About recommended  SD memory cards for movie recording

It is strongely recommended to use SD memory cards whose speed classes are larger than  class 6 fro movie recording. For motion JPEG movie recording with the quality HD, WVGA OR VGA fast type  SD memory  cards labeled at least 10MB/S  is recommended. Recording might stop in slow speed cards

(Please check that the lens is attached  correctly)is displayed on the screen  and I cannot take pictures.What can I do to take them

Turn off the camera, Detach the lens , attach it again . Turn it on again and make sure that the lens is attached correctly. If the message continues to be displayed , please turn off the camera, rotate the  model dial to P and the focus mode dial  to MF and then turn on the camera  again.

Are headphones and speakers
directly connected to the unit?

≥You cannot directly connect them to the unit. Connect through the amplifier/receiver, etc.

My television has a Scart terminal
and component video input terminal.
Which should I connect with?

If you have a regular television (CRT: cathode ray tube) we recommend using the Scart terminal. You can enjoy high-quality RGB video from this unit by connecting to an RGB compatible television.
If you have an LCD/plasma television or LCD projector compatible with progressive scan, connect through the component video terminals for high-quality progressive video.
If you have a CRT television or a multi-system television using PAL mode that is compatible with progressive scan, we cannot recommend progressive output as some
flickering can occur.

Can BD-Video/DVD-Video that does not have a region code/number be played?

The region management information for BD-Video/DVD-Video indicates that the disc conforms to industry standards. You cannot play discs that do not conform to industry standards or do not have a region code or number

The unit switches to standby
mode

≥This is a power saving feature. It can be changed if desired using “Off Timer” in the Setup menu (“Others” tab).
≥One of the unit’s safety devices is activated. Press [Í/I] on the main unit to turn the unit on.

The unit is on but cannot be
operated.

Some operations may be prohibited by the disc.
≥The unit is hot (“U59” appears on the display). Wait for “U59” to disappear.
≥One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
Reset the unit as follows:
1 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch the unit to standby.
If the unit doesn’t switch to standby, press and hold [Í/I] on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit is forcibly switched to standby.
Alternatively, disconnect the AC mains lead, wait one minute, then reconnect it.
2 Press [Í/I] on the main unit to switch it on. If the unit still cannot be operated, consult the dealer.
≥Condensation has formed: Wait 1 to 2 hours for it to evaporate.

Play fails to start even when (PLAY) is pressed.
Play starts but then stops
immediately.

Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up.
≥The disc is dirty.
≥You tried to play a blank disc or unplayable disc on this unit.

Time Slip does not work.

Time Slip does not work when the unit’s “TV System” settings are different from the title
recorded on the disc.

Takes time to read DVD-RAM.

It may take time to read a disc if it is being used for the first time in this unit or it has not been
used for a long time.

As the power is turned on, it turns off immediately.

Is the battery power sufficient to operate the camera? Charge the batteries (when using Ni-MH batteries). Replace them with new
batteries (when using Alkaline batteries).
Are the batteries other than the recommended ones?
The remaining battery life of the Nickel Manganese battery cannot be correctly displayed because of its characteristics.
If you press the shutter button halfway without enough power remaining on the batteries, the camera may be turned off. This is a feature which helps to avoid abnormal recordings due to insufficient battery power, not a malfunction. Replace the batteries.
The Power Save is set before shipment. Therefore, the camera is turned off in 2 minutes if you do not operate it. This is not a malfunction. You can select it on the setup menu.

The picture cannot be recorded.

Is the card inserted?
Is the mode dial correctly set? Check it.
There is no memory capacity left on the card. Before recording, delete some pictures.

The LCD monitor is too bright or dark.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor.

The picture is not played back.

Is the card inserted?
Is there a picture in the card?
Is the mode dial set to playback

When connecting to a PC, pictures cannot be transferred.

Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? Check it.
Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly?
Is the USB mode set correctly?

Is there an optional lens protector

An optional lens protector is not available. The lens is not stripped to the air  or water , and the camera comes equipped with a protection  lens as its lens cover . The lens cover is flurine coated to keep away finger prints.

Recording time for AVCHD Lite  & Motion Jpeg

Recording time of AVCHD Lite per SD memory card is about twice as long as that of Motion  JPEG, Motion  JPEG is mainly  played back  in PCS. AVCHD Lite can be played back  in AV devices  as TV sets and BD/DVD recroders, thus AVCHD Lite has a merit that its usability is greatly enhanced.  AVCHD Lite has a drawback  that it consumes  a huge amount of CPU powers in processing it in PC

How to work face recognition effectively

Face recognition performance can be improved by the way to register faces. Automatic registration might not work well  in some shooting conditons. It is strongly recommended to register faces  in Face Recog.

When Face recognition is on and it fails , check the following

Face is not facing the camera/is leaned/is too bright or dark/is hidden by sunglasses or glasses.
reflecting light/is taken in small size/Face profile or eyebrows are hidden by hair or hat. Full-face is not in a frame.Characteristics of faces differ with age.Face expression differs significantly . Shade and shadow significantly varies  .Face expression differs significantly. Severe shade and shadow due to oblique light. Face moves fast . Motion-blur occurs . Digital zoom is activated . Eyes are closed

Does movie Scene print function of PX30 work with AVCHD Lite Movie

AVCHD Lite Movie recorded by the Camera doesnot work with Movie Print

Error message U701

The enquipment connected by the HDMI Cable is not compatible with this system's copyright protection technology.

Error message U704

The system received imcompatible video signals through HDMI connection . Check the settings of the connected equipment