R
DigitalVideo Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No.
PV-DV202
PV-DV402
[ PV-DV402 shown ]
Mini
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.
LSQT0563A
Important Safeguards
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating
11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be
equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated.
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type
plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a
grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug.
6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near
water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, and the like.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit.
8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit. Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Part 1 of
the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
requirements for the grounding electrode.
9. Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating. These openings must not be blocked or
covered. Never place the video unit on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator
or heat register. This video unit should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
GROUND CLAMPS
10. Power Sources — This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company. For video units intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC
-
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges.
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Important Safeguards
15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have
fallen onto, the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video unit to its normal operation.
16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
17. Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits a distinct change in
performance — this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards.
18. Servicing — Do not attempt to service this video unit
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit
from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
21. Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
unit is in safe operating order.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
Precautions
USE & LOCATION
TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do
not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or direct
splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your
Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.
DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, direct sunlight,
inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder.
AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm
place, moisture may form on the tape and inside the unit.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which
could be damaged by improper handling or storage.
CARE
TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder
body.
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.
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.
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Table of Contents
ThingsYou Should Know ................................................................................................ 2
Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3
Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 4
Before Using .................................................................................................................... 6
• Easy Cassette Eject..................................................................................................... 7
Quick Guide ................................................................................................................... 11
Supplying Power ........................................................................................................... 14
Setting the Clock ........................................................................................................... 16
Using the Palmcorder Menu ......................................................................................... 17
Camera Recording ........................................................................................................ 18
• Simple Recording.................................................................................................. 18
• Digital PhotoShot™ Mode..................................................................................... 20
• Zoom ..................................................................................................................... 21
Special Effect Features................................................................................................. 23
Advanced Settings ........................................................................................................ 28
PlaybackYour Recordings ........................................................................................... 32
Special Effect Features................................................................................................. 34
Digital Features................................................................................................................. 40
Editing Features ............................................................................................................... 44
Card Features.................................................................................................................... 48
PC Connection
• TransferringYour Images (Windows) ......................................................................... 55
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System ...................................................... 58
• TransferringYour Images (i.LINK) (Windows) ............................................................ 72
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK) ......................................... 73
• Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive................................................................... 75
• Palmcorder File Converter......................................................................................... 78
• Web Camera (ForWindows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users) ............. 80
• Warning Indications ................................................................................................... 89
PC Connection
• TransferringYour Images (Macintosh)........................................................................ 90
Palmcorder Accessory System ................................................................................... 92
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ............................................................................ 93
Notes On Operations .................................................................................................... 94
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 96
Before Requesting Service .......................................................................................... 97
On-Screen Display (OSD) ............................................................................................. 99
Request for Service Notice ........................................................................................ 101
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 102
Servicenter List ........................................................................................................... 103
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido .................................................... 104
MENU OSD................................................................................................................... 108
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications........................................................ 112
Index of Controls ......................................................................................................... 116
Index ............................................................................................................................. 119
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Before Using
This Operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV-DV202 and
PV-DV402. The PV-DV402 is the model used for illustrative purposes.
Features may vary, so please read carefully.
Differences between models
Model Number
PV-DV202
PV-DV402
63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid
Crystal Display
88.9 mm (3.5 inch) Liquid
Crystal Display
LCD Monitor
MagicVu™ IR
Filter (0Lux)
MIC IN
NO
NO
YES
YES
EXTERNAL
Unpack your Palmcorder
1 pc. AC Adaptor
1 pc. 8 MB Memory 1 pc. Battery Pack
Card (CGR-D08/
(RP-SD008BMKO) CGR-D08R)
1 pc. A/V Cable
(LSJA0280)
(PV-DAC11) with
AC Cable and DC
Cable
1 pc. Lens Cap
(LSYF0518) with
Lens Cap Strap
(LSGQ0066)
1 pc. USB Cable
(K1HA05CD0001)
1 pc. Shoulder
Strap (LSFC0016)
1 pc. Audio Adaptor
(LSJP0829)
1 pc. IR Remote
1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP
Control (LSSQ0294) and Macintosh; USB Device Driver for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/
with Battery (CR2025) XP; PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System for Windows
98SE/Me/2000/XP; Built-in SD Drive for Macintosh; ArcSoft
Software for Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP and Macintosh
(LSFT0492)
Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the
United States and other countries.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, PowerBook, Power Macintosh, Power Mac, and Mac are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Intel® Pentium® is a registered trademark.
i.LINK is a trademark.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System is a registered trademark.
IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.
MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark.
SD is a trademark.
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Before Using
RecordSpeed/PlaybackTime
Use only those tapes having the
logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.
EraseProtection
Cassettes have a sliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.
Mini
Record Speed/
1
To prevent accidental erasure:
Slide the tab to the left (open).
record tab
Playback time
Cassette type
LP
SP
AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes
AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes
AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes
2
To record again:
Slide the tab to the right (close).
EasyCassetteEject/Insertion
Before you begin
• If the Palmcorder is connected to a power
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder
on.
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
1
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
4PUSH TO
2TAPE EJECT
CLOSE
2
3
4
Slide TAPE EJECT to open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
Insert a cassette record tab up,
window side facing out.
1LCD-OPEN
Cassette Compartment
Cover
Press PUSH TO CLOSE to close the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
•To remove the cassette...
Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.
Note
• When inserting the cassette, make sure it is facing the right direction and then push it
in completely.
7
Before Using
Adjust the Length
Attaching the Shoulder Strap
1
2
Undo the two strap ends from their
buckles.
1
Loosen the strap from the Buckle and
create a loop.
2
Pull the strap firmly through the
Buckle to shorten or lengthen the
Thread the strap ends through the
Strap Attachment Rings.
strap.
1
3
Reinsert the strap ends through their
buckles.
• Make sure the straps are not twisted.
2
3
1
Lens Cap
Hand Strap
Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the
size of your hand as illustrated.
Attaching the Lens Cap Strap:
Thread the Lens Cap Strap through the
Strap Attachment Ring as shown.
1
2
3
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand
Strap:
Hand Strap
Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
in the Lens Cap Cord.
Reattach the Hand Strap.
8
Before Using
Before you begin
Using the Built-in Light
To brighten the natural colors in a scene.
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
• Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD.
1
Hold down LIGHT for more than 0.7
seconds to turn ON or OFF.
• “ ” will appear on the screen.
Built-in Light
Note
• Using Light reduces battery time.
• Provide adequate ventilation if using
Light in a hot environment for a long time.
• Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use.
• When replacing the bulb, see page 94.
1LIGHT
Caution
This light becomes hot during operation.
Make sure nothing covers the light during
operation.
RemoteControl
You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 5 m
(16 feet) away (indoors). Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder
and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is located under the lens).
To operate Camera functions:
Set POWER to CAMERA.
To operate VCR functions:
Set POWER to VCR.
Remote Sensor
Controlled Functions
• FF/Search (p. 34)
• REW/Search (p. 34)
• Pause/Select (pp. 16, 17, 36)
• Stop/Set (pp. 16, 17, 32, 47)
• Slow/Frame Advance (Forward)
(pp. 35, 36)
• Slow/Frame Advance (Backward)
(pp. 35, 36)
• Index Search (Forward) (pp. 36, 37)
• Index Search (Backward) (pp. 36, 37)
• Speaker Volume (p. 33)
• Rec/Pause (p. 18)
• Tele (Zoom) (p. 21)
• Wide (Zoom) (p. 21)
• Date/Time (p. 112)
• Reset (p. 45)
• PhotoShot (p. 20)
• Display On TV (p. 39)
• Counter/Time Code (p. 113)
• Audio Dubbing (p. 44)
• Record (p. 47)
• Menu (p. 17)
• Play (p. 32)
9
Before Using
Replace the Battery
B
1While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A) with
your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B).
A
+
2Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the
facing up.
+
mark
Do not reverse the polarity.
3Insert the Battery Tray.
Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may
present a risk of fire or explosion.
Caution: battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly. Keep away from
children. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in a fire.
Remote Controlling Two
Palmcorders
1Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA.
• The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
VCR or CAMERA position.
You can control any two Panasonic
Palmcorders with one Remote control. In
order for the remote to distinguish between
the two units, it is necessary to set one of
the Palmcorders to VCR 2. On the remote,
press VCR 1 or VCR 2 to control the
desired Palmcorder.
2
Press MENU to display the VCR or
3CAMERA mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select SET-UP in
the CAMERA mode menu screen or
PLAY MODE in the VCR mode menu
screen, then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA SET-UP or VCR
4PLAY MODE menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select REMOTE ,
For VCR 2 :
Press these
buttons at the
same time.
For VCR 1 :
Press these
buttons at the
same time.
and then press JOG KEY to select
VCR 2 (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 110).
Leave the other Palmcorder set to
Note
5VCR1.
Set the Remote Control to VCR 1 or
VCR 2 to correspond with the
Palmcorder you wish to control. (See
above left.)
• When the Palmcorder and remote are
not set to the same mode (VCR1 or
VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE
(REMOTE)” will appear.
• After replacing the Remote Control
Battery, the remote will default to VCR 1.
10
Quick Guide
Before you begin
• Charge the Battery. (p. 14)
Insert the Battery Pack
Protection Film
Note
2
1
• Remove the
Protection Film before use.
1
Insert the Battery Pack and slide
it up until it locks with a click.
InsertCassette
These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so
it is easy to insert or remove tapes, even when on a tripod. (p. 7)
1
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor, and swing it fully open.
2
Set POWER to VCR or
CAMERA.
3
Slide TAPE EJECT to open
the Cassette Compartment
4Cover.
Insert a cassette record tab
up, window side facing out.
• Make sure the record tab
is closed. (p. 7)
5
Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark
to close the Cassette
Compartment Cover.
11
Quick Guide
CameraRecording
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.
2
Adjust the Vision Adjustment
Control to your eyesight.
1
Set POWER to
CAMERA.
Viewfinder
180°
90°
LCD Monitor
4
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.
3
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock
the LCD monitor. Swing it fully
open and adjust the angle.
To Watch Playback in the LCD
(Liquid Crystal Display)
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.
Before you begin
• Charge the Battery. (p. 14)
1
Set POWER to VCR.
180°
90°
2
3
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor. Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.
Press
(REW)
4
5
Press (PLAY) to start
playback.
to rewind the tape.
Press (STOP) to stop
playback.
12
Quick Guide
Before you begin
Insert Memory Card*
• Charge the Battery. (p. 14)
*Memory Card:MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 94)
• Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the Card PhotoShot. (p. 48)
Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder.
Memory Card
Capacity
SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMKO) (supplied) 8 MB
MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand)
SD Memory Card (optional) (p. 92)
8 MB, 16 MB
16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
SD Memory Card write protection switch
A write protection switch is located on the SD Memory Card. Sliding the
switch to the “LOCK” position prevents writing on or formatting the card.
Write protection Switch
1
Set POWER to OFF.
2
3
Slide DOOR OPEN to open
M-CARD door.
Insert the Memory Card and hold
4in place until you hear a click.
Close the M-CARD Door.
To remove the Memory Card...
Press here to eject the card.
About the M-CARD Lock
Switch
When inserting the Memory
Card
POWER
M-CARD Lock
cropped corner
Note
Note
• By sliding M-CARD Lock to LOCK, you
can prevent POWER from accidentally
entering the M-CARD position when
changing POWER to CAMERA.
• When inserting the Memory Card, insert
with the cropped corner down as shown in
the illustration above.
13
Supplying Power
Charge the Battery Pack on
the AC Adaptor
1Connect and plug in the Power Cord
as shown.
• POWER Lamp will light.
• Remove the DC Cable, if attached,
2 from the adaptor.
Attach the Battery as shown to
charge.
POWER Lamp
CHARGE Lamp
• CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out
when charging is complete (approx.
1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour
30 minutes of operation (EVF usage)
3 when fully charged.
Remove the Battery.
Slide the Battery out and then lift up.
Note
About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp
• Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
• If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases.
CHARGE Lamp flashes when...
• The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal.
• Charging is not possible. Remove the Battery once, wait a short time, then re-attach it
for charging.
Insert the Battery Pack
Remove the Battery Pack
1
3
2
2
1
BATT RELEASE
Tilt Viewfinder upward.
1
Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up
until it locks with a click.
1
2
Remove the Battery Pack and slide
the Battery downward while sliding the
BATT RELEASE.
14
Supplying Power
Battery Care
Caution:
To avoid damage to the Battery:
• Do not drop or jar the Battery.
• Use the Battery with specified models only.
• If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will automatically
preventoperation.
• Charge only with specified charger.
• Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
• The Battery may be warm after charging or just
after use. This is normal.
• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out
Battery.
• If charging is done in extreme low or high
temperatures,Batterychargetimeincreases.
Safety precautions:
• Do not place the Battery near, or dispose of in fire.
• Do not directly connect (short circuit) the positive
(+) and negative (–) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble the
Battery.
To insure longer battery life:
• While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place. If you leave the Battery in
the Palmcorder or on the AC Adaptor, the Battery
will no longer be rechargeable.
• Keep the Battery terminals clean.
U.S.A. 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.
Use AC Adaptor
1
Slide the Battery downward while
1
sliding BATT RELEASE to remove the
3
2
2Battery Pack. (p. 14)
Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
3Terminal.
Connect the other end of the DC
BATT RELEASE
4Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
Plug in the AC Adaptor.
DC IN Terminal
• The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up.
3
1
POWER
Lamp
DC Cable
(Supplied)
Note
• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes
1 W of electric power when plugged into
an AC outlet even when not in use.)
2
DC Output Connector
15
Setting the Clock
Before you begin
Set the Date and Time
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
The date and time is calculated, including
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1
Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(p. 17)
2, 3, 4
JOG KEY
[ VCR MENU ]
[ CAMERA MENU ]
1MENU
.
2
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY
SETTING , and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu screen.
EXAMPLE:
YEAR
: 2002
Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK-
SET , and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
• The DATE/TIME SETTING menu
is displayed.
PUSH
Push
: JAN
MONTH
PUSH
Rotate
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then
press JOG KEY to fix and move to the
next item. Likewise, set the month,
day, hour, and minutes.
MONTH : FEB
Note
• To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.
• A built-in Battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and “CLOCK BATTERY” indication
appears. (p. 99)
When DATE/TIME setting is
completed, press MENU three times to
start the clock and exit.
16
Using the Palmcorder Menu
The Palmcorder features three menu
Displaying the MENU
displays: one for CAMERA mode
(recording), one for M-CARD (Memory Card
Photo Mode) and one for VCR mode
(Playback). (pp. 108~111)
1Press MENU to display the CAMERA
or VCR menu (according to the
• While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play a tape.
• While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed.
• During playback, the Menu screen can be
displayed.
2POWER setting).
Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
item.
Setting the MENU Items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)
Before you begin
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
A
BPress JOG KEY to set your selection.
Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu
• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
item.
2, A, B, C
JOG KEY
1, D
MENU
C
Press JOG KEY to set your selection.
D• The “●” mark indicates selection.
Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
CAMERA Main menu
VCR Main menu
1 : D. FUNCTION
1 : PLAY FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D.FUNCTION,
D.ZOOM, or PROGRESSIVE.
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is
displayed. To select D. FUNCTION,
D.EFFECT, or D.ZOOM.
2 : ADJUST
2 : REC MODE
VCR REC MODE menu is displayed.
To select REC-SPEED or AUDIO-DUB.
CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed.
To select PROG. AE or CINEMA.
3 : REC MODE
3 : PLAY MODE
CAMERA REC-MODE menu is
displayed. To select REC-SPEED,
AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER,
SELF-REC, WIND-CUT, or ZOOM-MIC.
VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed.
To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or
B.SEARCH.
4 : MULTI SETTING
4 : SET-UP
MULTI SETTING menu is displayed.
To select SPEED.
CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed.
To select REMOTE, BEEP, or
MAGICVU (PV-DV402 only).
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
5 : DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed.
To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
6 : LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed.
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.
7 : PHOTO TITLE
PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To
select TITLE or MODE.
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Camera Recording
SimpleRecording
Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand
strap.
Before you begin
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
• Insert a cassette with the record tab
closed. (p. 7)
1
Set POWER to CAMERA.
• The POWER Lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
CAMERA position.
2
With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up
against your eye, adjust the Vision
Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
• Adjust the EVF Brightness of the
Viewfinder if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” on
page 19.
Clip here
EVF
3
4
Set to REC-SPEED “SP” or “LP” in
the CAMERA Mode Menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
REC/PAUSE mode
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
• “REC” is displayed on the screen.
Press REC/PAUSE again to pause
recording.
POWER Lamp
1, 5
POWER
5
Set POWER to OFF when finished.
• To remove the cassette, slide TAPE
EJECT.
2Vision
Adjustment
Control
• When the Palmcorder is aimed at
excessively bright objects, or bright lights,
a vertical bar may appear in the picture.
This is a normal characteristic of the CCD
pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever
possible.
3MENU
4REC/PAUSE
To conserve power
After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode
will automatically change to Standby
mode.
To resume recording, set POWER to
OFF and then ON again.
WARNING:
• Do not leave the Palmcorder with the
EVF aimed directly at the sun as this
may cause damage to the internal parts
of the EVF.
• Do not lift, or carry, the Palmcorder
by the EVF or the LCD Monitor.
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Camera Recording
Using the LCD Monitor
The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
can be used while recording.
1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor.
2
Swing the LCD monitor fully open
and adjust the viewing angle.
• The LCD monitor will automatically
turn on.
• When the LCD monitor is completely
closed, it will shut off automatically to
save power.
• Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or
color of the LCD monitor if necessary.
Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/
EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR”
below.
1LCD-OPEN
180°
3
Start recording.
90°
Note
• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery
operating time.
• Close the LCD monitor completely when
not in use.
90°
To adjust the LCD/EVF
BRIGHTNESS or COLOR
1Press MENU to display the main menu
screen.
1, 5
2
Rotate JOG KEY to select LCD/EVF
SETTING from the main menu screen.
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
MENU
2, 3, 4
JOG KEY
3
4
Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/
EVF SETTING screen.
EVF/LCD
Press JOG KEY to select LCD
BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR, or
EVF BRIGHTNESS, then rotate JOG
KEY to adjust.
5
Press MENU twice to exit this mode.
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Camera Recording
DigitalPhotoShot™Mode
Use this feature to record a seven second
(approx.) still image from the current camera
picture. Audio is also recorded for on-the-
spot narration. Or, you can add narration
later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make
an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44)
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
EVF/LCD
1POWER
Note
• If SHUTTER on the menu screen is set to
ON, a sound effect similar to the shutter
of a film camera will be heard when
PHOTOSHOT is pressed.
2PHOTOSHOT
• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed, the
playback image takes approx. 7 seconds
to process. After that, the Camera mode
screen will be displayed.
ProgressivePhotoShot™
Mode
1
2Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
With the progressive PhotoShot Function,
you can record still pictures with higher
resolution than with the normal PhotoShot
Function.
3mode menu screen.
4menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
D.FUNCTION , and press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
5
PHOTOSHOT
3, 4
Rotate JOG KEY to select
PROGRESSIVE , and press JOG
KEY to select ON or OFF.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• “P” will appear in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
JOG KEY
1POWER
5
Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause
mode.
EVF/LCD
2MENU
Note
• This Function may not work with some
function settings.
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Camera Recording
Zoom
You can gradually zoom in for close ups or
zoom out for wide angle shots.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Zoom slowly:
2POWER
by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto)
or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the
POWER ZOOM.
ZOOM
1POWER
Zoom quickly:
by applying more pressure.
3
Start recording.
Note
• The zooming speed ranges from a slow
17 seconds to a fast 1.5 seconds
according to the amount of pressure
applied to the POWER ZOOM.
3REC/PAUSE
ZoomMicrophoneFunction
Along with the zooming operation, the
microphone’s directional angle and
sensitivity are varied for recording sounds.
1Set POWER to CAMERA.
2
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
3mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select REC
3, 4, 5
JOG KEY
MODE , then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
1POWER
4menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select ZOOM-MIC
in the CAMERA REC-MODE menu.
5(Menu OSD: p. 108)
Press JOG KEY to select ON.
2MENU
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• “Z.MIC” will appear on the screen.
Note
• The Zoom Microphone Function may not
work effectively if the surrounding noise is
too loud.
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Camera Recording
RecordingCheck
To playback the final few seconds of the
last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE
mode.
1Press RECORDING CHECK
briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode.
The [CHK] indication appears.
After checking, the Palmcorder returns
to the REC/PAUSE mode.
• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder
must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as
was used for recording, otherwise the
playback picture is distorted.
1RECORDING CHECK
Recording Still Pictures
You can record still pictures of any desired
duration together with sound.
1
2
While in RECORD mode, press STILL
and hold for 2 seconds to capture a
still picture. The captured still picture
will be recorded together with sound.
1, 2STILL
Press STILL once again to release
the still picture. The camera will
resume recording real-time pictures.
SelfRecording
Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it
faces the same direction as the lens to
record yourself.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
3, 4
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select REC
MODE , then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
menu screen.
JOG KEY
2MENU
5REC/
PAUSE
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select SELF-
REC , and then press JOG KEY to
select MIRROR.
1POWER
• The picture in the LCD monitor will
appear reversed.
180°
5
Start recording.
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Special Effect Features
CINEMAMode
You can record a picture compatible with a
wide-screen TV equipped with an S2
picture terminal.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
3, 4
JOG KEY
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST ,
then press JOG KEY to display the
CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.
1POWER
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select CINEMA ,
and then press JOG KEY to select
ON.
• A black strip will appear at the top
and bottom of the picture.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• “CINEMA” will appear on the screen.
2MENU
5REC/PAUSE
EVF/LCD
5
Start recording.
Backlight
Use when recording a subject that is darker
than the surrounding scene, is in a
shadowed area, or when the light source is
in back of your subject.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press BACK LIGHT to activate the
Backlight feature.
• The Indicator “ ” will appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor.
3
Press BACK LIGHT again to cancel
the Backlight feature.
1POWER
EVF/LCD
Note
• The Indicator “ ” will not appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor when OFF is
selected in the DISPLAY menu.
2, 3BACK LIGHT
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Special Effect Features
Program AE
The Auto Exposure feature can be used to
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
make quality recordings in a variety of
scene situations.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”
indication appears in the EVF or the
Note
• When MagicVu (PV-DV402 only) is ON,
Program AE and H.S.S. cannot be set in
the menu.
3LCD monitor.
Press MENU to display the menu
4screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select ADJUST ,
and then press JOG KEY to display
2AUTO/MANUAL
4, 5
JOG KEY
5the CAMERA ADJUST menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
3MENU
PROG.AE , then press JOG KEY
repeatedly to select one of the five
1POWER
6modes shown below.
Repeat steps 2~5 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
Mode
Indication
(No display)
SPORTS
For recording fast action scenes.
For recording only subjects in the
foreground, while ignoring
PORTRAIT
LOW-LIGHT
SPOT-LIGHT
subjects in the background.
For recording in extreme low light
conditions.
Recording in situations where
subjects are under a spotlight(s).
For recording in locations with a
high degree of “Dazzle,” such as
snow slopes and the seashore.
SURF&SNOW
Note
SPORTS mode
PORTRAIT mode
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
• The recorded images will not be so blurred
when they are viewed later using slow or
still picture playback.
• When playing back a sports mode
recording, the movement may appear
slightly jerky.
LOW-LIGHT mode
• Scenes recorded in extremely low light
levels may not come out properly.
• Do not use this mode when recording
under fluorescent, mercury, or sodium
lighting. These types of lights will affect
the color and brightness of the images.
• A vertical band of light might appear when
recording objects that are brightly
illuminated or highly reflective.
• If the amount of light is insufficient, the
SPORTS “ ” indicator will flash in the
EVF or the LCD monitor.
SPOT-LIGHT mode
• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
SURF&SNOW mode
• If the recorded subject is extremely bright,
the picture may appear whitish.
• It is not possible to select the SPORTS
mode or PORTRAIT mode together with
the MagicPix mode in the Digital function
camera menu.
• The image may flicker if this mode is
used indoors.
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Special Effect Features
Audio/Video Fade In/Out
Fade In
You can make smoother scene transitions
for a more professional look.
Starting the first scene with “fade in” is very
effective.
1, 3, AFADE
1
In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down
2 FADE until the picture fades out.
Press REC/PAUSE to start
3 recording.
Release FADE and the picture will
gradually fade in.
Fade Out
Use to create a soft ending or (together
with fade in) for a soft transition from one
scene to the next.
2, BREC/
PAUSE
A
During recording, hold down FADE
Buntil the picture fades out.
Press REC/PAUSE to pause the
recording.
MagicVu™ IR Filter (0 Lux)
(PV-DV402only)
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
MagicVu allows you to record video in total
darkness. You can select the color of
image: B/W, green, or blue.
Slide MAGICVU/0LUX to ON.
• A black and white image appears.
• “ MAGICVU” will appear on the
screen.
(Menu OSD: p. 109)
3
Press MENU to display the menu
4screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select SET-UP ,
and then press JOG KEY to display
2MAGICVU/
0LUX
5the CAMERA SET-UP menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select MAGICVU ,
4, 5JOG
and then press JOG KEY repeatedly
to select B/W, BLUE, or GREEN.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• To cancel this feature, slide
MAGICVU/0LUX to OFF.
KEY
3MENU
1POWER
Note
• The subject can be up to 3 m (9 feet)
away.
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Special Effect Features
Picture in Picture (PinP)
You can display a PinP (still image) screen
on the Main Picture.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Note
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
• PinP position is fixed at the bottom right
of the screen.
3
Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select
D.FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu screen.
Main Picture
Picture in Picture
(PinP still image)
4
Press JOG KEY to select PinP .
• Press MENU twice to exit this menu.
• “PinP” will appear in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
PHOTOSHOT
3, 4JOG
KEY
1POWER
5
6
Aim at the scene you wish to place as
PinP, then press (CAMERA STILL)
to freeze the image.
Press (CAMERA STILL) again to
place the frozen image as PinP.
2MENU
7REC/
PAUSE
7
Press REC/PAUSE to record a scene
with PinP image.
• Press PHOTOSHOT to record a
scene with PinP image in PhotoShot
mode.
5, 6, 7
CAMERA STILL
• Press (CAMERA STILL) again to
remove PinP image.
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Special Effect Features
Before you begin
Photo Title
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
You can use PhotoShot images stored on a
Memory Card to record a WIPE or MIX
effect on a cassette.
source. (pp. 14, 15)
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Note
When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected
image and Title will appear before each
recording is made.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
menu screen. Then rotate and press
JOG KEY to select PHOTO TITLE .
current scene in a wiping motion.
3
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set MODE and then TITLE .
1st : Select and set MODE (WIPE or
MIX).
2nd : Select and set TITLE to “SET”.
MIX : The photo title is replaced with the
current scene in a gradual mixing
effect.
• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.
• The Multi image screen is displayed.
4
5
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set an image.
• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed while
image is processed. Then, “PHOTO
TITLE SET” is displayed for approx.
3 seconds, and the screen goes back
to the Camera mode screen.
2, 3, 4
• After Photo Title is performed, Digital
Function turns off.
JOG KEY
1POWER
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording
with Photo Title.
• WIPE or MIX screen is displayed at
the beginning of the recording. Then
the Photo Title setting will be cleared
automatically.
2MENU
5REC/
PAUSE
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Advanced Settings
WhiteBalance
Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically
maintains optimum color balance in most
lighting conditions. However, when using
Digital Functions, etc., you may get better
results by using the manual adjustment.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
3, 4, A, B
JOG KEY
3
4
Press JOG KEY repeatedly until
“AWB” appears in the EVF or LCD
monitor.
1POWER
Rotate JOG KEY to select other
modes. (See mode chart at left.)
• Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the
setting.
2AUTO/MANUAL
* For manual White Balance
adjustment:
A. Rotate JOG KEY to select “ ” .
B. Point the Palmcorder at a white
object (full-screen) and hold JOG
KEY down until “ ” indication stops
flashing.
Mode
Description
• If “ ” indication flashes when the
Palmcorder is turned on, the previous
manual White Balance setting is in
effect.
Automatically maintains optimum
color balance in most lighting
conditions.
When the source illumination is a
halogen lamp.
AWB
In the following cases, the “
”
indication flashes:
• The flashing indicates that the
When shooting outdoors on a
sunny day.
previously adjusted White Balance
setting is still kept. This setting will be
kept until White Balance is adjusted
again.
• Correct White Balance may not be
attainable manually in poor lighting.
The White Balance setting that
was previously set manually.
*
Note
• When ZOOM is set to 10X or higher,
White Balance cannot be adjusted.
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Advanced Settings
Auto Focus
The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range.
ManualFocus
Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ...
• a subject through glass.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
• a scene where the subject is far from the
Palmcorder and there are objects in the
foreground.
• a subject with distinct horizontal stripes.
• a subject not centered in the Viewfinder.
• subjects with shiny surfaces.
• an obliquely angled subject.
• a bright, flat subject such as a white wall.
• in low light situations.
• a scene with fast motions, like a golf swing.
Re-focusing may be required
• when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new
scene.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
3
4
5
Press FOCUS so that the “MF”
(Manual Focus) indication appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Press and hold POWER ZOOM, “T”
side (Telephoto), until the lens is at
maximum zoom in.
4, 6POWER
ZOOM
Turn M.FOCUS DIAL until the picture
is in focus.
• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.
5M.FOCUS
DIAL
1POWER
6
Press POWER ZOOM to “W” or “T”
as desired.
• The subject will remain in focus over
the entire zooming range.
• It may be necessary to back away
from the subject to focus the image
properly.
2AUTO/
MANUAL
Note
• DISPLAY must be set to on for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE, or BACK LIGHT to be
displayed on the LCD or EVF.
3FOCUS
Macro Focus (for close-ups)
Press the “W” side of POWER ZOOM to the maximum wide angle position.
Auto Focus will function with the subject as close as 25 mm (1 inch) in front of the lens.
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Advanced Settings
High Speed Shutter
To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis
stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW
MOTION playback when watching the tape
on this Palmcorder.
Auto Shutter
In the AUTO mode (no indication in the EVF and LCD monitor), the Palmcorder will
automatically adjust the shutter speed (up to 1/350).
• AUTO mode is automatically selected whenever the POWER Switch is set to CAMERA.
ManualSelection
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”
indication appears in the EVF or the
LCD monitor.
3, 4
JOG KEY
1POWER
3
4
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to display
the shutter speed.
2AUTO/MANUAL
Rotate JOG KEY to choose one of the
following shutter speeds.
• Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the setting.
EVF/LCD
Note
• For proper color reproduction, it is
recommended that you use this feature
outdoors. For indoor High Speed Shutter
recording, additional halogen or tungsten
light should be provided. Fluorescent light
will degrade the picture quality.
• This feature requires ample light. More
light is required for the fastest shutter
speeds.
• The Auto Focus system may not operate
properly in insufficient light when using
the High Speed Shutter.
• When PROG.AE is ON, you cannot
manually select the shutter speed.
• When MagicVu (PV-DV402 only) is ON,
Program AE and H.S.S. cannot
manually select the shutter speed.
• When MagicPix is ON, H.S.S. cannot
manually select the shutter speed.
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Advanced Settings
Adjusting the Iris Manually
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the
exposure automatically. However, when
the background is extremely bright, or
when the subject is backlit, you can
compensate by adjusting the Iris manually.
Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds so that the “MNL”
indication appears in the EVF or the
3LCD monitor.
Press JOG KEY repeatedly so that
Iris setting indication appears in the
3, 4
4EVF or the LCD monitor.
Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the iris;
JOG KEY
1POWER
• When a value closer to “CLOSE” is
selected, the image becomes darker.
• When a value closer to “OP+18dB” is
selected, the image becomes
brighter.
• Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more
than 0.7 seconds to cancel the
setting.
2AUTO/MANUAL
Note
• The value to which +dB is attached
indicates a gain value. If this value is too
large, the quality of the image
deteriorates.
EVF/LCD
• Depending on ZOOM magnification, the
iris value may not be displayed correctly.
• If you are using Program AE mode, you
cannot adjust the iris. If the iris is adjusted
manually, the above modes will be
canceled.
Iris
Setting
WIND-CUT
You can reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone.
1
2Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
mode menu screen.
3, 4
JOG KEY
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select REC
MODE , then press JOG KEY to
display the CAMERA REC-MODE
menu screen.
1POWER
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select WIND-
CUT , and then press JOG KEY to
select ON.
2MENU
• Press MENU twice to exit.
• “WIND-CUT” will appear in the
EVF or LCD monitor.
5REC/PAUSE
5
Start recording.
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Playback Your Recordings
Playback using the LCD
Monitor
You can also use the LCD monitor to
playback your recording.
Before you begin
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
• Insert a recorded cassette.
1
Set the POWER to VCR.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to the
VCR position.
1POWER
2
3
Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD
monitor and swing open.
180°
Press
(REWIND/SEARCH) to
90°
rewind the tape.
4
5
Press (PLAY) to start playback.
90°
Press (STOP) to stop playback.
• When the tape reaches its beginning
during rewind or rewind search, it will
stop automatically.
2LCD-OPEN
4PLAY
Note
• When a tape recorded in LP mode on
another digital video camera is played
back on this unit, the picture may appear
mosaic.
5STOP
• Using the LCD monitor reduces battery
operating time.
3REWIND SEARCH
• You can place the Palmcorder on a table,
etc. for viewing. Rotate the LCD Monitor
180° and swing it up against the
Palmcorder body as shown.
ConnectingEarphone
(notsupplied)
You can connect earphones (not supplied)
to the PHONE Jack.
PHONE Jack
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Playback Your Recordings
RepeatPlayback
1
Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds
in STOP mode.
• The Palmcorder will go into Repeat
Playback mode when the tape
reaches its end.
1PLAY
• The letter “R ” will appear in the
EVF and LCD monitor.
R
EVF/LCD
2
Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the
Repeat Playback mode.
Adjusting the Volume
1
2
Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume
of the built-in speaker in PLAY mode.
• The volume setting screen appears.
1, 2
VOLUME
Built-in
Speaker
Press “T” to increase the volume or
press “W” to decrease the volume.
EVF/LCD
Blank Search
You can go directly to a blank portion of
tape and start recording exactly where you
left off.
1Set POWER to VCR.
2
3
Press MENU to display the VCR
3, 4, 5
mode menu screen.
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY
MODE , then press JOG KEY to
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
screen.
2MENU
1POWER
4
5
Rotate JOG KEY to select B.SEARCH
in the VCR PLAY MODE menu.
(Menu OSD: p. 110)
EVF/LCD
Press JOG KEY to select ON.
• “BLANK” will appear on the screen.
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Special Effect Features
Note
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
Rapid Visual Search
ADuring playback, hold down
(FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or
(REWIND/SEARCH).
BPLAY
The search will continue for as long
as the button is held down.
OR
BPress
(FAST FORWARD/
(REWIND/SEARCH)
once for a continuous rapid visual
search.
SEARCH) or
Press (PLAY) to release.
A, BREWIND/
A, BFAST FORWARD/
Note
SEARCH
SEARCH
• When executing a rapid visual
search, the picture may become
bluish for an instant or mosaic. This
is normal during this mode.
EVF/LCD
STILLPicture
1
2
Press (PAUSE) during playback.
1, 2PAUSE
Press (PLAY) or (PAUSE) to
release.
Note
2PLAY
• To protect the tape and video heads, your
Palmcorder’s operating modes will revert
as follows:
STILL
STOP (after 3 minutes.)
Fast Forward/Rewind Check
Monitor normal picture playback during fast
forward or rewind.
AHold down
(FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH) during fast forward.
BHold down
(REWIND/SEARCH)
during rewind.
• The picture will appear for as long as the
button is held down.
BREWIND/
AFAST FORWARD/
SEARCH
SEARCH
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Special Effect Feature
Note
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
Slow Motion Playback
(Remote Control Only)
1
2
Forward Slow:
Press
SLOW/F.ADV during play.
Reverse Slow:
2PLAY
Press
SLOW/F.ADV during play.
Press PLAY to release. (During
reverse slow motion playback, time
code indication may not change
regularly.)
1
1
SLOW/
F.ADV
SLOW/
F.ADV
Note
• Palmcorder will automatically STOP when
in slow motion for more than 10 minutes.
• During slow motion playback, picture may
move up and down. This is normal.
• When you start or stop slow motion
playback, the picture may become bluish
for an instant.
Variable Speed Search
1
2
3
Press (PLAY) to start playback.
Press JOG KEY for about 1 second.
2, 3
JOG KEY
Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the
playback speed.
• Rotate JOG KEY clockwise for
forward playback.
• Rotate JOG KEY counterclockwise
for reverse playback.
To return to normal playback:
Press
(PLAY). Playback will continue at
normal speed.
Note
• The Variable Speed Search function
offers a choice of six playback speeds
(1/5X (LP mode: 1/3X), 1X, 2X, 5X, 10X,
20X) both in forward and reverse
directions.
• The review playback at the 1X speed is
playback in reverse direction.
1PLAY
• During the Variable Speed Search (at a
speed other than 1X), mosaic-like
patterns will appear in the picture.
• During the Variable Speed Search, sound
is muted.
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Special Effect Features
Note
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
Frame by Frame Advance
(Remote Control Only)
1
2Press PAUSE during playback.
Press
by frame advance.
SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame
3PLAY
Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame
1PAUSE
3by frame reverse.
Press PLAY to release.
2
2
SLOW/
F.ADV
Note
• If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can
see a continuous series of still images at
a slower speed than normal slow mode.
• During frame by frame advance, a few
frames may move automatically, and the
picture may become bluish for an instant.
SLOW/
F.ADV
IndexSearch(Photo/Scene)
(Remote Control Only)
1
Press MENU to display the VCR
2mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY
2, 3
MODE , and press JOG KEY to
JOG KEY
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
3screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select INDEX ,
and press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE.
1MENU
4• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward
or rewind on the remote control to
advance or rewind the tape to
playback a PhotoShot scene. To view
the next PhotoShot, INDEX SEARCH
must be pressed again.
Note
4INDEX SEARCH
• The picture quality will deteriorate slightly.
• The tape remaining indicator will not
appear while the PHOTOSHOT feature is
used.
(fast forward)
• In the Photo/Scene Index Search mode,
the shutter sound effect may not be able
to be heard even when SHUTTER is set
to ON.
4INDEX SEARCH
(rewind)
• Photo Index Search may fail to detect a
recorded PhotoShot image if the image is
3 seconds or less.
36
Special Effect Features
Note
• Sound is muted during all special effects.
Jog Frame by Frame Search
(PalmcorderOnly)
During Still mode, rotate JOG KEY to
advance or reverse the picture one frame
at a time.
JOG KEY
IndexForward/ReverseSearch
(Remote Control Only)
1
Press MENU to display the VCR
Search for a particular scene by using the
electronic index marks placed at the
beginning of each recording.
2mode menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY
2, 3
MODE , then press JOG KEY to
JOG KEY
display the VCR PLAY MODE menu
3screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select INDEX ,
and then press JOG KEY to select
PHOTO or SCENE. (Menu OSD; p. 110)
• Press MENU twice to exit.
1MENU
A
B
Place the Palmcorder in the VCR
STOP mode.
Press INDEX SEARCH fast forward or
rewind for the number of recordings
(indexes) forward or back you want to
view. The Palmcorder will advance or
rewind to the desired recording and
automatically start playback.
BINDEX SEARCH
(fast forward)
• The number of times you pressed the
button is displayed in the EVF and the
LCD monitor if you set INDEX on the VCR
menu to SCENE. (Menu OSD; p. 110)
(Ex., if you press the button three times,
“S3” will appear.)
BINDEX SEARCH
(rewind)
• If the interval between scenes is less than
1 minute, index search may not operate
properly.
• Response time from pressing the button
and the change in the scene number is
quite slow. Do not press INDEX SEARCH
rapidly and continuously.
• During Reverse Index Search mode,
playback will not begin when a tape
rewinds all the way to the beginning.
Top Scan
If you hold down INDEX SEARCH more
than 2 seconds, the Palmcorder will scan
for scenes (or PhotoShots) and playback
the first few seconds of each.
To cancel this function, press PLAY or
STOP.
Note
• Search will not work if there is succession
of PhotoShots.
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Special Effect Features
Strobe Multi Mode
In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the
rate at which a succession of still screens
are captured from the playback picture.
1
2
Set POWER to VCR.
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
3
4
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set MULTI SETTING .
3, 4
JOG KEY
1POWER
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to set
desired speed.
Strobe Speeds
Strobe Speeds 9 screen capture time
FAST
Every 0.3 seconds
Every 0.6 seconds
Every 1.0 seconds
2MENU
NORM
SLOW
• Press MENU twice to exit.
5
Press (PLAY) to start playback.
Press (MULTI) at the point you want
to start capturing.
• A succession of 9 screens will be
captured, and playback will stop.
5MULTI
EVF/LCD
5PLAY
• Press (PLAY) to start playback.
Press (STOP) to stop playback.
Note
• A Multi Image Playback screen cannot be
output from the DV terminal or Digital Still
Image terminal.
• A Multi screen will have slightly lower
image quality.
38
Special Effect Features
Before you begin
ViewRecording/Playbackon
your TV
• When using S-VIDEO Connector,
insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal. (p. 15)
[ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ]
1
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
To view what the Palmcorder is
recording or to playback a tape on your
TV.
A/V OUT
2
3
Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE
INPUT or S-VIDEO.
Check your TV operating instructions
for further information.
Back of TV
Audio In
Video In
A/V Cable
(Supplied)
Start playback or begin a recording.
• Make sure the Palmcorder and TV are
turned off while connecting.
To Audio In
To Video In
• Please connect the A/V Cable securely.
Note
(Remote Control Only)
[ TV with S-VIDEO IN Jacks ]
You can display the various EVF and LCD
indications on your TV by pressing
DISPLAY ON TV on remote control. Press
again to remove the indications.
For best Chrominance and Luminance, use
the S-Video connection if available on your
TV.
DISPLAY
ON TV
DC Cable
(Supplied)
S-VIDEO
OUT
A/V OUT
Back of TV
Audio In S-Video In
AV Cable
(Supplied)
To Audio In
To S-Video In
S-Video Cable
(Not supplied)
39
Digital Features
DigitalZoom
CAMERA mode
This feature is useful when you want to
record close-up shots of subjects located
beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 10X
magnification. With the digital zooming
feature, you can select a magnification of
25X or even to 700X.
1
Set POWER to CAMERA.
2
Press MENU to display the CAMERA
MENU screen.
Note
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select
D.FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY
to display the CAMERA FUNCTION
menu screen.
• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.
EVF/LCD
4
Rotate JOG KEY to select D.ZOOM ,
then press JOG KEY to select
D.ZOOM1 or D.ZOOM2.
D.ZOOM1 : from 10X to 25X
D.ZOOM2 : from 10X to 700X
Zoom In (“T”)
D.ZOOM
OFF
: Turn off D.ZOOM
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Zoom Out (“W”)
5
6
Press REC/PAUSE to start
recording and press POWER ZOOM to
zoom in or zoom out.
• The magnification level is always
displayed in the EVF or the LCD
monitor when DISPLAY is set to ON.
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
5POWER
ZOOM
3, 4
JOG KEY
1POWER
Repeat steps 2~4 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
Note
• The normal optical zoom functions from
1X to 10X.
• As magnification increases, resolution
significantly decreases.
2MENU
• Because the image is enlarged digitally,
the picture may become distorted when
higher magnification levels are used.
• When the level falls below 10X, the
normal zooming function will resume.
• Focus distance becomes 1.2 m (4 feet) if
the lens is in full telephoto.
5REC/PAUSE
40
Digital Features
Digital Zoom (Continued)
VCR mode
3, 4
1
2
Set POWER to VCR.
JOG KEY
Press MENU to display the VCR
MENU screen.
2MENU
1POWER
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAY
FUNCTION , then press JOG KEY
to display the VCR PLAY FUNCTION
menu screen.
5PLAY
4
5
6
Rotate JOG KEY to select D.ZOOM ,
then press JOG KEY to select ON.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
Press (PLAY) to start playback.
• The center portion of the image
doubles in size.
Repeat steps 2~4 to select OFF to
cancel this feature.
MagicPix™Images
Color recording of video or still images onto
the Mini DV tape in low lighting.
(pp. 43, 108)
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Note
Press MENU to display the menu
screen.
• MagicPix cannot be used with still
images on the Memory Card.
(See “Card PhotoShot” on page 48.)
3
4
5
Rotate JOG KEY to select
3, 4
D.FUNCTION , and then press JOG
KEY to display the CAMERA
FUNCTION menu screen.
JOG KEY
2MENU
Rotate JOG KEY to select
1POWER
D.FUNCTION , and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select MAGICPIX.
• Press MENU twice to exit.
EVF/LCD
To cancel the Digital Function, press
JOG KEY repeatedly to select OFF.
41
Digital Features
Dual Digital Electronic Image
StabilizationSystem(D.E.I.S.)
CAMERA mode
This feature helps compensate for any
unintentional hand or body movement. It
can be used in both the Recording and
Playback (VCR) modes.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA.
Press EIS to stabilize the picture.
• Picture flicker may be observed when
taping under fluorescent lighting
conditions.
• The EIS indicator flashes when the
light level is inadequate.
Note
• Other Digital Functions are turned off
automatically when the EIS and Digital
Zoom are selected.
• Turn D.E.I.S. OFF during recording
when using a tripod.
3
4
Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
Press EIS again to cancel.
• Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off
when not needed.
NORMAL
EIS ON
D.E.I.S. may not function when...
• Palmcorder movement is too
extreme.
1, A
• Recording a subject with distinct
horizontal or vertical stripes.
• Recording in low light situations.
• Recording a subject under a great
amount of fluorescent light.
• Recording a scene with very fast
motions.
POWER
VCR mode
3REC/PAUSE
A
B
C
D
Set POWER to VCR.
Press (PLAY) to start playback.
Press EIS to stabilize the picture.
BPLAY
Press EIS again to cancel.
• Be sure that D.E.I.S. is turned off
when not needed.
Note
• When using D.E.I.S in VCR mode, the
image size is slightly larger.
2, 4, C, DEIS
42
Digital Features
Other Digital Functions
Use the following features to add interest
and professionalism to your recordings or
playback. Select from twelve special
effects.
1
2
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
Press MENU to display the menu
3screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
3, 4, 5
JOG KEY
D.FUNCTION in the CAMERA mode
menu screen or PLAY FUNCTION in
the VCR mode menu screen, then
press JOG KEY to display the
2MENU
1POWER
CAMERA FUNCTION or VCR PLAY
4FUNCTION menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select
D.FUNCTION , and then press JOG
KEY repeatedly to select one of the
Types of Digital Functions
MIRROR
Symmetrical image from the current
camera picture.
5Digital Functions listed on the left.
To cancel the Digital Function, press
JOG KEY repeatedly to select OFF.
Note
STROBE
The recording appears as a sequence of
• The EIS and Digital Zoom features are
turned off automatically when one of the
Digital Functions listed at left is
selected.
still frames.
MOSAIC
The picture appears in a mosaic pattern.
SLIM
The picture is expanded vertically.
To use the WIPE function
TRAIL
a.In Camera mode, set the “D.FUNCTION”
item in the main menu screen to “WIPE”.
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
b.Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.
c.Press REC/PAUSE to pause the
recording. The last scene will be
memorized.
d.Press RECORD/PAUSE to start
recording again. The new scene will take
the place of the memorized scene.
The subject being recorded creates a trail
when in motion.
STRETCH
The picture is expanded horizontally.
MAGICPIX (Not available during playback)
Color recording of video or still images onto
the Mini DV in low lighting. (p. 41)
• Only Manual Focus is available.
WIPE
Successive scenes are separated in a way
which simulates the drawing of a curtain.
To use the MIX function
MIX
a.In Camera mode, set the “D.FUNCTION”
item in the main menu screen to “MIX”
(Menu OSD: p. 108). Then, perform steps
b-d above.
The memorized scene and the new
scene will appear mixed as the scene
changes from one to the other.
The current scene is mixed in with the
following scene during scene changes.
PinP
PinP (Still image) is displayed on the
Main Picture.
SEPIA (Only available during playback)
The picture is played back in sepia, a
brownish color, giving it an antique look.
Note
MONO (Monotone) (Only available during
• When Photo Title is set, WIPE/MIX mode
becomes Photo Title. When Photo Title
is finished, Digital Function turns OFF.
playback)
The picture is played back in black-and-
white.
43
Editing Features
Audio Dubbing using the
External (PV-DV402 only) or
Built-inMicrophone
The original sound can be replaced with
new sound using the built-in Palmcorder
microphone or an external microphone
Before you begin
• Connect the external Microphone
(if used) (PV-DV402 only).
• Turn on the Palmcorder.
• Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed.
The AUDIO-REC setting in CAMERA
MENU mode should be as follows:
(PV-DV402 only).
External Microphone
The original sound is recorded
with M3 connector (not
supplied)
on ST (Stereo) 1, and the new
sound will be recorded on ST
(Stereo) 2.
12 bit
The original sound is replaced
with the new sound.
External
Microphone Jack
(PV-DV402 only)
16 bit
• Select 12 bit if you do not want the
original sound to be completely replaced
during an audio dub.
Built-in Microphone
• If you dub over a tape which has both
12 bit and 16 bit audio recordings on it,
keep in mind that the original 16 bit audio
portion will be completely replaced.
1
Set POWER to VCR.
• With the Remote Control, you can set
the Palmcorder to stop automatically
at a specified point on the tape. See
“Memory-Stop Editing” on page 45.
3JOG KEY
3MENU
2
Press (PLAY). Then press
(PAUSE) where you want dubbing to
begin.
1POWER
When using the Palmcorder only
2PLAY
3
Press MENU to display the VCR mode
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select REC MODE ,
then press JOG KEY to display the
VCR REC MODE menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select AUDIO-
DUB , and then press JOG KEY to
select ON.
• The Palmcorder will go to Stand By
mode, and “A.DUB” flashes in the EVF
or the LCD monitor. Go to step 4.
2PAUSE
3A.DUB
When using the Remote Control only
3
Press A.DUB on the Remote Control.
• The Palmcorder will go to Stand By
mode, and “A.DUB” flashes in the
EVF or the LCD monitor. Go to step 4.
44
Editing Features
4, 5PAUSE
4
Press (PAUSE) to start Audio
Dubbing.
• Connect the Palmcorder to the TV in
order to monitor the sound.
(p. 39)
To listen to the desired audio sound, set
the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU
(Menu OSD: p. 110) as follows:
AUDIO:The following selections are
available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed
recordings only (sound recorded in SP
mode only).
Only NTSC (National Television Standards
Committee) recorded tapes can be audio
dubbed. The following screen appears if
the tape was not recorded in NTSC format.
Set this position to listen to the
ST 1
original sound.
Set this position to listen to the
audio dubbed sound.
ST 2
5
Press (PAUSE) to stop Audio
Dubbing.
Set this position to listen to both
the original sound and the audio
dubbed sound.
MIX
• If the microphone used for dubbing gets
too near the speaker of your TV,
a howling noise (feedback) may occur.
• If the tape position is in or was started in
a blank section, you cannot use the
A.DUB feature.
Note
• 16 bit dubbed sound completely erases
the original 16 bit recorded sound.
• If you dubbed using 12 bit AUDIO
recording and then selected AUDIO-MIX
in the menu for playback, the sound will
be stereo regardless of the AUDIO-OUT
setting.
• If you recorded in LP mode, you cannot
use the A.DUB feature.
Memory-StopEditing(Remote
Control Only)
You can set an automatic Dubbing stop
point.
APress MENU to display the VCR
Bmenu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY
SETTING , and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
Cmenu.
Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY ,
and then press JOG KEY to set to
DMEMORY.
DRESET
Press MENU two times to exit MENU
mode. Then, press RESET on the
remote control to reset the Counter
Memory to M 0:00:00.
AMENU
Now, rewind to the editing start point,
and continue with steps 2-5. The tape will
now stop automatically at “M 0:00:00”.
45
Editing Features
Copying your Tapes to
S-VHS or VHS Cassette
Before you begin
• Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to
their power sources.
• Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as
illustrated left.
Source (Playing)
Palmcorder
• Turn ON both units.
• Set the recording VCR’s Input Signal
Selector to LINE.
• Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
• Before using S-VIDEO Connector,
insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal. (p. 15)
DC Cable
(Supplied)
S-VIDEO OUT
A/V OUT
1
Insert a pre-recorded tape
into the source (playing) Palmcorder
and a blank tape, with record tab in
place, into the target VCR (Recorder).
TV
(To View)
A/V Cable
(Supplied)
2Press (PLAY) on the Palmcorder.
When the tape reaches the point you
want to start dubbing, press PAUSE.
S-Video
Cable (not
supplied)
VHF Connecting
Cable (not
supplied)
3
4
5
Place the VCR into REC/PAUSE
mode. (See VCR manual.)
Recording:
VCR (Rear)
Simultaneously, press PAUSE on
both units to begin copying.
Audio In
Video In
Press STOP on both units when
copying is completed.
To Audio In
Note
• For technical reasons, dubbing a tape
may reduce its quality.
• Press DISPLAY ON TV on the
Palmcorder Remote Control to eliminate
EVF/LCD Monitor indications.
• If the Time Code is displayed in the EVF
or LCD monitor, it cannot be reset.
• Only the DATE/TIME, when displayed,
will be recorded on the tape.
S-Video In
To Video In
To S-Video In
(If there is S-Video In)
Monitor with your TV
• Turn the TV ON and select its VCR
channel (either CH3 or CH4).
CAUTION:
• Set the VCR/TV Selector on the
recording VCR to VCR.
Unauthorized exchanging and/or
copying of copyrighted recordings may
be copyright infringement.
46
Editing Features
Copying from Digital
Equipment(dubbing)
High quality digital-to-digital copying can
be accomplished if both Palmcorders
incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK)
Connector (DV interface cable (i.LINK) is
not supplied).
Before you begin
• Connect both Palmcorders to their
power sources.
• Connect the two Palmcorders using the
DV interface cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin).
• Turn both Palmcorders ON.
1
Insert a pre-recorded tape into the
source (playing) Palmcorder, and set
POWER to VCR.
Source (Playing)
Palmcorder
2
3
Insert a blank tape with the record
tab closed into the target (recording)
Palmcorder and set POWER to VCR.
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK) Connector
Press (PLAY) on the source
Palmcorder. When the tape reaches
the point you want to start dubbing,
press (PAUSE).
Recording
Palmcorder
DV Interface
Cable (i.LINK)
(optional)
4
Hold down REC and press (PLAY)
on the target (recording) Palmcorder or
on the remote control.
Press (PAUSE) to pause the tape at
the starting point of the dub.
5
6
Simultaneously, press (PAUSE) on
3, 4PLAY
3, 4, 5
both units to begin dubbing.
PAUSE
Press (STOP) on the recording
unit, and then press (STOP) on the
playing unit to end dubbing.
6STOP
Note
• When two Palmcorders are used for
dubbing, it is recommended that the
Remote Control VCR1 or VCR2 setting be
used to avoid improper-operation.
• When two Palmcorders are connected
using the DV interface cable (i.LINK) (not
supplied), a Video Editing Controller
cannot be used.
4REC
• Do not connect both an S-Video Cable or
A/V Cable and a DV Interface Cable
(i.LINK).
3, 4, 5
4REC
PAUSE
3, 4
CAUTION:
6STOP
PLAY
Unauthorized exchanging and/or
copying of copyrighted recordings may
be copyright infringement.
47
Card Features
Before you begin
CardPhotoShot
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
source. (pp. 14, 15)
You can record still images to a Memory
Card.
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
Memory Card. (p. 13)
Warning
• Memory Card will not work when DV
interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected.
3PHOTOSHOT
1
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• The POWER lamp lights red.
• Be sure POWER is fully turned to
M-CARD position.
2JOG KEY
• “PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” is
displayed for 10 seconds. (p. 50)
1POWER
2
3
Press MENU to display CARD
SETTING menu, then press JOG KEY
to select NORMAL or FINE .
M-CARD
Lock
2MENU
• Press MENU to exit this menu.
Image Resolution and Capacity
(supplied 8MB Memory Card)
Press PHOTOSHOT to record an
image.
REC
Image
Capacity
Mode Resolution
FINE 1280 x 960 Approx. 30 images
NORMAL 640 x 480 Approx. 70 images
• The PhotoShot image is recorded to
the Memory Card.
• The number of images given for each
mode applies when all images are taken in
same mode.
• You can change recording modes at any
time before capturing an image.
• The number of images that can be
captured may differ depending on the
subject. After capturing an image, the
number may not decrease, or it may
decrease by two. This is normal.
• When SHUTTER is set to ON (Menu
OSD: p. 108), still pictures are
recorded with a visual shutter effect
and click sound. If set to OFF, the still
image will be displayed only.
Warning
• While “PROCESSING” is displayed, DO
NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory.
48
Card Features
Cautions for the Memory Card
• While Memory Card data is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject
unit to vibrations and/or shocks.
• Do not leave the Memory Card in a place with high temperature, a place exposed to
direct sunlight, or a place where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be
generated.
• Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the Digital Video Palmcorder or
of the Memory Card itself could erase the data recorded on it. To prevent the loss of
picture data, we recommend that you make a backup copy on the computer.
• Do not bend or drop the Memory Card as this could damage it or the captured
contents.
• Do not touch the connector on the rear edge of the Memory Card with your fingers and
take care that no dirt, dust or water enters it.
• Do not affix other labels to the Memory Card face or back as Card insertion/removal
may become impossible.
Before you begin
Recording images From a
• Connect the Palmcorder to a power
Tape
source. (pp. 14, 15)
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
Memory Card. (p. 13)
You can record still images from a
cassette tape to a Memory Card.
Warning
• Memory Card will not work when DV
interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected.
1
2
3
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on page 48.
Set POWER to VCR.
4PHOTOSHOT
Press (PLAY) to start playback of
the cassette tape. And then, press
(PAUSE) to select an image.
4
Press PHOTOSHOT to record the
desired image to the Memory Card.
2POWER
3PAUSE
• When PHOTOSHOT is pressed in
PLAY or SLOW mode, the screen
goes to STOP mode.
• To playback the images of the
Memory Card, see page 50.
• When Variable Speed Search is
done (p. 35), this feature can
not be used.
5
Repeat steps 3~4 to record another
image to the Memory Card.
3PLAY
49
Card Features
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Playback Still Images
You can view the images on the Memory
Card.
1
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• “PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” is
displayed for 10 seconds.
3, 4
JOG KEY
1POWER
M-CARD
Lock
2M-PLAY
2
Press (M-PLAY) to display the Multi
playback screen.
• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.
• Rotate JOG KEY to scroll through
Multi image screen pages (6 images
per page) and select an image.
• The selected image is underlined in
green.
M-STOP
“PLEASE WAIT” is displayed.
• Press MENU to display CARD
SETTING menu screen.
• Press (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode. (p. 48)
3
4
Press JOG KEY to display the
selected image as a full-size screen.
• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.
Note
• If the file number is changed, the
Palmcorder cannot read the file data.
• This product is compliant with DCF
(Design rule for Camera File System).
Images saved on the Memory Card
using other Digital Still Cameras that are
compliant with DCF can be viewed on
this product.
Rotate JOG KEY to select BACK
(previous image), MULTI (Multi Image
screen), or NEXT (next image).
Warning
• While “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed, DO
NOT turn off the Palmcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory.
• Press (M-STOP) to return to the
Multi Playback screen.
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Card Features
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Delete Specific Images
You can delete unwanted images and
increase the remaining image memory.
Warning:
Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
1
Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to
unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
• “PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” is
displayed for 10 seconds.
DELETE PAGE
Delete specific images from a page.
DELETE ALL
Delete all images. (p. 52)
2
3
Press (M-PLAY) to display the Multi
playback screen.
• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.
FORMAT
Delete all data. (p. 53)
3, 4, 5
Press (M-DEL) to display the
DELETE menu, then rotate and press
JOG KEY to select PAGE .
JOG KEY
1POWER
M-CARD
Lock
• DELETE PAGE menu is displayed.
3M-DEL
2
M-PLAY 4
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
and set the image to be deleted.
• The selected image is underlined in
pink.
M-STOP
5
Rotate JOG KEY to select YES , and
press JOG KEY to delete the selected
image.
• To cancel delete, press (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
• “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen
during deletion.
Warning
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Palmcorder or unplug the AC
Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
• To delete other images, repeat
steps 4~5.
51
Card Features
Delete All Image Pages
You can delete all images from the Memory
Card easily with this operation.
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Warning:
Once deleted, images cannot be restored.
1
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51.
2
Press (M-DEL) to display the
DELETE menu. Then, rotate and
press JOG KEY to select ALL .
2, 3
JOG KEY
• The screen below is displayed.
• To cancel delete, press (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
2M-DEL
3
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
YES .
• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed on the
screen, and then “NO PICTURE” is
displayed.
M-STOP
• Press (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen.
(p. 48)
Warning
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug
the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
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Card Features
Format the Memory Card
You can easily format your Memory Card
using this operation.
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Warning:
Formatting permanently removes all image
data.
1
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51.
2
Press (M-DEL) to display the
DELETE menu, then rotate and press
JOG KEY to select FORMAT .
2, 3
JOG KEY
• The screen below is displayed.
• To cancel format, press (M-STOP)
or rotate and press JOG KEY to
select NO.
2M-DEL
3
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
YES .
• “PLEASE WAIT” is displayed on the
screen as all image data is deleted
from Memory Card. Deletion is
complete when “NO PICTURE” is
displayed.
M-STOP
Warning
• While deleting image, DO NOT turn off
the Palmcorder or unplug the AC
Adaptor (supplied) because this
will cause irreversible damage to the
memory, resulting in reduced image
storage capacity.
• Press (M-STOP) to return to the
Card PhotoShot REC Mode screen.
(p. 48).
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Card Features
DPOF Setting
You can select the images to be printed,
the number of prints, and other
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
print-related information (DPOF setting) on
a Memory Card. “DPOF” stands for Digital
Print Order Format, and since printing data
can be added to images on the Memory
Card, the Memory Card can be used with
any system that provides DPOF.
1
2
Do steps 1 and 2 on page 51.
Press MENU to display the CARD
SETTING menu screen.
VARIABLE:
3
Rotate JOG KEY to select DPOF , then
press JOG KEY to select ON.
You can select images recorded on the
Memory Card and set the number of prints
desired.
ALL1:
The number of prints recorded on the
Memory Card is collectively set to 1.
ALL0:
4
5
Rotate JOG KEY to select VARIABLE ,
then press JOG KEY to select ON.
• DPOF SETTING menu screen is
displayed on the screen.
The currently set number of prints is set
to 0.
3, 4, 5, 6
JOG KEY
Rotate and press JOG KEY to select
the picture.
• The selected image is underlined in
green.
6• The cursor moves to “D-000”.
Rotate and press JOG KEY to set the
number of prints.
• The “ ” mark is displayed.
2MENU
The “ ” mark indicates pictures for
which 1 or more prints have been set.
• When printing one each of all the
pictures, select “ALL1”; if not all the
pictures are printed, select “ALL0”.
7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the other
pictures.
Print mark is based on DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).
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Transferring Your Images (Windows)
You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer).
System Requirements (for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/PHOTOVU
MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System/ArcSoft Software)
• 235 MB minimum available hard disk space (for
ArcSoftSoftware)
• IBM PC/AT or compatible
• PentiumllProcessor: 266 MHz or more
• RAM: 64 MB or more
• High color (16 bit) or more (for ArcSoft Software)
• Video card that supports 16 bit color at
800 x 600 monitor resolution (for Palmcorder
USB Device Driver, PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™System, andPalmcorderFile
Converter)
• CD-ROMdrive(forinstallation)
• Mouse or other pointing device
• Windows95 (for ArcSoft Software only)/98SE/
Me/2000/XP preinstalled PC with USB port
• 2 MB minimum available hard disk space
(for Palmcorder USB Device Driver)
• 15 MB minimum available hard disk space (for
PHOTOVU/MPEG4MovieMessenger™
System)
• 10 MB minimum available hard disk space
(forPalmcorderFileConverter)
• Minimum 120 MB of free hard disk space for
Motion picture transfer from DV tape to PC (for
PHOTOVU/MPEG4MovieMessenger™
System)
• Microsoft® Windows Media™ Player 6.4 (for
Windows 2000 users: Microsoft® Windows
Media™ Player 7.1) or newer
(forPHOTOVU/MPEG4MovieMessenger™
System)
* If Windows Media Player 6.4 (for
Windows 2000 users: Windows Media
Player 7.1) or newer is not installed in your PC,
Please download and install Windows Media
Player from the Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
*Satisfy the conditions recommended by Microsoft for Windows XP.
Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera/SD Drive
Install Palmcorder USB Device Driver.
You can transfer motion/still picture to your PC using Movie Messenger, Web Camera or
SD Drive via USB. Using this driver allows data communication between the Memory
Card and PC.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Install PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
You can transfer motion/still picture to your PC from DV tape via USB and i.LINK.
Palmcorder File Converter
Install File Converter.
You can convert the JPEG data of your PC into the DCF (Design rule for Camera File
System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. Using this driver allows
data communication between the Memory Card and PC.
ArcSoft Software*
Install ArcSoft Software 2002.
PhotoImpression 3.0:
Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch
or add special effects to any image. Also offers creative
solutions for making greeting cards, and calendars.
Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines
multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.
Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and
effortlessly to create a collage or photo album, all on one
page.
Panorama Maker 3.0:
PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro:
PhotoBase 3.0:
Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic
files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.
You can edit still picture using the software.
* For information on ArcSoft Software:
TEL
FAX
: 1-510-440-9901
: 1-510-440-1270
Web Site
E-mail
: www.arcsoft.com
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Transferring Your Images (Windows)
Software Installation (Windows 95 (for ArcSoft Software only/
98SE/Me/2000/XP)
Caution
• Please install Palmcorder USB Device Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder and
your PC using USB Cable. Once Palmcorder USB Device Driver is installed, you must
restart your computer for installation to take effect.
• Restarting the computer not only applies to Driver installation, but must be done
whenever “Restarting Windows” is displayed after software or driver install/uninstall.
1
2
3
Turn on the PC (Personal Computer) and start up Windows.
Insert the supplied Software CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
Click the icon you want to install. Please install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver
first and follow the instructions listed under “Caution”.
Palmcorder USB Device Driver
• For Movie Messenger
• For Web Camera
• For SD Drive
: Click
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System
: Click
: Click
: Click
Palmcorder File Converter
ArcSoft Software
4
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
Note
• If a window does not appear automatically, click the “Start” button on your desktop and
then click “Run”. When the Run box is open, type in “D:\InstMenu.exe” where “D:” is the
drive letter of your CD; then click “OK”.
• If you attempt to install the next Software before the previous Software installation is
completed, “Error” may appear. In this case, click [OK] and install the next Software from
the menu.
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Transferring Your Images (Windows)
Notes on PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System operation
• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System, do not connect the i.LINK and
USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time.
• Make sure Palmcorder power is not shut off during use as your PC system may become
unstable. Therefore, the AC Adaptor should be used as the power source. (Be
especially careful when recording in M-CARD or CAMERA mode as the power
eventually shuts off automatically if a tape is inserted.)
• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System, if the play, stop, fast forward,
and rewind functions are operated using the Palmcorder buttons, the image may not be
captured properly. Use Palmcorder Operation Buttons displayed on the PC screen.
UninstallingApplicationSoftware
[ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ]
1
2
3
Click “Start,” “Settings,” and
“Control Panel.”
Double-click on “Add/Remove
Programs” in the “Control Panel.”
Select the application software you
want to remove, and then click [Add/
Remove].
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Connection(forPHOTOVU/MPEG4MovieMessenger™System)
2
USB Terminal
USB Terminal
USB Cable
(supplied)
3
1
2
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
For Windows XP users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen of Windows is displayed.
The following message
been performed at our manufacturer.
is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
2
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
1
2
3
Note
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
58
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
For Windows 2000 users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
Note
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
For Windows 98SE/Me users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Note
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Running the PHOTOVU/
MPGE4MovieMessenger™
System*
Before you begin
• Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11)
* PHOTOVU: You can transfer Still images
from your Palmcorder tape to a PC.
MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System:
You can transfer Motion images from your
Palmcorder tape to a PC.
1
Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
2
3
4
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied) or
DV interface Cable (i.LINK) (not
supplied). (pp. 58, 59, 72)
Click on “Start,” “(All) Programs,”
“Panasonic,” “MPEG4
MovieMessenger System 1.00,” then
“MovieMessenger.”
“PHOTOVU/MPEG4 MovieMessenger
System 1.00” is opened.
Note
Refer to Help for information about
application operations and Error
messages.
How to insert the USB Cable or
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
How to remove the USB Cable
or DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
A
AClose the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
BSet Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
BMessenger™ System.
Remove the USB Cable or DV
using the USB Cable (supplied) or
Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the
CDV interface Cable (i.LINK).
While PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System is running,
do not perform the following operations...
Start up the PHOTOVU/MPEG4
Movie Messenger™ System.
CPalmcorder.
Set Palmcorder POWER to OFF.
The PC system may become unstable.
• Change the screen area or color pallet in the Display Properties window.
• Turn the Palmcorder power switch ON or OFF while connecting the Palmcorder to your
PC using the USB Cable or DV Interface Cable (i.LINK).
• Change the Palmcorder power switch (VCR/CAMERA).
*You must first close the application.
• Connect/disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK).
• Connect/disconnect the USB Cable.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Before you begin
Using Tape Image Data (USB)
• Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(pp. 58, 59)
By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the USB Cable, you can transfer Motion
images and Still images saved on the DV
Tape directly to your PC.
• Turn your PC on. (p. 58)
• Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
Note
• Detail mode cannot be used with a USB
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System.
connection.
• Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or
this application may shutdown during
image capture.
Note
• When the USB Cable is connected,
the input display will automatically
become USB. If it is not USB, please
confirm the connection. Then, close
and restart the software.
3Movie Capture
2
Click (PLAY) on PC screen to
playback the DV tape.
• The playback screen cannot be
viewed on the PC. Please use the
LCD monitor on the Palmcorder for
confirmation.
3Still
Capture
USB
To capture Motion images
3
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
start point you wish to capture a Motion
image.
• “Now capturing a movie” is displayed.
4STOP 2PLAY
4
Click STOP to end capture.
• “Now Searching...” is displayed.
• The DV Tape is rewound to the point
at which the capture was started. The
Motion image is then transferred to the
PC.
• “Data transfer is now in progress” is
displayed on the PC screen.
• The maximum capture time is approx.
30 seconds. Capture stops
automatically at the end of 30
seconds.
To capture Still images
Note
3
Click on [Still Capture] at the
point you wish to capture an image.
• Repeat step 3 to continue capturing
images.
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, and you can playback the
saved images on the View Manager.
(p. 62)
• Motion images cannot be captured if
data contains the following...
• A change between 12 bit and 16 bit.
• A change between SP and LP mode.
• During transfer to the PC, the Motion
images will not be displayed on the PC
screen.
• Transfer takes from about 30 to 50
seconds for every 1 second of the Motion
image when using USB connection.
5
To capture other Motion images, repeat
steps 3~4.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Playing back the saved
Motion and Still images
You can play back the saved Motion images
and Still images (p. 61) for confirmation.
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
Click [View Manager] to display the
2VideoGift
View Manager screen.
To view Motion images
4
Click on [Movie].
• The first frame of each Motion image
will be displayed as a list.
5
Double click on the desired Motion
image to display the playback screen.
• Click
to start Motion image
playback.
3View
Manager
4All
4Picture
Note
• You can also playback a motion
image by simply pointing at the
thumbnail with your mouse. Duration
Rec Time, and size are displayed as
well. (Only size for still images.)
To view Still images
4Movie
4
Click on [All] or [Picture] to display
All:
5the Still image list.
Double Click on the desired image to
Still image, Motion image and Sound data
are displayed.
Picture:
open it.
Still image data (*.BMP, *.JPG) is
displayed.
Movie:
Motion Image data (*.AVI, *.WMV) is
displayed.
Sound:
Sound image data (*.WAV) is displayed.
For Internet:
The data (*.WMV, *.JPG) is displayed.
Note
• If the image cannot be opened, please
refer to the software Help menu.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
VideoGiftScreen
You can use these features using the
VideoGift Screen.
14
1
2
3
4
5
9
15
16
10
11
12
13
6
7
8
17
Settings
You can open the “Compression
Settings” screen. (p. 68)
Slider
1
10
Drag the pointer of the playback start
position.
E-mail
Movie Mode
2
3
11
12
You can attach the compressed image
to your e-mail.
You can display motion images.
Open Movie
You can open folders containing video
files (*.AVI, *.WMV).
Uploader
You can upload edited moving images
and still images to the PictureStage
home page.
Open Audio
4
5
You can open folders containing audio
files (*.WAV). Valid only when the file
is opened in the VideoGift screen.
13
Exit
Exits VideoGift screen.
14 Still Mode
You can display still images.
View Manager
You can open the View Manager
screen.
Org. View
You can play original moving image:
(Uncompressed moving image.)
15 Slider
When several still images are opened
6
7
in the VideoGift screen, a slide show of
the images can be done.
Add Image
You can open the folder containing a
desired still image to add images.
Slide Edit
A collection of still images can be
edited as a slide show.
Save
16
17
You can save the compressed images
(*.WMV) to your hard disk.
Preview
You can preview the compressed
motion image.
8
9
Slider
Drag the pointer of the playback end
position.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Using the VideoGift Screen
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
2
3
Click [View Manager] to display the
View Manager screen.
VideoGift
Using a Motion Image on the
VideoGift Screen
4
Click on [Movie] to display a Motion
Click on [Movie Mode] on the
Select the Motion image from the
View Manager screen, then drag and
drop the image to the “VideoGift”
screen.
5image list on the View Manager screen.
6VideoGift screen.
3View
Manager
• By clicking [Open Movie], you can
add the saved motion images on your
PC hard disk. You can also select the
file by dragging and dropping from
Windows Explorer.
4Picture
4All
4Movie
• You can use the VideoGift features
(p. 63) on the VideoGift screen.
Using a Still Image on the
VideoGift Screen
4
Click on [All] or [Picture] to display a
Still image list on the View Manager
5screen.
Click on [Still Mode] on the VideoGift
6screen.
Select the Still image from the View
Manager screen, then drag and drop
the image to the “VideoGift” screen.
• When clicking [Add Image], you can
add the saved still images on
5Still Mode
your PC hard disk.
5Movie Mode
• If selecting a frame from a motion
image, See “Selecting a Frame from
a Motion Image” on page 69.
• You can use the VideoGift features
(p. 63) on the VideoGift screen.
6
6Open Movie
Add Image
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Setting the Mail Software
It is possible to set the mail software to
start up automatically when [E-Mail] of
VideoGift is clicked.
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
Note
VideoGift screen.
The e-mail Software must support MAPI
(Messaging Application Programming
Interface).
Below are some e-mail Software programs
which support MAPI:
Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Outlook
Express, Netscape Messenger:
• Outlook(R) Express 5x, Outlook97,
Outlook98, Outlook2000
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
4
Click [Settings] to display the
Compression Settings/Mailer Settings
screen.
• Outlook Express 4x
• Other MAPI applications [Netscape(R)
Messenger 4.5x, and so on]
Click
to set the mail software.
1
• The mail software installed in the
computer will be displayed.
• You can select Outlook Express or
other software.
Note
• If selecting software other than
Outlook Express and Microsoft
Outlook, click [Other]. From the file
dialog box, select the executable file
(*.exe) of the mail software
application and then click [Open].
5
Click [Settings] to close the
Compression Settings/Mailer Settings
screen.
1
3, 5Settings
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Attaching captured Motion and
Still images to your e-mail
You can transfer and compress your
Motion images as attachments to your
e-mail easily.
Before you begin
• Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(pp. 58, 59)
• Turn your PC on. (p. 58)
• Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
2VideoGift
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
Attaching Motion images to e-mail
3
Repeat steps 4~6 on page 64 to
select a Motion Image.
• If sending a portion of a Motion
image, see “Sending a Portion of a
Motion Image” on page 67.
4, 4E-Mail
• To compress a Motion image, see
“Setting the Size and Quality of
Motion and Still Image” on page 68.
4
Clicking on [E-Mail] will convert the
selected image to WMV format.
Note
• Follow the instructions as they appear
on your PC screen.
Attaching Still images to e-mail
3
Repeat steps 4~6 on page 64 to
select a Still Image.
• To compress a Still image, see
“Setting the Size and Quality of
Motion and Still Image” on page 68.
Note
• Refer to Help for information about
application operations and Error
messages.
• If your e-mail software is not supported by
MAPI, pressing the [E-Mail] button will
automatically open the folder containing
the compressed file. To attach, drag and
drop the file into your e-mail.
4
Clicking on [E-Mail] will convert the
selected image to WMV format.
Note
• Follow the instructions as they appear
on your PC screen.
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Sending a Portion of a Motion
Image
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
Select a Motion image. (Continue with
steps 4~6 on page 64 to specify
4the portion to be played.)
to start position.
to end position.
1
2
5Drag pointer
1
2
6Drag pointer
Click [Preview]. (To set size/quality,
7E-Mail
do steps 4 and 5 on page 68.)
• To save the image to your PC, click
[Save].
6Preview 7Uploader
7
Click [E-Mail] and then send the
e-mail message or click [Uploader]
to upload to the PictureStage Home
Page. (pp. 66, 70)
Slide-ShowEdit
A collection of still images can be edited as
slides.
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to run
the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
4Slide Edit
3Select the Still images.
(See steps 4~6 on page 64.)
• The selected Still images are
displayed on the VideoGift screen.
4Click on [Slide Edit] on the VideoGift
screen.
• The “Slide-show Edit” screen is
displayed.
5Edit slides.
• Use “Help” for detailed instructions.
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Setting the Size and Quality
of Motion and Still Image
1
2
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
5
5
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
Select a Motion or Still image.
(See steps 4~6 or 4~6 on page 64.)
• The selected Motion or Still image is
displayed on the VideoGift screen.
4Settings
6E-Mail
6
Preview6Save 6Uploader
4
5
Press [Settings] to display the
“Compression Settings” screen.
Size of Compressed File
Set the Image Size and Quality.
• See “Size of Compressed File” to the
left.
Image
Quality
Image Size
352 x 288 pixels 176 x 144 pixels
High
Normal
Low
3000 KB/min 1000 KB/min
2000 KB/min
1000 KB/min
600 KB/min
360 KB/min
6
Click [Save] to save the compressed
image to your PC.
Click [Preview] to view the
compressed Motion Image.
Click [E-mail] to send the e-mail
message.
Click [Uploader] to upload to the
PictureStage Home Page.
Image Size
You can select the image size
(352 x 288 or 176 x 144).
1
2
1
2
Quality
You can select the image quality
(High, Normal, Low).
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Selecting a Frame from a
MotionImage
This screen is displayed when an
individual frame from a moving image file is
to be added as a still image.
1
2
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
4
Click [View Manager] to display the
View Manager screen.
2VideoGift
Click on [Movie] to display a Motion
image list on the View Manager
screen.
5
6
Click on [Still Mode] on the VideoGift
screen.
Select the Motion image from the
View Manager screen, then drag and
drop the image to the “VideoGift”
screen.
3View
• The “Select Frame” screen is
displayed.
Manager
4Movie
7
Drag the pointer
desired frame.
to select a
1
1
8
9
Click [OK].
Click [Save] to save the compressed
image to your PC.
5Still Mode
Click [Preview] to view the
compressed Motion Image.
Click [E-mail] to send the e-mail
9E-Mail
9
Preview9Save 9Uploader
message.
Click [Uploader] to upload to the
PictureStage Home Page.
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System
Before you begin
Uploading the image to
PictureStage Home Page*
You can upload edited moving images and
still images to the PictureStage Home
Page.
• Attain internet access.
• Before using this feature, you must
become a registered member of
PictureStage. For details on installation,
settings, etc., please visit
http://www.piturestage.com/
(current as of Dec. 28, 2001).
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
2Messenger™ System.
Click [VideoGift] to display the
VideoGift screen.
• The image captured last is displayed
in the VideoGift screen.
Caution for Windows 2000 users
• If warning indication is displayed,
please see page 89.
3
4
Select a Motion or Still image to
upload to PictureStage Home Page.
(See steps 4~6 or 4~6 on page 64.)
• The selected Motion or Still image is
displayed on the VideoGift screen.
• If editing the image, see “Sending a
Portion of a Motion Image”, “Setting
the Size and Quality of Motion and
Still Image”, “Slide-Show Edit” on
pages 66 and 67.
4Uploader
Click on [Uploader] on the VideoGift
screen.
• The “Converting animation.” screen is
displayed.
• When you click the [Uploader],
PictureStage Uploader opens, and a
temp folder containing WMV
(compressed) files opens at the same
time. Files can be dragged and
dropped from this folder.
(Continued on next page.)
* PictureStage Home Page
PictureStage is a service whereby, through the uploading of images captured on this
unit to the internet, data can be stored, albums can be created, images can be
voluntarily and freely shared and exchanged with a third party, etc.
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5
Click [Upload To Photo Album] to
upload the Still Image or [Upload To
Video Album] to upload the Motion
Image.
• The “PictureStage Video (Image)
Uploader” screen is displayed.
6• Click [Exit] to exit uploader.
Enter your login ID and password,
and then click [Continue].
• Click [Free Sign up] if you have no
login ID. The PictureStage Home
Page opens and there you can
get a login ID and password.
7
Click [View Manager] to display the
View Manager screen, and then click
[for internet] on the View Manager
screen to display files that can be
uploaded.
• You can select the image from the
View Manager screen, then drag and
drop the image to the PictureStage
Image (Video) Uploader screen.
Note
• You can also drag and drop files from
Windows Explorer.
• You can also drag and drop files from
temp folder.
8
Click [Upload to PictureStage.com]
on the PictureStage Uploader to
upload the files.
• For details on PictureStage Uploader,
see the PictureStage Uploader
operating manual.
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TransferringYour Images (i.LINK) (Windows)
PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface
Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of editing
software companies including Canopus and Pinnacle.
Using products from these companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the
DV interface (i.LINK).
For more detailed information regarding editing software products
from these companies, please visit their websites at:
www.justedit.com
www.pinnaclesys.com
PC Connector
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK)
Connector
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(6-to-4 pin) (not supplied)
Note
• PC must be equipped with an i.LINK terminal.
• During Palmcorder playback, do not disconnect the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) or turn
the Palmcorder off as this may cause a PC hang-up error.
• For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System, do not use 2 i.LINK terminals on
your PC at the same time.
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System i.LINK (DV) operates normally with
Windows 98SE or later operating system.
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System i.LINK connection may not work with
some DV Interface boards. In this case, use the software included with the board.
• 1394 (i.LINK) interface must conform to OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface
Specification).
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PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK)
Before you begin
Using Tape Image Data
• Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 11)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(p. 72)
By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK), you can
transfer Motion images and still images
saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC.
• Turn your PC on.
• Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR.
• Run the Software after the DV
Interface Cable (i.LINK) has been
connected to the Palmcorder.
Note
• If PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™
System does not work, please refer to
note on page 72.
• Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or
this application may shutdown during
image capture.
1
Repeat steps 1~4 on page 60 to
run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System.
Note
3Normal
• When the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
is connected, the input display will
automatically become DV. If it is not
DV, please confirm the connection.
Then, close and restart the software.
• When using Windows XP, “Windows
Movie Maker” may open
4Movie
Capture
automatically. If so, close “Windows
Movie Maker“ and “Movie
Messenger”, and open “Movie
Messenger” again.
DV
2
Click (PLAY) button on PC screen
to playback the DV tape.
• Please use the LCD monitor on the
Palmcorder or PC screen for
confirmation.
STOP
2PLAY
To capture Motion images
[When selecting Normal]
3
4
Click on [Normal] .
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
point you wish to capture a Motion
image. Click on [STOP] to end capture.
• The image is transferred to the PC in
real time.
• The maximum capture time is approx.
3 minutes.
• When capturing data containing
changes between 12 bit and 16 bit
and/or between SP and LP mode, a
separate file will be made for each
mode.
• Please refer to pages 61~71 for other
functions.
(Continued on next page.)
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3Normal
3, 3Detail
[When selecting Detail]
Note
• Detail mode lets you specify the start and
end frames for the video segment you
want to capture and save.
4Movie
Capture
4Still
Capture
3
4
Click on [Detail].
DV
Click on [Movie Capture] at the
point you wish to capture a Motion
image.
• The screen to select the start frame is
displayed.
6STOP
5
Select the start frame for the
segment to be captured select one
frame, and click [Select].
• “Now Searching...” is displayed, and
the DV tape is rewound to the point
at which the capture was started.
• “Now capturing a movie.” is
displayed.
5, 7, 5Select
6
7
Click on [Stop] to end capture.
• The screen to select the end frame is
displayed.
Select the end frame for the segment
to be captured select one frame, and
click [Select].
• “Saving a file...” is displayed.
• The image is transferred to the PC in
real time.
To capture Still images
[When selecting Detail]
To capture Still images
[When selecting Normal]
3
4Click on [Detail].
Click on [Still Capture] at the point
3
4
Click on [Normal].
you wish to capture images.
• The screen to select frames is
displayed.
Click on [Still Capture] at the point
you wish to capture an image.
• Repeat step 4 to continue capturing
images.
5
Select the frame for the segment to be
captured select frames, and click
[Select].
• Repeat steps 4 and 5 to continue
capturing images.
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, and you can playback the
saved images on the View Manager.
(P. 62)
• Captured Still images are saved to
the PC, and you can playback the
saved images on the View Manager.
(P. 62)
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Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive
Connection (for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive)
2
USB Terminal
USB Terminal
USB Cable
3
(supplied)
1
Turn on your PC.
2
Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
For Windows XP users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen of Windows is displayed.
The following message
been performed at our manufacturer.
2
is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
1
2
3
Note
• When connecting for the first time using Windows XP, the OS installation CD may be
required.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
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Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive
For Windows 2000 users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
• The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
Note
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
For Windows 98SE/Me users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CONNECT WITH PC” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Note
• For extended use, the AC Adaptor should be used as a power source.
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Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive
Before you begin
• Install the Palmcorder USB Device
Driver. (p. 56)
Using Memory Card Image
Data
By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with
the USB, you can transfer Still images
saved on the Memory Card directly to your
PC.
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
• Make Palmcorder-PC connections.
(pp. 75, 76)
• Turn your PC on. (p. 75)
For Windows 98SE/Me/2000
users
1
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 75, 76)
• “PLEASE WAIT”, “CONNECT WITH
PC”, and “STORAGE” appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
2
3
Open My Computer.
Click [Removable Disk].
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
For Windows XP users
1
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 75, 76)
• The “Removable Disk” screen is
displayed.
• “PLEASE WAIT”, “CONNECT WITH
PC”, and “STORAGE” appears in
the EVF or the LCD monitor.
2
Click on [Open folder to view files
using Windows Explorer] and then
[OK].
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
Note
• Please do not change file or folder names
on the PC. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Palmcorder.
• When “ACCESS” is displayed in the
EVF or LCD monitor, please do not
remove the Memory Card or USB Cable,
or turn off the power as data may be
damaged.
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Palmcorder File Converter
Using Palmcorder File
Converter
You can convert the JPEG data of your PC
into DCF (Design rule for Camera File
System) data, and transfer this data to your
Palmcorder via USB.
1
2
Set Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC
using the USB Cable (supplied).
(pp. 58, 59)
3
4
Click on “Start,” “(All) Programs,”
“Panasonic,” “Palmcorder,” then
“File Converter 3.0.”
Select and click “To resize the
image” or “To convert format for
Panasonic Digital Palmcorder.”
• To resize the image:
The size of images captured with the
Palmcorder can be increased or
decreased to make them suitable for
Internet and E-mail use.
• To convert format for Panasonic Digital
Palmcorder:
Images can be converted to JPEG format
and to file names that can be played back
on the Palmcorder.
When selecting “To resize the
image”
5
Select the size for the image you
want to change. Then, click on
“File select” and select the file to be
converted.
Note
• When User Select is selected, you
can specify a size within a range of
2,048 x 1,536 ~ 64 x 48 pixels.
(Continued on next page.)
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Palmcorder File Converter
6
Select the folder to which the
converted file is to be saved.
• The Conversion results screen is
displayed.
7
Use “Help” for detailed instructions.
When selecting “To convert
format for Panasonic Digital
Palmcorder”
5
Select the file to be converted.
6
7
Select the drive to which the
converted file is to be saved.
• The Conversion results screen is
displayed.
Use “Help” for detailed instructions.
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Web Camera
Before Using Web Camera* Features
Web Camera*
MSN Messenger and NetMeeting are software that can be linked and used together.
Using the Palmcorder and the internet, you can communicate with others by having
picture and sound similar in fashion to a videophone.
Please read this first
• To use the Web Camera feature, Microsoft’s Windows Messenger,
MSN Messenger Service, and Windows NetMeeting are required.
• For this feature, both parties must have Windows XP.
For this feature, both parties must have Windows 98SE/Me/2000.
• MSN Messenger Service, Windows Messenger and Windows NetMeeting are
registered trademarks of America Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
• Communication quality and assured connectability are dependent upon the
congestion conditions of your internet provider and MSN Messenger Service, etc. This
product does not guarantee assured communication quality.
Conditions for Use
• You have direct dial-up connection capability to the internet.
Also, you and the other person(s) are in the same Network (LAN).
• Microsoft MSN Messenger Service 4.5 or newer/Windows NetMeeting 3.01 or newer is
installed.
For Windows xp users, Windows Messenger 4.5 or newer is installed.
• It is convenient if the person you want to access is already a registered member of
Windows Messenger or MSN Messenger Service.
For Windows XP users
ForWindows98SE/Me/2000
users
Connect the Palmcorder to the PC.
Connect the Palmcorder to the PC.
Connect to the provider with dial-up
network.
Connect to the provider with dial-up
network.
Connect to provider with exclusive
connection software.
Connect to provider with exclusive
connection software.
Windows Messenger is run.
Select the person to call (invite).
Start
MSN Messenger Service is run.
Select the person to call (invite).
NetMeeting runs.
Start
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Web Camera
Connection (for Web Camera)
Lch
(White)
To MIC Terminal
AV OUT
Audio
Adaptor
A/V Cable
(supplied)
(supplied)
USB
Terminal
1
USB Terminal
USB Cable (supplied)
1
2Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to CAMERA.
For Windows XP users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed.
The following message
is displayed. Even so, functionality confirmation has
2
been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Continue Anyway] and proceed.
Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
1
2
3
• “CONNECT WITH PC” and “WEB CAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor.
A gray box is also displayed. The image within the box can be used with
communication.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer
to “Tuning Wizard” on page 84.
Note
• When connecting for the first time using Windows XP, the OS installation CD may
be required. Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
4
Go to step 5 on page 82.
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Web Camera
For Windows 2000 users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “Found New Hardware” is displayed.
• “CONNECT WITH PC” and “WEB CAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor.
A gray box is also displayed. The image within the box can be used with
communication.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer
to “Tuning Wizard” on page 84.
• When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a
message, such as the one below, is displayed.
The following message is displayed.
Even so, functionality confirmation has been performed at our manufacturer.
Click [Yes] and proceed.
4
Go to step 5 below.
For Windows 98SE/Me users
3
Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied).
• “CONNECT WITH PC” and “WEB CAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor.
A gray box is also displayed. The image within the box can be used with
communication.
• Place the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture.
• To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer
to “Tuning Wizard” on page 84.
Note
• When connecting for the first time using Windows 98SE or Me, the OS installation
CD may be required.
4
5
Go to step 5 below.
Connect the A/V Cable (supplied) to the Audio Adaptor (supplied).
• For PCs with no built-in mic, connecting the A/V Cable (supplied) to the Audio
Adaptor (supplied), the Palmcorder replaces the mic.
• If the speaker and mic are in close proximity, howling may occur.
Note
• Do not disconnect the USB Cable while in use.
This could be a source of trouble. For more details, please read the respective Help
file.
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Web Camera (For Windows XP users)
For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only)
When Windows Messenger is newly installed or when run the first time, the following
settings become necessary. For more details, please read the respective Help file.
Note
• Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is
run.
Before you begin
• Be sure you have a dial-up connection.
• Referring to pages 81~82, connect the Palmcorder and PC.
Confirm that equipment is connected correctly by running the [Audio Tuning Wizard].
(p. 84)
Caution
• This feature can be used only if both parties have Windows XP.
For Windows Messenger, please refer to the Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
1
2
Turn on your PC.
Click on “Start,” “All programs,”
“Windows Messenger.”
• “Windows Messenger” screen is
opened.
3
Click on [About Windows
Messenger] in the [Help] menu.
• Confirm that your version is 4.5 or
newer.
Note
• If you have a version older than 4.5,
please download the latest version
(4.5 or newer) from the Microsoft
Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
• For download and installation
instructions, please refer to Help on
the Home Page.
4
The first time Windows Messenger is
run, etc., the Setup screen is
displayed.
Click [Click here to sign in].
Please carefully read the contents and
then proceed.
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Web Camera (For Windows XP users)
5
Type in your E-mail address and
password.
• You’ll need to get a hotmail address.
If you do not have one, click on
[Get a .NET Passport].
Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
There are times when a Version Upgrade
screen will be displayed. However, if you
are using Windows Messenger 4.5
or newer, there is no need to upgrade.
6
Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the
[Tools] menu.
Note
• You can set the volume for playback
or mic volume, etc.
• Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and
PC are connected correctly.
The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also.
7
Select [File] -> [Add a Contact] to
register the person you wish to access
in Windows Messenger.
• Please enter the same e-mail
address that the other person has
registered with Windows Messenger.
• After registering the e-mail address of
the person you wish to access, click
on [Send E-Mail] and have the person
register your e-mail address as well.
You cannot call a person who is
not signed-on to Windows
Messenger.
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Web Camera (For Windows XP users)
8
The person calling (inviting) side
Double-click a person to call from
those currently [on-line].
• “xxxx-conversation” screen is
displayed.
9
The person calling (inviting) side
Click [Start Camera] in the “xxx-
conversation” screen.
• A message inviting the other person
is displayed.
The invited person side
A message asking if the person
accepts or declines is displayed.
Click [Accept] on the screen.
• To ignore the invitation, click
[Decline].
10At this point you may proceed with a
voice/video conversation.
Note
• For other information about Windows
Messenger, please refer to Help.
11When access is finished, close
Windows Messenger, then set
Palmcorder POWER to OFF.
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
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Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users)
For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting
(Windows98SE/Me/2000)
When MSN Messenger Service is newly installed or when run the first time, the following
settings become necessary. For more details, please read the respective Help file.
Note
• Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is
run.
Before you begin
• Be sure you have a dial-up connection.
• Referring to pages 81~82, connect the Palmcorder and PC.
Confirm that equipment is connected correctly by running the [Audio Tuning Wizard].
(p. 87)
Caution
• For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting, please refer to the Microsoft
Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
1
2
Turn on your PC.
Download the latest version MSN
Messenger Service (4.5 or newer)
and Windows NetMeeting (3.01 or
newer) from the Microsoft Home Page:
http://www.microsoft.com/
http://www.msn.com/
• For download instructions, please
refer to Help on the Home Page.
3
Install the MSN Messenger Service.
4• Follow the instructions on the screen.
The first time MSN Messenger Service
is run, etc., the Setup screen is
displayed.
Click [Click here to sign in].
Please carefully read the contents and
5then proceed.
Type in your Sign-in name and
password.
• You’ll need to get a hotmail address.
If you do not have one, click on
[Get one here].
Please carefully read the displayed
contents and then proceed.
There are times when a Version Upgrade
screen will be displayed. However, if you
are using MSN Messenger Service 4.5
or newer, there is no need to upgrade.
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Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users)
6
Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the
[Tools] menu.
Note
• You can set the volume for playback
or mic volume, etc.
• Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and
PC are connected correctly.
The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also.
7
Select [Tools] -> [Add a Contact] to
register the person you wish to access
in MSN Messenger Service.
• Please enter the same e-mail
address that the other person has
registered with MSN Messenger
Service.
• After registering the e-mail address of
the person you wish to access, click
on [Send E-Mail] and have the person
register your e-mail address as well.
You cannot call a person who is
not signed-on to MSN Messenger
Service.
8
The person calling (inviting) side
Double-click a person to call from
those currently [on-line].
• “xxxx-conversation” screen is
displayed.
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Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users)
9
The person calling (inviting) side
Click [Start NetMeeting] in the “xxx-
conversation” screen.
The invited person side
The Instant Message screen appears
and a confirmation message is
displayed. Click on [Accept].
The NetMeeting screen is
automatically opened.
Note
The first time Windows NetMeeting is
run, etc., the Setup screen is
displayed. Please carefully read the
contents and then proceed.
The user information, etc. is input.
Following the directions, please
10cColimckploetne[tOheptsioenttsin]gisn.the [Tools] menu
to confirm Video Camera Properties.
• If Video is not recognized in Video
Camera Properties, select Control
Panel, System, Device Manager, and
finally Image Device for confirmation.
11 The invited person side
A message asking if the person
accepts or declines is displayed.
Click [Accept] on the screen.
• To ignore the invitation, click
[Decline].
12 The person calling (inviting) side
“Incoming-Call” screen is displayed.
13Click on [Accept].
The invited person side
The person calling (inviting) side
The real-time live picture displayed in
the video camera is displayed on both
yours and the other person’s window
screen.
Note
• If the picture is not displayed, click
several times on the screen.
• For other information about MSN
Messenger Service and Windows
NetMeeting, please refer to Help.
14When access is finished, close MSN
Messenger Service and Windows
NetMeeting, then set Palmcorder
POWER to OFF.
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable.
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Warning Indications
Windows2000
In Windows 2000, startup PHOTOVU/
MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System.
Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the
following type of error to occur. If so, please
perform the following instructions.
Download and install Media Player (7.1 or
newer), go to
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
mediaplayer (current as of Dec. 28, 2001).
• “Windows Media. com: Download” is
opened.
Click [Download Now!] on the screen.
• The “File Download” screen is displayed.
Then, follow the instructions on the
screen.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)
You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your Macintosh.
System Requirements
(for Built-in SD Drive/ArcSoft Software)
• USB Port
• Mac OS 9.0~9.1
• Mac OS 8.6~9.1 (for ArcSoft Software)
• iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh® G3 with
USB port or Power Mac™ G4
• RAM: 64 MB or more
• Mouse or other pointing device
• 210 MB minimum available hard disk
space (for ArcSoft Software)
• High color (16 bit) or more (for ArcSoft
Software)
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
* Even if system requirements are met, there is no guarantee that the included software
will work on all personal computers.
Connection
2
USB Terminal
USB Terminal
3
USB Cable
(supplied)
1
2
3
Turn on your PC.
Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD.
Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied).
Note
• For extended use, it is recommended to use the AC Adaptor as a power source.
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Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF before inserting a
recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49)
Using Built-in SD Drive
1
Set the Palmcorder POWER to
2M-CARD.
Connect the Palmcorder to your
Macintosh using the USB Cable
(supplied). (p. 90)
• “PLEASE WAIT”, “CONNECT WITH
PC”, and “STORAGE” is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
3
4
Double click the “Untitled” icon.
• You can view images stored on the
Memory Card and also save them to
your hard disk.
Follow the instructions as they appear
on your Macintosh section screen.
Note
• Please do not change file or folder names
on the PC. The images on the Memory
Card may not be able to be viewed on the
Palmcorder.
• When “ACCESS” is displayed in the
EVF or LCD monitor, please do not
remove the Memory Card or USB Cable,
or turn off the power as data may be
damaged.
ArcSoftapplicationsInstallation
• For information on ArcSoft applications:
TEL
FAX
: 1-510-440-9901
: 1-510-440-1270
1
2
Turn on the Macintosh.
Web Site : http://www.arcsoft.com
Insert the supplied Software
CD-ROM into the CD-ROM Drive.
3
4
Double click the “Panasonic” icon.
Double click the “ArcSoft” Folder.
Double click the “Panorama Maker
Installer,” “PhotoBase Installer,”
“PhotoImpression Installer,” and
“PhotoPrinter Pro Installer.”
5
Follow the instructions as they appear
on your Macintosh section screen.
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Palmcorder Accessory System
Accessory #
Description
Figure
Price
Call For
Pricing
AC Adaptor with AC Cable
and DC Cable
PV-DAC11A
800mAH / 1 h 30 min, Battery
Pack
$69.95
CGR-D08A/1B
1 600mAH / 3 h, Battery Pack
2 800mAH/ 5 h, Battery Pack
$99.95
CGR-D16A/1B
CGP-D28A/1B
$129.95
CGR-D53A/1K
$229.95
5 300mAH / 9 h, Battery Pack
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
(4-pin to 4-pin)
$55.00
$29.95
PV-DDC9
PV-DRC9
IR Remote Control
Carrying Case
PV-H150
$49.95
RP-SD064BPPA
RP-SD032BPPA
RP-SD016BPPA
64 MB SD Memory Card
32 MB SD Memory Card
16 MB SD Memory Card
Call For
Pricing
SD USB Reader/Writer
(compatible with
$79.95
$79.95
BN-SDCAPE/1B
BN-SDABPE/1B
MultiMediaCard)
SD PCMCIA Adaptor
(compatible with
MultiMediaCard)
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Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
1. Palmcorder Model #
2. Items Ordered
Accessory #
Description
Price Each
Quantity
Total Price
Subtotal
Your State & Local Sales Tax
Shipping & Handling
Total Enclosed
6.95
3. Method of payment (check one)
Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
VISA
Credit Card #
MasterCard
Discover
Expiration Date
Customer Signature
Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
(Please do not send cash)
4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
Ship To:
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms.
Phone #:
First
Last
Day
(
)
)
StreetAddress
City
Night
(
State
Zip
TO OBTAIN ANY OF OUR PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING:
VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER
OR
CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368
[6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME]
OR
MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE
20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032
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Notes On Operations
Before you begin
• Set POWER to OFF.
Replacing the Bulb
1
Insert a rigid wire, such as an
extended paper clip into point (A)
and lift cover up.
3
Replace bulb using a clean cloth or
tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.)
(A)
4
Replace lens cover.
2
Using Tweezers or needle-nose
pliers, carefully remove bulb.
• Take unit to servicenter if you need
assistance.
Note
• Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may
cause bulb to crack.
DANGER:
Use only replacement bulb (PART NO. LSLL0028) supplied by Panasonic to reduce risk
of fire. Handle new bulb with cloth or tissue as skin oils decrease bulb life. Remove lens
cover and allow bulb to cool before replacing to avoid possible burn hazard.
Notice
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 Electronics Industries Alliance:
<http://www.eiae.org.>
Concerning the Memory Card
(MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card)
• Model PV-DV202/PV-DV402 can be used with either a MultiMediaCard or a SD
Memory Card.
• Both of these exterior Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are
lightweight and removable.
• Both Memory Cards (MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card) are offered in a variety of
memory sizes, so you can purchase a higher capacity Memory Card if desired.
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Notes On Operations
ApproximateBrightnessValues
Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles
(1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than
0.5 footcandles (5 lx).
The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
NATURAL LIGHT
CONDITIONS
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT SOURCE
KELVIN COLOR
TEMPERATURE
COLOR TINT
MIXTURE
PALMCORDER
SETTINGS
(Amber Filter
Range)
• Fair weather, blue sky
— 10,000
— 8,000
• Color television
Bluish
• Slightly cloudy sky
• Cloudy or rainy sky
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
— 7,000
— 6,500
• Fluorescent lamp (Daylight)
• Camera flash bulb
• Sunlight in clear weather at
midday
— 6,000
— 5,500
— 5,000
- - -“OUTDOOR”
• Blue lamp for photography
• Average sunlight in clear weather
• Sunlight 2 hours after sunrise
and before sunset
— 4,500
— 4,000
— 3,500
• Fluorescent lamp (White)
• Normal flash bulb
Whitish
“AUTO”
• Fluorescent lamp (Off-white)
• Tungsten lamp for
photography
• Sunlight 40 min. after sunrise
and before sunset
— 3,200
— 2,800
- - -“INDOOR”
• Halogen lamp
• Iodine lamp
• Sunlight 30 min. after sunrise
- - - - - - - - - - - and before sunset
(Blue Filter
Range)
• Tungsten lamp
• Acetylene lamp
• Kerosene lamp
• Candlelight
Yellowish
Reddish
• Sunlight 20 min. after sunrise
and before sunset
— 2,000
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Specifications
Power Source:
Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery)
7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor)
AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V
Power Consumption:
Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W)
AC Adaptor : 18 W
1 W (when not in use.)
Digital Interface
Video Signal:
USB/i.LINK (IEEE1394)
EIA Standard (525 lines, 60 fields) NTSC color signal
2 rotary heads. helical scanning system
Video Recording System:
Audio:
12 bit (32 kHz) 4 tracks
16 bit (48 kHz) 2 tracks
Pick-Up System and Device:
Lens:
One integral color filter Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
10:1 zoom lens, F1:1.8 with auto iris control
Focal length: 3.6 mm - 36 mm
Power zoom function
Lens filter diameter: 43 mm
Viewfinder:
5.3 mm (0.21 inch) Liquid Crystal Electronic
Viewfinder
LCD Monitor:
63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV202)
88.9 mm (3.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display (PV-DV402)
Minimum Illumination Required: 5 lx (F1:1.8) 0.5 footcandles
0 lx (MAGICVU/0LUX ON) (PV-DV402 only)
MultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card
Memory (Still image)
640 x 480 pixels (NORMAL mode)
1,280 x 960 pixels (FINE mode)
Image Storage (supplied
8 MB Memory Card)
Approx. 70 images (NORMAL mode)
Approx. 30 images (FINE mode)
Image Format
JPEG (Design Rule for Camera File System)
32 °F~104 °F (0 °C~40 °C)
10 %~75 %
Operating Temperature:
Operating Humidity:
Weight:
Palmcorder: (PV-DV202/402)
0.58 kg
1.28 Ibs.
AC Adaptor: 0.16 kg
0.35 Ibs.
Dimensions:
Palmcorder: (PV-DV202/402)
88.5 (W) x 74 (H) x 185 (D) mm
3-1/2 (W) x 2-7/8 (H) x 7-5/16 (D) inch
AC Adaptor: 70 (W) x 45 (H) x 115 (D) mm
2-3/4 (W) x 1-3/4 (H) x 4-1/2 (D) inch
Weight and dimensions shown are approximate.
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Before Requesting Service
Cleaning Care for Video Heads
(a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not
require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads
may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged
tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING”
appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads
may require cleaning.
(b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning
be performed by a qualified service technician. Please contact
your nearest Panasonic Servicenter. An alternate solution is to
obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic
cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCLA). Be sure to follow the
cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the head
cleaning cassette could shorten video head life.
CloggedVideoHead
Use this cassette only when a head clogging symptoms occur.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
Tape Operations Caution
• When you go from function to function (PLAY, FF, REW etc.), please note that the unit
will not accept a new function operation until the previous operation is complete.
• The POWER Button and all function buttons, (PLAY, FF, REW, etc.) are only operational
after the tape has been completely loaded.
Lens Hood Area Operation Caution
When the following accessories are attached and the zoom is set to maximum wide
angle, the four corners of the sceen may appear darker:
• Wide or Telephoto conversion lens (optional).
• A filter (optional), etc. and then the lens hood.
• Two filters (optional).
Self Diagnostic System
If any of the following numbers appear on-screen, the camcorder may need service. Do
not remove the battery (if attached) and write down the displayed number on page 101.
Then, take the camcorder to a servicenter for repair.
Error No.
U11
Description
Card Error
U12
Card Error
U13
Card Error
U14
Card/Camcorder Dialogue Error
Card Access Error
Card Access Error
Error other than above
U15
U16
U30
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Before Requesting Service
If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct
yourself.
Check the list below for symptoms and corrections.
Symptom
Correction
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor...
• Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR
or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 32)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 99)
• Make sure the Battery is fully charged.
(p. 14)
• Make sure all necessary cables are
connected correctly and firmly. (p. 15)
• Make sure the Lens Cap is removed. (p. 18)
• Make sure the Power Source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
• Insert the cassette record tab up, window
side facing out. (p. 11)
Video cassette cannot be inserted...
Video cassette cannot be removed...
• Make sure the Power source is connected.
(pp. 14, 15)
• Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 99)
No operation starts when operation
buttons are pressed...
• Make sure the record tab is closed. (p. 7)
• Check the Battery Indication. (p. 112)
Recording cannot be done...
• Make sure FOCUS is set to AUTO. (p. 29)
• Make sure the unit is ON and set to
CAMERA mode. (p. 18)
Auto Focus does not operate...
Sound from microphone cannot be
monitored...
• Make sure the unit is set to REC or REC/
PAUSE mode.
• Make sure the Audio on the VCR MENU is
set to ST1. (pp. 44, 110)
Sound cannot be heard...
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.
Indications
Condition
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted,
“
” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for
5 seconds. Recording will not start.
If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with
the cassette sliding record tab opened, “ ” will flash and
“CHECK REC TAB” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not
start.
When Audio dub is performed and the recording in other than
NTSC format, “ ” will flash and “CANNOT REC” will appear for
5 seconds.
When the tape is about to end in REC mode, “
flash and “TAPE END” will appear for 5 seconds.
END” will
When an incompatible tape is detected, “INCOMPATIBLE
TAPE” will appear for 5 seconds.
If the video heads require cleaning, “NEED HEAD CLEANING”
will appear for 5 seconds.
When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode
(VCR1 or VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE (REMOTE)” appears
for 5 seconds. It also appears when the Palmcorder is first turned
on.
When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape,
“CANNOT REC LP-MODE” will appear for 5 seconds.
If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, “WARNING” will
flash, “DEW DETECTED” will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds.
In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your
Palmcorder is turned ON again.
When a battery recharge is necessary, “WARNING” will
flash, “LOW BATTERY” will appear, and the Palmcorder will
automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (p. 112)
When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, “CLOCK
BATTERY” will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery,
connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes
approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging.
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On-Screen Displays (OSD)
Indications
Condition
If you play a tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try
to copy copy-protected data, “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear.
When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full
Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT”
appears.
If the Palmcorder is in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA
mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected,
“DISCONNECT DV CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the DV
Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder.
In M-CARD mode, this display appears if the SD Memory Card
Lock Switch is in the Lock position.
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Request for Service Notice
Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice.
In the unlikely event this product needs
service.
Request for Service Notice:
• Please include your proof of purchase.
(Failure to due so will delay your repair.)
• To further speed your repair, please provide
an explanation of what is wrong with the unit
and any symptom it is exhibiting.
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 Self Diagnostic number
here. (p. 97)
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Limited Warranty
PanasonicConsumerElectronicsCompany,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation
of America, One Panasonic Way
PanasonicSalesCompany,
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel
Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
PANASONIC/QUASAR Video Products
LimitedWarranty
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the
Warrantor”) will repair or replace this product with new or refurbished parts or equivalent product, free of charge, in
the USA or Puerto Rico, in the event of a defect in materials or workmanship as follows (all time periods commence
from the date of the original purchase):
PRODUCT
PARTS
LABOR
CONTACTNUMBER
SERVICE
CAMCORDER
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT NINETY (90) DAYS
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In or Mail-In
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
-SIX (6) MONTHS
NINETY (90) DAYS
Carry-In or Mail-In
Carry-In or Mail-In
ONE (1) YEAR
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-272-7033
DVD/VCR DECK
ONE (1) YEAR, EXCEPT
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
CCD IMAGE SENSOR
-SIX (6) MONTHS
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
NINETY (90) DAYS
NINETY (90) DAYS
Carry-In or Mail-In
A/V MIXER
ONE (1) YEAR
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Carry-In: 21” CRT
and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In:
22” CRT and Larger
ONE (1) YEAR,
EXCEPT CRT
CRT-TWO (2) YEARS
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
TV/VCR, TV/DVD
TV/DVD/VCR
COMBINATION
In-Home or Carry-In
ONE (1) YEAR,
NINETY (90) DAYS
CRT - NINETY (90) DAYS
1-888-843-9788
TV/HDR
COMBINATION
EXCEPT CRT
CRT-TWO (2) YEARS
Batteries (if included) - New rechargeable batteries in exchange for defective rechargeable batteries for ten (10)
days. Non-rechargeable batteries are not warranted.
Tape (if included) - New video cassette tape in exchange for a defective video cassette tape for five (5) days.
Memory cards (if included) - Exchange defective item for new one for ninety (90) days.
In-home, carry-in or mail-in service, as applicable, in the USA can be obtained during the warranty period by
contacting a Panasonic Services Company (PASC) Factory Servicenter listed in the Servicenter Directory. Or call
toll free contact number listed above, to locate an authorized PASC Servicenter. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto
Rico can be obtained during the warranty period by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed
in the Servicenter Directory.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original
purchase is requires before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in materials and workmanship, which occur during normal use and
does not cover normal maintenance, including, but not limited to, video and audio head cleaning. The warranty does
not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor,
or failures which result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, modification,
faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal pickup, maladjustment of consumer
controls, improper operation, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning damage, commercial use such as
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a PASC
Factory Servicenter or a PASC authorized Servicenter, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGE TO RECORDING MEDIA) RESULTING FROM THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCTS, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THE WARRANTY. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which vary, from state to
state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the Consumer Affairs
Department at the Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company address above.
SERVICE CALLS WHICH DO NOT INVOLVE DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP
AS DETERMINED BY THE WARRANTOR, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, ARE NOT COVERED.
COSTS OF SUCH SERVICE CALLS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PURCHASER.
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Servicenter List
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 9 am-7 pm, EST.
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
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 )
Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032
(6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST)
(Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, Check)
Factory Servicenters Locations
CALIFORNIA
6550 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
GEORGIA
8655 Roswell Road
Suite 100
MINNESOTA
7850-12thAvenueSouth 13615 Welch Road
AirportBusinessCenter Suite 101
TEXAS
FarmersBranch,
TX75244
Atlanta, GA 30350
Bloomington,MN55425
800DubuqueAvenue
S. San Francisco,
CA 94080
ILLINOIS
OHIO
WASHINGTON
20425-84thAvenue
South
1709NorthRandallRoad 2236WaycrossRoad
3878 Ruffin Road
Suite A
San Diego, CA 92123
Civic Center Plaza
Forest Park, OH 45240
Elgin, IL 60123
Kent, WA 98032
MASSACHUSETTS
60 Glacier Drive
Suite G
PENNSYLVANIA
2221 Cabot Blvd. West
Suite B
FLORIDA
3700North29thAvenue
Suite 102
Westwood, MA 02090
Langhorne,PA19047
Hollywood, FL33020
HAWAII
99-859IwaiwaStreet
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Phone(808)488-1996
Fax(808)486-4369
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910
As of Sep. 2001
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido
Precauciones para su seguridad
ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS
ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A
LA HUMEDAD.
Mini
Su
Palmcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción
Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP).
Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e
Mini
inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca
.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al
usuario acerca de la presencia de tensión
sin aislación en el interior del producto, que
puede tener la intensidad suficiente como
para causar descargas eléctricas. Por lo
tanto, hacer contacto con cualquier pieza
en el interior de la unidad es peligroso.
PRECAUCIÓN
RIESGO DE DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA
NO ABRIR
PRECAUCIÓN: PARA REDUCIR EL RIESGO DE
DESCARGA ELÉCTRICA, NO QUITE LA
CUBIERTA (O PARTE POSTERIOR).
EL APARATO NO TIENE EN SU INTERIOR PIEZAS
QUE PUEDAN SER REPARADAS POR EL USUARIO.
SOLICITE TODA REPARACIÓN A PERSONAL DE
SERVICIO CUALIFICADO.
Este símbolo tiene por finalidad alertar al
usuario de la presencia de importantes
instrucciones de operación y
mantenimiento en la literatura incluida con
la unidad. Por lo tanto, lea detenidamente
la literatura incluida para evitar problemas.
La etiqueta de régimen está pegada en la base de la cubierta del cargador.
Este dispositivo cumple con la parte 15 de las Reglas del FCC. El funcionamiento está
sujeto a las dos siguientes condiciones: (1) Este dispositivo puede no causar
interferencias perjudiciales, y (2) este dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia
recibida, incluyendo interferencias que pueden causar un funcionamiento no deseado.
Nota:
Este equipo ha sido puesto a prueba y se encontró que cumple con la Parte 15
de las reglas del FCC. Estos limites están diseñados para proveer una
protección razonable contra interferencias cuando se opera en un ambiente
residencial.
Si este equipo causa interferencias en la recepción de radio o televisión, lo cual
se puede comprobar al apagar y encender el equipo, utilice el equipo en otra
ubicación y/o utilice un tomacorriente diferente al que está utilizando el receptor.
Si es necesario, consulte con el distribuidor o un técnico experto de radio/TV
para solicitar ayuda. Puede encontrar útil el folleto ‘Información sobre las
interferencias’ disponible en las oficinas regionales del FCC local.
Advertencia del FCC:
Para asegurar la conformidad continua del FCC, utilice solamente el cable de
interfaz blindado cuando conecte una cámara de video digital a una
computadora de acuerdo con las instrucciones incluidas aquí. También,
cualquier cambio sin autorización o modificaciones a este equipo anularían la
autoridad del usuario para operarlo.
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Antes de comenzar
• Cargue la battería. (Página 14.)
Inserte de la batería
Film de protección
Nota
2
1
• Retire la película
protectora antes de
utilizarlo.
1
Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia
arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada
con un clic.
InsertCassette
Esta videocámara contiene un sistema de ejecución fácil del cassette. Por
eso, es fácil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque esté montado sobre un
trípode. (Página 7.)
1
Presione LCD-OPEN y abra
completamente el monitor LCD.
2
Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la posición
VCR o CAMERA.
3
Deslice el interruptor de
expulsión de cinta (TAPE
EJECT) para abrir la tapa del
4compartimento del cassette.
Introduzca un cassette con
la parte de la ventana hacia
arriba.
5
Presione la marca PUSH TO CLOSE
(EMPUJAR PARA CERRAR) para
cerrar la tapa del compartimiento del
cassette.
• Asegúrese de que la
lengüeta de grabación esté
cerrada. (Página 7.)
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Grabación con la cámara
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abjerto, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente.
2
Ajuste el control lde ajuste
de visión según lo desee.
1
Ajuste el interruptor de
alimentación (POWER) a la
posición CAMERA.
Visor
180°
90°
Monitor LCD
4
Presione el botón de grabación/
pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la
grabación.
Vuelva a pulsar el botón de
grabación/pausa (REC/PAUSE) para
hacer una pausa en la grabación.
3
Presione el botón de apertura del
LCD (LCD-OPEN) para des bloquear
el monitor LCD. Balancée abriéndolo
completamente y ajuste el àngulo.
Para ver la reproducción en el LCD (pantalla
de visualización de cristal líquido)
Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente
abierto, el visor se DESACTIVA automáticamente.
Antes de comenzar
• Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 14.)
180°
90°
1
Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la
posición VCR.
2
3
Presione el botón de apertura del LCD (LCD-OPEN)
para des bloquear el monitor LCD. Balancée
abriéndolo completamente y ajuste el ángulo.
Presione el botón de
rebobinado (REW) para
rebobinar la cinta.
4
Presione el botón de
reproducción (PLAY)
5para reproducir la cinta.
Presione el botón de
parada (STOP) para
detener la reproducción.
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Antes de comenzar
Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria*
• Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 14.)
*Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Memoria SD (Pàgina 94.)
• Asegúrese de introducir la Tarjeta de memoria antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot.
(Página 48.)
A continuación se indican una lista de Tarjetas de Memoria soportadas por esta unidad.
Memory Card
Capacity
Tarjeta de memoria SD (RP-SD008BMKO)
8 MB
Tarjeta MultiMedia (Marca de fábrica SanDisk) 8 MB, 16 MB
Tarjeta de Memoria SD (opcional) (Página 92.) 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB
Botón para la protección de copia de la tarjeta de memoria SD
La tarjeta de memoria SD tiene un botón para la protección de copia. Deslice
el botón hacia la dirección de LOCK para prevenir una copia o cambio de la
estructura de la tarjeta.
Botón para la protección de copia
1
Ajuste el interruptor
de alimentación
(POWER) a la
2
3
Deslice el botón CARD EJECT
para abrir la tapa del
compartimiento de la tarjeta de
memoria.
posición OFF.
Introduzca la tarjeta de memoria
hasta que se coloque en su sitio
4con un clic.
Cierre la puerta de M-CARD.
Para quitar la tarjeta de memoria...
Presione aquí para guitar
la tarjeta.
Al insertar la tarjeta de
memoria
Acerca del seguro M-CARD
POWER
Seguro M-CARD
esquina recortada
Nota
Nota
• Deslizando el seguro M-CARD a la
posicion LOCK, evitara que POWER gire
por error a la posicion M-CARD al
cambiar POWER a CAMERA.
• Al insertar la tarjeta de memoria, insertela
con la esquina recortada hacia abajo tal
como se indica en la figura anterior.
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MENU OSD
Camera Mode Menu Screen
PROG. AE (p. 24)
4
5
6
To select one of the 5 Program AE
modes. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode.
1
CINEMA (p. 23)
When set to ON, you can record a
picture compatible with a wide-screen
TV equipped with an S2 picture
terminal.
2
3
REC-SPEED (pp. 7, 18)
SP:Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on a
80 minute tape.
4
5
AUDIO-REC (p. 44)
12 bit: The sound is recorded in the
12 bit/32 kHz mode.
16 bit: The sound is recorded in the
16 bit/48 kHz high-quality
mode.
7
8
6
7
INDEX
8
DAY:
An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording.
9
10
11
12
2 HOUR:An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after a lapse of more than
2 hours.
SHUTTER (pp. 20, 48)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
a visual shutter effect and click sound.
9
D.FUNCTION (pp. 41, 43)
To select one of the 10 digital
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
1
SELF-REC (p. 22)
10
NORMAL: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is the
same as it will be recorded.
MIRROR: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor is
horizontally reversed.
D.ZOOM (p. 40)
2
To select D.ZOOM1 (from 10X to 25X)
or D.ZOOM2 (from 10X to 700X).
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital zoom.
11
12
WIND-CUT (p. 31)
To reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone.
PROGRESSIVE (p. 20)
3
When set to ON, still pictures taken
with PhotoShot are recorded with a
higher resolution than with normal
PhotoShot.
ZOOM-MIC (p. 21)
When set to ON, the microphone’s
directional angle and sensitivity vary
according to the zoom operation.
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MENU OSD
REMOTE (p. 10)ly
13
14
VCR1: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1.
VCR2: To receive signals from
the Remote Control, set to
VCR2.
OFF: To prevent reception of
signals from the Remote
Control.
13
14
15
BEEP
Set to ON to hear beep when starting
and stopping camera recording or
when unusual conditions occur. To
cancel the beep, set to OFF.
16
17
18
19
Palmcorder will beep:
Once when you start recording
Twice when you stop recording
Repeatedly when warning of
unusual conditions.
(pp. 99, 100)
MAGICVU (PV-DV402 only)
(p. 25)
To select one of the 3 MagicVu
modes slide MAGICVU/0LUX Switch
to ON.
15
16
20
DISPLAY (p. 113)
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on
the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
C.RESET (p. 113)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
DATE/TIME (p. 112)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (p. 16)
When set to ON, the date and time
can be set on the screen.
17
18
19
20
21
22
LCD/EVF SETTING (p. 19)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness,
color level, and the EVF brightness.
TITLE (p. 27)
21
22
Photo Title is recorded.
MODE (p. 27)
To select one of the 2 Photo Title
modes.
109
MENU OSD
VCR Mode Menu Screen
REC-SPEED (p. 7)
SP: Normal recording speed
mode.
4
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape.
1
2
AUDIO-DUB (p. 44)
Set to AUDIO-DUB “ON” in the Menu
OSD to use the Audio Dub feature.
INDEX (pp. 36, 37)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
5
6
3
4
5
PHOTO: To search for Photo shot
pictures.
SCENE: To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
AUDIO (p. 45)
7
To select the desired audio playback
mode after performing audio dubbing
in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only).
6
7
8
9
ST1 : The original sound alone is
played back.
ST2 : The dubbed sound alone is
played back.
MIX : The original sound and the
dubbed sound are played back
together.
REMOTE (p. 10)
8
9
10
VCR1: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1.
VCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2.
OFF : To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.
B.SEARCH (Blank Search) (p. 33)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.
D.FUNCTION (p. 43)
To select one of the 6 digital
functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
1
10 SPEED (p. 38)
In Strobe Multi mode, used to select
the interval at which a succession of
still screens are captured from the
playback picture.
D.EFFECT (p. 43)
2
To select one of the 2 digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.
FAST : Every 0.3 seconds
NORM : Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW : Every 1.0 seconds
D.ZOOM (p. 41)
3
Set to ON to double the size of a
playback image. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
zoom.
110
MENU OSD
DISPLAY (p. 113)
11
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on the
LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
11
12
13
14
C.RESET (p. 113)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
DATE/TIME (p. 112)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (p. 16)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.
LCD/EVF SETTING
(p. 19)
12
13
14
15
15
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, color
level, and the EVF brightness.
M-CARD Mode Menu Screen
[ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ]
REC MODE (p. 48)
To select Photo Rec Mode.
DISPLAY (p. 115)
Select to OFF to cancel all Displays
on the screen.
1
2
1
DCF NO. (pp. 50, 115)
3
4
Select to OFF to cancel DCF (Design
rule for Camera File system) No. on
the screen.
[ Photo Play Mode Menu Screen ]
DPOF (pp. 54, 115)
2
3
When set to ON, information of the
image to be printed and the number of
prints desired (DPOF data) is written
to the Memory Card.
VARIABLE (p. 54)
4
5
6
7
When set to ON, you can select
images recorded on the Memory Card
and set the number of prints desired.
ALL1 (p. 54)
When set to ON, the number of prints
recorded on the Memory Card is
collectively set to 1.
5
6
7
ALL0 (p. 54)
When set to ON, the currently set
number of prints is set to 0.
111
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD
Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape.
CAMERA/VCRMode
i
j
h
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Battery Remaining
a
b
g
Date and Time Indication
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
FULL
As shown below, the date and time
indication changes each time DATE/TIME
is selected from the Palmcorder’s MENU
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111) or the DATE/
TIME Button is pressed on the remote.
EMPTY
Tape Remaining
(AY-DVM60EA)
(AY-DVM30EA)
R0:30
R1:00
R0:00
R0:00
DATE/TIME
• It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
OFF
DATE
CINEMA Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
c
Tape Speed Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP).
Digital Zoom and other Digital
h
i
d
Functions (Menu OSD: p. 108)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated.
MAGICVU (PV-DV402 only)
(Menu OSD: p. 109)
This display appears when MAGICVU
is set to ON.
Playback Effect (Menu OSD: p. 110)
This display appears when SEPIA or
MONO is selected in VCR menu.
e
MNL Indication (pp. 28~31)
This display appears when AUTO/
MANUAL is pressed to MANUAL.
j
Volume Display (p. 33)
f
The volume bar appears when the
volume of the built-in speaker is being
adjusted.
112
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
CAMERA/VCRMode
m
k
l
IMPORTANT NOTE:
WARNING Indication (pp. 99, 100)
The warning displays appear in the
EVF and the LCD monitor.
k
l
• Display must be set to ON for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications
to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel
when selected.
• C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY
is set to OFF and T.CODE.
Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code
The indication switches as shown
below when the desired “DISPLAY”
mode is selected from the menu.
(Menu OSD: pp. 109, 111)
• When OFF is selected, all displays
are turned off.
Tape Mode Indications
m
REC
Recording.
PHOTO
PAUSE
PhotoShot recording.
Paused during recording.
Playback.
LinearTime Counter
Memory Counter
Still.
Slow (forward).
Slow (reverse).
Frame Advance (forward).
Frame Advance (reverse).
Repeat Playback.
R
CHK
FF
REW
Recording Check.
Fast forward.
Rewind.
Time Code
Memory Counter M 0:00:00
FF Search.
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
previously set to M 0:00:00 during audio
dub, fast forward, or rewind.
REW Search.
Blank Search.
Index Search.
BLANK
SEARCH
Time Code 0h00m00s00f
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames = 1 second).
• This display cannot be reset.
113
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
CAMERA/VCRMode
n o
p q r
s
t
u
v w
y
x
Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 108)
This display appears when ZOOM-
MIC is set to ON.
Zoom Magnification Level (p. 40)
n
o
v
Digital EIS Indications (p. 42)
This display appears when EIS is
pressed.
Light Indication (p. 9)
This display appears when LIGHT is
set to ON.
w
x
Backlight Indication (p. 23)
This display appears when BACK
LIGHT is pressed.
p
WIND-CUT Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
This display appears when WIND-CUT
is set to ON.
PROGRAM-AE Indication (p. 24)
Manual Focus Indication (p. 29)
White Balance Indication (p. 28)
Shutter Mode Indication (p. 30)
Iris Indication (p. 31)
q
r
Progressive Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 108)
This display appears when
PROGRESSIVE is set to ON.
y
s
t
u
114
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications
PHOTO Mode
[ Photo Rec Mode ]
[ Photo Play Mode ]
d
e
f
c
a
b
g
a
h
[ Photo Play Mode ]
Image Page Remaining Indication
(p. 48)
Recording Mode
POWER is set to PICTURE.
c
• Image pages left in selected mode.
“000” flashes when memory is full.
• Memory capacity provided all
pictures are taken in the same mode:
“NORMAL” mode
Approx. 70 images
(Supplied 8 MB Memory Card)
“FINE” mode
Directly/Image Number
d
e
DCF NO. (Design rule for Camera
File system) Indication
(Menu OSD: p. 111)
Approx. 30 images
(Supplied 8 MB Memory Card)
DPOF Indication (p. 54)
f
g
Multi Image Playback page number
REC MODE
• NORMAL or FINE mode.
• Image Size:
b
Currently selected image is
underlined in green
h
“NORMAL” mode
640 x 480 pixels
“FINE” mode
1 280 x 960 pixels
115
Index of Controls
Front View
Built-in Twin
Capsule 2-Way
Microphone
System
MAGICVU/0LUX
(PV-DV402 only)
p. 25.
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
p. 8.
Lens
BATT RELEASE
pp. 14, 15.
Remote Sensor
p. 9.
Built-in Light
pp. 9, 94.
M-CARD Door
p. 13.
Side View
JOG KEY
pp. 16, 17.
M.FOCUS DIAL
p. 29.
External
Microphone Jack
(PV-DV402 only)
p. 44.
M-CARD EJECT
p. 13.
Built-in Speaker
p. 33.
POWER
(VCR•OFF•
CAMERA•M-CARD)
pp. 11, 12, 13.
Shoulder Strap
Attachment Ring
p. 8.
Hand Strap
p. 8.
M-CARD Lock
p. 13.
Rear View
TAPE EJECT
pp. 7, 11.
Cassette
Compartment
Cover
p. 7.
DV Input/Output
(i.LINK) Connector
pp. 47, 72.
LCD (Liquid
Crystal Display)
Monitor
DC IN Terminal
p. 15.
pp. 11, 12, 19, 32.
S-VIDEO Output
Connector
pp. 39, 46.
LCD-OPEN
pp. 11, 12, 19, 32.
USB Terminal
pp. 58, 75, 81.
116
Index of Controls
Rear View
Electronic
Viewfinder (EVF)
p. 12.
PHOTOSHOT
pp. 20, 48, 49.
POWER ZOOM
pp. 21, 40.
VOLUME
p. 33.
MENU
pp. 16, 17.
A/V Output
Connector
pp. 39, 81.
PHONE
Lens Cap
p. 8.
p. 32.
Top View
FOCUS
p. 29.
PAUSE
pp. 34, 45, 47.
CAMERA STILL
p. 26.
AUTO/MANUAL
pp. 28~31.
M-DEL
pp. 51, 52, 53.
PLAY
FADE
p. 25.
REC
pp. 12, 32.
M-PLAY
pp. 50, 51.
MULTI
p. 47.
LIGHT
p. 9.
p. 38.
STOP
pp. 12, 32.
M-STOP
pp. 50~53.
EIS
p. 42.
REW
FF
pp. 12, 32.
RECORDING CHECK
p. 22.
p. 34.
BACK LIGHT
p. 23.
Back View
UndersideView
Tripod
Receptacle
Vision
Adjustment Control
pp. 12, 18.
POWER Lamp
p. 18.
REC/PAUSE
pp. 12, 18.
117
Index of Controls
AC Adaptor
AC Power Cord
pp. 14, 15.
CAUTION:
POWER Lamp
This unit will operate on 110/120/
220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor
may be required for voltages other
than 120V AC. Please contact either
a local or foreign electrical parts
distributor for assistance in selecting
an alternate AC plug.
pp. 14, 15.
We recommend using the accessory
power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in
an area which has special AC
outlets.
CHARGE Lamp
p. 14.
VCR DC Output
Connector
p. 15.
RemoteControl
DATE/TIME
pp. 9, 112.
RESET
pp. 9, 45.
DISPLAY ON TV
pp. 9, 39.
PHOTOSHOT
pp. 9, 20.
REC/PAUSE
pp. 9, 18.
COUNTER/TC
pp. 9, 113.
POWER ZOOM
pp. 9, 21.
SPKR VOL +/–
pp. 9, 33.
VIDEO REC
pp. 9, 47.
PLAY
pp. 9, 32, 47.
A.DUB
pp. 9, 44.
REWIND/SEARCH
pp. 9, 34.
FAST FORWARD/
SEARCH
pp. 9, 34.
REVERSE SLOW/
F. ADV
pp. 9, 35, 36.
FORWARD SLOW/
F. ADV
REVERSE INDEX
SEARCH
pp. 9, 35, 36.
pp. 9, 36, 37.
FORWARD INDEX
SEARCH
pp. 9, 36, 37.
STOP
pp. 9, 32, 47.
SET
pp. 9, 16, 17.
PAUSE
pp. 9, 36, 47.
SEL
MENU
pp. 9, 16, 17, 45.
pp. 9, 16, 17.
118
Index
A
R
F
AC Adaptor ... 6, 14, 15, 92
Accessories (Optional) . 92
Accessories (Supplied)... 6
A/V Cable ........... 6, 39, 81
Audio Adaptor ........... 6, 81
Audio Dubbing ........ 44, 45
Audio/Video Fade In/Out
Rapid Visual Search ..... 34
Recording Check .......... 22
Recording images From
a Tape ......................... 49
Recording Still Pictures ... 22
Remote Control
................ 6, 9, 10, 92, 118
Remote Controlling Two
Palmcorders ................ 10
Repeat Playback........... 33
Replacing the Bulb ....... 94
Request for Service Notice . 101
Fast Forward/Rewind Check .. 34
Focus ............................ 29
Format the Memory Card .... 53
Frame by Frame Advance ... 36
H
Hand Strap ...................... 8
High Speed Shutter ...... 30
I
Important Safeguards ..... 3
Index of Controls . 116~118
Index Search ........... 36, 37
Iris ................................. 31
...................................... 25
B
Backlight ....................... 23
Battery Pack . 6, 11, 14, 92
Battery Remaining
Indication .................. 112
Battery Warning ............ 99
Before Requesting Service
................................ 97, 98
Blank Search ................ 33
Built-in Light .................... 9
S
J
Safety Precautions.......... 2
Self Recording .............. 22
Servicenter List ........... 103
Shoulder Strap ............ 6, 8
Simple Recording ... 18, 19
Slow Motion Playback .. 35
Spanish Quick Use Guide
............................ 104~107
Specifications ............... 96
STILL Picture ................ 34
Strobe Multi Mode......... 38
Supplying Power ..... 14, 15
Jog Search.................... 37
L
LCD/EVF Setting .......... 19
Lens Cap.............. 6, 8, 18
Lens Cap Strap ........... 6, 8
Limited Warranty ......... 102
C
Card PhotoShot ............ 48
CD-ROM ................... 6, 56
CINEMA Mode .............. 23
Cleaning Care for
Video Heads ............... 97
Clock Battery ................ 99
Clock Set ...................... 16
Concerning the Memory
Card ............................ 94
Connecting Earphone ... 32
Copying from Digital
M
MagicPix™ Images....... 41
MagicVu™ IR Filter (0 Lux)
(PV-DV402 only) ......... 25
Memory Counter ......... 113
Memory Stop Editing .... 45
MENU OSD ......... 108~111
Memory Card ...... 6, 13, 92
T
Table of Contents ............ 5
Tape Remaining Indications
.................................... 112
Tape Speed ..................... 7
Tape Warning ................ 99
Transferring Your Images
(Macintosh) ........... 90, 91
Transferring Your Images
(Windows) ....... 55, 56, 57
Transferring Your Images
(i.LINK) (Windows) .. 72~74
U
USB Cable .... 6, 58, 75, 81
Using the Palmcorder Menu ... 17
V
O
Equipment..................... 47
Copying your Tapes ...... 46
D
On-Screen Display (OSD)
.............................. 99, 100
P
Date and Time Indication
.................................... 112
DC Power Cable . 6, 15, 92
Delete All Image Pages ... 52
Delete Specific Images.... 51
DEW Indication ............. 99
Digital E.I.S. .................. 42
Digital Functions ........... 43
Digital PhotoShot™ Mode
...................................... 20
Digital Video Cassette Tape
........................................ 7
Digital Zoom............ 40, 41
DV Interface Cable (i.LINK)
.......................... 47, 72, 92
DPOF Setting ................ 54
Palmcorder File Converter
................................ 78, 79
Palmcorder USB Device
Driver/SD Drive ..... 75~77
Photo Title ..................... 27
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie
Messenger™ System
................................ 58~71
Picture in Picture (PinP)
...................................... 26
Playback Still Images ... 50
Playback using the LCD
Monitor ........................ 32
Precautions ..................... 4
Program AE .................. 24
Progressive PhotoShot™
Mode ........................... 20
Variable Speed Search . 35
VHF Connecting Cable ....... 46
Volume Display ..... 33, 112
W
Warning Indications ...... 89
Web Camera ........... 80~88
White Balance .............. 28
WIND-CUT .................... 31
E
Z
Easy Cassette Eject ....... 7
Erase Protection Tab....... 7
EVF/LCD Monitor Indications
............................ 112~115
Q
Zoom In/Out .................. 21
Zoom Microphone ......... 21
Quick Guide ...... 11, 12, 13
119
PanasonicConsumerElectronicsCompany,
Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
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PanasonicSalesCompany(“PSC”),
Printed in Japan
LSQT0563A
S0102A0
Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina,
Puerto Rico 00985
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