Panasonic PV-DV203 manual

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. LSQT0653A Model No. PV -D V203 Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini R For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail t[...]

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 Before 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 Before 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 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable and DC Cable 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0016) 1 pc. Battery Pack (CGR-D08/CGR-D08R) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. 8 MB Memory Card [...]

7 Before Use Bef ore Using 1 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 2 Insert a cassette record tab up, window side facing out. 3 Press PUSH CLOSE to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion • If the P almcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the[...]

8 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using 1 Press LIGHT . (Mode ) • LED Light and GAIN UP turn ON. • GAIN UP ON will be brighter than when only LED Light is ON, however, ghost images will appear. 2 Press LIGHT . (Mode ) • GAIN UP turns OFF. • To eliminate ghost imag[...]

9 Before 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 un[...]

10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Using You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with one Remote Control (Optional). 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 V[...]

11 Before Use Bef ore Using If no operation takes place for appro x. 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor w as connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA without inser ting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Self Demo mode for introducing its function. T o tur n it off , follow steps 1 ~ 4 belo w . [ EVF or LCD[...]

12 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Quick Guide Insert the Battery Pack Insert Cassette 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. 2 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 15) 1 Set POWER to[...]

13 Before Use Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically tur ns 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 recording. Viewfinder 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 3 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monito[...]

14 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Insert Memory Card* 3 Insert the Memory Card and gently push in until you hear a click. 4 Close the Card Slot door. 2 Open the Card Slot door. 1 Set POWER to OFF. Quic k Guide Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 15) *Memory Card: MultiM[...]

15 Before Use Suppl ying 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 Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour [...]

16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Slide the Battery downward while sliding BATTERY RELEASE to remove the Battery Pack . (p. 15) 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 [...]

17 Before Use Setting the Cloc k • To make corrections, Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct. • If “ CLOCK BATTERY ” indication appears, please refer to “ Replacing Clock Battery ” on page 95. EXAMPLE: When CLOCK SET setting is completed, press MENU twice to start the clock and exit. : 2003 YEAR Push PUSH Rotate [...]

18 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 to exit the menu. The Palmcorder features three menu displays: one for C[...]

19 Camera 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 the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. • Adjust the EVF Brightness of the Viewfinder [...]

20 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock. 2 Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle. • The LCD monitor will automatically turn on. • [...]

21 Camera Camera Recor ding 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to exit. •“ P ” will appear in the EVF or the [...]

22 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 1.8 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Zoom[...]

23 Camera Self Recording 180 ° Camera Recording 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 same mode (SP or LP) as was used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted. Record[...]

24 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CINEMA Mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA , and then press[...]

25 Camera 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 use this mode when recording under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium lighting. These types of li[...]

26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Special Effect Features 1, 3, A FADE Audio/Video Fade In/Out 2, B REC/ PAUSE Fade In Starting the first scene with “ fade in ” is very effective. 1 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to start rec[...]

27 Camera Special Effect Features 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS 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 ” appear[...]

28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com • DISPLAY (Menu OSD: p. 109) must be set to ALL for MF, AE, W.BALANCE, HIGH SPEED SHUTTER, or IRIS to be displayed on the LCD or EVF. • While “ GAIN UP ” or “ MAGICPIX ” is displayed on the LCD or EVF, Manual White Balance is inopera[...]

29 Camera Adv 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 s[...]

30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Ad vanced Settings High Speed 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. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press AUTO/MANUA[...]

31 Camera Ad vanced 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 Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “ MNL ” indication appears in the EVF or[...]

32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Pla ybac 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 Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock and swing open. 3 Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind [...]

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 Playbac k Y our Recor dings 1, 2 VOLUME 1 Set POWER to VCR. 2 Pres[...]

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 Features 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 playb[...]

36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 During Still mode, rotate JOG KEY to advance or reverse the picture one frame at a time. 1 JOG KEY Frame by Frame Advance 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 [...]

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

38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Strobe Multi Mode • A Multi Image Playback screen cannot be output from the DV terminal or USB terminal. • A Multi screen will have slightly lower image quality. Note In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the rate at which a succession of sti[...]

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 FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select D. ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to exit. 5 Press (PLAY) to start playb[...]

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 Other Digital Functions Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects. Note Types of Digital Functions MIRROR Symmetrical image from the current camera picture. STROBE The recording appears as a sequence of still frames. MOSAIC T[...]

44 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital 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 display th[...]

45 Editing Features Editing Features The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone 1 Set POWER to VCR. • If you have the optional Remote Control, you can set the Palmcorder to stop automatically at a specific point on the tape. See “ Memory-Stop Editing ?[...]

46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features 4 Press (PAUSE) to start Audio Dubbing. “ A.DUB ” indication appears. • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound. (p. 39) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audi[...]

47 Editing Features Editing Features S-Video In VHF Connecting Cable (not supplied) TV (To View) A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In Recording: VCR (Rear) To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) • For technical reasons, dubbing a tape may reduce its quality. • Press DISPLAY ON TV on the Palmcorder Remote Control to eliminate EVF/LCD Monitor indicat[...]

48 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Editing Features 3, 4, 5 PAUSE 3, 4 PLAY 6 STOP High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorpo- rate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connec- tor (DV Interface cable (i.LINK) is not supplied). 1 Insert a pre-[...]

49 Card Features Car d Features You can record still images to a Memory Card. 1 Set POWER to M-CARD. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to M-CARD position. •“ PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY ” is displayed for 10 seconds. (p. 51) 2 Press MENU to display CARD SETUP menu, then press JOG KEY to select NORMAL or FINE . • Press[...]

50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 49. 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 pre[...]

51 Card Features 1 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 scroll through Multi image screen pages (6 images per page) and select an image. • The selected image is underlined in green. •[...]

52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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. 53) FORMAT [...]

53 Card Features Car d Features 1 Do steps 1 and 2 on page 52. 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 select NO. 3 Rotate and press JOG KEY to select YES . •“ PLEASE WAIT ” is displayed on [...]

54 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 52. 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 sel[...]

55 Card Features 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 added to images on the Memory Card, the Memory Card can be used with any system that suppo[...]

56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer). T ransferring Y our Imag es (Windo ws) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more • RAM: 64 MB or more • CD-ROM drive (for installat[...]

57 PC Connection Caution Software Installation (Windows 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 installed, you must restart your computer for installation to take effect. • Restarting the computer not only applies to D[...]

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

59 PC Connection T ransferring Y our Images (Windo ws) Uninstalling Application Software 1 Click “ Start, ” “ Settings, ” and “ Control Panel. ” 2 Double-click on “ Add/Remove Programs ” in the “ Control Panel. ” 3 Select the application software you want to remove, and then click [Change/Remove]* . * If you are using Windows 98[...]

60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ 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 o[...]

61 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messeng er ™ System For Windows 98SE/Me/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. Note • For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be u[...]

62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Running the PHOTOVU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System* Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 12) * PHOTOVU : You can transfer Still images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC. MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System : You can transfer Motion i[...]

63 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. 12) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 60, 61) • Turn your PC on. (p. 60) • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System. • When the[...]

64 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. 63) for confirmation. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System. 2 Click [VideoGift] to display[...]

65 PC Connection Settings You can open the “ Compression Settings ” screen. (p. 70) E-mail You can attach the compressed image to your e-mail. Exit Exits VideoGift screen. Still Mode You can display still images. Slider When se veral still images are opened in the VideoGift screen, a slide show of the images can be done. Add Image You can open [...]

66 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 V[...]

67 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([...]

68 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 66 to select a Motion Image. • If sending a portion of a Motion image, see “ Sending a Portion of a Motion Image ” on page 69. • To compress a Motion image, see “ Setting t[...]

69 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 62 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 “ Unable To Locate DLL ” warning indic[...]

70 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 62 to run the PHOTO[...]

71 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 62 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 “ Unable To Locate DLL ” warning ind[...]

72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images (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) Our DVC being OHCI compliant should have no prob[...]

73 PC Connection Using Tape Image Data Before you begin • Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 12) • 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 62 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 where 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 [S[...]

75 PC Connection P almcor der USB De vice 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 ” and “ STORAGE ” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “ Found New Hardware Wizard ”[...]

76 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). •“ CONNECT WITH PC ” and “ STORAGE ” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “ Found New Hardware ” screen of Windo[...]

77 PC Connection P almcor der USB De vice Driver/SD Drive Using Memory Card Image Data Before you begin • Install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver. (p. 57) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 49, 50) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 75, 76) • Turn your PC on. (p. 75) • Set POWER to M-CARD. By connecting [...]

78 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der 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 Con[...]

79 PC Connection P almcor der 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 conv[...]

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 hav e direct dial-up connection access to the Internet. Y ou and the other person(s) are in the same Networ k (LAN). • Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.5 or later/Windows NetMeeti[...]

81 PC Connection W eb Camera Connection (for Web Camera) 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 displayed. The following message is displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of thi[...]

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 “ WEBCAM ” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor. • Position the Palmco[...]

83 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windows XP user s) For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only) When Windo ws Messenger is newly installed or when running for the first time, the follo wing settings become necessar y . F or more details, please read the corresponding Help file. Note • Once settings are performed, they are not required from the secon[...]

84 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera (For Windows XP users) There are times when a V ersion Upgrad e screen will be display ed. How e ve r , if you are using Windo ws Messenger 4.5 or later, there is no need to upg rade. 5 Type in your e-mail address and password. • Y[...]

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 display[...]

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 r unning for the first time , the f ollowing settings become necessar y .[...]

87 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windo ws 98SE/Me/2000 users) Note 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • Select [Panasonic USB Microphone]* in the [Recording] menu. * If you are using Windows 2000, select [USB Audio Device] in the [Recording] menu. • You can set the volume for playback or mic volume, etc. • Also, confirm th[...]

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, star tup PHO TO VU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger ™ System. Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the type of error to occur to the left. If so , please perfo rm the following instructions. Download and install Media Pla yer (7.1 or later), go to http://www .microsoft.com/windows / mediaplay[...]

90 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder Memory Card to your Macintosh. • Mac OS 9.0~9.1 • iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh ® G3 with USB port or Power Mac ™ G4 • RAM: 64 MB or more System Requir[...]

91 PC Connection T ransferring Y our Imag es (Macintosh) Using Built-in SD Drive 1 Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. 2 Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied). (p. 90) •“ PLEASE WAIT ” , “ CONNECT WITH PC ” , and “ STORAGE ” is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3 Double click the “ Untitled ” icon. ?[...]

92 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y 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 800mA[...]

93 For Y our Information P almcorder Accessory Or der 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 OF[...]

94 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling [...]

95 For Y our Information Replacing Clock Battery The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type 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 aw[...]

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

97 For Y our Information 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 5.5 W AC Adaptor : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Digital Interface USB/i.LINK (IEEE1394) Video Signal: EIA Standard (525[...]

98 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Bef ore Requesting Ser vice (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 “ NE[...]

99 For Y our Information 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 removed... No operation starts when operation buttons are pressed... Recording can[...]

100 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 setting is DPOF, “ NO[...]

101 For Y our Information Indications Condition If the Palmcorder is in Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected, “ DISCONNECT DV CABLE ” appears. In this case, remove the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder. In M-CARD mode, this display appears if the SD Memory Card Lock Switch is in the Lock posit[...]

102 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 de Infanter í a,[...]

103 For Y our Information Customer Ser vices Directory 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 : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For hearing or speech impaired [...]

104 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Este s í mbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensi ó n sin aislaci ó n en el interior del producto, que puede tener la intensidad suficiente como para cau[...]

105 For Y our Information Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu í a P ara Uso R á pido Inserte de la bater í a Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P á gina 15.) Inserte el Cassette Esta videoc á mara contiene un sistema de ejecuci ó n f á cil del cassette. Por eso, es f á cil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque est é montado sobre un t[...]

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 visualizaci ó n de cristal l í quido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to, el visor se DESA CTIV A autom á ticamente . Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à [...]

107 For Y our Information Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* Antes de comenzar • Cargue la batter í a. (P à gina 15.) *T arjeta de Memoria: T arjeta MultiMedia o T arjeta de Memor ia SD (P à gina 94.) • Aseg ú rese de introducir la T arjeta de memor ia antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot. (P á gina 49.) A continuaci ó n se indican una l[...]

108 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MENU OSD Camera Mode Menu Screen 6 7 8 9 10 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 D. ZOOM (p. 40) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X). Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom. CINEMA (p. 24) When set to ON, you can rec[...]

109 For Y our Information MENU OSD 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 20 21 15 23 DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 20) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness, color level, and the EVF brightness. REMOTE (p. 10) VCR1: To receive[...]

110 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VCR Mode Menu Screen 1 2 7 6 9 MENU OSD 5 4 8 3 1 2 4 3 6 7 5 8 9 BLANK SEARCH (p. 33) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. SEARCH (p. 37) To select the desired Index Search function. PHOTO: To search for Photo shot pictures[...]

111 For Y our Information 14 15 MENU OSD 14 15 16 DATE/TIME (p. 113) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p. 114) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero. DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type[...]

112 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com M-CARD Mode Menu Screen 1 [ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ] [ Photo Pla y Mode Menu Screen ] REC MODE (p. 49) To select Photo Rec Mode. DISPLAY (p. 116) Select to OFF to cancel all Displays on the screen. DCF NO. (pp. 51, 116) Select to OFF to can[...]

113 For Y our Information 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 remaining indicator to operate after the tape starts moving. CINEMA Indication (Menu O[...]

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 j CAMERA/VCR Mode k l WARNING Indication (pp. 100, 101) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “ C.[...]

115 For Y our Information Electr onic Viewfinder/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. 24) This display appears when BA CK LIGHT is pressed. PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 25) Manual Focus Indication (p. 29) White Balance[...]

116 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 49) • Image pages left in selected mode. “ 0 ” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “ NORMA[...]

117 For Y our Information Index of Contr ols Lens Front View LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 13, 20, 32. OPEN pp. 13, 20, 32. Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System EfficiBright ™ LED Light p. 8 . Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 13. POWER ZOOM pp. 22, 40. VOLUME p. 33. Rear View PHOTOSHOT p. 21. Lens Cap p. 7. R[...]

118 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Index of Contr ols Rear View Side View LIGHT p. 8. REC p. 48. FOCUS p. 29. REW pp. 13, 32. RECORDING CHECK p. 23. STOP pp. 13, 32. M-STOP pp. 51~54. PLAY pp. 13, 32. M-PLAY pp. 51, 52. MULTI p. 38. FF p. 34. PAUSE pp. 34, 46, 48. CAMERA STILL p[...]

119 For Y our Information CAUTION: VCR DC Output Connector p. 16. CHARGE Lamp p. 15. POWER Lamp pp. 15, 16. AC Power Cord pp. 15, 16. This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting [...]

120 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Printed in Japan LSQT0653A S1202A1013 P Index A About the Memor y Card ..... 94 A C Adaptor ......... 6, 15, 16, 92 Accessor ies (Optional) ....... 92 Accessories (Supplied) ........ 6 A/V Cable ....................... 6, 39 Approximate Brightn[...]