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Panasonic PV-DV202 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

PV-DV202
Models No.
PV-DV402
[ PV-DV402 shown ]
Mini
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.
For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
LSQT0563A

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0563A...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    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 reference. 3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen onto, the video unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Things You Should Know ... 2 Important Safeguards ... 3 Precautions ... 4 Before Using ... 6 • Easy Cassette Eject ... 7 Quick Guide ... 11 Supplying Power ... 14 Setting the Clock ... 16 Using the Palmcorder Menu ... 17 Camera Recording ...

  • Page 6: Before Using

    PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System is a registered trademark. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. SD is a trademark. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PV-DV202 88.9 mm (3.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display 1 pc.

  • Page 7: Easy Cassette Eject

    Record Speed/Playback Time Use only those tapes having the logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. Record Speed/ Playback time Cassette type AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion • If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder PUSH TO...
  • Page 8 Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Hand Strap For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adjust the Length Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop.

  • Page 9: Before You Begin

    Using the Built-in Light To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Built-in Light Note • Using Light reduces battery time. • Provide adequate ventilation if using Light in a hot environment for a long time. • Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use. •...
  • Page 10 Before Using Replace the Battery Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children.

  • Page 11: Quick Guide

    Insert the Battery Pack Protection Film Note • Remove the Protection Film before use. Insert Cassette These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to insert or remove tapes, even when on a tripod. (p. 7) Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open.
  • Page 12 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Press (REW) to rewind the tape. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder 180° 90°...
  • Page 13 Insert Memory Card* *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 94) • Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the Card PhotoShot. (p. 48) Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder. Memory Card SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMKO) (supplied) MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand)

  • Page 14: Supplying Power

    Insert the Battery Pack Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light.
  • Page 15 Battery Care Caution: • Charge only with specified charger. • Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). • The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. •...

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    “CLOCK BATTERY” indication appears. (p. 99) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) •...

  • Page 17: Using The Palmcorder Menu

    Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features three menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card Photo Mode) and one for VCR mode (Playback). (pp. 108~111) • While the Menu screen is displayed, you cannot record on or play a tape. •...

  • Page 18: Camera Recording

    EVF. • Do not lift, or carry, the Palmcorder by the EVF or the LCD Monitor. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.
  • Page 19 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 180° 90° 90° To adjust the LCD/EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR 1, 5 MENU 2, 3, 4 JOG KEY EVF/LCD Camera Recording Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.

  • Page 20: Digital Photoshot™ Mode

    Function. PHOTOSHOT 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER MENU For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Note •...

  • Page 21: Zoom

    Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. POWER ZOOM POWER REC/PAUSE Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone’s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY POWER MENU...
  • Page 22 JOG KEY MENU REC/ PAUSE POWER 180° For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode.

  • Page 23: Special Effect Features

    CINEMA Mode You can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S2 picture terminal. 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER MENU REC/PAUSE Backlight Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, is in a shadowed area, or when the light source is in back of your subject.
  • Page 24 EVF or the LCD monitor. • The image may flicker if this mode is used indoors. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”...
  • Page 25 Audio/Video Fade In/Out You can make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. 1, 3, A FADE 2, B REC/ PAUSE MagicVu™ IR Filter (0 Lux) (PV-DV402 only) MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. You can select the color of image: B/W, green, or blue.
  • Page 26 POWER MENU REC/ PAUSE 5, 6, 7 CAMERA STILL For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select D.FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA FUNCTION menu screen.
  • Page 27 Photo Title You can use PhotoShot images stored on a Memory Card to record a WIPE or MIX effect on a cassette. Note When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected image and Title will appear before each recording is made. WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping motion.

  • Page 28: Advanced Settings

    Note • When ZOOM is set to 10X or higher, White Balance cannot be adjusted. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”...
  • Page 29 Auto Focus The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Manual Focus 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.

  • Page 30: Auto Shutter

    • When MagicPix is ON, H.S.S. cannot manually select the shutter speed. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”...
  • Page 31 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. 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER AUTO/MANUAL EVF/LCD WIND-CUT You can reduce sound distortion caused by wind hitting the microphone.

  • Page 32: Playback Your Recordings

    PLAY REWIND SEARCH Connecting Earphone (not supplied) PHONE Jack For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Insert a recorded cassette.
  • Page 33 Repeat Playback EVF/LCD Adjusting the Volume EVF/LCD Blank Search You can go directly to a blank portion of tape and start recording exactly where you left off. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER EVF/LCD Playback Your Recordings Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode.

  • Page 34: Special Effect Features

    REWIND/ FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH SEARCH For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button is held down.
  • Page 35 Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) PLAY SLOW/ F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV Variable Speed Search 2, 3 JOG KEY PLAY Special Effect Feature Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play.
  • Page 36 JOG KEY MENU INDEX SEARCH (fast forward) INDEX SEARCH (rewind) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press PAUSE during playback. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse.
  • Page 37 Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Jog Frame by Frame Search (Palmcorder Only) JOG KEY Index Forward/Reverse Search (Remote Control Only) Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the beginning of each recording. 2, 3 JOG KEY MENU...
  • Page 38 DV terminal or Digital Still Image terminal. • A Multi screen will have slightly lower image quality. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to VCR. Press MENU to display the menu screen.
  • Page 39 View Recording/Playback on your TV [ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ] A/V OUT Back of TV Audio In A/V Cable (Supplied) To Audio In [ TV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks ] For best Chrominance and Luminance, use the S-Video connection if available on your DC Cable (Supplied) Audio In S-Video In...

  • Page 40: Digital Features

    ZOOM 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER MENU REC/PAUSE For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAMERA mode Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the CAMERA MENU screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select D.FUNCTION...

  • Page 41: Vcr Mode

    Digital Zoom (Continued) 3, 4 JOG KEY MENU POWER PLAY MagicPix™ Images Color recording of video or still images onto the Mini DV tape in low lighting. (pp. 43, 108) Note • MagicPix cannot be used with still images on the Memory Card. (See “Card PhotoShot”...

  • Page 42: Camera Mode

    NORMAL 1, A POWER REC/PAUSE 2, 4, C, D For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com CAMERA mode Set POWER to CAMERA. Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions.
  • Page 43 Other Digital Functions Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER Types of Digital Functions MIRROR Symmetrical image from the current camera picture. STROBE The recording appears as a sequence of still frames.

  • Page 44: Editing Features

    MENU POWER PLAY PAUSE A.DUB For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the external Microphone (if used) (PV-DV402 only). • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed.
  • Page 45 4, 5 PAUSE To listen to the desired audio sound, set the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (Menu OSD: p. 110) as follows: AUDIO:The following selections are available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed recordings only (sound recorded in SP mode only).
  • Page 46 (either CH3 or CH4). • Set the VCR/TV Selector on the recording VCR to VCR. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their power sources.
  • Page 47 Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) 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). Source (Playing) Palmcorder DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (optional) 3, 4 3, 4, 5 PAUSE...

  • Page 48: Card Features

    NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) •...
  • Page 49 Cautions for the Memory Card • While Memory Card data is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject unit to vibrations and/or shocks. • Do not leave the Memory Card in a place with high temperature, a place exposed to direct sunlight, or a place where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated.
  • Page 50 AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
  • Page 51 Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE Delete specific images from a page. DELETE ALL Delete all images. (p. 52) FORMAT Delete all data. (p. 53) 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY POWER...
  • Page 52 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51.
  • Page 53 Format the Memory Card You can easily format your Memory Card using this operation. Warning: Formatting permanently removes all image data. 2, 3 JOG KEY M-DEL M-STOP Warning • While deleting image, DO NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this will cause irreversible damage to the memory, resulting in reduced image...
  • Page 54 JOG KEY MENU Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51.

  • Page 55: Transferring Your Images (Windows)

    Transferring Your Images (Windows) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer). System Requirements (for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/PHOTOVU MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System/ArcSoft Software) • IBM PC/AT or compatible • Pentium ll Processor: 266 MHz or more •...
  • Page 56 • If you attempt to install the next Software before the previous Software installation is completed, “Error” may appear. In this case, click [OK] and install the next Software from the menu. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Palmcorder USB Device Driver • For Movie Messenger •...
  • Page 57 Transferring Your Images (Windows) 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.

  • Page 58: Photovu/Mpeg4 Movie Messenger™ System

    Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen. Note • For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com USB Terminal is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has...
  • Page 59 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System For Windows 2000 users 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. •...
  • Page 60 *You must first close the application. • Connect/disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK). • Connect/disconnect the USB Cable. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.

  • Page 61: To Capture Still Images

    PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Using Tape Image Data (USB) By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the USB Cable, you can transfer Motion images and Still images saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC. Note • Detail mode cannot be used with a USB connection.
  • Page 62 Sound: Sound image data (*.WAV) is displayed. For Internet: The data (*.WMV, *.JPG) is displayed. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
  • Page 63 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System VideoGift Screen You can use these features using the VideoGift Screen. Slider Drag the pointer of the playback start position. Movie Mode You can display motion images. Open Movie You can open folders containing video files (*.AVI, *.WMV). Open Audio You can open folders containing audio files (*.WAV).
  • Page 64 Movie Still Mode Movie Mode Open Movie Add Image For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 65 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Setting the Mail Software It is possible to set the mail software to start up automatically when [E-Mail] of VideoGift is clicked. Note 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:...
  • Page 66 To attach, drag and drop the file into your e-mail. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) •...
  • Page 67 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Sending a Portion of a Motion Image Preview Slide-Show Edit A collection of still images can be edited as slides. Slide Edit Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 68 Normal 2000 KB/min 2000 KB/min 1000 KB/min 1000 KB/min For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 69 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image This screen is displayed when an individual frame from a moving image file is to be added as a still image. View Manager Movie Still Mode Preview Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™...
  • Page 70 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin •...
  • Page 71 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Click [Upload To Photo Album] to upload the Still Image or [Upload To Video Album] to upload the Motion Image. • The “PictureStage Video (Image) Uploader” screen is displayed. • Click [Exit] to exit uploader. Enter your login ID and password, and then click [Continue].

  • Page 72: Transferring Your Images (I.link) (Windows)

    DV Interface boards. In this case, use the software included with the board. • 1394 (i.LINK) interface must conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface Specification). For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (6-to-4 pin) (not supplied) DV Input/Output (i.LINK)

  • Page 73: Photovu/Mpeg4 Movie Messenger™ System (I.link)

    PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK) Using Tape Image Data By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK), you can transfer Motion images and still images saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC. Note • If PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System does not work, please refer to note on page 72.
  • Page 74 • Captured Still images are saved to the PC, and you can playback the saved images on the View Manager. (P. 62) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Detail [When selecting Detail] Note • Detail mode lets you specify the start and...

  • Page 75: Palmcorder Usb Device Driver/Sd Drive

    Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Connection (for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive) Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. For Windows XP users Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. •...
  • Page 76 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Note • For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 77 Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Using Memory Card Image Data By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the USB, you can transfer Still images saved on the Memory Card directly to your Note • Please do not change file or folder names on the PC.

  • Page 78: Palmcorder File Converter

    DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. Connect the Palmcorder to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied).
  • Page 79 • The Conversion results screen is displayed. Use “Help” for detailed instructions. When selecting “To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder” Select the file to be converted. Select the drive to which the converted file is to be saved.

  • Page 80: Web Camera (For Windows Xp Users/For Windows 98Se, Me, 2000 Users)

    Windows Messenger is run. Select the person to call (invite). Start For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users Connect the Palmcorder to the PC. Connect to the provider with dial-up network.
  • Page 81 Connection (for Web Camera) AV OUT USB Terminal Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to CAMERA. For Windows XP users Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed. The following message been performed at our manufacturer.
  • Page 82 • If the speaker and mic are in close proximity, howling may occur. Note • Do not disconnect the USB Cable while in use. This could be a source of trouble. For more details, please read the respective Help file. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 83 Web Camera (For Windows XP users) For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only) When Windows Messenger is newly installed or when run the first time, the following settings become necessary. For more details, please read the respective Help file. Note • Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is run.
  • Page 84 Web Camera (For Windows XP users) The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Type in your E-mail address and password. • You’ll need to get a hotmail address.
  • Page 85 Web Camera (For Windows XP users) The person calling (inviting) side Double-click a person to call from those currently [on-line]. • “xxxx-conversation” screen is displayed. The person calling (inviting) side Click [Start Camera] in the “xxx- conversation” screen. • A message inviting the other person is displayed.
  • Page 86 • For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting, please refer to the Microsoft Home Page: http://www.microsoft.com/ http://www.msn.com/ For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Turn on your PC. Download the latest version MSN Messenger Service (4.5 or newer) and Windows NetMeeting (3.01 or...
  • Page 87 Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also. Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. Note • You can set the volume for playback or mic volume, etc. •...
  • Page 88 Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.

  • Page 89: Warning Indications

    Windows 2000 Warning Indications In Windows 2000, startup PHOTOVU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the following type of error to occur. If so, please perform the following instructions. Download and install Media Player (7.1 or newer), go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ mediaplayer (current as of Dec.

  • Page 90: Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)

    Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied). Note • For extended use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor as a power source. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com • USB Port • Mouse or other pointing device ®...
  • Page 91 Turn on the Macintosh. Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive. Double click the “Panasonic” icon. Double click the “ArcSoft” Folder. Double click the “Panorama Maker Installer,” “PhotoBase Installer,” “PhotoImpression Installer,” and “PhotoPrinter Pro Installer.”...

  • Page 92: Palmcorder Accessory System

    PV-H150 RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA RP-SD016BPPA BN-SDCAPE/1B BN-SDABPE/1B For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack 1 600mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack...

  • Page 93: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

    VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER 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] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 Price Each Your State &...

  • Page 94: Notes On Operations

    DANGER: Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. LSLL0028) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils decrease bulb life. Remove lens cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard.
  • Page 95 Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). The table below shows the color temperature for reference. NATURAL LIGHT PALMCORDER CONDITIONS...

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Dimensions: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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...

  • Page 97: Before Requesting Service

    (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning Clogged Video Head be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
  • Page 98 Auto Focus does not operate... Sound from microphone cannot be monitored... Sound cannot be heard... For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Correction • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 14, 15) • Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA.

  • Page 99: On-Screen Display (Osd)

    On-Screen Displays (OSD) The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications Condition If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, “...
  • Page 100 “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 position. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...

  • Page 101: Request For Service Notice

    (Failure to due so will delay your repair.) • To further speed your repair, please provide an explanation of what is wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting. Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair...

  • Page 102: Limited Warranty

    Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Servicenter Directory.

  • Page 103: Servicenter List

    Westwood, MA 02090 Suite 102 Hollywood, FL 33020 Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 Servicenter List...

  • Page 104: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido

    También, cualquier cambio sin autorización o modificaciones a este equipo anularían la autoridad del usuario para operarlo. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Mini Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al usuario acerca de la presencia de tensión...
  • Page 105 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Inserte de la batería Film de protección Nota • Retire la película protectora antes de utilizarlo. Insert Cassette Esta videocámara contiene un sistema de ejecución fácil del cassette. Por eso, es fácil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque esté montado sobre un trípode.
  • Page 106 ángulo. Presione el botón de rebobinado (REW) para rebobinar la cinta. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Ajuste el control lde ajuste de visión según lo desee. Visor 180°...
  • Page 107 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* *Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Memoria SD (Pàgina 94.) • Asegúrese de introducir la Tarjeta de memoria antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot. (Página 48.) A continuación se indican una lista de Tarjetas de Memoria soportadas por esta unidad.

  • Page 108: Menu Osd

    PhotoShot are recorded with a higher resolution than with normal PhotoShot. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PROG. AE (p. 24) To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode.
  • Page 109 MENU OSD REMOTE (p. 10)ly VCR1: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR2. OFF: To prevent reception of signals from the Remote Control. BEEP Set to ON to hear beep when starting and stopping camera recording or when unusual conditions occur.
  • Page 110 Set to ON to double the size of a playback image. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com REC-SPEED (p. 7) SP: Normal recording speed mode.
  • Page 111 M-CARD Mode Menu Screen [ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ] [ Photo Play Mode Menu Screen ] MENU OSD DISPLAY (p. 113) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C.RESET (p.

  • Page 112: Electronic Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    The volume bar appears when the volume of the built-in speaker is being adjusted. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Date and Time Indication (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder’s MENU...
  • Page 113 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode WARNING Indication (pp. 99, 100) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu. (Menu OSD: pp.
  • Page 114 White Balance Indication (p. 28) Shutter Mode Indication (p. 30) Iris Indication (p. 31) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com p q r Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 108) This display appears when ZOOM- MIC is set to ON.
  • Page 115 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO Mode [ Photo Rec Mode ] [ Photo Play Mode ] Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 48) • Image pages left in selected mode. “000” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL”...

  • Page 116: Index Of Controls

    LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 11, 12, 19, 32. LCD-OPEN pp. 11, 12, 19, 32. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 8. BATT RELEASE pp. 14, 15. M-CARD Door p.
  • Page 117 Rear View Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 12. MENU pp. 16, 17. A/V Output Connector pp. 39, 81. PHONE p. 32. Top View FOCUS p. 29. AUTO/MANUAL pp. 28~31. FADE p. 25. p. 47. LIGHT p. 9. p. 42. pp. 12, 32. RECORDING CHECK p.
  • Page 118 STOP pp. 9, 32, 47. pp. 9, 16, 17. MENU pp. 9, 16, 17, 45. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/ 220/240 V AC.

  • Page 119: Index

    AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 92 Accessories (Optional) . 92 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cable ... 6, 39, 81 Audio Adaptor ... 6, 81 Audio Dubbing ... 44, 45 Audio/Video Fade In/Out ... 25 Backlight ... 23 Battery Pack . 6, 11, 14, 92 Battery Remaining Indication ...
  • Page 120 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”), Printed in Japan Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. LSQT0563A Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,...

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