Panasonic PV-DV102 Camcorder Owner's Manual

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Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. Used properly, we're sure it
will bring you and your family years o!
enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the
information below. The serial number is on
the tag located on lhe underside of your
Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual
as your convenient Palmcorder information
source.
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Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Your u'_'l)i" Palmoerder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode
and Long (LP) mode.
It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
VCR machines with the "I}I" mark be used.
voJtage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock.
Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
of contact with any inside part of this unit.
DO NOTOPEN
:E THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
DO NOT REMOVE
COVER
NO USER-SERVlCEABLE
SHOCK
(OR BACK)
PART_3 INSIDE
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This symbol aleds the user that important
literature concerning the operation and
maintenance of this unit has been included.
Therefore, it should be read carefully in order
to avoid any problems.
The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number :
PVoDV102
Trade Name :
Panasonic
Responsibility Party : Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
Address :
One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094
Telephone Number : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful intederence, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undes red operat on.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when operated in a residential environment.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, use the equipment in another location
and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the receiver.
If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio['l'V technician for help. You may
find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC local regional offices
helpful.
FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded
interface cable when connecting digital video camcorder to computer in
accordance with instruction herein. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment would void the user's authority to operate.
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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.
4.
Follow Instructions -- All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning -- Unplug this video ung from the wall otalet
before cleaning. Do net use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments -- Do no1use a_lachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous.
7. Water and Moistare -- DO not use this video unit near
water -- for example near a bath tub. wash bowl.
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like,
8. Accessodes -- Oo not place this video unit on an
unstable cart. stand, tdpod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall. causing serious injury to a chitd or
adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a
recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with
care. accessory
Quick stops excessive __
mounting
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator
or heat register. This video unit should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources -- This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company. For video units intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization -- This video unit may be
equipped with either a polarfzed 2-wire AC
(Alternating Current) line plug la plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
The 2-wire poladzod plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electdcian to replace your obsolete outlet. DO
not defeat the safety purpose of the poladzed plug.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insed the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
13. Outdoor Antenna G rounding -- If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
vogage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of
the Canadian Electdeal Code, in USA Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size el grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode.
14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long pedods of time.
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and powerdine
surges,
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15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circugs, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electdc shock,
17. Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or shod out
pads that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
18. Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video unit
yourselt as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards, Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service -- Unplug this video unit
from the wall outlet and refer sen/icing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged,
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have
fallen onto, the video unit.
c, If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not cperate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged,
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance -- this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the odginal pad,
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire. electdc
shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check-- Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
unit is in safe operating order.
USE & LOCATION
• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture, Do
not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, however itis not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or direct
splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder, Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.
• DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
• DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE .. Such as, direct sunlight.
inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc,.. This action could permanengy damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder.
• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.
• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER
OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.
• STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
• TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER
body.
... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder
• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palrncorder
fens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands
and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the linish.
ThingsYou Should Know ................................................................................................
Important Safeguards .....................................................................................................
Precautions .....................................................................................................................
Before Using ....................................................................................................................
• Easy Cassette Eject .....................................................................................................
QuickGuide ...................................................................................................................
Supplying Power ...........................................................................................................
Setting the Clock ...........................................................................................................
Using the Palmcorder Menu .........................................................................................
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Camera Recording ........................................................................................................
• Simple Recording ..................................................................................................
• DzgztalPhotoShotT
• .
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• Zoom .....................................................................................................................
Special Effect Features .................................................................................................
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................
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Playback Your Recordings ...........................................................................................
Special Effect Features .................................................................................................
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Digital Features .................................................................................................................
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Eodin_Features
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43
Card (_ptional) Features ..................................................................................................
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_w_PC Connection
• TransferringYourImages (Windows) .........................................................................
54
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messeng_erTM System ...................................................... 57
• TransferringYourImages (i.LINK) (Windows) ............................................................ 69
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messeng_erTM System (i.LINK) ......................................... 70
• Palmcorder USB Device Dnver/SDDove ................................................................... 72
• Palmcorder File Converter .........................................................................................
75
• Web Camera ForWindows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users) ............. 77
Warning Indications...................................................................................................
86
IMIPC Connection
• TransferringYourImages (Macintosh) .................. ._;; ................ ;;.............................. 87
Palmcorder Accessory System ...................................................................................
89
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ............................................................................
90
Notes On Operations ....................................................................................................
91
Specifications ................................................................................................................
93
Before Requesting Service ..........................................................................................
94
On;Screen Display IOSD} .............................................................................................
96
Request for Service Notice ..........................................................................................
97
Limited Warranty ...........................................................................................................
98
Serviceoter List .............................................................................................................
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gu_a Para Uso Rapido ....................................................
100
MENU OSD ...................................................................................................................
104
Electronic ViewfinderlLCO Monitor Indications ........................................................
108
Index of Controls .........................................................................................................
112
Index .............................................................................................................................
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1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC
Cable and DC Cable
1 pc. Battery Pack
(CGR-D08/
CGR-D08R)
1 pc. A/V Cable
(LSJA0280)
1 pc. USB Cable
(K1HA05C[:)0001)
1 pc. Shoulder
Strap (LSFC00t 6)
1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0518)
with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066)
1 pC. Audio Adaptor
(LSJP0829)
1 pc. CD-ROM o| Driver Software for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
and Macintosh; USB Device Driver for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/
XP; PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System for Windows
98SE/Me/2000/XP; Built-in SD Drive for Macintosh (LSFT0491)
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MIcrosofP, Windows ®and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States
and other countries.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Macintosh, Power Mac, and Mac are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Intel ®Pentium ®is a registered trademark.
i.LINK is a trademark.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System is a registered trademark.
IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.
MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark,
SD is a trademark.
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at left.
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Then, replace the Hand Strap.
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Cassettes have a sliding record tab to
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erased.
Use only those tapes having the '_="1]_"
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erasure:
standard.
Slide the tab to the left (open).
record tab
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90 minutes
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source, the cassette can be inserted and
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on.
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CLOSE
Connect the Palmcerder to a power
Before
you begin
source. (pp. 13, 14)
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Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
Slide TAPE EJECT to open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
Insert a cassette record tab up,
window
side facing
out. to close the
Press PUSH
TO CLOSE
Cassette Compartment Cover.
1LCE)-OPEN
Cassette
Compartment
Cover
• To remove the cassette.,,
Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.
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• When inserting the cassette, make sure it is facing the right direction and then push it
in completely.
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Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the
size of your hand as illustrated.
Undo the two strap ends _..,_
from their buckles.
Thread the
through
thestrap
Strapends_
Hand Strap
Attachment Rings.
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Reinsert the strap ends through their
buckles.
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are not twisted.
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Loosen the strap from the Suckle and
create a loop.
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:
Thread the Lens Cap Strap through the
Strap Attachment Ring as shown,
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand
Strap:
Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
in the Lens Cap Cord.
Reattach the Hand Strap.
Pull the strap firmly through the
Buckle to shorten or lengthen the
strap,
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To brighten the natural colors in a scene.
Before
begin
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(pp. 13,
14)
Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD.
Hold down LIGHT for more than 0.7
seconds to turn ON or OFF,
• "_[E)" will appear on the screen.
Light
• 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.
• When replacing the bulb, see page 91.
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Caution
This light becomes hot during operation.
Make sure nothing covers the light during
operation.
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You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m
(16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder
and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens).
To operate Camera functions:
Set POWER to CAMERA.
To operate VCR functions:
Set POWER to VCR.
Remote Sensor
Controlled Functions
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Rec/Pause (p. 17)
Tele (Zoom) (p. 20)
Wide (Zoom) (p. 20)
Date/Time (p. 108)
Reset (p. 44)
PhotoShot (p. 19)
Display On TV (p. 38)
Counter/Time Code (p. 109)
Audio Dubbing (p. 43)
Record (p. 46)
Menu (p. 16)
Play (p. 31)
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FF/Search (p. 33)
REW/Search (p. 33)
Pause/Select (pp. 15, 16, 35)
Stop/Set (pp. 15, 16, 31, 46)
Slow/Frame Advance (Forward)
(pp. 34, 35)
• Slow/Frame Advance (Backward)
(pp. 34, 35)
• Index Search (Forward) (pp. 35, 36)
• Index Search (Backward) (pp. 35, 36)
• Speaker Volume (p. 32)
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Insert a slender pointed object, such as the tip of a ballpoint pen into the slot so that it fits into the hole (as shown
A). Then, while sliding to the right, pull the Battery Tray out
with your fingernail.
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Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the G
mark
facing down.
Do not reverse the polarity.
Insert the Battery Tray,
Replace battery with Panasonie PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
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children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.
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Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA.
You can control any two Panasonic
Palmcorders with one Remote control
(Optional). In order for the remote to
distinguish between the two units, it is
necessary to set one of the Palmcorders to
VCR 2. On the remote, press VCR 1 or
VCR 2 to control the desired Palmcorder.
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Press these
buttons at the
same time.
For VCR 1:
_Press these
buttons at the
same time.
• When the Palmcorder and remote are
not set to the same mode (VCR1 or
VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE
(REMOTE)" will appear" I
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• The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR or CAMERA position.
Press MENU to display the VCR or
CAMERA mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select[L"Jr_"_nl_lin
the CAMERA mode menu screen or
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the VCR mode menu
screen, then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA SET-UP or VCR
PLAY MODE menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select I'_l'---I_r_"_J,
and then press JOG KEY to select
VCR 2. (Menu OSD: pp. 105, 106).
Leave the other Palmcorder set to
VCRI.
Set the Remote Control (Optional) to
VCR 1 or VCR 2 to correspond with
the Palmcorder you wish to control.
(See above left.)
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• After replacing the Remote Control
Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1.
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you begin
Charge the Battery. (p. 13)
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Protecti¢
• Remove the
Protection Film before use.
Insert the Battery Pack and slide
it up until it locks with a click.
These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so
it is easy to insert or remove tapes, even when on a tripod. (p. 7)
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
Set POWER to VCR or
CAMERA.
monitor, and swing it fully open.
Slide TAPE EJECT to open
the Cassette Compartment
Cover.
AB
-Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark
to close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
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Insert a cassette record tab
up, window side facing out.
• Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 6)
When the LCD moniter is f_l_yopen, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFE
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Set POWER to
CAMERA.
Adjust the Vision Adjustment
Control to
Viewfinder
180°
LCD Monitor
REC/PAUSE to start recording.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording,
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Press LCD-OPEN to unlock
the LCD monitor. Swing it fully
open and adjust the angte.
_Before
you begin
Cha_ge the Battery. (p. 13)
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewlinder automatically turns OFE
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Set POWER to VCR.
180"
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor. Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.
Press _
(REW)_
to rewind the tape.
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playback,
SPrees
• (STOP) to stop
playback.
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L • Charge the Battery. (p. 13)
"Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card p. 91)
• Be sure to nsert the Memory Card before us ng the Card PhotoShot. (p. 47)
Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder.
SD Memory Card write protection switch
A
write toprotection
switch
is located
on the
SD on
Memory
Card. Sliding
the
switch
the "LOCK"
position
prevents
writing
or formatting
the card.
_E'-write protection Switch
Set POWER to
Slide DOOR OPEN to open
M-CARD door.
Insert the Memory Card and hold
To remove the Memory Card...
in place until you hear a click.
Close the M-CARD Door.
Press here to eject the card. '-Ibl
POWER
cropped corner
• By sliding M-CARD Lock to LOCK, you
can prevent POWER from accidentally
entering the M-CARD position when
changing POWER to CAMERA.
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• When inserting the Memory Card, insert
with the cropped corner down as shown in
the illustration above.
Connect and plug in the Power Cord
as shown.
• POWER Lamp wiJl lighl.
• Remove the DC Cable, if attached,
from the adaptor.
Attach the Battery as shown to
charge.
• CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out
when charging is complete (approx,
1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour
30 minutes of operation (EVF usage)
POWER
when fully charged.
Remove the Battery.
Slide the Battery out and then lift up.
CHARGE
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...
• The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal.
• Charging is not possible. Remove the Battery once, wait a short time, then re-attach it
for charging.
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Inserl the Battery Pack and slide it up
until it locks with a click.
Tilt Viewfinder upward.
Remove the Battery Pack and slide
the Battery downward while sliding the
BATT RELEASE,
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Caution:
To avoid
• Charge only with specified charger.
• Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range ef 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
• The Battery may be warm after charging or just
after use. This is normal.
• Do not use an insufficientlycharged or worn out
Battery.
• If charging is done in extreme low or high
temperatures, Battery charge time increases.
: 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.
U.S.A.
CONSUMERS:
to the Battery:
To insure longer battery life:
• While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place, tt you leave the Battery in
the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery
will no longer be rechargeable.
• Keep the Battery terminals clean.
Safety precautions:
• Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.
• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive
(+) and negative (-) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the
Battery.
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on how to recycle
this battery.
Slide the Battery downward while
sliding BATT RELEASE to remove the
Battery Pack. (p. 13)
Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal.
Connect the other end of the DC
_]_
RELEASE
Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
DC IN Terminal
Plug in the AC Adaptor.
• The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.
e
DC Cable
(Supplied)
14
DC Output
}
• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes
1 W of electric power when plugged into
an AC outlet even when not in use.)
Connector
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The date and time is calculated, including
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089•
-Before
you begin
• Connectthe Palmcorderto a power
source.(pp. 13,14)
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR•
Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 16)
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JOG KEY
[CAMERAMENU]
[VCRMENU]
Rotate JOG KEY to select I'_I_FJ]_I
I[L"_r'--E'I_I, and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu screen.
--EXAMPLE:
:2002
Rotate JOG KEY to select r_jlr_'_J_l
"1,
I_l[e]lil=l
"!'
lvl[llli ill
*a_Push
mlr_]rr_ml
IL'_J--.bl,
and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107.)
• The DATE/TIME SETTING menu
is displayed.
:JAN
"(]_)°
Rotate
mr_Tm_
:FEB
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then
press JOG KEY to fix and move to the
next item. Likewise, sat the month,
day, hour, and minutes.
Illill_
• To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct•
• A built-in Battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and "CLOCK BATTERY" indication
appears• (p. 96)
When DATE/TIME setting is
completed, press MENU three times to
start the clock end exit.
15
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. 104~ 107)
Ii] [+-_
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I :IP.lIi
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
or VCR menu (according to the
• While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.
• While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.
• During playback, the Menu screen can be
displayed.
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
-Before
begin
• source. you
(pp. 13,
14} --
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
POWER setting).
Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.
Setting the MENU Items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)
A
Press JOG KEY to set your selection.
a
Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.
1
2, A, B, C
JOG KEY
urv,c,
1,D
MENU
C
Press JOG KEY to set your selection.
D,
The "0" mark indicates selection.
Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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1 : D. FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D.FUNCTION,
D.ZOOM, or PROGRESSIVE.
2 : ADJUST
CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed.
To select PROG. AE or CINEMA,
3 : REC MODE
CAMERA REC-MODE menu is
displayed. To select REC-SPEED,
AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTI-ER,
SELF-REC, WIND-CUT, or ZOOM-MIC.
4 : SET-UP
CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed.
To select REMOTE or BEEP.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE]
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
7 : PHOTO TITLE
PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To
select TITLE or MODE.
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1 : PLAY FUNCTION
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D. FUNCTION,
D.EFFECT, or D.ZOOM.
2 : REC MODE
VCR REC MODE menu is displayed.
To select REC-SPEED or AUDIO-DUB.
3 : PLAY MODE
VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed.
To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or
B.SEARCH.
4 : MULTI SE'R'ING
MULTI SE'Iq-ING menu is displayed.
To select SPEED.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE]
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
•Before you begin
Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand
strap.
J
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 13, 14)
• Insert a cassette with the record tab
closed. (p. 6)
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
• The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
CAMERA position.
With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up m
against your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
• Adjust the EVE Brightness of the
Viewfinder if necessary.
Please refer to "To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR" on
page 18.
Clip here
REC/PAUSE mode
3
4
POWER Lamp
1,5
POWER
2Vision
Adjustment
Control
3MENU
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.
• Do not lift, or carry, the Palmcorder
by the EVF or the LCD Monitor.
5
Set to REC-SPEED "SP" or "LP" in
the CAMERA Mode Menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
• "REC" is displayed on the screen.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.
Set POWER to OFF when finished.
• To remove the cassette, slide TAPE
EJECT.
• When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture.
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.
To conserve power
fter 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
ill automatically change to Standby
ode.
o resume recording, set POWER to
FF and then ON again.
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IIF-.-_is[, lq, _:.i K*I il tvl_'_I_ (,] _IIThe LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor.
Swing the LCD monitor fully open
and adjust the viewing angle.
• The LCD monitor will automatically
turn on.
• When the LCD monitor is completely
closed, it will shut off automatically to
save power.
• Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or
color of the LCD monitor if necessary.
Please refer to "To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR"
below.
1 LCD OPEN
180°
Start recording.
_I';IPJ
• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.
• Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.
9O
Press MENU to display the main menu
screen.
2
1,5
MENU
2, 3,
3
JOG KEY
EVF/LCD
4
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5
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Rotate JOG KEY to select rlr_J"_'-J_J_l
IL"4J_l"J_r_fromthe main menu screen.
(Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107)
Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/
EVF SETTING screen.
Press JOG KEY to setect LCD
BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or
EVF BRIGHTNESS, then rotate JOG
KEY to adjust.
Press MENU twice to exit this mode.
Ll_[wJll
Use this feature to record a seven second
(approx.) still image from the current camera
picture. Audio is also recorded for on-thespot narration. Or, you can add narration
later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make
an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 43)
2PHOTOSHOT
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Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press PROTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode. "PHOTO" will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
• If SHUTrER on the menu screen is set to
ON, a sound effect similar to the shutter
of a film camera will be heard when
PHOTOSHOT is pressed.
• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx. 7 seconds
to process. After that, the Camera mode
screen will be displayed.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
With the progressive PhotoShot Function,
you can record still pictures with higher
resolution than with the normal PhotoShot
Function.
5
PHOTOSHOT
JOG KEY
'_
el.
J
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
_,
and press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
_,
and press JOG
KEY to select ON or OFF.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• "P" will appear in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode.
C EVF/LCD
2MENU
• This Function may not work with some
function settings.
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You can gradually zoom in tor close ups or
zoom out for wide angle shots.
4
|
2
ZOOM
1
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Zoom slowly:
by lightly pressing the "T" (Telephoto)
or the "W" (Wide Angle) side of the
POWER ZOOM.
Zoom quickly:
by applying more pressure.
Start recording.
• The zooming speed ranges from a slow
17 seconds to a fast 1.5 seconds
according to the amount of pressure
applied to the POWER ZOOM.
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Along with the zooming operation, the
microphone's directional angle and
sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectr_
JOG KEY
i_r_J_-dl, then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to setectl_P#['_'_m'_]l_l
in the CAMERA REC-MODE menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
2MENU
Press JOG KEY to select ON.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• "Z.MIC" will appear en the screen.
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not
work effectively if the surrounding noise is
too loud.
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•
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•
•
•
Press RECORDING CHECK
To playback the final few seconds of the
last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE
mode.
briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode.
The [CHK] indication appears.
After checking, the Palmcorder returns
to the REC/PAUSE mode.
• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder
must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as
was used for recording, otherwise the
playback picture is distorted.
You can record still pictures of any desired
duration together with sound.
1,2STILL
While in RECORD mode, press STILL
and hold for 2 seconds to capture a
still picture. The captured still picture
will be recorded together with sound.
Press STILL once again to release
the still picture. The camera will
resume recording real-time pictures.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it
faces the same direction as the lens to
record yourself.
JOG KEY
2MEN
5
PAUSE
1POWER
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select r_--.'-.'-.'-.'-.'-_
i'_,
then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select[_r'-J!_J
Ir_F-t_, and then press JOG KEY to
select MIRROR.
• The picture in the LCD monitor will
appear reversed.
Start recording.
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You can record a picture compatible with a
wide-screen TV equipped with an $2
picture terminal.
|
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to selectlr_'_ln'_L"_l,
then press JOG KEY to display the
CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectr_Jl_=--]'_,
and then press JOG KEY to select
ON.
• A black strip will appear at the top
and bottom of the picture.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• "CINEMA" will appear on the screen.
(EVF/LCD)
2MENU
5RE(
Starl recording.
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Use when recording a subject that is darker
than the surrounding scene, is in a
shadowed area, or when the light source is
in back of your subject.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press BACK LIGHT to activate the
Backlight feature.
• The Indicator "O" will appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor.
1POV
Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel
the Backlight feature.
I_ttlF'J
2, 3BA KLIGHT
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• The Indicator "O" will not appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is
selected in the DISPLAY menu.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the "MNL"
indication appears in the EVF or the
2AUTO/MANUAL
LCD monitor.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
JOG KEY
3
Rotate JOG KEY to selectS,
and then press JOG KEY to display
1 POWEI:
the
CAMERA
ADJUST
menu screen.
Rotate
JOG KEY
to select
I_,
then press JOG KEY
repeatedly to select one of the five
modes shown below.
Repeat steps 2-5 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
--_ (No display)
SPORTS
PORTRAIT
€_
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O
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LOW-LIGHT
SPOT-LIGHT
o_
For recording fast action scenes.
For recording only subjects in the
foreground, while ignoring
subjects in the background.
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conditions.
For recording in extreme low light
4,
SURF&SNOW 8%_
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SPORTS mode
• The recorded images will Rot be so blurred
when they are viewed later using slow or
still picture playback.
• When playing back a sports mode
recording, the movement may appear
slightly jerky.
• Do not use this mode when recording
under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium
lighting. These types of lights will affect
the color and brightness of the images.
• A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or highly reflective.
• If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS "_&," indicator will flash in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
[]
Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).
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For recording in locations with a
high degree of "Dazzle," such as
snow slopes and the seashore.
PORTRAIT mode
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
LOW-LIGHT mode
• Scenes recorded in extremely low light
levels may not come out properly.
SPOT-LIGHT mode
• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
SURF&SNOW mode
• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
• It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode together with
the MagicPix mode in the Digital function
camera
menu.
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H
You can make smoother scene transitions
for a more professional look.
[ Fade In
]
Starting the first scene with "fade in" is very
effective.
1,3, AFADE
In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down
FADE until the picture fades out.
Press REC/PAUSE to start
recording.
Release FADE and the picture will
gradually fade in.
[ Fade Out
]
Use to create a soft ending or (together
with fade in) for a soft transition from one
scene to the next,
2_
PAUSE
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A
During recording, hold down FADE
until the picture fades out.
a
Press REC/PAUSE to pause the
recording.
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You can display a PinP (still image) screen
on the Main Picture.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
• PinP position is fixed at the bottom right
of the screen.
Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly
I__
L_'_-'L'_-[
i'L],)"
'_"_
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu
screen.
_,
then press JOG KEY
Main Picture
Picture in Picture
(PinP still image)
to select
A
Press JOG KEY to setectFJf_FJ.
• Press MENU twice to exit this menu.
• "PinP" will appear in the EVF or the
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Aim at the scene you wish to place as
PinP, then press II (CAMERA STILL)
to freeze the image.
Press II (CAMERA STILL) again to
place the frozen image as PinP.
2MI
7REC/
PAUSE
5, 6, 7
CAMERA STILL
Press REC/PAUSE to record a scene
with PinP image.
• Press PHOTOSHOT to record a
scene with PinP image in PhotoShot
mode.
• Press I I (CAMERA STILL) again to
remove PinP image.
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.Before you begin
Connect the Palmcorder to a power
You can use PhotoShot
Memory Card to record
e'_eet on a cassette.
images
a WIPE
stored on a
or MIX
I
i source. (PP. 13 14)
Set POWER to OFF before inserting a /
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
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When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected
image and Title will appear before each
recording is made.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the
current scene in a wiping motion,
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
menu screen. Then rotate andpress
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
,_,___
MIX
and
and I_]i,_lJ_mJglj._.
then k't'_l'!'=J•
JOGset_
KEY to select
1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or
MIX).
2nd : Select and set TITLE to "S ET" .
: The photo title is replaced with the
current scene in a gradual mixing
effect.
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SEt
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KEy
I'l_
:pUSH
MtNU KE'¢
• "PLEASE WAIT' appears on-screen.
• The Multi image screen is displayed.
2_
JOG KEY
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set an image.
• "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed while
image is processed. Then, "PHOTO
TITLE SET" is displayed for approx.
3 seconds, and the screen goes back
to the Camera mode screen.
• After Photo Title is performed, Digital
Function turns off.
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording
with Photo Title.
• WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at
the beginning of the recording. Then
the Photo Title setting will be cleared
automatically.
5REC/
PAUSE
AutoWhiteBalance
("AWB")
automatically
maintains
optimum
colorbalance
inmost
lighting
conditions.
However,
whenusing
Digital
Functions,
etc.,youmaygetbetter
results
byusingthemanual
adjustment.
2
3, 4, A,
JOG KEY
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the "MNL"
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly
until
"AWB" appears in the EVF or LCD
monitor.
Rotate JOG KEY to select other
2AUTO/MANUAL
Automatically maintains optimum
AWB color balance in most lighting
conditions.
When the source illumination is a
_'halogen lamp.
"o_*_na
When shooting outdoors on a
sunny day.
The White Balance setting that
was previously set manually.
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• When ZOOM is set to 10X or higher,
White Balance cannot be adjusted.
modes. (See mode chart at left.)
• Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the
setting.
* For manual White Balance
adjustment:
A.
Rotate JOG KEY to select "_m,Z'.
B.
Point the Palmcorder at a white
object (full-screen) and hold JOG
KEY down until ,,_m_,,indication stops
flashing.
• If "_m.Z'indication flashes when the
Palmcorder is turned on, the previous
manual White Balance setting is in
effect.
In the following cases, the ,,_n_,,
indication flashes:
• The flashing indicates that the
previousFy adjusted White Balance
setting is still kept. This setting will be
kept until White Balance is adjusted
again.
• Correct White Balance may not be
attainable manually in poor lighting.
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The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range.
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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.
• a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.
• a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.
• subjects with shiny surfaces.
• an obliquely angled subject.
• a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.
• in low light situations.
• a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.
Re-focusing may be required
• when your Patmcorder is aimed at a new
scene.
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Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the "MNL °
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
Press FOCUS so that the "MF"
(Manual Focus) indication appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Press and hold POWER ZOOM, "T"
side (Telephoto), until the lens is at
maximum zoom in.
ZOOM
Turn M.FOCUS DIAL until the picture
is in focus.
• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.
DIAL
1 POWER
Ptess POWER ZOOM to "W" or "T"
as desired.
• The subject will remain in focus over
the entire zooming range.
• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.
• DISPLAY must be set to on for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE, or BACK LIGHT to be
dispJayed on the LCD or EVF.
3FOCUS
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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.
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To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis
stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW
MOTION playback when watching the tape
on this Palmcorder.
I Auto Shutter
I
in the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will
automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350).
• AUTO mode is automatically
I ManualSelecti°n
selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA.
I
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL
4
o
JOG KEY
for more
than
0.7 seconds
thatEVF
the "MNL"
indication
appears so
in the
or the
LCD monitor.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to display
the shutter speed.
2AUTO/MANUAL
4
Rotate JOG KEY to choose one of the
following shutter speeds.
• Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for mere
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the
setting.
( EVF/LCD )
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• For proper color reproduction, it is
recommended that you use this feature
outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter
recording, additional halogen or tungsten
light should be provided. Fluorescent light
will degrade the picture quality.
• This feature requires ample light. More
light is required for the fastest shutter
speeds.
• The Auto Focus system may not operate
properly in insufficient light when using
the High Speed Shutter.
• When PROG.AE is ON, you cannot
manually select the shutter speed.
• When MagicPix is ON, H.S.S. cannot
manually select the shutter speed.
DLP
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1/60
_
1/100
!
1/8000
1/125
114000
11180
113000
1/250
t
1/2000
1/350
111500
11500
t
1/1000 _
1/750
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Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the
exposure automatically. However, when
the background is extremely bright, or
when the subject is baoklit, you can
compensate by adjusting the Iris manually.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the "MNL"
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly so that
3,4
Iris setting indication appears in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the iris;
• When a value closer to "CLOSE" is
selected, the image becomes darker.
• When a value closer to "OP+tSdB" is
selected, the image becomes
2AUTO/MANUAL
• brighter.
Ho|d down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the
setting.
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Iris
Setting
You can reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone.
• The value to which +dB is attached
indicates a gain value. It this value is too
large, the quality of the image
deteriorates.
• Depending on ZOOM magnification, the
iris value may not be displayed correctly.
• If you are usingProgram AE mode, you
cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted
manually, the above modes will be
canceled.
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to selectr_-d_
I_'r_J_J-=l,
then press ,lOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectlP_J_l
r_lln, and then press JOG KEY to
select ON,
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• "WIND-CUT" will appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor.
2MENU
Start recording.
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Connect the Palmcorder to a power
You can also use the LCD menilor to
playback your recording.
i_se_
. source. (pp.
•aBefore
you 13,
begin14)
1
reoorded oasset_e.
Set the POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
VCR position,
1POWER
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor and swing open.
180 °
Press <14(REWIND/SEARCH)
rewind the tape.
Press •
)Oo
2LCD-OPEN
4PLAY
3REWIND SEARCH
to
(PLAY) to start playback.
Press • (STOP) to stop playback,
• When the tape reaches its beginning
during rewind or rewind search, it will
stop automatically.
• When a tape recorded in LP mode on
another digital video camera is played
back on this unit, the picture may appear
mosaic.
• Using the LCD monitor reduces battery
operating time.
• You can place the Palmcorder on a table,
etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor
180° and swing it up against the
Patmoorder body as shown.
You can connect earphones (not supplied)
to the PHONE Jack.
PHONE
31
!
Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds
in STOP mode.
• The Palmcorder will go into Repeat
Playback mode when the tape
reaches its end.
• The letter "R D" will appear in the
EVF and LCD monitor.
-RP_Y
Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the
Repeat Playback mode.
Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume
VOLUME
of the built-in speaker in PLAY mode.
• The volume setting screen appears.
Built-in
Speaker
Press "T" to increase the volume or
press "W" to decrease the volume.
Jh'1";l"3k
You can go directly to a blank portion of
tape and start recording exactly where you
left off,
Set POWER to VCR.
Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.
JOG KEY
3
2MEN_
mLP
R0:IZ
o_omll.=J_
BLANK
Rotate JOG KEY to selectl_
I'_,
then press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectl'£1_
in the VCR PLAY MODE menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 106)
Press JOG KEY to select ON.
JAN
32
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t0**t
• "BLANK" will appear on the screen.
• Soundis muted during all special effects.
I _,_1.] [. IkfAI_'111_,1
Ik."t:._,I i[_ fI
A
During playback, hold down
(FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or _1_
(REWIND/SEARCH).
The search will continue for as long
as the button is held down.
B
Press _
BPLAY
OR
(FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH) or _ (REWIND/SEARCH)
once for a continuous rapid visual
search.
Press • (PLAY) to release.
A, BREW,NS/A,
BFAST
FORWARD/
SEARCH
SEARCH
• When executing a rapid visual
search, the picture may become
bluish for an instant or mosaic. This
is normal during this mode.
Press II (PAUSE) during playback.
1
2PAUSE
Press • (PLAY) or II (PAUSE) to
release.
i, ,ml
• To protect the tape and video heads, your
Palmcorder's operating modes will revert
as follows:
STILL _
STOP (after 3 minutes.)
Monitor normal picture playback during fast
forward or rewind.
A
Hold down _
(FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH) during fast forward.
B
Hold down _
(REWIND/SEARCH)
during rewind.
• The picture will appear for as long as the
button is held down.
BREWIND/
SEARCH
SEARCH
• Sound
is muted
during
allspecial
effects.
Forward Slow:
Press ll_-SLOW/F.ADV
Reverse Slow:
Press 41SLOW/F.ADV
during play.
during play.
Press PLAY to release. (During
reverse slow motion playback, time
code indication may not change
regularly.)
• Palmcorder will automatically STOP when
in slow motion for more than 10 minutes.
• During slow motion playback, picture may
move up and down. This is normal.
• When you start or stop slow motion
playback, the picture may become bluish
for an instant.
EADV
1.qlSLOW/
F.ADV
Press •
(PLAY) to start playback.
Press JOG KEY for about 1 second.
2,3
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the
playback speed.
• Rotate JOG KEY clockwise for
forward prayback.
• Rotate JOG KEY counterclockwise
for reverse playback.
To return to normal playback:
Press • (PLAY). Playback will continue at
normal speed.
1P_Y
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• The Variable Speed Search function
offers a choice of six playback speeds
(1/5X (LP mode: 1/3X), lX, 2X, 5X, 10X,
20X) both in forward and reverse
directions.
• The review playback at the 1X speed is
playback in reverse direction.
• During the Variable Speed Search (at a
speed other than lX), mosaic-like
patterns will appear in the picture.
• During the Variable Speed Search, sound
is muted.
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
Press PAUSE during playback.
Press I1_ SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame
by frame advance.
Press _11SLOW/F.ADV
by frame reverse.
to do a frame
Press PLAY to release.
1 PA
• if you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can
see a continuous series of still images at
a slower speed than normal slow mode.
• During frame by frame advance, a few
frames may move automatically, and the
picture may become bluish for an instant.
2<1
F.ADV
21.SLOW/
EADV
Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to selectFJ_
I_r#J'_, and press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen,
21 3_
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to selectll_'_J'--I_l,
and press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward
or rewind on the remote control to
advance or rewind the tape to
playback a PhotoShot scene. To view
the next PhotoShot, INDEX SEARCH
must be pressed again.
SEARCH
(fast forward)
SEARCH
(rewind)
4INDEX
• The picture quality will deteriorate slightly.
• The tape remaining indicator will not
appear while the PHOTOSHOT feature is
used.
• In the Photo/Scene Index Search mode,
the shutter sound effect may not be able
to be heard even when SHUTTER is set
to ON.
• Photo Index Search may fail to detect a
recorded PhotoShot image if the image is
3 seconds or less.
35
I
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
During Still mode, rotate JOG KEY to
advance or reverse the picture one frame
at a time.
Press MENU to display the VCR
mode menu screen.
Search for a particular scene by using the
electronic index marks placed at the
beginning of each recording.
Rotate
JOG KEY to select_l_'_
I'_'r_J, then press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.
2,
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to selectl(_'_J'd_,
and then press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE.
(Menu OSD; p. 106)
• Press MENU twice to exit.
A
m
Place the Palmcorder in the VCR
STOP mode.
B Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or
rewind for the number of recordings
(indexes) forward or back you want to
view. The Palmcorder will advance or
rewind to the desired recording and
automatically start playback.
• The number of times you pressed the
button is displayed in the EVF and the
LCD monitor if you set INDEX on the VCR
menu to SCENE, (Menu OSD; p. 106)
(Ex., if you press the button three times,
"$3" will appear.)
• If the interval between scenes is less than
1 minute, index search may not operate
properly.
• Response time from pressing the button
and the change in the scene number is
quite slow. Do not press INDEX SEARCH
rapidly and continuously.
• During Reverse Index Search mode,
playback will not begin when a tape
rewinds all the way to the beginning.
-- B,NDEX
SEARCH
(fast forward)
BINDEX SEARCH
(rewind)
Top Scan
If you hold down INDEX SEARCH mere
than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan
for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback
the first few seconds of each.
1"o cancel this function, press PLAY or
STOP.
i _F'JlFJ
• Search will not work if there is succession
of PhotoShots.
36
In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the
rate at which a succession of still screens
are captured from the playback picture.
•
|
Set POWER to VCR.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
3,4
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
JOG KEY
and set_.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to set
desired speed.
Strobe Speeds
I
2MENU
--
FAST
Every 0.3 seconds
NORM
Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW
Every 1.0 seconds
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press •
5MULTI
(PLAY) to start playback.
Press • (MULTI) at the point you want
to start capturing.
• A succession of 9 screens will be
captured, and playback will stop.
Q-.
®--®
-®--®-+®
5PLAY
I _t_F4
• A Multi Image Playback screen cannot be
output from the DV terminal or Digital Still
Image terminal.
• A Multi screen will have slightly lower
image quality.
.®-
®-*®
• Press • (PLAY) to start playback.
Press • (STOP) to stop playback.
[ TV with AUDIONIDEO
IN Jacks ]
1
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
To view what the Palmcorder is
recording or to playback a tape on your
TV.
2
OUT
Turn your TM ON and set it to LINE
INPUT.
Check your TV operating instructions
for further information.
Start playback or begin a recording.
• Make sure the Palmcorder and TV are
turned off while connecting.
• Please connect the AN Cable securely.
- A/V Cable
(Supplied)
I I_FJFJ
(Optional Remote Control Only)
You can display the various EVF and LCD
indications on your TV by pressing
DISPLAY ON TV on remote control. Press
again to remove the indications.
To Audio In'-
\
To Video In
ON TV
[ CAMERAmode
I
Thisfeature
isuseful
whenyouwantto
recordClose-up shots of subjects located
Set POWER to CAMERA,
beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 10X
magnification. With the digital zooming
feature, you can select a magnification of
25X or even to 700X.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
MENU screen.
• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.
C EVF/LCC_
Zoom In ("T")
Rotate JOG KEY to select I'_IF,t'_J'_,
Zoom Out ("W")
JOG KEY
I'_r-Jln_$_l,
then press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu screen.
then press JOG KEY to select
D.ZOOM1 or D.ZOOM2.
D.ZOOM1 : from 10X tO 25X
D.ZOOM2 : from 10X to 700X
OFF
: Turn off D.ZOOM
• Press MENU twice to exit.
<
ZOOM
Rotate JOG KEY to select
Press REC/PAUSE to start
recording and press POWER ZOOM to
zoom in or zoom out.
• The magnification _eve_is a_ways
displayed in the EVF or the LCD
monitor when DISPLAY is set to ON.
(Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107)
Repeat steps 2~4 to select OFF to
cancel this feature,
2MENU
• The normal optical zoom functions from
1X to 10X.
• As magnification increases, resolution
significantly decreases.
• Because the image is enlarged digitally,
the picture may become distorted when
higher magnification levels are used.
• When the level falls below 10X, the
normal zooming function will resume.
• Focus distance becomes 1.2 m (4 feet) if
the lees is in full telephoto.
(Continued on next page.)
39
[ VCR mode
I
Set POWER to VCR.
Press MENU to display the VCR
MENU screen.
1 POWER
Rotate JOG KEY to selectl'JJl!'_J
r'dll'l_'_HT'_, then press JOG KEY
to display the VCR PLAY FUNCTION
menu screen.
5PLAY
Rotate JOG KEY to select I'_k'_r_'_,
then press JOG KEY to select ON.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press • (PLAY) to start playback.
• The center portion of the image
' doubles in size.
Repeat steps 2-4 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
Color recording of video or still images onto
the Mini DV tape in low lighting.
(pp, 42, 104)
• MagicPix cannot be used with still
images on the Memory Card.
(See "Card PhotoShot" on page 47.)
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen,
Rotate JOG KEY to select
37
JOG KEY
1 POWE
I'_r_,
and then press JOG
KEY to display the CAMERA
FUNCTION menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
I[11_,
and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select MAGICPIX.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
To cancel the Digital Function, press
JOG KEY repeatedly to select OFF.
40
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"_,,0,_.r,,,._,,
.............,,,..............
ii.i1,._,,_
..............
"_I.....
•
•
I CAMERA
This feature helps compensate for any
unintentional hand or body movement. It
can be used in both the Recording and
Playback (VCR) modes.
•
-
j
•
-
mode I
Set POWER to CAMERA.
2
• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.
Press EIS to stabilize the picture.
• Picture flicker may be observed when
taping under fluorescent lighting
conditions.
• The EIS indicator flashes when the
light level is inadequate.
• Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording
when using a tripod.
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
[NOR.A,]
Press EIS again to cancel.
• Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off
when not needed.
D.E.I.S. may not function
when...
• Palmcorder movement is too
extreme.
• Recording a subject with distinct
horizontal or vertical stripes,
• Recording in low light situations.
• Recording a subject under a great
amount of fluorescent light.
• Recording a scene with very fast
motions.
POWER
[ VCR mode
]
A
Set POWER to VCR.
a
Press • (PLAY) to start playback.
C
Press EIS to stabilize the picture.
O
Press EIS again to cancel.
• Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off
when not needed.
BPLAY
I _l_r_J_
2, 4 C, DE,S
• When using D.E.I.S in VCR mode, the
image size is slightly larger.
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i'F-rll m]tTIr_ I ;i, i, [ ,.li [,]ii.-!
Use the following features to add interest
and professionalism to your recordings or
playback. Select |rem twelve special
effects.
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
3_ 4_
Rotate JOG KEY to select
JOG KEY
r_l_l_F_kIT_in
the CAMERA mode
menu screen or _in
the VCR mode menu screen, then
press JOG KEY to display the
CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY
FUNCTION menu screen.
1POWI
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
Types of Digital Functions
MIRROR
Symmetrical image from the current
camera picture.
STROBE
The recording appears as a sequence of
still frames.
MOSAIC
The picture appears in a mosaic pattern.
SLIM
The picture is expanded vertically.
TRAIL
The subject being recorded creates a trail
when in motion.
STRETCH
The picture is expanded horizontally.
MAGICPIX (Not available during playback
Color recording of video or still images onto
the Mini DV in low lighting. (p. 40)
• Only Manual Focus is available.
WIPE
Successive scenes are separated in a way
which simulates the drawing of a curtain.
MIX
The current scene is mixed in with the
following scene during scene changes.
PinP
PinP (Still image) is displayed on the
Main Picture.
SEPIA (Only available during playback)
The picture is played back in sepia, a
brownish color, giving it an antique look.
MONO (Monotone) (Only available during
playback)
The picture is played back in black-andwhite.
42
r_,
and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select one of the
Digital Functions listed on the left.
To cancel the Digital Function, press
JOG KEY repeatedly to select OFF.
• The EIS and Digital Zoom features are
turned off automatically when one of the
Digital Functions listed at left is
selected.
[ To use the WIPE function ]
a.ln Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTION"
item in the main menu screen to "WIPE".
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
b. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
c. Press REC/PAUSE to pause the
recording. The last scene will be
memorized.
d.Press RECORD/PAUSE to start
recording again. The new scene will take
the place of the memorized scene.
I TO use the MIX function
I
a.ln Camera mode, set the "D.FUNCTION"
item in the main menu screen to "MIX"
(Menu OSD: p. 104). Then, perform steps
b-d above.
The memorized scene and the new
scene will appear mixed as the scene
changes from one to the other.
_L_RFJ
• When Photo Title is set, WIPE/MIX mode
becomes Photo Title. When Photo Title
is finished, Digital Function turns OFF.
O
The original sound can be replaced with
new sound using the built-in Palmcorder
microphone.
•
-
•
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-
Turn on the Palmcorder.
•Before
Insert a you
pre-reoorded
begin tape to be
dubbed.
The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA
MENU mode should be as follows:
12 bit
Built-in Microphone
16 bit
1
The original sound is recorded
on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new
sound will be recorded on ST
(Stereo) 2.
The original sound is replaced
with the new sound.
• Select 12 bit if you do not want the
original sound to be completely replaced
during an audio dub.
• If you dub over a tape which has both
12 bit and 16 bit audio recordings on it,
keep in mind that the original 16 bit audio
portion will be completely replaced.
3JOG KEY_
Set POWER to VCR.
• If you have the optional Remote
Control, you can set the Palmcorder to
stop automatically at a specified point
on the tape. See "Memory-Stop
Editing" on page 44.
3MENU--
2PLAY
Press • (PLAY). Then press
II (PAUSE) where you want dubbing to
begin.
[ When using the Palmcorder only I
2PAUSE
I_iTiFl"i_ll
3A.DUB
Press MENU to display the VCR mode
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select I'_F-F_I_'_'_
then press JOG KEY to display the
VCR REC MODE menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select _1_
I'_,
and then press JOG KEY to
select ON.
• The Palmcorder will go to Stand By
mode, and "A.DUB" flashes in the EVF
or the LCD monitor. Go to step 4.
only the Optional Remote
I Control
When using
I
Press A.DUB on the Remote Control
• The Palmcorder wi!! go to Stand By
mode, and "A.DUB flashes in the
EVF or the LCD monitor. Go to step 4.
(Continued
on next page.)
43
•
•
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4_
j
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-
5PAUSE
To listen to the desired audio sound, set
the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU
(Menu OSD: p. 106) as foflows:
AUDIO:The following selections are
available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed
recordings only (sound recorded in SP
mode only).
Set this position to listen to the
ST 1 original sound.
Set this position to listen to the
ST2
audio dubbed sound.
MiX
Set this position to listen to both
the original sound and the audio
dubbed sound.
i fftrd
• 16 bit dubbed sound completely erases
the original 16 bit recorded sound.
• If you dubbed using 12 bit AUDIO
recording and then selected AUDIO-MIX
in the menu for playback, the sound will
be stereo regardless of the AUDIO-OUT
setting.
• If you recorded in LP mode, you cannot
use the A.DUB feature.
You can set an automatic Dubbing stop
point.
DR
AMENU
Press II (PAUSE) to start Audio
Dubbing.
• Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in
order to monitor the sound.
(p. 38)
Only NTSC (National Television Standards
Committee) recorded tapes can be audio
dubbed. The following screen appears if
the tape was not recorded in NTSC format.
Press II (PAUSE) to stop Audio
Dubbing.
• If the microphone used for dubbing gets
too near the speaker of your TV,
a howling noise (feedback) may occur.
• If the tape position is in or was started in
a blank section, you cannot use the
A.DUB feature.
A
Press MENU to display the VCR
menu screen.
B
Rotate JOG KEY to serect
I[L-r_r=-ril]_lT_,
and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu.
C
Rotate JOG KEY to select r_,
and then press JOG KEY to set to
MEMORY.
O
Press MENU two times to exit MENU
mode. Then, press RESET on the
remote control to reset the Counter
Memo,/to M 0:00:00.
Now, rewind to the editing start point,
and continue with steps 2-5. The tape will
now stop automatically at "M 0:00:00".
44
_-Before you begin
• Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to
their power sources.
• Connect the Pelmcorder to e VCR as
illustrated left.
• Turn ON both units.
• Set the recording VCR's Input Signal
Selector to LINE.
• Set the Pelmcerder POWER to VCR.
Source (Playing)t
Palmcorder
I
Insert a pre-recorded tape
into the source (playing) Palmcorder
and a blank tape, with record tab in
place, into the target VCR (Recorder).
--
Press • (PLAY) on the Palmcorder.
When the tape reaches the point you
want to start dubbing, press PAUSE.
AJV Cable
(Supplied)
--VHF Connecting
Cable (not
supplied)
Place the VCR into REC/PAUSE
mode. (See VCR manual.)
Simultaneously, press PAUSE on
both units to begin copying.
Recording:
VCR
(Rear) ]
Audio In
Press STOP on both units when
Video In
copying is completed.
To Audio In
• For technical reasons, dubbing a tape
may reduce its quality.
• Press DISPLAY ON TV on the
Palmcorder Remote Control (optional) to
eliminate EVF/LCD Monitor indications.
• If the Time Code is displayed in the EVF
or LCD monitor, it cannot be reset.
• Only the DATE/TIME, when displayed,
will be recorded on the tape.
To Video In
I[T_[;_-11 (o) dlvArJ
i 4l|rZo] I I I
nITJ
• Turn the TV ON and select its VCR
channel (either CH3 or CH4).
• Set the VCR/TV Selector on the
recording VCR to VCR.
ro
CAUTION:
nauthorized exchanging and/or
pying of copyrighted recordings may
copyright infringement.
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45
•
•
"
6
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-
- Before you begin
Connect both Palmcorders to their
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).
|
Connect the two Palmcorders using the I
DV interface
|/
power
sources.cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin).
|
Turn both Palmcorders ON.
)
Source (Playing)
Pa mcorder
insert a pre-recorded tape into the
source (playing) Palmcorder, and set
POWER to VCR,
_
Insert a blank tape with the record
tab closed into the target (recording)
Palmcorder and set POWER to VCR.
_r--DV
I(i.LINK)
Input/Output
Connector
Q
Recording
Pa recorder
DV Interface-Cable (i.LINK)
(optional)
_
Press I_ (PLAY) on the source
Palmcorder.
thestart
tapedubbing,
reaches
the
point youWhen
want to
Hold down REC and press I_ (PLAY)
on
the IItarget
(recording) Palmcorder or
press
(PAUSE).
on the remote control (optional).
Press II (PAUSE) to pause the tape at
the starting point of the dub.
3, 4, 5
3, 4PLAY
PAUSE
Simultaneously,
press II (PAUSE) on
both units to begin dubbing.
Press • (STOP) on the recording
unit, and then press • (STOP) on the
playing unit to end dubbing.
-6STOP
• When two Palmcorders are used for
dubbing, it is recommended that the
Remote Control (optional) VCR1 or VCR2
setting be used to avoid improperoperation.
• When two Palmcorders are connected
using the DV interface cable (i.LINK) (nat
supplied), a Video Editing Controller
cannot be used.
° Do not connect both an A/V Cable and a
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK).
4F_EC
3, 4, 5PAUSE
6STOP --
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nauthorized exchanging and/or
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pying of copyrighted recordings may|
copyright infringement.
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Before you beginYou can record still images to a Memory
Card.
source. (pp.
14)
i Connect
the 13,
Palmcorder
to a power
Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
Memory Card. (p. 12)
• Memory Card will not work when DV
interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected.
]
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
M-CARD position.
• "PLAY: PUSH pLAY KEY" is
displayed for t 0 seconds. (p. 49)
2J¢
Press MENU to display CARD
M-CARO
Lock
SE37ING menu, then press JOG KEY
to select _
or r'd]_Rl.
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1
2MI
• Press MENU to exit this menu.
Image Resolution and Capacity
(Optional 8MB Memory Card)
Press PHOTOSHOT to record an
image.
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FINE
1280 x 960 Approx. 30 images
NORMAL
640 x 480
Approx. 70 images
• The number of images given for each
mode applies when all images are taken in
same mode,
• You can change recording modes at any
time before capturing an image.
• The number of images that can be
captured may differ depending on the
subject, After capturing an image, the
number may not decrease, or it may
decrease by two. This is normal.
• While "PROCESSING" is displayed, DO
NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory.
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• The PhotoShot image is recorded to
the Memory Card.
• When SHUTTER is set to ON (Menu
OSD: p. 104), still pictures are
recorded with a visual shutter effect
and click sound. )f set to OFF, the still
image wilt be displayed only.
47
-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.
• Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the DigitaJ Video Palmcorder el
of the Memory Card itself could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the loss of
picture data, we recommend that you make a backup copy on the computer.
• Do not bend or drop the Memory Card as this could damage it or the captured
contents.
• Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the Memory Card with your fingers and
take care that no dirt, dust or water enters it.
• Do not affix other {abels to the Memory Card face or back as Card insertion/removal
may become impossible.
-Before you begin
You can record still images from a
cassette tape to a Memory Card.
• Memory Card will net work when DV
interface Cable (i.LINK) iS connected.
4PH
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 13, 14)
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
Memory Card. (p. f2)
1
2
3
4
2Per
-_
J
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 47,
Set POWER to VCR.
Press I_ (PLAY) to start playback of
the cassette tape. And then, press It
(PAUSE) to select an image.
Press PHOTOSHOT to record the
desired image to the Memory Card,
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1
3PAUSE
3PLAY
• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed in
PLAY or SLOW mode, the screen
goes to STOP mode.
• To playback the images of the
Memory Card, see page 49.
• When Variable Speed Search is
done (p. 34), this feature can
not be used.
Repeat steps 3~4 to recoM another
image to the Memory Card.
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Ycu can view the images on the Memory
Card.
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1
you begin
Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
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J
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• "PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY" is
displayed for 10 seconds.
JOG KEY
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1
FINI
M-CARD
Lock
_pL_ED
PLA_:WUS_
2M-PLAY
PLA'_ KE_"
Press Ib (M-PLAY) to display the Multi
playback screen.
• "PLEASE WAIT" appears on-screen.
• Rotate JOG KEY to scrott through
Multi image screen pages (6 images
per page) and selec_an image.
• The selected image is underlined in
green.
M-STOP
"PLEASE WAIT" is displayed.
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,SI'L_CT:ROT_,T=
.SET
__*USH
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• If the file number is changed, the
Patmcorder (:annot read the file data.
• This product is compliant with DCP
(Design rule for Camera File System).
Images saved on the Memory Card
using other Digital Still Cameras that are
compliant with DCF can be viewed on
this product.
• While "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed, DO
NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory,
• Press MENU to display CARD
SETI-ING menu screen.
• Press • (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode. (p. 47)
Press JOG KEY to display the
selected image as a full-size screen.
• "PLEASE WAIT" appears on-screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select BACK
(previous image), MULTI (Multi Image
screen), or NEXT (next image).
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g*.oll
• Press • (M-STOP) to return to the
Multi Playback screen.
49
-Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
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.
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• "PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY" is
displayed for 10 seconds.
DELETE ALL
Delete all images. (p. 51)
Press I_ (M-PLAY) to display the Multi
FORMAT
Delete all data. (p. 52)
playback screen.
• "PLEASE WAIT" appears on-screen.
Press II (M-DEL) to display the
JOG KEY
DELETE menu, then rotate and press
JOG KEY to selectF]_'tt.
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ALL_
M-CARD
Lock
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• DELETE PAGE menu is displayed.
DEL
fQ ..DI
-2M-PLAY
M-STOP
4
Rotate
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and press JOG KEY to select
and set the image to be deleted.
• The selected image is undedined in
pink.
['iii]
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Palmcorder or unplug the AC
Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
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Rotate JOG KEY to selectKrt;R, and
press JOG KEY to delete the selecled
image.
• To cancel delete, press • (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
• "PLEASE WAIT" appears on-screen
during deletion.
• To delete other images, repeat
steps 4-5.
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You can delete all images from the Memory
Card easily with this operation.
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a |
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
Warning:
Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
Do steps I and 2 on page 50.
2
2_
JOG KEY
Press II (M-DEL) to display the
DELETE menu. Then, rotate and
press JOG KEY to selectS.
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2M-DEL
• The screen below is displayed.
• To cancel delete, press • (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
ii J
M-STOP
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
• "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the
screen, and then "NO PICTURE" is
displayed.
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
• Press • (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen.
(p. 47)
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i
You can easily format your Memory Card
using this operation.
Warning:
Formatting permanently removes all image
data.
Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
Before you begin
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
1
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 50.
Press It (M-DEL) to display the
DELETE menu, then rotate and press
JOG KEY to select I-_'_'_1.
27
JOG KEY
2M-DEL
• The screen be/ew is disptayed.
• To cancel format, press • (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
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M-STOP
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
rr- .
• "PLEASE WAIT" is displayed on the
screen as all image data is deleted
from Memory Card. Deletion is
complete when "NO PICTURE" is
displayed.
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Palmcorder or unplug the AC
Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
• Press • (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen.
(p. 47).
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Before you begin
You can select the images to be printed,
the number of pdnts, and olher
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 provides DPOF.
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 50.
Press MENU to display the CARD
SETTING menu screen.
VARIABLE:
You can select images recorded on the
Memory Card and set the number of prints
desired.
ALL1:
The number of prints recorded on the
Memory Card is collectively set to 1.
ALL0:
The currently set number of prints is set
to O.
Rotate JOG KEY to select I"_JF;FJ,then
press JOG KEY to select ON.
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Rotate JOG KEY to selectS,
then press JOG KEY to select ON.
• DPOF SETTING menu screen is
displayed on the screen.
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3, 4, 5
/.........
JOG KEY
6
2MENU
OFF
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
the picture.
• The selected image is underlined in
green
• The cursor moves to "D-000".
Rotate and press JOG KEY to set the
number of prints.
• The "e" mark is displayed.
The "e" mark indicates pictures for
which 1 or more prints have been set.
• When printing one each of all the
,oictures,select "ALL1"; if not all the
pictures are printed, select "ALL0".
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the ether
pictures.
DPOF
Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
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You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer).
• _BM PC/AT or compatible
• Pentium II Processor: 266 MHz or more
• RAM: 64 MB or more
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP preinstalled
PC with USB port
• 2 MB minimum available hard disk space
(for Palmcorder USB Device Driver)
• 15 MB minimum avaJlab)e hard disk
space (for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System)
• 10 MB minimum available hard disk
space (for Palmcorder File Converter)
• Minimum 120 MB of free hard disk space
for Motion picture transfer from DV tape to
PC (for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System)
• Video card that supports 16 bit color at
800 x 600 monitor resolution (for
Patmcorder USB Device Driver,
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM
System, and Palmcorder File Converter)
•Microsoft _ Windows Media TM Player 6.4
(for Windows 2000 asers: Microso1P
Windows Media TM Player 7.1) or newer
(for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System)
• If Windows Media Player 6.4 (for
Windows 2000 users: Windows Media
Player 7.1) or newer is not installed in
your PC, Please download and install
Windows Media Player from the
Microsoft Home Page:
http://www,microsoft.com/
*Satisfy the conditions recommended
by Microsoft for Windows XP.
I Palmcorder
Camera/SD
USS
Device
Driver/Web
Drive
]
Install Palmcorder USB Device Driver.
Yeu can transfer met{on/sti_ picture to your PC using M_,vie Messenger, Web Camera _r
SD Drive via USB. Using this driver allows data communication between the Memory
Card and PC.
I PHOTOVU/MPEG4
Movie
Messenger
TM
System
I
install PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System.
You can transfer motion/still picture to your PC from DV tape via USB and i.UNK.
_ Palmcorder
File Converter
]
Install File Converter.
You can convert the JPEG data of your PC into the DCF (Design rule for Camera File
System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. Using this driver allows
data communication between the Memory Card and PC.
I
• 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.
• Restarting the computer not only applies to Driver installation, but must be done
whenever "Restarting Windows" is displayed after software or driver install/uninstall.
Turn on the PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows.
Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Click the icon you want to install. Please install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver
first and follow the instructions listed under "Caution"•
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen•
• )l a w)ndow does not appear automatically, click the "Start" button on your desktop and
then click "Run". When the Run box is open, type in "D:\lnstMenu.exe" where "D:" is the
drive letter of your CD; then click "OK".
• If you attempt to install the next Software before the previous Software installation is
completed, "Error" may appear, tn this case, click [OK] and install the next Software from
the menu•
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• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System, do not connect the i.LINK and
USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time.
• Make sure Palmcorder power is not shut off during use as your PC system may become
unstable. Therefore, the AC Adaptor should be used as the power source. (Be
especially careful when recording in M-CARD or CAMERA mode as the power
eventually shuts off automatically if a tape is inserted.)
• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System, if the play, stop, fast forward,
and rewind functions are operated using the Palmcorder buttons, the image may not be
captured properly. Use Palmcorder Operation Buttons displayed on the PC screen.
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[ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ]
Click "Start," "Settings,"
"Control Panel,"
2
3
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_
_
and
Double-click on "Add/Remove
Programs" in the "Control Panel."
Select the application software you
want to remove, and then click [Add/
Remove].
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Terminal
3
F
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USB Cable
(supplied)
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "CAPTURE" appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The "Found New Hardware Wizard" screen of Windows is displayed.
The following message_
is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
0
0
0
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
57
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "CAPTURE" appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The "Found New Hardware" screen of Windows is displayed.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
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• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "CAPTURE" appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
58
i Before you begin
Insert a recorded tape. (p. 10)
* PHOTOVU: You can transfer Still images
from your Palmcorder tape to a PC.
MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System:
You can transfer Motion images from your
Palmcorder tape to a PC.
1
Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
2
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied) or
DV interface Cable (i.LINK) (not
supplied). (pp. 57, 58, 69)
Click on "Start," "(All) Programs,"
"Panasonic,"
"MPEG4
MovieMessenger System 1.00," then
"MovieMessenger."
"PHOTOVU/MPEG4 MovieMessenger
System 1.00" is opened.
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_
Refer to Help for information about
application operations and Error
messages.
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e-
How to insert the USB Cable or
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
Aset
Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
l or
How
remove Cable
the USB
Cable
DVtoInterface
(i.LINK)
A
Close the PHOTOVU/MPEG4
Messenger TM System.
Remove the USB Cable or DV
S
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied) or
a
r_
DV interface Cable (i.LINK).
Start up the PHOTOVU/MPEG4
Movie Messenger TM System.
C
While
PHOTOVU/MPEG4
do not perform
Movie
the following
Movie
Interface Cable (LLINK) from the
Messenger
Palmcorder.
Set Palmcorder POWER to OFF.
TM
System
is running,
operations...
The PC system may become unstable.
• Change the screen area or color pallet in the Display Properties window.
• Turn the Palmcorder power switch ON or OFF while connecting the Palmcorder to your
PC using the USB Cable or DV Interface Cable (i.LINK).
• Change the Palmcorder power switch (VCR/CAMERA).
You must first close the application.
• Connect/disconnect the DV Intertace Cable (i.LINK).
• Connect/disconnect the USB Cable.
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• Before you begin
By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the USB Cable, you can transfer Motion
images and Still images saved an the DV
Tape directly to your PC.
• Detail mode cannot be used with a USB
connection.
• Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or
this application may shutdown during
)mage capture.
3Movie Capture
- 3still
Capture
• Insert
recorded tape. connections.
(p. 10]
Make a
Palmcorder-PC
• (pp. 57, 58)
Turn your PC on. (p. 57)
___Se! Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
• When the USB Cable is connected,
the input display will automatically
become USB. Ifit is not USB, please
confirm the connection. Then. c_ose
and restart
the software,
Click
• (PLAY)
on PC screen to
playback the DV tape,
• The playback screen cannot be
viewed on the PC. Please use the
LCD monitor on the Palmcorder for
confirmation.
[ To capture
I To capture
Still images
I
Motion
images
I
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
eted point you wish to capture a Motion
image.
• "Now capturing a movie" is displayed.
Click STOP to end capture.
• "Now Searching..." is displayed.
• The DV Tape is rewound to the point
at which the capture was started. The
Motion image is then transferred to the
PC.
• "Data transfer is now in progress" is
displayed on the PC screen.
• The maximum capture time is approx.
30 seconds. Capture stops
automatically at the end of 30
seconds.
Click on [Still Capture] at the
point you wish to capture an image.
• Repeat step 3 to continue capturing
images.
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, and you can playback the
saved images on the View Manager.
(p. 61)
• Motion images cannot be captured if
data contains the following...
• A change between 12 bit and 16 bit.
• A change between SP and LP mode.
• During transfer to the PC, the Motion
images will not be displayed on the PC
screen.
• Transfer takes from about 30 to 50
seconds for every 1 second of the Mellon
image when using USB connection.
To capture other Motion images, repeat
60
steps 3-4,
Youcanplaybackthesaved
Motion
images
andStillimages (p. 60) for confirmation.
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Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPF_G4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
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:.]_:
• If warning indication is displayed,
(_)OG
0_)
_"'_VideoGift
please see page 86.
Click [View Manager] to display the
View Manager screen.
[ TO view
Motion
images
]
Click on [Movie].
• The first frame of each Motion image
will be displayed as a list.
Double click on the desired Motion
image to display the playback screen.
• Click • to start Motion image
playback.
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m
• You can also playback a motion
image by simply pointing at the
thumbnail with your moose. Duration
Rec Time, and size are displayed as
wee (Only size for still images.)
[ To view Still images ]
|Movie
All:
Still image, Motion image and Sound data
are displayed.
Picture:
Still image data (*.BMP, *.JPG) is
displayed.
Movie:
Motion Image data (*.AVI, *.WMV) is
displayed.
Sound:
Sound image data (*.WAV) is displayed.
For Internet:
The data (*.WMV, *.JPG) is displayed.
Click on [All] or [Picture] to display
the Still image list.
Double Click on the desired image to
open it.
• If the image cannot be opened, please
refer to the software Help menu.
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You can use these features using the
VideoGift Screen.
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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). Valid only when the file
is opened in the VideoGift screen.
View Manager
You can open the View Manager
screen.
Org. View
You can play original moving image:
(Uncompressed moving image.)
SoaVecansave the compressed images
(*.WMV) to your hard disk.
Preview
You can preview the compressed
motion image.
Slider
Drag the pointer of the playback end
position.
_)
Settings
You can open the "Compression
Settings" screen. (p. 67)
OE-mail
You can attach the compressed image
to your e-mail.
OExit
Exits VideoGift screen.
Still Mode
You can display still images.
_Slider
When several still images are opened
in the VideoGifl screen, a slide show of
the images can be done.
O Add Image
You can open the folder containing a
desired still image to add images.
O
Slide Edit
A collection of still images can be
edited as a slide show.
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Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to rur_
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen,
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen,
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o[o[oj u_-ld*.1
• If warning indication is displayed,
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please
see Manager]
page 86. to display the
Click
[View
View Manager screen.
c==, VideoGift
[Using
VideoGifta Motion
Screen Image on the
J
Click on [Movie] to display a Motion
image list on the View Manager screen.
Click on [Movie Mode] on the
VideoGift screen.
OO,-
Select the Motion image from the
View Manager screen, then drag and
drop the image to the "VideoGift"
screen.
• By clicking [Open Movie], you can
add the saved motion images on your
PC hard disk. You can also select the
file by dragging and dropping from
Windows Explorer.
• You can use the VideoGift features
(p. 62} on the VideoGift screen.
,JO
Manager
- 4Movie
Using a Still
Image
VideoGift
Screen
5
6
5Still
Mode _"';'i_--"_-_
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O
5Movie
Mode _
6Open Movie
6Add Image
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O
on the
Click on [All] or [Picture] to display a
Still image list on the View Manager
screen,
Click on [Still Mode] on the VideoGift
screen,
Select the Still image from the View
Manager screen, then drag and drop
the image to the "VideoGift" screen.
• When clicking [Add Image], you can
add the saved still images on
your PC hard disk.
• If selecting atrame lrom a motion
image, See Selecting a Frame from
•a
Motion
Image"
page 68.
You
can use
the on
VideoGift
features
(p. 62) on the VideoGift screen.
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It is possible to set the mail software to
start up automatically when [E-Mail] of
VideoGift is clicked.
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:
• Outlook(R) Express 5x, Outlook97,
Outlook98, Outlook2000
• Outlook Express 4x
• Other MAPI applications [Netscape(R)
Messenger 4.5x, and so on]
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I
C_lulloll
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to run
the PHOTOVUfMPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Cnlk [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
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• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 86.
Click [Settings] to display the
Compression Settings/Mailer Settings
screen.
Click ill to set the mail software.
• The mail software installed in the
computer will be displayed.
• You can select Outlook Express or
other software.
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• If selecting software other than
Outlook Express and Microsoft
Outlook, click [Other]. From the file
dialog box, select the executable file
(*.exe) of the mail software
application and then click [Open].
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Click [Settings] to close the
Compression
screen.
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Settings/Mailer
Settings
You can transfer and compress your
Motion images as attachments to your
e-mai_ easily.
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Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGitt screen.
• The image captured last is displayed.
in the VideoGift screen.
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• Insert a recorded tape, (p. 10)
Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
pp.57,58)
you
begin
/: Before
_urn your
PC on.
(p. 57)
_.Set Patmcorder POWER to VCR.
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• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 86.
I Attaching Motion images to e-mail]
i..
•
,
Repeat steps 4~6 on page 63 to
select a Motion Image.
• If sending a portion of a Motion
image, see "Sending a Portion of a
Motion Image' on page 66.
• To compress a Motion image, see
"Setting the Size and Quality of
Motion and Still Image" on page 67.
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Clicking on [E-Mail] will convert the
selected image to WMV tormat.
i
• Follow the instructions as they appear
on your PC screen,
4
"J Attaching
Still images to e-mail I
Repeat steps 4~6 on page 63 to
select a Still Image.
• To compress a Still image, see
"Setting the Size and Quality of
Motion and Still Image" on page 67.
• Refer to Help for information about
application operations and Error
messages.
• If your e-mail software is not supported by
MAP(, press(rig the [E-Mail_ button will
automatically open the folder containing
the compressed file. To attach, drag and
drop the file into your e-mail.
Clicking on [E-MaiL] wilt convert the
selected image to WMV format.
• Follow the instructions as they appear
on your PC screen.
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Repeat steps 1~4 on page 59 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
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• if warning indication is displayed,
please see page 66.
Select a Motion image. (Continue with
steps 4-6 on page 63 to specify
the portion to be played.)
4Drag
5
6
7
A collection of still images can be edited as
sfides.
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pointer O to start position.
Drag pointer _) to end position.
Click [Preview]. (To set size/quality,
do steps 4 and 5 on page 67.)
• To save the image to your PC, click
]Save].
Click ]E-Mail] and then send the
e-mail message. (p. 65)
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to run
the PHOTOVLJ/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
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• ti warning indication is displayed,
please see page 86.
Select the Still images.
(See steps 4-6 on page 63.)
• The selected Still images are
displayed on the VideoGift screen.
Click on [Slide Edit] on the VideoGift
screen.
• The "Slide-show Edit" screen is
displayed.
Edit elides.
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• Use "Help" for detailed instructions.
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGiff] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 86.
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Select a Motion or Still image.
(See steps 4~6 or 4-6 on page 63.)
• The selected Motion or Still image is
displayed on the VideoGift screen.
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6Preview_ /
6Save
4
Press [Settings] to display the
"Compression Settings" screen.
Size of Compressed File
Image
Quality
High
Normal
Low
Image Size
352 x 288 pixeL_1176 x 144 pixels
3000 KB/min
1000 KB/min
2000 KB/min
600 KB/min
1000 KB/min
360 KB/min
Set the Image Size and Quality.
• See "Size of Compressed File" to the
teft.
6
Click [Save] to save the compressed
image to your PC.
Click [Preview] to view the
compressed Motion Image.
Click [E-mail] to send the e-mail
message.
O
Image Size
You can select the image size
(352 x 288 or 176 x 144).
O
Quality
You can select the image quality
(High, Normal, Low).
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1
This screen is displayed when an
individual frame from a moving image rite is
to be added as a still image.
2
Repeat steps 1_4 on page 59 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGifl screen.
• The image captured last iS displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 86.
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5
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Click [View Manager] to display the
View Manager screen.
Click on [Movie] to dispJay a Motion
image list on the View Manager
acFeen.
Click on [Still Mode] on the VideoGiff
screen.
Select the Motion image from the
View Manager screen, then drag and
drop the image to the "VideoGift"
screen.
• The "Select Frame" screen is
displayed.
Drag the pointer _]} to select a
desired frame.
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Click [Save] to save the compressed
image to your PC.
Click [Preview] to view the
compressed Motion Image.
Click [E-mail] to send the e-mail
message.
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A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a OV Interface
Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of editing
software companies including Canopus and Pinnacle.
Using products from these companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the
DV )nterface (i.LINK).
from these companies, please visit their websites at:
www.justedit.com
I For more detailed information regarding editing software products
www.pinnaclesys.com
[ZZZ] (
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK)
Connector
DV Interface Cabte (LLINK)
(6-to-4 pin) {not supp)ied)
PC must be equipped wJthan i.LINK terminal.
During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn
the Patmcorder off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.
• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System, do not use 2 i.LINK terminals on
your PC at the same time.
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System i.LINK (DV) operates normally with
Windows 98SE or later operating system.
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System LLINK connection may not work with
some 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).
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Before you begin
LI_ IileI.I_Iof:-)Iiik.
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By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the DV Interface Cable (F.LINK), you can
transfer Motion images and still images
saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC.
• If PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger
System does not work, please refer to
note on page 69.
• Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or
this application may shutdown during
image capture.
TM
• Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 10)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(p. 69)
TurnPalmcorder
your PC on.POWER to VCR.
Set
• Run the Software after the DV
Interface Cable (i.LINK) has been
connected to the Palmcorder.
Repeat steps 1-4 on page 59 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System.
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• When the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
is connected, the input display will
automatically become DV. If it is not
DV, please confirm the connection.
Then, ctose and restart the software.
• When using Windows XP, "Windows
Movie Maker" may open
automatically. If so, close "Windows
Movie Maker" and "Movie
Messenger", and open "Movie
STOP 2PLAY
Messenger" again.
Click • (PLAY) button on PC screen
to playback the OV tape.
• Please use the LCD monitor on the
Palmcorder or PC screen for
confirmation.
I To capture
[When
Click
Motion
selecting
images
1
Normal]
on [Normal].
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
point you wish to capture a Motion
image. Click on [STOP} to end capture.
• The image is transferred to the PC in
real time.
• The maximum capture time is approx.
3 minutes.
• When capturing data containing
changes between 12 bit and 16 bit
and/or between SP and LP mode, a
separate file will be made for each
mode.
• Please refer to pages 60-68 for other
functions.
(Continued on next page.)
3
,3Detail
4Movie
Capture
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[When selecting Detail]
• Detail mode lets you specify the start and
end frames for the video segment you
want to capture and save.
Capture
Click on [Detail].
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6
7
I To capture
[When
Still images
selecting
I
Detail]
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
point you wish to capture a Motion
image.
"rhe screen to select the _tart flame is
displayed.
Select the start frame for the
segment to be captured select one
frame, end click [Select].
• "Now Searching..." is displayed, and
the DV tape is rewound to the point
at which the capture was started.
• "Now capturing a movie." is
displayed.
Click on [Stop] to end capture.
• The screen to select the end frame Js
displayed.
Select the end frame for the segment
to be captured select one frame, and
click [Select].
• "Saving a file..." is displayed.
• The image is transferred to the PC in
real time.
[ To capture
Click on [Detail].
Click an [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].
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue
capturing images.
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, end you can playback the
saved images on the View Mar_ager.
(P. 6t)
[When
Still images
selecting
]
Normal]
Click on [Normal],
Click on [Still Capture]
at the point
you wish to capture an image.
• Repeat step 4 to continue capturing
images.
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, and you can playback the
saved images on the View Manager.
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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 Wizard" screen of Windows is displayed.
The following message O is displayed. Even so, functionality
confirmation
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
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required,
Foltow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
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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.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed. Even so, functionality
confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
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• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "CONNECT WITH PC" appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor,
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
73
Before you begin
By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the USB, you can transfer Still images
saved on the Memory Card directly to your
PC.
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• InstaLl the Palmcorder USB Device
Driver. (p. 55)
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(pp. 72, 73)
• Turn your PC on. (p. 72)
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 72, 73)
• "PLEASE WAIT', "CONNECT WITH
PC", and "STORAGE" appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
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Open My Computer.
Click [Removable Disk].
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
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Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 72, 73)
• The "Removable Disk" screen is
displayed.
• "PLEASE WAIT", "CONNECT WITH
PC", and "STORAGE" appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• Please do not change file or folder names
on the PC. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Palmcorder.
• When "ACCESS" is displayed in the
EVF or LCD monitor, please do not
remove the Memory Card or USB Cable,
or turn off the power as data may be
damaged.
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Click on [Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer] and then
[OK].
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
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You can convert the JPEG data of your PC
into DCF (Design rule for Camera File
System) data, and transfer this data to your
Palmcorder via USB.
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Set Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 57+58)
Click on "Start," "(All) Programs,"
"Panasonic,"
"Palmcorder,"
then
"File Converter 3.0."
Select and click "To resize the
image" or "To convert format for
Panasonic Digital Palmcorder."
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• To resize the image:
"[he size of images captured with the
Palmcorder can be increased or
decreased to make them suitable for
Internet and E-mail use.
• "ro convert format for Panasonic Digital
Pelmcorder:
Images can be converted to JPEG format
and to file names that can be played back
on the Palmcorder+
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When
image" selecting
"To
resize the
Select the size for the image you
want to change. Then, click on
"File select" and select the file to be
converted.
• When User Select is selected, you
can specify a size within a range of
2,048 x 1,536 ~ 64 x 48 pixels.
(Continued on next page.)
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Select the folder to which the
converted file is to be saved.
• The Conversion results screen is
displayed.
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format for Panasonic Digital
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Select the file to be converted.
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converted file is to be saved.
• The Conversion results screen is
displayed.
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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.
this first
• You have direct dial-up connection capability to the internet.
Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN).
• Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.5 or newer/Windows NetMeeting 3.01 or newer is
installed.
For Windows xp users, Windows Messenger 4.5 or newer is installed.
• It is convenient if the person you want to access is already a registered member of
Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Service.
I For Windows
XP users
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users
( Connect the Palmcorder to the PC. )
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network.
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[
connection software,
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MSN Messenger Service is run.
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Select the person to call (invite).)
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Adaptor
(supplied)
(supplied)
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Terminal
USB Terminal
I
USB Cable (supplied)
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to CAMERA.
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Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "Found New Hardware Wizard" is displayed.
The following message _) is displayed. Even so, functionality
confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
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• "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.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer
to 'q-uning Wizard" on page 81.
• 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 79.
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m
•
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.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmoorder and PC is correct, please refer
to "Tuning Wizard" on page 81.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed.
Even so, functionality confirmation has been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
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Go to step 5 below.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• "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.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer
to "Tuning Wizard" on page 81.
• When connecting for the first time using Windows 98SE or Me, the OS installation
CD may be required.
Go to step 5 below.
Connect the A/V Cable (supplied) to the Audio Adaptor (supplied).
• For PCs with no built-in mic, connecting the AN Cable (supplied) to the Audio
Adaptor (supplied), the Palmcorder replaces the mic.
• If the speaker and mic are in close proximity, howling may occur.
• 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.
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When Windows Messenger is newly installed or when run the first time, the following
settings become necessary. For more details, please read the respective Help file.
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• Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is
run.
] Before you begin
I
• Be sure you have a dial-up connection
• Referring to pages 78~79, connect the Palmcorder and PC.
Confirm that equipment is connected correctly by running the [Audio Tuning Wizard].
[p. 81)
• This feature can be used only if both parties have Windows XP.
For Windows Messenger, please refer to the Microsoft Home Page:
bttp;/iwww mfcrosoft.com/
http://www msn,cond
Turn on your PC,
Click on "Start," "All programs,"
"Windows Messenger."
• "Windows Messenger" screen is
opened.
Click on [About Windows
Messenger] in the [Help] menu.
• Confirm that your version is 45 or
newer.
• If you have a version older than 4.5,
please download the latest version
(4.5 or newer) from the Microsoft
Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn,com/
• For download and installation
instructions, please refer to Help on
fhe Home Page.
4
The first time Windows Messenger is
run, etc., fhe Setup screen is
displayed.
Click [Click here to sign in].
Please carefully read the contents and
then proceed.
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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].
Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
There are times when a Version Upgrade
/ screen will be displayed. However, if you
/ are using Windows Messenger 4.5
or newer, there is no need to upgrade.
Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the
[Tools] menu.
• You can set the volume for playback
or mic volume, etc.
• Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and
PC are connected correctly.
Select [File] -> [Add a Contact] to
register the person you wish to access
in Windows Messenger.
• Please enter the same e-mail
address that the other person has
registered with Windows Messenger.
• After registering the e-mail address of
the person you wish to access, click
on [Send E-Mail] and have the person
register your e-mail address as well.
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' [ The person calling (inviting) side
Double-click a person to call from
those currently [on-line].
• "xxxxoconversation" screen is
displayed.
1The person calling (inviting) side
Click [Start Camera] in the "xxxconversation" screen.
• A message inviting the other person
is displayed.
I The invited person side
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A message asking if the person
accepts or declines is displayed.
Click [Accept] on the screen.
• To ignore the invitation, click
[Decline].
0At this point you may proceed with
voice/video conversation.
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*.For other information about Windows
Messenger, please refer to Help.
1 When access is finished, close
Windows Messenger, then set
Palmcorder POWER to OFF.
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
WhenMSNMessenger
Service
isnewly installed or when run the first lime, the following
settings become necessary. For more details, please read the respective Help file.
• Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is
run.
[ Before you begin
]
• Be sure you have a dial-up connection.
• Referring to pages 78~79, connect the Palmcorder and PC.
Confirm that equipment is connected correctly by running the [Audio Tuning Wizard].
(p. 84)
• For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting, please refer to the Microsoft
Home Page:
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http://www.msn.cond
Turn on your PC.
Download the latest version MSN
Messenger Service (4.5 or newer)
and Windows NetMeeting (3.01 or
newer) from the Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.miereso ft.corn/
http://www.msn.cem/
• For download instructions, please
refer to Help on the Home Page.
Install the MSN Messenger Service.
, Follow the instructions on the screen.
The first time MSN Messenger Service
is run, etc., the Setup screen is
displayed.
Click [Click here to sign in].
Please carefully read the contents and
then proceed.
Type in your Sign-in name and
password.
• You'll need to gel a holmail address.
If you do not have one, click on
[Get one here].
Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
There are limes when a Version Upgrade
screen will be displayed. However, if you
are using MSN Messenger Service 4.5
or newer, there is no need to upgrade.
83
Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the
i
=l
FooLs] menu.
=l
• You can set the volume for ptayback
or mic volume, etc.
• Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and
PC are connected correctly.
Select [Tools] -> [Add a Contact] to
register the person you wish to access
in MSN Messenger Service.
• PLease enter the same e-mail
address that the other person has
registered with MSN Messenger
Service.
• After registering the e-mail address of
the person you wish to access, click
• on [Send E-Mail] and have the person
register your e-mail address as well.
....
J=l d
[ The person calling (inviting) side j
®,- _,- _.-,_
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those currently [on-line].
xxxx-conversatlon
screen is
displayed.
Double-click a person to call from
1 The person calling (inviting) side I
Click [Start NetMeeting] in the "xxxconversation" screen.
I The invited person side
I
The Instant Message screen appears
and a confirmation message is
displayed, Click on [Accept],
The NetMeeting screen is
automatically opened.
The first time Windows NetMeeting is
run, etc., the Setup screen is
displayed. Please carefully read the
contents and then proceed.
The user information, etc. is input.
Following the directions, please
1 _complete
the settings.
_/Click on [Options] in the [Tools] menu
to confirm Video Camera Properties.
• If Video is not recognized in Video
Camera Properties, select Control
Panel, System, Device Manager, and
finally Image Device for confirmation.
11E
The invited person side
]
A message asking if the person
accepts or declines is displayed.
Click [Accept] on the screen.
• To ignore the invitation, click
[Decline].
12i
The person calling (inviting]
side ]
"Incoming-Call" screen is displayed.
it} Click on [Accept].
0 r _v_on
side
LThe person calling (inviting) side J
The real-time live picture displayed in
the video camera is displayed on both
yours and the other person's window
screen.
1
• If the picture is not displayed, click
several times on the screen.
• For other information about MSN
Messenger Service and Windows
1A
NetMeeting, please refer to Help.
"Ir When access is finished, close MSN
Messenger Service and Windows
NetMeeting, then set Palmcorder
POWER to OFF.
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable
85
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o
•
JWindows 2000
n
rf
......
•
.
•
J
1
In Windows 2000, startup PHOTOVU/
MPEG4 Movie Messenger TM System.
Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the
following type of error to occur. If so, please
perform the following instructions.
Download and install Media Player (7.1 or
newer), go to
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
mediaplayer (current as of Dec. 28, 2001).
• "Windows Media. com: Download" is
opened.
Click [Download Now!] on the screen.
• The "File Download" screen is displayed.
Then, follow the instructions on the
screen.
Youcantransfer
images
fromyourPalmcorder
tapetoyourMacintosh.
• Mac OS 9.0-9.1
• iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh ® G3 with
USB porl or Power Mac" G4
• RAM: 64 MB or more
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
• USB Port
• Mouse or other pointing device
" Even if system requirements are met, there is no guarantee that the included software
will work on all personal computers.
iMac _
2
USB Terminal
USB Terminal
3
USB Cable
(supplied)
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied).
i _l;IF3
• For extended use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor as a power source.
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[:1111i_'_![_ e] t]i ul:.a
Before you begin
Set POWER to OFF before inseding a /
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 47, 48)
J
Set the Palmcorder POWER to
M-CARD.
2
Connect the Pelmcorder to your
Macintosh using the USB Cable
(supplied). (p. 87)
• "PLEASE WAIT", "CONNECT WITH
PC", and "STORAGE" is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
Double click the "Untitled"
icon.
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
Follow the instructions as they appear
on your Macintosh section screen
• Please do not change file or folder names
on the PC. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Palmcorder.
• When "ACCESS" is displayed in the
EVE or LCD monitor, please do not
remove the Memory Card or USB Cable,
or turn off the power as data may be
damaged.
ACAdaptor
with AC
PV-DACl 1A
Cable
and DC Cable
CGR-D08N1B
Pack
800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery
CGR-D16A/1B
1 6O0mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack
CGP-D28A/1B
2 800mAH/5
CGR-D53A/1K
_
PV-DRC9
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
RP-SD016BPPA
BN-SDCAPE/1B
BN-SDABPE/1B
5 30OmAH / 9 h, Battery Pack
DV Interface
(4-pin
to 4-pin)Cable (i.LINK)
PV-DDC9
PV-H150
h, Battery Pack
I_,
_
_
_
CallFor
Pricing
$69.95
$99.95
$129.95
$229.95
$55.00
IR Remote Control
$29.95
Carrying Case
$49.95
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card
Call For
Pricing
(compatible with
SD
USB Reader/Writer
MultiMediaCard)
$79.95
(compatible with
SD
PCMCIA Adaptor
MultiMediaCard)
$79.95
89
Please
photocopy
this
form
when
placing
an order.
1. Palmcorder Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Total Price
Quantity
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
6.95
Total Enclosed
3. Method of payment (check one)
[]
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
[]
VISA
Credit Card #
[]
MasterCard
Expiration Date
[]
Discover
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
First
Last
Phone #:
Day
(
)
Night
(
)
Street Address
City
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES
FOLLOWING:
YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332o5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
9O
ORDER OFFICE
_-Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF.
Insert a rigid wire, such as an
extended paper clip into point (A)
and lift cover up.
Replace bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)
(A)
Replace lens cover.
Using Tweezers or needle-nose
pliers, carefully remove bulb.
• Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
- 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.
J
This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also
contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in
your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information prease contact your local authorities, or the Electronics rndustries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>
• Model PV-DV102 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.
• Both Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are offered in a variety of
memory sizes, so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired.
91
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Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles
(1500 Ix). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, i| )))umination is more than
0,5 footcandles (5 Ix).
The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
PALMCORDSR
SETTINGS
'_{Amb_
NATURAL LIGHT
CONDITIONS
Filter
I Y,B._ C_.OR
I "ff)_A'it]F_
i
• PaTr weather, blue sky
_- IO.DOO
• Blightly cloudy sky
I g,OgO
i
7,000
• Cloudy or rainy sky
"-- 5,500
.!Range)
I'- 6,o0o
• Sunlight in clear weather at
midday
ARTIFICIALLIGHTSOURCS
COLOR
"_T
MIX_E
• Color tetevislon
Btuisb
• Fluorescent lamp (D_ylighl)
• Camera flash bulb
I'- 5,500
•A'Jerage
sunl_ht
inclealw_atber
r--S,O00
• Blue lamp for photogTapby
-- 4,500
• Fluorescent lamp (White)
-- 4,go0
I
-- 3,500
• Normal flash bulb
•Sunti_t 2 hours _ftersundse
and beforesunset
"AUTO"
• Sunlight 49 rain. lifter sunrise
and before sunset
_
- 3,200
photography
• Halogen lamp
• Sunlight 30 re}n. llffersundse
a_id before sunset
• Fluorescent lamp (Off-white)
• Tungsten lamp for
•
."INDOOR"
(Slue Filter
Range)
Wh{tish
-- 2,800
• Iodine lamp
• Tungsten
• Sunlight _l m(n. after stin_,se
and before ._clnset
lamp
Yellowish
• Acetylene lamp
• Kerosene lamp
--2,000
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• Candlelighl
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•
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•
Power Source:
Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery)
7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor)
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V
Power Consumption:
Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W)
AC Adaptor : 18 W
1 W (when not in use.)
Digital Interface
USB/i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Video Signal:
EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
Video Recording System:
Audio:
2 rotary heads, helical scanning system
Pick-Up System and Device:
Lens:
One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
10:1 zoom lens, F1:1.8 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.6 mm - 36 mm
Power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 43 mm
Viewfinder:
5.3 mm (0.21 inch) Liquid Crystal Electronic
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:
63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display
5 Ix (F1:1.8) 0.5 footcandles
Minimum Illumination Required:
12 bit (32 kHz) 4 tracks
16 bit (48 kHz) 2 tracks
Memory (Still image)
MultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card
640 x 480 pixels (NORMAL mode)
1,280 x 960 pixels (FINE mode)
Image Storage (Optional
8 MB Memory Card)
Image Format
Approx. 70 images (NORMAL mode)
Approx. 30 images (FINE mode)
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
JPEG (Design Rule for Camera File System)
32 °F~104 °F (O °C-40 °C)
10 %-75 %
Weight:
Palmcorder: 0.58
1.28
AC Adaptor: 0.16
0.35
Dimensions:
Palmcorder:
kg
Ibs.
k_
Ibs.
88.5 (W) x 74 (H) x 182 (D) mm
3-1/2 (W) x 2-7/8 (H) x 7-1/8 (D) inch
AC Adaptor: 70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
93
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i
(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder wilt not
require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads
may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged
tapes, long term use, etc. If "NEED HEAD CLEANING"
appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads
may require cleaning.
CloggedVideo Head
•
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(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning
be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact
your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to
obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic
cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the
cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head
cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.
Use this cassette only when a heacI clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
( [o] i 1_1[_1]
( (I] i I
• When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
• The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
after the tape has been completely loaded.
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When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide
angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:
• Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).
• A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.
• Two filters (optional).
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may need service. Do
not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 97.
Then, take the camcorder to a servicenter for repair.
Error No.
Description
Ull
Card Error
U12
Card Error
U13
Card Error
U14
Card/Camcorder
U15
Card Access Error
U16
Card Access Error
U30
Error other than above
"'
Dialogue Error
Ifyouhavea problem
withyourPalmcorder,
itmaybesomething
youcancorrect
yourself.
Check
thelistbelowforsymptoms
andcorrections.
_'_..1_1_
_1"_
[_tlt_;l_
No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor...
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 13, 14)
• Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR
or CAMERA. (pp. 17, 31)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 96)
• Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p. 13)
• Make sure all necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 14)
• Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 17)
Video cassette cannot be insetted...
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 13, 14)
• Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side facing out. (p. 10)
Video cassette cannot be removed...
• Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 13, 14)
No operation starts when operation
buttons are pressed...
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 96)
Recording cannot be done...
• Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 6)
• Check the Battery Indication. (p. 108)
Auto Focus does not operate...
• Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 28)
• Make sure the unit is ON and set to
CAMERA mode. (p. 17)
Sound from microphone cannot be
monitored...
• Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode.
Sound cannot be heard.,.
• Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is
set to ST1. (pp. 43, 106)
95
The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted
'_"
will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED" will appear for
5 seconds. Recording will not start.
;[_.TAPE NOT
INSERTED
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with
the cassette sliding record tab opened, '_'
will flash and
"CHECK REC TAB" will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not
start.
CHECK
RECTAB
When Audio dub is performed and the recording in other than
NTSC format, "_" will flash and "CANNOT REC" will appear for
5 seconds.
CANNOTREC
--[_
END-
"rA_E _END
INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE
NEED HEAD
CLEANING
When an incompatible tape is detected, "INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE" will appear for 5 seconds.
if the video heads require cleaning, "NEED HEAD CLEANING"
will appear for 5 seconds.
When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode
(VCR1 or VCR2), "CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)" appears
lor 5 seconds, it also appears when the Palmcorder is first turned
on.
REMOTE
CANNOT REC
LP-MODE
_, i t/
--WARNING
-/ _ i _ _*
DEW DETECTED
%\It/
-- WARNING
When the tape is about to end in REC mode, "_ END" will
flash and "TAPE END" will appear for 5 seconds.
--
/tl\\
LOW BAKERY
CLOCKBA'B'ERY
When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape,
"CANNOT REC LP-MODE" wiU appear for 5 seconds.
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, "WARNING" will
flash, "DEW DETECTED" will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds.
In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your
Palmcorder is turned ON again.
When a battery recharge is necessary, "WARNING" will
flash, "LOW BATTERY" will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (p. 108)
When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, "CLOCK
BA'N-ERY" will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery,
connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes
approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging.
INCOMPATIBLE
If yOU play a tape
DATA
recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy copy-protected data, "INCOMPATIBLE DATA" will appear.
NOSPACELEFT
When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full
Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, "NO SPACE LEFT"
appears.
DISCONNECT
DV
CABLE
If the Palmcorder is in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA
mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected,
"DISCONNECT DV CABLE" appears. In this case, remove the DV
Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder.
WRITEPROTECTED
Please
photocopy
IOM-CARD mode, this display appears if the SD Memory Card
Lock Switch is in the Lock position.
this
form
when
making
a request
for service
notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs
service.
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(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.
Request
forService
Notice:
Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to:
Panasonic Services Company
1705 N. Randal_ Road
Elgin, IL. 60123-7847
Attn: Camcorder Repair
Please write the displayed
here. (p. 94)
Self Diagnostic
number
I
I
I
97
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Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America, One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey07094
Panasonie Sales Company,
Division of Mafsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infanterfa, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
PANASONIC/QUASAR
Video Products
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as "the
Warrantor") will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge, in
the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of the original
purchase):
SERVICE
CONTACTNUMBER
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)'
(90) DAYS
Carry-In or Mail-In
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
NINETY
(90) DAYS
Carry-In or Mail-In
f-800-272-7033
Carry-In or Mailqn
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
PRODUCT
PARTS
LABOR
CAMCORDER
ONE
COD
COD
-SIX
NINETY
(90) DAYS
NINETY
(90) DAYS
ONE (1) YEAR
NINETY
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
COD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
DVDNOR
DECK
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
(1) YEAR, EXCEPT
IMAGE SENSOR
IMAGE SENSOR
(6) MONTHS
NINETY
(90) DAYS
NV MIXER
ONE (1) YEAR
NINETY
(90} DAYS
TVNCR, TV/DVE
TV/DVDNCR
COMBINATION
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT-TWO
(2) YEARS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CR] - NINETY (90) DAYS
Carry-In: 21" CRT
1-800-21t-PANA(7262)
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22" CRT and Larger
TV/HDR
COMBINATION
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT-TWO
(2) YEARS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
-SIX (6) MONTHS
B_a_
if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeab e batter es are not warranted.
T_
(if included) * New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
(if included - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.
In-home car_-m or mail-in service as applicable in the USA can be obtained during the warranty.period by
contacting a Hanasonic Services Company PASC Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter utrectory. Or call
toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASO Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto
Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed
in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended
.
only to the original.
. purchaser. Apurchasereceiptorotherproofofthedateoftheodginal
purchase ts requtres before warranty servtce ts rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur durinLqnormal use and
does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does
not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor,
or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification,
faulty installation, set-up ad ustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, malad ustment of consumer
controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightningdamage, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or renta/use of the product or serviceby anyone other than a PASO
Factory Serv center or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no exxorress
warrantiesexcemtas listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
_NCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA)RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
HIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitationof incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an impliedwarranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitationsmay not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you mayalso have other rights which vary from state to
state. If aproblem with th=sproduc[develops durlnlg or aTterthe warranty period,you may contact your
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handledto your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs
Department at the Panasomc Consumer ElectronicsCompany address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP
AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
warvid 02/12/2001
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1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only )
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
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Cypress, CA 90630
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San Diego, CA 92123
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Hollywood, FL 33020
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7850-12thAvenueSouth
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60 Glacier Drive
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Kent, WA 98032
PENNSYLVANIA
2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B
Langhorne, PA 19047
HAWAII
99-859 Iwaiwa Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone (808) 488-1996
Fax (808) 486-4369
As of Sep. 2001
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ADVERTENCIA:
PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS
ELI6CTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A
LA HUMEDAD.
Su _"°'J);'Palmcorder estA disefiada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproduccion
Est&ndar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso solo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e
inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca ",°=|)_".
PRECAUCION:
DESCARGA
PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE
EL_CTRICA,
NO QUITE LA
CUBIERTA
(O PARTE POSTERIOR).
EL APARATO
NO TIENE EN SU INTERIOR
QUE PUEDAN
SOLICITE
SER REPARADAS
PIEZAS
pOR EL USUAqRIO.
TODA REPARAGION
A PERSONAL
SERVlCIO CUALIFICAOO,
DE
Este sfmbolo tiene pot finalidad alertar al
usuario acerca de la presencia de tension
sin aislaci6n en el interior del producto que
puede tener la intensidad suficiente como
para causar descargas el_ctdcas. Por Io
tanto, hacer contacto con cuatquier pieza
en el interior de la unidad es peligroso.
Este sfrnbolo tiene pDr finalidad alertar al
usuari(_ de la presencia de importantes
instrucciones de operaciSn y
mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con
la unidad, Pot Io tanto, lea detenidamente
la literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
La etiqueta de regimen esta pegada.en la base de la cubierta del cargador.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento esta
sujeto alas dos siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar
interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia
recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:
Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontr6 que cumple con la Parte 15
de las reglas del FCC. Estos limites est&n disefiados para proveer una
protecci6n razonable contra interferencias cuando se opera en un ambiente
residencial,
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepcion de radio o televisi6n, Io cual
se puede comprobar al apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra
ubicaci6n y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al que est& utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un t_cnico experto de radio/TV
para solicitar ayuda. Puede encontrar 0til el folleto 'lnformaci6n sobre las
interferencias' disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de
interfaz blindado cuando conecte una camara de video digital a una
computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquf. Tambi_n,
cualquier cambio sin autorizaciSn o modificaciones a este equipo anularfan la
autoridad del usuario para operarlo.
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iAntes
de comenzar
Cargue la batteria. (P_gina 13.)
1
Film de
• Retire la pel{cula
protectora antes de
utilizarlo.
Coloque la bateria y desl{cela
hacia arriba haeta que se quede
bioqueada con un elic.
11
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Eeta videoc_mara contiene un sistema de ejecuci6n facil del cassette. Por
eso, es fa.cil de introdueiro sacar el cassette aunque est_ montado sobre un
trfpode. (P_gina 7.)
Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentaci6n
(POWER) a la posici6n
VCR o CAMERA.
Presione LCD-OPEN y abra
completamertte el monitor LCD.
Deslice el interruptor de
expulsion de cinta (TAPE
EJECT) para abrir la tapa del
--
5
Presione la marca PUSH TO CLOSE
(EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) para
cerrar la tapa del compartimiento del
cassette.
ill compartimento del cassette.
"I' Introduzca un cassette con
la parte de la ventana hacia
arriba.
• Asegurese de que la
_eng(_etade grabaci6n este
cerrada. (Pagina 6.)
101
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abjerto, el visor se DESACTIVA autom&ticamente.
2
Ajuste el interruptor de
alimentacibn (POWER) a la
posicibn CAMERA.
Ajuste el control Ide ajuste
de vision segt_n Io desee.
Visor
180 ° ,
Monitor LCD
Presione el boton de grabacion/
pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la
grabacion.
Vuelva a pulsar el bot6n de
grabacion/pausa (REC/PAUSE) para
hacer una psusa en la grabaci6n.
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totatmente
abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA automaticamente.
2
Presione el bot6n de apertura del
LCD (LCD-OPEN) para des bloquear
el monitor LCD, Balancde abridndolo
completamente y ajuste el &ngulo.
_-Antes de comenzar
Cargue la batteda, (P&gina
Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentaci6n
(POWER) a la
posici6n VCR.
Presione el boron de apertura del LCD (LCD-OPEN)
pars des bloquear el monitor LCD. Balanc_e
abriendolo completamente y ajuste el dngulo.
3
rebobinado
rebobinar la cinta.
Presione el bot6n de
reproduccion (PLAY)
para reproduoir la cinta.
Presione el bot6n de
parada (STOP) para
detener la reproducci6n.
_Antes de comenzar
• Cargue la batterfa. (Pagina t 3.)J
*Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Mernoria SD (Pagina 91 .)
• Aseg_rese de introducir la Tarjeta de memoria antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot.
(PAgina 47.)
A continuaoi6n se indiean una lista de Tarjetas de Memoria soportadas por esta unidad.
Boton para la protecci6n de copia de la tarjeta de memoria SD
La tarjeta de memoria SD tiene un boton para la protecci6n de copia, Deslice
el bot6n hacia la direcci6n de LOCK para prevenir una copia o cambio de la
estructura de la tarjeta.
otSn para la protecci6n de copia
Ajuste
de alimentacibn
(POWER) a la
posicion OFF.
Deslice el bot6n CARD EJECT
para abrir la tapa del
compartimiento de la tarjeta de
memoria.
Introduzca la tarjeta de memoria
hasta que se coloque en su sitio
con un clic.
Para quitar la tarjeta de memoria...
Presione aquf para guitar
la tarjeta.
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--P"
Cierre la puerta de M-CARD.
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POWER
_
Seguro M-CARD
esquina recortada
• Deslizando el seguro M-CARD a la
posicion LOCK, evitara que POWER gire
per error a la posicion M-CARD al
cambiar POWER a CAMERA.
• AI Jnsertar la tarjeta de memoria, insertela
con la esquina recortada hacia abajo tal
coma se indica en la figura anterior.
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QOFF
_SAIC
MIRROR
STROBE
SLIM
TRAIL
STRETCH
OPROG.
(p. of
23)the 5 Program AE
To selectAEone
modes. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode.
OCINEMA
(p. 22)
When set to ON, you can record a
picture compatible with a wide-screen
TV equipped with an $2 picture
terminal.
MAGICPIX
-DZ_IeOFF
DZO_4t
_2
• pROGRESSIVE
OOFF
ON
.SELECT:ROTATE
JOG
KEY
.SET
:PUSH
JOG
KEY
WIPE
MIX
PInP
,EXIT
:pUSH
MENU
KEY
CINEMA
IOFF
.SELECT:ROTATE
-SET
:PUSH
*EXIT
AUD I O- RECel
SHUTTER
i NDEX
$ELF-REC
MENU
2bit
Q
KEY
KEY
OAUDIO-REC
(p. 43)
12 bit: The sound is
12 bit]32 kHz
16 bit: The sound is
16 bit/48 kHz
mode.
KEY
16bit
:PUSH
:PUSH
ON
ON
JOG
KEy
JOG
MENU
KEY
KEY
j
O
D.FUNCTION (pp. 40, 42)
To select one of the 10 digital
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
_ID.ZOOM
(p. 39)
To select D.ZOOM1 (from 10X to 25X)
or D.ZOOM2 (from 10X to 700X).
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital zoom.
O!PROGRESStVE
IP"lg)
When set to ON, still pictures
recorded in the
mode.
recorded in the
high-quality
OINDEX
DAY:
OFF
eON
ODAY
2HOUR
NORMALeM
I RROR
ZOOM -M I C eOFF
WIND.CUT
eOFF
-SELECT:ROTATE
.SET
-EXIT
ON
JOG
JOG
:PUSH
OREC-SPEED
(pp. 6, 17)
SP:Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on a
80 minute tape.
taken
with PhotoShot are recorded with a
higher resolution than with normal
PhotoShot.
An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording.
2 HOUR:An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after a lapse of more than
2 hours.
_]ISHUTrER
(pp. 19, 47 I
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
a visual shutter effect and click sound.
_)SELF-REC
(p. 21)
NORMAL: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is the
same as it will be recorded.
MIRROR:
During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is
horizontally reversed.
OWIND-CUT
(p. 30)
1-oreduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone.
_ZOOM-MIC
(p. 20)
When set to ON, the microphone's
directional angle and sensitivity vary
according to the zoom operation.
_REMOTE
VCRI:
DVCR1
II_FF
_E_p
.SEL_CT:ROTAIE
.SEX
:PUSH
.EXIT
:PUSH
VCR7
ON
JOG
JOG
MENU
M_MORy
--C.R_S_T
.OAT_[TIME
QOFF
OFF
eD/T
_Y
KEY
KEY
T.CD_E
QN
DATE
ON
,CLQC_.SETQOFF
+SELECT:ROTATE
-SET
:PUSH
+EXIT
:pUSH
(p. 9)
To receive signals from the
Remote Centre(, set to VCRI.
VCR2: To rote(re sicjnats from
the Remote Control, set to
VCR2.
OFF: To prevent reception of
signals from the Remote
Control.
JOG KEY
JOG KEY
MENU KEY
BRIGHTNESS
LOf/llll
_-----HtG_
_CO
COLOR
LOWJJII_----HIGH
BRIOH_NES_
EVF
_C,RESET
(p. 109}
Setting to ON resets _he counter to
ZG_'O.
L_IIfI_---HIGH
• SELECT:PUSH
,SET
• EXIT
:ROTATE
:PUSH
Palmcorder will beep:
Once when you start recording
Twice when you stop recording
Repeatedly when warning of
unusual conditions.
(pp. 96, 97)
_OlSPLAY
(p. 109)
TO select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on
the LCD Monitor or in the viewf)nder.
f
LCD
B¢.EP
Set to ON to hear beep when starting
and stopping camera recording or
when unusual conditions occur. To
cancel the beep, set Io OFF.
_OG
JC_G
MENU
_
KEy
KEY
_i_DATErrlME
{p, t08)
The date a.nd time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
_)CLOCK-SET
(p, 15)
When set to ON,
the date and time
can be set on the screen.
_i_ LCD/EVF SETTING (p. 18)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
ad usting the LCD brightness,
color love, and the EVF br ghtness.
_TtTLF__o.
Photo Title261
is recorded.
_= rTo
MODE
se(eet
(p,one
26) of the 2 Photo Title
modes.
105
REC-SPEED (p. 6)
SP: Normal recording speed
mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape.
_AUDIO-DUB
(p. 43) "ON" in the Menu
Set to AUDIO-DUB
OSD to use the Audio Dub feature.
AUDIO-OUB
OFF
,SELECT:ROTATE
• SET
-EXIT
:pUSH
:PUSH
-AUDIO
_REMOTE
B,SEARCH
SpEE
_
KEY
JOG
MENU
KEy
KEy
ST2
MIX
OOFF
VCR1
OOFF
VCR2
ON
:PUSH
D
JOG
OSTI
,SELgCT:ROTATE
• SET
*PUSH
,EXIT
ON
JOG
JOG
KEy
KEy
MENU
KEY
FAST
ONORM
SLOW
• SET
:PUSH
JOG
KEy
• EXIT
:PUSH
MENU
KEy
_AUDIO
(p. 44)
To select the desired audio playback
mode after performing audio dubbing
in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only).
ST1 : The original sound alone is
played back.
ST2 : The dubbed sound alone is
played back.
MIX : The original sound and the
dubbed sound are played back
together.
OREMOTE
(p. 9)
VCR1 : To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCRI.
VCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2.
OFF : To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.
D.FUNCTION (p. 42)
To select one of the 6 digital
functions.
OB.SEARCH
(Blank Search) (p. 32)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
_SPEED
(p. 37)
In Strobe Multi mode, used to select
the interval at which a succession of
still screens are captured from the
playback picture.
FAST : Every 0.3 seconds
NORM : Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW : Every 1.0 seconds
_D.EFFECT
(p. 42)
To select one of the 2 digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.
_
OINDEX
(pp. 35, 36)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
PHOTO: To search for Photo shot
pictures.
SCENE: To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
D.ZOOM (p. 40)
Set to ON to double the size of e
playback image. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
zoom.
DISPLAY (p. 109)
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on the
LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
_C.RESET
OATEITIME
MEMORY
QOFF
T.COOE
ON
OFF
• D/T
OATE
/CLO_K-_ET.DFF
ON
.SELECT:ROTAT_
,SET
:PUSH
• EXtT
:PUSH
LCD
LCD
[VF
JOG
JOG
K£Y
KEY
MENU
KEY
_)
DATE/TIME
108)
The date and(p.
t(me
can be set and
displayed on the screen.
_)CLOCK-SET
(p. 15)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.
_RIGHTHESS
L_WIIII----HIGH
COLOR
LOWilII-,---HIGH
OLCD/EVF
SE'1-I'tNG
(P- 18)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, color
leve_, and the EVF brightness.
BRIGHTNESS
LOWIfH-----HIGH
,SELECT:PUS_
,SET
.EXTX
C.RESET (p. 109)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
:ROTATE
:pu_R
JOG
KEY
JOG
MENU
KEY
KEY
[ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ]
MODE
OREC
(p. 47)
To select Photo Rec Mode,
JQG KEY
[ Photo Play Mode Menu Screen
]
ODISPLAY
(p. 111)
Select to OFF to cancel all Displays
on the screen.
NO.
ODCF
(pp. 49, 111)
Select to OFF to canoe( DCF (Desigr_
rule for Camera Fire system) No. on
the screen.
_)
_DCF
/DPOF
_o.
QOFF
_OFF
QOFF
ON
OH
ON
DPOF (pp, 53, 111)
When set to ON, information of the
(mage to be printed and the number of
prints desired (OPOP data) is written
to the Memory Card.
_VARIABLE
(p. 53)
When set to ON, you cae select
images recorded on the Memory Card
and set the number of prints desired.
OALL1
(p. 53)
When set to ON, the number of prints
recorded on the Memory Card is
collectively set to 1.
OALL0
(p. 53)
When set to ON, the currently set
number of prints is set to 0.
107
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.
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O--
O
Battery Remaining
_)
Oate and Time |ndication
(Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107)
As shown below, the date and time
indication changes each time DATE/TIME
is selected from the Palmcorder's MENU
(Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107} or the DATE/
TIME Button is pressed on the remote.
FULL
O
Tape Remaining
(AY-DVM30£A)
RO:30
(AY-DVM6OEA)
1
-RO:00-
"
RI_O0
1
_'R :
-
,_X DATE/TIME
• It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
OFF
_
CINEMA Indication
(Menu OSD: p, 104)
_
Digital Zoom and other Digital
Functions (Menu OSD: p. 104)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated.
O
Playback Effect (Menu OSD: p. 106)
This display appears when SEPIA or
MONO is selected in VCR menu.
O
Volume Display (p. 32)
The volume bar appears when the
volume of the built-in speaker is being
adjusted.
108
DATE
_Tape
Speed Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
Indicates the tape speed
(SP or LP).
_MNL
Indication (pp. 27-30)
This display appears when AUTO/
MANUAL is pressed to MANUAL.
WARNING Indication (pp. 96, 97)
The warning displays appear in the
EVF and the LCD monitor.
O
Display ON/OFF and Counter/rime Code
The indication switches as shown
below when the desired "DISPLAY"
mode is selected from the menu.
(Menu OSD: pp. 105, 107)
• When OFF is selected, all displays
are turned off.
LinearTime Counter MemoryCounter
t
Time Code
Memory Counter M 0:00:00
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
• previously set to M 0:00:00 during audio
dub, fast forward, or rewind.
Time Code 0h00m00s00f
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames = 1 second).
• This display cannot be reset.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Display rnust be set to ON for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications
to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel
when selected.
• C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY
is set to OFF and T.CODE.
_1
Tape Mode Indications
REC
Recording.
PHOTO
PhotoShot recording.
PAUSE
Paused during recording.
D
Playback.
II
Still.
ID
Slow (forward).
Slow (reverse).
Frame Advance (forward).
lid
<111
Frame Advance (reverse).
RD
Repeat Playback.
CHK
Recording Check.
FF
Fast forward.
REW
Rewind.
D(>
FF Search.
<3<3
REW Search,
BLANK
Blank Search.
SEARCH
index Search.
109
IOhOOmOOsOOf
o•
Zoom Magnification Level (p. 39)
O
O
Digital EIS Indications (p. 41)
This display appears when EIS is
pressed.
Backlight Indication (p. 22)
This display appears when BACK
LIGHT is pressed.
_
PROGRAM-AE Indication (p, 23)
_
Manual Focus Indication (p. 28)
O
White Balance Indication (p. 27)
O
Shutter Mode Indication (p. 29)
_lris
Indication (p. 30)
O
Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 104)
This display appears when ZOOMMIC is set to ON.
OUght
Indication (p. 8)
This dispiay appears when LIGHT is
set to ON.
WIND-CUT Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
This display appears when WIND-CUT
is set to ON.
Progressive Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 104)
This display appears when
PROGRESSIVE is set to ON.
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[ Photo Rec Mode ]
[ Photo
_BACK
Play Mode ]
_
NEXT_
-0
• DELETE:M-DEL
•
[ Photo
O
D- 000
e,
t
Play Mode
/
]
image Page Remaining Indication
(p. 47)
• Image pages (eft in selected mode.
"000" flashes when memory is full.
• Memory capacity provided all
pictures are taken in the same mode:
"NORMAL" mode
.-,,. Approx. 70 images
(Supplied 8 MB Memory Card)
"FINE" mode
•-_ Approx. 30 images
(Supplied 8"MB Memory Card)
_REC
MODE
• NORMAL or FINE mode,
• image Size:
"NORMAL" mode
640 x 480 pixels
"FINE" mode
-_. 1 280 x 960 pixels
_
Recording
Mode
POWER is set
to PICTURE•
_
Directly/Image
Number
_DCF
NO. (Design rule for Camera
File system) Indication
(Menu OSD: p, 107)
O
DPOF Indication (p. 53)
_
Multi Image Playback page number
O
Currently selected image is
underlined in green
111
Built.
Capsule 2-Way
Microphone
System
Lens
Remote Sensor_
p. 8.
Attachment Ring
p. 7.
pp. 13, 14.
Built-in Lig
pp. 8,91,
Door
p. 12.
JOG KEY
pp. 15, 16.
M.FOCUS DIAL
p. 28.
M-CARD
p. 12_
p. 32.
Speaker
POWER
(VCR°OFF.
CAMERAoM-CARD)
pp. 10, 11, 12.
.Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
p. 7.
Hand Strap
M-CARD Lock
p. 7.
p, 12.
Cassette
Compartment
Cover
p. 7.
LCD
Crystal Display)
Monitor
pp. 10, 11, 18, 31.
pp. 7, 10.
DV Input/Output
Connector
pp. 46, 69.
DC IN Terminal
). 14.
Electronic_'--_
Viewfinder (EVF)
p. 11.
MENU
pp. 15, 16.
pp. 19, 47, 48.
t.OOM
pp. 20, 39.
VOLUME
p. 32.
AN Output--\
Connector
pp. 38, 78.
PHONE
p. 31.
p.
FOCUS
p. 28.
AUTO/MANUAL_
pp. 27~30.
FADE
p. 24.
REC
7.
PAUSE
pp. 33, 44, 46.
CAMERA STILL
p. 25.
M-DEL
pp. 50, 51, 52.
p. 46.
LIGHT
PLAY
11,31.
M-PLAY
pp. 49, 50.
MULTI
p. 37.
p. 8.
STOP
EIS
p. 41.
pp. 11, 31.
M-STOP
pp. 49-52.
pp. 11, 31.
RECORDING
p, 21.
Vision
Adjl
pp. 11,17.
CHECK
FF
p. 33.
BACK LIGHT
p. 22.
Receptacle
POWER Lam
p. 17.
REC/PAI
pp. 11, 17.
113
•
"
•
•
U
AC Power Cord
pp. 13, 14.
POWER Lamp
pp. 13, 14.
CHARGE Lamp
p. 13.
DC Output
Connector
p. 14.
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- CAUTION:
This unit wil_ operate on 110/120/
220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor
may be required for voltages other
than 120V AC. Please contact either
a local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance in selecting
an alternate AC plug.
We recommend using the accessory
power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in
an area which has special AC
outlets.
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DATE/TIME
pp. 8, 108.
pp. 8, 19.
DISPLAY C
pp. 8, 38.
pp. 8, 17.
A.DUB
pp. 8, 43.
pp. 8, 20.
SPKR VOL +/pp. 8, 32.
COUNTEPJTC
pp. 8, 109.
RESET
pp. 8, 44.
REWIND/SEARCH
pp. 8, 33.
MENU
pp. 8, 15, 16, 44.
pp. 8, 46.
_
SEARCH
pp. 8, 33.
_PLAY
pp. 8, 31,46.
REVERSE SLOW/
F, ADV
pp. 8, 34, 35.
_RWARD SLOW/
F. ADV
pp. 8, 34, 35.
REVERSE INDEX
SEARCH
pp. 8, 35, 36.
FORWARD INDEX
SEARCH
pp. 8, 35, 36.
STOPpp. 8, 31, 46.
SET
pp. 8, 15, 16.
PAUSE
pp. 8, 33, 46.
SEL
pp. 8, 15, 16.
F
A
AC Adaptor ... 6, 13, 14,
Accessories (Optional).
Acoeesodes (Supplied)...
AN Cable ........... 6, 38,
Audio Adaptor ........... 6,
Audio Dubbing ........ 43,
AudioNideo Fade In/Out
,._ ...................................
,99
89
6
78
78
44
24
B
Backlight ....................... 22
Battery Pack. 6, 10, 13, 89
Battery Remaining
}ndication .................. 108
Battery Warning ............ 96
Before Requesting Service
................................ 94, 95
Blank Search ................ 32
Built-in Light .................... 8
C
Card PhotoShot ............ 47
CD-ROM ................... 6, 55
CINEMA Mode .............. 22
Cleaning Care for
Video Heads ............... 94
CJock Battery ................ 96
Clock Set ...................... 15
Concerning the Memory
Card (Optional) ........... 91
Connecting Earphone ... 31
Copying from Digital
Equipment ..................... 46
Copying your Tapes ...... 45
D
Date and Time Indication
.................................... 108
DC Power Cable. 6, 14, 89
Delete All Image Pages ... 51
Delete Sf_ac_ic Images.... 50
DEW Indication ............. 96
Digital E.I.S ................... 41
Digital FunCtions ........... 42
Digital PhotoShot TM Mode
................................. ,.... 19
Digital Video Cassette Tape
........................................
6
Digital Zoom ............ 39_40
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
.......................... 46, 69, 89
DPOF Setting ................ 53
E
Easy Cassette Eject ....... 7
Erase Protection Tab ....... 6
EVF/LCD Monitor Indications
............................ 108-111
Fe_t_rwardlRewind Check ..33
Focus ............................ 28
Formatthe Memory Card .... 52
Frameby Frame Advance ... 35
H
Hand Strap ...................... 7
High Speed Shutter ...... 29
How to remove the Sensor
tag ................................. 6
I
important Safeguards ..... 3
Index of Controls. t 12-114
Index Search ........... 35, 36
iris ................................. 30
J
Jog Search .................... 36
L
LCD/EVF Setting .......... 18
Lens Cap .............. 6, 7, 17
Lens Cap Strap ........... 6, 7
Limited Warranty ........... 98
M
MagicPix TM Images ....... 40
Memory Counter ......... 109
Memory Stop Editing .... 44
MENU OSD ......... 104-107
Memory Card (Optional)
............................ 6,12,89
O
On-ScreenDisplay(OSD)
................................ 96, 97
P
Palmcorder File Converter
................................ 75, 76
Palmcorder USB Device
Driver/SD Drive ..... 72-74
Photo Title ..................... 26
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger TM System
................................ 57_68
Picture in Picture (PinP)
......................................
25
Playback Still Images ... 49
Playback using the LCD
Monitor ........................ 31
Precautions ..................... 4
Program AE .................. 23
Progressive PhotoShot TM
Mode ........................... 19
Q
Quick Guide ...... 10, 11, 12
R
Rapid Visual Search ..... 33
Recording Check .......... 21
Recording images From
a Tape ......................... 48
Recording Still Pictures ... 21
Remote Control (Optional)
.................. 6, 8, 9, 89, 114
Remote Controlling Two
Palmcorders .................. 9
Repeat Playback ........... 32
Replacing the Bulb ....... 91
RequestforServiceNotice .... 97
S
Safety Pracautions .......... 2
Self Recording .............. 21
Servicenter List ............. 99
Shoulder Strap ............ 6, 7
Simple Recording .,. t7, 18
Slow Motion Playback .. 34
Spanish Quick Use Guide
............................ 100-103
Specifications ............... 93
STILL Picture ................ 33
Strobe Multi Mode ......... 37
Supplying Power ..... 13, 14
T
Table of Contents ............ 5
Tape Remaining Indications
.................................... 108
Tape Speed ..................... 6
Tape Warning ................ 96
Transferring Your Images
(Macintosh) ........... 87, 88
Transferring Your Images
(Windows) ....... 54, 55, 56
Transferring Your Images
(i.LiNK) IWindows)., 69~71
U
USB Cable .... 6, 57, 72, 78
Usingthe PalmcorderMenu ... 16
V
Variable Speed Search. 34
VHF ConnectingCable ....... 45
Volume Display ..... 32, 108
W
Warning Indications ...... 86
Web Camera ........... 77-85
White Balance .............. 27
WIND-CUT .................... 30
Z
Zoom In/Out .................. 20
Zoom Microphone ......... 20
115
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One PanasonicWay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic
Sales Company
("PSC"),
Division of Matsushita
Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Kin. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
Printed in Japan
LSQT0574A
SO 102A0