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Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-DV73 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Palmcorder Multicam PV-DV73 Operating Instructions Manual

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PV-DV73
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
LSQT0654A

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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 LSQT0654A...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 ... 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/Insertion

    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-DVM30EJ 30 minutes AY-DVM60EJ 60 minutes AY-DVM80EJ 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: Insert The Battery Pack

    Insert the Battery Pack 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. 93) • 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. 98) 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. 106~110) • 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 Still Pictures

    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: Cinema Mode

    CINEMA Mode You can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S-Video picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features. 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: Photo Title

    JOG KEY POWER MENU REC/ PAUSE 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) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card.

  • Page 27: White Balance

    White Balance Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 3, 4, A, B JOG KEY POWER AUTO/MANUAL Mode Description Automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting...

  • Page 28: Manual Focus

    Press the “W” side of POWER ZOOM to the maximum wide angle position. Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 25 mm (1 inch) in front of the lens. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA.

  • Page 29: High Speed Shutter

    High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY POWER AUTO/MANUAL Note • For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that you use this feature outdoors.

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Iris Manually

    JOG KEY POWER MENU REC/PAUSE 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” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Playback Using The Lcd Monitor

    Playback using the LCD Monitor You can also use the LCD monitor to play back your recording. POWER 180° 90° 90° LCD-OPEN PLAY REWIND SEARCH Connecting Earphone (not supplied) PHONE Jack Playback Your Recordings Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Volume

    3, 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER EVF/LCD For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape PLAY reaches its end.

  • Page 33: Fast Forward/Rewind Check

    Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Rapid Visual Search PLAY A, B A, B REWIND/ SEARCH SEARCH EVF/LCD STILL Picture 1, 2 PAUSE Fast Forward/Rewind Check Monitor normal picture playback during fast forward or rewind. REWIND/ FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH SEARCH Special Effect Features...

  • Page 34: Variable Speed Search

    F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV Variable Speed Search 2, 3 JOG KEY PLAY For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Press PLAY to release. (During...

  • Page 35: Frame By Frame Advance

    Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Frame by Frame Advance When using Remote Control PLAY PAUSE SLOW/ F.ADV SLOW/ F.ADV When using Palmcorder JOG KEY Special Effect Features Press PAUSE during playback. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance.
  • Page 36 STOP. Note • Search will not work if there is a succession of PhotoShots. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select...

  • Page 37: Strobe Multi Mode

    Strobe Multi Mode In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the rate at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY POWER MENU MULTI PLAY Note • A Multi Image Playback screen cannot be output from the DV terminal or USB terminal.
  • Page 38 AV Cable (Supplied) To Audio In S-Video Cable (Not supplied) For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • When using S-VIDEO Connector, insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. (p. 15) Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

  • Page 39: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom This feature is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 10X magnification. With the digital zooming feature, you can select a magnification of 25X, or even up to 700X. Note •...

  • Page 40: Magicpix™ Images

    3, 4, 5 JOG KEY MENU POWER EVF/LCD For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com VCR mode Set POWER to VCR. Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select...

  • Page 41: Vcr Mode

    Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) This feature helps compensate for any unintentional hand or body movement. It can be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes. Note • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected.

  • Page 42: Other Digital Functions

    B/W (Black-and-white) (Only available during playback) The picture is played back in black-and- white. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. Press MENU to display the menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select...

  • Page 43: Picture In Picture (Pinp)

    Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. Note • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. Main Picture Picture in Picture (PinP still image) PHOTOSHOT 3, 4 POWER MENU REC/...

  • 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: Memory-Stop Editing

    4, 5 PAUSE To listen to the desired audio sound, set the 12bit AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (Menu OSD: p. 108) as follows: 12bit 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, 5 3, 4 PAUSE...

  • Page 48: Card Photoshot

    • 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

    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] of [Hardware]. Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.” Double-click on “System”, verify [Panasonic USB Video Camera] is displayed in [Imaging Devices] of [Device Manager] of [Hardware].

  • Page 58: Uninstalling Application Software

    [ 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, 71) Click on “Start,” “(All) Programs,” “Panasonic,” “MPEG4 MovieMessenger System 1.01,” then “MovieMessenger.” “PHOTOVU/MPEG4 MovieMessenger System 1.01” 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 Size of Compressed File Image Image Size Quality 352 x 288 pixels 176 x 144 pixels High 3000 KB/min 3000 KB/min 1000 KB/min Normal 2000 KB/min 2000 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: 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 72: Using Tape Image Data

    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 73 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 74: 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 USB Terminal...

  • Page 75: For Windows 2000 Users

    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” and “STORAGE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed. •...
  • Page 76 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 77: 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 78 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 79: 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 80 • 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 81. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To MIC Terminal (White)
  • Page 81 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 “WEBCAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor. • Position the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture. •...
  • Page 82 • 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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. • Select [Panasonic USB Microphone]* in the [Recording] menu.
  • Page 87 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 88: 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 89: Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)

    Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder Memory Card 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 ™...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: About The Memory Card

    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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98: On-Screen Displays (Osd)

    If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear. Card is not inserted. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com ” will flash and ” will flash and “CANNOT REC” will appear for...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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 102: 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 103 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.) Presione LCD-OPEN y abra completamente el monitor LCD.

  • Page 104: Grabación Con La Cámara

    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 105 Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* *Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Memoria SD (Pàgina 93.) • 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 106: 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. 39) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X).
  • Page 107 DATE/TIME (p. 111) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p. 112) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero.
  • Page 108 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. 32) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. SEARCH (p. 36) To select the desired Index Search function.
  • Page 109 MENU OSD DATE/TIME (p. 111) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. C. DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. C. RESET (p. 112) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero.
  • Page 110 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. 48) To select Photo Rec Mode. DISPLAY (p. 114) Select to OFF to cancel all Displays on the screen.

  • Page 111: 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-DVM30EJ) (AY-DVM60EJ) R0:30...

  • Page 112: Warning Indication

    (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 113: Light Indication

    Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode Zoom Magnification Level (p. 39) Digital EIS Indications (p. 41) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Backlight Indication (p. 23) This display appears when BACK LIGHT is pressed. PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 24) Manual Focus Indication (p. 28) White Balance Indication (p.

  • Page 114: 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 M-CARD. Directory/Image Number DCF NO.

  • Page 115: Front View

    Front View Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System MAGICVU/0LUX p. 25. Lens Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Light pp. 9, 93. 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 116: Rear View

    MENU pp. 16, 17. A/V Output Connector p. 38. PHONE p. 31. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com TAPE EJECT pp. 7, 11. DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector pp. 47, 71. DC IN Terminal p. 15.

  • Page 117: Underside View

    Top View FOCUS p. 28. AUTO/MANUAL pp. 27~30. FADE p. 25. p. 47. LIGHT p. 9. p. 41. pp. 12, 31. RECORDING CHECK p. 22. Back View Vision Adjustment Control pp. 12, 18. POWER Lamp p. 18. REC/PAUSE pp. 12, 18. Index of Controls PAUSE pp.

  • Page 118: Ac Adaptor

    STOP pp. 9, 31, 47. pp. 9, 16, 17. MENU pp. 9, 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. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC.

  • Page 119: Index

    About the Memory Card .. 93 AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 91 Accessories (Optional) . 91 Accessories (Supplied) ... 6 A/V Cable ... 6, 38 Approximate Brightness Values ... 94 Audio Adaptor ... 6, 80 Audio Dubbing ... 44, 45 Audio/Video Fade In/Out ..
  • 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. LSQT0654A Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,...

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