Using The Movie Camera With A Computer; Cautions For Use - Panasonic NV-MX1B Operating Instructions Manual

Using the Movie Camera with a Computer

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The Personal Computer Connection Kit
VW-DTA9E (optional), or VW-DTA10B (optional)
makes it possible to connect the Movie Camera to
a computer and transmit still video images to it.
The above illustration shows the connections
in case of using the VW-DTA10B. For the
VW-DTA9E, refer to its operating instructions.
Computer System Requirements
(VW-DTA10B)
DV STUDIO2 can be installed in a PC/AT
compatible personal computer which can run
® ®
Microsoft Windows 95/98.
Compatible machines:
Personal computer with 80486DX4 or higher CPU
(Pentium TM or higher recommended)
Graphic card:
True Colour (approx. 16.7 million colours)
recommended (operation also possible even with
256 colours)
Installed memory:
16 MB or more (32 MB or more recommended)
Free hard disk space: At least 16 MB
Disk drive: CD-ROM drive
Ports: RS-232C (D-sub 9 pin) or USB
Other requirements: Mouse
To connect the Movie Camera to the computer,
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use the special Interface Box contained in the
Personal Computer Connection Kit.
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21-pin Adaptor
[S-VIDEO IN/OUT]
S-VIDEO
IN/OUT AV IN/OUT
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MIC
[AV IN/OUT]
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Interface Box
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AC Adaptor
≥If your VCR is not equipped with AV Input
Sockets, the 21-pin Adaptor (purchase
separately) is necessary. Consult your dealer.
≥To use the DV STUDIO2 software via USB, a
computer with Windows ® 98 preinstalled is
necessary.
≥Mega-Pixel Pictures cannot be captured. The
picture size is fixed at [640k480]. (NV-MX5,
NV-MX7 only)
≥Pictures that you intend to import from cassette
into computer applications should be recorded in
the SP Mode.
≥When recording, take care that the Time Code is
uninterrupted from the beginning of the tape.
≥For detailed explanations on the operating
environment, connections and operations, refer
to the Personal Computer Connection Kit's
operating instructions.
® is a trademark of Microsoft
≥Windows
Corporation U.S.A.

Cautions for Use

Take care that no water enters the Movie
Camera when using it in the rain and snow or
on the beach.
≥The Movie Camera and the cassette could
become damaged. (It might not be repairable.)
≥If seawater has accidentally splashed on the
Movie Camera, moisten a soft cloth with tap
water, wring it well and wipe the camera body
carefully with it. Then thoroughly wipe it with a
soft, dry cloth.
Keep the Movie Camera away from magnetized
equipment (TVs, video games, etc.).
≥If you use the Movie Camera on or near a TV,
the electromagnetic radiation may cause picture
and sound distortion.
≥Strong magnetic fields generated by speakers
and large motors may damage the recordings on
the tape and distort the picture.
≥The electromagnetic radiation from micro-
processors can adversely influence the Movie
Camera and cause picture and sound distortion.
≥If the Movie Camera is adversely influenced by
magnetized equipment and does not work
correctly, turn the Movie Camera off, remove the
Battery or disconnect the AC Adaptor and attach
the Battery or connect the AC Adaptor again.
Then turn the Movie Camera on.
Do not use the Movie Camera near a radio
transmitter or high-voltage power line.
≥If you record near a radio transmitter or high-
voltage power line, the recorded picture and
sound may be adversely influenced.
Do not use the Movie Camera for surveillance
and other industrial applications.
≥If the Movie Camera is being used for a long
time, the inside temperature could rise
excessively and this may cause malfunction.
≥This Movie Camera is not designed for industrial
use.
Take care that no sand and fine dust enters the
Movie Camera when using it on a beach or
similar places.
≥Sand and dust could damage the Movie Camera
and cassette. (Be careful when inserting and
removing the cassette.)
Do not spray insecticide or volatile agents on
the Movie Camera.
≥Such agents could deform the body and cause
the surface coating to peel off.
≥Do not leave the Movie Camera in direct contact
with rubber or plastic products for a long time.
Do not use benzine or thinner for cleaning.
≥They could deform the body and cause the
surface coating to peel off.
≥Before cleaning, remove the Battery or unplug
the AC Mains Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥Wipe the Movie Camera with a soft, clean cloth.
To remove persistent stains, wipe with a cloth
moistened with mild detergent diluted with water,
and then finish with a dry cloth.
≥When storing or transporting the Movie Camera,
place it in a softly padded bag or case to prevent
the coating of the camera body from wearing off.
After use, always take out the cassette and
remove the Battery or unplug the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket.
≥If you leave the cassette in the Movie Camera,
the tape can become loosened and damaged.
≥If you leave the Battery attached to the Movie
Camera for a long time, the voltage level may
drop very low so that the Battery cannot be used
any more even after charging.
Notes about the AC Adaptor
≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely
high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may
keep on flashing and charging is not possible.
After the Battery has cooled down or warmed up
sufficiently, charging starts automatically.
However, if the [CHARGE] Lamp continues to
flash after the Battery has cooled down or
warmed up sufficiently, some malfunction may
have occurred in the Battery or in the AC
Adaptor. In this case, consult with your dealer.
≥When the Battery is warm, charging takes longer
than usual.
≥When you use the AC Adaptor near a radio, the
radio reception may be distorted. Keep the AC
Adaptor more than 1 metre away from the radio.
≥When the AC Adaptor is in use, it may emit a
whirring sound. However, this is normal.
≥After use, be sure to disconnect the AC Mains
Lead from the AC mains socket. (If you leave it
connected, a small amount of electricity is
consumed.)
≥Always keep the terminals of the AC Adaptor and
the Battery clean.
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