2, locate the point at which you want the dubbing to stop. Press MENU to display the VCR menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select_ _........ , and then to press JOG KEY display the DISPLAY SE-I-I-ING menu. Rotate _JOGKEY to select _, and then press JOG KEY to set to MEMORY. Then, press RESET on the remote control to reset the Counter Memory to M 0:00:00. Now, rewind to the editing start point, and continue with steps 2-5. The tape will now stop automatically at "M 0:00:00",

• Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their power sources. • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as illustrated below. • Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Selector to LINE, • Set the Palrncorder POWER Switchto VCR. OUT OUT 1 2 ° 3 Cable (not supplied) Audioln Video In Recording: VCR (Rear_# S-Video in To Video In To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Paimcorder and a blank tape with record tab in place into the target VCR (Recorder). Press PLAY on the Patmcorder. When the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing, press PAUSE. Press REC or simultaneouslyREC and PLAY (depends on VCR) and then pause the recorder. [ m almlllDO } PAUSE/STILL STOP REW PLAY FF REC VCR Buttons Simultaneously, press PAUS___.__E on both units to begin the copying. Press _TOP on both units when copying is completed. • Turn the TV ON and select its VCR channel (either CH3 or CH4). • Set the VCR/TV Selector on the recording VCR to VCR. • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality. • Press _ on the Palmcorder remote control (optional, page 72) to eliminate EVF/LCD Monitor indications to be recorded on the tape. • If the Time Code is displayed in the EVF or LCD monitor, this display cannot be reset. CAUTION: authorized exchanging and/or copying of / yrighted recordingsmay be copyright ngement. 6

incorporate the digital in/out IEEE 1394 interface (DV interface cable is not supplied). Source (Praying) Palmcorder Input/ Output Connector 3 / Recording DV Interface Cable Palmcorder (Optional) d_ STOP PLAY PAUSE REC Button Button Button Button Before you begin... • Connect bothPalmcordersto theirpower sources. • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV interface cable (4-pin to 4-pin). • Turn both Palmcorders ON. Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder, and set POWER to VCR. Insert a blank tape with the record tab in place into the target (recording) Palmcorder and set POWER to VCR. Press PLAY on the source Palmcorder. When the tape reaches the point you want to start dubbing, press PAUSE. Hold down R__ and press PLAY the target (recording) Palmcorder or remote control (optional, page 72). Press PA_ to pause the tape at the starting point of the dub. Simultaneously, press PA_ Buttons on both units to begin the dubbing. Press _ on recording unit, and then press _ on playing unit to end dubbing, PAUSE Button 62 L #.$#. REC Bu_on PLAY Bu_on • When two Palmcorders are used for dubbing, it is recommended that the remote control VCR1 or VCR2 setting should be should used to avoid mis- operation. • When two Palmcorders are connected using the DV interface cable (not supplied), a Video Editing Controller cannot be used. • Do not connect both an S-Video Cable or NV Cable and a DV Interface Cable. _ii UCAUTION: ' _ nauthorized exchanging and/or copying ofI opyrighted recordings may be copyright | nfringement. J

_11q ::1::5K_:_|| A five image can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (not supplied) using products and software from Digital Origin (formerly Radius) or Canopus. Using these products allows you to capture live images onto your PC, edit the captured image, etc, Note: • For more detailed information, please their web site at: http :llwww.digitalorig in.comlD VP http://www.justedit.com • For assistance on Digital Origin products, call 1-800-572-3487 For assistance on Canopus products, call 1-888-868-2533 Connector DV Interface -- Cable (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) DV Input/Output (i.LINK "i,") Connector 63

in the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • Intel® Pentium ® Processor • Microsoft Windows _ 95 or Windows ® 98 • RAM: 16 MB or more • 2 MB minimum available hard disk space. • 256 color monitor (full color recommended). • 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive (for installation). • RS-232C serial port (D-Sub 9-pin). An adaptor (D-Sub 9-pin male to a D-Sub female) is required for a D- Sub 25-pin. • Mouse or other pointing device. \ (D-Sub 9-pin) (Default Is COM1,) PC Connecting Cable for Windows (Supplied) R Turn off your PC. Connect the Digital Video Camcorder to your PC (Windows) using the RS-232C PC connecting cable (supplied). • Before connecting the Palmcorder to the PC, make sure the PC power is off to insure that images are transferred properly, Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. -I_FIF[ • For extended periods of use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor as a power source. • Refer to PC or Windows manual to identify which COM port to be used for connection. 64

Turn on PC (Personal computer) and start up Windows. Insert PHOTOVU LINK & CARD LINK DRIVER Disk (Windows 95/98) into a floppy disk drive. Click on Start, then "Run..." Type In "a:_tup.exe" and click OK. • If your 3.5 inch floppydisk drive is not "A', use appropriate letter. Follow instructions as they appear on PC screen until the installation is complete. • Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete. 65

images between the MultiMediaCard and a PC. Before you begin... • Insertthe MultiMediaCard (page9). • Make Carncorder-PC connections(page64). • Turn your PC on. • SetCamcorder POWER to CAMERA. • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switchto M-CARD (page 9). Click on Start, "Programs", "panasonic", then "CARD LINK". "CARD LINK" is opened. • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected. Refer to Help for information about application operations and other Error messages. 66

(page 9). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 64). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to CAMERA. • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to M-CARD (page 9). Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 66 to run the Software. "Preview Window" screen appears automatically. t_.'_=.l.=_l III IHIIIIII I IIIIII "4[l&_Jll] ill_l I -lifi,,-,,,.,,W_r .... IIIII IIII IIII I-o,-,f I ......... 3 • If, while transferring the image to your PC, the displayed picture appears abnormal, restart the PC application and turn Camcorder POWER off, and then back on. 4F: 00/1/t Select the image data you want to transfer to your PC. • The selected image will be under lined in green. Click on: Transfer • The picture image is transferred to your PC and displayed. Transfer Dialog will appear on the PC. The image is captured when the full screen image appears on the PC. Delete • Confirmation Dialog will appear on the PC. Click "OK". A image of the MuttiMediaCard is deleted, Save • The picture image is transferred to your PC and displayed. Save window appears. [File Save] dialog box appears. 67

Photo Title (page 48) from your computer by transferring them to the Camcorder via PC connection. Before you begin... • Insert the MultiMediaCard (page 9). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 64), • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to CAMERA. • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to M-CARD (page 9). Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 66 to run the Software. To_t "Preview window" screen appears automatically. 3 Click on "File", then Click on "Open". • At your computer, please select and open the data (. jpg or .bmp) you want to transfer to the Camcorder. Click on "File" then select "Data out to camera", then select Fine or Normal mode. • DATA TRANSFER screen appears. • Your computer image data is transferred to the Camcorder. 68

images from your Camcorder tape to a PC. Before you begin... • Insert the Tape (page 8). • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 64). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to Tape (page 8). Click on Start, "Programs", "panasonic", then "PHOTOVU LINK". "PHOTOVU LINK" is opened. • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected. Refer to Help for information about application operations and other Error messages. 69

be transferred directly to your PC via an RS-232C connection. Transfer Button Before you begin... • Insert the Tape (page 8), • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 64). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. • Set TAPE/M-CARD Switch to Tape (page 8). Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 69 to run the Software. "Preview Window" screen appears. 3 Search and Select a video footage or a scene you want to transfer to your PC using VCR Operation Buttons on the "Preview window" screen. Then click on "Transfer" to transfer selected image from camcorder to "Preview Window" in PLAY or STILL mode. O Button €, _ • _ • " ° [ n ]l!JJ Save Transferred image to PC. Click on "File" then "Save As". • If, while transferring the image to your PC, the displayed picture appears abnormal, close PHOTOVU LINK and turn Camcorder POWER off, and reset PHOTOVU LINK, and turn Camcorder Power ON. • Photo Search may fail to detect a recorded PhotoShot image if the image is 3 seconds or less. 70

by using a digital Photo Printer (Optional). Before you begin... • Connect both Pa}mcorder and Digital Photo Printer to their power sources. ° Connect the Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer using a A/V cable (supplied) or S-Video Cable (not supplied). • Connect the Digital Photo Printer and your TV using a Video cable (not supplied) and turn the TV on. • If different video sources are connected simultaneously to the S-VIDEO IN Socket and the VIDEO IN Socket, the video for S-VIDEO IN Socket takes precedence. • To listen to sound from the Palmcorder, connect the audio output from the Palmcorder directly to the television AUDIO IN socket. • Please refer to the printer's operating instructions for detail on printing. Optional To S-Video In-- S-Video Cable -- (Not Supplied) -To Video In -- AN Cable (Supplied) A/V OUT -VIDEO OUT 71

DBP9/DBP9A) CGR-D815A/1B PV-DDC9 PV-DLT9 PV-DRC9 PV-PD2100 Figure );,\ AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH / 1 h 15 min Battery Pack 1600mAH / 2 h 50 min Battery Pack 5300mAH / 9 h Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (4-pin to 4-pin) Color Enhancement Light IR Remote Control Digital Video Printer $140,00 $60.00 $100.00 $200.00 $45.00 $ 39.95 $ 29.95 $599.95 72

!-Access_o_#i _-Descripiion - Pric e Each 11- Qua nti!y i- To--ta/-P-rice--_ ] J Your State & Local Sales Tax I I Shipping & Handling i 5.00 ......... Total Enclosed /L 3. Method of payment (check one) [] [] Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # [_ MasterCard Expiration Date [] Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: MATSUSHITA ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To: Mr. Mrs. Ms. First Street Address City Last State Zip Phone #: Day ( Night ( TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVIE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 73

counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. 2 Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. B 3 To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shaft and attach. Turn it clockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock in place. PV-DV400 1 Slide the Viewfinder backward to its fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. 2 Remove the EVF Eyepiece 2 screws with a screwdriver (+). 3Turn the Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. 4 Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. 5 To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shaft and attach, Turn it clockwise 1/8 of a turn to lock in place. 6 Replace the EVF Eyepiece screws and tighten with a screwdriver. • If you lose EVF Eyepiece screw, order Part No.XQN2+BV4FXK for replacement. 74

for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 Ix). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.6, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 Ix). The table below shows the color temperature for reference. PALMCORDER SETTINGS ,4b,,(AmberFilter Range) . .I."OUTDOOR" '_UTO" ... "INDOOR" i, :V., ........ (Blue Filter Range) NATURALLIGHT CONDITIONS Fair weather, blue sky Slightly cloudy sky • Cloudy or rainy sky • Sunlight in clear weather al midday Averagesunlight in ctear weather • Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise and before sunset • Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise and before sunset • Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise and before sunset • Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise and before sunset TEMPERATURE -- 10,000 --8,000 --7,000 --6,500 --6,000 --5,500 -- 5,000 --4,500 --4,000 --3,500 --3,200 --2,800 - 2,000 ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE Color television • Fluorescent lamp (Daylight) • Camera flash bulb • Blue lamp for photography • Fluorescent lamp (White) • Normal flash bulb • Fluorescent lamp (Off-white) • Tungsten lamp for photography • Halogen lamp • Iodine lamp • Tungsten lamp • Acetylene lamp • Kerosene lamp • Candlelight C0U3RflW MIXTURE Bluish Whitish Yellowish Reddish 75

7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Digital Video Camera: 7.2 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor: 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal 2 rotary heads, helical scanning system 12 bit (32kHz) 4 tracks 16 bit (48kHz) 2 tracks One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD) 18:1 zoom lens, F1:1.6 with auto iris control Focal length: 3.9 mm - 70.2 mm Power zoom function Lens filter diameter: 49 mm 0.4 inch (10.2 mm) Electronic Viewfinder (PV-DV200) 0.44 inch (11.2 mm) Liquid Crystal Electronic Viewfinder (PV-DV400) 2.5 inch (63.5 mm) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV200) 3.0 inch (76.2 mm) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV40O) 5 Ix (F1:1.6) 0.5 footcandles 0 tx (IR Filter ON) (PV-DV400 only) 32 °F-104 OF (0 °C-40 °C) 10 %-75 % Digital Video (PV-DV200) (PV-DV400) AC Adaptor: Digital Video (PV-DV200) (PV-DV400) AC Adaptor: Camera: 1.57 Ibs. 0.71 kg 1.5 lbs. 0.68 kg 0.4 Ibs. 0.18 kg Camera: 3-3/8 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 7-3/8 (D) inch 85 (W) x 107.5 (H) x 188 (D) mm 3-3/8 (W) x 4-1/4 (H) x 6-3/8 (D) inch 85 (W) x 107.5 (H) x 163 (D) mm 4 (W) x 1-5/8 (H) x 3-1/8 (D) inch 103 (W) x 40 (H) x 79 (D) mm Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 76

will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, damaged tape, long term use, etc. If "NEED HEAD CLEANING" appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning. (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptom occurs. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. • When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete. • The POWER Button, and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational after the tape has been completely loaded. • With a Wide or Telephoto Conversion Lens (optional) attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. • Attaching the lens hood, a Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional), etc. after a filter (optional) has been attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. • With two filters (optional) attached, the four corners of the screen may darken when zoom is set to maximum wide angle. If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may have a problem. Do not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 79. Then, take the camcorder to a service center for repair. Error No. Description Ull U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U30 Card Error Card Error Card Error Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error No Card Memory Captured image limit exceeded Captured image limit exceeded Error other than above 77

it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor ... Video cassette can't be inse_ed ... Video cassette can't be removed ... No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed ... Recording cannot be done ... Auto Focus does not operate _. Sound from microphone can't be monitored Sound can't be heard ... Correction • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 12, 13) • Make sure the POWER switch is set to ON. (pp. 30, 35) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 29) • Make sure the battery is fully charged. (p. 11) • Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (p. 13) • Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 30) !o Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 12, 13) • Insert the cassette with the window side facing up. (p. 8) • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 12, 13) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 29) • Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 15) • Check the Battery Indicator. (p. 26) • Make sure the FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 56) • Make sure the unit is ON with CAMERA mode. (p. 3O) • Make sure the unit is set to REC or Record/Paus_ mode. • Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is set to ST1. (pp. 25, 60) 78

event this product needs service. • Please include your proof of purchase. (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL, 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here. I (page 77) I 79

(PV-DV400 only) page 53 Photo Shot BuRon pages 41, 42 TAPE Switch pages 8, 14 Cassette Compartment Cover page 8 DV Input/Output (i,UNK "_,") Connector 62, 63 LIGHT Terminal .page 16 Jack See page 59 Microphone Jack page 59 A/V Output -- Connector page 61 Hand Strap page 18 S-VIDEO Output Connector page 61 8O

Menu Button pages 19, 20 POWER ZOOM /'Switch pages 51, 58 Vision Adjustment Control pages 9, 30 Battery Bu_on pages 12, 13 KEY pages 19, 20 VOLUME KEY page 35 Switch pages 8, 9,10 Shoulder Stra Attachment Ring page 17 POWER Lamp page 30 TAPE/M-CARD Switch pages 8, 9, 41, 42, 43,48 REC/PAUSE Button pages 9, 30 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pages 9, 10, 26, 27, 28,29 Built-in Speaker page 35 LCD-OPEN Button pages 9,10, 35 U-CARD Door page 9 CARD Switch page 9 IN Terminal page 13 TO PC Connector page 64 81

M-STOP Button pages 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 PLAY Button pages 10, 35 M-PLAY Button pages 42, 43, 45, 46, 47 pages 59, 60, 61, 62 pages 10, 35 REC Button pages 61, 62 M-DEL Button pages 45, 46, 47 FF Button pages 10, 35 Tripod Receptacle Manual Focus Control Wheel page 56 82

li_ I'_I LIGHT RELEASE Button page 16 LIGHT Button page 16 Battery Charging Compartment page 11. \ CHARGE Lam page 11. POWER Lamp page 11. Power Cord pages 11, 13. VCR DC Output Connector page 13. CAUTION: • This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V 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. i J 83

pages 33, 40 A.DUB Button 33, 59 pages COUNTER/'rc Button pages 26, 33 RESET Button pages 33, 60 REWIND/SEARCH Button pages 33, 36 MENU Button pages 20, 33, 60 REVERSE SLOW/ F. ADV Button pages 33, 34, 36, 37 DATE/TIME Button pages 27, 33 SHOTButton pages 33, 52 Button pages 30, 33 POWER ZOOM Switch pages 33, 51 SPKR VOL +/- pages 33, 35 REC Button pages 33, 62 FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH Button pages 33, 36 LAY Button pages 33, 36, 62 FORWARD SLOW/ F. ADV Button es 33, 34, 36, 38 REVERSE INDEX SEARCH Button pages 33, 39, 52 STOP Button pages 33, 34, 35 SET Button pages 19, 20, 33 INDEX SEARCH Button pages 33, 39, 52 PAUSE Button pages 33, 36 SEL Button See pages 19, 20, 33 84

New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products Limited Warranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to a_ "the Warrantor') will repair thisproduct with new or refurbished pads, free of charge, in the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanshfp as follows (all time periods commence from the date of the original purchase): PRODUCT PARTS CAMCORDER ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CCD IMAGE SENSOR CCD IMAGE ._ENBOR - SIX (_) MONTHS VCR ONE (1) YEAR A/V MIXER ONE (1) YEAR MONITOR-VCR ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT CRT CRT- TWO (2) YEARS LABOR NINETY (90) DAYS NINETY (gO) DAYS NINETY (90) DAYS NINETY (90) DAYS NINETY (90) DAYS CRT- NINETY (90) DAYS CUSTOMER PAYS ALL LABOR CHARGES AFTER 90 DAYS Monitor-vcR In-home or carry-in Service: 22" (diagonal) CRT / LCD and Larger Monitor-VCR Carry-in Service: 21" (diagonal) CRT / LCD and smaller Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10) days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted. _a(_f.included) - New video cassette tape in exchange fore defective video cassette tape for five In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty _eriod bycontacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Service Center listed in the Service Directory. Or call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262) to locate an authorized PASC Service Center. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warrantyperiod by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Service Center Directory. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase is requiresbefore warranty service is rendered. This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship which occur during normal use and does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, m_sapplication, alteration modification faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup malad ustment of consumer controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product,or service by anyone other than a PASC Factory Service Center or a PASC authorized Service Center, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS There are no express warranties except as listed above. THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO TAPES) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCTS OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. 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 above exclusions or limitation.€ 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 Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the Customer Sat sfact on Center at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above. SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED. OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER. warvid 10/20/97 85

South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check) im Centralized Factory Service Center Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO : !7osa. RandallRoad, Elgin, IL 60123-7847 Attention: Digital Camera Repair Please carefully pack and ship, prepaid and insured, to the Elgin centralized repair Factory Service Center, While there will be added handling delays, you may bring your unit 1o one of the following locations who will then forward the unit to Elgin for repair. Customer's in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below ("Service in Puerto Rico"). CALIFORNIA 550 Katella Avenue Cypress, CA 90630 800 Dubuque Avenue S. San Francisco, CA 94080 20201 Sherman Way Suite 102 Canoga Park, CA 91306 3878 Ruffin Road Suite A San Diego, CA 92123 COLORADO 1640 South Abilene Street Suite D Aurora, CO 80012 FLORIDA 3700 North 29th Avenue Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020 GEORGIA 8655 Roswelf Road Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30350 ILLINOIS 9060 Golf Road Niles, IL 60714 1703 North Randall Road Elgin, IL 60123 (Pick-up / Drop-off only) MARYLAND 62 Mountain Road Glen Burnie MD 21061 MASSACHUSETTS 60 Glacier Drive, Suite G Westwood, MA 02090 MICHIGAN 37048 Van Dyke Avenue Steding Heights, MI 48312 MINNESOTA 7850-t 2th Avenue South Airport Business Center Bloomington, MN 55425 OHIO 2236 WaycrossRoad Civic Center Plaza ForestPark,OH 45240 PENNSYLVANIA 2221 Cabot Blvd. West Suite B Langhome, PA 19047 Chartiers Valley Shopping Center 1025 Washington Pike Bridgeville, PA 15017 TENNESSEE 3800 EzelRoad Suite806 Nashville,TN 37211 TEXAS 7482 Harwin Drive Houston, TX 77036 13615 Welch Road Suite 101 Farmers Branch, TX 75244 WASHINGTON 20425-84th Avenue South Kent, WA 98032 HAWAII 99-859 Iwaiwa Street Aiea, Hawaii 96701 Phone (808) 488-1996 Fax (808) 486-4369 As of December '99s 86

Accessories (Optional) 72 Accessories (Supplied) 2 Audio/Video Cable 2, 40, 61 Audio/Video Fade In/Out 57 Auto Focus 56 B Backlight 57 Battery Charging Confirmation Marker 11 Battery Pack 2, 8, 11, 12, 72 Battery Remaining indication 26 Battery Warning 29 Before Requesting Service 77 Blank Search 33 C CARD EJECT Switch 9 Camera Recording 30, 31, 32, 33 Cleaning Care for Video Heads 77 Clock Battery 29 Clock Set 19 Color Enhancement Light (Optional) 16 Copying from Digital Equipment 62 Copying your Tapes 61 D E Edit Search 32 Erase Protection Tab 15 EVF/LCD Monitor indications 26, 27, 28, 29 F Fade In/Out 57 H Hand Strap 18 High Speed Shutter 58 J Jog Search L 38 Lens Cap 2, 18, 30 M Macro Focus 56 Manual Focus 56 Memory Counter 26 MENU OSD 21,22, 23, 24, 25 MuitiMediaCard 2, 9 M-CARD Door 9 P Date and Time indication 27 DC Power Cable 2, 13, 72 DEW indication 29 Digital E.I.S. 50 Digital Functions 55 Digital Photo Shot 52 Digital Video Cassette Tape 2, 15 Digital Zoom 51 R Dubbing over Audio(Microphone) 59, 60 DV Interface Cable 62, 63, 72 PC Connection 63, 64 PC Connection Cable 2, 64 PLAY indicator 26, 27 Playback 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 Power Supply 11, 12, 13 Program AE 54 REC Indicator 27 Recording Still Pictures 53 Remote Control 33, 34, 72, 84 Request for Service Notice 79 9O

Shoulder Strap Special Effects Playback Specifications STILL Picture T Tally LED Tape Remaining Indications Tape Speed Tape Warning V VHF Connecting Cable Volume Display W Warranty White Balance Z Zoom In/Out 61, 28, 85, 3 19 17 39 76 36 30 26 15 28 62 29 86 53 51 91

New Jersey07094 Printed in USA LSQT0212A S0100A0 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushlta Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc, ("PSC") Ave.65 de Infanteria,Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,Puerto Rico00985