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Panasonic PV-GS70 Camcorder User Manual

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1. 48 49 Playback ZOO Mata 46 Playing Back on Your IN 50 EEN been e 35 Segel 35 Progressive Photoshot cccoonocccconincccconanonconcnnnnnos 30 MO QUICK Sta eeh Zoe 29 MR RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot Recording CHECK is Recording Pause Mode ciccccooccccccnncccccnnccnnnnnnccnnnns Recording Speed nica las Remote Controller cccscececcsssseeeeeeeenees Repeat Playback cocoooccconccccocccconoconononononononnanononos Request for Service Notice USA Only Review Playback ooocoooccconccccoccococonononononononnnnanononos Ms SD Memory Card cooccnncccnnnnccnnccnnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnconnnnnnnos 79 Sel Eer ee mr ias 29 Self timer Recording ccccccccnccccccccccnonnnanccnnanononnos 30 Sepia ModE cis 40 48 Shutter Speed ars IRA 36 Slide SNOW iresi A Aae 61 Slow Motion Playback occcccccccccooonccnnnnnonnnconnnnnos 45 SOM SKIN FUNCION EE 34 Solarization Mode 40 48 Sound Volume iii tas 43 SPEP MOQ EE 27 Spons Moda ree o daa 35 SPOUIGNt MOJE cesar 35 Still Advance Playback ooocccccooococcccnococnoconnnnnnnnnos 45 Strobe Mode 40 48 SUI td 98 Surf amp SNOW Mode 35 SWING MOOG sin o 42 49 MT Tele Macro Function ooccoccncnccncnnnnnnncnnnnncnnnnnnnnnnas 31 TMG Col das 98 d ra licita 62 63 Trailing Effect Mode oooooccccononnccccccccnnnnccnnnnss 40 48 MU USB Connection NA EE GO WV Variable Speed Search ccccceccccsseeeeeeeeeaeeees 44 Video Hea
2. nee OED ey You can create a title and record on a Memory Card 2 4 5 6 7 1D 1 Camera Mode ww O GE gt Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears Set the Lens to the image you want to use for creating a title VCR Mode Search for the image you want to use for creating a title and set the Palmcorder to the Still Playback Mode 2 Set CARD SETUP gt gt CREATE TITLE gt gt YES 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button e The title is stored e To perform PhotoShot again select RETURN 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select LUMINANCE and press it 5 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the title contrast and then press it The COLOR Indication appears 6 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select desired color and press it 7 Select RECORD and then press the PUSH Dial Selecting Colors If you make color selection by rotating the PUSH Dial when creating a title you can change the color as follows 1 Original Color The color of the captured image e Title in the original color in which the dark portion blackish portion of the captured image is missing 2 Preset colors black blue green cyan red magenta yellow and white e Title in a preset color in which the dark portion blackish portion of the captured image is missing 3 Original color the color of the captured image Title in the original color in which the bright portion whitish portion of the captured ima
3. STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX DATE OSD TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI P IN P REC A DUB 2 Fo PLAY FEIS gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX P B DIGITAL Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback special Digital Effects can be added to the Recording The digital effects that may be applied in the process of recording except Picture in Picture Mode will be the same as these added effects 1 Press the gt Button 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and select desired Digital Effect eWhen the SELECT Button is pressed repeatedly the Digital Effect selection changes MULTI gt WIPE MIX STROBE gt NEGA gt SEPIA gt B W TRAIL gt SOLARI gt MOSAIC gt MIRROR e The same setting can also be set using the DIGITAL EFFECT on the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Press the OFF ON Button 1 to suspend or restart the digital effect When the digital effect is paused temporarily the selected effect s indication flashes Canceling the Digital Effect Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller repeatedly until the Digital Effect Indication is cleared e For other notes see page 90 Playback with Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 1 Press the gt Button to start playback 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and select WIPE or MIX 3 Press the ST
4. 1280x960 Image size o 640x480 Image size o From 800 to 1024 pixels o From 1024 to 1280 pixels o From 1280 to 1600 pixels o From 1600 to 2048 pixels o Over 2048 e Number set DPOF 00 3 66 DPOF setting amp Slide Show White DPOF Setting completed set to 1 or more picture gt 66 Green Slide Show Settings completed 3 61 DPOF Setting set to 1 or more picture Slide Show Settings both completed gt 61 66 Blue 83 25 Card File Indications 3 Camera Mode eMPEG4 Picture Quality N F SF eCard PhotoShot picture quality F N E 3 54 Card PhotoShot Recording F is Fine N is Normal E is Economy in abbreviated terms eRemaining number of Card PhotoShot Pictures 000 3 53 eRecording in Card PhotoShot Picture red 3 53 e Recording the Moving Picture mPeG4 red gt 56 e Recording Voice voice red 3 55 eMemory Card is not inserted PRRa NEGA flashing in red 3 52 eCard PhotoShot is ready to record PicTuRe Mrs voice cyan gt 53 e File number No 000 3 58 e Lock setting O gt 64 fi Changing the Counter Display Mode By changing C DISPLAY on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication 0 00 00 Memory Counter Indication M0 00 00 and Time Code Indication OhOOmO00sO0f e You can also press the COUNTER Button of the R
5. S TT 5 ob CS fs e A DUB ei IT STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX de TA P B DIGITAL START E PHOTO SHOT FIOR COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI P IN P OREC A DUB a N Oi 16 EJ REW PLAY FF gt ES estan DV PAUSE Ue ADV Gal BA Ga ts ee EO DA 11 al KI P B DIGITAL 25 o HE repo O O S 732 a RESET c ZOOM 27 20 Hae 21 PINE REC A BY 22 anew E Y FF 23 e PAUSE STILL ADV TE Ga 24 INDEX STOP INDEX Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from a distance Remote Controller Buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Date and Time Button DATE TIME 84 Indication Output Button OSD 50 Counter Reset Button RESET 3 98 Indication Shift Button COUNTER 3 84 Multi Picture Picture in Picture Button MULTI P IN P 3 41 42 49 Recording Button REC 3 67 68 Audio Dubbing Button A DUB 3 51 Upward Direction Button A for Playback Zoom Function 3 46 Left Right Direction Button lt gt for Playback Zoom Function gt 46 KEY OLS USS 10 Downward Direction Button Y for Playback Zoom Function gt 46 11 Slow Motion Still Advance Button Ta reverse direction normal direction 3 45
6. The Palmcorder will be ready for recording in approximately 1 7 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 see page 86 29 Self timer Recording When you set the self timer the still pictures are automatically taken after 10 seconds on the Cassette and the Memory Card 1 Press the SELF TIMER Button e The X Indication appears 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button e The Recording Lamp and the lt Indication flash and the Photoshot is activated after 10 seconds You can also use the RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot 3 54 e For other notes see page 86 Gd PH Gd PD Gd Gg Gg Gd PD Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Gg Pu Gg Gd Fu Gg Gg PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette With this function you can record still pictures with sound for approximately 7 seconds each on the Cassette Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to TAPE 2 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button in the Recording Pause Mode e The Palmcorder records a still picture for about 7 seconds and then switches back to the Recording Pause Mode ePhotoShot Recording results in slightly inferior image quality elf you set SHTR EFFECT on the OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 Sub Menu to ON you can add an image and a sound like releasing the shutter Progressive PhotoShot Mode With the Progressive PhotoShot Mode you can record s
7. When it is set to ON directivity of microphone is regulated depending on the strength of wind to reduce wind noise Pd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd Gd Gd Gg Gd Fd Gd Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Recording in Special Situations Program AE Select optimal automatic exposures under specific recording situations 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt PROG AE gt gt a desired Mode X 22 1 2 KJ 87 e The Indication of the selected Mode is displayed e Sports Mode For recording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes s Portrait Mode Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus 4 Low Light Mode Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness IS Spotlight Mode Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight S7 Surf amp Snow Mode Compensates for excessive illumination from sun glare to produce a clear picture AUTO MANUAL IL rous U gt B SH 2 WB SHUTTER IRIS IMFVOL JOG ueno O MATT lt Pus gt Canceling the Program AE Function Set PROG AE on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu to OFF Or set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO e For other notes see page 87 35 TER 2 3 IRISIMFIVOLUOG Th a PUSH gt gt 1 1000 Le
8. e The zoom magnification becomes lower than 10x e Operating the OFF ON MODE Switch fi Electronic Image Stabilizer Function 3 33 e Under conditions of dim lighting the Electronic Image Stabilizer Function will not operate correctly In such a case the EIS Indication will flash e Under fluorescent lighting image brightness may change or colors may not look natural e After images may appear eWe recommend that you turn off the Image Stabilizer function when a Tripod is in use e By setting EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu to GAIN UP you can disable the Image Stabilizer function In this Case the EIS Indication flashes e The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate when using MagicPix In this case the EIS Indication flashes e Within the digital zoom range or when recording with a conversion lens attached the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively fi Cinema Function gt 33 e Using the Cinema Function 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 eWhen images are displayed on a TV screen the Date Time Indication may be erased in some cases eDepending on the TV the picture quality may be deteriorated e The Cinema Mode is cancelled when a Title is displayed e Using t
9. ooococcccconccccccccncnnnnccnnnnnos 40 VCR Mode PIAVING BAC dd 43 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 44 Slow Motion Playback 45 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 45 Finding the End of a Recording Blank Search Funchon 46 Playback ZOOM FUNCTION coooccccncccccnccccnncoconncinnnn 46 Index Search Functions ssseeseeneneeeenene rreren 47 Playback Digital Effect Functions 48 Playing Back on Your IN 50 Audio DUDDING ernis n oap lisa 51 Special Features Using a Memory Card Recording on the Memory Card Playing Back Files from the Memory Card Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassete aiot a Side SNOW o a do Creating eh ie ECKE Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure File Lock Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory A AA Formatting a Memory Card DPOF Set ata eee e Copying your DV Cassette to an S VHS or VHS Cassette Dubbumg nennen Copying an S VHS or VHS Cassette to your DA Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment Dubbing occcccconccccccnnccccnnncnnnnns Using the Software with a Computer Using USD RUE Installing USB Driver Connecting Computer and Palmcorder Using as a Web Camera Using the DV STUDIO 3 IEBE Using the G 726 Audio Decoder ooooccnccccccoocoon Using the ArcSoft Software ooooooccccicicccccccccancncon
10. 3 Remote Controller and Button Type Battery 3 15 16 17 4 MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic 3 16 5 Lens Cap 19 6 A V Cable 3 50 K2KC4CB00009 10 7 Shoulder Strap 3 20 8 SD Memory Card 79 9 CD ROM USB Driver 3 69 DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 74 G 726 Audio Decoder 75 ArcSoft Software gt 76 e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc 2001 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 e Microsoft Windows NetMeeting and DirectX are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation U S A 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 e The 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 VFA0397 e n this Manual the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder
11. 54 eWhen the BURST MODE is set to L H the PROGRESSIVE is automatically set to OFF and when k L the PROGRESSIVE is set to ON eOne more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button eWhen the BURST MODE is set to k H the screen does not become still for each frame e The RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot and Title Function cannot be used simultaneously When the SELF TIMER is set to ON the Palmcorder records the maximum number of pictures recordable depending on the BURST MODE setting Voice Voice Recording Function gt 55 e PHOTO SHOT Button does not operate e The sound is recorded in monaural that is mixed L and R of the stereo sound The continuous recording time for voice depends on the capacity of the memory card 24 hours max e More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated as R 99h59m 1 91 Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 gt 56 e The file format supported by this Palmcorder is ASF Not all the ASF formatted files will be played back e PHOTO SHOT Button does not operate e More than 100 hours of remaining time is indicated as R 99h59m e When Remaining Time Indication becomes R 0h00m NO SPACE LEFT Indication appears Recording may not be started e The shutter speed is adjustable within the range of 1 60 to 1 500 while recording moving pictures MPEGA When the color of the screen changes or blurs adjust t
12. e These 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 10 USB Cable 3 69 VFC3506 EY OL WSS RP SDOO8BVEO Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD Monitor 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 or always lit However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture Il Quick Guide 1 Charge the Battery gt 18 eConnect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet e Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor This will start the charging process e The POWER Lamp and CHARGE Lamp light up and charging starts When the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed eSince the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder gt 18 3 Insert the Cassette 3 20 gt e Slide the OPEN EJECT Q Lever toward the front and pull TD down to open the Cassette Compartment e insert the Cassette e Press the PUSH mark to load the Cassette e Close the outside compartment Cover 4 Start recording gt 28 e Turn the Palmcorder on 3 20 e Rotate the Switch to ON The CAMERA Lamp lights up e Pre
13. 12 Index Search Button dd gt P d reverse direction kk normal direction 3 47 13 Selection Button SELECT 3 48 14 Store Button STORE 3 48 15 Off On Button OFF ON gt 48 16 Zoom Volume Button ZOOM VOL 3 31 43 46 17 Variable Speed Search Button VAR SEARCH 44 18 Playback Zoom Button P B ZOOM 3 46 19 Speed Selection Button A V for Variable Speed Search Function 3 44 The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder 20 Fast forward Cue Button PP 3 44 21 Play Button gt 3 43 57 22 Rewind Review Button lt lt 3 43 44 23 Pause Button IH 3 45 57 24 Stop Button W 3 43 57 25 PhotoShot Button PHOTO SHOT 30 53 26 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP 3 28 27 Title Button TITLE 3 63 28 Menu Button MENU 3 22 29 Item Set Button SET 3 22 30 Item Select Button ITEM 3 22 15 W MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic This controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles high to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is used When the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic is not in use attach its clip to the Easy Grip Strap for convenience This controller allows the camera to be used more conveniently by a left handed user eWhen using the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration MIC plug its connector into the REMOTE MIC
14. 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to pause the Recording e The last scene is stored in memory The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to MHE or THIEL 5 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 For other notes see page 89 i Picture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen After setting CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt P IN P 1 Select P IN P on the MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu and set the position Q 6O where you want to insert a small still picture 2 Exit the menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the P IN P Button to insert a small still picture A small still picture is displayed in a Normal picture elt the P IN P Button is pressed again the small still picture is cleared 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or the PHOTO SHOT Button to record on the Cassette eFor other notes see page 89 41 WBISHUTTER IRISIMFIVOLUOG Th 1 2 MENU O lt gt i Multi Picture Mode Strobe Multi Picture Mode You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures Manual Multi Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures After setting CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt MUL
15. Stop Mode To the beginning of the next file Playback Mode To the beginning of the next file picture and start SEARCH BACK SEARCH playback Y DD SS Pause Mode To the beginning of the next file and turns to Stop Mode aa a Stop Mode To the beginning of the previous playback file Playback Mode To the beginning of the playback file and start playback Pause Mode To the beginning of the file under playback and CARD CONTENTS turns to Stop Mode Ge NW Stop playback VOICE Ii This button does not pause playback within 1 second of finishing playback e File is numbered in hexadecimal form eWhen the object is moving fast or zoom operation is performed picture may appear to be still or a mosaic noise pattern appears but this is not a malfunction Special Fea ures 57 SEARCH BACK owe IGHT MPEG4 O nooo ASF SEARCH Playing back Voice recordings gt Playing back kk Stop Mode To the beginning of the next file Playback Mode To the beginning of the next file and start playback Pause Mode To the beginning of the next file and turns to Stop Mode a Stop Mode To the beginning of the previous playback file Playback Mode To the beginning of the playback file and start playback Pause Mode To the beginning of playback file and turns to Stop Mode NW Stop playback MN This button does not pause playback within 1 second of finishing playback elt the lt 4 lt 4 Button or gt gt Button is presse
16. the Zoom Microphone Function does not work elt does not work with an external microphone eFor other notes see page 86 31 2 1 WB SHUTTER CO gt IRISIMFIVOLUOG w Ti e PUSH gt 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 of 25x or 700X 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt D ZOOM gt gt 25x or 700x e25x Digital zooming to 25x e700x Digital zooming to 700x 2 To zoom in or out press the W T zoom lever towards T or towards W Canceling the Digital Zoom Function Set D ZOOM on the CAMERA SETUP Sub menu to OFF e As the magnification of digital zoom increases the quality of image may deteriorate eWhite Balance Adjustment cannot be set in the digital zoom range Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Fed Pu Gg Gg Gg Pu Gg Gd Fs Gg FS Fade In Out Functions Fade In Q Fade In brings out images and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene 1 Hold down the FADE Button while the Palmcorder is set to the Recording Pause Mode e The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Release the FADE Button about 3 seconds after starting recording e The image reappears gradually Fade O
17. 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt CINEMA gt gt ON e Black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen 1 To Cancel the Cinema Mode Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt CINEMA gt gt OFF e For other notes see page 87 Pd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd Fd Gd Gg Fd Pu Pu Fu Fu Fu Gg Gd Gg Gg FO Backlight Compensation Function This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark in backlight Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject 1 Press the BACK LIGHT Button The EX Indication flashes and then is displayed To resume normal Recording Press the Backlight Button BACK LIGHT When the BACK LIGHT Button is pressed the entire screen becomes brighter eBy operating the OFF ON MODE Switch the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled e This function cannot be used when the Iris is set 33 MAGICPIX OLUX MAGICPIX MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using a light 1 Press the MAGICPIX Button until the MAGICPIX Indication appears 0 Lux MagicPix Function Using the LCD Monitor light a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded 2 Press the MAGICPIX Button until the OLUX MAGICPIX Indication appears e The REVERSE THE LCD MONITOR Indication appears 3 Rotate the LCD Monitor frontward to the lens side e The screen beco
18. 93 elf 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 lines elf you record pictures near radio transmitters or high voltage lines 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 This Palmcorder is not intended for industrial use When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder e Sand 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 Palmcorder body may deform and the surface finish may peel off e Do not keep a rubber or plastic product in contact with the Palmcorder for a long period of time When cleaning the Palmcorder do not use any solvent such as benzine alcohol thinner etc e The Palmcorder body may become damaged and the surface finish may peel off e Before cleaning detach t
19. Jack of the Palmcorder as far as it goes Narration Microphone MIC gt 29 Recording Start Stop Button REC 6 Zoom Lever W T Zoom speed changes in 2 stages PhotoShot Button PHOTO SHOT O Narration Microphone Button TALK 3 29 eWhen connecting the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic to REMOTE Jack and the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate O Clip Mi Inserting the Button type Battery Before using the Remote Controller insert the supplied button type battery 1 While pressing the Stopper pull out the Battery Holder 2 Insert the button type battery with the imprint facing upward 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller e When the button type battery becomes weak replace it with a new CR2025 battery A battery is normally expected to last about one year however it depends on operation frequency eBe sure to match the poles properly 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 Panaso
20. ON You can use the Progressive PhotoShot Function at any time In this case however the following functions are disabled e EFFECT 1 Digital Effect Modes e Digital Zoom D ZOOM e 1 750 or faster shutter speed When PROGRESSIVE is set to AUTO You cannot use the Progressive PhotoShot Function in the following circumstances e When the zoom magnification is approximately 10x or higher e When the shutter speed is 1 750 or faster When EFFECT 1 is set to WIPE MIX STROBE GAIN UP TRAIL MOSAIC MIRROR e When the pictures are displayed on a Multi screen fi Zoom In Out Functions gt 31 e By pressing the W T zoom lever to W or to T in Recording Pause Mode you can zoom 1 10 at the maximum speed of 1 8 seconds e During recording you can zoom 1 10 in as short a time as approximately 2 8 seconds e During considerably fast zooming the image may become out of focus temporarily e When you are using a high amount of zoom a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is approximately 4 feet 1 2 m or more away from the Palmcorder 86 Tele Macro Function e The Tele Macro Function cannot be started during recording eWhen the D ZOOM is set to 20x or 500x the Tele Macro Function with the magnification greater than 10x is available elf a sharper focus cannot be achieved adjust the focus manually In the following cases the Tele Macro Function is cancelled
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22. set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO eWhen power 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 e For other notes see page 88 37 AUTO MANUAL FOCUS I WB SHUTTER IRIS MFNOLJOG lt m gt l S S S S Kal EK oo gt Le a gt gt gt A D gt gt gt K Kelvin Color Temperature Adjusting White Balance Manually When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate suitably under the existing light conditions use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial eThe AWB Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial until the 4 Indication is displayed 4 Point the Palmcorder at a full screen white subject and then keep the PUSH Dial pressed until indication Ney stops flashing e When the N 4 Indication flashes after turning the Palmcorder on the previously adjusted white balance setting is still kept To Resume Automatic Adjustment Rotate the PUSH Dial until the AWB Indication appears Or set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO fi About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor E determines the nature of the light source during recording e Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand durin
23. the Lamp will go off and the Palmcorder will turn off e n the Automatic White Balance Mode the color may be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording i Self timer Recording gt 30 eWhen BEEP SOUND on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to ON the beep sound will be emitted along with the Recording Lamp flashing in the Self timer Standby Mode e By operating the OFF ON MODE Switch the Self timer Standby Mode is cancelled Progressive PhotoShot Function 3 30 e The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the PHOTO SHOT Button eWhen you change to the still picture Mode you will hear a click This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction elt you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShot M Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE the brightness of the images may vary e The picture may be blurred when recording a scene with many horizontal lines or fine patterns e Using the MagicPix Function cancels the Progressive PhotoShot M Function e The P Indication flashes and you cannot use the Progressive Photoshot Function when FLASH is set to OFF and PROGRESSIVE is set to AUTO and the surrounding luminousity is not enough About PROGRESSIVE Setting e When the P Indication is displayed you can use the Progressive PhotoShot Function When PROGRESSIVE is set to
24. 3 40 48 ePHOTO PhotoShot Mode Recording eB W Black amp White Mode gt 40 48 3 30 eSOLARI Solarization Mode gt 40 48 eBLANK Blank Search 3 46 6 Recording Speed Selector eR D Repeat Playback 3 44 eSP Standard Play Mode gt 27 e2xD gt Variable Speed Search gt 44 eLP Long Play Mode 27 9 Zoom Magnification 1 eWhen the W T Zoom Lever is pushed up or down the Zoom Magnification Indication and Zoom Gauge appear 3 31 12 MAGICPIX 5 30 45PM 11 L ocr 1 2003 O 4 P amp WINDCUT Z MIC 10 Sound Volume 19 Progressive PhotoShot Mode P gt 30 e Use this indication to adjust the volume of Flash 4 4 39 playback sound from the built in speaker or Red Eye Reduction 3 39 headphones 3 43 20 Zoom Microphone Z MIC gt 31 11 Date Time Indication 27 84 Wind Noise Reduction WIND CUT gt 35 12 Self Timer Recording amp 30 When connecting the MagicWire Remote 13 Recording Mode Control with Narration Mic to REMOTE eAUTO This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to AUTO 3 28 eMNL This appears when Mode Selector Switch is set to MANUAL 3 35 36 37 Electronic Image Stabilizer EIS 3 33 Audio Dubbing Input Display MIC AV IN gt 51 Audio Recording Mode 1 2bit 16bit 3 27 14 Manual Focus MF 3 37 Backlight Mode gt 33 Low Light Shot CARD gt 53 Program AE Mode
25. 4 Start recording 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording Palmcorder 6 Press the W Button to stop playback S Video Cable not supplied A V Cable supplied S VIDEO IN S VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT y AV IN OUT PHONE Prd rd Prd rad Prd d rd Pd Pd Pd fd Pd fy fd fr fs Pd Pd Pd fr Pd ow Copying an S VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette After connecting the Palmcorder and the S Video Video Audio Output Jacks of the other equipment as illustrated on the left start the following procedures e You need the Remote Controller Palmcorder 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt AV IN OUT SETUP gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT 2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM S tab AH ee w Other Equipment a pu us al ss so mel za E 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Palmcorder A While pressing the REC Button press the PLAY Button Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller Press the II Button or W Button to stop recording Other Equipment O Press the Stop Button to stop playback S Video Cable not supplied A V Cable supplied START DATE PHOTO oso TIME sHor SIT CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment Dubbing By connecting this Pal
26. Camera Mode the Found New cilia Hardware Wizard is displayed If there are two or more USB wih windows XP Lele wna i tesina B eme terminals and you pull out and reconnect the USB cable to plo another terminal this display appears either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing LU Click Next 2 Click Continue Anyway e Testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder elt the Insert disc screen is displayed click OK 3 After the completion of setting click on Finish Continue Anyway STOP Installation Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Click Finish to close the wizard 71 Y E WB SHUTTER IRIS IMFVOLIJOG Using as a Web Camera If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer you can send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly Mi Operating environment 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 dots or more Communication Speed 56 kbps or faster is recommended Necessary software Microsof
27. E M Games gt AE PhotoBase 4 P Panorama Maker 3 a Ka Windows Media Panasonic 3 7 Startup Wi MSN Explorer 2 Acrobat Reader 5 0 gt Photolmpression 4 gt ze PhotoPrinter 4 is Uninstall 3 panasonic Panasonic 2 tems 6 9 MB available a l 8 Internet Explorer D Windows Movie 8 MSN Explorer i S Outlook Express 3S Windows Messe Remote Assistance gg E Windows Media Player gh 3 Windows Messenger Log Off o Turn OFF Computer For Information on ArcSoft Software TEL 1 510 440 9901 FAX 1 510 440 1270 Web Site www arcsoft com E mail support arcsoft com Refer to Help information about application operations and other Error messages 77 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 following the steps below you can disconnect the cable safely 1 Double click the O icon in task tray e Hardware disconnect dialog box appears 2 Select Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver 1 and click Stop gt Safely Remove Hardware 3 Verify Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver is Seth dee oat t ulig dec enc Sio When selected and click OK Windows notifies y computer e Click OK and you can safely disconnect the cable Note on the driver name 1 displayed The driver name displayed will diff
28. Gd Fu Pu Fui Gg Gg Gg Gg Recording on the Memory Card 3 kinds of data can be recorded by selecting with the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector When recording a still picture slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector until the PICTURE Indication 1 appears Card PhotoShot when recording a moving picture slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector until the MPEG4 Indication O appears MPEG4 Recording when recording voice slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector until the VOICE Indication appears Voice Recording 52 Card PhotoShot Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the Palmcorder lens as well as from scenes that have already been recorded on a cassette The size of images that are recorded using this Palmcorder is approximately 1 230 000 pixels Recording of images with a size that is larger than a million pixels is called mega pixel still picture recording Compared to images of normal recording images that are created by mega pixel still picture recording can be printed out more clearly Recording from the Palmcorder Lens CAMERA Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD VESTER 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to uu O CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication 3 3 appears e Remaining Number of Card PhotoShot pictures O 3 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt PICTURE SIZE gt gt 1280x960 or 640 480 4 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button e Th
29. INITIAL SET 3 84 24 gt PUSH MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP PICTURE QUALITY PFINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE PSUPERFINE FINE NORMAL CREATE TITLEP YES RETURN KI PUSH MENU TO EXIT MULTI PICTURES SCAN MODE gt STROBE MANUAL PHOTO SCENE SPEED PFAST NORMAL SLOW SWING POFF N Ke YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT LP 16 bit RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT AV IN OUT SETUP AV JACK PIN OUT OUT PHONES A DUB INPUT MIC AV IN DV OUT OFF ON RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT el lt m gy Om lt 0 nO Arel r gt lt Ke v mM Y VV gt V vele gt 3 U0UUOOTZ CHA cN um m m gt AZOOr 00B Hd 0 T l l DFFFZOO OU n mooom bei 0 mz Or Oo Wz lt O0O r gt r gt rm vA Si WOZ gt 0N ZU gt e MENU TO EX RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT VCR Mode Main Menu VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu 1 Blank Search BLANK SEARCH 3 46 Recording to Card RECORD TO CARD 3 55 Index Search Mode SEARCH 3 47 4 Audio Selector 12bit AUDIO 3 51 Audio Output Mode AUDIO OUT 89 6 Returning to the Main Menu RETURN DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu 7 Digital Effect On Off EFFECT 3 48 8 Digital Effect Selection EFFECT SELECT 3 49 CARD SETUP Sub Menu 9 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY 3 54 10 MPEG4 Picture Quality UPEG4 MODE 3 56 11 Title Creation CREATE TITLE 3 62 MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu 12 Multi Picture Mod
30. OTHER FUNCTIONS 2 O MODE OFF TIAL SET RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu 28 Date and Time Indication DATE TIME gt 84 29 Counter Display Mode C DISPLAY 3 84 30 Counter Reset C RESET 3 98 eSet the counter value to zero However it cannot reset the Time Code 31 Display Mode DISPLAY 3 84 32 LCD Artificial Intelligence LCD Al 3 21 33 LCD Brightness LCD MODE 3 21 34 LCD and Viewfinder Adjustment LCD EVF SET 3 21 OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu 35 Remote Controller Mode REMOTE 3 17 36 Recording Lamp REC LAMP 3 28 37 Beep Sound BEEP SOUND 3 85 38 Shutter Effect SHTR EFFECT 3 30 39 Date and Time Setting CLOCK SET 3 27 40 Self Recording SELF REC 3 29 41 Voice Power Save VOICE POWER SAVE 3 92 OTHER FUNCTIONS2 Sub Menu 42 Demonstration Mode DEMO MODE elf no operation takes place for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the OFF ON MODE Switch was 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 43 Initial Setting Mode
31. Prd Fred Fd Fd Fd Fd Fd Fry Fd Fd Fd Pu Fu Fd Fd Fs Gg Fur Gg Reproducci n 1 Gire el interruptor OFF ON MODE y ajuste la videoc mara al modo VCR ela l mpara VCR se enciende e Oprima el bot n lt lt O para rebobinar la cinta e Oprima el bot n gt 2 para comenzar la reproducci n 2 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON MODE a OFF mientras que pulsa el bot n III BJ Utilizaci n de la tarjeta Antes de insertar la tarjeta aseg rese de apagar la videoc mara 1 Desplace la palanca OPEN para abrir la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta 2 Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ngulo cortado hacia la parte superior introd zcala en el compartimento de tarjeta 3 Cierre firmemente la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta eMientras que la l mpara ACCESS O est encendida no trate nunca de abrir la tapa de la ranura de tarjeta de extraer la tarjeta de apagar la videoc mara ni de conmutar el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE Dichas acciones da ar n la tarjeta har n perder los datos grabados y originar n un funcionamiento defectuoso de la videoc mara Pd Fd Gd Fd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gd Gg Gd Pu Pu Fu Gg Gd Gg 19 Sien W Photoshot en tarjeta j Cam 70 1 Ponga el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE en O CARD 2 Ajuste el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE a CARD MODE hasta que aparezca la indicacion PICTURE 3 Oprima el bot n PHOTO SHOT Gd Fd Gd Fd Fred Fed Gg Fd Fed
32. User information carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed e Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone e To communicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 3 After these without setting up anything else please click Next to continue further and the setup is completed eNetMeeting is activated e Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows NetMeeting 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 NetMeeting and set up the communication again 73 Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE i Operating environment OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer with pre installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition E Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Intel Pentium Il Celeron 300MHz or higher including compatible CPU Graphic display DV STUDIO CES i High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 dots or more Acrobat Reader RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more is recommended 128 MB or more are re
33. 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 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 Contents Before Using Standard Accessories cccoooocccccoconcnoccnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnos Quek Gude datado To View the Playback Picture oocccooncccnnccccnnc o Controls and Components ssss
34. loom ODE CAMERA Mode Recording 1 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to ON e The CAMERA Lamp lights up 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector towards TAPE 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e Recording starts e After the RECORD indicator is displayed it changes to REC e The Rec Lamp LED Lamp lights up during recording and alerts those being recorded that recording is in progress The Rec Lamp does not light up if the REC LAMP on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub menu is set to OFF 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button again to pause the recording e PAUSE is displayed elf the Recording Pause Mode continues for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically for tape protection and power conservation To resume recording from this condition turn on the power again eWhen recording while the Mode Selector Switch is set to AUTO O the Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus and white balance In some cases they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually 3 37 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 may not function correctly 3 37 MW To Check the Recording By pressing the S Button O in the Recording Pause Mode you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene e CHK is displayed After checking the Palmcorde
35. o 3 BC gt Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast moving subjects 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the shutter speed The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Tape Mode 1 60 1 8000 Card Mode 1 30 1 500 The standard shutter speed is 1 60 second Selecting a speed closer to 1 8000 causes the shutter speed to be faster resulting in crisper captures of moving subjects but a lower light level eWhen the progressive function is ON a speed only up to 1 500 can be used To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO e For other notes see page 88 Pd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Gg Pu Pu Gd Fs Gg FS Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 3 appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the iris Adjustable Range of the Iris CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPEN Opened 00B 18dB When a value closer to CLOSE is selected the image becomes darker When a value closer to 18dB is selected the image becomes brighter The value to which dB is attached indicates a gain value If this value is too large t
36. on Copying the Software Licensee may make a single copy of the Software in whole or a part solely for back up purpose Article A Computer Licensee may use the Software only on one computer and may not use it on more than one computer 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 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 Indemnification 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 warrant that the operation of the Software will be uninterrupted or error free Matsushita or any of its distributors 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 Licen
37. 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 License 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
38. over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 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 Precautions USE 8 LOCATION eTO 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 eDO NOT 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 t
39. pictures are displayed the picture captured last is deleted If you keep pressing the MULTI Button the pictures are deleted continuously e After still pictures are deleted they cannot be displayed again eFor other notes see page 89 42 VCR Mode WBISHUTTER IRISIMFIVOLUOG MT Playing Back The recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording 1 Rotate the OFF ON MODE Switch and set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode The VCR Lamp lights up Y 2 Press the lt lt Button to rewind the tape e Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback e When the tape reaches the beginning rewinding stops automatically 3 Press the gt Button to start playback EU gt O CAMERA VCR O CARD PB To Stop Playback Press the M Button elf a cassette recorded with copyright protection signals is played back the screen becomes blue or mosaic like noise patterns appear fi Adjusting the Sound Volume Until the VOLUME Indication appears keep pressing the PUSH Dial Then rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the volume KX od After the adjustment press the PUSH Dial to make the VOLUME 2 SEARCH BACK 3 i LIGHT Indication disappear To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W E Button O to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or press the W Button to decrease the volume The VOLUME Ind
40. socket and TALK Button is pressed indication appears 3 29 ox Sports Mode 3 35 E Portrait Mode 3 35 es Low Light Mode 3 35 e z Spotlight Mode gt 35 eS Surf amp Snow Mode 35 15 White Balance Mode e T4 Last manually adjusted White Balance setting 3 37 es Fluorescent light Mode 3 37 ge Outdoor Mode gt 37 0 0 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lighting gt 37 16 Shutter Speed 1 500 3 36 17 Iris Value F2 4 F number 3 36 18 MagicPix Mode MAGICPIX 3 34 OLux MagicPix Mode OLUX MAGICPIX 3 34 Tele Macro macro gt 31 Soft Skin Mode sorrsxn gt 34 2 21 File Type Display PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE TITLE gt 57 62 22 Folder File Number 3 58 23 Card File Indications 1 CARD PB Mode eSLIDED Slide Show Playback 3 61 eSLIDENI Slide Show Playback Pause 3 61 eM SLIDED Manual Slide Show Playback 3 61 aM GUIDE Manual Slide Show Playback Pause 3 61 24 Card File Indications 2 CARD PB Mode elmage size 640 1280 58 When you playback a scene recorded on a Palmcorder with a picture size specification different from the one stated above the following indications should be displayed If the size of the picture is from 640 pixels to 800 horizontal pixels the 540 Indication will be displayed if picture size is 640 pixels or lower the scene should be displayed without any indication of picture size
41. the Battery elf the Battery is kept in smoky or dusty places the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions eDo 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 e Store 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 depends on the storage conditions Be sure to rewind to the beginning eStore 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 Twice a 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 eDo not place a Cassette near highly magnetic substances or equipment e
42. to play them back Please check the compatibility with the other equipment in advance E About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal computer eWhen a Card with data recorded on it is inserted into a personal computer folders will be displayed as in the figure Fy DGIM o b 1006 DP FP EA 3 MISC PRIVATE El WTF a SD_VIDEO Ca TITLE CH PRLOO E SD_VIDEO B SD VOE o C PRLOO1 L SD 0100 ECO SDVOIE da 3 TITLE si CJ SD 40100 100CDPFP The images Imga0001 jpg etc in this folder are recorded in the JPEG format MISC Files in which DPOF Data has been set to the image are in this folder TITLE This contains the data of the original titles Usr00001 ttl etc PRLOO1 MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format MOLO01 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 IMO01CDPF PRIVATE VTF SD_VIDEO SD_VOICE etc are necessary items in the folder structure They have nothing to do with actual operations e In the Card Mode the Palmcorder automaticall
43. unstable avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light e f you are using either Gain up Mode Program AE Mode or MagicPix Function you cannot adjust the shutter speed If the shutter speed is adjusted manually this setting will be cancelled fi Manual Iris Adjustment gt 36 e Depending on zoom magnification the iris value may not be displayed correctly elf you are using Program AE Mode you cannot adjust the iris elf you attempt to adjust the Shutter Speed after setting the Iris the value set for the Iris will be cancelled A White Balance gt 37 In the following cases you cannot change White Balance eWhen you set EFFECT1 of DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu to GAIN UP or EFFECT2 to SEPIA or to B W eWhen you set the Zoom to 10x or higher e During Digital Still Picture Mode eWhen you display a Menu eWhen you use the MagicPix Function 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 Mi Using the Built in Flash gt 39 The available range of the Flash is approximately 3 to 7 5 feet 1 to 2 5 meters in a dark place Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded using the Flas
44. 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 e The quality of images recorded in Multi Mode deteriorates slightly e Multi Mode cannot be used in still picture mode The top and bottom of the Multi pictures will be cut off slightly fi Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through headphones set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT SETUP Sub Menu to OUT PHONES and connect the headphones to the PHONES Jack on this Palmcorder In this case no sound including warning sounds and shutter sounds will be reproduced through the built in speaker of the Palmcorder When the A V Cable is inserted into the AV Jack the internal speaker works Mi Selecting the Sound during Playback gt 43 51 You can select the sound by using the AUDIO OUT on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu STEREO Stereo Sound main sound and subsound L Left channel sound main sound R Right channel sound sub sound elf you dub a tape recorded at the 12bit selected as the AUDIO REC setting playback sound becomes stereo sound regardless of whether 12bit AUDIO is set to MIX or to AUDIO OUT Playback Zoom Functions gt 46 e You cannot adjust volume with the Remote Controller in Playback Zoom Mode elt you turn off the Palmcorder or if you switch from VCR Mode to Camera
45. verily its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway IE 2 Digital Signature Not Found E x The Microsoft digital signature affirms that softw been tested with Windows ee that the Steg di o en altered since it was tested Ziel ier re ce S i ay d Ges pa portan a oft digital si ERA that thes Steen eS panel with Windows If you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed cote visit te Windows Update Web te A de soft c e is wailable Do you want to continue the installation The file Men 5i 9X EXE on Unknown m a inno Cancel Setup had trouble copying a iie ec oks ing th Sec agai reappears quit Setup and po en d A eg Gi Setup again Skip File Copy files from Details E USBDriver drivers WebCam P Browse x 3 The file kstytune ax on Windows 98 e Second Edition CD ROM cannot be found Cancel Insert Windows 98 Second Edition CD ROM in the selected drive and click OK Skip File Copy files from _ Details D 0WIN98 y Browse Installing USB Driver Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Pa
46. with the installation e Depending on the OS version illustrations and icon names may vary 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 PMJ1519X EXE on Unknown cannot be found is displayed eEnter DAUSBDrivenDriversiWebCar if the CD ROM drive is assigned to the D drive and click OK 2 The message The file kstvtune ax on Unknown cannot be found is displayed eEnter 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 3 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 You may click Browse to look for and assign the path 70 Connecting Computer and Palmcorder Install USB Driver before connecting Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver i is installed Before making these connections turn off all devices which are to A ESSSSD cS SRI esse eee OS ESA a as SS ES ES be connected
47. 1 Install the supplied USB Driver 2 Insert memory card into Palmcorder then set card playback mode 3 Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect ePC connecting mode Palmcorder USB Connection Cable USB terminal Personal computer not supplied e After making the connections turn the connected equipment on e Appropriate driver to recognize Palmcorder is automatically ea installed by Windows Plug n Play when connected for the first time Hardware Wizard eWhen using the USB Connection Kit it is recommended that you a use the AC Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder 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 drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy methods For Windows XP 2000 Users When the Palmcorder is connected for the first time in both the Card SAS Found New Hardware Wizard el If your hardware came with an installation CD S46 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Hardware Installation D Tre software you are instaling for ttis hardware Playback Mode and the VCR
48. 2 56 e The following functions are disabled elmage Stabilizer gt 33 eCinema function 3 33 eMagicPix functions 3 34 e Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of the card e Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory Card e A card that was formatted with this Palmcorder may not be usable in other equipment If this happens please format the card with the equipment with which the card is to be used Before proceeding with this operation we suggest that you take the precautionary measure of storing important images in your personal computer ein the Card PhotoShot mode the Palmcorder automatically saves the file numbers 100 0012 etc along with the pictures A file number is recorded with each picture as a running number elf the APE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to CARD the Palmcorder is automatically turned off when you leave it for about 5 minutes without performing any PhotoShot recording e When the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to CARD you cannot record to the Tape e During automatic copying tape pictures onto a Card the number of pictures that can still be recorded on the Card is displayed When it becomes 0 the Tape is set to the Recording Pause Mode e Pictures with wide screen format signals cannot be copied Card PhotoShot 53 e Sound cannot be recorded e The Progressive Function is set to ON e Even if the SHTR EFFECT is set to ON the Shutter Effect
49. 3 28 discharged completely the hl NM e gt Playback Camera Search in Indication flashes forward direction gt 28 43 eWhen you are using the AC Adaptor the e lt Camera Search in reverse ees Indication may appear however this direction 28 has no meaning in this case ont Still Playback 3 45 2 Remaining Tape Time R0 00 eb Fast forward Cue Playback 3 44 e Remaining tape time is indicated in minutes e lt lt Rewind Review Playback When it reaches less than 3 minutes the gt 43 44 indication starts flashing el Slow Playback in forward direction 3 Cinema Function CINEMA gt 33 3 45 4 Digital Zoom D ZOOM gt 32 wel E Slow Playback in reverse direction Playback Zoom ZOOM 5x gt 46 3 45 5 Digital Effects Function eli gt Still Advance Playback in forward MULTI Multi Picture Mode gt 42 49 direction 3 45 eP N P Picture in Picture Mode gt 41 weil II Still Advance Playback in reverse eWIPE Wipe Mode gt 41 48 direction 3 45 eMIX Mix Mode gt 41 48 e DA Index Search in forward direction eSTROBE Strobe Mode gt 40 48 3 47 eGAIN UP Gain up Mode gt 40 ek Index Search in reverse direction eTRAIL Trailing Effect Mode gt 40 48 gt 47 eMOSAIC Mosaic Mode gt 40 48 eCHK Recording Check 28 eMIRROR Mirror Mode gt 40 48 eA DUB gt Audio Dubbing gt 51 eNEGA Negative Mode gt 40 48 eA DUB Il Audio Dubbing Pause 3 51 eSEPIA Sepia Mode
50. 3 Press the Arrow Button A lt gt Y on the Remote controller that points to the area you want to enlarge Canceling the Playback Zoom Function Press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller eFor other notes see page 89 46 Index Search Functions been To facilitate searching of desired scene this Palmcorder LS automatically records index signals during recording as explained in the following PhotoShot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in PhotoShot Mode 30 When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode 3 30 the index signal is not recorded Scene Index Signal Scene Index Signals are automatically recorded when you start recording after inserting a Cassette However if the Palmcorder is switched from the VCR Mode to Camera Mode or if the date and time is set before the start of recording the index signal is not recorded elf SCENE INDEX of RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to 2HOUR an index signal is recorded when Recording is restarted after a lapse 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 recorded the INDEX indication A flashes for a few seconds fi PhotoShot Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt g
51. 8 D inch 61 W x32 H x91 D mm Weight 0 231lbs 105 g Weight and dimensions shown are approximate Designs and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 99 Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory i Description i CA ak AC Adaptor with AC Cable PARENS E LS and DC Cable CGA DUO7 680mAh Rechargeable SN Lithium lon Battery Pack CGA DU14 1 360mAh Rechargeable Y Lithium lon Battery Pack S 2040mAh Rechargeable PV DDC9 For USA DV Interface Cable i LINK PV DDC9 K For Canada goo 4 pin to 4 pin PV DRC9 For USA LEED PV DRC9 K For Canada RY IR Remote Control RP SDO64BPPA 64 MB SD Memory Card RP SDO32BPPA f 32 MB SD Memory Card RP SD016BPPA y 16 MB SD Memory Card BN SDCAPE 1B USB Reader Writer for For USA KON SD Memory Card BN SDCAPU 1B H compatible with For Canada MultiMediaCard BN SDABPE 1B For USA BN SDABPU 1B For Canada SD PCMCIA Adaptor compatible with MultiMediaCard PV PD2100 USA only O Digital Video Printer Please refer to page 18 concerning the battery charging time and available recording time NOTE Accessories and or model numbers may vary by country Please consult your local dealer 100 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
52. A SERVICENTRE Panasonic Canada Inc 3075 rue Louis A Amos Lachine QC H8T 1C4 Tel 514 633 8684 Fax 514 633 8020 Carefully pack and send prepaid adequately insured and preferably in the original carton Include details of the defect claimed and proof of date of original purchase 108 Index mA ACtACAPIO een 18 O a 76 Audio DUDDINO erario 51 AUTOFOCUS do ao 97 Auto White Balance Adjustment 98 iB Backlight Compensation cceceeccsseeeeeeeeeeeees 33 Before Requesting Service ccceeeeeeeeeeeees 102 Black White Mode oococccccccociccccccnccncanonoo 40 48 Blank S areh isis ica 46 Built in Video Flash ooccccooonccccccncconoccnnnnnonancnnnnos 39 MC Camera Search ni 28 Card Giele e Le EE 53 Cara PIA VO ACK esses et ooo 57 Charging the Battery AAA 18 Cinema FUNCTION ococccccnncnccnnccnncnnoccnnnnnnnnnnonnnnnnnos 33 Color Temperature ccccccssesseeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeeeans 38 C ndens AMO e maleate 94 Continuous PhotoShot ooccccccccccnnccnncnccnnnconnnnnnnos 30 CUAD a 44 Customer Services Directory occccccccononcnnnn 107 MD Date Time Indication 84 Date Time Setting ooonoocnnnnnnnncncnnnncnnanancnnnnos 27 Digital Effect oooccccccnoonnccnnccnnonnnconnos 40 41 42 Digital Still Picture 30 Digtal ZOOM rl loas 32 DROE SCUNO EEN 66 DPOF setting A Slide SNOw 83 Eeler e E 67 68 DV STUDIO S TESE rara 74 ME Erasu
53. AL 11 12 RETURN gt YES 13 RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot BURST MODE gt 54 14 15 PICTURE QUALITY oy 10 Picture Size PICTURE SIZE 3 53 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY 3 53 BURST MODEPOFF y Su Low Light Recording LOW LIGHT SHOT 3 53 Title Creation CREATE TITLE 3 62 scan mops rormose manoa IMULTI PICTURES Sub Menu SPEED PAST NORMAL SLOW 16 Multi Picture Mode SCAN MODE gt 42 A e 17 Strobe Multi Picture Speed SPEED 3 42 18 Swing Mode SWING 3 42 19 Position of Small Picture inside Normal Picture P IN P 3 41 RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu 20 Recording Speed Mode REC SPEED 3 27 21 Audio Recording Mode AUDIO REC 3 27 51 22 Index Mode SCENE INDEX 3 47 NORMAL O 23 Wind Noise Reduction WIND CUT gt 35 elf this function is set to ON the sound of wind hitting the microphone can be reduced for recording 24 Zoom Microphone ZOOM MIC 3 31 25 Flash FLASH 3 39 26 Red Eye Reduction RED EYE REDUCTION 39 27 Flash Level FLASH LEVEL 3 39 RECORDING SETUP LP EC UD CE IN OO LA ED LA E D DNNE 23 DISPLAY SETUP TIMEPOFF DT DATE PLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE gt YES AY PALL PARTIAL OFF PON OFF ODE PNORMAL BRIGHT VF SET gt YES URN Ao YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT D C C D L L L R OTHER FUNCTIONS1 REMOTE PVCR1 VCR2 OFF N REC PNORMAL MIRROR POWER SAVE POFF ON
54. Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800 x600 dots or more RAM 32 MB or more Free hard disk space At least 16 MB Ml 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 e The set up program starts up e Quit all Windows applications GE A Install it by following the instructions on the screen E e Carefully read the license agreement on the Software License za ArcSoft G 726 Decoder DY STUDIO CES USB Driver EXIT Acrobat Reader Ee Agreement window and if you agree click Yes Software is EE not installed if No is clicked VAN Toga tc oia a 4 Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog Box O appears A eFinish installing the G 726 Audio Decoder by restarting the computer 75 Using the ArcSoft Software There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package Panorama Maker 3 0 Windows Mac e Easy to use photo stitching program seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramic picture PhotoBase 4 0 Windows PhotoBase 2 0 Mac eCreate albums of image video audio and other electronic files for easy viewing retrieval and management 6 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 m
55. DPOF and the O mark will be displayed The mark indicates pictures for which 1 or more prints have been set 3 83 5 Repeat Step 3 4 to set other pictures and press the MENU Button when the setting is completed To Verify DPOF Setting Select VERIFY in Step 2 above The pictures for which 1 or more prints are set in DPOF are played back continuously o 13 Print mark is based on DPOF Digital Print Order Format e The same setting can be performed using the short cut menu 3 26 e The number of prints can be set from O to 99 ePerform DPOF setting on the Palmcorder you are using elt may take some time to verify the DPOF setting Please wait until the ACCESS Lamp goes off 66 Copying your DV Cassette to an S VHS or VHS Cassette Dubbing After connecting the Palmcorder and the S Video Video and Audio Input Jacks A of the VCR as illustrated on the left start the following procedure e Be sure to press the OSD Button on the Remote Controller before copying so that no indications are left visible Otherwise the displayed tape counter and Function indications are also copied Palmcorder 1 Insert the recorded Cassette VIDEO nj VCR VIDEO OUT 2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab elf various settings 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
56. Digital Palmcorder MultiCam Camcorder Panasonic Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No PV G S70 MultiMediaCard S IN Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions thoroughly Spanish Quick Use Guide is included Guia para rapida consulta en espanol esta incluida For USA assistance please call 1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca LSQT0693A Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic You have purchased one of the most Dealer Purchased From 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 Date of Purchase right The serial number is on the tag located on the Model No PV GS70 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 y 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 Palmcorder with the wk m
57. ET gt YES VOICE POWER SAVE POFF ON RETURN gt YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT FILE SEARCH DELETE FILE FILE LOCK DPOF SETTING EXIT Card Playback Mode Main Menu CARD FUNCTIONS DELETE CARD FILE Sub Menu 1 Selecting and deleting a File DELETE FILE BY SELECTION 3 65 2 Deleting All Files DELETE ALL FILES 3 65 3 Selecting and Deleting a Title DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION 3 65 CARD EDITING Sub Menu 4 Recording to Cassette RECORD TO TAPE 3 60 Searching a File FILE SEARCH 3 59 Setting the Lock FILE LOCK 3 64 7 Setting a Slide Show SLIDE SHOW 3 61 Setting DPOF DPOF SETTING 3 66 9 Formatting a Card CARD FORMAT 3 66 DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu eSame as described on page 24 OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu 10 Remote Controller Mode REMOTE 17 11 Date and Time Setting CLOCK SET 3 27 12 Voice Power Save VOICE POWER SAVE 3 92 Short Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode A If you use the Short Cut Menu the Card Playback Mode Menu can be called up quickly Press the PUSH Dial to display the Short Cut Menu and turn the PUSH Dial to select the desired Menu 13 FILE SEARCH The FILE SEARCH Menu for finding files by number appears 3 59 14 DELETE FILE The DELETE FILE Menu for deleting the file being displayed appears 3 65 Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears 15 FILE LOCK The FILE LOCK Menu to prevent the accidental era
58. EX STOP INDEX Scenes recorded in the LP mode are played back at approximately 1 3rd of the normal speed Resuming Normal Playback QQ Press the P Button elf the Palmcorder is left in the Slow Motion Playback Mode for more than 12 minutes the Palmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear Pd Fred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Pu Pu Gg Fu Pu Gd Fd Gg FO Still Playback Still Advance Playback This Palmcorder is capable of still picture playback and frame advance playback 1 Press the gt Button 2 Press the II Button e The playback image stops in the Still Playback Mode 3 Press the lt t Button or the gt Button on the Remote Controller e With each press of the ail Button still pictures advance in the reverse direction With each pressing of the b gt Button still pictures advance in the forward direction If either one of the buttons is pressed continuously still pictures advance continuously 1 frame at a time until the button is released WB SHUTTER IRIS IMF VOL JOG Resuming Normal Playback Press the gt gt Button or I Button Mi Jog Playback 1 By rotating the Jog Dial PUSH Dial of the Palmcorder in the 9 ee Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a 3 Eb ES 3 time in the forward or reverse direction Ea elf the Palmcorder is left in the Still Playback Mode for more than 5 minutes the Pa
59. FIVOLIUOG COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI Q Os G REW PLAY FEIS Caa gt gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILLADV Us H l COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI P IN P REC A DUB To Delete Multi Pictures one by one When Pictures have been captured in Manual Mode When the MULTI Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the still pictures are displayed the picture that was captured last is deleted If you continue to press the Button the pictures are deleted consecutively e After still pictures are deleted one at a time they cannot be displayed again To Stop Capturing Pictures midway When Pictures have been captured in Index Mode Press the W Button To Search the tape position of a desired picture among the playback pictures displayed on 9 screens 1 After displaying pictures in Multi Picture Mode rotate the PUSH Dial to select the image whose tape position you want to search e The selected picture is marked with a red frame 2 Press the Index Button or gt gt on the Remote controller e Still picture playback takes place at the selected picture e For other notes see page 90 Gd Gg Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Gg Pu Gg Pu Fs Gg Fd Playing Back on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder to 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 A V I
60. Folder File Number may not be displayed eWhen playing back the MPEG4 moving picture with fast moving subject or zooming operation the image seems to stop momentarily or a mosaic like pattern may appear This is not a malfunction e MPEG4 data or Voice data will not be output from DV Terminal eMPEG4 data cannot perform Cue Review Playback Slow Motion Playback forward direction and reverse direction Still Advance Playback forward direction and reverse direction or Jog Playback e During automatic copying of tape pictures onto a card the remaining number of pictures that can still be recorded on the Card is displayed When it becomes 0 the tape is set to the Recording Pause Mode eFor the MPEG4 moving pictures recorded on a camera other than this camera x 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 displayed e For the still images recorded on the camera other this camera the mega pixel image size may be displayed elf an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously for a long time the playback may stop in the midway and the Palmcorder may freeze while a still picture is being displayed If this happens press the RESET Button eWhen performing Cue or Review Playback of voice data the Playback elapsed time may not correspond to the actual recording time of the sound eWhen playing back an MPE
61. G4 or voice data recorded by other equipment a part of the playback elapsed time may be indicated as Voice Power Save gt 24 eVoice Power Save Function automatically shuts off the monitor to reduce the power consumption when no operation is being performed in the Voice Recording Mode When VOICE POWER SAVE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu or on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu on the CARD FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to ON the power save function is activated and the screen turns off in a few seconds after operations such as play or recording are performed e The Voice Power Saving Function is cancelled when any operation is performed e Do not forget to turn off the power Mi Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette gt 60 e When recording the Card Image on a Tape its size is transformed into 720576 according to the DV format elt 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 eWhen recording the Card Images on a Tape a PhotoShot index signal is automatically recorded with a picture e Even if you edit the Slide Show it is not applied to the order in copying the pictures e Moving Picture MPEG4 and Voice data cannot be recorded from a Card to tape Slide Show gt 61 e The playback time can be set from 7 to 99 seconds for and UXGA sized pictures and from 5 to 99
62. Gd Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Fd Gd Gg Pu Pu PD CARD Ke TER aR CD Reproducci n de la tarjeta gt 1 Ajuste la videoc mara al modo de reproducci n de tarjeta ela l mpara CARD PB se enciende 2 Ajuste el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE a CARD MODE hasta que aparezca la indicaci n PICTURE MPEG4 o VOICE 3 Inicio de la reproducci n Nombre de la carpeta archivo Cuando se reproduce la imagen Tama o de la imagen Cuando se reproduce la imagen 6 N mero de archivo Cuando se reproducen la imagen o los datos de la voz 112 113 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 Mississauga ON L4W 2T3 P Printed in Japan LSQT0693A FO303Nm0 100 a
63. Holders 3 20 39 Eyepiece Corrector Knob 3 21 40 Tripod Receptacle e Use for mounting the Palmcorder on an optional tripod 41 Cassette Holder 3 20 42 Cassette Compartment Cover 3 20 43 USB Jack 3 71 44 MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic Jack REMOTE 16 Microphone Jack MIC 3 90 eConnecting with an external microphone or audio equipment When this Jack is in use the built in microphone does not operate eWhen connecting the remote controller to the PHONES Socket the Palmcorder may not operate properly 45 Audio Video Input Output Jack AV IN OUT 3 50 Headphone Jack PHONES 89 eConnecting an AV Cable to this Jack activates the Palmcorder s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it eWhen plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV output terminal plug it in as far as it goes 46 Speaker 47 Remote Control Sensor 17 White Balance Sensor 3 38 98 48 Microphone Built in stereo 49 Rec Lamp 3 28 50 Built in Video Flash gt 39 51 Lens Hood 97 52 Easy Grip Strap Release Button 3 19 53 Easy Grip Strap Lock Cover 3 19 54 Flash Open Lever FLASH_ 3 39 55 Lens LEICA DICOMAR eLEICA is a registered trademark of Leica microsystems IR GmbH and DICOMAR is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG 56 Focus Ring 3 37 57 Eyecup 14 1 Tu 2 3D DAJE HOT rE a PHOTO SU coun cours RES Els TITLE Zoom CD X23 FER
64. IVALENT 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 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 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
65. Mirror Mode e The right half of an image becomes a mirror image of the left half Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 10 NEGA Negative Mode e The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative 11 SEPIA Sepia Mode eRecords a scene with a brownish tint like the color of old pictures 12 B W Black amp White Mode eRecords an image in black and white 13 SOLARI Solarization Mode eRecords an image with a painting like effect Selecting a desired digital effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt a desired digital effect Canceling the digital effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 or EFFECT2 gt gt OFF elf the Palmcorder is turned off the EFFECT2 settings are cancelled eFor other notes see page 89 40 1 2 MENU O WB SHUTTER IRIS MEVOLJOG Eist WBISHUTTER IRIS MF VOLJOG a PUSH gt W Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode Like a curtain being pulled 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 DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT1 gt gt WIPE or MIX 2 Exit the menu by pressing the MENU Button eThe WIPE or MIX Indication appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button to start the Recording
66. Mode Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled e Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used images that are output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal are not enlarged As you enlarge an image the quality of image suffers e During the Playback Zoom Function the Variable Speed Search Function cannot be used with the Remote Controller Ml Index Search Functions gt 47 e Index Search may not be possible at the beginning of tape eBecause PhotoShot Index Signals are not recorded on still pictures recorded in Continuous PhotoShot Mode the PhotoShot Index Search Function cannot be used for these still pictures eScene Index Search may not function properly if the interval between 2 scene index signals is shorter than 1 minute e For the still pictures taken in the Continuous PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still Picture Mode PhotoShot index signals are not recorded 89 Playback Digital Effect Functions 3 48 e Revised signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal e You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while playing back the non recorded portion of tape Multi Picture Mode VCR Mode gt 49 eThe quality of Multi images deteriorates slightly e Playback multi mode screens cannot be output through DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal elf there is input from the DV Termi
67. N OUT Jack of the Palmcorder to the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV e Using the A V Cable supplied make a connection with the TV Ifthe TV has an S Video Jack connect an S Video Cable not supplied too e Plug the AV Cable as shown so that the cord hangs down eWhen plugging the pin plug of the A V cable into the A V IN OUT Jack plug it in as far as it goes Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen Press the OSD Button on the Remote Controller e Be sure to select the proper input on your TV If necessary consult your TV s operating instructions elf you play back a Cassette recorded with copyright protection signals the screen becomes blue or mosaic like noise patterns appear elf you set AV JACK on the AV IN OUT SETUP Sub Menu to IN OUT nothing will be shown on the TV screen except during playback ePicture size may be displayed differently when playing back a Cinema picture on a wide screen TV with B W or SEPIA of Playback Digital Effect 50 WB SHUTTER G IRISIMFIVOLIJO 1 2 MENU O Mn a PUSH gt DATE OSD TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI P IN P REC ADUB zb FEI Goal gt gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV El INDEX STOP INDEX E d A DUBII O A DUB I gt Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette elf you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with AUDIO REC on the RECO
68. ON the quality of the image may be deteriorated CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement e Please refer to Recording to a Card from other equipment 3 91 68 2 30 ha ArcSoft gt La DW STUDIO VFA0397 VFF0193 G 726 Dec oder Using the Software with a Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer 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 3 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu e USB Driver 3 69 Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly from the memory card into the computer Please refer to page 70 to install the driver of the USB Driver eDV STUDIO 3 1E SE 3 74 Using the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of a camera eG 726 Audio Decoder 3 75 Software for G 726 Audio Decoder allows you to listen to MPEG4 sound with Windows Media Player eArcSoft Software 3 76 Photolmpression 4 0 PhotoBase 4 0 Panorama Maker 3 0 and PhotoPrinter 4 0 are included 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
69. ORE Button for the moment you want to save as a still picture eThe WIPE or MIX Indication changes to MAE or LI 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 e The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mix effect e The Wipe Function and Mix Function can be used only from the Remote Controller during playback elf the OFF ON Button is pressed while Wipe Function or Mix Function is used the effect will stop temporarily at that point Pressing the OFF ON Button again will bring back the effect 48 WB SHUTTER IRIS MFNVOLJOG a PUSH gt fi Playing Back with Multi Picture Mode Strobe Multi Picture Mode STROBE O You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images Manual Multi Picture Mode MANUAL O Selecting a desired still picture one at a time you can capture 9 still pictures Index Multi Picture Mode PHOTO SCENE You can capture 9 screens of pictures to which index signals are attached After setting VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt DIGITAL EFFECT gt gt EFFECT SELECT gt gt MULTI 1 Set MULTI PICTURES gt gt SCAN MODE gt gt STROBE or MANUAL or PHOTO or SCENE whichever mode you prefer When STROBE is selected e Set the SPEED to a desired strobe speed FAST You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within approximately 1 second NORMAL You can capture 9 consecutive still p
70. RDING SETUP Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu set to 16bit the original sound is erased If you want to preserve the original sound use the 12bit Mode when recording e Audio Dubbing cannot be performed onto recordings made in LP Mode 3 27 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt AV IN OUT SETUP gt gt AV JACK gt gt IN OUT 2 Continuing the aforesaid setup select A DUB INPUT gt gt MIC or AV IN eSetto AV IN when external device is used and to MIC when an external or built in microphone is used 3 Switch the Palmcorder over to the Still Playback Mode where you want to add new sound track 4 Press the A DUB Button on the Remote Controller e A DUBIH Indication appears AN 5 To start Audio Dubbing press the II Button on the Remote Controller e A DUB gt Indication appears To Stop Audio Dubbing Press the HI Button on the Remote Controller The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again To dub audio while listening to a pre recorded sound When pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 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 SETUP Sub Menu to OUT PHONES When the line input is used you can dub audio while listening to a pre recorded sound from the speaker Playin
71. SB Driver or Panasonic DVC USB Driver Version 2 0 If you use Windows Me 98SE also delete Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2 0 E 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 eSD Logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard The MultiMediaCard is a compact lightweight and removable external 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 79 E 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
72. SH MENU TO EXIT Formatting a Memory Card If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder formatting it may make it reusable Formatting will delete all the data recorded on a Memory Card After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode 57 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt CARD FORMAT gt gt YES 2 Select YES and press the PUSH Dial e During formatting the NOW FORMATTING Indication appears eWhen the formatting is completed the screen becomes white e For other notes see page 93 Pd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Pd Gd Gg Gd Fd Gg Fu Fu Fu Fu Gd Gg Gg FS DPOF Setting You can select the images to be printed the number of prints and other print related information DPOF setting on a Memory Card DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and since printing data can be added to images on the Memory Card the Memory Card can be used with any printers that support DPOF After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode 57 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt DPOF SETTING gt gt YES 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select VARIABLE and then press it eWhen printing one each of all the pictures select ALL 1 if not all the pictures are to be printed select ALL 0 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the picture and then press it 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to set the number of prints and then press it eThe framed images will be set to
73. System Image Sensor Lens Filter Diameter Zoom Monitor Finder Microphone Speaker Standard Illumination Minimum Required Illumination Video Output Level S Video Output Level Audio Output Level Video Input Level S Video Input Level Audio Input Level Line Mic Input USB Digital Interface Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Information for your safety DC 7 9 7 2 V Recording 6 0 W Mini DV Consumer use Digital Video SD Format 6 35 mm digital video tape SP 80 min LP 120 min with DVM80 Digital Component EIA Standard 525 lines 60 Fields NTSC color signal PCM Digital Recording 16 bit 48 kHz 2 track 12 bit 32 kHz 4 track 1 6 inch CCD Image Sensor Auto Iris F1 8 Focal Length 2 45 24 5 mm Macro Full Range AF 37 mm 10 1 Power Zoom 2 5 inch LCD Color Electronic Viewfinder Stereo 1 round speaker 20 mm 1 400 Ix 12 Ix 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Y Output 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Output 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm 316 mV 600 ohm 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm Y Input 1 0 Vp p 75 ohm C Input 0 286 Vp p 75 ohm 316 mV 10 kohm or more Mic sensitivity 50 dB 0 dB 1 V Pa 1 kHz Stereo mini jack Card reader writer function No copyright protection support USB 2 0 compliant max 12 Mbps DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin 2 80 W X3 03 H x5 20 D inch 71 W x77 H x132 D mm 1 08 Ibs 490 g without Battery and DV cas
74. TI 1 Set MULTI PICTURES gt gt SCAN MODE gt gt STROBE or MANUAL When STROBE is selected e Set the SPEED to a desired strobe speed FAST You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within approximately 1 second NORMAL You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within approximately 1 5 seconds SLOW You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within approximately 2 seconds elf you set SWING on the MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu to ON the intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period and it is useful for analyzing swing motion etc in sports When MANUAL is selected You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures 2 Exit the menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Press the MULTI Button elf MANUAL is selected press the MULTI Button at each scene you want to capture 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or the PHOTO SHOT Button to record on the Cassette 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
75. The 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 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 After use 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 e Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing fi LCD Monitor Viewfinder Lens Hood LCD Monitor e In a place with drastic temperature changes condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor Wipe it with soft dry cloth elf your Palmcorder is extremely cold when you turn its power on the image on the LCD Monitor will be 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 sc
76. Time Indication becomes R 0h00m NO SPACE LEFT Indication appears Recording may not be started Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 8 MB Approximately 25 minutes e For other notes see page 91 55 Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 You can record moving pictures on a Memory Card for e mailing TAPE RER 1 2 om The recorded data can be also played back on a computer with A n Windows Media Player Recording from the Palmcorder Lens Camera Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the MPEG4 Indication appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button gelt takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording e During recording the Meca Indication is lit in red e The maximum continuous recording times are SUPERFINE super high image quality 2 minutes FINE high image quality 2 minutes NORMAL normal image quality 120 minutes The Palmcorder will automatically stop recording when the A approximate time listed above has elapsed the card capacity R 0h20m has been fully utilized y Recording from a Cassette VCR Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the MPEG4 Indication appears 3 Start playback and press the Recording Start Stop Button at the desired scene Selecting the quality of MPEG4 Recording images 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS
77. VAR SEARCH Button 6 the A Button and the Y Button O Resuming Normal Playback Press the P Button e During Cue or Review Playback fast moving images may show mosaic like noise patterns This is not a malfunction e The sound is muted during search O eThe Variable Speed Search feature is not available when the Repeat playback is active Repeat Playback If you hold down the gt Button for 5 seconds or longer the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode and the R gt Indication appears D To cancel Repeat Playback Mode set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI P IN P REC A DUB o REW PLAY FEIS STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX Q SELECT apg A ES X J SEARCH STORE SE fte gt O y ITEM P B DIGITAL 44 Slow Motion Playback This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed 1 Press the gt Button 2 Press the lt t Button or the gt Button on the Remote Controller eWhen the tal Button is pressed Slow Motion Playback proceeds in the reverse direction while pressing the START E PHOTO SHOT STOP COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM MULTI P IN P REC A DUB d 1 Kaas Tis al Button starts Slow Motion Playback in the forward direction E PAUSE STILLADV Scenes recorded in the SP mode are played back at approximately 2 J Lin Lee 2 1 5th of the normal speed IND
78. 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 due 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 PF 105 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 Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage 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 Th
79. aking greeting cards and calendars PhotoPrinter 4 0 Windows Mac eProgram to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or photo album all on one page MW Operating environment eFor Windows OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer 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 IO ON 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 dots or more Quick Time and or VRML viewer needed RAM 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Free hard disk space At least 420 MB Other requirements Mouse eFor Macintosh OS Mac OS 8 6 X CPU Power PC Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800x600 dots or more RAM 64 MB or more 128 MB or more is recommended Free hard disk space At least 300 MB eThis 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 76 G 726 Decoder DY STUDIO CES Acrobat Reader ArcSoft Software Suite Setup Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Software Suite The InstallShield Wizard will install Softwa
80. ance Adjustment recognizes the color of light and makes adjustment so that the white color will become pure white Auto White Balance Adjustment This Palmcorder stores settings that are optimal for several kinds of general light sources The Palmcorder determines the hue of light that it receives through the lens and White Balance Sensor thereby judging the recording condition and selects the closest hue setting This function is called Auto White Balance Adjustment However since white balance settings for only certain kinds of light sources are stored the Auto White Balance function does not operate properly when recording occurs under light that is out of the range of the setting values Time Code 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 e The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording eWhen 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 OnhOOmO0sOOf may appear but the Time Code starts from the previous value e The Time Code cannot be reset to zero e Unless the Time Code is continuously recorded fr
81. ark be used This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within CAUTION the unit may have sufficient 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 ae 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 The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover 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 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following m
82. cannot be recorded on the picture e The shutter speed ranges from 1 30 1 500 When the color of the screen changes or blurs adjust the shutter soeed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 e Mega pixel images cannot be recorded on a cassette as a Mega pixel picture e A Card formatted with other equipment like a Personal Computer might be unusable or it might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this equipment to format it eThe file format supported by this Palmcorder is JPEG Not all the JPEG formatted files will be played back e lt may not be possible to play back a mega pixel still picture recorded by this Palmcorder with another Palmcorder 90 The following functions are not possible eZoom Microphone Function gt 31 eDigital Zoom 3 32 eDigital Effects Functions 3 40 e Title functions When in Mega pixel mode only 3 62 Recording to a Card from other equipment 3 54 If you set the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD you can use the Card PhotoShot Function for externally input signals Not during recording eBlack streaks may appear at the four edges of the image eWhen the PHOTO SHOT Button is pressed the image may seem to move backward momentarily but this does not affect the recording elf the VOICE Indication is displayed recording to a Card is not possible While recording with analog input a Card PhotoShot Function cannot be used RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
83. click the Start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D InstMenu exe and click OK D applies when the CD ROM drive is drive D Pd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Pu Pu Gd Gg Gg FS Using USB Driver i 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 II Celeron 300MHz or higher including compatible CPU RAM 32 MB or more 64 MB or more is recommended 128 MB or more are required for Windows XP Free hard disk space At least 1 MB Ports USB Terminal 69 Special Features Restarting Windows Setup has finished copying files to your computer Before you can use the program you must restart pour computer If any other application is SE running press ALT TAB to switch to the application and close Yes want to restart my computer now Hardware Installation 4 The software you are installing for this hardware LA Panasonic DVC Web Camera has not passed Windows Logo testing to
84. ctures can be recorded in approximately 0 7 seconds intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 8 pictures are recorded e For other notes see page 91 54 NOW WRITING fi Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a cassette VCR Mode The Palmcorder copies images automatically referring to Photo Index signals After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode a 43 1 Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before the point where picture transfer is to commence 2 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORD TO CARD gt gt YES e Search starts from the current Cassette position and images with Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially While copying the Indication appears To Stop the Transfer of Images Press the W Button Mi Recording Voice Voice Recording Function You can record voice data on a memory card 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the VOICE Indication appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button e Voice from built in microphone is recorded e t takes 2 to 3 seconds to start recording e The recorded file is automatically locked to prevent accidental erasure e Voice from external microphone connected to the microphone jack can also be recorded e During recording the voice Indication is lit in red eWhen Remaining
85. d Clogging cccccccccccncnnnnnnccccncncnccnnnnnnnns 95 Viewfinder std t 21 Voice Power Save cooccoccccccncccnccnnncnoninancnacnnnonanonanes 92 Voice ee Melle dic 55 WW Web Camera WE 72 White Balance coa tcs 37 38 98 Wind Noise Reduction oncoccncnncccinccnnoncnncnnnnnnnas 35 Wipe Mode austral 41 48 E ZOOM EE EN ZOOM Microphone EE 31 110 Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido Para iniciar 1 Una la bater a al adaptador de CA y c rguela e Dado que la bater a no se cargar cuando el cable de entrada CC est conectado al adaptador de CA descon ctelo ela l mpara POWER y la l mpara CHARGE se encienden y comienza la carga eCuando se apaga la luz CHARGE termina la carga 2 Meta la bater a cargada en la videoc mara 3 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON MODE a ON mientras que pulsa el bot n ela l mpara CAMERA se enciende 4 Colocaci n del cassette eDesplace la palanca OPEN EJECT hacia delante y tire hacia abajo para abrir el compartimento del cassette e Inserte el cassette e Cierre el soporte del cassette presionado la marca PUSH e Cierre la tapa del compartimento cassette Fad PH P Pu Fu Fu FO FO FO FO Fd Fd Fd Fd Fd Fd FO FO FO Gg Gg A Grabaci n 1 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON MODE en ON ela l mpara CAMERA se enciende 2 Oprima el bot n de inicio parada de grabaci n eComienza la grabaci n eUna vez desplegado RECORD cambia a REC PU Gi
86. d for 1 or more seconds during playback it becomes 10x playback speed and if pushed for 7 or more seconds it becomes 60x playback speed Releasing the button brings it back to normal playback 1 Folder File Number When the picture is played back File Name When the MPEG4 data is played back O Picture Size When the picture is played back gt 83 Playback time When MPEG4 data or Voice data is played back File Number When the picture or Voice data is played back File Number and MPEG4 Picture Quality When the MPEG4 data is played back To adjust the volume Only when playing back MPEG4 and Voice Recordings e During playback hold down the PUSH Dial until the volume indication appears and rotate it to adjust the volume 3 43 e For other notes see page 92 58 Mi To Select a Desired File and Play it Back After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the desired type of data indication appears 3 Press the MULTI Button e The files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in Multi Picture Mode 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial and select a desired file e The selected file is marked with a red frame eWhen 7 or more files have been recorded rotate the PUSH Dial to display the next file The lt 4 lt 4 Button or gt gt Button can be used instead of the PUSH Dial 5 Press eithe
87. der Before using the Viewfinder adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read 1 Tilt up the Viewfinder e The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use e Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder 2 Adjust the Viewfinder by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob Using the LCD Monitor With the LCD Monitor open you can also record the picture while watching it 1 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to ON 2 Press the PUSH OPEN Button and at the same time bring out the LCD Monitor about 90 in the direction of the arrow e The Viewfinder goes off 3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle e The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 from the vertical position to the upward direction and a maximum of 90 to the downward direction Forcefully rotating the LCD monitor beyond these ranges will damage the Palmcorder Closing the LCD monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked e Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed MW Adjusting Brightness and Color Level When LCD EVF SET on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub menu is set to YES the following items are displayed 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 LCD screen Brightness of the Viewfinder EVF BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of the
88. e eicrure Indication will light in red Concerning Low Light Shot When recording dark scenes set the LOW LIGHT SHOT of the CARD SETUP Sub Menu to AUTO When the shutter speed is 1 30 Low Light Shot is activated and the CARD Indication appears eWhen AUTO is set for Low Light Shot the brightness of the moving picture may suddenly be changed depending on the scene to be shot Recording from a Cassette VCR Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears 3 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt PICTURE QUALITY gt gt a desired picture quality A Start playback and press the PHOTO SHOT Button at the scene you want to record e While the image is being recorded it stays still for a few seconds Special Feat ures e For other notes see page 90 53 TAPE GG CARD cm 2 3 PHOTO WB SHUTTER IRIS IMF VOL JOG weno C MEET a PUSH gt 1 1 TPE CED 1 I WEN WB SHUTTER IRIS IMFNVOL JOG 2 eu O mm a PUSH gt Card PhotoShot continued Recording from other equipment CAMERA Mode 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS or VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt PICTURE QUALITY gt gt a desired picture quality 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 3 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE un
89. e Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode using the MagicPix Function cancels this mode Sports Mode e During normal playback the image movement may not appear smooth eBecause the color and brightness of the playback image may change avoid recording under fluorescent light mercury light or sodium light elf 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 elf you record a still picture in Progressive PhotoShot M Mode the brightness of the recorded still picture may become unstable el these modes are used for indoor recording playback images may flicker 87 Low Light Mode eExtremely dark scenes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree Spotlight Mode eWith this Mode recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark elf the recording subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be washed out Surf amp Snow Mode elf the subject is extremely bright its recorded image may turn out to be washed out fi Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 3 36 e You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflective subject e During Normal Playback transition from one scene to another may not appear smooth e Because the color and brightness of the playback image may become
90. e SCAN MODE 3 49 13 Strobe Multi Picture Speed SPEED 3 49 14 Swing Mode SWING 3 49 RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu 15 Recording Speed Mode REC SPEED 3 27 16 Audio Recording Mode AUDIO REC 3 27 51 AV IN OUT SETUP Sub Menu 17 AV Jack AV JACK 3 51 67 89 18 Audio Dubbing Input A DUB INPUT 3 51 19 AD Conversion Output DV OUT 3 68 DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu 20 Camera Data REC DATA elf you set REC DATA to ON the settings shutter speed 3 36 iris gt 36 and white balance settings 3 37 etc used during the recordings are displayed during playback appears on the display when there is no data e The settings information may not be displayed properly if the camera data of this Palmcorder are played back on other equipment The camera data will not be recorded in the following cases eWhen the data are recorded from a card to a tape eWhen recording proceeds with no input signals supplied eWhen recording involves the use of the S Video or AV Input Jack eWhen pictures with no camera data are recorded using the DV Terminal eWhen displaying a list of titles All of the other items on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu are the same as those on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu 21 Remote Controller Mode REMOTE 3 17 22 Date and Time Setting CLOCK SET 3 27 KEY OLS WSS 25 OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE PVCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK S
91. e When the battery in the Remote Controller is replaced the Mode is automatically reset to VCR1 Mode LELOTO WSS 17 2h 45 min 2 h 50 min 2 h 10 min 3h 55 min 4h 15 min 3 h 15 min 1h 30 min 1h 25 min 1 h 5 min Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor 1 Insert the battery shaped connector of the DC Cable into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder 2 Connect the DC Cable to the DC OUT Jack on the AC Adaptor 3 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable e The AC Cable s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor Jack A gap will remain as shown e Before connecting or disconnecting the power supply set the OFF ON MODE Switch on the Palmcorder to OFF and make sure that CAMERA VCR CARD PB Lamps are not lit e Battery cannot be charged if DC Cable is connected to AC Adaptor fi Using the Battery Before use fully charge the battery 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it e Since the Battery will not be charged when the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor disconnect it eThe POWER Lamp and CHARGE Lamp lights up and charging starts eWhen the CHARGE Lamp goes off charging is completed 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder Disconnecting the Power Source Set the OFF ON MODE Switch D to OFF and while pressing the PUSH BATT Button O slide the Battery or battery shaped connector upward to disconnect it eWhen attaching or r
92. e 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 erat 1 800 211 PANA 7262 CCD ed Sensor 6 Six Months Ninety 90 Days AAN 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 PND VOR CRT e 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In Home or Carry In See Combination 22 CRT and Larger TV HDR One 1 Year except CRT Ninety 90 Days 1 888 843 9788 Combination CRT SC 2 Years Ninety 90 Days In 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 warranty 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 purc
93. e images on the Palmcorder after editing the recorded data or changing the image data on a personal computer Fad Puy Fd Fed Pu Pu Pu P FO FO FS FO FO Gd Fs Gg Cautions for Use i After Use 1 Take out the Cassette gt 20 2 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF gt 20 3 Detach the Power Source and retract the Viewfinder gt 18 4 To protect the Lens attach the supplied Lens Cap gt 19 Tips for using your Palmcorder 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 damage may occur elf sea water splashes onto the Palmcorder wet a soft cloth with tap water wring it well and use it to wipe the Palmcorder body carefully Then wipe it again thoroughly with a soft dry cloth Keep the Palmcorder away from magnetically charged equipment such as a TV game equipment etc elf you use the Palmcorder near a TV images or sounds may be disturbed due to electromagnetic wave radiation e Do not use near a cell phone because doing so may cause noise to adversely affect the picture and sound e Due to strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors recording on the tape may be damaged or images may be distorted e Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by a microprocessor may adversely affect the Palmcorder causing the disturbance of images and sounds
94. easures 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 GS70 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 IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQU
95. ecording WB SHUTTER Y wn O tm The picture will be recorded to the selected tape location when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed in step 3 To Copy All the Pictures 1 Display the first picture elf a picture other than the first one is displayed only the subsequent pictures will be copied 2 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt NOW ERR RS RECORD TO TAPE gt gt YES e During the copying the Indication appears e t takes a few seconds for each picture to be copied to the cassette To stop the copying midway press the W Button e For other notes see page 92 60 WB SHUTTER IRIS MF VOLIJOG MENU O a PUSH gt o Lo ae ese PUSH MENU TO RETURN Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a Slide Show You can set up a Slide Show or change the content To Select Pictures to Play Back in Slide Show 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt SLIDE SHOW gt gt YES e Slide Show editing screen appears 2 Set EDIT gt gt YES 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select playback order and then press the dial 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the playback time and then press the dial This step is skipped when there are no pictures set for the Slide Show 5 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select playback order and then press the dial The Playback Order indication and the Playback Time Second indication appear e The O indication
96. ectronics Industries Alliance lt http www eiae org gt CYC SAM EA WS 2 392 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 Before opening the CD ROM package please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver SD Viewer 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 including 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
97. emote Controller repeatedly to change the Counter Indication fi Displaying Date Time Indication To display Date Time Indication set the appropriate Date Time in DATE TIME on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu You can also press the DATE TIME Button on the Remote Controller repeatedly to display or change the Date Time Indication fi Changing the Display Mode By changing DISPLAY on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu Counter Display Mode changes to All Function Display Partial Display and Minimum Display Pd Pred Fd Gg Fed Gg Gd Fd Fed Fd Gg Gg Gg Gd Pu Po Initializing the Modes You can change the Menu settings back to the shipping condition 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt OTHER FUNCTIONS2 gt gt INITIAL SET gt gt YES The initializing takes a while e After the initializing is completed the COMPLETED Indication appears with beeps Initializing will not erase the clock setting that has been adjusted Pd Fred Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Fd Fed Fd Gg Gg Gg Pu Pu Gg Warning Alarm Indications If any one of the following indications lights up or flashes please check the condition of the Palmcorder EJECT TAPE After the DEW DETECTED Indication appears eject the Cassette Sei CHECK REC TAB The erasure prevention tab on the inserted Cassette is open that is set to SAVE When you are attempting to do audio dubbing on the unrecorded blank portion of the tape or you are attempting to do dubbing
98. emoved Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy Grip Strap O When you are not recording be sure to keep the Lens Cap attached to the Lens for protection Mi Adjust the Easy Grip Strap Adjust the length of the Easy Grip Strap to the size of your hand 1 Detach the tip of the Easy Grip Strap and adjust the length of it 2 Reattach the tip of the Easy Grip Strap Mi To Use as a Free Style Easy Grip Strap Using the Easy Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder It is also convenient when used in combination with the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic 1 Open the Lock Cover by holding tabs on both sides 2 Keep pressing on the Lock Button and pull it off e Hold the Palmcorder securely e Close the Lock Cover after pulling off 3 Slide the pad of the Easy Grip Strap 4 Attach the Easy Grip Strap around your wrist When re attaching the Grip Belt Attachment to the Palmcorder 1 Push until it locks with a click e To prevent from getting unlocked accidentally press on O and mount securely 19 O CAMERA OVCR O CARDPB Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder 1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap 2 Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap pass it throug
99. emoving battery set OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit e When the Palmcorder is used for a long period of 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 Pd Gd Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd P Gd Gg Fd Pu Gd Fd Fd Fu Pu Gd Gg Fs Fd Charging Time and Available Recording Time A Charging Time Maximum Continuous Recording Time e 2 h 45 min indicates 2 hours and 45 minutes e Battery CGA DU14 is supplied e The hours shown in the table are approximate hours e The numeric characters in parentheses indicate the recording time when the LCD monitor is used In actual use the available recording time may be shorter in some cases e The hours shown in the table are for continuous recording at a temperature of 68 F 20 C and humidity of 60 If the Battery is charged at a higher or lower temperature the charging time may be longer eWe recommend the Battery Pack CGA DU14 and CGA DU21 for long time recording 2 hours or more continuous recording 1 hour or more for intermittent recording 18 Lens Cap and Easy Grip Strap BJ Attach the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface attach the Lens Cap 1 Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Easy Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord e The r
100. er depending on your OS operating environment and the mode of the Palmcorder Windows XP 2000 When the Palmcorder is in VCR mode or Camera Mode Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver COM 4 The numeral after COM will differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode Panasonic DVC USB Driver or Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver Windows Me Stop a Hardware device Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2 0 EE eSome OS such as Windows 98SE may not show the icon A indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray OS may be ee een ree set not to show Make sure Palmcorder s ACCESS lamp is off and disconnect the cable COM4 DVO Serial Properties Stop Close CAUTION If you disconnect the USB Cable while the ACCESS Lamp is on it may damage the Card data Pd Gd Gd Fed Gd Gg Gg Fd Gd Fed Gg Fed Fd Gg Fd Gg Fd Gg Pu Gg Gg Fd 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 gt gt Settings gt gt Control Panel select the software or the driver from Add Remove Programs to uninstall eUninstalling steps may vary depending on the OS Please refer to the user manual of your OS 78 Notes e Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder i
101. esult 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 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 develop
102. etion of setup click on Finish eInstallation will be completed e Sample data is installed concurrently with the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE software 74 To start DV STUDIO 3 1E SE 1 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode elf you wish to capture stills from a tape set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode and insert the tape 2 Connect the Palmcorder to the Personal Computer E eS with auxiliary USB Connection Cable 3 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt Panasonic gt gt DV Studio3 gt gt DV Studio3 elf a shortcut icon has been created on the desktop during installation it is also possible to start by double clicking on the icon Pd Gg Pred Fd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Gg Gd Fu Gd Fd Pu Gg Gg Gg Fs Gg Using the G 726 Audio Decoder G 726 Audio Decoder is needed to hear audio recorded on MPEG4 video using 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 Mi Operating environment OS 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 20 Windows Media Player 6 1 or later e Graphic display High
103. ew seconds e Generally speaking when the W T zoom lever is pressed farther towards W or T the zooming speed gradually increases fi Taking 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 0 8 inches 2 cm from the lens With this feature small subjects such as insects can be recorded Wi To Use the Tele Macro Function With the zoom magnification of 10x the Palmcorder can bring the subject into focus as close as approximately 15 7 inches 40 cm from the Lens Focusing only on the subject and bringing the background off the focus make the picture more impressive 1 Press the TELE MACRO Button e The zoom magnification is fixed to 10x and the focusing onto the subject becomes available up to approximately 15 7 inches 40 cm close e The TMACRO Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button To Cancel the Tele Macro Function Press the TELE MACRO Button W To Use the Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation the microphone s directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds eSet CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt ZOOM MIC gt gt ON The Z MIC Indication is displayed The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud When the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to CARD
104. for the first time Enter the following paths to complete the connection If the message MTDV98M1 pdr is not found is displayed enter C WINDOWS system IOSUBSYS If the message MTDV98M1 sys is not found is displayed enter C WINDOWS system32 DRIVERS New Hardware Found w Hardware Foun J The file MTD V98M1 sys was not found Setup could not find a file on the specified make sure i path If the path appears below is correct Click OK to try copying again Browse The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer e When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal computer on Windows 2000 these screens described above may not be displayed elf you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is not recognized by the personal computer when the USB Driver is installed update the USB Driver elf you install the USB Driver while the USB Connecting Cable is being connected or if you don t 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 VCR Mode or Camera Mode connect it to the personal computer and delete Panasonic DVC USB SERIAL Driver COM X or Panasonic Serial USB Driver from Device Manager Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode and delete Panasonic DVC U
105. g recording Otherwise White Balance will not work normally e The red light from the Recording Lamp will be reflected off your hand or object possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the coloring Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or bluish images Where the subject is Surrounded by many light sources Auto White Balance Adjustment may not operate properly In such a case we suggest that you adjust the White Balance 1 The range that is controlled by the Auto White Balance Adjustment Mode of this Palmcorder Sunrise and sunset 10 Candlelight LO 2 Blue sky 3 Cloudy sky Rain 4 TV screen 5 Sunlight 6 White fluorescent light 7 Halogen light bulb 8 Incandescent light bulb 0 e For other notes see page 88 38 1 MENU O FLASH NO WB SHUTTER IRIS IMF VOL JOG S men gt Using the Built in Flash The Built in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place The Flash lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity and to light properly 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt FLASH gt gt ON or AUTO e f AUTO is selected the Flash can be lit if light is needed by sensing the surrounding luminosity 2 Slide the FLASH Lever to open the Flash eThe Flash pops up 3 Press the STILL Button eFlash is lighted and the image become
106. g Back the Sound Recorded with Audio Dubbing For 12 bit Audio Recording Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt 12bit AUDIO gt gt ST2 or MIX ST1 Play back only the original sound ST2 Play back only the sound added by Audio Dubbing MIX Play back both the original sound and the sound added by Audio Dubbing simultaneously e For other notes see page 90 5I e Special Features Using a Memory Card An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be used to record files or play back files eUse a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only Mi Inserting a Memory Card Before inserting a Memory Card be sure to turn off the Palmcorder 1 Slide the OPEN Lever to open the Card Slot Cover 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner on top insert it into the Card Slot 3 Close the Card Slot Cover securely fi Removing the Memory Card Open the Card Slot Cover and pull it straight out e After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover fi ACCESS Lamp While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card reading recording playback erasing moving of images the ACCESS Lamp 2 lights up E the ACCESS Lamp is on never attempt to pull out the Card to turn off the Palmcorder power or switch the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector Such actions will damage the Card and cause the Palmcorder to malfunction Gd Gg Prd Fd Gg Fed Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Fu
107. g sounds This is normal e After use be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack If they are left connected a small amount of electricity is consumed e Always keep the electrodes of the AC Adaptor and Battery clean i Condensation If excessive moisture condenses in the unit DEW DETECTED Indication will flash and the Palmcorder will automatically turn off after about 1 minute If this happens follow the steps below 1 Take out the Cassette eNone of the other functions operate Depending on the amount of condensation removing the Cassette may become difficult If this happens wait for 2 to 3 hours before taking the Cassette out 2 Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2 to 3 hours e The number of hours you should wait depends on the amount of condensation and ambient temperature 3 2to3 hours later turn on the Palmcorder and check to see if the DEW DETECTED Indication is displayed e Even if the DEW DETECTED Indication is not displayed as a precaution please wait for another hour before using the Palmcorder 94 Watch for Condensation Even Before the DEW DETECTED Indication Is Displayed e Because condensation takes place gradually the DEW DETECTED Indication may not be displayed during the first 10 to 15 minutes of condensation formation inside the Palmcorder e n extremely cold places condensation may freeze and form frost In this case the frost melts first thus forming conden
108. ge is missing 4 Preset colors black blue green cyan red magenta yellow and white e Title in a preset color in which the bright portion whitish portion of the captured image is missing eFor other notes see page 93 62 Inserting a Title You can select one of your original titles and display it It can be displayed in Camera Mode VCR Mode and Card Playback Mode 1 Press the TITLE Button e The title that was created last is displayed 2 Press MULTI Button eA list of titles is displayed 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select a desired title e The selected title is marked with a red frame 4 Press the PUSH Dial or press the MULTI Button e The selected title is displayed 5 Using the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector select the recording target Camera Mode TAPE or CARD VCR Mode CARD Card Playback Mode TAPE W 6 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button 5 mm e A still picture is recorded under the inserted title Jee gt elf you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode set the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to TAPE and press the Recording Start Stop Button File Name Clearing a Title Display Press the TITLE Button e For other notes see page 93 R00002 TIL p 63 Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure File Lock Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to
109. h the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster and pull it e Pull it out more than 1 inch 2 cm D from the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off e Please perform this step on the other side as well Gd Gg Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Gd P Gg Fu Gg Fu Pu Gd Fs Gg FS Inserting a Cassette 1 Slide the OPEN EJECT Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover 2 Insert a Cassette 3 Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the PUSH mark 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover e For other notes see page 85 E Accidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider O on the cassette by sliding it in the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure protection slider by sliding it in the REC arrow direction Pd Fred Gd Fd Gd Gg Gg Fd P Gd Gg Fd Fd Gg Fd Gg Fu Gg Gd Gg Gg FS Turning on off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on the power first and then select Modes How to Turn on the Power 1 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to ON while pressing the Button e The CAMERA Lamp lights up How to Switch Modes 2 Rotate the OFF ON MODE Switch eWith each rotation the Mode switches in the order of Camera Mode VCR Mode and Card Playback Mode e The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up W How to Turn off the Power 3 Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF while pressing the Button 20 Using the Viewfin
110. h at distances greater than 7 5 feet 2 5 meters When the P IN P Button is pressed or Title is created Flash is also lit When the FLASH on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu is set to AUTO and the Shutter Speed Iris or Gain is adjusted the Indication sl or F etc may disappear and the Flash may not be lit e Using the Flash fixes the shutter speed of 1 750 s or faster to 1 500 e Using the Flash is not possible during the Continuous Photoshot recording the MagicPix Function and the MPEG4 Recording e The picture may become out of focus in a dark place In this case adjust the focus manually e The Palmcorder even when its Flash has been turned off automatically determines whether the flash light is necessary or not by detecting the ambient brightness If it determines that the flash light is necessary the 4 Indication is displayed in yellow When the 4 or Indication is displayed the Flash can be lit When flashing the Flash is charging e Charging the Flash takes 4 seconds maximum after lit e n the following cases using the Flash is not possible eMagicPix Function 3 34 eRapidFire Consecutive Photoshot gt 54 eMPEG4 Recording gt 56 e Object of recording may appear dark if Flash is lit in front of white background 88 Digital Effect Functions Camera Mode gt 40 elt is not possible to use MULTI P IN P WIPE MIX or TRAIL of EFFECT1 togethe
111. haser 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 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 r
112. he Battery or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack 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 afterward 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 Palmcorder body from becoming worn After use be sure to take the Cassette out and detach the Battery from the Palmcorder or pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack elf the Cassette is left in the Palmcorder the tape sags and deteriorates elf you leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor the Battery will no longer be rechargeable Mi About the AC Adaptor e f the temperature of the Battery is extremely high or extremely low the CHARGE Lamp may continue flashing and the Battery may not charge 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 or increased sufficiently the Battery or AC Adaptor may be faulty In this case please contact your dealer e f the Battery is warm charging takes longer than usual elf 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 radios e When the AC Adaptor is in use it may generate whirrin
113. he Cinema Mode deactivates MULTI and P IN P of EFFECT1 e Depending on the software in use the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly W MagicPix Function gt 34 ein a bright place such as the outdoors the recorded picture may become washed out n a dark place the recorded picture is presented in a time lapse like manner e Focusing must be adjusted manually e Use this function only in situations where there is limited light Do not use it in brightly lit places or aim at the sun The Palmcorder can be seriously damaged e The Progressive PhotoShot Function is automatically turned off e The Continuous PhotoShot Function cannot be used e White Balance cannot be set e The shutter speed cannot be adjusted e The Iris cannot be adjusted e The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT 1 cannot be set e The Image Stabilizer does not function eWhen recording with the MagicPix Function using a tripod is recommended eMagicPix Function makes the signal charging time of CCD up to 30 times longer than usual so that dark scenes that are invisible to the naked eye can be recorded brightly For this reason bright dots may be seen but this is not a malfunction Program AE gt 35 elf any of the Program AE Modes are selected you cannot adjust the shutter speed or iris e You cannot use Sports Mode Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode with Gain Up Mode GAIN UP eWhen using Sports Mod
114. he Personal Computer NO PICTURE NO TITLE DISCONNECT USB CABLE You are pressing the Recording Start Stop Button the PHOTO SHOT Button or the TITLE Button in the WEB CAMERA Mode You are pressing the TITLE Button in Camera Mode or VCR Mode with a USB Cable connected You are attempting to record on a Card with a USB Cable connected CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE It is not possible to operate the OFF ON MODE Switch in the WEB CAMERA Mode Pd Gd Gg Fed Fd Gg Gd Gg Fed Gd Gg Gg Gg Gd Pu Gg Notes amp Precautions fi Alarm Sounds 24 When BEEP SOUND on the OTHER FUNCTIONS1 Sub Menu on the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main 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 MODE Switch from OFF to ON 2 Beeps eWhen you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times elf you perform a wrong operation before or during recording i Inserting Ejecting the Cassette 20 e In the case of using a previously recorded Cassette you can use the Camera 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 to record 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 except the PUSH mark eWhen closing the Cassette Compa
115. he 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 e STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE e TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body e TO 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 e TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER Before handling your Palmcorder make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products such as suntan lotion as it may damage the finish This class B digital apparatus complies with CANADIAN ICES 003 U S A CONSUMERS ONLY This Product has a fluorescent lamp that contains a small amount of mercury It also contains lead in some components Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the El
116. he quality of the image deteriorates To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO e For other notes see page 88 36 2 3 mumm WB SHUTTER IRISIMEVOLJOG a PUSH gt Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to FOCUS The MF Indication Manual Focus Mode appears 3 Turn the Focus Ring 6 to adjust the focus To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the Mode Selector Switch to AUTO Pd Fred Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Gg Gg Pu Pu Gd Fs Gg FS Recording in Natural Colors white Balance Depending on the scene or light conditions the Automatic White Balance Adjustment Mode may not be able to bring out natural colors In such a case the white balance can be adjusted manually 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL e The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial eThe AWB Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode Automatic White Balance Adjustment AWB Indoor Mode shooting under incandescent lighting La 6 Outdoor Mode Le Fluorescent light Mode 1 O The White Balance setting that was previously set manually Ney To Resume Automatic Adjustment Rotate the PUSH Dial until the AWB Indication appears Or
117. he shutter soeed manually to 1 60 or 1 100 e The picture size of the moving picture MPEGA is set to be SUPERFINE 320x240 QVGA FINE 176X144 QCIF NORMAL 176x144 QCIF eWhen attaching to email we recommend the file size to be less than 1MB SUPERFINE approximately 15 seconds FINE approximately 20 seconds NORMAL approximately 1 minute eThe following functions are disabled e Self timer 3 30 e Zoom Microphone Function 3 31 eDigital Zoom 3 32 e Fade In Out Function 3 32 eDigital Effect Functions 3 40 e Title In Creation 3 62 e The sound is recorded in monaural that is mixed L and R of the stereo sound A Card Playback gt 57 elf a blank nothing recorded Card is played the screen becomes white and the NO PICTURE NO MPEG4 DATA or NO VOICE DATA Indication appears depending on the mode selected elf you attempt to play back if file recorded in a different format or if file data is defective the Xx Indication and the CARD ERROR Indication could appear as a warning e When the pictures recorded by another Palmcorder are played back with this Palmcorder the size of the pictures may be different from the recorded size e This Palmcorder can also play back the Mega Pixel still pictures up to 2560 x 1920 size recorded with the other equipment However it takes longer than usual time and the picture may not be playable eWhen playing back a nonstandardized file the
118. he type of data to be erased ow QO ME po After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode To Select and Delete File s by selection 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt DELETE CARD FILE gt gt DELETE FILE BY SELECTION or DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the file that you want to delete and then press it e The selected file flashes e To delete more than 1 file repeat this step 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button eA verification message appears 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select YES and then press it e The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card To Delete all Files 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt DELETE CARD FILE gt gt DELETE ALL FILES eA verification message appears 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select YES and then press it e All the files of the selected Card Mode PICTURE MPEG4 or VOICE are erased A locked file cannot be deleted e The same setting can be performed using the short cut menu 3 26 eWhen you delete a Voice File be sure to cancel the Lock setting before deleting e Do not delete a Voice File recorded with this Palmcorder using other devices Special Feat ures 65 1 J WB SHUTTER IRIS MFVOLJJOG 2 MENU O ITT lt lt PUSH gt NOW FORMATTING 1 2 3 4 5 IRIS MF VOL JOG weno O mmm a PUSH gt DPOF SETTING PRINT QUANTITY PU
119. ication goes off 2 or 3 seconds after the adjustment is finished e When the Playback Zoom Function is in use the sound volume cannot be adjusted vetume Tlie e For other notes see page 89 DATE TIME SHO OSD COUNTER RESET MULTI P IN P REC G REW PLAY FE STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX 43 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back a Hi Cue Review Playback Cue Playback A Press the gt Button during playback Review Playback Press the lt 4 lt 4 Button O during playback e f the Button is held continuously it remains as Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it Mi Hyper Check Function If you press the gt gt Button during fast forwarding of the tape or the lt lt Button during rewinding of the tape Cue Playback or Review SEARCH BACK SEARCH Playback continues for as long as the Button is held down DA A Variable Speed Search Function The speed of Cue Playback or Review Playback can be varied 1 During playback press the gt Button e 1x gt Indication appears 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial and select a desired search speed 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 SP mode only 1 3x slow playback LP mode only 1x 2x 5x 10x and 20x e The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller s
120. ictures within approximately 1 5 seconds SLOW You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures within approximately 2 seconds elf you set SWING on the MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu to ON the intervals at which the 9 still pictures are taken are longer at the beginning and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period and it is useful for analyzing swing motion etc in sports 2 Exit the Menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Play back the tape elf you select Index Multi Picture Mode it is not necessary to play back the tape 4 Press the MULTI Button elf STROBE is selected 9 screens are automatically captured from the point at which the Button is pressed elf MANUAL is selected press the MULTI Button at each scene you want to capture When 9 screens are captured the tape will stop elf PHOTO or SCENE is selected From the point at which the Button is pressed 9 screens of pictures to which index signals are attached are captured in the playback direction After 9 screens are captured the tape will stop but if there are 8 or less pictures to be captured the tape will stop at its end Deleting All the Captured Multi Pictures While displaying the multi pictures that have been captured press the MULTI Button elf MANUAL has been selected press the MULTI Button after 9 screens are displayed To Display the Multi Pictures again Press the MULTI Button for 1 second or longer 49 WBISHUTTER 1 IRISIM
121. image in the Viewfinder 1 Press the PUSH Dial and select the item you want to KEY OLS USS LCDEVF SET adjust A eae 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial and increase or decrease the LCD COLOR LEVEL E E LOWI111 H1IGH number of the vertical bars on the Bar Indication DE eur The Bar Indication has 8 steps A larger number of vertical bars indicates stronger brightness or color saturation Increasing the Brightness of the Entire LCD Monitor Set the LCD MODE on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu to BRIGHT To change the Picture Quality of the LCD Monitor Set the LCD Al on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu to ON or OFF ON The screen image becomes clear and vivid The effect varies according to the recording scene e These adjustments do not affect the recorded images C e For other notes see page 96 21 2 3 4 5 1 1 2 WBISHUTTER IRISIMFIVOLUOG MT US gt PUSH MENU TO EXIT COUNTER RESET TITLE Y REC A DUB 92 gt REW PLAY FEIS Gal gt gt STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV GJ Ehe INDEX STOP INDEX GJ Ce Lee PEDIGMAL Y ITEM PICTURE No 25 100 0012 Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus 1 Press the MENU Button e The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the OFF ON MODE Switch is displayed e When the CAMERA Lamp is on the Camera Funct
122. ion Menu is displayed When the VCR Lamp is on the VCR Function Menu is displayed E eWhen the CARD PB Lamp is on the Card Function Menu is displayed Rotate the PUSH Dial to select a desired Sub Menu Press the PUSH Dial to display the selected Sub Menu Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the item to be set Press the PUSH Dial to set the selected item to a desired Mode e With each press of the PUSH Dial the cursor gt brings up a subsequent Mode Menu items that cannot be used in combination with the selected menu items are displayed in dark blue eWhile a Menu is displayed you cannot begin to record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording e The above operations can be carried out using the Remote Controller 3 15 eTo display the Menu press the MENU Button O on the Remote Controller e To select items on the Menu press the ITEM Button O on the Remote Controller e To set the mode for the selected items press the SET Button on the Remote Controller 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 But the setup of EFFECT2 3 40 will not be retained If however the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off the selected setting may not be retained e Menu operation flow is shown in thi
123. is displayed below pictures that have been selected for the Slide Show gt 83 e To select the next picture repeat Steps 3 to 5 above 6 Press the MENU Button to end the setup 7 After setting SLIDE SHOW gt gt PRESET press the MENU Button 8 Press the gt Button The M SLIDE gt Indication is displayed To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously After setting the SLIDE SHOW to ALL press the gt Button e The SLIDE Indication is displayed e All pictures are played back for approximately 5 seconds each from the first to the last recorded picture and playback then stops To Pause the Slide Show Press the I Button e The M SLIDEMN Indication is displayed O To Stop the Slide Show Press the W Button To Verify the Selected Pictures Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt SLIDE SHOW gt gt YES gt gt VERIFY gt gt YES e Only the selected pictures are displayed in Multi Picture Mode in the Playback order To Delete the Selected Pictures 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt SLIDE SHOW gt gt YES 2 Set DELETE gt gt YES 3 Select the picture you want to delete and press the PUSH Dial To Reset the Slide Show Setup Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt SLIDE SHOW gt gt YES gt gt RESET gt gt YES gt gt YES e Slide Show settings are reset eFor other notes see page 92 61 Creating a Title
124. ith the Palmcorder s operation The Palmcorder is turned on but no functions operate Battery runs down quickly The Battery cannot be charged Recording does not start although power is supplied to the Palmcorder and the Cassette is correctly inserted If you leave the Palmcorder in Recording Pause Mode for more than 5 minutes the power is turned off automatically to protect the tape and to save the Battery power Is the Battery low Charge the Battery or attach a fully charged Battery Press the RESET Button on the Palmcorder with a pointed object If this does not solve the problem first disconnect the power supply and wait for a minute or so and then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on If the above operation is performed when the ACCESS Lamp of the Card Slot is lit the data on the Card may be damaged e s the Battery fully charged Charge it with the AC Adaptor e Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place In cold places the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter 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 If the DC Cable is connected to the AC Adaptor charging cannot be performed Disconnect the DC Cable e s the accidental erasure protection tab on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed e s the tape wound to the end Insert a new Ca
125. lmcorder 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 in focus 3 Recording a subject in dark surroundings eBecause the light information that comes through the lens decreases considerably the Palmcorder may not 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 recording subject may become blurry 5 Recording a fast moving subject eBecause the focus lens inside moves mechanically it may not be able to keep up with the fast moving subject 6 Recording a subject with little contrast eBecause 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 97 W White Balance Adjustment Depending on the type of light source the colors recorded by the Palmcorder may be affected In some cases images may be recorded with a bluish or reddish hue To minimize the effect of light on the subject s color White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary White Balance Adjustment White Bal
126. lmcorder switches to the Stop Mode to protect the video heads from excessive wear and tear 45 WB SHUTTER IRIS MFOLJOG 1 MENU O a PUSH gt d BLANK START DATE PHOTO OSD TIME SHOT STOP COUNTER RESET MULTI P IN P OREC A DUB TITLE ZOOM amp REW PLAY STILLADV PAUSE STILL ADV INDEX STOP INDEX Finding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of a recording on the Cassette quickly 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt BLANK SEARCH gt gt YES e The BLANK Indication appears e Approximately 1 second before the last recorded scene the Palmcorder switches to the Still Playback Mode elf there is no blank portion left on the cassette the Palmcorder stops at the end of the tape Canceling Blank Search prior to completion Press the W Button Pd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Fd Pu Gg Fd Fu Fu Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Playback Zoom Function 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 e The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size Changing the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the W or T Button on the Remote Controller e You can increase the magnification up to 10x Changing the enlarged area of an image
127. lmcorder 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 drive e Quit all applications e Setup Menu appears 3 Finish installation by following the on screen instructions Click Next and proceed with installation e Carefully read the license agreement on the window and if you agree click Yes Software is not installed if No is clicked e After completing the installation Click Finish For Windows XP Users The message is displayed during installation However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with Windows XP Click Continue Anyway and proceed For Windows 2000 Users The message O is displayed during installation However testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with Windows 2000 Click Yes and proceed 4 Click OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears e Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver Installation continues after the computer reboots if you selected additional software elf you use Windows XP 2000 you need to specify the folder in which the driver is to be installed when the Palmcorder is connected for the first time 3 71 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
128. lutions SSC The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed Sounds cannot be played back The recorded picture on the Memory Card is not clear Card PhotoShot playback pictures do not look normal Even if a Card is formatted it cannot be used If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in 16bit Mode the original sound will be erased If you want to preserve the original sound be sure to select 12bit Mode at the time of recording e Although a Cassette with no audio dubbing is being played is 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu set to ST2 To play back a Cassette with no audio dubbing 12bit AUDIO must be set to ST 1 Is the Variable Speed Search Function working Press the gt Button to cancel the Variable Speed Search Function Do you have PICTURE QUALITY on the CARD SETUP Sub Menu set to NORMAL or ECONOMY If recording is made when it is set to NORMAL or ECONOMY a detailed image may show a mosaic pattern Set the PICTURE QUALITY to FINE 3 54 There is a possibility that the images are damaged To prevent the loss of image data we recommend that you back images up ona Cassette or personal computer 3 60 71 There is a possibility of damage to either the Palmcorder or the Card Please contact Panasonic Call Centre 104 Request for Service Notice usa Only Please photocopy this form when making
129. mcorder 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 O high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode Playback Unit a 1 Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode Recording Unit 2 Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the Palmcorder to the VCR mode Playback Unit a 3 Press the gt Button to start playback Recording Unit B 4 While pressing the REC Button press the PLAY Button Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller e Recording starts Stopping Dubbing Press the W Button on the recording unit first and then press the WN Button on the playback unit to stop dubbing START E PHOTO SHOT STOP CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement e For other notes see page 93 H Analog Digital Conversion When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal the analog format pictures which have been input 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 SETUP Sub Menu to ON Normally keep the DV OUT set to OFF If it is set to
130. mes white and the Viewfinder turns on e The available range of the LCD Monitor light is within approximately 3 feet 1 metre To Cancel the MagicPix Function Press the MAGICPIX Button repeatedly until neither the MAGICPIX Indication nor the OLUX MAGICPIX Indication appears e For other notes see page 87 Pd Fred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Gd Fed Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Gg Pu Pu Pu Gg Gg Fd 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 the result will be a background lacking in detail 1 Press the SOFT SKIN Button eThe osx Indication appears e To obtain the best effect we recommend shooting the subject from the chest up so that the upper part from the chest of the subject can be framed in the screen To Cancel the Soft Skin Function Press the SOFT SKIN Button 34 Wind Noise Reduction Function AE This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the 1 wO Ce microphone during recording 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt WIND CUT gt gt ON The WIND CUT Indication appears To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt WIND CUT gt gt OFF This function does not work with the microphone on the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic nor an external microphone
131. nal a multi screen cannot be created e When signals are input from S Video Input Output Jack or Audio Video Input Output Jack a multi screen cannot be re displayed e Signals input from S Video Input Output Jack or Audio Video Input Output Jack cannot be displayed on a multi screen elf you switch the Palmcorder from the Index Multi Picture Mode over to the Camera Mode the setting of SCAN MODE on the MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is automatically set to STROBE MW Audio Dubbing gt 51 e The blank section of a tape cannot be dubbed 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 elf 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 3 98 Audio Dubbing is terminated automatically when the tape reaches this position e n the case of importing data recorded with Audio Dubbing to a Computer using the Computer s software program only the original sound ST1 may be imported depending on the software program Microphone Jack When audio dubbing is carried out through an external microphone or audio equipment connect it to the MIC Jack In this case the built in microphone of the Palmcorder will be turned off Mi Recording on a Card gt 5
132. ng Start Stop Button with TAPE and PICTURE in Card Playback Mode Pressing the PhotoShot Button with PICTURE in Card Playback Mode 84 FILE LOCKED When you are attempting to delete a locked picture The locked picture cannot be deleted WRITE PROTECTED When you are attempting to write the data on an SD Memory Card whose write protection switch is set at LOCK There are no pictures in the Memory Card NO MPEG4 DATA There are no moving pictures in the Memory Card NO VOICE DATA There is no voice data in the Memory Card There are no titles in the Memory Card NO SPACE LEFT Card does not have sufficient memory remaining Select Card Mode and delete unnecessary files x You are attempting to play back data which is not compatible with this Palmcorder gt 57 DEW DETECTED Condensation has occurred gt 94 NEED HEAD CLEANING The video heads are dirty gt 94 PUSH THE RESET SWITCH Irregular mechanism is detected Press the RESET Button This may solve the problem You are attempting to record to a Memory Card formatted with other equipment like a Personal Computer Format the Memory Card with this equipment NEEDS TO BE SERVICED Disconnect the power supply and request service CONNECT USB CABLE The WEB CAMERA on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu of the CAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu is set to ON with USB Cable unconnected Connect the USB Cable to the Palmcorder and t
133. nic 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 16 a E a me ir Ce P B DIGITAL fi Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired button e Distance from the Palmcorder Within approximately 15 feet 5 meters eAngle Within approximately 10 in the upward and 15 in the downward and horizontal directions from the central axis e The above operating ranges are for indoor use Outdoors or under strong light the equipment may not operate properly even within the above ranges e Within 3 feet 1 meter range you can also use the Remote Controller on the side 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 on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do not match REMOTE is displayed Setting on the Palmcorder Set REMOTE on the OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu to the desired Remote Controller Mode Setting on the Remote Controller VCR1 Press the gt Button and MW Button simultaneously 1 VCR2 Press the lt t Button and W Button simultaneously O
134. nstructions for your accessories e Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light Explanation of Terms fi Digital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded ona 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 the cassette 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 jack is analog the same as conventional video systems this Palmcorder can be connected with S VHS or VHS VCR or a TV for playback 3 50 67 A Focus Auto Focus Adjustment The Auto Focus System automatically moves the internal focusing lens forward or backward and adjusts the 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 Please use the Manual Focus Mode instead 1 Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Pa
135. om 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 Camera Search Function 3 28 or the Blank Search Function 3 46 before recording a new scene 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 SETUP 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 3 15 24 3 Start playback or recording 4 When playback or recording is over rotate the OFF ON MODE Switch and set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode e The VCR Lamp lights up 5 Rewind the tape e The tape automatically stops approximately at the position where the counter was set to zero Stopping editing automatically during audio dubbing 1 Set DISPLAY SETUP 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 pictures where you want to start audio dubbing 4 Start audio dubbing gt 51 e Audio dubbing automatically stops at the position where the counter was set to zero 98 Specifications Digital Palmcorder Power Source Power Consumption Recording Format Tape Used Recording Playback Time Video Recording System Television System Audio Recording
136. on the Cassette whose tab is set at SAVE 3 51 68 TAPE NOT INSERTED No Cassette is inserted 3 20 L t LOW BATTERY MODE The Battery is low Recharge it gt 18 Sch The internal lithium battery is low 3 27 END TAPE END The tape ended during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected 3 17 CANNOT REC LP MODE Because the original recording was done in LP Mode audio dubbing cannot be performed 3 51 INCOMPATIBLE DATA This Cassette is incompatible or contains copy guard Because the medium is protected by a copy guard images cannot be recorded correctly If this Indication appears return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning Alarm Indication AV INPUT RECORDING When you are attempting to record on the Memory Card during dubbing 3 67 on the Cassette NO CARD There is no Memory Card inserted PLEASE WAIT When reading of the Memory Card playback format when using the Multi Picture Function 3 57 66 CARD ERROR The Memory Card is not compatible with the Palmcorder CHECK SELECT SWITCH You are attempting to record a tape in VCR Mode with the combination of modes set with the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector this Indication appears Pressing the Recording Start Stop Button with PICTURE in Camera Mode Pressing the PhotoShot Button with MPEG4 or VOICE in Camera Mode Pressing the Recordi
137. or VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt MPEG4 MODE gt gt a desired image quality Tico Q m Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 8 MB SUPERFINE approximately 1 minute and 30 seconds FINE approximately 2 minutes NORMAL approximately 6 minutes e The video resolution of the camera is reduced when making an MPEG4 recording This is done in order to optimize the image quality in MPEG4 recordings and does not reflect that there is a problem with the software or hardware e For other notes see page 91 S6 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card eWhen you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data still picture moving picture and or voice data recorded on the Card 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode eThe CARD PB Lamp lights up e The file that was recorded last on the Card is displayed 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE MPEG4 or VOICE Indication appears 3 Start Playback TAPE 2D CARD MODE O CAMERA O VCR Wi Playing back Still Pictures gt Starts Slide Show The SLIDEL Indication is displayed kk Playing back the next picture lt q Playing back the previous picture NW Stop the slide playback Ii Pause slide playback Wi Playing back Moving Pictures MPEG4 gt Playing back kk
138. os To disconnect USB cable safely If you no longer need software or driver A N Others tele en Saa 81 Initializing the Modes oooccccccoonccccccccnnnccnncnnnnnnnnnnn 84 Warning Alarm Indications eeeeeeeeeeeeee neee 84 Notes amp PrecautiOnS ooocccocononoconononcnnnnanononanononos 85 Cautions Tor BE 93 Explanation of TESTEN SPECHIGATIONS oros netos Palmcorder Accessory System eeeeenenena Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions ccc scssseeeeeeees Request for Service Notice USA Only Limited Warranty For USA Customers Customer Services Directory csseeeeeeeees Warranty For Canadian Customers Spanish Quick Use Guide Gu a espa ola para el uso r pido Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder 1 AC Adaptor DC Cable and AC Cable gt 18 eSupplies power to the Palmcorder 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 Battery Pack 3 18 e Supplies power to the Palmcorder
139. our local Intranet Using NetMeeting you can Talk to others Use video to see others and let others see you Share applications and documents with others Collaborate with others in shared applications Send files to others Draw with others in a shared Whiteboard Send messages to others in Chat NetMeeting Enter information about yourself for use with NetMeeting Note You must supply your first name last name and E mail address E mail address pana365 hotmail Location Comments NetMeeting Not ina DiR Call view Tools Help elf 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 elf the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running the Palmcorder s operation may stop midway through In this case exit the NetMeeting reconnect the Palmcorder and restart the NetMeeting eWhen the LCD Monitor is opened and rotated frontward in the WEB CAMERA Mode the Viewfinder becomes deactivated Setting up the NetMeeting When starting the NetMeeting for the first time its setup screen is displayed However the screen is not displayed if the NetMeeting setup has already been done 1 Click Next 2 Enter the
140. pe time Video cannot be played back even when the Is the VCR Lamp on If the VCR Lamp is not gt Button is pressed on the playback function cannot be used Mosaic like noise patterns appear on images This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback systems It is not a malfunction Although the Palmcorder is correctly Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please connected to a TV playback images cannot be read the operating instructions of your TV and seen select the input that matches the input jacks used for the connection Playback image is not clear Are the heads of the Palmcorder dirty If the heads are dirty playback image will not be clear No sound is played back from the built in Is the volume too low During playback continue speaker or headphones of the Palmcorder pressing the PUSH Dial until the VOLUME Indication appears Then rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the volume Different sounds are reproduced at the same 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS time Sub Menu of the VCR FUNCTIONS Main 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 reproduce the sounds separately 103 If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder it may be something you can correct yourself Check the list below for Problems and So
141. prevent accidental erasure Even if files are locked the files will be deleted when the Memory Card is formatted After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt FILE LOCK gt gt YES eThe FILE LOCK Menu is displayed 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select PICTURE or TITLE and then press it 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the file to be locked and then press it eThe O Indication is attached to the selected file e Files recorded by Voice Recording Function are automatically locked to prevent accidental erasure e Press the PUSH Dial again to cancel e The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for this Palmcorder e The same setting can be performed using the short cut menu gt 26 About the write protection switch of the SD Memory Card e The SD Memory Card has a write protection switch on it If the switch is set to the LOCK side you cannot write to the Card delete the data or format the Card If it is moved back you can elf the MPEG4 data is recorded by another Palmcorder you may not be able to cancel the lock setting 64 Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Using the Palmcorder you can delete the still picture files and titles recorded on a Memory Card After the file is deleted it cannot be 1 2 4 restored 1 2 At first slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD to Beie select t
142. quired for Windows XP Free hard disk space At least 20 MB Ports InstallShield Wizard P USB Terminal E Welcome to the Instali Wizard for DV Other requirements Mouse The InstallShield Wizard will install DW Studio3 on your computer To continue click Next e Operation is not guaranteed on Windows 2000 eWhen 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 eWhen 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 how to use the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE SE Wizard e To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Acrobat Reader E SE 4 0 or later is required Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 from the supplied CD ROM F Do you manto view he README fie row e Before 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 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 3 Click Next e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions 4 After the compl
143. r resumes the Recording Pause Mode e For other notes see page 85 To View the recorded scene while the Recording is paused Camera Search The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the SEARCH Button or SEARCH Button in the Recording Pause Mode The Camera Search Function is useful for finding the starting point of a new scene to create a smooth transition from one scene to another When the SEARCH Button is pressed images are played back in the reverse direction e When the SEARCH Button is pressed images are played back in the forward direction eFor other notes see page 86 MW To Finish the Recording Set the OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF 28 MW To add Sound while Recording With the supplied MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the REMOTE Jack you can add a narration while recording is in progress While the TALK Button O is pressed the Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from MIC O While the TALK Button is pressed the built in microphone does not operate e We recommend to keep the distance of approximately 4 inches 10 cm between the MIC and the mouth when recording Mi Self Recording By opening the LCD Monitor and turning it so that it faces forward to the lens side you can let the subject in front of the Palmcorder monitor the shot while shooting is in progress eWhen the LCD Monitor is opened the Viewfinder i
144. r the PUSH Dial or the MULTI Button e The selected file is shown on the entire screen WB SHUTTER IRISIMFVOLJOG a PUSH gt Picture Size When PICTURE is selected at Step 2 MPEG4 Picture Quality When MPEG4 is selected at Step 2 6 File Number Folder File Number When PICTURE is selected at Step 2 File Name When MPEG4 is selected at Step 2 PICTURE y5 E W Using File Search Mode a a A 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD EDITING gt gt WT FILE SEARCH gt gt YES o eThe file search screen appears 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the desired number of the file and then press it e The selected number s file appears e The same process can be performed using the short cut menu 3 26 Special Features FILE SEARCH ll BE e For other notes see page 92 PUSH MENU TO RETURN 59 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette TPE CD caro After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 1 gt 57 To Copy One Picture 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to TAPE 2 Display a desired picture on a Memory Card e Please refer to To select a Desired File and Play it Back 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button elt takes a few seconds to copy a still picture to the Cassette e During the copying the Indication appears eWhen recording to tape select the tape position before r
145. r with the digital modes of EFFECT2 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu elf you set EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu to GAIN UP you need to adjust the focus manually However you cannot adjust the shutter speed and cannot select White Balance e You cannot use Sports Mode Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode GAIN UP elf EFFECT2 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu is set to B W or SEPIA the selected White Balance Mode cannot be changed e Setting the Cinema Mode cancels the Picture in Picture Mode and the Multi Picture Mode In the following cases using the EFFECT1 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu is not possible eWhen PROGRESSIVE is set to ON eWhen the MagicPix Mode is set In the following cases using the Digital Effect Function is not possible eCard Mode e Title In Wipe Mode and Mix Mode 41 If either one of the following operations is carried out stored images will be erased and Wipe and Mix Functions cannot be used e Use the Camera Search Function ePress the STILL Button eSwitch the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector P IN P Mode 41 elf the Palmcorder power is turned off the smaller picture will disappear e A title cannot be inserted into the smaller picture Multi Picture Mode 3 42 eWhen PROGRESSIVE on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu is ON Multi Picture Mode cannot be used elf the MULTI Button is pressed while self recording Mirror mode 3 29 is
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147. re Suite on your computer To continue click Next ArcSoft Software Suite Setup InstallShield Wizard Complete Click Finish to complete Setup Mi Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite 1 Insert the supplied CD ROM into the personal computer s CD ROM drive 2 Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu 3 Select the desired language on the Choose Setup Language dialogue and click OK eInstallation begins e After reading the displayed contents please carry out the installation according to instructions elt 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 After the completion of setup click on Finish e Installation will be completed Software Installation Macintosh Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive Double click the icon of a CD ROM that appears Double click the software to be installed from ArcSoft Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete To start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite 1 Select Start gt gt All Programs Programs gt gt ArcSoft Software Suite gt gt ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3 0 or ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 0 or ArcSoft Photolmpression 4 0 or ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 4 0 m e N m 21 Accessories E System Restore
148. reen 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 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 To clean the inside of the Viewfinder keep pressing and hold the Eyecup and pull it out 96 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 active 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 Lens Hood e Attach the MC Protector optional or the ND Filter optional on the Lens Hood eDo not attach anything other than the MC Protector optional or the ND Filter optional on the Lens Hood e When you want to attach a Tele Conversion Lens not supplied or a Wide Conversion Lens not supplied be sure to first remove the lens Hood by turning it counter clockwise When reattaching the Lens Hood insert into the slot and turn it clockwise elf you push the W T Lever toward W during recording with the filter or conversion lens attached to the Palmcorder the 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating i
149. riginal 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 repairs please contact one of the following e Your Dealer who will inform you of an authorized Servicentre nearest you eOur Customer Care Centre at 905 624 5505 or www panasonic ca eA Panasonic Factory Servicentre listed below Richmond British Columbia Lachine Qu bec Panasonic Canada Inc 12111 Riverside Way Richmond BC V6W 1K8 Tel 604 278 4211 Fax 604 278 5627 Calgary Alberta Panasonic Canada Inc 6835 8 St N E Calgary AB T2E 7H7 Tel 403 295 3955 Fax 403 274 5493 Mississauga Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Dr Mississauga ON L4W 2T3 Tel 905 624 8447 Fax 905 238 2418 IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO
150. rtment Cover do not get anything caught in the cover suchasa cable of an optional stereo microphone Recording Check gt 28 e For recording check the Palmcorder must be the same as the recording speed Modes SP LP used for the recording Otherwise the playback images will be distorted 85 Camera Search gt 28 eIn Camera Search Mode images may contain mosaic like noise patterns This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital video and not a malfunction elf the recording speed Modes SP LP of previous recording and new recording are different playback images may be distorted Quick Start gt 29 e During the Quick Start Standby Mode a minute amount of electricity is consumed e This Function is not activated in the following cases even if the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights A tape is not inserted while the Tape Mode is set e A Card is not inserted while the Card Mode is set e n the following cases Quick Start is temporarily cancelled when the Quick Start Mode is set Set the Camera Mode again and the Quick Start Mode will be restored Set to the VCR Mode or Card Playback Mode e The Battery is replaced e f 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 turn off elf the Palmcorder is not operated for approximately 30 minutes after the Quick Start Recording Lamp lights
151. s before elt the heads become dirty soon after cleaning the Mini DV 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 ata service center Please consult a distributor or Panasonic Servicenter e Video head cleaners can be purchased from service centers e Head cleaning due to dirty heads is not considered a malfunction of the product It is not covered by the warranty Periodic Check up To maintain the highest image quality we recommend 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 fi 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 affected by 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 protecti
152. s disabled automatically However when the LCD Monitor is rotated forward the image is also shown in the Viewfinder elf you prefer to have the image on the LCD Monitor to look like an image in a mirror set SELF REC on the OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 Sub Menu to MIRROR Mirror Mode Images are recorded normally and no left and right reversal occurs elt MIRROR is used during self recording only the basic indications such as the Recording Indication IT Red or O Recording Pause Indication Cyan or OH and Remaining Battery Power Indication val are displayed E elf a general Warning Alarm Indication 1 appears return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning Alarm Indication Pd Gg Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Pu Pu Fs Gg Gg Quick Start When this feature is activated you can resume recording quickly even if the Palmcorder goes into standby mode when left in Pause mode for 5 minutes with the Quick Start Recording Lamp on Palmcorder will be ready for shooting in approximately 1 7 seconds when the Power switch is turned OFF and back to ON again To activate this feature press the QUICK START Button to turn on the Quick Start Lamp 1 Press the QUICK START Button e The Quick Start Recording Lamp lights up 2 Set the OFF ON MODE Selector to OFF e The Quick Start Recording Lamp remains lit 3 Set the OFF ON MODE Selector to ON
153. s 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 106 Customer Services Directory Service in Canada As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 108 For Product Information Operating Assistance Literature Request Dealer Locations and all Customer Service inquiries please contact 1 800 211 PANA 7262 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST or send e mail consumerproducts panasonic com For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Monday Friday 6 am 5 pm Saturday 6 am 10 30 am PST Visa MasterCard Discover Card American Express Check Product Repairs Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin IL 60123 7847 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefull
154. s lit the internal lithium battery is almost or already discharged 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 Gd Pred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg P Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Gg Pu Gg Pu Gg Gg FO LP Mode A desired recording speed can be selected with REC SPEED on the RECORDING SETUP 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 like noise patterns may appear on a playback image or some normal functions may be restricted RED EYE REDUCTIONPOFF e The contents that are recorded in LP Mode are not completely RETURN e compatible with other equipment e Audio Dubbing is not possible with LP Mode 3 51 Gd Fred Gd Gg Fed Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Fd Gg Pu Gg Gg Fd Audio Recording Mode The sound quality of the recorded sound can be selected with AUDIO REC on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu FLASH LEVELPNORMAL High sound quality recording is possible with 16bit 48kHz 2 track Mode With the 12bit 32kHz 4 track Mode the original sound can be recorded on 2 tracks in stereo while the other 2 tracks can be used for re recording 27 KEY OLS WSS AUTO MANUAL 1 FOCUS 4 O CAMERA O VCR TAPE RER CARD 4
155. s on It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transfer Please refer to the user manual of Palmcorder e We 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 eG 726 may not recognize memory card files not created by Palmcorder e Do not delete the folders in memory card such as picture folder DPOF folder title folder etc Memory card may not be recognized if folders are deleted eWhen the Palmcorder is switched to the Card Playback 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 elf the Palmcorder is connected in the Card Playback Mode the Removable disc icon representing the Memory Card drive is displayed in My Computer eWhen the VCR Mode of the Palmcorder is switched to the Card Playback Mode a warning message may be displayed You may simply ignore it eWhen 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 elf you use Windows 98SE Me the message File is not found may be displayed when the Palmcorder is connected
156. s still 4 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button or Recording Start Stop Button eFlash is not lighted when recording Adjusting Brightness of the Flash Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt FLASH LEVEL gt gt a desired Flash Level e For recording under normal conditions set it to NORMAL The 4 Indication appears elt the brightness is not enough in NORMAL setting set it to the Indication appears if it is too much set it to the 4 Indication appears To reduce the Red Eye Effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt RECORDING SETUP gt gt RED EYE REDUCTION gt gt ON The O Indication E appears e Even if the RED EYE REDUCTION is set to ON you still may get red eyes phenomenon depending on the recording condition e For other notes see page 88 39 1 MULTI 2 P IN P Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special effects to the scene Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 1 MULTI Multi Picture Mode P IN P Picture in Picture Mode WIPE Wipe Mode 4 MIX Mix Mode STROBE Strobe Mode e Records images with a stroboscopic effect 6 GAIN UP Gain up Mode eBrightens images electronically e Adjust focus manually when using this Mode 3 37 7 TRAIL Trailing Effect Mode e Records images with a trailing effect 8 MOSAIC Mosaic Mode eProduces a mosaic like image 9 MIRROR
157. s text by gt gt File Selection in the Card Playback Mode gt 59 A File Selection Operation may be necessary during Menu Operations In this case carry out the following procedure 1 Turn the PUSH Dial and select a file e The selected file is marked by a frame E 2 Press the PUSH Dial to confirm the selection of the file e After the above File Selection Procedure carry out the various Menu Operations The above procedure will not be repeated in the following instructions da G NO 22 List of Menus The illustrations of the Menus are for explanation purposes only and they are different from the actual Menus Camera Mode Main Menu CAMERA FUNCTIONS CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu E a 1 Auto Exposure Mode PROG AE 35 Progressive PhotoShot Mode PROGRESSIVE 3 30 Image Stabilizer EIS 3 33 Digital Zoom D ZOOM lt 32 Mi pos MENU TO ExT 5 Cinema like Format Recording CINEMA gt 33 a PROGRESSIVEPAUTO ON OFF 2 EIS gt OFF ON D ZOOM 700X 3 ON CINEMA WEB CAMERA POFF ON 4 Web Camera Mode WEB CAMERA 3 72 Returning to the Main Menu RETURN DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu EFFECTIPOFE MULTI 8 Digital Effects 1 EFFECT1 gt 40 9 Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 gt 40 EFFECT 2 RETURN gt PUSH MENU TO EXIT CARD SETUP Sub Menu Low Lidar SHOT PORE A T MPEG4 Picture Quality MPEG4 MODE gt 56 PICTURE SIZEP1280x960 640x480 PSUPERFINE FINE NORM
158. sation and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation When the Lens Is Fogged Set the OFF ON MODE 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 W Digital Video Head Cleaner If the heads the parts that make contact with tape are dirty mosaic like noise patterns 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 Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty e Large quantity of dust in the air eHigh temperature and high humidity environment eDamaged tape el ong operating hours Using Mini DV Format Digital Video Head Cleaner AY DVMCLA 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette 2 Press the gt Button and 20 seconds later Press the m 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 still not clear repeat Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner 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 a
159. seconds for other sizes e Perform the Slide Show Settings with your own Palmcorder e Depending on the File size playback may take longer than the set time e When performing the preset Slide Show after the Titles are displayed the Titles disappear 92 Title Functions gt 62 63 e Regardless of the PICTURE SIZE setting the size of the created pictures is 640x 480 elf the PICTURE SIZE is set to 1280x960 and TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to CARD title cannot be created e When the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to MPEG4 or VOICE 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 The Title may not appear clear if something small is used for it e f you create an original title the number of pictures that can be recorded on the Memory Card decreases elt the number of pictures that can be recorded on the Memory Card is small you may not be able to create an original title in some cases eWhen a title is displayed in VCR Mode the title is not output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal eWhen the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to MPEG4 or VOICE Title In Function is not possible fi Formatting a Memory Card gt 66 e Even if files are locked the files will be deleted when
160. see hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee contravenes of any of the terms and conditions of this Agreement In the event Licensee must destroy the Software and related documentation together with all the copies thereof at Licensee s own expense 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 related documentation supplied herein The terms of this license are as follows 1 2 9 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
161. seesnineeeeer renee Remote Controler ceii e rn Lens Cap and Easy Grip Gran Attaching the Shoulder Gtrap Inserting a Cassette EEN Turning on off the Palmcorder and Selecting lee oa ota Using the Viewimder Using the LCD Montor nenne Using the Menu Screen ooooooocccncnnncccccnnnnnanannncnnns Ce On E Setting Date and Time 0oooccccncccccccccnconnaanccnnnnnnnnoss Internal Lithium Battery Recharge LMC oo Audio Recording Mode c occcccoocccccconccccccnnccnnnonccnnnns CAMERA Mode RECO enee 28 a VAT EE 29 Self timer Recording AAA 30 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette 30 Zoom In Out FUNCTIONS cccccccoocccnnnnncnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnos 31 Digital ZOOM FUNCTION ccocooncccccnnccincnoncnnnnnancnnnnnnn 32 Fade In Out Functions ccccocoooccncnncconoconnnnnononannnos 32 Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function 33 Cinema Funchon en 33 Backlight Compensation Function 33 Ma gicPIX ier e cid 34 SOM SKIN PUNCH OM E 34 Wind Noise Reduction Funchon 35 Recording in Special Situations Program AE adoos 35 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 36 Manual Iris Adjustment F Number 36 Manual Focus Adjustment oocccoocccccnccccnnccconncncnnn 37 Recording in Natural Colors NN Meel 37 Adjusting White Balance Manually 38 Using the Built in Flash ooooooommcocooocnccnoon no 39 Digital Effect FUNCTIONS
162. sette 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C 10 80 Card Memory Functions Recording Media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Image Compression JPEG Maximum Number of pictures that can be recorded on the supplied SD Memory Card When the size of pictures is 640X480 FINE approx 45 pictures NORMAL approx 95 pictures ECONOMY approx 190 pictures When the size of pictures is 1280x960 FINE approx 8 pictures NORMAL approx 14 pictures ECONOMY approx 20 pictures e When you record in one Memory Card using various modes FINE NORMAL ECONOMY the maximum number of images available will not exceed the indications stated above Still Image Size Mega Pixel Recording 1280 X 960 pixels 1 23 million pixels VGA Recording 640 X 480 pixels Video Compression MPEG4 MPEG4 Image Size SUPERFINE 320x240 pixels QVGA FINE 176x144 pixels QCIF NORMAL 176x144 pixels QCIF Sound Compression G 726 WEB Camera Compression JPEG Image Size 160 X 120 pixels QQVGA e The indicated Maximum Number of pictures that can be recorded is an approximate calculation The number of recordable still pictures on the SD Memory Card may differ depending on the subject AC Adaptor Information for your safety AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 19 W 0 5 W When not in use DC 7 9 V 1 4A Palmcorder Operation DC 8 4 V 0 65 A Battery Charging Power Source Power Consumption DC Output Dimensions 2 40 W x 1 26 H x3 5
163. ss the O Button Recording starts ePress the Button again to pause the recording To View the Playback Picture 5 Switch to the VCR Mode rewind the tape and play the tape back gt 43 eSet the O Switch to VCR mode The VCR Lamp lights up e Press the Button Rewind the tape e Press the Button Playback starts e Press the Button Playback stops 6 Turn the Palmcorder off 20 e Set the E Switch to OFF 12 8 9 10 11 KAN gt gt gt SEARCH BACK SEARCH US 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 WB SHUTTER IRIS MF VO Controls and Components 1 LCD Monitor 3 21 96 e Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture 2 LCD Monitor Open Button PUSH OPEN 3 21 3 Accessory Shoe 4 Card Access Lamp ACCESS 52 5 Card Slot Cover 3 52 6 Card Slot 3 52 7 Card Slot Cover Open Lever OPENP 3 52 8 Rewind Review Button lt lt 3 43 44 Reverse Search Button SEARCH 3 28 Recording Check Button G 3 28 9 Play Button gt 3 43 57 61 Backlight Button BACK LIGHT 3 33 10 Fast Forward Cue Button gt gt 3 44 Forward Search Button SEARCH 3 28 11 Title Button TITLE 3 63 12 MAGICPIX Button MAGICPIX 3 34 13 Stop Button W 3 43 57 61 Fade Button FADE 32 14 Still B
164. ssette e s the Palmcorder power turned on e Is the CAMERA Lamp on If the CAMERA Lamp is not on no recording function can be operated e Has condensation occurred Wait until the DEW DETECTED Indication disappears 102 If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder it may be something you can correct yourself Check the list below for Problems and Solutions is ne Audio dubbing cannot be performed e s the accidental erasure protection tab on the Cassette open If it is open set to SAVE recording cannot be performed e Are you attempting to edit a tape portion that was recorded in LP Mode LP Mode does not allow audio dubbing to operate The Time Code becomes inaccurate The Time Code Indication counter may not be constant in the reverse direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode but this is not a malfunction The Remaining Tape Time Indication When you record still pictures in PhotoShot Mode disappears the Remaining Tape Time Indication may disappear temporarily However it reappears when the Palmcorder is set back to Normal Recording Mode The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not elf scenes of less than 15 seconds are match the actual remaining tape time 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 ta
165. sure of files Lock Setting being displayed appears 3 64 Use this Menu after the file to be locked appears 16 DPOF SETTING The DPOF SETTING Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears 3 66 Use this Menu after the picture whose DPOF settings are to be performed has appeared 17 EXIT For terminating the Short Cut Menu 26 Setting Date and Time 1 Press the MENU Button and rotate the PUSH Dial to select OTHER FUNCTIONS1 gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES PUSH MENU TO RETURN Or set VCR FUNCTIONS or CARD FUNCTIONS gt gt OTHER FUNCTIONS gt gt CLOCK SET gt gt YES 2 Rotate and press the PUSH Dial to select YEAR Beie MONTH DAY HOUR MINUTE and set it to a HIT e Nk desired value e Year will cycle in the order shown below 2000 gt 2001 2089 2000 3 Press the MENU Button to finish setting the date and time eThe clock operation starts from 00 seconds e The menu will disappear when the MENU Button is pressed again t is possible that the built in clock in the Palmcorder may become inaccurate Please check the time before recording If the Indication is flashing charge the built in lithium battery and reset the date and time Pd Gg Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Gg Gd Gg Fd Fd Gg Gg Gg Pu Pu Gd Fs Gg FS Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock When the X Indication O i
166. t SEARCH gt gt PHOTO 2 Press the PP Button or the lt Button on the Remote Controller e With each press of the corresponding button still pictures recorded in PhotoShot Mode are searched COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI P IN P OREC d P B DIGITAL a e After pictures with sounds are played back for 4 seconds the INDEX Palmcorder switches to the Still Playback Mode Scene Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS gt gt SEARCH gt gt SCENE 2 Press the PP Button or the 4 Button on the S 1 Remote Controller eWhen the corresponding button is pressed once the S 1 OS Indication appears and searching of 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 After reaching the desired scene playback starts automatically e Up to 9 scene numbers can be selected Top Scan If the PP Button or the lt 4 Button is pressed for more than 2 seconds the Palmcorder will scan for scenes or PhotoShots and play back the first few seconds of each To cancel press the gt Button or the W Button e For other notes see page 89 47 START DATE PHOTO TIME SHOT STOP OSD COUNTER RESET MULTI P IN P REC C fomew PLAY FF
167. t NetMeeting 3 01 or later Other requirements to send receive audio Sound card Microphone Speaker or headphones To use the Palmcorder as a Web Camera the following conditions must be met e You have direct connection to the Internet e Install Microsoft Windows NetMeeting 3 01 or later 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 Your Internet provider must provide a global IP e The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer For Using as a Web Camera Install the USB Driver 3 70 Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt WEB CAMERA gt gt ON elt enters WEB CAMERA Mode 5 Start the NetMeeting e Click Start gt gt ALL Programs Programs gt gt Accessories gt gt Communications gt gt NetMeeting elf you use Windows XP you can start NetMeeting by selecting Start gt gt Run entering conf and clicking OK gt GN ech 1 Palmcorder 2 USB Connection Cable 3 USB terminal 4 Personal computer not supplied 72 NetMeeting NetMeeting enables you to communicate with others t over the Internet or y
168. the Memory Card is formatted elt may not be possible to use a Card which was formatted using this Palmcorder on another unit In this case format the Card on the unit which will be using the Card Take steps to ensure that valuable files are stored on a personal computer etc as well before proceeding e A Card formatted with other equipment like a Personal Computer might be unusable or might take more time for recording We recommend that you use this Palmcorder to format it Mi Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment Dubbing gt 68 e Regardless of the setting dubbing is carried out automatically in the same audio recording Mode as that of the Cassette in the playback side equipment e The images on the monitor of the recording side may be disturbed but it does not affect the recorded images eEven if Playback Digital Effects Playback Zoom or Playback Title In have been used these effects are not output from the DV Terminal e Even if you use a device 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 Using a Card in a Personal Computer e To erase pictures that you recorded on the Card by using the Palmcorder be sure to erase them on the Palmcorder not on the computer e You may not be able to properly play back or search th
169. til the PICTURE Indication appears 4 Input the picture from the other equipment then press the PHOTO SHOT Button at the desired scene Selecting the quality of Card PhotoShot images Il Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS or VCR FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt PICTURE QUALITY gt gt a desired picture quality Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card 8 MB When the picture size is 640X480 FINE high image quality approximately 45 pictures NORMAL Normal approximately 95 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately 190 pictures When the picture size is 1280960 FINE high image quality approximately 8 pictures NORMAL Normal approximately 14 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately 20 pictures The figures vary depending on the subject being photographed e For other notes see page 90 A RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals e Available only with 640 x 480 picture size 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CARD SETUP gt gt BURST MODE gt gt H or L The k H or En L Indication is displayed 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button e When k H is selected the still pictures can be recorded in approximately 0 07 seconds intervals until the PHOTO SHOT Button is released or 16 pictures are recorded e When k L is selected the still pi
170. till pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function e After setting PROGRESSIVE on the CAMERA SETUP Sub menu to ON or AUTO press the PHOTO SHOT Button in the Recording Pause Mode P is displayed e This Function may not work with some function settings 3 86 elf you select Card Mode PROGRESSIVE is set to ON fi Continuous PhotoShot If the PHOTO SHOT Button is held down with the SHTR EFFECT of the Sub Menu OTHER FUNCTIONS 1 set to ON the Palmcorder will record still images without interruptions every 0 7 seconds until the button is released The screen blinks and at the same time a shutter clicking sound is recorded This function however is not enabled when Progressive PhotoShot is set to ON or AUTO Digital Still Picture When the STILL Button is pressed images become stil pictures When the Button is pressed again the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled We recommend that you press the STILL Button first at the position where you want to record the picture and then press the PHOTO SHOT Button e For other notes see page 86 30 1 e D gt Zoom In Out Functions The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to achieve a wide angle shot 1 For wide angle shots zoom out Press the W T zoom lever towards W For close ups zoom in Press the W T zoom lever towards T e Zoom magnification is displayed for a f
171. ut Fade Out causes images and sounds to disappear gradually leaving a black screen at the end of a scene Hold down the FADE Button while recording The image fades out gradually 2 About 3 seconds after the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to stop recording 3 Release the FADE Button eFading in and fading out cannot be used when recording still pictures in the PhotoShot Mode Digital Still Picture Mode Multi Picture Mode and for the small still picture in the Picture in Picture Mode 32 1 WB SHUTTER IRIS MF VOL JOG weno C mmm US gt WB SHUTTER IRISMFNOLJOG 1 weu O oo e PUSH gt Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is shaky you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these images e f the Palmcorder shakes too much this function may not be able to stabilize images being recorded 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS gt gt CAMERA SETUP gt gt EIS gt gt ON The EIS Indication appears 2 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or PHOTO SHOT Button to start recording Canceling Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Set EIS on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu to OFF e For other notes see page 87 Pd Gd Gd Gg Gd Gg Gg Fd Fed Gd Gg Fd Pu Gg Fd Fu Fs Gg Gd Gg Gg Gg Cinema Function This function is for recording in a cinema like wide screen
172. utton IH 3 45 57 61 Camera Still Button STILL 3 30 15 Multi Picture Button MULTI 3 42 49 Picture in Picture Button P IN P 3 41 16 Self timer Button SELF TIMER 30 17 Tele Macro Button TELE MACRO 31 18 Soft Skin Button SOFT SKIN 3 34 19 Zoom Lever W T 31 20 PhotoShot Button PHOTO SHOT 3 30 53 21 Quick Start Recording Button QUICK START 3 29 22 Quick Start Recording Lamp 29 23 Multi Function Dial PUSH 3 22 27 37 43 45 24 Viewfinder 3 21 96 e 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 not affect the recorded picture 25 Menu Button MENU 3 22 26 Reset Button RESET 3 102 27 Easy Grip Strap 3 19 28 Mode Selector Switch AUTO MANUAL FOCUS gt 28 35 37 29 Tape Card Selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE 28 52 13 EY OL USS 33 ove O CARD PB 54 55 56 52 UNA 53 Fpi 30 Cassette Eject Lever OPEN EJECT 3 20 31 DV Input Output Terminal DV 3 68 eConnect this to the digital video equipment 32 S Video Input Output Jack S VIDEO IN OUT 3 50 33 Operation Mode Lamps CAMERA VCR CARD PB 3 22 28 43 57 34 Recording Start Stop Button 3 28 56 35 Off On Mode Selector Switch OFF ON MODE 20 28 43 36 Battery Eject Button PUSH BATT 3 18 37 Battery Holder 3 18 38 Shoulder Strap
173. ve function may operate and the Battery may even 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 Battery accidentally check to see if the Battery body and terminals are damaged Attaching a damaged Battery to the Palmcorder or AC Adaptor may damage the Palmcorder or AC Adaptor 95 E 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 e 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 Palmcorder 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
174. y saves file numbers Imga0001 jpg etc along with the images The file numbers are recorded with each image as consecutive numbers In the SD_VC100 folder the Voice data MOB001 vm1 etc is recorded It however cannot be played back on a Personal Computer e The SD_VOICE folder and the Voice files in the folder are set as hidden Depending on the settings of your personal computer this hidden folder and these hidden files might not appear in Windows Explorer or the My Computer screen e The 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 Personal Computer or others Capacity that can be used as conventional memory 8 MB Card about 6 800 000 bytes 80 1 0h00m00s REC 2 INDEX 5 X WEST 9 3 4 5 7 Index Others eFor several seconds while index signals are being recorded the SCENE INDEX Indication flashes 3 47 Indications Search Number S1 gt 47 Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are e The figure indicates which number of scenes displayed on the screen ahead from the present scene is to be played back 1 Remaining Battery Power ux 8 Tape Run Indications eWhen the battery power becomes low the eREC Recording gt 28 indication changes When the battery is ePAUSE Recording Paused
175. y 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 Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 As of August 2002 107 Wa F r a n ty 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 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 o

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