Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PV-DV73 Panasonic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Bef ore Use Things Y ou Should Kno w ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ............................................................................................
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 (LSYF0521) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc.
7 Bef ore Use record tab Before Using AY-DVM30EJ AY-DVM60EJ Cassette type 60 minutes 45 minutes SP LP 90 minutes 30 minutes Record Speed/ Playback time AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 tur ns OFF . 180° 90° LCD Monitor 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
13 Bef ore Use Insert Memory Card* 3 Insert the Memory Card and gently push in 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 .
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.
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.
16 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Setting the Cloc k • To make corrections, Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct. • A built-in Battery maintains clock operation.
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.
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.
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.
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 FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , and press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen.
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.
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.
23 Camera 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 JOG KEY to select ON.
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.
25 Camera Special Effect Features MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. 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 screen. • To cancel this feature, slide MAGICVU/0LUX to OFF.
26 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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 .
27 Camera Adv anced Settings 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second 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. 4 Rotate JOG KEY to select other modes.
28 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
29 Camera Adv anced 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 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.
30 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
31 VCR Pla ybac k Y our Recor dings 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 Press (PLAY) to start playback.
32 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
33 VCR 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 is held down.
34 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
35 VCR 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 frame reverse. 3 Press PLAY to release. • If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can see a continuous series of still images at a slower speed than normal slow mode.
36 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com B INDEX SEARCH (rewind) 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.
37 VCR 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 still screens are captured from the playback picture.
38 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Back of TV Audio In S-Video In Back of TV Audio In Video In Special Effect Features To S-Video .
39 Digital Features 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, the picture may become distorted when higher magnification levels are used.
40 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
41 Digital Features 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.
42 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Digital Features Other Digital Functions Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects.
43 Digital Features 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 the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen.
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 The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone.
45 Editing Features 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. 38) Only NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) recorded tapes can be audio dubbed.
46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
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).
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.
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 STILL mode.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
55 PC Connection You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer). T ransf erring Y our Images (Windo ws) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz .
56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
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.
58 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Imag es (Windows) Uninstalling Application Software 1 Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.” 2 Double-click on “Add/Remove Programs” in the “Control Panel.
59 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie 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 or the LCD monitor.
60 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie 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.
61 PC Connection Running the PHOTOVU/ MPEG4 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 images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC.
62 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie Messeng er™ System Using Tape Image Data (USB) Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
63 PC Connection Playing back the saved Motion and Still images You can play back the saved Motion images and Still images (p. 62) for confirmation. 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. 2 Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
64 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Settings You can open the “Compression Settings” screen. (p. 69) E-mail You can attach the compressed image to your e-mail. Exit Exits VideoGift screen.
65 PC Connection PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Mo vie Messenger™ 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 View Manager screen, then drag and drop the image to the “VideoGift” screen.
66 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com The e-mail Software must support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface).
67 PC Connection Attaching Motion images to e-mail 3 Repeat steps 4 ~ 6 on page 65 to select a Motion Image. • If sending a portion of a Motion image, see “Sending a Portion of a Motion Image” on page 68. • To compress a Motion image, see “Setting the Size and Quality of Motion and Still Image” on page 69.
68 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie Messeng er™ System Sending a Portion of a Motion Image 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
69 PC Connection 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 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHO T O VU/MPEG4 Movie Messeng er™ System Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image 1 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
71 PC Connection 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 problem working with any OHCI compliant Firewire Card/video - Editing software package.
72 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Using Tape Image Data Before you begin • Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (p. 71) • Turn your PC on. • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
73 PC Connection 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 [Select].
74 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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).
75 PC Connection P almcor der USB De vice Driver/SD Drive For Windows 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 Windows is displayed.
76 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
77 PC Connection 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.
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 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.
79 PC Connection W eb Camera Please read this first Conditions for Use • Y ou hav e direct dial-up connection access to the Inter net. Y ou and the other person(s) are in the same Netwo rk (LAN). • Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.5 or later/Windows NetMeeting 3.
80 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W eb Camera Connection (for Web Camera) A/V Cable (supplied) Audio Adaptor (supplied) To MIC Terminal USB Terminal USB Cable (supplied) AV OUT USB Terminal 1 Turn on your PC.
81 PC Connection 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 Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
82 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) For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only) When Windows Messenger is newly installed or when running for the first time , the f ollowing settings become necessary .
83 PC Connection W eb Camera (For Windows XP user s) There are times when a V ersion Upgrade screen will be display ed. How ev er , if you are using Windows Messenger 4.5 or later, there is no need to upg rade. 5 Type in your e-mail address and password.
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) 8 The person calling (inviting) side Double-click a person to call from those currently [on-line]. • “xxxx-conversation” screen is displayed.
85 PC Connection 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 running for the first time, the f ollowing settings become necessary .
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) Note 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • Select [Panasonic USB Microphone]* in the [Recording] menu.
87 PC Connection 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 automatically opened.
88 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com W arning Indications Windows 2000 In Windo ws 2000, star tup PHO T OVU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the type of error to occur to the left.
89 PC Connection T ransferring Y our Images (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder Memory Card to your Macintosh. • Mac OS 9.0~9.1 • Mac OS 8.
90 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com T ransferring Y our Imag es (Macintosh) ArcSoft applications Installation 1 Turn on the Macintosh. 2 Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive.
91 For Y our Inf ormation P almcor der 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/1.
92 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com P almcor der Accessor y Order Form TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY O.
93 For Y our Inf ormation 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 contains a small amount of mercury.
94 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.
95 For Y our Inf ormation 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 7 W (Max. 10 W) AC Adaptor : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.
96 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
97 For Y our Inf ormation 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.
98 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. The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.
99 For Y our Inf ormation Indications Condition When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT” appears. If the Palmcorder is in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.
100 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.
101 For Y our Inf ormation Customer Ser vices Director y 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.
102 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 u.
103 For Y our Inf ormation Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía P ara Uso Rápido Inserte de la batería Antes de comenzar • Cargue la battería. (Página 14.) Inserte el Cassette 1 Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic.
104 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Para ver la reproducción en el LCD (pantalla de visualización de cristal líquido) Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abier to, el visor se DESA CTIV A automáticamente.
105 For Y our Inf ormation Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* Antes de comenzar • Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 14.) *T arjeta de Memoria: T arjeta MultiMedia o T arjeta de Memoria SD ( Pàgina 93.) • Asegúrese de introducir la T arjeta de memor ia antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot.
106 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. 39) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X). Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom.
107 For Y our Inf ormation MENU OSD 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 20 21 16 23 DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. KEY LED When set to ON, the operation keys on top of the Palmcorder light up in blue.
108 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VCR Mode Menu Screen MENU OSD 1 2 4 3 6 7 5 8 9 BLANK SEARCH (p. 32) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. SEARCH (p. 36) To select the desired Index Search function.
109 For Y our Inf ormation 10 11 13 12 14 MENU OSD DATE/TIME (p. 111) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p.
110 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com M-CARD Mode Menu Screen MENU OSD 1 [ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ] [ Photo Pla y Mode Menu Screen ] REC MODE (p. 48) To select Photo Rec Mode. DISPLAY (p.
111 For Y our Inf ormation 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.
112 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications k CAMERA/VCR Mode l m WARNING Indication (pp. 98, 99) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.
113 For Y our Inf ormation Electr onic Vie wfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode Zoom Magnification Level (p. 39) Digital EIS Indications (p. 41) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Backlight Indication (p. 23) This display appears when BA CK LIGHT is pressed.
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 Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 48) • Image pages left in selected mode. “0” flashes when memory is full.
115 For Y our Inf ormation JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. Lens Front View MAGICVU/0LUX p. 25. POWER (VCR•OFF• CAMERA•M-CARD) pp. 11, 12, 13. Built-in Speaker p. 32. M-CARD Door p. 13. M-CARD EJECT p. 13. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 8. M-CARD Lock p. 13.
116 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 39. VOLUME p. 32. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 12. Rear View PHOTOSHOT pp. 20, 48, 49. Lens Cap p. 8. MENU pp. 16, 17. A/V Output Connector p.
117 For Y our Inf ormation Inde x of Controls Top View LIGHT p. 9. FADE p. 25. REC p. 47. REW pp. 12, 31. RECORDING CHECK p. 22. STOP pp. 12, 31. M-STOP pp. 50~53. PLAY pp. 12, 31. M-PLAY pp. 50, 51. MULTI p. 37. FF p. 33. BACK LIGHT p. 23. PAUSE pp. 33, 45, 47.
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.
119 For Y our Inf ormation Index A About the Memor y Card . . 9 3 AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 91 Accessor ies (Optional) . 91 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cable ................. 6, 38 Approximate Brightness V alues ......................... 9 4 Audio Adaptor .
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