Panasonic PV-DV202 manual

3 OPERA TION GUIDE Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0563A Models No. PV -D V202 PV -D V402 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini R [ PV -D V402 shown ] For assistance,[...]

2 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Things Y ou Should Kno w Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No. Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Use[...]

3 Bef ore Use 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should 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 syst[...]

5 Bef ore Use Things Y ou Should Know ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions ............................................................................[...]

6 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using This Operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV -DV202 and PV -DV402 . The PV -DV402 is the model used f or illustrative purposes. Features ma y v ar y , so please read carefully . Differences between models Mode[...]

7 Bef ore Use record tab Before Using AY-DVM30EA AY-DVM60EA Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. Record Speed/Playback Time Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordin[...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 2 3 OR 1 Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop. 2 Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap. 1 Adjust the Length Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Attaching[...]

9 Bef ore Use Bef ore Using To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to VCR. You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m (16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located u[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com B 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 properly. Keep away from children. Do not recha[...]

11 Bef ore Use Quic k Guide Insert the Battery Pack Insert Cassette 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. Protection Film Note • Remove the Protection Film before use. Before you begin ?[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF . 180 ° 90 ° LCD Monitor 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. 4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press REC/PAUSE again to pause [...]

13 Bef ore Use Insert Memory Card* 3 Insert the Memory Card and hold in place until you hear a click. 4 Close the M-CARD Door. 2 Slide DOOR OPEN to open M-CARD door. 1 Set POWER to OFF. Quic k Guide Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memor y Card (p. 94) • Be sure to insert the Memor y Card before [...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Supplying P ower Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. 2 Attach the Battery as shown to charge. • CHARGE La[...]

15 Bef ore Use 1 Slide the Battery downward while sliding BATT RELEASE to remove the Battery Pack . (p. 14) 2 Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. 3 Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. 4 Plug in the AC Adaptor. • The POWER Lamp on the AC Adaptor lights up. • When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the A[...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com . Setting the Cloc k 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY SETTING , and then press JOG KEY to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK- SET , and [...]

17 Bef ore Use A Press JOG KEY to set your selection. B Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. C Press JOG KEY to set your selection. • The “ ● ” mark indicates selection. D Press MENU twice to exit the menu. The Palmcorder features three menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card Photo Mode) and one for VCR [...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recor ding Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position. 2 With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust t[...]

19 Camera The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing 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 B[...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Camera Recor ding 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select PROGRESSIVE , and pres[...]

21 Camera Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. • The zooming speed ranges from a slow 17 seconds to a fast 1.5 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Zoom slowly : by lightly pressing the “ T ” (Telephoto) or the “ W ” (Wide Angle) side of t[...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recor ding 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the sam[...]

23 Camera CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press JOG KEY to select ON. • A black strip will appear at the top and bottom of the picture. • Press MENU[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 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[...]

25 Camera Special Effect Features MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. You can select the color of image: B/W, green, or blue. (Menu OSD: p. 109) MagicVu ™ IR Filter (0 Lux) (PV-DV402 only) 2 MAGICVU/ 0LUX 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Slide MAGICVU/0LUX to ON. • A black and white image appears. •“ MAGICVU ” will appear on the[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 3, 4 JOG KEY 1 POWER Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. Note 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to dis[...]

27 Camera Special Effect Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA menu screen. Then rotate and press JOG KEY to select PHOTO TITLE . 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MODE and then TITLE . 1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or MIX). 2nd : Select and set TITLE to “ SET ” . •“ PLEASE WAIT ” appears on-scree[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. 3 Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “ AWB ” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor.[...]

29 Camera Ad v anced Settings 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 [...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adv anced Settings High Speed Shutter Auto Shutter Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. In the AUTO mode (no indicat[...]

31 Camera Adv anced Settings Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the Iris manually. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “ MNL ” in[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playbac k Y our Recordings 1 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the VCR position. 2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind the tape. 4 Pre[...]

33 VCR R 1 Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. • The letter “ R ” will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. 2 Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode. 1 PLAY EVF/LCD Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings Built-in Speaker 1, 2 VOLUME 1 Set PO[...]

34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features B PLAY A, B FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH A, B REWIND/ SEARCH • Sound is muted during all special effects. A During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button[...]

35 VCR Special Effect Feature Note 1 Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. 2 Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playba[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Frame by Frame Advance (Remote Control Only) Note 1 Press PAUSE during playback. 2 Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse. 3 Press PLAY to release. • If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you ca[...]

37 VCR B INDEX SEARCH (rewind) Top Scan If you hold down INDEX SEARCH 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. B INDEX SEARCH (fast forward) A Place the Palmcorder in the VCR STOP mode. B Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or rewind[...]

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Strobe Multi Mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set MULTI SETTING . 4 Press JOG KEY repeatedly to set desired speed. • Press MENU twice to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start pl[...]

39 VCR Back of TV Audio In S-Video In Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To S-Video In To Audio In S-VIDEO OUT AV Cable (Supplied) S-Video Cable (Not supplied) To Video In To Audio In A/V OUT For best Chrominance and Luminance, use the S-Video connection if available on your TV. A/V Cable (Supplied) [ TV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks ] 1 [...]

40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAMERA mode Zoom Out ( “ W ” ) Zoom In ( “ T ” ) 5 POWER ZOOM D.ZOOM • The normal optical zoom functions from 1X to 10X. • As magnification increases, resolution significantly decreases. • Because the image is enlarged digitally, t[...]

41 Digital Features Digital Features VCR mode 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR MENU screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU twice to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start playback[...]

42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features EIS ON NORMAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 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. [...]

43 Digital Features Digital Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION in the CAMERA mode menu screen or PLAY FUNCTION in the VCR mode menu screen, then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION , and[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features External Microphone with M3 connector (not supplied) External Microphone Jack (PV-DV402 only) The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone (PV-DV402 only). [...]

45 Editing Features Editing Features 4 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 39) 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. 5 Press (PAUSE) to stop Audio Dubbi[...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features Video In S-Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In To Video In Recording: VCR (Rear) To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce [...]

47 Editing Features Editing Features 3, 4 PLAY 3, 4, 5 PAUSE 3, 4 PLAY 6 STOP 4 REC High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector (DV interface cable (i.LINK) is not supplied). 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source (playing) Palmcorder, and set POWER to VCR.[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Car d Features You can record still images to a Memory Card. 1 Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to M-CARD position. •“ PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” i[...]

49 Car d Features 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 48. 2 Set POWER to VCR. 3 Press (PLAY) to start playback of the cassette tape. And then, press (PAUSE) to select an image. 4 Press PHOTOSHOT to record the desired image to the Memory Card. • When PHOTOSHOT is pressed in PLAY or SLOW mode, the screen goes to STOP mode. • To playback the images of [...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. •“ PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” is displayed for 10 seconds. 2 Press (M-PLAY) to display the Multi playback screen. •“ PLEASE WAIT ” appears on-screen. • Rotate JOG KEY to[...]

51 Car d Features Car d Features 3 M-DEL M-STOP You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE Delete specific images from a page. DELETE ALL Delete all images. (p. 52) FORMAT Delete all data. (p. 53) 2 M-PLAY • While deleting image, DO NOT turn off the Palmcor[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Car d Features 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51. 2 Press (M-DEL) to display the DELETE menu. Then, rotate and press JOG KEY to select ALL . • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel delete, press (M-STOP) or rotate and press JOG KEY to selec[...]

53 Car d Features Car d Features 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51. 2 Press (M-DEL) to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select FORMAT . • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel format, press (M-STOP) or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO. 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select YES . •“ PLEASE WAIT ” is displayed [...]

54 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Car d Features DPOF Setting You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other print-related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. “ DPOF ” stands for Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data can be ad[...]

55 PC Connection You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer). T ransferring Y our Images (Windo ws) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more • RAM: 64 MB or more • CD-ROM drive (for installation) • Mouse or other pointing device • Windows 95 (for ArcSoft Software only)/98SE/ [...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Caution Software Installation (Windows 95 (for ArcSoft Software only/ 98SE/Me/2000/XP) • Please install Palmcorder USB Device Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder and your PC using USB Cable. Once Palmcorder USB Device Driver is insta[...]

57 PC Connection Notes on PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System operation • For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. • Make sure Palmcorder power is not shut off during use as your PC system may become unstable. Therefore, the AC Adaptor should be used as th[...]

58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System 3 2 USB Terminal USB Terminal 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ CAPTURE ” appears in the EVF [...]

59 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System For Windows 2000 users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ CAPTURE ” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “ Found New Hardware ” screen of Windows is displayed. • When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connect[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Running the PHOTOVU/ MPGE4 Movie Messenger ™ System* Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) * PHOTOVU : You can transfer Still images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC. MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System : You can transfer Motion i[...]

61 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System Using Tape Image Data (USB) Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 58, 59) • Turn your PC on. (p. 58) • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. • When the U[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Playing back the saved Motion and Still images You can play back the saved Motion images and Still images (p. 61) for confirmation. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. 2 Click [VideoGift] to display [...]

63 PC Connection Settings You can open the “Compression Settings” screen. (p. 68) E-mail You can attach the compressed image to your e-mail. Uploader You can upload edited moving images and still images to the PictureStage home page. Exit Exits VideoGift screen. Still Mode You can display still images. Slider When se ve ral still images are ope[...]

64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System Using the VideoGift Screen 4 Click on [All] or [Picture] to display a Still image list on the View Manager screen. 5 Click on [Still Mode] on the VideoGift screen. 6 Select the Still image from the Vi[...]

65 PC Connection The e-mail Software must support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface). Below are some e-mail Software programs which support MAPI: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger: • Outlook(R) Express 5x, Outlook97, Outlook98, Outlook2000 • Outlook Express 4x • Other MAPI applications [Netscape([...]

66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Attaching Motion images to e-mail 3 Repeat steps 4 ~ 6 on page 64 to select a Motion Image. • If sending a portion of a Motion image, see “ Sending a Portion of a Motion Image ” on page 67. • To compress a Motion image, see “ Setting t[...]

67 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System Sending a Portion of a Motion Image 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. 2 Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. • If warning indication is displayed, please see [...]

68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Image Size You can select the image size (352 x 288 or 176 x 144). Quality You can select the image quality (High, Normal, Low). 1 2 Setting the Size and Quality of Motion and Still Image 4 Settings 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTO[...]

69 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er™ System Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. 2 Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. • If warning indication is displayed, please se[...]

70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messenger™ System Uploading the image to PictureStage Home Page* Before you begin • Attain internet access. • Before using this feature, you must become a registered member of PictureStage. For details on installati[...]

71 PC Connection 5 Click [Upload To Photo Album] to upload the Still Image or [Upload To Video Album] to upload the Motion Image. • The “ PictureStage Video (Image) Uploader ” screen is displayed. • Click [Exit] to exit uploader. 6 Enter your login ID and password, and then click [Continue]. • Click [Free Sign up] if you have no login ID.[...]

72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransf erring Y our Ima ges (i.LINK) (Windows) DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) PC Connector DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) For more detailed information regarding editin[...]

73 PC Connection Using Tape Image Data Before you begin • Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (p. 72) • Turn your PC on. • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. • Run the Software after the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) has been connected to the Palmcorder. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Me[...]

74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 3 Click on [Detail] . 4 Click on [Movie Capture] at the point you wish to capture a Motion image. • The screen to select the start frame is displayed. 5 Select the start frame for the segment to be captured select one frame, and click [Select][...]

75 PC Connection P almcor der USB Device Driver/SD Drive 3 2 USB Terminal USB Terminal 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ CONNECT WITH PC ” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “ Found New Hardware Wizard ” screen of Windows is[...]

76 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Windows 2000 users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ CONNECT WITH PC ” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “ Found New Hardware ” screen of Windows is displayed. • When th[...]

77 PC Connection P almcor der USB Device Driver/SD Drive Using Memory Card Image Data Before you begin • Install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver. (p. 56) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 75, 76) • Turn your PC on. (p. 75) By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with[...]

78 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcorder File Con ver ter Using Palmcorder File Converter You can convert the JPEG data of your PC into DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. 1 Set Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. 2 Conn[...]

79 PC Connection P almcorder File Con ver ter 6 Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved. • The Conversion results screen is displayed. 7 Use “ Help ” for detailed instructions. When selecting “ To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder ” 5 Select the file to be converted. 6 Select the drive to which the conve[...]

80 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera Please read this first Conditions for Use • Y ou ha ve direct dial-up connection capability to the internet. Also , you and the other person(s) are in the same Netw ork (LAN). • Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.5 or newer/Window[...]

81 PC Connection W eb Camera Connection (for Web Camera) 1 A/V Cable (supplied) Audio Adaptor (supplied) To MIC Terminal USB Terminal USB Cable (supplied) AV OUT USB Terminal 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set the Palmcorder POWER to CAMERA. 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ Found New Hardware Wizard” is d[...]

82 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ Found New Hardware ” is displayed. •“ CONNECT WITH PC ” and “ WEB CAM ” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor. A gray box is also dis[...]

83 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windo ws XP users) For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only) When Windows Messenger is ne wly installed or when run the first time, the f ollowing settings become necessary . F or more details, please read the respective Help file. Note • Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the s[...]

84 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera (For Windows XP user s) There are times when a V ersion Upgrade screen will be display ed. Howe ve r , if you are using Windows Messenger 4.5 or newe r, there is no need to upgra de. 5 Type in your E-mail address and password. • Yo[...]

85 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windows XP user s) 8 The person calling (inviting) side Double-click a person to call from those currently [on-line]. •“ xxxx-conversation” screen is displayed. 9 The person calling (inviting) side Click [Start Camera] in the “xxx- conversation” screen. • A message inviting the other person is displayed[...]

86 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera (For Windo ws 98SE/Me/2000 users) For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) When MSN Messenger Service is newly installed or when run the first time, the follo wing settings become necessary . For more d[...]

87 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windo ws 98SE/Me/2000 users) Note 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • You can set the volume for playback or mic volume, etc. • Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and PC are connected correctly. The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1 ~ 6 also . 7 Select [Tools] -> [Add a Cont[...]

88 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 9 The person calling (inviting) side Click [Start NetMeeting] in the “ xxx- conversation” screen. The invited person side The Instant Message screen appears and a confirmation message is displayed. Click on [Accept]. The NetMeeting screen is[...]

89 PC Connection W arning Indications Windows 2000 In Windows 2000, startup PHO TO VU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Clicking on [VideoGift] ma y cause the f ollowing type of error to occur . If so, please perf or m the f ollowing instructions . Download and install Media Pla yer (7.1 or new er), go to http://www .microsoft.com/windows/ mediapla[...]

90 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Ima g es (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your Macintosh. • Mac OS 9.0~9.1 • Mac OS 8.6~9.1 (for ArcSoft Software) • iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh ® G3 with USB port or Power Mac ™ G4[...]

91 PC Connection T ransferring Y our Ima g es (Macintosh) ArcSoft applications Installation 1 Turn on the Macintosh. 2 Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. 3 Double click the “Panasonic” icon. Double click the “ ArcSoft ” Folder. 4 Double click the “ Panorama Maker Installer, ” “ PhotoBase Installer, ” “ Phot[...]

92 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcorder Accessory System Accessory # PV-DAC11A CGR-D08A/1B CGR-D16A/1B CGP-D28A/1B CGR-D53A/1K PV-DDC9 PV-DRC9 PV-H150 RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA RP-SD016BPPA BN-SDCAPE/1B BN-SDABPE/1B Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH [...]

93 For Y our Inf ormation P almcorder Accessory Order Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR 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 OFFI[...]

94 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Insert a rigid wire, such as an extended paper clip into point (A) and lift cover up. 2 Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to servicenter if you need assistance. This product has a fluorescent lamp that [...]

95 For Y our Inf ormation Notes On Operations Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). The table below shows the color temperature for reference. COLOR TINT MIXTURE PA[...]

96 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Specifications Power Source: Palmcorder: 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 Power Consumption: Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor : 18 W 1[...]

97 For Y our Inf ormation Bef ore Requesting Service (a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING ” appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads m[...]

98 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor... Video cassette cannot be inserted... Video cassette cannot be re[...]

99 For Y our Inf ormation The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “ TAPE NOT INSERTED ” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the cassette sli[...]

100 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Indications Condition If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy copy-protected data, “ INCOMPATIBLE DATA ” will appear. When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, or when s[...]

101 For Y our Inf ormation 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 Request f or Service Notice: Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. In the unlikely event this product needs service. • P[...]

102 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America, One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. AVE. 65[...]

103 For Y our Inf ormation Servicenter List For Product Information, Operating Assistance, Literature Request, Dealer Locations, and all Customer Service inquiries please contact: 1-800-211-PANA (7262), Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST. or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Elect[...]

104 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensi ón sin aislación en el interior del producto, que puede tener la intensidad suficiente como para causar desca[...]

105 For Y our Inf ormation Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Inserte de la bater ía Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 14.) Insert Cassette 1 Coloque la bater ía y desl í cela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic. 1 Presione LCD-OPEN y abra completamente el monitor LCD. 3 Deslice el interruptor[...]

106 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Para ver la reproducci ó n en el LCD (pantalla de visualización de cristal líquido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to , el visor se DESACTIV A autom á ticamente. Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à gina [...]

107 For Y our Inf ormation Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à gina 14.) *T arjeta de Memori a: T arjeta MultiMedia o T arjeta de Memor ia SD (Pàgina 94.) • Aseg ú rese de introducir la T arjeta de memor ia antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot. (Pá gina 48.) A continuaci ó n se indican una li[...]

108 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PROG. AE (p. 24) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode. CINEMA (p. 23) When set to ON, you can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S2 picture termi[...]

109 For Y our Inf ormation REMOTE (p. 10) ly VCR1: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR2. OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. BEEP Set to ON to hear beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur. To cancel t[...]

110 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 10 REC-SPEED (p. 7) 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 an 80 minute tape. AUDIO-DUB (p. 44) Set to AUDIO-DUB “ ON ” in the Menu OS[...]

111 For Y our Inf ormation DISPLAY (p. 113) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C.RESET (p. 113) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero. DATE/TIME (p. 112) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. CLOCK-SET (p. 16) When set to ON, the date and time can be[...]

112 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape. Battery Remaining Tape Remaining • It will take several seconds for the tape remain[...]

113 For Y our Inf ormation Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications k CAMERA/VCR Mode l m WARNING Indication (pp. 99, 100) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu. (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 1[...]

114 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode Zoom Magnification Level (p. 40) Digital EIS Indications (p. 42) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Backlight Indication (p. 23) This display appears when BA CK LIGHT is pre[...]

115 For Y our Inf ormation Electr onic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 48) • Image pages left in selected mode. “ 000 ” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL” mode Approx. 70 images (Supplied 8 MB Memory Card) “FINE” mode Approx[...]

116 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. M.FOCUS DIAL p. 29. Lens Front View MAGICVU/0LUX (PV-DV402 only) p. 25. POWER (VCR • OFF • CAMERA•M-CARD) pp. 11, 12, 13. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 11, 12, 19, 32. LCD-OPEN pp. 11, 12, 19, 32. Built-in S[...]

117 For Y our Inf ormation Inde x of Controls POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 40. VOLUME p. 33. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 12. Rear View PHOTOSHOT pp. 20, 48, 49. Lens Cap p. 8. Top View LIGHT p. 9. FADE p. 25. REC p. 47. REW pp. 12, 32. RECORDING CHECK p. 22. STOP pp. 12, 32. M-STOP pp. 50~53. PLAY pp. 12, 32. M-PLAY pp. 50, 51. MULTI p. 38. FF p. 34. BACK[...]

118 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. This unit will operate on 110/120/ 220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact eith[...]

119 For Y our Inf ormation Index A AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 92 Accessories (Optional) . 92 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cab le ........... 6, 39, 81 Audio Adaptor ........... 6, 81 Audio Dub bing ........ 44, 45 Audio/Video F ade In/Out ...................................... 25 B Backlight ....................... 23 Battery P a ck . 6, 11, 14,[...]

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