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 LSQT0564A...
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 1 pc. Battery Pack 1 pc. A/V Cable (CGR-D08/...
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...
Page 8: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
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: Replace The Battery
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 the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open.
Page 12: Camera Recording
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
Insert Memory Card* *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 95) • Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 48) Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder. Memory Card SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) (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
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. 100) 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. 109~112) • 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
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: Recording Check
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, in a shadowed area, or when the light source is behind your subject.
Page 24: Program Ae
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 second so that the “MNL”...
Page 25: Audio/Video Fade In/Out
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) MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. POWER MAGICVU/ 0LUX Special Effect Features Fade In Starting the first scene with “fade in”...
Page 26: Picture In Picture (Pinp)
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
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 second so that the “MNL”...
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 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 second so that the “MNL”...
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
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
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: Slow Motion Playback
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 Features Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play.
Page 36: Frame By Frame Advance
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: Strobe Multi Mode
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: Magicpix™ Images
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, 109) Note • MagicPix cannot be used with still images on the Memory Card. (See “Card PhotoShot”...
Page 42: Vcr 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. 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). • 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. 111) 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)
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
• Some artifacting, softened edges or picture noise may occur in Super Fine (1600 x 1200) Mode. 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: Playback Still Images
AC Adaptor (supplied) because this may cause irreversible damage to the Memory Card. 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
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: Delete All Image Pages
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. 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 may cause irreversible damage to the Memory Card, resulting in reduced image...
Page 54: Dpof Setting
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 and 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 Double-click on “System”, verify [Panasonic Digital Palmcorder] is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager]. Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.” Double-click on “System”, verify [USB Video Camera for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder] is displayed in [Imaging Device] of [Device Manager].
Page 58 [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] Uninstalling Application Software [ 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.” Double-click on “System”, verify...
Page 59: Photovu/Mpeg4 Movie Messenger™ System
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Connection (for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System) Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. For Windows XP users Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. •...
Page 60: For Windows 2000 Users
[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 61 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied) or DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied). (pp. 59, 60, 73) Click on “Start,” “(All) Programs,” “Panasonic,” “MPEG4 MovieMessenger System 1.00,” then “MovieMessenger.” “PHOTOVU/MPEG4 MovieMessenger System 1.00” is opened.
Page 62: To Capture Still Images
PC, and you can playback the saved images on the View Manager. (p. 63) 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) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
Page 63 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Playing back the saved Motion and Still images You can play back the saved Motion images and Still images (p. 62) for confirmation. View Manager Picture All: Still image, Motion image and Sound data are displayed. Picture: Still image data (*.BMP, *.JPG) is displayed.
Page 64 You can preview the compressed motion image. Slider Drag the pointer of the playback end position. 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.
Page 65 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Using the VideoGift Screen View Manager Picture Movie Still Mode Movie Mode Open Movie Add Image Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. •...
Page 66 Outlook98, Outlook2000 • Outlook Express 4x • Other MAPI applications [Netscape(R) Messenger 4.5x, and so on] For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
Page 67 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mail You can easily transfer and compress your Motion images as attachments to your e-mail. Note • Refer to Help for information about application operations and Error messages. •...
Page 68 Slide-Show Edit A collection of still images can be edited as slides. Slide Edit For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
Page 69 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Setting the Size and Quality of Motion and Still Image E-Mail Preview Save Uploader Size of Compressed File Image Image Size Quality 352 x 288 pixels 176 x 144 pixels High 3000 KB/min 3000 KB/min Normal 2000 KB/min 2000 KB/min 1000 KB/min...
Page 70 View Manager Movie Still Mode Preview For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
Page 71 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Uploading the image to PictureStage Home Page* You can upload edited moving images and still images to the PictureStage Home Page. * PictureStage Home Page PictureStage is a service whereby, through the uploading of images captured on this unit to the Internet, data can be stored, albums can be created, images can be voluntarily and freely shared and exchanged with a third party, etc.
Page 72 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Click [Upload To Photo Album] to upload the Still Image or [Upload To Video Album] to upload the Motion Image. • The “PictureStage Image (Video) Uploader”...
Page 73: Transferring Your Images (I.link) (Windows)
Transferring Your Images (i.LINK) (Windows) PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies.
Page 74: Photovu/Mpeg4 Movie Messenger™ System (I.link)
Remove the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder. Set Palmcorder POWER to OFF. 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) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
Page 75 PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK) Normal STOP 5, 7, To capture Still images [When selecting Detail] Click on [Detail]. Click on [Still Capture] at the point you wish to capture images. • The screen to select frames is displayed. Select the frame for the segment to be captured select frames, and click [Select].
Page 76: Palmcorder Usb Device Driver/Sd Drive
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen. • 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. However, testing by the manufacturer...
Page 77 Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive For Windows 2000 users Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed. •...
Page 78: For Windows Xp Users
Memory Card or USB Cable, or turn off the power as data may be damaged. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver. (p. 56) •...
Page 79: Palmcorder File Converter
The size of images captured with the Palmcorder can be increased or decreased to make them suitable for Internet and e-mail use. • To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder: Images can be converted to JPEG format and to file names that can be played back on the Palmcorder.
Page 80 Palmcorder File Converter For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved. • The Conversion results screen is displayed. Use “Help” for detailed instructions. When selecting “To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder”...
Page 81: Web Camera (For Windows Xp Users/For Windows 98Se, Me, 2000 Users)
Before Using Web Camera* Features Web Camera* MSN Messenger and NetMeeting are software that can be linked and used together. Using the Palmcorder and the Internet, you can communicate with others by having picture and sound similar in fashion to a videophone. Please read this first •...
Page 82 • When connecting for the first time using Windows XP, the OS installation CD may be required. Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen. Go to step 5 on page 83. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com (White) Audio...
Page 83 For Windows 2000 users Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “Found New Hardware” is displayed. • “CONNECT WITH PC” and “WEB CAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor. A gray box is also displayed. The image within the box can be used with communication.
Page 84 • This feature can be used only if both parties have Windows XP. For Windows Messenger, 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. Click on “Start,” “All programs,” “Windows Messenger.”...
Page 85 Web Camera (For Windows XP users) The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also. Type in your e-mail address and password. • You’ll need to get a hotmail address. If you do not have one, click on [Get a .NET Passport].
Page 86 Web Camera (For Windows XP users) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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”...
Page 87 Web Camera (For Windows 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 following settings become necessary. For more details, please read the corresponding Help file.
Page 88 Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 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 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. Note •...
Page 89 Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) 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.
Page 90: Warning Indications
Warning Indications Windows 2000 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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.
Page 91: Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your Macintosh. System Requirements (for Built-in SD Drive/ArcSoft Software) • Mac OS 9.0~9.1 • Mac OS 8.6~9.1 (for ArcSoft Software) • iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh ™ USB port or Power Mac •...
Page 92: Using Built-In Sd Drive
: 1-510-440-1270 Web Site : http://www.arcsoft.com E-mail : support@arcsoft.com 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) Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
Page 93: Palmcorder Accessory System
Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure PV-DAC11A CGR-D08A/1B CGR-D16A/1B CGP-D28A/1B CGR-D53A/1K PV-DDC9 PV-DRC9 PV-H150 RP-SD064BPPA RP-SD032BPPA RP-SD016BPPA BN-SDCAPE/1B BN-SDABPE/1B Description AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable 800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack 1 600mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack 2 800mAH/ 5 h, Battery Pack 5 300mAH / 9 h, Battery Pack DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
Page 94: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
[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 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Price Each Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping &...
Page 95: 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 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 KELVIN COLOR ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE 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) 0.5 footcandles 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)
AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for ” will flash and “CANNOT REC” will appear for ”...
Page 101 On-Screen Displays (OSD) Indications Condition If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear. When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT”...
Page 102: Request For Service Notice
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Please write the displayed Self Diagnostic number here. (p. 98) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com In the unlikely event this product needs service.
Page 103: 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 104: Customer Services Directory
Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 9 am-7 pm, EST.
Page 105: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. Palmcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Mini Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
Page 106 Presione la marca PUSH CLOSE (EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) para cerrar la tapa del compartimiento del cassette. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Antes de comenzar • Cargue la battería. (Página 14.) Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic.
Page 107 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Grabación con la cámara Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abjerto, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente. Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación (POWER) a la posición CAMERA. Presione el botón de grabación/ pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la grabación.
Page 108 • Deslizando el seguro M-CARD a la posicion LOCK, evitara que POWER gire por error a la posicion M-CARD al cambiar POWER a CAMERA. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 8 MB 8 MB, 16 MB (Página 93.)
Page 109: Menu Osd
Camera Mode Menu Screen D.FUNCTION (pp. 41, 43) To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. D.ZOOM (p. 40) To select D.ZOOM1 (from 10X to 25X) or D.ZOOM2 (from 10X to 700X). Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom.
Page 110 MENU OSD For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com 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:...
Page 111 VCR Mode Menu Screen D.FUNCTION (p. 43) To select one of the 6 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. D.EFFECT (p. 43) To select one of the 2 digital picture effects for playback. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital effect.
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 DISPLAY (p. 114) To select the desired type of display and counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
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-DVM60EA) (AY-DVM30EA) 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 ON 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. 23) This display appears when BACK LIGHT is pressed. PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 24) Manual Focus Indication (p. 29) White Balance Indication (p.
Page 116: Photo Mode
640 x 480 pixels “FINE” mode 1280 x 960 pixels “SUPER FINE” mode 1600 x 1200 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 PICTURE. Directory/Image Number DCF NO.
Page 117: Index Of Controls
Front View Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System MAGICVU/0LUX p. 25. Lens Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Light pp. 9, 95. Side View JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. M-CARD EJECT p. 13. POWER (VCR•OFF• CAMERA•M-CARD) pp. 11, 12, 13. M-CARD Lock p.
Page 118: Top View
Vision Adjustment Control pp. 12, 18. POWER Lamp p. 18. REC/PAUSE pp. 12, 18. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com PHOTOSHOT pp. 20, 48, 49. POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 40. VOLUME p. 33. M.FOCUS RING p.
Page 119: Ac Adaptor
AC Adaptor POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. Remote Control DATE/TIME pp. 9, 113. DISPLAY ON TV pp. 9, 39. COUNTER/TC pp. 9, 114. VIDEO REC pp. 9, 47. PLAY pp. 9, 32, 47. 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 ...

This manual is also suitable for:

Pvdv702d - digital video camcor

Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV702 Operating Instructions Manual

Quick Links

Operating Instructions

Related Manuals for Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV702

Summary of Contents for Panasonic Palmcorder MultiCam PV-DV702

This manual is also suitable for:

Table of Contents