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Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV203 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

PV-DV203
Model No.
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
LSQT0653A

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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 LSQT0653A...

  • 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/Insertion ... 7 Quick Guide ... 12 Supplying Power ... 15 Setting the Clock ... 17 Using the Palmcorder Menu ... 18 Camera Recording ...

  • Page 6: Before Using

    AY-DVM30EJ 30 minutes AY-DVM60EJ 60 minutes AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 1 pc. 8 MB Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0535) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc.

  • Page 7: Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion

    Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion • If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on. PUSH TAPE EJECT CLOSE Note • When inserting the cassette, make sure it is facing the right direction and then push it in completely.

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Built-in LED Light 1, 2, 3 LIGHT 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. 15, 16) • Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD.

  • Page 9: Replace The Battery

    • Play (pp. 32, 48) Replace the Battery Optional 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 10 (VCR1 or VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)” will appear. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR or CAMERA position.

  • Page 11: Self Demo Mode

    Self Demo Mode If no operation takes place for approx. 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the POWER Switch was turned to CAMERA without inserting a Cassette, the Palmcorder is automatically set to Self Demo mode for introducing its function.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 15) Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click.
  • Page 13 Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. Set POWER to CAMERA. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press REC/PAUSE again to pause recording. To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

  • Page 14: Insert Memory Card

    • When inserting the Memory Card, insert with the cropped corner down as shown in the illustration above. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 15) Capacity...

  • Page 15: Supplying Power

    Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor POWER Lamp CHARGE Lamp Note About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp • Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). • If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases. CHARGE Lamp flashes when...

  • Page 16: Battery Care

    POWER Lamp DC Cable (Supplied) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To avoid damage to the Battery: • Do not drop or jar the Battery. • Use the Battery with specified models only. • If the Battery is used in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will automatically prevent operation.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Set the Date and Time The date and time is calculated, including leap years, up to DEC 31 2089. 2, 3, 4 JOG KEY MENU EXAMPLE: YEAR : 2003 PUSH : JAN MONTH PUSH MONTH : FEB Note • To make corrections, Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct.

  • Page 18: Using The Palmcorder Menu

    REC, or DEMO MODE. 7 : PHOTO TITLE To select TITLE or MODE. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Displaying the MENU Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting).

  • Page 19: Camera Recording

    Simple Recording Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. Clip here REC/PAUSE mode POWER Lamp 1, 5 POWER Vision Adjustment Control MENU REC/PAUSE WARNING: • Do not leave the Palmcorder with the EVF aimed directly at the sun as this may cause damage to the internal parts of the EVF.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    JOG KEY 1, 5 MENU EVF/LCD For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Use OPEN tab on underside of the LCD monitor to unlock. Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle.

  • Page 21: Digital Photoshot™ Mode

    Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to record a seven second (approx.) still image on the tape from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on-the-spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc.

  • Page 22: Zoom

    3, 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom slowly: by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto) or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the POWER ZOOM.

  • Page 23: Recording Check

    Recording Check To playback the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE mode. RECORDING CHECK Recording Still Pictures You can record still pictures of any desired duration together with sound. 1, 2 Self Recording Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it faces the same direction as the lens to record yourself.

  • Page 24: Special Effect Features

    POWER 2, 3 BACK LIGHT 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 CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select...

  • Page 25: Program Ae

    Program AE The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER AUTO/ MANUAL (No display) SPORTS PORTRAIT LOW-LIGHT SPOT-LIGHT SURF&SNOW Note SPORTS mode • The recorded images will not be so blurred when they are viewed later using slow or still picture playback.

  • Page 26: Audio/Video Fade In/Out

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

  • Page 27: Photo Title

    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

    • 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. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.

  • Page 29: Auto Focus

    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: High Speed Shutter

    • When PROGRESSIVE is set to ON, the shutter speed cannot be adjusted to 1/750 s or faster. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA. Press AUTO/MANUAL so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Iris Manually

    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

    OPEN REWIND SEARCH Connecting Earphone (not supplied) 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. 15, 16) • Insert a recorded cassette. Set the POWER to VCR.

  • Page 33: Repeat Playback

    Repeat Playback EVF/LCD Adjusting the Volume 1, 2 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

    Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind. REWIND/SEARCH FAST FORWARD/ 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 PLAY (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button is held down.

  • Page 35: Slow Motion Playback

    Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Slow Motion Playback (Optional Remote Control Only) Optional PLAY SLOW/ F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV Variable Speed Search 2, 3 JOG KEY PLAY Special Effect Features Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play.

  • Page 36: Frame By Frame Advance

    SLOW/ F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV When using Palmcorder JOG KEY 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. Index Search (Photo/Scene) (Optional 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 Optional INDEX SEARCH (fast forward) INDEX SEARCH...

  • Page 38: Strobe Multi Mode

    DV terminal or USB 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 VCR FUNCTIONS 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 S-VIDEO OUT DC Cable (Supplied) A/V OUT...

  • 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 FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select...

  • 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. Note • MagicPix cannot be used with still images on the Memory Card. (See “Card PhotoShot”...

  • Page 42: Camera Mode

    1, A POWER REC/PAUSE PLAY 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

    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.

  • Page 44: Picture In Picture (Pinp)

    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 CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select DIGITAL EFFECT...

  • Page 45: Editing Features

    Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone. JOG KEY MENU POWER PLAY PAUSE Optional A.DUB Editing Features Before you begin • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed. The original sound is recorded on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new 12 bit...
  • Page 46 Memory-Stop Editing You can set an automatic Dubbing stop point. Optional RESET MENU For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press Dubbing. “A.DUB 4, 5 appears. PAUSE • Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in order to monitor the sound.
  • Page 47 Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette Source (Playing) Palmcorder S-VIDEO OUT DC Cable (Supplied) A/V Cable (Supplied) VHF Connecting Cable (not S-Video supplied) Cable (not supplied) Recording: VCR (Rear) Audio In To Audio In To S-Video In (If there is S-Video In) Monitor with your TV •...

  • Page 48: Copying From Digital Equipment (Dubbing)

    STOP Optional 3, 4, 5 PAUSE STOP For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect both Palmcorders to their power sources. • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV Interface cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin).

  • Page 49: Card Features

    Card PhotoShot You can record still images to a Memory Card. Warning • When using an M-CARD, DV Output will not function. PHOTOSHOT JOG KEY MENU POWER Image Resolution and Capacity (Supplied 8MB Memory Card) Image Mode Resolution Approx. 30 images FINE 1280 x 960 Approx.

  • Page 50: Recording Images From A Tape

    MOSAIC, SEPIA, B/W) have been used, these effects do not affect the recording. • Multi-Picture cannot be recorded. (p. 38) 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 51 Playback Still Images You can view the images on the Memory Card. 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER M-PLAY M-STOP Note • If the file number is changed, the Palmcorder cannot read the file data. • This product is compliant with DCF (Design rule for Camera File System).

  • Page 52: Delete Specific Images

    Memory Card, resulting in reduced image storage capacity. 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. 49, 50) Set POWER to M-CARD.
  • Page 53 2, 3 JOG KEY M-STOP Warning • While deleting images, DO NOT turn off the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this may cause irreversible damage to the Memory Card, resulting in reduced image storage capacity.

  • Page 54: Format The Memory Card

    Memory Card, resulting in reduced image storage capacity. 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. 49, 50) Do steps 1 and 2 on page 52.
  • Page 55 DPOF Setting You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other print-related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. “DPOF” stands for Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data can be added to images on the Memory Card, the Memory Card can be used with any system that supports DPOF.

  • Page 56: Transferring Your Images (Windows)

    System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. Using this driver allows data communication between the Memory Card and PC. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com • Video card that supports 16 bit color at...
  • Page 57 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Software Installation (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) Caution • Please install Palmcorder USB Device Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder and your PC using USB Cable. Once Palmcorder USB Device Driver is installed, you must restart your computer for installation to take effect. •...
  • Page 58 [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera (CAMERA Mode) [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.”...
  • Page 59 Transferring Your Images (Windows) Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive, Palmcorder File Converter (M-CARD Mode) [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] Uninstalling Application Software [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.” Double-click on “System”, verify [USB Storage Device Controller]* is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus...

  • Page 60: 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 USB Cable (supplied)
  • Page 61 [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps you can disconnect the cable safely. [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] Double-click the icon in the task tray. Select [Panasonic Digital Palmcorder] and click [Stop]. Verify [Panasonic Digital Palmcorder] is selected and click [OK]. Click [OK].
  • Page 62 *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. 12) Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.

  • Page 63: 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 64 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 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
  • Page 65 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 66 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 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 67 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 68 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. 12) •...
  • Page 69 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 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 70 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 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
  • Page 71 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 62 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™...

  • 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. 64) 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) Note • For Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. 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).
  • Page 76 [OK] and close the dialog box. By following the steps you can disconnect the cable safely. [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Double-click the icon in the task tray.
  • 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 running. 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) Note • For Web Camera, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. 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). •...

  • Page 82: For Windows 2000 Users

    • 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. • Close the application, then disconnect the USB Cable. 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 running for the first time, the following settings become necessary. For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. Note •...
  • 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 later) and Windows NetMeeting (3.01 or later)
  • Page 87 The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also. Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • Select [Panasonic USB Microphone]* in the [Recording] menu. * If you are using Windows 2000, select [USB Audio Device] in the [Recording] menu.
  • 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 type of error to occur to the left. If so, please perform the following instructions. Download and install Media Player (7.1 or later), go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ mediaplayer (current as of Oct.

  • Page 90: Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)

    Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied). Note • For extended use, it is recommended that you 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 • CD-ROM drive (for installation) ®...
  • Page 91 Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Using Built-in SD Drive Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 49, 50) Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied).

  • 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 Quantity Your State &...

  • Page 94: Notes On Operations

    About the Memory Card (MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card) • Model PV-DV203 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD Memory Card. • Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are lightweight and removable.

  • Page 95: Replacing Clock Battery

    The clock battery is pre-installed. Follow the steps below if replacement becomes necessary. WARNING Replace battery with Panasonic or Newsun type CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from children.

  • Page 96: Approximate Brightness Values

    - - - - - - - - - - - - - and before sunset (Blue Filter • Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise Range) and before sunset For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE KELVIN COLOR TEMPERATURE — 10,000 • Color television —...

  • Page 97: Specifications

    Power Source: Power Consumption: Digital Interface Video Signal: Video Recording System: Audio: Pick-Up System and Device: Lens: Viewfinder: LCD Monitor: Minimum Illumination Required: 10 lx (F1:1.8) 1 footcandle Memory (Still image) Image Storage (supplied 8 MB Memory Card) Image Format Operating Temperature: Operating Humidity: Weight:...

  • Page 98: Before Requesting Service

    Then, take the camcorder to a servicenter for repair. Error No. Description Card Error Card Error Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error Card Access Error Card Access Error Error other than above For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com...
  • Page 99 Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor... Video cassette cannot be inserted... Video cassette cannot be removed...

  • Page 100: On-Screen Displays (Osd)

    When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT” appears. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ” will flash and “CHECK ” will flash and “CANNOT REC” will appear for...

  • 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

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 103: Customer Services Directory

    Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...

  • 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 Inserte el 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. (Página 7.) Deslice el interruptor de expulsión de cinta (TAPE EJECT) para...
  • 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° 90°...
  • 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 49.) 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 D. ZOOM (p. 40) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X).
  • Page 109 DATE/TIME (p. 113) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p. 114) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero.
  • Page 110 MENU OSD VCR Mode Menu Screen For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com BLANK SEARCH (p. 33) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. SEARCH (p. 37) To select the desired Index Search function.
  • Page 111 MENU OSD DATE/TIME (p. 113) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p. 114) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero.
  • Page 112 M-CARD Mode Menu Screen [ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ] [ Photo Play Mode Menu Screen ] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com REC MODE (p. 49) To select Photo Rec Mode. DISPLAY (p. 116) Select to OFF to cancel all Displays on the screen.

  • Page 113: Electronic Viewfinder/Lcd Monitor Indications

    Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 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. CAMERA/VCR Mode Battery Remaining FULL EMPTY Tape Remaining (AY-DVM60EJ) (AY-DVM30EJ) R0:30...
  • Page 114 (30 frames = 1 second). • This display cannot be reset. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com IMPORTANT NOTE: • Display must be set to ALL for MF, AE, W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications...
  • Page 115 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode Zoom Magnification Level (p. 40) Digital EIS Indications (p. 42) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Backlight Indication (p. 24) This display appears when BACK LIGHT is pressed. PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 25) Manual Focus Indication (p. 29) White Balance Indication (p.

  • Page 116: Photo Mode

    • Image Size: “NORMAL” mode 640 x 480 pixels “FINE” mode 1280 x 960 pixels For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com [ Photo Play Mode ] Recording Mode POWER is set to M-CARD. Directory/Image Number DCF NO.

  • Page 117: Index Of Controls

    Front View Lens EfficiBright™ LED Light p. 8. Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System Rear View POWER ZOOM pp. 22, 40. VOLUME p. 33. TAPE EJECT pp. 7, 12. MENU pp. 17, 18. REC/PAUSE pp. 13, 19. POWER (VCR•OFF•...

  • Page 118: Rear View

    Attachment Ring p. 7. POWER Lamp p. 19. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 7. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Card Slot p. 14. S-VIDEO Output Connector pp. 39, 47. DC IN Terminal p. 16.

  • Page 119: Ac Adaptor

    AC Adaptor POWER Lamp pp. 15, 16. CHARGE Lamp p. 15. VCR DC Output Connector p. 16. Remote Control (Optional) DATE/TIME pp. 9, 113. DISPLAY ON TV pp. 9, 39. A.DUB pp. 9, 45. COUNTER/TC pp. 9, 114. RESET pp. 9, 46. REWIND/SEARCH pp.

  • Page 120: Index

    Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Fast Forward/Rewind Check 34 Focus ... 29 Format the Memory Card ...

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