Panasonic PV-VM202 Camcorder User Manual


 
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ªIndex Search Functions (l 30)
Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape.
Because PhotoShot Index Signals are not recorded on still
pictures recorded in Continuous PhotoShot Mode, the
PhotoShot Index Function cannot be used for these still
pictures.
Scene Index Search may not function properly if the
interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than
1 minute.
ªPlayback Zoom Functions
(l 31)
You cannot adjust volume with the Remote Controller in
Playback Zoom Mode.
If you turn off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from VCR
Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is
automatically cancelled.
Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used, images
that are output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture
Terminal are not enlarged.
As you enlarge an image, the quality of image suffers.
If you select Multi-Picture Mode in the Playback Zoom
Mode, equivalent magnification (1k) becomes zoom
magnification.
During the Playback Zoom Function, the Variable Speed
Search Function cannot be used with the Remote
Controller.
ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions
(l 31)
Revised signals of images to which digital effects are
added during playback cannot be output from the DV
Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while
playing back the non-recorded portion of tape.
You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the
Playback Zoom Function simultaneously.
ªMulti-Picture Mode (VCR Mode)
(l 32)
The quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly.
Playback multi-mode screens cannot be output through DV
Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
If there is input from the DV Terminal, a multi screen
cannot be created.
When signals are input from Video Input/Output Jack or
Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be
re-displayed.
Signals input from Video Input/Output Jack or Audio-Video
Input/Output Jack cannot be displayed on a Multi screen.
If you switch the Palmcorder from the Index Multi-Picture
Mode over to the Camera Mode, the setting of [SCAN
MODE] on the [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu of the
[CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu is automatically set to
[STROBE].
ªListening to Playback Sound Through
Headphones (l 28)
If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through
headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP]
Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones
to the [PHONES] Jack on this Palmcorder. In this case, no
sound (including warning sounds and shutter sounds) will be
reproduced through the built-in speaker of the Palmcorder.
When the A/V Cable is inserted into the AV Jack, the internal
speaker works.
ªSelecting the Sound during Playback
(l 28, 33)
You can select the sound by using the [AUDIO OUT] on the
[PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu.
STEREO: Stereo Sound (main sound and subsound)
L: Left channel sound (main sound)
R: Right channel sound (sub sound)
If you dub a tape recorded at the [12bit] selected as the
[AUDIO-REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu,
playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the
[AUDIO OUT] setting if [AUDIO] is set to [MIX].
ªAudio Dubbing
(l 33)
The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed.
Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed.
If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is
dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this
portion of the tape is played back.
If you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where
you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible
to use the Memory Stop function (l 68), Audio Dubbing is
terminated automatically when the tape reaches this
position.
In the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing
to a Computer using the Computers software program,
only the original sound (ST1) may be imported, depending
on the software program.
ªAbout the Battery Adaptor Unit
(l 34)
To protect the internal electric circuit and the data on the
Memory Card, attaching/removing the Battery Adaptor Unit
is invalid when Palmcorder Off/On Switch is set to on.
It is possible to use the Battery Adaptor Unit when
operation Card PhotoShot only.
When attaching the Battery Adaptor Unit, the Microphone
on the Palmcorder becomes unavailable and the
Microphone on the Battery Adaptor Unit operates. (The
Microphone becomes monaural.)
When removing, be carefull not to drop the Camera Unit
and the Video Unit by holding them carefully.
Do not attach the Battery while the Battery Adaptor Unit or
the Video Unit is removed from the Camera Unit.
The Remote Controller cannot be used when the Battery
Adaptor Unit is used.
Wind Cut Function cannot be used when the Battery
Adaptor Unit is used.
ªCard Functions
(l 35- 44)
Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of
the card.
If the Card Slot Cover is open, the card cannot be
accessed.
Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory Card.
A card that was formatted with this Palmcorder may not be
usable in other equipment. If this happens, please format
the card with the equipment with which the card is to be
used. Before proceeding with this operation, we suggest
that you take the precautionary measure of storing
important images in your personal computer.
In the Card PhotoShot mode, the Palmcorder automatically
saves the file numbers (100-0012, etc.) along with the
pictures. A file number is recorded with each picture as a
running number.