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• IV
  • Thank you tor choosing Panasonic!
  • CAUTION
  • Before Using
  • Standard Accessories
  • Quick Guide
    • 1 Charge the Battery. {~* 12}
    • 2 Attach the Charged Battery to the Palmcorder. (-» 12)
    • 3 Turn the Palmcorder on. (-»14)
    • Insert the Cassette. (-^ 13)
    • 5 Start recording. (-» 20)
  • To watch the Playback Picture
    • 6 Switch to the VCR Mode, rewind the tape, and piay the tape back. (-> 28)
    • 7 Turn the Paimcorder off. (-► 14)
  • Controls and Components
  • Remote Controller
    • H Inserting a Button-type Battery
      • 1 While pressing the Stopper 0> <>ut the Battery Holder.
      • 2 Insert the button-type battery with the imprint (-I-) facing upward.
      • 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller.
      • Warning
    • ■ Using the Remote Controller
      • 1 Direct the Remote Controller to the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired button.
      • Selecting Remote Controller Modes
  • Power Supply
    • ■ Using the AC Adaptor
      • 1 Slide theViewfinder backward and then tilt it upward.
      • 2 Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Input Lead into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder.
      • 3 Connect the DC connector plug to the [DC OUT] Jack on the AC Adaptor.
      • 4 Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable.
    • ■ Using the Battery
      • 1 Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it.
      • 2 Attach the charged Battery to the Palmcorder.
      • Disconnecting the Power Source
  • Charging Time and Available Recording Time
  • Lens Cap and Grip Belt
  • Attaching the Shoulder Strap
  • inserting a Cassette
    • ■ Accidental Erasure Prevention
  • Turning on/offthe Palmcorder and selecting Modes
    • |How to Turn on the Power
      • 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while pressing the center Button O-
    • |How to Switch Modes
      • 2 Slide the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.
    • BHow to Turn off the Power
      • 3 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while pressing the center Button.
      • Turn the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].
      • 3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle.
    • ■ Adjusting Brightness and Color Level
      • 1 Press the [PUSH] Dial and select the item you want to adjust.
      • 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and increase or decrease the number of the vertical bars on the Bar Indication.
  • Using the Menu Screen
    • 1 Press the [MENU] Button.
    • 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired Sub-Menu.
    • 3 Press the [PUSH] Dial to display the selected Sub-Menu.
    • 4 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the item to be set.
    • 5 Press the [PUSH] Dial to set the selected item to a desired Mode.
    • To Exit the Menu Screen
  • List of Menus
    • [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu
    • [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu
    • [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu
    • [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu
    • [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu
    • [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu
    • [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu
    • [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu H 16)
    • [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu H 16)
  • Setting Date and Time
    • 1 Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS] » [CLOCK-SET] » [YES].
    • 2 Rotate and press the [PUSH] Dial to select [YEAR]/[MONTH]/ [DAY]/[HOUR]^MINUTE] and set it to a desired vaiue.
    • 3 Press the [MENU] Button to finish setting the date and time.
  • internai Lithium Battery Recharge
    • 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack.
  • LP Mode
  • Audio Recording Mode
  • Recording
    • 1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].
    • 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button.
    • 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the
    • ■To Check the Recording
    • ■To View the recorded scene whiie the Recording is paused (Camera Search)
    • ■Self-Recording
    • ■To Finish the Recording ‘
  • PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette
    • 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
    • 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode.
    • I Progressive Photoshot
    • ^Continuous Photoshot
    • BDigitai Stili Picture
  • Zoom in/Out Functions
  • ‘ L Digital Zoom Function
  • Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function
  • Fade In/Out Functions
  • . Backlight Compensation Function
    • 1 Press the [BACK LIGHT] Button..
  • Recording in Special Situations
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] » [CAMERA SETUP] » [PROG.AE] » a desired Mode [ ig, ]. [¿»j], [¿], [¿1, [S^]-
    • Canceling the Program AE Function
  • Manuaf Shutter Speed Adjustment
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed display appears.
    • 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed.
  • Manuai iris Adjustment (F Number)
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the [F] Indication appears.
    • 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the iris.
  • Manual Focus Adjustment
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Press the [FOCUS] Button.
    • 3 Rotate the Focus Ring to adjust the focus.
  • Recording in Naturai Colors
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial.
    • 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode.
  • Adjusting White Balance Manually
    • 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].
    • 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial.
    • 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial until the [^*^] Indication is displayed.
    • 4 Point the Palmcorder at a full-screen white subject, and then
  • Digital Effect Functions
    • Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2]
    • Selecting a desired digital effect
    • Canceling the digital effect
    • ■Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
      • 1 Set [DIGITAL EFFECT] » [EFFECT1] » [WIPE] or [MIX].
      • 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to start Recording.
      • 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to pause the Recording.
      • 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button to restart the Recording.
    • ■ Multi-Picture Mode
      • 1 Set [MULTI-PICTURES] » [SCAN MODE] » [STROBE] or [MANUAL].
      • 2 Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
      • 3 Press the [MULTI] Button.
      • 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.
      • 2 Exit the menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
      • 3 Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button to insert a small still picture.
      • 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button or the [PHOTOSHOT] Button to record on the Cassette.
  • Playing Back
    • 1 Slide the [OFF/ON/MOOE] Switch and set the Paimcorder in the VCR Mode.
    • 2 Press the ['^'^1 Button to rewind the tape.
    • 3 Press the [P-] Button to start playback.
    • ■Adjusting the Sound Volume
  • • For other notes, see page 53.
  • Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back
    • ■ Cue/Review Playback
    • ■ Variable Speed Search Function
      • 1 During playback; press the [^] Button.
      • 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed.
    • ■ Repeat Playback
  • Slow Motion Playback
    • 1 Press the [^] Button.
    • 2 Press the ['•!] Button or the [)»■] Button on the Remote Controller.
    • Resuming Normal Playback
  • Still Playback/Still Advance Playback
    • 1 Press the [^] Button.
    • 2 Press the [I I] Button.
    • 3 Press the [-*1] Button or the p*-] Button on the Remote Controller.
    • ■ Jog Playback
  • Finding the End of Recording
    • 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] » [BLANK SEARCH] » [YES].
  • index Search Functions
    • BF*hotoshot Index Search
    • 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] » [INDEX]» [PHOTO].
    • 2 Press the [►►!] Button O or the [1^^] Button 0 on the Remote Controller.
    • ■Scene Index Search
      • 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] » [INDEX]»[SCENE].
      • 2 Press the [HH ] Button Q p>' the [ ] Button 0 on the
      • Top Scan
  • Playback Zoom Function
  • Playback Digital Effect Functions
    • B Playback with Wipe Mode and Mix Mode
    • I Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode
      • 2 Exit the Menu by pressing the [MENU] Button.
      • 3 Play back the tape.
      • 4 Press the [MULTI] Button.
      • 2 Press the Remote controller’s Index Button [i-4^] or [»>h] 0
  • Playing Back on Your TV
  • Audio Dubbing
    • 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [AV IN/OUT SETUP] » [AV JACK] »[IN/OUT].
    • 2 And then select [A.DUB INPUT] » [MIC] or [AV IN].
    • 3 Press the [P^] Button, and then press the [I I] Button at the point where you want to start dubbing,
    • 4 Press the [A.DUB] Button on the Remote Controller.
    • 5 To start Audio Dubbing, press the [I I] Button on the Remote Controller,
  • Using a Memory Card
    • ^Inserting a Memory Card
      • 1 Slide the [OPEN] Lever to the right and open the Card Slot Cover.
      • 2 While holding the Memory Card with its cut corner facing right, insert it into the Card Siot.
      • 3 Close the Card Slot Cover.
    • ^[ACCESS] Lamp
  • Recording on the Memory Card
    • ■ Card Photoshot
      • 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].
      • 2 Set [PICTURE SIZE] in [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu to
      • 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
    • ■Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a cassette
      • 1 Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before the point where picture transfer is to commence.
      • 2 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] » [RECORD TO CARD] » [YES].
      • To Stop the Transfer of Images
  • Playing Back Pictures on the Memory Card
    • 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode.
    • ■ Playing back all the pictures continuously (Slide Playback)
      • To Pause the Slide Playback
      • To Stop the Slide Playback
    • |То Select а Desired Picture and Play it Back After set to the Card Playback Mode {ч 35)
      • 1 Press the [MULTI] Button.
      • 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired picture.
      • 3 Press either the [PUSH] Dial or the [MULTI] Button.
    • 1 Using Picture Search Mode
      • 1 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] » [CARD EDITING] » [PICTURE SEARCH] » [YES].
      • 2 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select the desired number of the picture and then press it.
  • Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette
    • To Copy One Picture
    • 1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [TAPE].
    • 2 Display a desired picture.
    • 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
    • To Copy All the Pictures
    • 1 Display the first picture.
    • 2 Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] » [CARD EDITING] » [RECORD TO TAPE]»[YES].
  • Creating a Title
    • 1 Camera Mode;
    • 2 Set [CARD SETUP] » [CREATE TITLE] » [YES].
    • 3 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
    • 4 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [COLOR] and then press it.
    • 5 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select desired color and press it.
    • 6 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select [LUMINANCE] and press it.
    • 7 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the title contrast and then press it.
    • 8 Select [RECORD] and then press the [PUSH] Dial.
  • Inserting a Title
    • 1 Press the [TITLE] Button.
    • 2 Press [MULTI] Button.
    • 3 Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to select a desired title.
    • 4 Press the [PUSH] Dial or press the [MULTi] Button.
    • 5 Using the [TAPE/CARD] Selector, select the recording target.
    • 6 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button.
    • Clearing a Title Display
  • Deleting the pictures recorded on a Memory Card
  • Formatting a Memory Card
  • DPOF Setting
  • Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing)
    • 1 Insert the recorded Cassette.
    • 2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab.
    • 3 Press the ] Button to start playback.
    • 4 Start recording.
    • 5 Press the Pause or Stop Button to stop recording. [Palmcorder]
    • 6 Press the [■] Button to stop playback.
  • Copying an S-VHS Cassette To your DV
  • Cassette
    • 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] » [AV IN/OUT SETUP] » [AV JACK] » [IN/OUT].
    • 2 Insert an blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab. [Other Equipment]
    • 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback.
    • 4 While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button. (Both buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
    • 3 Press the [II] Button or [■] Button to stop recording.
    • 6 Press the Stop Button to stop playback.
    • ■ Analog-Digital Conversion
      • CAUTION:
  • Using your Paimcorder with Digitai Video Equipment (Dubbing)
    • 1 Insert the recorded Cassette and set the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode.
    • 2 Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the Palmcorder to the VCR mode.
    • 3 Press the [^] Button to start playback.
    • 4 While pressing the [REC] Button, press the [PLAY] Button. (Both Buttons are located on the Remote Controller.)
    • CAUTION:
  • PC Connection with DV interface Cable
  • Using the Supplied Software with a Computer
    • iSystem Requirements for PHOTOVU LINK & ArcSoft
    • ^Connections
      • 1 Connect the Palmcorder to your Computer (Windows) using the RS-232C PC Connection Cable (supplied).
      • 2 Turn your Computer on.
      • 3 Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode.
      • 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows.
      • 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
      • 3 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu].
      • 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete.
  • PHOTOVU LINK
    • H Running the Software
      • 1 Click [Start] » [Progran^s] » [panasonic] » [Palmcorder]» [PHOTOVU LINK].
    • I Using Tape Image Data
      • 1 Open the [PHOTOVU LINK].
      • 3 Click [Transfer] 0 during Playback Mode or still Playback Mode.
      • 4 Click [File] and then [Save As] to save transferred image. Note
  • ArcSoft Software
    • I Uninstalling Application Software (PHOTOVU LINK, ArcSoft)
  • Using the Supplied USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card
    • I Installing the driver of the USB ReaderAVriter for SD Memory Card (Windows® 98/Me)
      • 1 Turn on the power of the computer, and start Windows.
      • 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CO-ROM drive.
      • 3 Click the [USB Reader/Writer] icon on the [Setup Menu].
      • 4 Select [English] on the [Choose Setup Language] window, and click [OK].
      • 5 When the message indicating that the installation has been completed appears, click [Finish], and re-start the computer.
      • 6 Plug the USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card's
      • 7 OF>en [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] etc., to check the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive 0
    • ^Installing the driver of the USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card (Windows® 2000)
    • ■ Inserting the Memory Card into the USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card
    • ■Operations on the Computer
    • ■ Image Data on the Memory Card
      • Close the software program that is using the USB Reader/Writer for SD Memory Card.
  • Indications
    • ■ Changing the Counter Display Mode
    • ■ Dispiaying Оа!еЯ|те Indication
    • ■ Changing the Dispiay Mode
  • Warning/Aiarm indications
  • Notes&Precautions
    • B Power-Related Items (-»12)
    • Blnserting/Ejecting the Cassette (-»13)
    • I Recording h 20)
    • H Recording Check (-»20)
    • ■ Camera Search {-* 20)
    • ■ Progressive Photoshot Function (-» 21)
    • ■ Zoom In/Out Functions (-» 21,22)
    • ■ Electronic Image Stabilizer Function (-»22)
    • ■ Fade In/Out Mode (-» 22)
    • ■ Program AE (-»23)
    • ■ Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment (-¥ 24)
    • ■ Manual Iris Adjustment {-» 24)
    • ■White Balance (•* 25)
    • ■ Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode)
    • ■ Wipe Mode and Mix Mode (Camera Mode)
    • ■ Multi-Picture Mode (Camera Mode) {-¥ 27)
    • ■ P-IN-P Mode H 27)
    • ■ Index Search Functions (-» 30)
    • ■ Playback Zoom Functions (•» 31)
    • ■ Playback Digital Effect Functions (~»3i)
    • ■ Multi Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (-» 32)
    • B Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones (-► 28)
    • ■Selecting the Sound during Playback
    • ■ Audio Dubbing {-¥ 33)
    • ■ Using with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) (-»41)
    • ■ Card Functions (-»34-39)
    • ■ Recording to a Card from other equipment
    • ■ Mega-pixel recording (-» 34)
    • ■Title Functions (-» 37)
    • ■ DPOF setting (-» 39)
  • Caution for Use
    • H After Use
      • 1 Take out the Cassette. 13)
      • 2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF].
      • 3 Detach the Battery and retract the Viewfinder. (-►12)
      • 4 To protect the Lens, attach the supplied Lens Cap. (Ч 13)
    • BTips for using your Palmcorder
    • ■ About AC Adaptor
    • I Condensation
      • 1 Take out the Cassette.
      • 2 Open the Cassette Compartment and wait for 2 to 3 hours.
    • H Digital Video Head Cleaner
      • 1 Insert the Head Cleaner into the Palmcorder in the same manner as a Video Cassette.
      • 2 Press the [^] Button, and 20 seconds later, press the [■] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.)
      • 4 If the image Is not stilt clear, repeat Steps 1 to
      • 3. (Do not use the Head Cleaner for 3 times or more consecutively.)
    • I Optimal Use of the Battery
    • I LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood
  • Explanation of Terms
    • ^Digital Video System
    • BFocus
    • ■White Balance Adjustment
      • Auto White Balance Adjustment
    • ■Time Code
    • ■ Memory Stop Function
      • 1 Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MEMORY].
      • 3 Start playback or recording.
      • 5 Rewind the tape.
      • 1 Set [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu to [MEMORY].
      • 2 Reset the Tape Counter to zero at the position where you want to stop editing.
      • 3 Play back the still pictures where you want to start audio dubbing.
      • 4 Start audio dubbing. (-> 33)
  • Specifications
    • Please photocopy this form when placing an order.
    • 1. Palmcorder Model #
    • 2. Items Ordered
    • Description
    • Price Each
    • Total Price
    • Subtotal
    • Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling Total Enclosed
    • 3. Method of payment (check one)
    • n Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS)
    • □ VISA Credit Card #
    • □ MasterCard Expiration Date
    • □ Discover
    • Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES
    • (Please do not send cash)
    • 4. Shipping information (UPS delivery requires complete street address)
  • Before Requesting Service
  • Request for Service Notice
  • Servicenter List
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  • Software License Agreement
  • Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gufa españoia para el uso rápido
    • I Para iniciar
      • 1 Cargue la batería.
      • 2 Acople la batería cargada con la videocámara.
      • 3 Active la videocàmera.
      • 4 Introduzca la cassette.
    • I Para grabar
      • 1 Ajuste el [OFF/ON/MODE] y ponga a [ON].
      • 2 Oprima el pulsador de Iniclo/Parada para grabar.
    • ■ Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabado
      • 1 Active el modo VCR, rebobine la cinta, ponga la cinta en playback.
    • ■ Para introducir una tarjeta de memoria.
    • ■ Para grabar en una tarjeta de memoria.
    • ■ Para reproducir ia imagen en ia tarjeta de memoria.