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Philips PV-GS55 Camcorder User Manual

1. O Picture Size When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1 File Number Q Folder File Number When Picture Playback Mode is selected at Step 1 File Name When MPEG4 Playback Mode is selected at Step 1 3 Press the II B 44 9 Button to select a desired file eThe selected file is marked with a frame 4 Press either the ENTER Button or the MULTI Button 9 e The selected file is shown on the entire screen eFor other notes concerning this item see 67 Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode e Each of the pictures are played back for several seconds To Pause the Slide Show Press the I Button eThe SLIDETMI Indication is displayed To Stop the Slide Show Press the Bl Button e For other notes concerning this item see 68 4 Playback Mode Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Card 1 Recording Mode Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Card Recording Mode Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title Tape Playback Mode Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback Mode eThe title is stored eTo perform Photoshot again select RETURN 4 Select LUMINANCE and press the ENTER Button 145 then press the PP B
2. Email MENU ESIT 2 Select the file to be locked and press the ENTER Button 14 eThe selected file is locked and the O Indication appears Repeat this procedure to lock 2 or more files ePress the ENTEH Button again to cancel eThe SD Memory Card has a write protection switch 68 e For other notes concerning this item see 68 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card Using the Palmcorder you can delete the files recorded on a Card After the file is deleted it cannot be restored To Select and Delete Files or Titles 1 Set PICTURE MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU gt gt DELETE gt gt FILE BY SEL gt gt YES eTo erase a title in PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU select TITLE BY SEL 2 Select the file you wish to delete and press the ENTER Button 14 e The selected picture is marked with a frame eTo erase 2 files or more repeat this step 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 PHOTO SHOT A verification message appears Playback Mode 4 Select YES and press the ENTER Button 14 eThe selected file is deleted from the Card e f NO is selected the file selection is cancelled To Select and Delete All Files 1 Set PICTURE MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU gt gt DELETE gt gt ALL FILES gt gt YES eA verification message appears 2 Select YES and press the ENTER Button 14 e All files of Picture MPEG4 Playback Mode are erased e A lo
3. 82 aD Date Time Indication sssusssss 62 Date Time Setting sssssuuusss 24 Digital Effects tilo cos 35 Digital Still Picture oooccccccccnonccnnncnnno 26 Digtal A a a 29 DPOF Seting oa 43 DUBDDINO EE 47 48 DV STUDIO 3 1E SE eeeseeeeee 53 ME Erasure Prevention Slider 18 ar gl elle 34 A a E E 30 SI ul e 44 BG G 726 Audio Decoder sssssss 54 a Image Stabilizer Function 29 Index Search NEE 39 Initializing the Modes sss 62 e GE 34 D LOD Monitor viciosos 19 72 Limited Warranty Canada 83 Limited Warranty USA 81 LOCK SOUNO cerdas duces cues rat 43 Low Light Mode A 32 aM Macro Close up cooocccccccccooccnnnnnononaconnnnnnnnnnnnnnos 28 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Meg E 14 MagicPix Function 30 Manual ee TEE 34 Memory Card 18 Menu Screen ccccoooccnnncncnonccnnnonnnnnnconnnnnannnnnnnnos 20 MICrODNO DE nC 29 Miror ee TEE 35 MIDEMOO m tooo 35 MOSAIC oro s olo C 35 Moving Picture MPEGA Recording 27 MPEG4 Playback Mode 40 Multi Picture Mode 35 BN Negative Mode sesessess 35 g P Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
4. 0O Pentium Il based PC or equivalent 63 Pentium Il 300MHz or higher recommended Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 pixels or more QuickTime and or VRML viewer needed RAM 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Free hard disk space At least 625 MB Other requirements Mouse For Macintosh OS Mac OS 9 X CPU PowerPC Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 pixels or more QuickTime and or VRML viewer needed RAM 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Free hard disk space At least 300 MB e This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation connection and start up Please read the Help messages of your software for how to use the ArcSoft Software Suite B Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite For Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive 2 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu DA Sas A 3 Select the desired language on the Choose Setup Language dialogue and click OK e Installation begins e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions elf a language other than the OS language is selected the characters may not be presented correctly 4 When the component selection screen is displayed check the software to be installed and click Next 5 A
5. Ss Recording Mode Adjusting White Balance Manually White Balance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and adjust so that the white color will become pure white The Palmcorder determines the hue of light that comes through the Lens and White Balance Sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This function is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment For light outside the functional Auto White Balance Adjustment range use the Manual White Balance Adjustment Mode 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL _ AUTO y S gt MANUAL al Hhrocus q e eThe MNL Indication appears 2 Press the ENTER Button 14 eThe AWB Indication appears 3 Press the gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button until the 4 amp 4 Indication is displayed MNL P NEA 4 Point the Palmcorder at a full screen white subject 5 Keep pressing ENTER Button until the 24 Indication stops flashing To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the gt gt Button 13 or lt lt Button until the AWB Indication is displayed Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO B About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor 33 determines the nature of the light source during recording e Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording because White Balance will not function normally eThe red light from the Recording Lamp will be reflect
6. Writing Printing Data on a Card DPOF Setting DPOF Setting Printing data DPOF Settings such as the number of images to be printed can be written to the Card DPOF means Digital Print Order Format 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 2 Set PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt EDITING gt gt DPOF SET gt gt YES gt gt VARIABLE GDPOF SETTING e y deii 640 640 640 el us 640 DENTER MATASE e When all images are not printed select ALL 0 3 Select a desired picture and press the ENTER Button 14 eThe selected picture is marked with a frame eThe number of prints set by DPOF is displayed 4 Press the gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button to select the number of pictures to be printed and press the ENTER Button 14 e Indication is displayed in the picture set 62 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 and press the MENU Button when the setup is completed To Verify DPOF Setting Select VERIFY in Step 2 The pictures for which 1 or more print is set in DPOF are played back continuously e For other notes concerning this item see 68 Protecting the Files on a Card Lock Setting Precious files recorded on a Card can be locked to prevent accidental erasure Even if files are locked the files will be deleted if the Card is formatted 1 Set PICTURE MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU gt gt EDITING gt gt FILE LOCK gt gt YES
7. 4 While pressing the REC Button 58 press the PLAY Button 76 Or while pressing the REC Button 10 press the BACK LIGHT Button 11 on the Palmcorder MULTI P IN P OREC A A DUB C ced f amp REW BCE mm PAUSE STILL ADV coms ri INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M TESE e When recording on a card press the PHOTO SHOT Button or the Recording Start Stop Button 5 Press the IH Button or BI Button to stop recording FF 0 gt Other Equipment 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback e For other notes concerning this item see 69 Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment such as another Palmcorder of the same format model that has a DV input output terminal and using a 4 pin to 4 pin DV Interface cable PV DDC9 PV DDC9 K optional high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode Player Recorder 1 Insert the Cassette and set to Tape Playback Mode Player 2 Press the gt Button 76 to start playback MULTI Geer REC A DUB e po NY amp REW PLAY FEIS IE n STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M pa g Recorder 3 While pressing the REC Button 58 press the PLAY Button 76 Or while pressing the REC Button 10 press the BACK LIGHT Button 11 on the Palmcorder e Recording starts To Stop Dubbing Press
8. P Playing back the File kk Selecting the next file When you tap this button during playback you can search the next file and when you keep pressing it cue playback is activated Selecting the previous file When you tap this button during playback you can search the beginning of the file and when you keep pressing it review playback is activated B Stop playing back Ii Pause playing back Before Use Before Use Standard Accessories Illustrated are accessories supplied with the Palmcorder VFC3778 1 AC Adaptor DC Cable and AC Cable 76 CAUTION This unit will operate on 110 120 220 240 V AC An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC 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 2 Battery Pack e 3 Remote Controller and Button Type Battery 14 4 Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic 14 5 Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord 77 6 AV Cable 45 7 S Video Cable 45 8 Shoulder Strap 77 9 SD Memory Card 8 10 USB Connection Kit USB Cable and CD ROM 49 11 Cleaning Cloth Controls and Components B Palmcorder 1 LCD Monitor Open Knob OPEN V 79 2 LCD Monitor 19 72 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be som
9. 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 19W DC Output DC 7 9 V 1 4 A Palmcorder Operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery Charging Dimensions 2 40 W X 1 26 H X 3 58 D inch 61 W X32 H x 91 D mm Weight Approx 0 24 Ibs 110 g Weight and dimensions are approximate values Specifications may change without prior notice 76 Others Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory Card optional PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY se s e m NC UN NUN NE rs d Se JL E wwe so ww ve mae soo ve 39e ass e 3m 79e stas j sm roo wee eThese figures vary depending on the subject being photographed Maximum recording time of MPEG4 moving picture on an SD Memory Card optional PICTURE SIZE 320x240 QVGA 176x144 QCIF MPEG4 MODE EN FINE NORMAL ECONOMY we m m m m 7 eme me amn emn tem ae cm m ome IE om om 0 ome Mime eme orn emn Mme mone ms omn ome a 1h10min 10h10min eMaximum Continuous Recording Time Approximately 120 minutes e 1h10min indicates 1 hour and 10 minutes e The numbers shown in the table are approximations 27 Ja Others Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory t i Description ds Z AC Adaptor with AC Cable PV DAC13 2 CGA DUO7 PV DDC9 For USA DV Interface Cable i LINK PV DDC9 K For Canada w 4 pin to 4 pin PV DRC10 For USA LES IR Remote Control RP SD064BP
10. 79 EE eebe ee 26 Picture Playback Mode 40 Picture in Picture Mode 36 Playback Digital Effects 40 Playpack ZOO EE 39 Playing Back on Your TV 45 Portait MOOG atar Eege ER Progamm AE EE 32 Mo Quick Stari s t etes 28 mR RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 27 Recording Check oooooooccccccnccccccncconnnnncncnnncnnos 25 Recording Speed coooooooccccccnccccccnnccnnnnacacannnnnos 24 Remaining Tape Time 61 Remote Controller sseeesssssses 14 Repeat Playback esses 67 Request for Service Notice USA Only 80 Review Playback 37 84 ms SD Memory Card 59 Self Recording aia 27 Self timer Recording ccccccccccccccnonnaccccnnnnnos 28 ele DEE 35 Shutter Speed uk ENNER ENNER EEN 34 Slide SNOW ti le bolt 41 Slim Mode oooooccnnccccccncccccnnncnonccnncnocnnononcnncnnononos 35 Slow Motion Playback 38 Son Ski PUNCHON eege 31 Solarisation Mode essssss 35 Sound We EE 37 SPILP ee EE 24 Sports Mode A o essei tea eet ded 32 Spotlight Mode corsa 32 Still Advance Playback 38 Stretch Mode ccooccccccccccnnononccnnononccnncncnnonononnns 35 Strobe Mode 35 Surf amp Snow Mode coocccccccocccncccccccnnccnccnnconnnss
11. MIC eWhen connecting an external microphone or audio equipment to this jack the built in microphone does not operate eWhen connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to this jack and the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate 26 eWhen connecting the pin plug of the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to this jack plug it in as far as it goes eA compatible plug in powered microphone can be used Please consult your dealer for more information e The microphone may make noises depending on the type used In this case we recommend using the battery with the Palmcorder to reduce noises instead of the AC adaptor 35 Audio Video Input Output Jack AV IN OUT 45 Headphone Jack PHONES eConnecting an AV Cable to this jack activates the Palmcorder s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it eWhen connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this jack plug it in as far as it goes eWhen using headphones set AV JACK of the AV IN OUT or INITIAL sub menu to OUT PHONES If you set AV JACK to OUT you may hear noises on the right DV Terminal DV A8 eConnect this to the digital video equipment C37 X 38 39 40 41 42 Viewfinder 79 72 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen However this is not a malfunction and does
12. e When setting the Iris manually the Backlight Compensation Function does not work e By operating the OFF ON Switch the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled B MagicPix Functions e n a bright place such as outdoors the recorded picture may become whitish e n a dark place the recorded picture is presented in a time lapse like manner e Adjust the Focus manually e The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off eThe RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Function cannot be used e White Balance cannot be set eThe shutter speed cannot be adjusted eThe Image Stabilizer Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT1 cannot be set e When recording with the MagicPix Function it is recommended that you use the tripod eThe MagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD longer up to 30 times longer than usual so that the dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eyes can be recorded brightly For this reason a bright dots may be seen but this is not a malfunction eThe Image Stabilizer Function does not work In this case the EIS Indication flashes eThe Soft Skin Function and the Backlight Compensation Function cannot be changed E Wind Noise Reduction Function e t does not work with the microphone on the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic nor an external microphone e When it is set to ON directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to r
13. or lt J Indication appears e When the al Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction When the Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the forward direction Scenes recorded in the SP Mode are played back at approximately 1 5th of the normal speed Scenes recorded in the LP Mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 76 elf the Palmcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for more than 10 minutes the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Palmcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback cat QaA REW PLAY Fi a E Ses w gt PA e ADV n a ADV LA Dal HE STOP INDEX P8 Z00M joio ja 1 Press the gt Button 76 2 Press the IH Button 73 eThe playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the lt t Button or Button on the Remote Controller e With each press of the 4t Button still pictures advance in the reverse direction With each press of the gt Button still pictures advances in the forward direction If one of the buttons continues to be pressed still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released SFI FAT ZAN To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button
14. 1 The Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic does not operate correctly e If it is not plugged in tightly it will not operate correctly 2 The Palmcorder clatters when shaking it It is a sound of the lens moving not a malfunction 3 When the USB Cable is disconnected an error message will appear on PC e To disconnect the USB cable safely double click the gt icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen 57 Explanation of Terms E Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete digital recording is capable of recording and playback with minimal image and sound deterioration In addition it automatically records data such as Time Code and Date Time as digital signals Compatibility with S VHS or VHS Cassettes Because this Palmcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data it is not compatible with conventional S VHS or VHS video equipment that employs an analog recording system The size and shape of the Cassettes are also different Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output socket is analog the same as conventional video systems this Palmcorder can be connected with S VHS or VHS video or a TV for playback B Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves forward and backward the focusing lens in
15. 32 mT Tele Macro Function sesesssssse 28 MNEC OGE are en a lait uancehe hed ate 75 E EE 42 Trailing Effect Mode oooooccccccccocccccccccnnnnccnnnos 35 BU USB Connection Kit 49 av Variable Speed Search 38 Video Head Clogging ccccccccccccccccnononcncnnnnnoss 71 VIOW IIBOOE d t ias 19 72 BW Web Camera EE 51 WIIG Eu er ER Wind Noise Reduction 31 Wipe Moge c 35 E ie NEE 28 Zoom Microphone eere 29 85 Others Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 1 Una la bater a al adaptador de CA y c rguela Z S y om e Antes de usar cargue completamente la bater a e Dado que la bater a no se cargar cuando el cable de entrada CC est conectado al adaptador de CA descon ctelo ela CHARGE l mpara se enciende y comienza la carga e Cuando se apaga la luz CHARGE termina la carga 2 Meta la bater a cargada en la videoc mara Bg Colocaci n del cassette 1 Desplace la palanca OPEN EJECT hacia delante y tire hacia abajo para abrir el compartimento del cassette 2 Inserte el cassette gt GI O 19383 N3dO 3 Cierre el soporte del cassette presionando la marca PUSH 4 Cierre la tapa del compartimento del cassette B Inserci n de la tarjeta 1 Desplace la palanca OPEN para abri
16. 4 631 603 4 577 216 and 4 819 098 licensed for limited viewing This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES 003 U S A CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION A lithium ion polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased Please call 1 800 8 BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery 5 Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO You Licensee are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement Agreement on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Matsushita its distributors or dealers from which you made the purchase Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the software includin
17. Access Lamp is on never attempt to open the Card Slot Cover to pull out the Card to turn off the Palmcorder or to turn the Mode Dial Such actions will damage the Card and recorded data and cause the Palmcorder to malfunction Turning on the Palmcorder Bl How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON while pressing the button eThe POWER Lamp lights up B How to Turn off the Power 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF while pressing the button Selecting Modes You can choose a desired mode by rotating the Mode Dial 1 Rotate the Mode Dial 23 88 Tape Recording Mode Use this mode when recording pictures on a tape Also you can record still pictures on the card simultaneously during recording on a tape gt Tape Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded scene on a tape Card Recording Mode Use this mode when recording still picture or moving picture on a card 3 Picture Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded still picture on a card R MPEGA Playback Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on a card PC Mode Use this mode when you want to connect the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor E Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Pull the Viewfinder
18. F R 12 212 or 48 C F R 227 7202 1 through 227 7202 4 as applicable the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation are being licensed to U S Government end users A only as Commercial Items and B with only those rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the terms and conditions herein Fe Contents Before Use EE Standard ACcessories Controls and Components The Remote Controller Power Supply Charging Time and Available Recording Time The One touch Free Style Grip Belt Attaching the Lens Cap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a Cassette Using a Memory Card Turning on the Palmcorder Selecting Modes Using the Viewfinder LCD Monitor Using the Menu Screen List of Menus Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery Recharge LP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording Mode ABOUT RECON EE Recording on a Tape Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEGA4 QUICK Sta anar Self timer Hecordmg Zoom In Out Functions Digital Zoom Funchon tees Image Stabilizer Function Fade In Out Functions Backlight Compensation Function MagicPix Functions Soft Skin Function Wind Noise Reduction Function Cinema Function Recording in Special Situations Recording in Natural Colors Adjusting White Balance Manually Manual Shutter S
19. Memory Card e All other company and product names in the operating instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations Files recorded on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard It may not be possible to play back the files on this Palmcorder recorded on and created by other equipment or vice versa For this reason check the compatibility of the equipment in advance B About the compatibility of the card files Data files recorded on an SD Memory Card or a MultiMediaCard by this Palmcorder conform with DCF Design rule for Camera File system established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association elf you attempt to play back files recorded with this Palmcorder on other equipment or to play back files recorded with other equipment on this Palmcorder you may not be able to play them back Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance 59 B About the folder structure when using With a PC the Memory Card in a personal computer e When a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as in the figure D DOM 2 23 DCM L TOOGDPFP 3 100CDPFP Lu MISC of IMOIGDPF EJ PRIVATE C MISC EL YTF Fi SD VIDEO j Lad TITLE o 1 PRLOO E SD VIDEO 23 TITLE 23 PRLODI 100CDPFP The images IMGA0001 JPG etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format MISC Files
20. Menu AV JACK AV Jack 73 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 75 WW d MPEG4 PLAYBACK MODE MPEG4 Playback Menu vd EE OE bo NEXT MENU EXIT 1 DELETE Deleting a File Sub Menu FILE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a File 43 ALL FILES Deleting All Files 44 2 EDITING Editing a File Sub Menu FILE LOCK Setting the Lock 43 CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card 44 3 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu SCREEN Screen Setting DISPLAY Display Mode 62 3 Before Use DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 62 4 LCD EVF Adjusting Brightness and Color Level LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 20 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 79 5 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Jack 73 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 75 Setting Date and Time Since the internal clock of the Palmcorder has a slight imprecision make sure to check the time before recording 2004 JUL 12 3PM 17 IL SELECT hf S DI MENU ETUP EXIT T X 2 Press the II B Button to select YEAR MONTH DAY HOUR or MIN and press the gt gt Button to set it to the desired value e Year will cycle in the order shown below 2000 2001 2089 2000 3 Press the MENU Button to finish setting the date and time eThe clock operation starts from 00 second e f the built in battery is weak the amp 9 Indication flashes In
21. Recording Mode or Picture MPEG4 Playback Mode when the cassette is not inserted When 4 DEW blinks in red eThe Power Indicator Lamp blinks for about 1 minute and then the Palmcorder automatically turns off Leave it for about 2 to 3 hours 3 Turn the Palmcorder on again set it to the Tape Recording Playback Mode and then check if the condensation indication disappears Especially in cold conditions dew may be frozen In this case it may take more time before the condensation indication disappears Watch for Condensation even before the Condensation Indication is displayed e The condensation indication may not appear depending on circumstances When condensation occurs on the lens or the Palmcorder it also may occur on the head and the tape Do not open the Cassette Compartment Cover When the Lens Is Fogged Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and leave the Palmcorder in this condition for about 1 hour When the lens temperature becomes close to the ambient temperature the fog disappears naturally 70 Others E Video Head Clogging and Care If the heads the parts that make contact with the tape are dirty mosaic pattern noise may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the Palmcorder cannot record at all Causes of Dirty Heads Large quantity of dust in the air e High tempera
22. Recording Setup Sub Menu WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction 21 5 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 62 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 62 6 LCD EVF Adjusting Brightness and Color Level LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 20 SELF REC Hecording Yourself 27 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 79 7 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Jack 46 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 75 REC LAMP Recording Lamp 25 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 64 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 24 INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 62 E C PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU Picture Playback Menu 1 DELETE Deleting a File Sub Menu FILE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a File 43 ALL FILES Deleting All Files 44 TITLE BY SEL Selecting and Deleting a Title 43 2 EDITING Editing a File Sub Menu FILE LOCK Setting the Lock 43 Before Use DPOF SET Setting DPOF 43 CARD FORMAT Formatting a Card 44 3 DIGITAL Playback Digital Setup Sub Menu TITLE IN Adding a Title 42 4 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 62 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 62 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode 62 C RESET Counter Reset 75 5 LCD EVF Adjusting Brightness and Color Level LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 20 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 19 6 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub
23. al de la reproducci n de im gen o al de reproducci n MPEG4 Y a e d i Wes 2 Inicio de la reproducci n PICTURE P Inicio de la diapositiva kk Reproducci n del siguiente archivo Reproducci n del archivo anterior B Parada de la diapositiva Il Diapositiva en pausa MPEG4 P Reproducci n del archivo gt Selecci n del siguiente archivo Cuando lo pulsa durante la reproducci n puede buscar el siguiente archivo mientras que cuando lo mantiene oprimido se activa la reproducci n progresiva Selecci n del archivo anterior Cuando lo pulsa durante la reproducci n puede buscar el comienzo del archivo mientras que cuando lo mantiene oprimido se activa la reproducci n regresiva B Parada de la reproducci n Ii Reproducci n en pausa 87 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Executive Office One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 201 348 7000 Panasonic Company East 6749 Baymeadow Drive Glen Burnie MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central 1707 North Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 Panasonic Company West 6550 Katella Avenue Cypress CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company PSC Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc San Gabriel Industrial Park Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 Carolina PR 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississau
24. device is used and to MIC when an external or built in microphone is used 3 Press the II Button on the Remote Controller where you want to add new sound MULTI P IN P GREC A DUB CREW PLAY FF e C ncm gt II STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV ck l H QA INDEX STOP INDEX P8 Z00M prp Y 4 Press the A DUB Button on the Remote Controller 5 To start Audio Dubbing press the HH Button on the Remote Controller 46 Editing Mode To Cancel Audio Dubbing Press the I Button on the Remote Controller The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again To Play Back the Sound Recorded by 12bit Audio Dubbing Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU PLAYBACK gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 It plays back only the original sound ST2 It plays back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX It plays back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously To Dub Audio While Listening to a Pre recorded Sound When pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound When a microphone is used for audio dubbing use headphones to listen to the pre recorded sound while dubbing the audio When using headphones set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT to OUT PHONES When the line input is used you can dub audio while listening to the pre recorded sound fro
25. does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things letterbox pictures on standard 4 3 screen TV s or non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office restaurant or other business rental use of the product service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer or damage that is attributable to acts of God THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY As examples this excludes damages for lost time cost of having someone remove or re install an installed unit if applicable or travel to and from the servicer loss of media or images data or other memory or recorded content The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
26. drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 3 Click the USB Driver eThe set up program strarts running 4 For Windows 98SE Me 2000 users click Restart if the InstallShield dialog appears eDo not remove the CD ROM 5 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 6 After the USB Driver is installed please restart your computer 49 With a PC e Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver e Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software e A message indicating a conflict between versions may be displayed during the installation This will not cause a problem Simply click Yes to proceed with the installation e Depending on the OS version illustrations and icon names may vary For Windows 2000 Users The message is displayed during installation However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed 7 Click OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears B Connecting Computer and Palmcorder Install USB Driver before connecting Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is installed Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to be connected e When using the USB Connection Kit it is recommended that you use th
27. how to use the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 53 With a PC e To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 or later is required Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the supplied CD ROM eBefore using for the first time select Readme from Start gt gt All programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt DV Studio3 and read any supplementary details or updates B Installation of DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive 2 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu Lac O e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions 4 After the completion of setup click on Finish Installation will be completed e Sample data is installed concurrently with the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE software lg To start DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode elf you wish to capture data from a tape set the Palmcorder to Tape Playback Mode and insert the tape 2 Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable al Se Em Ge SESS A AGI EE Y EE EE Cc 3 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt DV Studio3 gt gt DV Studio3 d W Gei Ki CH elt a shortcut icon has been created on the de
28. in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder TITLE This contains the data of the original titles USROO001 TTL etc PRL 001 MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format MOLOO1 ASF etc It can be played back with Windows Media Player ver 6 4 and later Because of their small size these files are well suited for transmitting data through telephone lines etc To play back a moving picture with Windows Media Player select a file and double click Necessary software is automatically downloaded and starts playing back Internet connection is required To play back with Mac OS Windows Media Player for Macintosh is required e DCIM IMO1CDPF PRIVATE VTF SD VIDEO etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations e n the Card Mode the Palmcorder automatically saves file numbers IMGA0001 JPG etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers 60 eWhen using the software without indication function indication data such as date are not displayed Depending on the software in use the date and the time may not be displayed correctly eThe memory capacity indicated on the SD Card label corresponds to the total card capacity Some of this capacity is used to protect and manage the copyright data and not all capacity is available as a conventional memory for a Palmcorder Per
29. notes concerning this item see 67 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back B Cue Review Playback 160 aD If the gt gt Button 13 or lt 4 Button is pressed during Playback it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback B T elt the Button is held continuously it turns to Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it 37 Playback Mode B Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied 1 During playback press the gt Button 14 eThe 1XI Indication appears EZE 2 Push the W T Lever to select a desired search speed m JID T The following 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast forwarding and rewinding directions 1 5x slow playback in SP Mode only 1 3x slow playback in LP Mode only 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x e This function works by pressing the VAR SEARCH and cursor buttons A V on the Remote Controller 14 To Resume Normal Playback Press the gt Button 14 eDuring Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show mosaic like patterns e The sound is muted during search Slow Motion Playback This Palmcorder can paya back at a slow speed mHE E PLAY FF bas n La ca es ES es Get 3 EE SIN 1 Press the gt Button 76 gt 2 Press the lt t Button or gt Button on the Remote Controller The I gt
30. s outlet plug does not fit entirely into the AC Adaptor jack A gap will remain as shown e Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply set the OFF ON Switch on the Palmcorder to OFF and make sure that POWER Lamp is not lit Bl Using the Battery Before use fully charge the Battery e We recommend using a Panasonic Battery e We cannot guarantee the quality of this Palmcorder when batteries from other companies are used 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it em m H on e Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the AC Adaptor eThe CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts eWhen the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed e When the battery is completely discharged the CHARGE lamp blinks at first but the battery is charged normally When the temperature of the battery is too high or low the CHARGE lamp blinks and the charging time becomes longer than usual 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder Disconnecting the Power Source Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and while pressing the PUSH BATT Button 51 slide the Battery or DC Cable upward to disconnect it bus GD e For other notes concerning this item see 63 Charging Time and Available Recording Time CGA DUO7 1h30min 2h15min 1h50min CGA DU14 a 2h45min 4h30min 3h40min CGA DU21 3h55min 6h45min
31. the HI Button or the BI Button 74 e For other notes concerning this item see 69 CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement 48 With a PC With a PC Using the Software with a Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer B Software Installation Windows 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Setup Menu appears a E as 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu e USB Driver 49 Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly from the Memory Card into the computer e WebCam Driver 57 If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network eDV STUDIO 3 1E SE 53 Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE software allows you to capture stills from video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of a camera eG 726 Audio Decoder 54 Software for G 726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player e ArcSoft Software 55 Photolmpression 4 0 PhotoBase 4 0 Panorama Maker 3 0 and PhotoPrinter 4 0 are included e Windows Media Update This update was provided by Microsoft Corporation Run this update in cases where playback of an MPEG4 moving image file recorded with a Palmcorder is
32. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Declaration of Conformity Trade Name Panasonic Model No PV GS55 Responsible party Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus NJ 07094 Support Contact Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 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 interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT CAUTION DANGER OF EXPLOSION I
33. 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or the table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Ln ub S3125A SS 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when it will be left unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 4 Precautions USE 8 LOCATION A WARNING e 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 it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water rain sleet snow sand dust or a 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 A CAUTION e DO NOT
34. 5h30min a Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time e 1h30min indicates 1 hour and 30 minutes eBattery CGA DUO7 is supplied eThe times shown in the table are approximate times The numbers indicate the recording time when the Viewfinder is used The numbers in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD Monitor is used In actual use the available recording time may be shorter eThe times shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68 F 25 C and humidity of 6096 If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature the charging time may be longer eThe available recording time becomes shorter if you use both of Viewfinder and LCD Monitor simultaneously when using the O Lux MagicPix function or rotating the LCD Monitor frontward to record yourself or setting EVF ON AUTO to ON 16 Before Use The One touch Free Style Grip Belt Bg To Use as a Grip Belt Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand 1 Detach the end of the Grip Belt E 2 Adjust the length of the Grip Belt to the size of your hand Bg To Use as a Hand Strap Using the Grip Belt as the hand strap makes it easier to handle and carry a Palmcorder It is more convenient to use with the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic 1 Open the Lock Cover by holding the tabs on both sides Q press the Lock Button 23 and detach the Grip Be
35. 6x144 are displayed in full screen e Pictures smaller than QCIF pictures 176x144 are expanded about 3 6 times as large as the original size e When setting to FULL pictures may be shown in mosaic like pattern depending on the file To Resume Normal Moving Picture Size Set MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU gt gt DISPLAY gt gt SCREEN gt gt NORMAL 44 Playback Mode Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder with your TV the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen eBefore connecting them turn off the power of both the Palmcorder and TV 1 Connect the AV IN OUT Jack of the Palmcorder and the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV f REMOTEMIC AV IN OUT DV PHONES o Y PLUG IN POWER e Connect to the TV with the AV Cable If the TV has an S Video Jack connect the S Video Cable too eWhen plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV IN OUT Jack plug it in as far as it goes To Make the Indications Appear on the TV Screen Press the OSD Button 55 on the Remote Controller START oso E Fae STOP 670 OIO O e For other notes concerning this item see 68 45 Editing Mode Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card Still pictures or moving pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette 1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode 2 Still Picture Start play
36. 76 B Playback with Zoom Lever By pushing the W T Lever of the Palmcorder in the Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the forward or backward direction If you keep pushing the Lever still pictures advance continuously VOL JOG t elf the Palmcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear 38 Playback Mode Index Search Functions To facilitate searching for desired scenes this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording as explained in the following Photoshot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded when still pictures on a card are recorded to a tape Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette e f SCENE INDEX of RECORDING Sub Menu on the TAPE RECORDING MENU is set to 2HOUR an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after an elapse of 2 hours or longer If it is set to DAY an index signal is recorded when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording While the index signal is being recorded the INDEX Indication flashes for a few seconds INDEX e f the Palmcorder is switched from the Tape Playback Mode to Tape Recording Mode or if the date and time is set before the sta
37. A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback 1 During playback press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller CSL Ge E E e The center of the image is enlarged to approximately 2 times To Change the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the W Button or T Button on the Remote Controller STA TE PHOTO OSD ME SHOT STOP DISPLAY RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI P IN P GREC A DUB o l CREW PLAY FF e9 39 Playback Mode To Change the Enlarging Area of an Image 3 Press the Arrow Button A lt gt Y on the Remote Controller that points to the area you want to enlarge To Cancel the Playback Zoom Function Press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller e For other notes concerning this item see 67 Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback special digital effects can be added to the recorded pictures The same effects as those of Digital Effects 1 and 2 which are used during recording are obtained 1 Press the gt Button 76 YY Js NY 31 S REWPLAY FE SS TD STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M e 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller to select a desired digital effect eWhen the SELECT Button is pressed repeatedly the digital effect selection changes e The same setting can be done using EFFECT SEL Sub Menu on the TAPE
38. AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS eDO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF eDO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE Such as in direct sunlight inside a closed car next to a heater etc This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder e 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 eDO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE eSTORAGE 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 eTO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body eTO PROTECT THE LENS Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand Use a commercial Palmcorder lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating eTO 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 finish Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos
39. D screen Brightness of the Viewfinder EVF BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the image in the Viewfinder To Adjust Press the I M Button and select the item to be adjusted and then press the d gt Button to raise or lower the number of vertical bars in the Bar Indication e More vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation To Increase the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Press the POWER LCD Button When you press POWER LCD button the LCD monitor becomes about twice as bright as usual j ge AS 3 LCD eThe POWER LCD Lamp lights up e When turning the power on while using AC Adaptor POWER LCD function is automatically effective To Resume Normal Brightness Press the POWER LCD Button again eThese adjustments do not affect the recorded images e For other notes concerning this item see 72 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setup this Palmcorder displays various function setups on Menus e When operating the menu with the Viewfinder set LCD EVF EVF ON AUTO ON or rotate the LCD monitor by 180 1 Press the MENU Button 18 eThe Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Mode Dial IS displayed 2 Press the I1 M Button to select a desired Sub Menu e Press the H1 M Button to display the highlighted item 3 Press the gt gt Button to display the se
40. Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder Panasonic Operating Instructions Digital Video Camcorder Model No PV G S55 Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions thoroughly Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Gu a para r pida consulta en espa ol est incluida z INN a MultiMediaCard gt DP Ih For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca LSQT0760 B Things You Should Know Date of Purchase 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 Dealer Address bring you and your family years of enjoyment Please take time to fill in the information on the Dealer Phone No Dealer Purchased From right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No underside of your Palmcorder Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder Serial No information source Safety Precautions WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Your D Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long Play LP mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Pal
41. Edition CPU Intel Pentium Il Celeron 300 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended 128 MB or more required for Windows XP Free hard disk space At least 250 MB or more Ports USB Terminal To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera the additional minimum requirements must be met Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 pixels or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Necessary software Windows Messenger 5 0 or later Windows XP MSN Messenger Windows 98SE Me 2000 Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Speaker or headphones and Microphone To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera the following conditions must be met e n the case of Windows XP SP1 or later is needed e To upgrade Windows XP to SP1 click Start gt gt All Programs gt gt Windows Update Requires internet connection e You have direct dial up connection capability to the Internet Also you and the other person s are in the same Network LAN e Install the Windows Messenger Windows XP or MSN Messenger Windows 98SE Me 2000 If you have a version older than 5 0 please download the latest version 5 0 or later from the Microsoft Home Page http www microsoft com http www msn com For download and installation instructions please refer to Help on the Home Page e Install the Windows Messenger or M
42. F BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE e Since this product gets hot during use operate it in well ventilated place do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit A WARNING AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD Panasonic Pv Gs55 Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS sch Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus
43. If Auto Focus Mode is selected focus is automatically adjusted 34 e There are some recording subjects and recording surroundings for which the Auto Focus Function does not operate correctly In this case use the Manual Focus Mode to adjust the focus 74 Editing 1 Audio dubbing cannot be performed e Is the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 18 e Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate 24 Indications 1 The Time Code becomes inaccurate e The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode but this is not a malfunction 2 The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time e f scenes of less than 15 seconds are continuously recorded the remaining tape time cannot be displayed correctly e n some cases the Remaining Tape Time Indication may show remaining tape time that is 2 to 3 minutes shorter than the actual remaining tape time Playback Pictures 1 Pictures cannot be played back even when the gt Button is pressed s the Mode Dial set to Playback Mode If not the playback function cannot be used 37 2 Mosaic pattern noise appears on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback e This phenomenon is characteristic of digital vide
44. Macro Function Press the TELE MACRO Button Il To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation the microphone s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds eSet TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING ZOOM MIC ON The Z MIC Indication is displayed EI al i A a e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1x to 10x magnification With the Digital Zoom Function you can select a magnification from 25x up to 700x 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 25x or 700 x e D I e25x Digital zooming to 25x e700x Digital zooming to 700x 2 Push the W T Lever towards W or towards T to zoom in or out VOL JOG Jil Ww T To Cancel the Digital Zoom Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA gt gt D ZOOM gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Image Stabilizer Function If the Palmcorder is shaken while recording the camera shake in the image can be corrected elf the Palmcorder shakes too much the images may not be stabilized 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA EIS ON 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or PHOTO SHOT Button to start record
45. O ANY OF THE FOLLOWING VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER OR CALL PANASONIC S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1 800 332 5368 6 AM 5 PM M F 6 AM 10 30 AM SAT PACIFIC TIME OR MAIL THIS ORDER TO PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 In CANADA please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories 79 Others Request for Service Notice USA Only Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Request for Service Notice ePlease include your proof of purchase Failure to do so will delay your repair eTo further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to Panasonic Services Company 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attn Camcorder Repair Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number here aM Others Limited Warranty For USA Customers PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS PANASONIC SALES COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA COMPANY DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC OF PUERTO RICO INC ELECTRICCORPORATION OF AMERICA AVE 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Quasar Video Products M Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Cov
46. PA 64 MB SD Memory Card RP SD032BPPA f 32 MB SD Memory Card RP SD016BPPA 16 MB SD Memory Card BN SDCAPE 1B USB Reader Writer for For USA ON SD Memory Card BN SDCAPU 1B NY compatible with For Canada MultiMediaCard BN SDABPE 1B SD PCMCIA Adaptor For USA compatible with Ge 1B MultiMediaCard PV H150 USA only d Carrying Case PV HBOO2 USA only Carrying Case Please refer to page 16 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 78 Others Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Please photocopy this form when placing an order 1 Palmcorder Model 2 Items Ordered Accessory Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State amp Local Sales Tax Shipping amp 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 Street Address Night City State Zip TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN D
47. PLAYBACK MENU To suspend Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the OFF ON Button to suspend or restart the digital effect When the digital effect is paused temporarily the selected effect s indication flashes To Cancel the Digital Effect Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and clear the digital effect indication B Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 Press the gt Button 76 NS NS ers Ies PLAY FF e9 e i gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and select WIPE or MIX P B DIGITAL 3 Press the STORE Button at the moment you want to save as a still picture e The MR or MA Indication appears and the image is saved 4 Press the OFF ON Button in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect eThe scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect e The Wipe Function and Mix Function can only be accessed by using the Remote Controller during playback elt the OFF ON Button is pressed while Wipe or Mix is carried out the effect will stop temporarily at that point Pressing the OFF ON Button again will bring back the effect eFor other notes concerning this item see 67 Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode Y Y aD a n d i L ns 2 Start Playback PICTURE gt Star
48. Picture MPEG4 Playback Mode and delete unnecessary files NO CARD Card is not inserted NO DATA There is no recorded files in the Card UNPLAYABLE CARD You are attempting to play back data which is not compatible with this Palmcorder CARD ERROR The Card is not compatible with this Palmcorder COPY INHIBITED Because the medium is protected by a copy guard images cannot be recorded correctly INCORRECT OPERATION The Recording Start Stop Button was pressed without connecting the USB cable to the PC in Picture Playback Mode CHECK CARD You are attempting to record MPEG4 moving pictures recorded in SUPERFINE on MultiMediaCard Use an SD Memory Card CANNOT USE USB CHANGE MODE The USB cable is connected to the Palmcorder in Card Recording Mode or Picture MPEG4 Playback Mode CANNOT OPERATE You are attempting to record pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable to the Palmcorder in Tape Recording Playback Mode UNABLE TO WRITE MULTI RECORDING The PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed when you are recording pictures on a Tape while setting the Digital Effect MULTI of EFFECT 1 UNABLE TO WRITE MPEG4 RECORDING The PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed when you are recording MPEG4 moving pictures You are attempting to record on a tape when MPEG4 Recording from external input signals is in progress UNABLE TO WRITE The Recording Start Stop Button is pressed when you are recording still pictures on the Car
49. SH 61 O Lux MagicPix Function 31 Zoom Microphone 29 Wind Noise Reduction 31 Progressive Photoshot Mode 26 Tele Macro 29 Soft Skin Mode 31 Picture 40 Title picture 42 Moving Picture MPEG4 41 Recording time of MPEG4 Volume adjustment 37 Date Time Indication 62 Photoshot Picture Quality during Photoshot recording F means Fine N means Normal and E means Economy 26 MPEG4 Picture Quality 27 Others O Remaining Number of Photoshot pictures R 0h00m Remaining time of MPEG4 Q RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording 27 Gau Lock Setting 43 DPOF Setting completed set to 1 or more picture 43 640 640 x 480 Image size e For images not recorded with this Palmcorder the size display is determined as follows according to the number of horizontal pixels 640 or more less than 800 The size is not displayed at under 640 pixels 800 or more less than 1024 1024 or more less than 1280 1280 or more less than 1600 1600 or more less than 2048 2048 or more RA Cyan Photoshot Mode re Red While Photoshot recording is activated Green While the card is being read Red No Card Still Picture Mode Cyan Moving Picture MPEG4 Recording Mode While Moving Picture MPEG4 recording is activated B To Change the Counter Display Mode By changing C DISPLAY on the DISPLAY Sub Menu you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter In
50. SN Messenger elt the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update elf you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router proper communication will not be possible e The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages eWhen DirectX 9 0 is installed applications supported by previous versions of DirectX may not run B Installing WebCam Driver 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive e Quit all applications eThe Setup screen appears 2 Click WebCam Driver eThe set up program starts running 3 You may be required to install DirectX 9 0 depending on the environment of the personal computer In this case click Yes to install it 4 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions e Click Next and proceed with installation e After completing the installation Click Finish 5 Click OK 51 With a PC B Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer For Using as a Web Camera 1 Install the supplied WebCam Driver 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode 3 Set CAMERA gt gt USB FUNCTION gt gt WEB CAMERA eit enters WEB CAMERA Mode 4 Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable e When the Palmcorder and personal computer with Windows 2000 are connected via USB Cable a message such as the one below
51. To Use the Viewfinder at the Same Time as the LCD Monitor Set LCD EVF gt gt EVF ON AUTO gt gt ON eThe Viewfinder does not turn off even if the LCD Monitor is opened e When you turn the Palmcorder off this setting is cancelled gi Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open you can also record the picture while watching it 1 Using your Thumb on the OPEN Y Knob 1 and pull the LCD Monitor 2 out in the direction of the arrow eThe Viewfinder is now deactivated eThe LCD Monitor can be opened a maximum of 120 If you open the LCD monitor by 120 it becomes convenient to operate menus or to play back pictures 2 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle eThe LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 Q from the vertical position upwards and a maximum of 90 to the downward direction Forcefully rotating the LCD Monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder 19 Before Use 180 Closing the LCD Monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked e Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed B Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When LCD EVF SET on the LCD EVF Sub Menu is set to YES the following items are displayed T hf SETUP DI MENU EXI T LCD Brightness LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen LCD Color Level LCD COLOR LEVEL Adjusts the color saturation of the image on the LC
52. WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period you may contact your dealer or Servicenter If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction then write to the warrantor s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor PARTS AND SERVICE INCLUDING COST OF AN IN HOME SERVICE CALL WHERE APPLICABLE WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY 81 Others Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 83 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com support or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Acce
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54. al Effect On Off 40 EFFECT SEL Digital Effect Selection 40 TITLE IN Adding a Title 42 4 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 26 MPEG4 MODE MPEG4 Picture Quality 27 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 42 5 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub Menu REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode 24 Before Use AUDIO REC Audio Recording Mode 24 6 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 62 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 62 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode 62 C RESET Counter Reset 75 7 LCD EVF Adjusting Brightness and Color Level LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 20 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 79 8 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search 26 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 15 REC LAMP Recording Lamp 25 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 64 M C CARD RECORDING MENU Card Recording Menu 1 CAMERA Camera Setup Sub Menu PROG AE Auto Exposure Mode 32 SHTR EFFECT Shutter Effect 64 e You can add a sound such as releasing the shutter SELF TIMER Self timer Recording 28 2 DIGITAL Digital Setup Sub Menu TITLE IN Adding a Title 42 3 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 26 MPEG4 MODE MPEG4 Picture Quality 41 22 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 42 BURST MODE RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 27 4 RECORDING
55. al to Tape Recording Mode 8 When recording still pictures or moving pictures on a card set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode TOL When recording with the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch set to AUTO the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance In some cases they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually 33 34 ez _AUTO e MANUAL Focus A S e Before turning on the power remove the Lens Cap If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on Automatic White Balance Adjustment 33 may not function correctly e When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation If the AC Adaptor is used the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically To resume recording from this condition turn off then turn on the power again B Recording Lamp The Recording Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress eThe Recording Lamp does not light up if the REC LAMP on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to OFF ding Mode Recording on a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON eThe POWER Lamp lights up 2 Set the Mode Dial t
56. and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover Cl ES Bm HZ I e 2 Insert a Cassette Bl Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider on the cassette by sliding it to the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure prevention slider by sliding it to the REC arrow direction e For other notes concerning this item see 63 Using a Memory Card A Card can be used to record pictures eUse a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only Before inserting or removing a Card be sure to turn off the Palmcorder e Otherwise the Palmcorder may not function properly or it may cause the loss of recorded data in a Card B inserting a Card 1 Slide the OPEN Lever 3 to open the Card Slot Cover 5 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right insert it into the Card Slot 4 3 Close the Card Slot Cover 5 securely Removing the Card Open the Card Slot Cover and press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out e After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover eThe Palmcorder may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted La While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card reading recording playback or erasing the Card Access Lamp lights up 18 Before Use e While the Card
57. and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover 2 Insert a Cassette GI O a 19383 N3dO 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover e B inserting a Card 1 Slide the OPEN Lever to open the Card Slot Cover 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right insert it into the Card Slot 6 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely Bg Recording on a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON eThe POWER Lamp lights up p 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e Recording starts 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording Bl Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode I10 Before Use B Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording E Playing Back a Tape 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON e The POWER Lamp lights up 11 la Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode ya Je Je e One L ns 2 Start Playback PICTURE gt Starting the Slide Show kk Playing back the next picture Playing back the previous picture B Stop the Slide Show Il Pause the Slide Show MPEG4
58. arci cea pais eer e Carefully read the license agreement on the Software License Agreement window and if you agree click Yes Software is not installed if No is clicked 4 Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog Box appears eFinish installing the G 726 Audio Decoder by restarting the computer Using the ArcSoft Software There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package Q Panorama Maker 3 0 Windows Mac A e Easy to use T stitching program seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramic picture PhotoBase 4 0 Windows PhotoBase 2 0 Mac e Create albums of image video audio and other electronic files for easy viewing retrieval and management Photolmpression 4 0 Windows Mac e Easy to use photo editing program to edit enhance retouch or add special effects to any image Also offers creative solutions for making greeting cards and calendars PhotoPrinter 4 0 Windows Mac e Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or photo album all on one page 55 With a PC E Operating environment For Windows OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Pentium based PC or equivalent
59. ars eTitles cannot be inserted into the smaller picture Wipe Mode and Mix Mode If one of the following operations are carried out stored images will be erased and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used e Set another Digital Effect item 66 Others e Operate the OFF ON switch or Mode Dial e Insert or eject a cassette Bg Playing Back Repeat Playback If you continue to press the gt Button for 5 seconds or longer the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode and the R gt Indication appears To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the OFF ON Switch to OFF Listening to Playback Sound through Headphones If you want to use the headphones to listen to the playback sound set AV JACK to OUT PHONES and connect the headphones to the PHONES Jack 13 on the Palmcorder In this case no sound including warning and shutter sounds will be reproduced through the built in speaker of the Palmcorder Choosing Sound during Playback You can select the sound by using the AUDIO OUT setting on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu STEREO Stereo Sound main sound and sub sound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound e f you dub a tape recorded at the 12bit selected as the AUDIO REC on the RECORDING Sub Menu playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of the AUDIO OUT setting if 12bit AUDIO is set to MIX B Index Search Functions e ndex Search may not be possib
60. ation flash and the recording starts after 10 seconds e You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 27 e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Zoom In Out Functions This feature gives special effects to the picture by recording objects close by or with wide angle shot 1 For wide angle shots zoom out Push the W T Lever towards W For close ups zoom in Push the W T Lever towards T VOL JOG Jil Ww T eZoom Magnification Indication is displayed for a few seconds pm uw IT B To Take Close up Shots of Small Subjects Macro Close up Function When the zoom magnification is 1x the Palmcorder can focus on a subject that is as close as approximately 1 6 inches 40 mm from the Lens Small subjects like insects can be recorded with this function B To Use the Tele Macro Function With the zoom magnification of 10x the Palmcorder can bring the subject into focus as close as approximately 7 8 inch 20 cm from the Lens Focusing only on the subject and displaying the background out of focus makes the picture more impressive 1 Press the TELE MACRO Button a eThe zoom magnification is fixed at 10x and the subject can be focused on as close as 7 8 inch 20 cm 28 Recording Mode e The TMACRO Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 PHOTO SHOT i To Cancel the Tele
61. ause doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound e Recordings on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Palmcorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds e f the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function properly turn off the Palmcorder power and detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then connect the Battery or AC Adaptor again Thereafter turn on the Palmcorder power Do not use your Palmcorder near radio transmitters or high voltage cables e f you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage cables recorded images or sounds may be adversely affected Do not use this Palmcorder for surveillance purposes or other business use elf you use the Palmcorder for a long period of time the internal temperature increases and consequently this may cause malfunction eThis Palmcorder is not intended for business use 69 Others When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder eSand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Palmcorder elf the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the came
62. b Menu LCD EVF SET LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment 20 SELF REC Recording Yourself 27 EVF ON AUTO Using the Viewfinder 19 7 INITIAL Initial Setup Sub Menu BLANK SEARCH Blank Search 26 DEMO MODE Demonstration Mode elf no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor is connected to the Palmcorder and the OFF ON Switch is turned to ON without inserting a Cassette or a Card the Palmcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the Demonstration Mode is cancelled The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting DEMO MODE to ON and by exiting the Menu To terminate the Demonstration Mode insert a Cassette or set the DEMO MODE to OFF 21 AV JACK AV Jack 73 REMOTE Remote Controller Mode 15 REC LAMP Recording Lamp 25 BEEP SOUND Beep Sound 64 CLOCK SET Date and Time Setting 24 INITIAL SET Initial Setting Mode 62 m gt TAPE PLAYBACK MENU Tape Playback Menu 1 PLAYBACK Playback Functions Sub Menu SEARCH Index Search Mode 39 12bit AUDIO Audio Selector 46 AUDIO OUT Audio Output Mode 67 2 AV IN OUT Audio Video Input Output Setup Sub Menu AV JACK AV Jack 46 A DUB INPUT Audio Dubbing Input 46 DV OUT Analog Digital Conversion Output 69 3 DIGITAL Playback Digital Setup Sub Menu EFFECT ON Digit
63. back and set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode at the scene you wish to record and press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 PHOTO SHOT Moving Picture Start playback and press the Recording Start Stop Button at the desired scene Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape Card Images can be recorded to the Tape 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode 2 Display the first picture 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 e During the copying the following Indication appears NOW RECORDING e t takes a few seconds to record a picture to the Tape e When recording to tape select the tape position before recording The picture will be recorded to the tape position when the PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed at Step 3 e Photoshot index signals are automatically recorded e Moving Picture MPEGA cannot be recorded from a Card to tape e For other notes concerning this item see 68 Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette elf the tape recorded in the 16bit Mode is dubbed with the Audio Dubbing function the original sound is erased If you wish to preserve the original sound use the 12bit Mode when recording eAudio Dubbing cannot be performed on a recording made in LP Mode 24 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt AV IN OUT gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT 2 Next select A DUB INPUT gt gt MIC or AV IN eSetto AV IN when external
64. bout MSN Messenger please refer to Help elf the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours the communication is automatically shut OFF In this case restart MSN Messenger and set up the communication again eWhen access is finished close MSN Messenger then turn off the Palmcorder Finally disconnect the USB Cable Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE Bl Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium Il Celeron 300MHz or higher including compatible CPU Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800600 pixels or more RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more is recommended 128 MB or more are required for Windows XP 256 MB or more is recommended Free hard disk space At least 20 MB Ports USB Terminal Other requirements Mouse eThe DV STUDIO 3 1E SE cannot be operated on Windows 2000 e When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a personal computer or when devices are connected through USB hubs or by using extension cables proper operation is not guaranteed e When connected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possible eThis instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation connection and start up Please read the PDF based instructions for
65. cept the PUSH Button eWhen closing the Cassette Compartment Cover do not get anything caught in the cover such as a cable of an optional stereo microphone 63 Others B Alarm Sounds When BEEP SOUND on the INITIAL Sub Menu on the TAPE RECORDING MENU is set to ON confirmation alarm beeps are issued as follows 1 Beep e When you start recording e When you switch the OFF ON Switch from OFF to ON 2 Beeps e When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times e f you operate a wrong operation before or during recording B Recording Check e For Recording Check the recording speed mode SP LP must be the same as the mode used for the recording If different playback images will be distorted lg Recording on a Card e Even if the SHTR EFFECT is set to ON the Shutter Effect cannot be recorded on the picture ePictures with wide screen format signals cannot be copied e When the color of the screen changes or blurs adjust the shutter speed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 Photoshot e The sound cannot be recorded e The file format supported by this Palmcorder is JPEG Not all the JPEG formatted files will be played back elf NORMAL or ECONOMY is selected for recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image depending on the image content RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot e One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button eThe RapidFire Consec
66. cked file cannot be erased e f there are many files in a card it takes several minutes for deleting Formatting a Card If a Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder format it for reuse Formatting erases all the data recorded on a Card 1 Set PICTURE MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU EDITING CARD FORMAT YES e A confirmation message appears select YES and formatting will be carried out CARD FORMAT FORMAT WILL DELETE A FILES e When the formatting is completed the screen becomes white e t may not be able to use the Card formatted by this Palmcorder on other unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will use the Card Make sure that valuable pictures are stored on PC before proceeding e A Card formatted an other equipment e g PC might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this equipment to format the Card Enlarging a Movie Picture Size You can enlarge a Moving Picture to full screen size 1 Set MPEG4 PLAYBACK MENU gt gt DISPLAY SCREEN FULL hOOm00s No 2 Display specifications in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures NORMAL display e Pictures equal to or smaller than QCIF 176x144 are expanded to twice as large as the original size e Pictures larger than QCIF pictures 176x144 are displayed as large as the original size FULL screen display e Pictures equal to or larger than QCIF 17
67. d CASSETTE DOOR OPEN Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before recording NO TITLE Titles are not recorded UNABLE TO INSERT TITLE You are attempting to do Title In Function when MPEG4 Recording is in progress or RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot function is set UNABLE TO WRITE WIDE MODE You are attempting to record pictures of S1 signal with aspect ratio 16 9 by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button FILE LOCKED You are attempting to erase protected files CARD LOCKED The write protection switch on the SD Memory Card is set to LOCK DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are attempting to turn the Mode Dial or turn the Palmcorder off in PC Mode while connecting the USB cable to the Palmcorder Notes and Hints B Concerning the Power Supply eWhen the Palmcorder is used for a long time the Camera body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction elf the CHARGE Lamp does not light up although the Battery is attached to the AC Adaptor detach the Battery and reattach it B Inserting Removing the Cassette e n the case of using a previously recorded Cassette you can use the Blank Search Function to find the position where you want to continue recording elf a new Cassette is inserted rewind to the beginning of the tape before starting recording e When inserting the cassette make sure it faces in the right direction and then push it in until it stops e When the Cassette Holder is in action do not touch anything ex
68. d replacement of worn parts such as heads etc after approximately 1000 hours of use This however depends on operating conditions such as temperature humidity dust etc B Optimal Use of the Battery Battery Characteristics This Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery Its ability to generate power is based upon the chemical reaction that takes place inside it This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity and if the temperature is too high or too low the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter If the Battery is used in an extremely cold environment the Battery may operate only for about 5 minutes If the Battery becomes extremely hot a protective function may operate and the Battery may become unusable for a while Be Sure to Detach the Battery after Use Be sure to detach the Battery from the Palmcorder If it is left attached to the Palmcorder a minute amount of current is consumed even when the Palmcorder power is off If the Battery is left attached to the Palmcorder for a long time over discharge takes place The Battery may become unusable after it is charged Disposing of an Unusable Battery e The Battery has a limited life e Do not throw the Battery into fire because it may Cause an explosion Always Keep the Terminals of the Battery Clean Prevent the terminals from getting clogged with dirt dust or other substances If you drop the Batte
69. depends on the storage condition Be sure to rewind to the beginning e Store the Cassette in its case Dust direct sunlight ultraviolet rays or humidity may damage the tape Dust contains hard mineral particles and dusty Cassettes damage the heads of the Palmcorder and other components Develop a habit of returning the Cassette back to its case e Once every half year wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning If the Cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding temperature and humidity changes may cause the Cassette to deform due to swelling shrinking and so forth The wound tape may stick to itself e Do not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment eThe surface of tape is covered with extremely minute magnetic particles upon which signals are recorded Magnetic necklaces toys etc have magnetic force that is stronger than you may normally expect and they may erase the contents of a recording or may cause noise in images and sounds Card e When the Card is being read do not remove the Card turn off the power or subject it to vibration or impact e Do not leave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated e Do not bend or drop the Card The Card or the recorded content may be damaged e After use be sure to remove the Card from the Palmcorder e Afte
70. dication COUNTER 0 00 00 Memory Counter Indication MEMORY MO 00 00 and Time Code Indication TIMECODE Oh00m005s00f 21 By repeatedly pressing the DISPLAY Button on the Remote Controller you can change the Counter Display Mode B To Display Date Time Indication To display Date Time Indication set the appropriate Date Time in DATE TIME on the DISPLAY Sub Menu 21 You can also press the DATE TIME Button of the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date Time Indication B To Change the Display Mode By changing DISPLAY on the DISPLAY Sub Menu you can change the Display Mode to All Function Display ALL and Minimum Display OFF 21 la Progressive Photoshot You cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function in the following cases When using Tape Recording Mode e Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT 1 co E B 2 VIVO IC IO x Ion ae EERE S E S 5 i E 5 MPEG4 Red AA e Digital Zoom D ZOOM 1 750 s or faster shutter speed eWhen brightness is insufficient eWhen the MagicPix Function is ON eWhen the Portrait Mode is used When using Card Recording Mode eWhen brightness is insufficient eWhen the MagicPix Function is ON Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition 1 Set INITIAL gt gt INITIAL SET gt gt YES The initializing takes for a little while e After the initializing is comp
71. displayed eThe MPEGA data cannot be output from the DV Terminal 67 Others e When playing back MPEG4 data recorded on other equipment a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as or the date and time display will be different from it when recorded e f you attempt to play back a file recorded on other equipment the UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication may appear and the playback may not be possible Or during playback the UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication may appear the playback picture may be presented in a time lapse like manner or the picture and the sound may not synchronize li Slide Show elt may take playback time longer than usual time depending on the picture Bl Creating a Title e When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode Title Creation Function is not possible e Even if the contrast of the Title is adjusted the portions where there is little difference between light and dark and where the boundary between light and dark is unclear may not appear eThe Title may not appear well if something small is used for it e f titles are created the number of images that can be recorded on a Card decreases e f the number of images that can be recorded on a Card is small you may not be able to create a title B Adding a Title e When setting to MPEG4 Playback Mode Title In Function is not possible eThe Title In Function and Digital Effects cannot be used simultaneously e The Title In Function and RapidF
72. drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods For Macintosh OS Mac OS Xv 10 1 Xv 10 2 CPU PowerPC RAM 64 MB or more 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Palmcorder 2 Set the Palmcorder to PC Mode 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh with USB Cable 4 Double click the NO NAME icon e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Please do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Palmcorder 50 With a PC Using as a Web Camera If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video and sound from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network e Do not connect the USB Cable until the USB Driver or WebCam Driver is installed This feature can be used only if both parties are using the same operating system Please see chart below pel emeng Windows XP OK Windows XP Windows Messenger MSN Messenger Windows XP NG Windows 98SE Me 2000 Windows 98SE Me 2000 Windows 98SE Me 2000 Bg Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with preinstalled Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional In this case of Windows XP SP1 or later is needed Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second
73. e Time Code signals are data that indicate time measured in hours minutes seconds and frames 30 frames per second If this data is included in a recording an address is assigned to each image on the tape eThe Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording e When a new previously unrecorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code automatically starts from zero If a recorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code picks up from the point where the last scene was recorded In this case when the Cassette is inserted the zero display 0h00m00s00f may appear but the Time Code starts from the previous value eThe Time Code cannot be reset to zero eUnless the Time Code is continuously recorded from the beginning of a tape accurate editing may not be possible To ensure that the Time Code will be recorded with no breaks we recommend the use of the Blank Search Function 26 before recording a new scene B Memory Stop Function The Memory Stop Function is useful for the following operations Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape to a desired position 1 Set DISPLAY gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the tape position from which you want to play it back later 14 21 3 Start playback or recording 4 After playback or recording has finished Set the Palmcorder to Tape Playback Mode 5 Rewind the tape eThe tape automatically stops approximatel
74. e than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically To resume recording from this condition turn off then turn on the power again 25 26 27 3 The Palmcorder power does not stay on long enough e s the Battery low Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery 16 e Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears 70 Battery 1 Battery runs down quickly s the Battery fully charged Charge it with the AC Adaptor 16 e Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place In cold places the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter 71 e Has the Battery worn out If the operating time is still too short even after the Battery is fully charged the Battery has worn out 2 The Battery cannot be charged e f the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor charging cannot be performed Disconnect the DC Cable Normal Recording 1 Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Palmcorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted e s the accidental erasure prevention slider on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed 18 s the tape wound to the end Insert a new Cassette 18 e Is the Palmcorder power turned on 25 e Has condensation occurred Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears 70 Other Recording 1 Auto Focus Function does not work e Is Manual Focus Mode selected
75. e AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder E For Using Built in SD Drive By connecting the Palmcorder and Personal Computer with the USB Cable you can transfer still images saved on a Memory Card directly to your Personal Computer For Windows 1 Insert the Memory Card into the Palmcorder 2 Set the Palmcorder to PC Mode 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your personal computer with USB Cable oo TY EE EE ESAS E EE GS e t enters PC Connecting Mode 4 Open My Computer and click Removable Disk For Windows 98SE Me 2000 users Click Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and then OK For Windows XP users e You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk e Please do not change file or folder names on the Personal Computer The images on the Memory Card may not be able to be viewed on the Palmcorder e After making the connections turn the connected equipment on e Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically installed by Windows Plug and Play when connected for the first time e After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is connected to the Palmcorder open My Computer or Windows Explorer to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Palmcorder It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy disk
76. e When you are zooming on a faraway subject a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 4 feet 1 2 meters or further from the Palmcorder B Tele Macro Function eThe Tele Macro Function cannot be started during recording e When the D ZOOM is set to 25x or 700x the Tele Macro Function with the magnification greater than 10x is available e f a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually In the following cases the Tele Macro Function is cancelled e The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x e Setting the OFF ON Switch to OFF E Zoom Microphone Function e The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud elt does not work with an external microphone E Digital Zoom Functions e As the magnification of digital zoom increases the quality of image may deteriorate e White balance cannot be set in the digital zoom range B Image Stabilizer Function eThe Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in a dimly lit place In this case the EIS Indication flashes eUnder fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural e After images may appear e When a tripod is used it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off e Within the digital zoom range or when recording with a conversion lens attached the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively Bg Backlight Compensation Function
77. e and in such case your license is automatically terminated In no event may you transfer assign rent sell or otherwise dispose of the Software on a temporary or permanent basis except as expressly provided herein This License is effective until terminated This License will terminate automatically without notice from the Licensor if you fail to comply with any provision of this Agreement Upon termination you will destroy the Software together with all copies and modifications in any form The Software has been tested and the documentation has been reviewed However THE LICENSOR MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE ALL OF WHICH ARE EXCLUDED Some states do not allow exclusion of implied warranties so the above disclaimer may not apply to you The Licensor will not be liable or in any way responsible for any incidental or consequential economic or property damage in connection with the Software or its documentation Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you 10 Notice to U S Government End Users The Software and Documentation are Commercial Items as that term is defined at 48 C F R 2 101 consisting of Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Computer Software Documentation as such terms are used in 48 C F R 12 212 or 48 C F R 227 7202 as applicable Consistent with 48 C
78. e tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 3 4 5 6 7 9 Card Slot Cover Open Lever OPEN 78 Card Slot 7 Card Slot Cover 7 MagicPix Button MAGICPIX 30 Soft Skin Button SOFT SKIN 37 Tele Macro Button TELE MACRO 28 Multi Button MULTI 35 Picture in Picture Button P IN P 36 Recording Check Button G 25 Recording Button REC 48 11 Backlight Button BACK LIGHT 30 12 Pause Button I 40 Still Button STILL 26 13 Fast Forward Cue Button PP 37 40 Play Button gt 37 40 Enter Button ENTER 20 15 Stop Button W 37 40 Fade Button FADE 30 Rewind Review Button lt lt 37 40 Card Access Lamp 8 Menu Button MENU 20 E all Lens Hood 72 Recording Lamp 25 21 Lens a12 Before Use 22 Microphone built in stereo 29 31 23 Lock Button 77 Lock Cover 17 25 Accessory Shoe Eyecup Power LCD Button POWER LCD 20 Power LCD Lamp 20 REMOTE MIC AV IN OUT Dv PHONES PLUG IN POWHA 34 35 36 Cassette Holder Cassette Compartment Cover 8 Speaker 37 31 USB Jack lt 50 32 S Video Input Output Jack S VIDEO IN OUT 45 33 White Balance Sensor 33 Remote Control Sensor 75 Jack for Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic REMOTE 26 Microphone Jack
79. e will not be repeated in the following instructions List of Menus The figures of the Menus are for explanation purposes only and they are different from the actual Menus Il 83 TAPE RECORDING MENU Tape Recording Menu EMES D ZOOM SSES 2 i MITE Tri USB FUNCTION 1 CAMERA Camera Setup Sub Menu PROG AE Auto Exposure Mode 32 EIS Image Stabilizer 29 D ZOOM Digital Zoom 29 SELF TIMER Self timer Recording 28 USB FUNCTION USB Functions Mode 49 e f you press lt lt Button the menu changes back to the previous screen 2 DIGITAL Digital Setup Sub Menu EFFECT1 Digital Effects 1 35 EFFECT2 Digital Effects 2 35 MULTI MODE Multi Picture Mode 35 TITLE IN Adding a Title 42 3 CARD Card Setup Sub Menu PICT QUALITY Picture Quality 26 CREATE TITLE Title Creation 42 4 RECORDING Recording Setup Sub Menu REC SPEED Recording Speed Mode 24 AUDIO REC Audio Recording Mode 24 SCENE INDEX Scene Index Mode 39 WIND CUT Wind Noise Reduction 21 ZOOM MIC Zoom Microphone 29 CINEMA Cinema like Format Recording 31 5 DISPLAY Display Setup Sub Menu DISPLAY Display Mode 62 DATE TIME Date and Time Indication 62 C DISPLAY Counter Display Mode 62 C RESET Counter Reset 75 e t resets the counter to zero However it cannot reset the Time Code 6 LCD EVF LCD EVF Setup Su
80. e without using the Video Flash 1 Press the MAGICPIX Button 6 until the 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button 15 while MAGICPIX Indication appears recording eThe image fades out gradually 30 Recording Mode 0 Lux MagicPix Function Using the LCD Monitor light a dark scene of almost O lux can be recorded 1 Press the MAGICPIX Button 6 until the OLUX MAGICPIX Indication appears P M PT 78 MAGICPIX KA MAGICPIX e The REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR Indication appears 2 Rotate the LCD Monitor forward to the lens side e The screen becomes white and the Viewfinder turns on eThe available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 3 9 feet 1 2 meter To Cancel the MagicPix Functions Press the MAGICPIX Button repeatedly until neither the MAGICPIX Indication nor the OLUX MAGICPIX Indication appears e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Soft Skin Function This enables you to record skin colors in a softer tone In order to get the best result avoid background colors similar to the skin color of the subject Otherwise this may result in a softer background lacking in detail To obtain the best effect we recommend to take a bust shot so that the upper part from the breast of the subject can be framed in the screen To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the SOFT SKIN Button Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the sou
81. ecking software is running the Palmcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger reconnect the Palmcorder and restart the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger e 3 726 may not recognize Memory Card files not created by Palmcorder 58 With a PC e Do not delete the folders in Memory Card such as picture folder Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted e When the Palmcorder is switched to the PC Mode while it is connected to the personal computer PC ACCESSING is displayed on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the Palmcorder cannot be switched In this case disconnect the USB Connection Cable Switch the operation mode of the Palmcorder and reconnect the Cable elt the Palmcorder is connected in the PC Mode the Removable Disk icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed in My Computer e When the Tape Recording Mode of the Palmcorder is switched to the PC Mode a warning message may be displayed You may simply ignore it e When you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000 you may install or uninstall this software after logging ON by setting the user name to Administrator or to a user name having equivalent authority e f you use Windows 98SE Me the message File is not found may be displayed when the Palmcorder is connected for the first time Enter the following paths to complete the connection If the message MTDV98M3 pdr i
82. ed Digital Effect Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt a desired Digital Effect To Cancel the Digital Effect Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt OFF elf the Palmcorder is turned off the EFFECT2 settings are cancelled e For other notes concerning this item see 66 B Multi Picture Mode Strobe Multi Picture Mode ri You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures Manual Multi Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt MULTI 2 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt MULTI MODE gt gt STROBE or MANUAL 3 Press the MULTI Button 9 ER elf MANUAL is selected press the MULTI Button at each scene you want to capture 35 Recording Mode Deleting All the Captured Multi Pictures While 9 multi pictures are displayed press the MULTI Button elf MANUAL has been selected press the MULTI Button after 9 pictures are displayed To Display the Multi Pictures Again Press the MULTI Button for 1 second or longer To Delete Multi Pictures One by One When pictures were captured in MANUAL When the MULTI Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed the pictures captured last are deleted conti
83. ed off your hand or object possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the coloring Outside of the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the image will become reddish or bluish Even within the effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly if there is more than one light source In this case adjust the White Balance 1 The effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment on this Palmcorder 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent lamp 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 9 Sunrise or sunset 10 Candlelight e For other notes concerning this item see 66 233 Recording Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast moving subjects 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL _ AUTO E q S MANUAL b Focus A S eThe MNL Indication appears 2 Press the ENTER Button until the Shutter Speed Indication appears MNL gt 1 1000 3 Press the gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button to adjust the shutter speed Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment 1 60 1 8000 s in Tape Recording Mode 1 60 1 500 s in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is 1 60 s Selecting a speed closer to 1 8000 causes the shutter speed to be faster To Resume Automatic Adju
84. educe wind noise B Cinema Function eUsing the Cinema Mode does not widen the recording angle elf you play back tape recorded in Cinema Mode on a wide screen 16 9 format TV playback size is automatically adjusted to fit the TV screen format Please refer to the TV s operating instructions for details e When images are displayed on a TV screen the Date Time Indication may be erased in some cases e Depending on the TV the picture quality may be deteriorated eThe Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed eThe Cinema Mode and the Title Creation cannot be used simultaneously eUsing the Cinema Mode deactivates MULTI and P IN P of EFFECTI1 eDepending on the software in use the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly 65 Others E Program AE elf any of the Program AE Modes are selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed 34 or iris 34 eUsing the MagicPix Function cancels any of the Program AE modes Sports Mode e During normal playback the image movement may not look smooth e Because the color and brightness of the playback image may change avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light e f you record a subject illuminated with strong light or a highly reflective subject vertical lines of light may appear elf the light is insufficient the ae Indication flashes Sports Mode Portrait Mode e f you record a still picture in Progres
85. el Line 316 mV 600 ohm Video Input Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Input Level Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Input Level Line 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic Input Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack USB Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant max 12 Mbps No copyright protection support Digital Interface DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin Dimensions Approx 2 48 W x 3 07 H X3 9 D inch Approx 63 W X78 H x99 D mm Weight Approx 0 82 Ibs 370 g without Battery and DV cassette Operating Temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating Humidity 10 80 Card Memory Functions Recording Media MultiMediaCard 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB SD Memory Card 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB Still picture recording file format JPEG Design rule for Camera File system based on Exif 2 2 standard DPOF corresponding Still Image Size 640x480 pixels VGA Video Compression MPEG4 MPEG4 Image Size SUPERFINE 320X240 pixels QVGA FINE 320x240 pixels QVGA NORMAL 176x144 pixels QCIF ECONOMY 176x144 pixels QCIF MPEG4 Transmission rate SUPERFINE approximately 1 Mbps 15 fps FINE approximately 420 kbps 12 fps NORMAL approximately 296 kbps 12 fps ECONOMY approximately 100 kbps 6 fps WEB Camera Compression Motion JPEG Image Size 320X 240 pixels QVGA AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source AC 110 240 V
86. elated documentation supplied herein The terms of this license are as follows 1 2 You may use the Software on a single computer at a single location As you the Licensee own the physical media on which the Software is recorded the Licensor of the Software retains title and ownership thereof regardless of the form or media in or on which the original and other copies may exist This License is not a sale of the original Software or any copy thereof You are required to protect the copyright of the Software You may NOT distribute or otherwise make the Software or documentation available to any third party without the prior written consent of the Licensor You may be held legally responsible for any copyright infringement that is caused or encouraged by your failure to abide by the terms of this License You may NOT modify or alter the Software Any portion of the Software that is merged into or used in conjunction with other software will continue to be the property of the Licensor and will be subject to the terms of this License You are permitted to copy the Software for exclusive use as your working copy Any such copy must contain the same copyright notice and proprietary marking as the original Software You may not transfer or assign the Software or this License to any other person without the prior written consent of the Licensor Any authorized transferee of the Software shall be bound by the same terms and conditions of this Licens
87. emote Controller Ba inserting a Button type Battery Before using the Remote Controller insert the supplied button type battery 1 While pressing the Lock Button pull out the Battery Holder we S A 2 Insert the button type battery with the marking facing upwards NEED NS 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller N e e When the button type battery is exhausted replace it with a new CR2025 battery A battery is normally expected to last about 1 year However it depends on operation frequency e Make sure to match the poles correctly when inserting the battery Warning Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer Discard used batteries according to manufacturer s instructions Risk of fire explosion and burns Do not recharge disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Keep the Button Type battery out of the reach of children Never put Button Type battery in mouth If swallowed call your doctor Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO CR2025 only Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Caution Battery may explode if mistreated Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire B Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor 33
88. erage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company collectively referred to as the warrantor will for the length of the period indicated on the chart below which starts with the date of original purchase warranty period at its option either a repair your product with new or refurbished parts or b replace it with a new or a refurbished product The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number One 1 Year except CCD Image Sensor Ninety 90 Days 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD Image Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days SECHER DVD VCR Deck Carry In 21 TV VCR TV DVD One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days CRTand Smaller 1 800 211 PANA 7262 D e MERE Ma 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In Combination 22 CRT and Larger Ge One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days In 1 888 843 9788 ORT Two 2 ear Ninety 90 Days Home or Carry In Rechargeable Batteries Ten 10 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 in exchange for defective item Tape in exchange for Five 5 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item Memory Cards in exchange for Ninety 90 Days Not Applicable Carry In or Mail In 1 800 211 PANA 7262 defective item During the Labor war
89. for and assign the path 5 Start the Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger e Click Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger eWhen you use Windows XP the other parties via the network have to use the Windows Messenger on Windows XP When you use other than Windows XP the other parties via the network have to use the MSN Messenger on the OS other than Windows XP elt the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status elf the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled e n the WEB CAMERA mode video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card Bg Setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the Windows Messenger setup has already been done 1 Click Click here to sign in 2 After the NET Passport Wizard is displayed click Next e Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone eTo communicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 3 According to the procedures displayed on the screen continue the setup With a PC 4 After the setup is completed sign in and start the Windows Messenger eWind
90. fter the completion of setup click on Finish ee eet e ed mios _ e Installation will be completed 56 With a PC For Macintosh 1 Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Double click the icon of a CD ROM that appears E 4 Double click ArcSoft ID D ps 5 Double click Photolmpression or PhotoBase or PanoramaMaker or PhotoPrinter 6 Double click English or French 7 Double click Photolmpression Installer or PhotoBase Installer or PanoramaMaker Installer or PhotoPrinter Installer 8 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete lg To start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite 1 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt ArcSoft Software Suite gt gt Panorama Maker 3 or PhotoBase 4 or Photolmpression 4 or PhotoPrinter 4 AA bape hu t ar j Ge EPI ri emm p i y Seite KA Cj mmm keeft T D imm germ uj e n HR Ire 3 Capi erint Be nndis elie VI wee rhedi P ELI For Information on ArcSoft Software TEL 1 510 440 9901 Web Site www arcsoft com Refer to Help information about application operations and other Error messages To disconnect USB cable safely If USB cable is disconnected while computer is on error dialog box may appear In such a case click OK and close the dialog box By follow
91. g on the software 68 Others B Recording the Contents of Other Equipment e You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress Recording to a Card If you set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode you can use the Photoshot function for external input signals eBlack streaks may appear at the 4 edges of the image Analog Digital Conversion e When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal images recorded in analog form from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV Terminal e To DV output analog video signals sent from other equipment set DV OUT on the AV IN OUT Sub Menu to ON Normally keep the DV OUT set to OFF If it is set to ON the quality of the image may be disturbed e When using AV Cable and DV Cable optional at the same time detach the Grip Belt first for easy connecting Bg Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital Dubbing e Regardless of the setting digital dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording mode as that of the playback Cassette e The images on the recorded monitor may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images e Even if Playback Digital Effects Playback Zoom or Playback Title In have been used these effects a
92. g the information recorded or described on the CD ROM instruction manuals and any other media provided to Licensee collectively Software but all applicable rights to patents copyrights trademarks and trade secrets in the Software are not transferred to Licensee Article 2 Use by a Third Party Licensee may not use copy modify transfer or allow any third party whether free of charge or not to use copy or modify the Software except as expressly provided for in this Agreement Article 3 Restrictions on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or in part solely for back up purpose Article A Computer Licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at a single location Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineering decompiling or disassembly of the Software Article 6 Limitation of Liability The Software is provided AS IS without warranty of any kind either expressed or implied including but not limited to warranties of non infringement merchantability and or fitness for a particular purpose Further Matsushita does not
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94. ght mercury light or sodium light elf you are using MagicPix Mode 30 or Programme AE Mode 32 you cannot adjust the shutter speed B Manual Iris Adjustment eDepending on zoom magnification there are iris values that will not be displayed e f you are using MagicPix Mode 30 or Program AE Mode 32 you cannot adjust the iris e f you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris the value set for the Iris will be cancelled E Digital Effect Functions elf you have set EFFECT2 to B W or SEPIA changing the selected White Balance Mode is not possible 32 e Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture in Picture Mode and the Multi Picture Mode e During the Digital Still Picture Mode the Digital Effect Functions cannot be set In the following cases using the EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL Sub Menu is not possible e When the MagicPix Mode is set 30 In the following cases using the Digital Effect Function is not possible eTitle In Multi Picture Mode e f the MULTI Button is pressed while self recording Mirror Mode 27 is used the still picture is displayed from the upper right corner of the screen but in reality the picture is recorded from the upper left corner as usual eThe quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly eThe top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly Picture in Picture Mode e f Mode Dial is operated the smaller picture disappe
95. gress e When the LCD Monitor is opened the Viewfinder is disabled automatically However when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward the image is also shown in the Viewfinder 27 Recording Mode e f you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror set SELF REC on the LCD EVF Sub Menu to MIRROR Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs Quick Start By pressing the QUICK START Button 44 the Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1 3 seconds after it is turned on 1 Press the QUICK START Button 44 eThe Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up o A S p 2 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF eThe Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit 3 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON e The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1 3 seconds To Cancel the Quick Start Keep the QUICK START Button pressed for approximately 2 seconds and make sure the Quick Start Recording Lamp is not lit e For other notes concerning this item see 64 Self timer Recording When you set the self timer the recording starts automatically after 10 seconds on the Card 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt SELF TIMER gt gt ON eThe X Indication appears 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 ES PHOTO SHOT eThe Recording Lamp and the s Indic
96. gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button to adjust the focus 16 13 elf you keep pressing the gt Button or lt lt Button the speed of adjusting will be faster To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO or FOCUS 34 Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to the scene Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 2 P IN P 3 WIPE E f BEACHI 4 9 STRETCH 1 Multi Mode MULTI 2 Picture In Picture Mode P IN P 3 Wipe Mode WIPE 4 Mix Mode MIX 5 Strobe Mode STROBE e Records images with a stroboscopic effect 6 Trailing Effect Mode TRAIL e Records images with a trailing effect 7 Mosaic Mode MOSAIC eProduces a mosaic like image 8 Mirror Mode MIRROR eThe right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half 9 Stretch Mode STRETCH eThe picture is expanded horizontally 10 Slim Mode SLIM eThe picture is expanded vertically Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 12 SEPIA 11 NEGA 11 Negative Mode NEGA e The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative 12 Sepia Mode SEPIA e t records a scene with a brownish tint like the color of old pictures 13 Black amp White Mode B W elt records an image in black and white 14 Solarisation Mode SOLARI e t records an image with a painting like effect To Select a Desir
97. he ArcSoft Software 55 To disconnect USB cable safely 57 If you no longer need software or driver UNAS TAN eT 58 et 58 Others A A 61 Initializing the Modes 62 Warning Alarm Indications 62 Notes and FIDES 3 ascia ceca 63 Cautions for RE 69 Before Requesting Service Problems and A sheask 73 Explanation of Temme cccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 74 SpeGifICallOris iei meis acte e 76 Palmcorder Accessory System 78 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers eeesssss 79 Request for Service Notice USA Only 80 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 81 Customer Services Directory 82 Warranty For Canadian Customers 83 A ENE T TAE 84 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido 86 9 Before Use Quick Guide 1 Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor and charge it eBefore use fully charge the Battery e Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it from the AC Adaptor e The CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts e When the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder B Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever toward the front
98. he supplied Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the REMOTE Jack 34 you can add a narration while recording is in progress While the TALK Button is pressed the Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from MIC 80 REC Ee EI 84 P e While the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate Bl Digital Still Picture When the STILL Button 12 is pressed images become still pictures When the button is pressed again the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled e We recommend that you press the STILL Button first at the position where you wish to record the still picture so as to enter the Digital Still Picture Mode and then press the PHOTO SHOT Button la Progressive Photoshot When the P Indication is displayed Progressive Photoshot Function works You can record still pictures with higher quality by using this function eThe Progressive Photoshot Function may not be activated depending on the function you use 62 e To record still pictures with higher quality we recommend setting to the Card Recording Mode To activate the progressive function regardless of the function you use e When you record onto the tape and the card simultaneously the progressive function is not activated Recording a Still Picture on a Card Photoshot Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Palmcorder 1 Set the Mode D
99. ial to Card Recording Mode SS CZ 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 PHOTO SHOT e The FEA Indication lights up in red Selecting the quality of Photoshot images 1 Set CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD gt gt PICT QUALITY gt gt a desired image quality Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card 8MB FINE high image quality approximately 45 pictures NORMAL normal image quality approximately 95 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately 190 pictures e These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed 26 Recording Mode B RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals 1 Set CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CARD gt gt BURST MODE gt gt ON eThe H Indication appears 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 39 e e m PHOTO SHOT CL eWhen ON is selected the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0 5 second intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 10 pictures are recorded Recording a Moving Picture on a Card MPEG4 You can record moving pictures on a Card The recorded data can also be played back on Windows Media Player ver 6 4 and later e When the Mode Dial is set to Card Recording Mode you cannot record to the Tape 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode ORS of Sy N p 2 Press the Recordi
100. icrosoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e Intel Pentium and Celeron are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation e All other names company names product names etc in these instructions are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations eThe names of the products you are using may differ from the names given in the text Depending on the operating environment and other factors the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen e Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well e n this Manual the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder eThese instructions do not cover the basic operations of the personal computer or define any terms For this information refer to the Operating Instructions which accompany your personal computer e Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder eWe recommend using the AC adaptor as the power source for the Palmcorder when using USB Connection Kit Data may be lost If the battery power is lost while transferring data elf the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus ch
101. ing 88 KEE PHOTO SHOT et To Cancel Image Stabilizer Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt EIS gt gt OFF eFor other notes concerning this item see 65 29 Recording Mode Fade In Out Functions 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop Fade In recording Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene 3 Release the FADE Button 45 1 Keep pressing the FADE Button 15 eThe still picture cannot fade in or fade out A alee uc Backlight Compensation Function Z C This prevents the subject from being recorded too darkly when backlit Backlight is the light that shines from behind the subject being recorded eThe image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording eThe 9 Indication flashes and then is displayed eThe entire screen becomes brighter 3 Release the FADE Button 15 about 3 seconds after starting recording eThe image reappears gradually Fade Out Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene To Resume Normal Recording Press the BACK LIGHT Button e For other notes concerning this item see 65 MagicPix Functions MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark plac
102. ing the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely 1 Double click the icon in task tray eHardware disconnect dialog box appears 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and click Stop 3 Verify Matshita DVC USB Device is selected and click OK e You can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name displayed The driver name displayed will differ depending on your OS operating environment and the mode of the Palmcorder Windows XP 2000 When the Palmcorder is in Tape Recording mode or Tape Playback Mode Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver for Win XX COM X The numeral designation after Win XX will differ depending on the OS The numeral after COM will differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer When the Palmcorder is in PC Mode USB Mass Storage Device or Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver Windows Me When the Palmcorder is in PC Mode USB Disk eSome OS such as Windows 98SE may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray OS may be set not to show Make sure Palmcorder s Card Access Lamp is off and disconnect the cable Also with Windows Me the icon will not be displayed when in Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode CAUTION If you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is on it may damage the Card data 57 With a PC Removing the USB connection cable safely for Macinto
103. ing Input Display 46 Audio Recording Mode 24 Manual Focus 34 Back Light Mode 30 Sports Mode Program AE 32 Portrait Mode Program AE 32 Low Light Mode Program AE 32 Spotlight Mode Program AE 32 Al E REC PAUSE SN D if Dv c 1L ID 1M HID KW DI CHK A DUB P A DUB HH BLANK RPD 2x gt P 1 500 GUIDE SLIDER F2 0 MAGICPIX Surf amp Snow Mode Program AE 32 Recording 25 Recording Pause 25 Self Timer Recording 28 When connecting the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to REMOTE Jack and the TALK Button is pressed this indication appears 26 Playback 37 Still Playback 38 Fast forward Cue Playback 37 Rewind Review Playback 37 Slow Motion Playback 38 Still Advance Playback 38 Index Search 39 Recording Check 25 Audio Dubbing 46 Audio Dubbing Pause 46 Blank Search 26 Hepeat Playback 67 Variable Speed Search 38 When you adjust shutter speed manually this indication appears 34 Slide Show Playback 41 Slide Show Playback Pause 41 When you adjust the F Number manually this indication appears 34 White Balance Adjustment Mode 32 Outdoor Mode 32 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp 32 MagicPix Function 30 OLUX MAGICPIX Z MIC WIND CUT P T MACRO SOFT SKIN PICTURE OhOOmO0Os VOLUME 3 30 45PM N F E E N E
104. ire Consecutive Photoshot cannot be used simultaneously e When a title is displayed in Tape Playback Mode the title is not output from the DV Terminal e The Multi Picture Mode cannot be used once the title is inserted A full colored title made on other equipment cannot be played back or added to the picture with this Palmcorder e A title with size of other than 640x480 pixels cannot be displayed e When recording MPEG4 moving pictures is in progress Title in Function cannot be used e When the title is displayed or the Multi screen the recording and the playback cannot be performed e During external input or DV input you cannot use Title In Function or display titles on the Multi screen Select the desired titles to display them on the screen before connecting the cable to the Palmcorder B DPOF e Perform the DPOF Settings with your Palmcorder e Verifying the DPOF Settings may take a little time Wait until the Card Access Lamp goes out la Lock Setting e The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for this Palmcorder eThe SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is moved to the LOCK side you cannot write to or format the Card If it is moved back you can eThe MPEG4 data recorded by another Palmcorder may not be able to cancel the lock setting B Playing Back on Your TV eDepending on your TV nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Palmc
105. is displayed However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed MALI ITI Le noms ei mic anri oni Pa Pesme og zt Lem mas ori ni ta pel bere rm Tieton dumm aum gr br E AR y onm Parar Co uum Leet Dc Li La A agi ib e ai e For Windows 98SE Me users USB Audio Device is required Click Next and proceed For Windows 98SE Me Users The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer Install the USB Driver as instructed below Otherwise it won t be installed correctly 1 The message The file kstvtune ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed Camo ran Ire im artum am cm woods 9 E vendt CD PHUM met ke Leg i wwe TF ez mei I dime CD POM ren zl Iess e rs ete ied sd OF E 5 f Logg Ren Fam jo umi li as e Enter C Windows system for Windows 98SE e Enter C Windows options CABS for Windows Me elf the kstvtune ax file is missing in one of the 2 above mentioned folders insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path 2 The message The file ksclockf ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed e Enter C Windows system elf the ksclockf ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder insert the OS CD ROM and assign the path e You may click Browse to look
106. le at the beginning of the tape e Scene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is less than 1 minute B Playback Zoom Function e You cannot adjust the sound volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode e f you turn off the Palmcorder power or if you operate the Mode Dial Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled e Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used images that are output from the DV Terminal 13 are not enlarged eAs you enlarge an image the quality of the image deteriorates e During a Playback Zoom the Variable Speed Search Function cannot be changed with the Remote Controller B Playback Digital Effect Functions e Signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal 13 e You cannot use the Wipe or Mix Function while playing back the non recorded portion of tape B Playing Back a Card elt a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white elf you attempt to play back a file recorded in a different format or if file data is defective the whole display becomes bluish and the UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication may appear as warning e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment its size and that of this Palmcorder may appear differently e When playing back a picture recorded on other equipment the picture may not be played back or the quality of picture
107. lected Sub Menu 4 Press the I1 M Button to select the item 5 Press the gt gt Button to display the selected item 6 Press the II B Button to select the desired mode and press ENTER Button to determine the setting e While a Menu is displayed you cannot record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording The above operations can be done using the MENU Button A lt gt V Buttons and ENTER Button on the Remote Controller 14 To Return the Previous Screen Press the lt lt 4 Button To Exit the Menu Screen Press the MENU Button again About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off The setups of EFFECT2 35 are not retained However if the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning off the Palmcorder the selected setup may not be retained e Menu operation flow is shown in this text by gt gt Before Use B File Selection in the Picture MPEG4 Playback Mode A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations In this case carry out the following procedure 1 Press the II B 44 5 Button and select a file eThe selected file is marked by a frame PICTURE mpl No 25 100 0012 2 Press the ENTER Button to confirm the selection of the file e After the above File Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The above procedur
108. leted the COMPLETED Indication appears with beeps Initializing will not erase the clock setting 24 that has been adjusted Warning Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the condition of the Palmcorder e DEW DEW DETECT EJECT TAPE Condensation has occurred 70 Sei CHECK REC TAB The accidental erasure prevention switch on the inserted Cassette is open that is set to SAVE You are attempting Audio dubbing or Digital dubbing on a Tape while setting the accidental erasure prevention switch to SAVE 3 TAPE NOT INSERTED No Cassette in inserted 78 DN LOW BATTERY The Battery is low Recharge it 76 Ga The built in battery is low 24 NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty 71 aJEND TAPE END The tape came to end during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected 15 UNPLAYABLE TAPE OTHER FORMAT You are attempting to play back a tape section that has been recorded with a different TV system UNABLE TO A DUB LP RECORDED Because the original recording was done in LP Mode audio dubbing cannot be performed 62 Others INCOMPATIBLE TAPE This cassette is incompatible PUSH THE RESET SWITCH Irregular mechanism is detected Press the RESET Button 13 This may solve the problem CARD FULL Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select
109. ll be turned into the Quick Start Standby Mode To turn the Palmcorder on again set the OFF ON Switch to OFF and then set it to ON again The Quick Start Mode will be restored e This Function is not activated in the following cases e A tape and a card is not inserted while the Tape Recording Mode is set e A Card is not inserted while the Card Recording Mode is set In the following cases Quick Start is cancelled during the Quick Start Standby Mode e Operate the mode dial eThe Battery is replaced elf the QUICK START Button is pressed and held for approximately 2 seconds during the Quick Start Standby Mode the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will completely be turned off e f the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately 30 minutes when the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will completely be turned off e n the Automatic White Balance Mode the color may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording e The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Quick Start Standby Mode and when the recording starts 64 Others Self timer Recording eWhen BEEP SOUND on the INITIAL Sub Menu is set to ON the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self timer Standby Mode eBy operating the OFF ON Switch Recording Start Stop Button or Mode Dial the Self timer Standby Mode is cancelled la Zoom In Out Functions
110. lt 3 Slide in the direction of the arrow and reattach the Grip Belt 4 Attach the Grip Belt around your wrist e When returning the Grip Belt to the Grip Belt Attachment press the Lock Cover to ensure that it is securely locked Attaching the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface attach the Lens Cap 1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord through the attached eye on the Lens Cap Then pass the other end through the loop made by itself and pull tight 2 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Grip Belt Attachment and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord eThe removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Grip Belt It is not possible when using as a hand strap e When you are not recording be sure to cover the Lens with the Lens Cap for protection Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going out to avoid dropping the Palmcorder 2 7 Before Use 1 Pull the end of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Palmcorder 2 Fold the end of the Shoulder Strap run it through the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster and pull it e Pull it out more than 1 inch 2 cm from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off e Attach the other end of the Shoulder Strap to the other Shoulder Strap Holder in the same way Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever toward the front
111. m the speaker e For other notes concerning this item see 68 Copying on an S VHS or a VHS Cassette Dubbing After connecting the Palmcorder and the VCR as illustrated start the following procedures Y REMOTE MIC AV IN OUT PHO NES PLUG IN POWER AV Cable S Video Cable e Be sure to press the OSD Button 14 on the Remote Controller prior to copying so that no indications are visible Otherwise the displayed tape counter and function indications are also copied Palmcorder 1 Insert the recorded Cassette VCR 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette with an erasure prevention tab elf various setups such as external input tape speed etc are required please refer to the operating instructions of your VCR Palmcorder 3 Press the gt Button to start playback VCR 4 Start recording 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording Palmcorder 6 Press the W Button to stop playback 47 Editing Mode Recording the Contents of Other Equipment After connecting the Palmcorder and the other equipment as illustrated start the following procedures VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT SI REMOTE MIC AY INT DV PLUG IN POWER AV Cable S Video Cable Palmcorder 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt AV IN OUT gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT 2 Insert an unrecorded Cassette Other Equipment 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Palmcorder
112. mcorder with the IN mark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within CAUTION the unit may have sufficient PISIS OF FLEGTRIC SPOCK magnitude to cause electric DO NOT OPEN shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK e any inside part of this unit DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts 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 AC Adaptor eThe rating plate is on the underside of the AC Adaptor 2 FCC Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
113. nd of wind hitting the microphone when recording 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING WIND CUT ON To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt WIND CUT gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 65 Cinema Function This function is for recording a cinema like image 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt CINEMA gt gt ON Di CL CH O O 3 O h e Black bars appear at the top the screen To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt RECORDING gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF e For other notes concerning this item see 65 31 Recording Mode Recording in Special Situations Program AE You can select optimal automatic exposure under specific recording situations 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL AUTO S gt MANUAL gt bFocus eThe MNL Indication appears 2 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or CARD RECORDING MENU gt gt CAMERA gt gt PROG AE gt gt a desired mode ae a 3 2 EN or S7 l 1 amp Sports Mode eFor recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes 2 m Portrait Mode eUse when you want to make people subjects stand out from the background 3 4 Low Light Mode eFor brightening a dark
114. ng Start Stop Button 45 elt takes 1 to 2 seconds to start recording e During recording the Impec4 Indication is lit in red 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording e The maximum continuous recording times are approximately 120 minutes The Palmcorder will automatically stop recording when the relevant time listed above has elapsed e When Remaining Time Indication becomes R O0hOOm this Indication flashes in red Recording will not start eThe picture size of the moving picture MPEG4 SUPERFINE 320x240 FINE 320x240 NORMAL 176x144 ECONOMY 176x 144 e When attaching to e mail we recommend the file size to be less than 1MB SUPERFINE approximately 8 seconds FINE approximately 15 seconds NORMAL approximately 20 seconds ECONOMY approximately 1 minute Selecting the Quality of MPEG4 Recording images 1 Set CARD RECORDING MENU CARD gt gt MPEG4 MODE gt gt a desired image quality Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 8MB SUPERFINE approximately 1 minute FINE approximately 2 minutes NORMAL approximately 3 minutes ECONOMY approximately 8 minutes eThese figures vary depending on the scene eFor other notes concerning this item see 64 Bg Recording Yourself By opening the LCD Monitor and rotating it forward to the lens side you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder monitor the shot while recording is in pro
115. not affect the recorded picture Eyepiece Corrector Knob 19 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 26 46 Zoom Lever W T VOL JOG 28 37 Cassette Eject Lever OPEN EJECT 7 Reset Button RESET 63 Mode Dial 79 Quick Start Recording Button QUICK START 28 Quick Start Recording Lamp 28 Recording Start Stop Button 25 27 Power Switch OFF ON 79 25 69 POWER Lamp 19 25 37 48 49 50 Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS 25 32 34 Shoulder Strap Holders 78 Grip Belt One touch Free Style Grip Belt 17 51 Battery Eject Button PUSH BATT 16 52 Battery Holder 53 Tripod Receptacle eUsed for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod ei Before Use Bi Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from a distance Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT 26 46 Title Button TITLE 42 Multi Picture Picture in Picture Button MULTI P IN P 35 41 Rewind Review Button 4d 37 40 Date Time Button DATE TIME 62 Pause Button IH 38 40 55 Indication Output Button OSD 45 Stop Button W 37 40 Display Button DISPLAY 62 Recording Start Stop Button Reset Button RESET 75 START STOP 25 27 Recording Button REC 4s Play Button P 37 40 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB 46 Fast forward Cue Bu
116. nuously e After still pictures are deleted one by one they cannot be displayed again e For other notes concerning this item see 66 li Picture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt P IN P 2 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the P IN P Button 9 gt to insert a small still picture TF A small still picture is displayed in a normal picture e f the P IN P Button is pressed again the small still picture is cleared e For other notes concerning this item see 66 B Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode Like drawing a curtain the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene Mix Mode While the moving image of a new scene fades in the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU gt gt DIGITAL gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt WIPE or MIX eThe WIPE or MIX Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to pause the recording eThe last scene is stored in memory The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to MA or M 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to restart the recording e The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene e F
117. o Tape Recording Mode 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button 45 e Recording starts e After RECORD is displayed it changes to REC 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording eThe PAUSE Indication is displayed Recording Simultaneous Motion Still Record Mode e Even if the Mode Dial is set to Tape Recording Mode and the recording to a tape is in progress you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the PHOTO SHOT Button B To Check the Recording By pressing the S Button briefly in the Recording Pause Mode you can play back the eThe CHK Indication is displayed After checking the Palmcorder resumes the Recording Pause Mode e For other notes concerning this item see 64 25 Recording Mode B Finding the End of Recording Blank Search Function The Blank Search Function aids you in locating the end of the recording on the Cassette quickly 1 Set TAPE RECORDING MENU or TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt INITIAL gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES eThe BLANK Indication appears during the Blank Search e Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene the Palmcorder switches to the Recording Pause Mode or the Still Playback Mode e f there is no blank left on the Cassette the Palmcorder stops at the end of the tape To Cancel Blank Search Before Completion Press the Bl Button B To Add a Sound while Recording With t
118. o systems It is not a malfunction 3 Although the Palmcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that matches the input sockets used for the connection e Depending on your TV nothing may be shown even if you correctly connect the Palmcorder with your TV In this case set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT or INITIAL Sub Menu to OUT 273 Others 4 Playback picture is not clear Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image cannot be clear 71 5 Playing back or recording do not function the screen has frozen or the indication has disappeared e Turn the Palmcorder off If the Palmcorder is not turned off after operating the OFF ON switch press the RESET Button 13 first And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it Playback Sound 1 Sound is not played back from the built in speaker of the Palmcorder or the headphones e Is the volume too low During playback push the W T Lever to display the VOLUME Indication and adjust the volume 37 2 Different sounds are reproduced at the same time e 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu of the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU has been set to MIX As a result the original sound and sound that was recorded by audio dubbing are played back together It is possible to rep
119. of the Palmcorder and press an appropriate button e Distance from the Palmcorder Within approximately 15 feet 5 meters eAngle Approximately 15 in the vertical and horizontal directions from the central axis eThe above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the Palmcorder may not operate properly even within the above ranges e Within a 3 feet 1 meter range you can also use the Remote Controller on the LCD Monitor side of the Palmcorder Selecting Remote Controller Modes When 2 Palmcorders are used simultaneously they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes elf the Remote Controller Mode of the Palmcorder and that of the Remote Controller do not match REMOTE Indication is displayed Setup on the Palmcorder Set REMOTE on the INITIAL Sub Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode 22 Setup on the Remote Controller SS LE qp eed x TILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV Ess VCR1 Press the gt Button and Bi Button simultaneously VCR2 Press the 4t Button and Bi Button simultaneously e When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode 15 Before Use Power Supply Bl Using the AC Adaptor 1 Connect the DC Cable to the Palmcorder 2 Connect the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and the AC Jack eThe AC Cable
120. or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Lens Hood e Do not attach other conversion lenses in front of the Lens Hood there is no mount to be used for the attachment e When you wish to attach the Tele Conversion Lens not supplied Wide Conversion Lens not supplied MC Protector not supplied or ND Filter not supplied first of all turn the Lens Hood counter clockwise If the MC Protector or ND Filter is used the Lens Hood can be mounted on the filter elf you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the filter and conversion lens attached together to the Palmcorder 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions of your accessories Others e Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Power 1 The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on e ls the power source connected correctly 16 2 The Palmcorder power is turned off automatically e When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation If the AC Adaptor is used the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode When the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode and if the Recording Pause Mode continues for mor
121. or other notes concerning this item see 66 36 Playback Mode Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape The recorded scene can be played back immediately after the recording 1 Set the OFF ON Switch to ON eThe POWER Lamp lights up 2 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Playback Mode 3 Press the 44 Button to rewind the tape e Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback eWhen the tape reaches the beginning rewinding stops automatically 4 Press the gt Button to start playback e The I Indication appears e f a cassette recorded with a copyright protection signal is played back the picture is distorted by mosaic like patterns To Stop Playback Press the Bl Button 15 B Adjusting the Sound Volume To adjust the volume push the W T Lever to display the VOLUME Indication Push the W T Lever towards T to increase the volume or push the W T Lever towards W to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished VOL JOG t Ww To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or press the W Button to decrease the volume The VOLUME Indication goes off after the adjustment is finished e The sound volume cannot be adjusted using the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode 39 eFor other
122. order with your TV In this case set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT or INITIAL Sub Menu to OUT elf you set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT Sub Menu to IN OUT nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback e Picture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide screen TV with Playback Digital Effect eWe recommend setting the SCREEN on the DISPLAY Sub Menu to NORMAL when playing back MPEG4 on TV Bl Recording Pictures from a Card onto a Tape e When recording the Card Image on a Tape its size is transformed into 720x480 pixels according to the DV format elf you attempt to record a still picture with a large image size on a Tape there may be a reduction in the quality of the image e The MPEGA data cannot be recorded on a Tape E Audio Dubbing e The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed e Sounds sent through the DV Terminal cannot be dubbed elf a tape has a non recorded portion when the tape is dubbed images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back e f you set the tape counter back to 0 at the position where you want to stop Audio Dubbing so as to make it possible to use the Memory Stop Function 75 Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position e n the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a PC using the PC s software only the original sound ST1 may be imported dependin
123. ows Messenger is activated e Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows Messenger for understanding its operation e During set up if Primary video capture device selection screen is displayed Panasonic DVC Web Camera is selected e Send the sound by using the microphone attached to the Personal Computer elf the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for two hours the communication is automatically shut OFF In this case restart Windows Messenger and set up the communication again B Setting up the MSN Messenger When starting the MSN Messenger for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the MSN Messenger setup has already been done For more details please read the corresponding Help file 1 Click Sign In De m aum PP marge 2 Type in your Sign in name and password elf you do not have your Sign in name and password click Get one here 3 Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed 4 After the setup is completed sign in and start the MSN Messenger SSS NIA e earn been 5 Click on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly 6 Select the microphone attached to the PC in the Microphone menu 7 Click Web Camera Settings in the Tools menu 8 Confirm the Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device is selected e For other information a
124. peed Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment Manual Focus Adjustment Digital Effect Funchons cee 8 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape oocccooccccnncoconncoconccnonncons 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 37 Slow Motion Playback ccccccssssseeeeeeeseees 38 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 38 Index Search Functions 39 Playback Zoom Function 39 Playback Digital Effect Functions 40 Playing Back a Card 40 Sde SNOW MT 41 Creating a Tile cacon 42 Adding a Title eere e rete eres 42 Writing Printing Data on a Card 43 Protecting the Files on a Card 43 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Card 43 Formatting a Card 44 Enlarging a Movie Picture Size 44 Playing Back on Your TV 45 Editing Mode Recording from a Tape onto a Card 46 Recording Pictures from a Card onto a iz 46 Audio DUDDIDQ E 46 Copying on an S VHS or a VHS EE Ee 47 Recording the Contents of Other EQUIPO sir piso 48 Using the DV Cable for Recording 48 With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB DVRs 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 53 Using the G 726 Audio Decoder 54 Using t
125. r increased sufficiently the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty In this case please contact a dealer e f the Battery is warm charging takes a longer time than normal e f you use the AC Adaptor near a radio radio reception may be disturbed Keep the AC Adaptor 3 feet 1 meter or more away from radio e When using the AC Adaptor it may generate whirring sounds However this is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC jack If they are left connected a minute amount of current is consumed e Keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery always clean Bg Condensation If you turn the Palmcorder on when condensation occurs on the head or the tape Condensation Indication 4 DEW yellow or red blinks on the Viewfinder or the LCD monitor and the messages DEW DETECT or EJECT TAPE only when the tape is inserted appear In this case follow the procedure below Blinking in yellow Dew is slightly adhering on the head or the tape Blinking in red Dew is adhering on the head or the tape 1 Remove the tape if it is inserted elt takes about 20 seconds to open the Cassette Holder This is not a malfunction 2 Leave the Palmcorder with the Cassette Compartment Cover closed to cool or warm it to the ambient temperature When 4 DEW blinks in yellow e You cannot use the Tape Recording Playback Mode Leave the Palmcorder for about 30 minutes e However you can use the Card
126. r la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2 Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ngulo cortado mirando a la derecha introd zcala en su ranura 6 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta E Grabaci n en una cinta 1 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON Q en ON ela l mpara POWER se enciende 2 Ajuste el disco del modo al de la grabaci n de cinta 3 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de la grabaci n eComienza la grabaci n 4 Oprima de nuevo el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para detener brevemente la grabaci n 86 Others Bg Grabaci n de una imagen fija en una tarjeta Photoshot 1 Ajuste en disco del modo al de la grabaci n B Grabaci n de una imagen en movimiento en una tarjeta MPEG4 1 Ajuste el disco del modo al de la grabaci n 2 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n 3 Oprima de nuevo el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n para detener brevemente la grabaci n B Reproducci n de una cinta 1 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON Q en ON e a l mpara POWER se enciende 2 Ajuste el disco del modo al de la reproducci n de cinta 3 Oprima el bot n lt lt para rebobinar la cinta 4 Oprima el bot n gt para comenzar la reproducci n 5 Oprima el bot n M para parar la reproducci n B Reproducci n de la tarjeta Reproduce las im genes grabadas en la tarjeta 1 Ajuste el disco del modo
127. r usage store the supplied SD Memory Card in the enclosed bag e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the Card with your fingers Do not allow dirt dust or water to enter it 72 e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing IB LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Hood LCD Monitor e n a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may form on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth e f your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on the image on the LCD Monitor is slightly darker than usual at first However as the internal temperature increases it goes back to the normal brightness Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor screen featuring a total of approximately 123 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Viewfinder e Do not direct the Viewfinder or Lens to the sun Internal components may be seriously damaged e When the Palmcorder is used with a large capacity Battery attached to it it is not practical to look in the Viewfinder from behind the Battery Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of approximately 113 000 pixels The result is more than 99 99 effective pixels with a mere 0 01 of the pixels inactive
128. ra body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep rubber or plastic products in contact with the Palmcorder for a long period of time Do not use benzine thinner or alcohol for cleaning the Palmcorder eThe Palmcorder body may be deformed and the surface finish may peel off e Before cleaning detach the Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack e Wipe the Palmcorder with a soft dry cloth To remove stubborn stains wipe with a cloth that is soaked in a detergent diluted with water and afterwards finish wiping with a dry cloth e For storing or transporting the Palmcorder place it in a bag or case lined with soft pads so as to prevent the coating on the camera body from being worn After use be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cable from AC Jack e f the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder the tape sags and deteriorates e f the Battery is left on the Palmcorder for a long time the voltage drops excessively and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged B About AC Adaptor elf the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE Lamp may continue flashing and the Battery may not be charged After the temperature of the Battery has decreased or increased sufficiently charging starts automatically If the CHARGE Lamp continues to flash even after the Battery temperature has decreased o
129. ranty period there will be no charge for labor During the Parts warranty period there will be no charge for parts You must carry in or mail in your product or arrange for in home service as applicable during the warranty period If non rechargeable batteries are included they are not warranted This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service Carry In Mail in or In Home Service For Carry In Mail In or In HomeService as applicable in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site http www panasonic com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re installation of an installed product It is possible that certain in home repairs will not be completed in home but will require that the product or parts of the product be removed for shop diagnosis and or repair and then returned Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor
130. re not output from the DV Terminal e Even if you use a device equipped with DV Terminals you may not be able to perform Digital Dubbing in some cases e Date or other information to be displayed cannot be displayed if the software of the connected equipment does not support the display function e You cannot record on a tape when MPEG4 recording from external input signals is in progress You cannot record on a card when recording on a tape from external input signals is in progress Cautions for Use la After Use 1 Take out the Cassette 75 2 Set the OFF ON Switch to OFF 3 Take out the Card 18 4 Detach the power supply and retract the Viewfinder or the LCD Monitor 76 19 5 To protect the Lens attach the supplied Lens Cap Bi Cautions for Use When you use your Palmcorder on a rainy or snowy day or on a beach make sure that no water enters the Palmcorder e Water may cause the Palmcorder or Cassette to malfunction Irreparable failure may occur elf sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use itto wipe the camera body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetized equipment such as a microwave oven TV video game equipment etc e f you use the Palmcorder on or neara TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use near a cell phone bec
131. roduce the sounds separately 46 3 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed e f you perform audio dubbing on a recording made in 16bit Mode the original sound will be erased If you wish to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit Mode at the time of recording 4 Sounds cannot be played back Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played is 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK Sub Menu of the TAPE PLAYBACK MENU set to ST2 To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing 12bit AUDIO must be set to ST1 46 e Is the Variable Speed Search Function working Press the gt Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function 38 Card 1 Recorded pictures are not clear e Is PICT QUALITY on the CARD Sub Menu set to NORMAL or ECONOMY If recording is done with it set to NORMAL or ECONOMY images with fine details may include a mosaic like pattern Set PICT QUALITY to FINE 26 2 Photoshot Playback images do not look normal e The picture may be damaged In order to prevent the loss of image data backing up on a Cassette or a personal computer is recommended 46 49 3 During Playback the UNPLAYABLE CARD is displayed e The image was either recorded in a different format or data is damaged 4 Even if a Card is formatted it cannot be used e Either the Palmcorder or the Card may be damaged Please consult a dealer Others
132. rt of recording the index signal is not recorded E Photoshot Index Search 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt PLAYBACK SEARCH PHOTO 2 Press the gt gt Button or 44 Button 62 on the Remote Controller NY p w CREW PLAY FF e9 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX PB Z00M TEN SA e With each press of the corresponding button still pictures recorded in Photoshot Mode are searched Scene Index Search 1 Set TAPE PLAYBACK MENU gt gt PLAYBACK gt gt SEARCH gt gt SCENE 2 Press the gt gt Button or Tal Button on the Remote Controller eWhen the corresponding button is pressed once the S 1 Indication appears and searching for the subsequent scene marked with an index signal starts Each time the button is pressed after the start of Scene Index Search the indication changes from S 2 to S 9 and the beginning of the scene corresponding to the selected number will be searched eUp to 9 scene numbers can be selected Continuous Index Search If the PP Button or the lt 4 Button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer search can be continued at several second intervals To cancel press the gt Button 76 or the MW Button 74 ML gv xw 4 Es PLAY FF e 76 gt STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX P8 Z00M eem l CAN ro e For other notes concerning this item see 67 Playback Zoom Function
133. ry accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are deformed Attaching a deformed Battery to the Palmcorder or AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC Adaptor Bi Cautions for Storage Before storing the Palmcorder take the Cassette out and detach the Battery Store all the components in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature Recommended Temperature 59 F to 77 F 15 C to 25 C Recommended Humidity 40 to 60 Palmcorder eWrap it with a soft cloth to prevent dust from getting into the Camera eDo not leave the Palmcorder in places that expose it to high temperature Battery eExtremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the Battery elf the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions 7 Others e Do not allow the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned eStore the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use up the charged capacity Cassette e Before storing it rewind the tape to the beginning If the Cassette is left for more than 6 months with the tape stopped midway the tape sags although it
134. s may be deteriorated e When playing back a non standardized file the Folder File Number may not be displayed e n the following cases black bars may appear depending on the playback device e When playing back a mega pixel still picture with this Palmcorder and recording it onto a tape e Changing the picture size to 640x480 pixels with DV STUDIO eThe file format supported by this Palmcorder is ASF Not all the ASF formatted files will be played back e When you set SCREEN on the DIGITAL Sub Menu to NORMAL in playing back MPEG4 moving pictures they are displayed smaller This is not a malfunction eMoving pictures are kept still during Cue Review playback Only the counter number increases or decreases e MPEG4 data cannot perform Slow Motion Playback forward direction and reverse direction Still Advance Playback forward direction and reverse direction or Playback with Zoom Lever elf you try to play back an MPEG4 recorded image for which the MPEG4 MODE was set to a mode other than ECONOMY on other PANASONIC cameras this image will not be displayed and the indication PLEASE RE OPERATE AFTER PUSHING RESET BUTTON etc may appear This is not a malfunction eFor the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on other equipment UNPLAYABLE CARD Indication may be displayed when they are played back If the gt Button is pressed in this case gt will be displayed for a few seconds and the next image will be
135. s not found is displayed enter CAWINDOWSisystemlOSUBSYS If the message MTDV98M3 sys is not found is displayed enter CAWINDOWS system32WDRIVERS The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer e f you install the USB Driver while the USB Connecting Cable is being connected or if you do not follow these Operating Instructions the Palmcorder will not be recognized correctly In this case delete the USB Driver from Device Manager as described below uninstall the USB Driver and re install it Set the Palmcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode connect it to the personal computer and delete Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver for Win XX COM X or Panasonic Serial USB Driver from Device Manager The numeral designation after Win XX will differ depending on the OS Win 98 Win Me Win 2000 Win XP Set the Palmcorder to PC Mode and delete Panasonic DVC SD Disk Drive or Panasonic DVC USB Storage Windows 98SE Mi About the SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card The SD Memory Card supplied is virtually the same size as a MultiMediaCard It is an external Memory Card that is available in larger Capacities It has a write protect switch to prevent data writing and card formatting as well as a copyright protection function e SD Logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard The MultiMediaCard is a compact lightweight and removable external
136. scene 4 2 Spotlight Mode eFor recording a subject under a spotlight 5 amp 7 Surf amp Snow Mode eFor recording in glaring surroundings such as ski slopes beaches etc To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the PROG AE on the CAMERA Sub menu to OFF Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see 66 Recording in Natural Colors White Balance Depending on the scene or light condition the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors In this case the white balance can be adjusted manually When the Palmcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on the Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function properly Please turn on the Palmcorder after removing the Lens Cap 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL AUTO x MANUAL S bFocus iu eThe MNL Indication appears 2 Press the ENTER Button 44 eThe AWB Indication appears 3 Press the gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button to select a desired White Balance Mode 3 4 1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment AWB 2 The white balance setting that was previously set manually Nay 3 Outdoor Mode Te 4 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lamp 5 To Resume Automatic Adjustment Press the gt gt Button 13 or lt lt Button until the AWB Indication appears Or set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO
137. sh 1 Drop the NO_NAME icon which appeared when you connected the Palmcorder with the USB connection cable into the recycle bin then disconnect the USB connection cable NO_NAME W v j gt t el beer If the above operation is not performed correctly when data is copied from the Personal Computer to an SD Memory Card the copied data may be damaged Even when the following operations are performed the same results will occur as when the USB cable is removed above Therefore it is imperative that the above operation is completed before proceeding e When SD Memory Card is removed e When Palmcorder power is turned OFF eWhen Mode Dial is turned to change modes If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall The screens may vary with the type of the OS In this manual explanation is offered with Windows Me screen 1 Select Start Settings Control Panel select the software or the driver from Add Remove Programs to uninstall e Uninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS Notes e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc ArcSoft the ArcSoft logo ArcSoft Photolmpression 4 0 ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 0 ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3 0 and PhotoPrinter 4 0 are trademarks of ArcSoft Inc e Microsoft Windows Windows Messenger MSN Messenger and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the M
138. side the Palmcorder to bring the subject into focus so that the subject can be seen clearly However the Auto Focus System does not function properly for the following subjects or under the following recording conditions 74 Others Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead 1 Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Palmcorder and the other end farther away from it eBecause Auto Focus makes adjustments at the center of an image it may be impossible to focus on a subject that is located in both foreground and background 2 Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass eBecause the focus is on the dirty glass the subject behind the glass will not be focused 3 Recording a subject in dark surroundings e Because the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably the Palmcorder cannot focus correctly 4 Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects eBecause the Palmcorder focuses on the objects with glossy surfaces or on highly reflective objects the subject may become blurry 5 Recording a fast moving subject eBecause the focus lens inside moves mechanically it cannot keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast e Because the Palmcorder achieves focus based upon the vertical lines of an image a subject with little contrast such as a white wall may become blurry I Time Cod
139. sive Photoshot Mode the brightness and hue of the recorded still picture may become unstable elt this mode is used for indoor recording playback images may flicker Low Light Mode e Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree Spotlight Mode e With this mode recorded images may become extremely dark elf the subject is extremely bright its recorded image may becomes whitish Surf amp Snow Mode elf the subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be whitish B White Balance In the following cases you cannot change White Balance eWhen you set EFFECT2 to SEPIA or to B W e When you set the Zoom to 10x or higher e During Digital Still Picture Mode e When you display a Menu e When you use the MagicPix Mode In the following cases the My Indication flashes eThe flashing indicates that the previously adjusted White Balance setting is still kept This setting will be kept until White Balance is adjusted again e You may not be able to achieve correct White Balance Adjustment manually under weak illumination B Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject eDuring normal playback movement in the images may not look smooth e Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become unstable avoid recording under fluorescent li
140. sktop during installation it is also possible to start by double clicking on the icon Using the G 726 Audio Decoder G 726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEGA sound with Windows Media Player Install it from enclosed CD ROM In order for the G 726 Audio Decoder to be installed the hard disk must have at least 16 MB of free space Before proceeding with installation check out the amount of free space on the hard disk B Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Also the following software must be correctly installed DirectX 6 or later Runtime DirectX Media 6 Runtime Windows Media Player 6 1 or later Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800600 pixels or more RAM 32 MB or more Free hard disk space At least 16 MB 54 With a PC B Installing the G 726 Audio Decoder 1 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive e Setup Menu appears 2 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu eThe set up program starts up eQuit all Windows applications 3 Install it by following the instructions on the screen fue Suede qur br l buc ite ppt jr T LA e mbr a be oan cre orbe res usquam rd pe ds ch rar URGE eee a a zu pe mom rl zt mp cci
141. sonal Computer or others Capacity that can be used as conventional memory 8 MB Card about 6 800 000 bytes Indications Others Others Various functions and the Palmcorder status are shown on the screen SS Remaining Battery Power e When the battery power becomes low the Indication changes When the battery is discharged completely ek KIM Indication flashes HO Ab Remaining Tape Time e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes When it reaches less than 3 minutes the indication starts flashing STRETCH SLIM NEGA SEPIA B W SOLARI PB ZOOM SP LP INDEX S 1 5X AUTO MNL EIS MIC AV IN 12 bit 16 bit MF FM d o A BC Ke H Tape Recording Mode 25 Tape Playback Mode 37 Card Recording Mode 26 Picture Playback Mode 40 MPEG4 Playback Mode 40 PC Mode 49 Cinema Mode 31 Digital Zoom 29 Multi Mode 35 P IN P Mode 35 Wipe Mode 35 Mix Mode 35 Strobe Mode 35 Trailing Effect Mode 35 Mosaic Mode 35 Mirror Mode 35 Stretch Mode 35 Slim Mode 35 Negative Mode 35 Sepia Mode 35 Black amp White Mode 35 Solarisation Mode 35 Playback Zoom 39 Standard Play Mode Recording Speed Mode 24 Long Play Mode Recording Speed Mode 24 Index signal recording 39 Search Number 39 Zoom Magnification Indication 28 Automatic Mode 25 Manual Mode 32 Image Stabilizer 29 Audio Dubb
142. ssory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts 9 panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 We Accept Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express and Personal Checks Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to the Elgin Centralized Factory Servicenter Customer s in Puerto Rico please ship or carry in to location below Service in Puerto Rico Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico Inc Panasonic Sales Company Factory Servicenter Ave 65 de Infanter a Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of October 2003 2 Others Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from
143. started in Windows Media Player but ends with an error message after 3 to 4 minutes 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete eSetup window will disappear when the installation is complete Note If a window does not appear automatically click the Start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D MnstMenu exe and click OK D applies when the CD ROM drive is drive D Using USB Driver B Operating environment e Despite having the operating environment indicated it may not be possible to use the program with some types of personal computers eA CD ROM drive is required to install this program OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium Il Celeron 300 MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more recommended 128 MB or more required for Windows XP Free hard disk space At least 30 MB or more Ports USB Terminal B Installing USB Driver Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable 1 Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows 2 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM
144. stment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see 66 Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL p S MANUAL b Focus S Y e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the ENTER Button until the Iris Indication appears MNL 1 60 F2 0 3 Press the gt gt Button 13 or 44 Button to adjust the iris Range of Iris Adjustment CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OP Opened 00B OP 18dB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to OP 18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which dB is attached indicates a Gain up value If this value is too large the quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to AUTO e For other notes concerning this item see 66 Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Set the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to MANUAL AUTO d S MANUAL gt k Focus q SN eThe MNL Indication appears 2 Slide the AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Switch to FOCUS EE AUTO y y a MANUAL gt FOCUS Y N e The gt MF Indication Manual Focus Mode appears MNL gt MF 3 Press the
145. the date of original purchase Camcorder Product One 1 year parts and labour LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed subjected to usage for which the product was not designed misused or abused damaged during shipping or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance nor does it cover any product which is used commercially Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EXCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance please contact your Dealer or our Customer Care Centre at Telephone 905 624 5505 Fax 905 238 2360 Web www panasonic ca For product rep
146. this case charge the built in battery eThe clock uses the 12 hour system Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock When the X Indication flashes the internal lithium battery is near exhaustion 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack e After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING Sub Menu If LP Mode is selected the recording time becomes 1 5 times longer than that of SP Mode Although the image quality does not decrease with the LP Mode recording mosaic pattern noise may appear on a playback image or some normal functions may be restricted e The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely compatible with other equipment e Audio dubbing is not possible with LP Mode 46 Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with AUDIO REC on the RECORDING Sub Menu High sound quality recording is possible with 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track Mode With the 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track Mode the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo while the other 2 tracks can be used for Audio Dubbing 24 Recor Recording Mode About Recording When recording pictures on a tape set the Mode Di
147. ting the Slide Show gt Playing back the next picture Playing back the previous picture B Stop the Slide Show MI Pause the Slide Show MPEG4 P Playing back the File kk Selecting the next file When you tap this button during playback you can search the next file and when you keep pressing it cue playback is activated Selecting the previous file When you tap this button during playback you can search the beginning of the file and when you keep pressing it review playback is activated Stop playing back Ii Pause playing back 40 Playback Mode When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at Step 1 e File is numbered in hexadecimal eWhen the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed picture may appear to be still or mosaic pattern noise may appear but this is not a malfunction e When you select MPEG4 Playback Mode at step 1 during playback push the W T lever to display the volume indication until the volume Indication appears and adjust the volume 37 0 2 Q Folder File Number When the picture is played back File Name When the MPEG4 data is played back Picture Size When the picture is played back 62 Playback time When MPEG4 data is played back Q File Number To Select a Desired File and Playing Back 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode eThe files recorded on the Card are displayed in Multi Picture Mode
148. tton PP 37 40 Cursor Buttons for Variable Speed Playback Zoom Button P B ZOOM 29 Search Function A V 38 Enter Button ENTER 20 Direction Buttons for Playback Zoom B Magic Wire Remote Control with Function A lt gt Y An Narration Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot from various angles high to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is used When the controller is not in use attach the clip to the Grip Belt for convenience This controller makes it easier for left handed users to use the Palmcorder Slow Motion Still Advance Buttons Lat 4t reverse I forward 28 Index Search Buttons de gt P I 4 reverse P forward 39 Selection Button SELECT 40 Store Button STORE 40 Off On Button OFF ON 40 Microphone MIC 26 Zoom Volume Button ZOOM VOL Recording Start Stop Button REC 28 37 39 Zoom Lever W T Variable Speed Search Button eZoom speed changes in 2 stages VAR SEARCH 3 Photoshot Button PHOTO SHOT Menu Button MENU 20 Microphone Switch Button TALK 26 eWhen the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is connected to REMOTE Jack and the TALK Button is pressed the narration microphone is activated and the built in microphone on the Palmcorder is deactivated Clip 14 Before Use e Insert the plug securely into the REMOTE Jack as far as it will go A loose connection will affect normal operation The R
149. ture and high humidity environment e Damaged tape Long operating hours Using Mini DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette 2 Press the gt Button and approximately 20 seconds later press the B Button Do not rewind the tape 3 Take out the Head Cleaner Insert a Video Cassette and start recording Then play the tape back to check the recorded image 4 If the image is not still clear repeat Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively Notes e Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the beginning in the same manner as before elf the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the tape may be damaged In this case immediately stop using that Cassette e Do not clean the heads excessively Excessive cleaning may cause excessive wear of the heads If the heads are worn images cannot be played back even after the heads are cleaned e f the dirty heads cannot be cleaned with the Head Cleaner the Palmcorder needs to be cleaned at a service center Please consult a dealer eVideo Head Cleaners can be purchased from service centres e Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product It is not covered by the warranty Periodical Check up To maintain the highest image quality we recommen
150. utive Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously e When the SELF TIMER is set to ON the Palmcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the BURST MODE setting e When using a card formatted by other equipment intervals between pictures may become large e f recording or erasing pictures is repeated many times intervals between pictures may become large In this case back up your important data on a PC and format your card using this Palmcorder Intervals of recording pictures may become large depending on the card We recommend using Panasonic SD Memory Card Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 e The following functions are disabled eSelf timer 28 e The sound is recorded in the monaural that is mixed L and R of the stereo sound e When playing back the MPEG4 moving picture recorded by this Palmcorder with other equipment black bars may appear at the top and bottom of screen eMPEGA moving pictures recorded in SUPERFINE cannot be recorded in the MultiMediaCard elf you record wide images as MPEG4 moving pictures when using line input or DV input the wide images are recorded in lengthwise style e MPEGA moving pictures may not be recorded on a card formatted by other equipment e g PC E Quick Start e During the Quick Start Standby Mode a minute amount of electricity is consumed eWhen the Palmcorder is left in the Recording Pause Mode for 5 minutes it wi
151. utton 13 or lt lt Button to adjust the title contrast and press the ENTER Button 14 5 Press the gt P Button 13 or 44 Button to adjust the color and press the ENTER Button 14 mL eThe dark portion of the image is missing and the colors of the bright portion change in order of black blue green cyan red magenta yellow and white after which the bright portion of the image is missing and the colors of the dark portion change in the above order 6 Select RECORDING and press the ENTER Button 14 eThe title is recorded on the Card e For other notes concerning this item see 68 Adding a Title A title can be added to the picture It is displayed in Tape Card Recording Mode and Tape Picture Playback Mode 2 Press the MENU Button 18 eThe title is displayed 3 Press the MULTI Button 9 gt eFile Name 4 Press the II B 44 9 Button to select a desired title eThe selected title is marked with a frame 5 Press the ENTER Button or press the MULTI Button 9 eThe selected title is displayed 42 Playback Mode e Recording and Photoshot Recording can be made with pictures that have titles e A title can be displayed also by pushing TITLE Button on the Remote Controller To Clear the Title Display Set DIGITAL TITLE IN OFF Or press TITLE Button on the Remote Controller e For other notes concerning this item see 68
152. warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Matsushita or any of its distributors or dealers will not be liable for any damage suffered by Licensee arising from or in connection with Licensee s use of the Software Article 7 Export Control Licensee agrees not to export or re export to any country the Software in any form without the appropriate export licenses under regulations of the country where Licensee resides if necessary Article 8 Termination of License The right granted to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement Upon such automatic termination Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 6 Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following G 726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU INDICATE YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT PROMPTLY RETURN THE DISK PACKAGE AND THE ACCOMPANYING ITEMS WITH YOUR SALES RECEIPT TO YOUR VENDOR LIMITED USE SOFTWARE LICENSE You the Licensee are granted a non exclusive software license to use the Software and r
153. y at the position where the counter was set to zero Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set DISPLAY gt gt C DISPLAY gt gt MEMORY 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing 3 Play back the still picture where you want to start audio dubbing 4 Start audio dubbing 46 e Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero 75 Others Specifications Digital Video Camera Information for your safety Power Source DC 7 9 7 2 V Power Consumption Recording 5 0W Recording Format Mini DV Consumer use Digital Video SD Format Tape Used 6 35 mm digital video tape Recording Playback Time SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Video Recording System Digital Component Television System EIA Standard 525 lines 60 fields NTSC color signal Audio Recording System PCM Digital Recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2ch 12 bit 32 kHz Ach Image Sensor 1 6 inch CCD Image Sensor Lens Auto Iris F1 8 Focal Length 2 3 23 mm Macro Full Range AF Filter Diameter 27 mm Zoom 10 1 Power Zoom Monitor 2 5 inch LCD Viewfinder Color Electronic Viewfinder Microphone Stereo Speaker 1 round speaker 20 mm Standard Illumination 1 400 Ix Minimum Required Illumination 1 Ix MagicPix Mode Video Output Level 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm S Video Output Level Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm Audio Output Lev

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