Panasonic PV-DV953 manual

R Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0619A For USA assistance , please call: 1-800-211-P ANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance , please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www .panasonic.ca Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mode[...]

2 Thin gs You Sh ould Kn ow Thank you for choosing Panaso nic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on t he mark et today. Used pr operly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of e njoyment. Please take tim e to fill in the information on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the und[...]

3 Important Safeguards 1) Read Instructions—All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2) Retain Instructions—The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future ref erence. 3) Heed Warnings—All warnings on the unit and i n the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4) Follow In[...]

4 Important Safeguards 17) Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this video unit through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electr ic shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the v ideo unit. 18) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit yoursel[...]

5 Before opening the CD-ROM pac kage, please read the f ollowing. End U ser License Agreem ent (for US B Driver and D V STUDIO) Y ou (“Licensee”) are granted a license f or the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the ter ms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not a[...]

6 Before opening t he CD-ROM package , please read the f ollowing. G.726 A udio Decoder End User Lice nse Agreem ent YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TE RMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONS TITUTE S YOUR AG REEMEN T AS END US ER FOR TH E USE OF THE SO FTWAR E IN THAT PA CKAGE. BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE, YOU INDICA TE YOU[...]

7 Contents Before Using Standard Accessor ies ......................................................... 8 Quick G uide....... .... ...... ....... ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... ...... ..... ...... . 9 To View t he Pl ayback P icture. ...... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ....... ... 9 Controls and Components ............ ...................[...]

8 K2KC4CB00002 CR2025 PV -DA C11C RP-SD016BVE0 VFC3506 N2QAEC000003 N2QCAD000002 1) 2) 3) 6) 5) 4) 7) 8) 9) 10) CGR-D16 VFF0162 K2KY8CD00002 VYK0J50 Bef ore Us ing Standard Acce ssories Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable ( l 14) ≥ Supplies power to the Palmcor der. CAUTION: T[...]

9 1 2 3 4 5, 6 5 9 CLOSE PUSH OPEN/ EJECT O F F O N M O D E CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 2 1 SEARCH 7 WEB CAMERA 8 6 3 4 O F F O N M O D E CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. Quick Gu ide 1 Charge th e Battery . ( l 14) ≥ Connect the A C Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet. ≥ Attach the Battery to t he AC Adaptor. (This will start t he chargin[...]

10 Controls and Components 1) LCD Monito r ( l 17, 75) ........ ..... ....... ....... ........ ....... ....... ........ ....... ........ ....... ....... ........ ....... ..... ....... ........ .......... ....... ..... ....... ........ ....... . ≥ Due to limitati ons in LCD product ion techno logy, th ere may b e some tiny bright or d ark spots on[...]

11 34) Reset Button [RESET] ( l 80) 35) Speaker 36) Cassette Compartm ent Cover ( l 16) 37) Cassette Holder ( l 16) 38) Cassette Holder Close Button [PUSH CLOSE] ( l 16) 39) Sub Recordi ng Start/Stop B utton [REC] ( l 24) 40) S-Video Inp ut/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/ OUT] ( l 41) 41) D igital Stil l Pict ure T ermin al [DIG ITAL STILL PICTUR E] 42) D[...]

12 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGIT AL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PH OTO SHOT ST AR T/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y P A USE FF/ W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 61 5 ; ED V AR. SEARCH P .B. ZOOM ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGI[...]

13 1 3 2 1 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGIT AL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PH OTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y PAU S E FF/ W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 61 5 ; ED VA R. SEARCH P .B. ZOOM 1 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ 5˚ 2 1 ª Inserting the Bu tton-type Battery Before using the [...]

14 CGR - CGP - CGR - 1 3 2 1 A B A A B B 2 h. 3 h 15 min. 2 h 20 min. (2 h.) 4 h 05 min. (3 h 25 min.) 5 h 20 min. 7 h 40 min. (6 h 25 min.) CGR-D16 CGP-D28 CGR-D53 Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor 1 Insert the battery -shaped conn ector of the DC Ca ble into the Battery Holder on th e Palmcorder. 2 Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on [...]

15 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 Lens Cap and Ea sy-Gr ip Strap ª Att ach t he Le ns Ca p To protect the Lens surface, attach t he Lens Cap. 1 Pass the en d of the Lens Cap String through t he Lens Cap String holder. 2 Pass the oth er end of the Strin g through the loop m ade by the String itsel f and pull it to ward the direction indicated by an arrow. ≥ The[...]

16 Attaching the Sho ulder Strap We recommend that y ou attach the Shoulder Strap bef ore going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the P almcorder . 1 P ass the tip of the Shoulder Strap thr ough the Shoulder Strap Holder s on the P almc order an d pull the Shou lder Strap. 2 Fold the tips o f the Shoulder Stra p, pass it thr ough the Shoul[...]

17 34 3 2 180 x 90 x LCD/EVF SET PUSH MENU TO RETURN LCD BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH LCD COLOR LEVEL LOW||||----HIGH EVF BRIGHTNESS LOW||||----HIGH 1 2 1 1 2 O F F O N M O D E Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the powe r first and then select Modes. ª How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switc h to [ON] while pre[...]

18 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥ The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the [OFF/ON/ MODE] Switch 1 is displayed. ≥ When the [CAM ERA] Lamp is on, the Camera Function Menu is displayed. 2 [...]

19 PROG.AE OFF 5 7 4 Ω º PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF D.ZOOM OFF 25 k 700 k REC MODE NORMAL FRAME CINEMA OFF ON ASPECT 4:3 16:9 RETURN ---- YES CAMERA SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 7) 12) 13) 6) 19) 20) 21) 22) SCAN MODE STROBE MANUAL SPEED FAST NORMAL SLOW RETURN ---- YES SWING OFF ON P-IN-P 1 2 3 4 MULTI-PICTURES PUSH MENU TO EXIT WIPE MIX[...]

20 ZOOM MIC OFF ON DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE RETURN ---- YES C.RESET ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD AI ON OFF LCD/EVF SET ---- YES LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT DISPLAY SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT 31) 32) 33) 34) 35) 36) 37) REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit RETURN ---- YES SCENEINDEX 2HOUR DAY WIND CUT OFF ON RECORDIN[...]

21 CREATE TITLE ---- YES BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RETURN ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT SEARCH PHOTO SCENE AUDIO OUT STEREO L R 12 bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX 2) 1) 3) 4) 6) 7) 8) 9) OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF RETURN ---- YES CLOCK SET ---- YES RECORDING SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT REC SPEED SP [...]

22 Card Pla yback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [DELETE CARD FILE ] Sub-Menu 1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTI ON] ( l 49) 2) Deleting All F iles [DELETE ALL F ILES] ( l 49) 3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTIO N] ( l 49) [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu 4) Recording to Casset te [RECORD TO TAPE] ( l 46) 5) Se[...]

23 CLOCK SET PUSH MENU TO RETURN YEAR :2003 MONTH :OCT DAY :20 HOUR : 8PM MINUTE:46 1, 3 1, 2 M E N U PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ZOOM MIC ON 1 2 REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit RETURN ---- YES SCENEINDEX 2HOUR WIND CUT OFF RECORDING SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT ZOOM MIC ON FLASH ON RED EYE REDUCTION OFF FLASH LEVEL NORMAL REC SPEED SP AUDIO REC 12bit 16[...]

24 2 RECORD REC 5 PAUSE PAUSE O F F O N M O D E 1 3, 4 CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 1 6 4 2 CARD MODE TAPE CARD REC 3 SEARCH SEARCH 7 AUTO MANUAL AE LOCK FOCUS W.B. 8 CAMERA Mode Recor ding 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥ The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 1 2 Slide the [T APE/CARD /CARD MODE] Sel ector towards [T APE]. 3 Press the Record ing Start/S[...]

25 1 M E N U O F F O N M O D E 2 PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ª Self-Recording By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward (to the lens side), you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder monit or the shot while shooting is in pr ogress. ≥ When the LCD Monitor is opened, t he Vi ewfinder is disabled automatically. Howe[...]

26 1 t W 5 t W 10 t W Z.MIC T T T 1 1 JUMP WT TELE JUMP 2 PHOTO SHOT Zoom In/Out Functions The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to achieve a wide-angle shot. 1 For wide-angle s hots (zoom o ut): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towar ds [W]. For clos e-ups (zoom in): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towar ds [T]. ≥ Zoom magnification i[...]

27 EIS EIS MEGA OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER 1, 3 MEGA 12 O F F O N M O D E 2 2 PHOTO SHOT 1 2 1, 3 FADE O F F O N M O D E 2 Optical Image Stabil izer Function If you are recording in unstable situat ions and the P almcor der is shaky , you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these im ages. ≥ If the P almcorder shakes too much, this [...]

28 Cinema Function an d Wide Function ª Cinema Function This function is f or recording in a cinema-like wide screen. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON]. ≥ Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen. 1 T o Cancel the Cinem a Mode Set [CAMERA FUNCTI ONS] >> [CAMERA SETUP] >> [CI[...]

29 1 WIND CUT 1 M E N U PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the microphone during recording. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ≥ The [WIND CU T] Indication 1 appears. T o Cancel the Wi nd Noise Reduc tion Functi[...]

30 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [M ANU AL]. ≥ The [MNL] Indi cation 1 appears. 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly un til the shutter s peed Indication 2 app ears. 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the s hutter speed. The Range of Shutt er Speed Adjustmen t Tape Mode [...]

31 Recording in Natura l Colors (White Balance ) Depending on the scene or light conditions, the A utomatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able t o bring out natural colors. In such a case, the white balance can be adjusted ma nually. 1 Set the Mode Selector Switc h to [MANU AL]. ≥ The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Repeate dly press the [[...]

32 Advanced Functions This Palmcorder comes with 4 profes sional functions (Advanced Functions) which come in handy for recording. ª Zebra Pattern Using the Zebra Pattern makes it easy to adjust the bright ness of the picture to an optimum level, even before you start recording. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] >> [ZEBR[...]

33 Using the Auto Pop-up Flash The Built-in Flash enables you to reco rd still pictures in a dark place. 1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO]. ≥ If [AUTO] is sel ected, the [ ß A ] Indication is displayed when in a dark place and the Video Flash will be lit. 2 Press the [CAMERA S TILL] Butt[...]

34 Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with digita l effect functions that add special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Pict ure Mode 3) [WIPE] Wi pe Mode 4) [MIX] M ix Mode 5) [STROB E] Strobe Mode ≥ Record s images with a stroboscopic effect . 6) [GAIN UP] G [...]

35 ª Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi- Pictur e Mode 1 : You can capture and record 9 c onsecutive small still pictures. Manual M ulti-Picture Mode 2 : You can ma nually capture and record 9 small still pictures. After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIO NS] >> [DIG ITAL EFFECT] >> [EFF ECT1] >> [ MULT I]..... 1 Set [MUL TI-PICTURES] >>[...]

36 C A B D 2 R 1 2 1 SEARCH SEARCH PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG VCR Mode Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording. 1 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and se t the Palm corder in the VCR Mode. ≥ The [VCR] Lamp lights u p. 1 2 Pr ess the [ 6 ] Button t o rewind the tape. ≥ Rewind the tape to t he point where you[...]

37 2 1 1 2 1 3 3 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MULTI/ P-IN-P PHOTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y P AUSE FF/ W STILL ADV 61 5 ; ED VAR PB CAMERA STILL PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG Sl ow M otion Pl ayb ack This Palmco rder can play bac k at a slow speed. 1 Press the [ 1 ] But[...]

38 Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired sc ene, this Palmcorde r automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. PhotoSh ot Inde x Si gnal These signals are automatically recor ded whenever still pictures are taken in PhotoShot Mode ( l 25) . When reco rding still pictures using the Continuo[...]

39 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGIT AL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PH OTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y PAU S E FF/ W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 61 5 ; ED V AR. SEARCH P .B. ZOOM 1 2 1 Playback Zoom Function A part of t he image can be enlarged up to 10 times during [...]

40 1 2 3 2 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGITAL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PHOTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y P AUSE FF/ W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 61 5 ; ED VAR. SEARCH P. B . ZOOM 4 1, 2 1, 1 4 3 M E N U MULTI/P-IN-P PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ª Playing Ba ck wi[...]

41 A.DUB ; A.DUB ! 1 2 3 4 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PHOTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y PAU S E FF/ W STILL ADV 61 5 ; ED VAR. SEARCH P. B . ZOOM 1, 2 M E N U PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder t o your TV,[...]

42 1, 2 F 7 640 PICTURE 1 4 MPEG4 2 VOICE 3 3 M E N U 5 4 PHOTO SHOT CARD MODE TAPE CARD 56 PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG A 1 2 1 3 Special Feat ures Using a Memory Card An SD M emor y Card or Mu ltiMediaCard can be used to record files or play back files. ≥ Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by P anasonic only . ª In s ert[...]

43 F 7 640 PICTURE 3, 1, 1 M E N U 4, 4 PHOTO SHOT 1, 2 2, 3 CARD MODE TAPE CARD PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ª Card PhotoShot (continued) Recording fr om a Cass ette (VCR Mode) 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [T APE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until t he [PICTURE] Indication a ppears. 3 Set [VCR FUNCTIO[...]

44 R:0h20m MPEG4 R:0h20m VOICE 3 1 M E N U 1, 2 CARD MODE TAPE CARD O F F O N M O D E PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG ª Reco rding Movin g Pict ures (MPEG 4) You can r ecord moving pictures on a Memory Card for e-mailing. The recorded data can be also played back on a computer with Windows Media Player. Recording f rom the Palmco rder Lens (Came ra Mod[...]

45 Playing B ack Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. ≥ When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playbac k Mode, the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) recorded on the Card. 1 Set the Palmc order to C ard Playback Mode. ≥ The [CARD P.B.] [...]

46 ª To Select a Desired File and Play it Back After setting the Palmcorder to the Card P layback Mode ( l 45 )..... 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selec tor to [CARD]. 2 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Se lector to [CARD MODE] unt il the desired type of data indic ation appears. 3 Press the [MUL TI] Button. ≥ The files rec orded on the Memor[...]

47 Slide Sh ow The recorded still pictures in the Card can be play ed back li ke a Slide Sho w . Y ou can set up a Slide Sho w or change the content. T o Select Pictures to Play Back in Slide Sho w 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CA RD EDITING] >> [SLIDE SHO W] >> [YES]. ≥ Slide Show editing screen appears. 2 Set [EDIT] >> [YES[...]

48 Creating a Title You can c reate a title and record on a Memory Car d. 1 Camera Mode: Slide the [T APE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] I ndication ap pears. Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creatin g a title. VCR Mode: Search for the image you wa nt to use for creating a title and set the Palmc order to t[...]

49 Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure (File Lock) Precious files record ed on a Memory C ard can be locked to prevent accidental erasure. (Even i f files ar e lock ed, the files wil l be deleted when the Memor y Card is f or matted.) After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playb ack Mode ( l 45) ..... 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIO[...]

50 1 NOW FORMATTING 1, 2 M E N U PUSH SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG Formatting a Memory Card If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder, formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data recorded on a Memor y Card. After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode ( l 45).... . 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD EDITING[...]

51 2 1 [S-VIDEO IN] A [S-VIDEO OUT] B [AUDIO IN] A [AUDIO OUT] B 2, 4, 5 3, 6 [VIDEO IN] A [VIDEO OUT] B 1, 3, 6 1, 2, 4, 5 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP OSD COUNTER STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGIT AL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W MUL TI/ P-IN-P PH OTO SHOT ST ART/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y P AUSE STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET V AR. SEARCH P .B. ZOOM 6 4 5 3 S-VID[...]

52 ZOOM INDEX INDEX SELECT STORE STOP KL ∫ OSD COUNTER V /REW STILL ADV OFF/ON P .B.DIGIT AL DA TE/ TIME RESET TITLE T W s VOL r ¥ REC MUL TI/ P-IN-P PH OTO SHOT ST AR T/ STOP A.DUB PLA Y P A USE FF/ W STILL ADV MENU ITEM SET 61 5 ; ED V AR. SEARCH P. B . ZOOM 4 1 A B 1, 3 2 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbin g) By connec[...]

53 Using the Software with a Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer. ª Software I nstallation (Windows) 1 Turn on Compute r and start up Windows. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥ [Setup Menu] 1 appears. 3 Select the s oftware to be installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥ USB Driver ( l [...]

54 Installing USB Driver Please install U SB Driver first befor e connecting the P almcorder to your P ersonal Computer with the USB Connection Cable . 1 T urn on the Per sonal Comp uter and start up Windo ws. 2 Insert the suppli ed CD-ROM in to the pers onal comput er’ s CD-R OM dri ve. ≥ Quit all applications. ≥ [Setup Menu] appears . 3 Fin[...]

55 Connecting Computer and Palmcorder Install USB Driver before connecting. Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is instal led. Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected. 1 Install the supplied USB Driver. 2 Inse rt m emory card into P almc ord er, th en se t card play back mode. 3 Use au[...]

56 USB 1) 2) 4) 1, 3 2 4 3) WEB CAMERA 5) Using as a Web Camera If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal com puter, you can send video from the Palmcorder to the ot her parties via the net work. Audio m ay also be exchan ged if the personal c omputer is configured accor dingly. ª Operating environmen t To use the Palmcorder as a W eb Camera[...]

57 ª Setting up th e NetMeeting When star ting the NetMeeting f or the first t ime, its setup screen is displa yed. (Howe v er , the screen is not displayed if the NetMeeting setup has already been done.) 1 Click [Ne xt]. 2 Enter the Us er infor mation, ca refully re ad the displa ye d contents, a nd then pr oceed. ≥ Please refer to the instruct[...]

58 USB 1 2 Using the D V STUDIO 3.1E-SE ª Operating environmen t OS: IBM-PC/A T compatible personal comput er with pre-installed; Microsoft Wi ndows XP Home Edition/Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU: Intel P entium II/ Celeron 300MHz or later (including compatible CPU) Graphic display: H[...]

59 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder G . 726 A u d i o Decod e r is required to hear audio during the playback of MPEG4 video files with Windows Medi a Player. Install it from enclosed CD-ROM. I n order f or t he G . 726 Audio De c oder t o be ins t a l led, t he hard disk mu s t ha v e at least 16 MB of f r ee spa c e. Be f o re p r oceeding wi t h i [...]

60 3 4 Using the ArcS oft Software There are 4 types of image edit ing software in the ArcSoft Software package. 1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, M ac) ≥ Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines m ultiple photos into a single pano ramic picture. 2 PhotoBase 4.0 (Window s), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac) ≥ Create albums of image, video, aud io[...]

61 ª Installation of ArcSoft Softwar e Suite 1 Insert the supp lied CD-ROM into the per sonal c omputer’ s CD-ROM drive. 2 Select the s oftware to be installed from [Setup Menu]. 3 Select the de sired langua ge on the [Choose S etup Langua ge] dialogue, and clic k [OK]. ≥ Insta llation begins. ≥ After reading t he display ed contents, please[...]

62 T o disconnect USB cabl e safel y If USB cable is di sconnected while computer is on, error dialog ma y appear . In such case click [OK] and close the dialog bo x. By f ollowing the steps below you can disconnect the cab le safely . 1 Double clic k the icon in task tra y . ≥ Hardware disconnect dialog appe ars. 2 Select [P anasonic D VC USB-SE[...]

63 Notes ≥ Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on. I t may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer . Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder . ≥ We recommend using the AC adapter as the power source for the P almcorder when using USB Connec tion Kit. Data may be lost If the bat ter[...]

64 Others Indications Various functions and Palmcor der conditions are displayed on the screen. 1) Re main ing B att ery P ower [ r ] ≥ When the battery power becomes low, t he indication changes. When the battery is discha rged completely, the u ( v ) I ndication flashes. ≥ When you are using the AC Adaptor, the [ s ] Indication may appear, ho[...]

65 12) Recording Mode ≥ AUTO: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to [AUTO ]. ( l 24) ≥ MNL: This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to [MANUA L]. ( l 29, 30, 31) ≥ : This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to [AE LO CK]. ( l 29) Optical Image S tabilizer [EIS] ( l 27) MEGA EI S Function [ EIS] ( l 27) 1.5 Tim es Tele Ju[...]

66 ª Changing the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you c an change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), and Time Code Indication (0h00m00s00f). ≥ You can also press the [COUNTER] Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to c hange the C[...]

67 DISCONNECT USB CABLE: Y ou are pres sing the Recording Star t/Stop Button, the [PHOT O SHO T] Button or the [TITLE] Button in the WEB CAMERA M ode. Y ou are pressing the [TITLE] Button in Camera Mode or VCR M ode with a USB Cabl e connected. Y ou are attempting to record on a Card with a USB Cable connected. CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE: It is not pos[...]

68 ª MagicPix Function ( l 28) ≥ The record ed picture is presente d in a time-lapse-like manner because of t he slow shutter s peed of 1/2 second. ≥ Focusing mu st be adjusted manually. ≥ Use this function only in situations where there is limited light. Do not use it in brightly lit places or aim at the sun. The Palmcorder will be seriousl[...]

69 ª Using the Auto Pop-up Flash ( l 33) ≥ The available range of t he Flash is approximately 3 to 7.5 feet (1 to 2.5 metres) in dark places. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded by using the Flash at distances greater than 7.5 feet (2.5 metres). ≥ Subject may appear dark if Flash is lit in front of white background. ≥ The Palmco[...]

70 ª Selecting the Sou nd during Playback ( l 36, 41) 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 (m ain sound) R: Right channel sound (sub sound) ≥ If you dub a tape recorded at the [ 12bit] selected as the [AUDIO REC ] setting, play[...]

71 Card Ph otoShot ( l 42) ≥ Sound ca nnot be recorded. ≥ The Shutter Effect cannot be used. ≥ The shutter speed ranges from 1/30-1/500. ≥ Mega-pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a Mega-pixel picture. ≥ A Card f or matted with other equipment (lik e a P ersonal Computer) might be unusable or it might tak e more time for reco[...]

72 ª Card Play back ( l 45) ≥ If a blank (no thing recorded) Card is played, the screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE], [NO MPEG4 DAT A] or [ NO VOICE DATA ] Ind ication appears depending on the mode selected. ≥ If you attempt to play back if file recorded in a different format or if fil e data is defective, the [ k ] Indication and the [C[...]

73 Cautions for Use ª After Use 1 T ake out th e Cassette. ( l 16) 2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switc h to [OFF]. ( l 17) 3 Detach the Po wer Source and retract the Viewfinde r. ( l 14) 4 To protect the Lens, attac h the supplie d Lens Cap. ( l 15) ª Tips for using your Palmcorder When you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or sno wy day or on a beach, ma[...]

74 ª Condensation If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, [DEW DETECTE D] Indication w ill flash, and the Pa lmcorder will automatically turn off after about 1 minute. If this happens, follow the steps below: 1 T ake out the Cass ette. ≥ None of the other functions operate. Depending on the amount of c ondensation, removing the Cas sette ma[...]

75 ª Cautions for Storage Before storing th e Palmcorder, take th e Cassette out and detach the Battery. Store all the com ponents in a dry plac e with a relatively stable temperature. ≥ Recommended T emperature: 59 o F to 77 o F ( 15 o C to 25 o C ), Recommended Hum idity: 40% to 60% Palmcorder ≥ Wrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from[...]

76 Explanation of Terms ª Digital Video System In a digital vide o system, ima ges a nd sounds are c onverted into digital signals and recorded on a tape. This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration. In addition, it au tomatically records da ta, such as Time Code and date/time, as[...]

77 Speci fications Digital P almcorder Inform ation for your safety Power S ource: DC 7.8/7.2 V Power Consumption: Re cording 7.0 W Recording Format: M ini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tap e Used: 6.35 m m digi tal v ideo t ape Recordin g/Playback Time: SP: 8 0 min.; LP: 12 0 min. (wi th DVM80) Video Recording System: Dig ital Componen[...]

78 Palm corder Access ory Syste m *Please refer to page 14, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time. *NOTE: Access ories and/or model numbers may vary by cou ntry. Pleas e consult y our local deal er. Accessory# PV -D A C11A (F or USA) PV -D A C11A-K (F or Canada) *CGR-D16A/1B (Replaces *CGR-D220A/1B) *CGP-D28A/1B *CGR-D53[...]

79 Palmco rder Acce ssory Or der Form (For USA Customers) In CANADA, please contact your local Panasoni c dealer for more information on Accessories. T O OBT AIN ANY OF OUR P ALMCORDER ACCESSORIES Y OU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLO WING: VISIT Y OUR LOCAL P ANASONIC DEALER OR CALL P ANASONIC’S ACCESSOR Y ORDER LINE A T 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F , 6[...]

80 Before Requesting Service (Problem s and Solution s) If you are experienc ing one of the following problems with your Dig ital Palmc order, it may be som ething you can correct your sel f. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions. Prob lems Solutions The Palm corder pow er cannot be tur ned on. Is the power s ource connected corr ectly? T[...]

81 Video cannot be played back even when the [ 1 ] Button is pressed. Is the [VCR] Lamp o n? If the [VCR] Lamp is not on, the playback function cannot b e used. Mosaic-like noise p atterns appear on imag es during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback. This phenomenon is char acteristic of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. Although the [...]

82 Request fo r Service Notice Mail this completed f or m and y our Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: P anasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair Request f or Service Notice: (USA Only) Please photocop y this f or m when making a request f or ser vice notice. In the unlikely e v ent this pr[...]

83 Limited Warranty (For USA Cu stomers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD, TV/DVD/VCR Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) Labor Ninety (90) Da[...]

84 Customer Ser vices Directory Service in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 85. 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-mai[...]

85 W arranty (For Canadian Customers) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Driv e, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada I nc. warrants this product t o be free from defec ts in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated belo w from the date of or iginal purchase.[...]

86 Index ª A AC Adaptor ................. ....................... ..................... .......... 14 AE Lock Funct ion ......... ...... ...... ....... .... ...... ...... ....... ...... .... 29 ArcSof t ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ....... ...... ...... ..... ...... ...... .. 53 Audio Dubbing .................. ..................[...]

87 2 4 1 3 1 CLOSE CLOSE PUSH OPEN/ EJECT 3 2 O F F O N M O D E CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 2 RECORD REC 1 1 2 O F F O N M O D E CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 1 SEARCH 2 O F F O N M O D E CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 3 Spanish Quick Use Guide /Guía española para el uso rápido ª Para iniciar 1 Cargu e la batería. ≥ Conecte el cable eléctrico de CA en el adaptador d[...]

88 A 1 2 1 3 ª Para introducir una tarjeta de memoria. Antes de introd ucir una tarjeta de memor ia, asegúrese de que e sté desactivada la videocám ara. 1 Abra la tapa de la ranura d e la tarjeta. 2 Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo c ortado hacia la de recha A , intro dúzcala en la ra nura de tarjeta . 3 Cierre el asient o de l[...]

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