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Panasonic PV-GS70 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Model No.
Mini
PV-GS70
LSQT0693A
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca LSQT0693A...

  • Page 2: Things You Should Know

    Things You Should Know Date of Purchase Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Dealer Purchased From You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the Dealer Address market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment.
  • Page 3 Panasonic Model No.: PV-GS70 Responsible party: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-800-211-PANA (7262) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
  • Page 5 ≥AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN Precautions TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly USE & LOCATION moved from a cold place to a warm place, ≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your moisture may form on the tape and inside the Palmcorder and power supply should not be unit.
  • Page 6 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SD Viewer and DV STUDIO) You (“Licensee”) are granted a license for the Software defined in this End User Software Agreement (“Agreement”) on condition that you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If Licensee does not agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, promptly return the Software to Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
  • Page 7 Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following. G.726 Audio Decoder End User License Agreement YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT WHICH CONSTITUTES YOUR AGREEMENT AS END USER FOR THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN THAT PACKAGE.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before Using CAMERA Mode Standard Accessories ..........10 Recording.............28 Quick Guide ............12 Quick Start ............29 To View the Playback Picture ......12 Self-timer Recording ..........30 Controls and Components ........13 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette...30 Remote Controller..........15 Zoom In/Out Functions ........31 Power Supply............18 Digital Zoom Function ..........32 Charging Time and Available Recording...
  • Page 9 Special Features Others Using a Memory Card ..........52 Indications............81 Recording on the Memory Card......52 Initializing the Modes ...........84 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card...57 Warning/Alarm Indications ........84 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Notes & Precautions ..........85 Cassette ............60 Cautions for Use ..........93 Slide Show ............61...

  • Page 10: Before Using

    Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 18) ≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder. CAUTION: PV-DAC13 This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC.
  • Page 11 ≥Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example, other languages are supported as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB VFA0397 Terminal is referred to as Palmcorder.

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Charge the Battery. (l 18) ≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet. ≥Attach the Battery to the AC Adaptor. (This will start the charging process.) ≥The [POWER] Lamp and [CHARGE] Lamp light up, and charging starts.

  • Page 13: Controls And Components

    Controls and Components 1) LCD Monitor (l 21, 96) ......................≥Due to limitations in LCD production technology, there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the LCD Monitor screen. However, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded picture.
  • Page 14 30) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] (l 20) 31) DV Input/Output Terminal [DV] (l 68) ≥Connect this to the digital video equipment. 32) S-Video Input/Output Jack [S-VIDEO IN/OUT] (l 50) 33) Operation Mode Lamps [CAMERA/VCR/CARD PB] (l 22, 28, 43, 57) 34) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 28, 56) S-VIDEO IN/OUT...

  • Page 15: Remote Controller

    Remote Controller Using the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT a distance. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM Remote Controller Buttons MULTI/ A.DUB P-IN-P ¥...

  • Page 16: Magicwire Remote Control With Narration Mic

    Button-Type battery out of the reach of children. Never put Button-Type battery in mouth. If swallowed, call your doctor......................Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. CR2025 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated.

  • Page 17: Using The Remote Controller

    ª Using the Remote Controller Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the Palmcorder and press the desired button. ≥Distance from the Palmcorder: Within approximately 15 feet (5 meters) ≥Angle: Within approximately 10o in the upward, and 15o in the downward and horizontal directions from the central 10˚...

  • Page 18: Power Supply

    Power Supply ª Using the AC Adaptor Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the Battery Holder on the Palmcorder. Connect the DC Cable to the [DC OUT] Jack on the AC Adaptor. Connect the AC Adaptor and AC Cable. ≥The AC Cable’s outlet plug cannot be pushed fully into the AC Adaptor Jack.

  • Page 19: Lens Cap And Easy-Grip Strap

    Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap ª Attach the Lens Cap To protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap. Pass the end of the Lens Cap Cord through the hole in the Easy-Grip Strap Attachment part and the Lens Cap through the Lens Cap Cord. ≥The removed Lens Cap can be hooked onto the Easy-Grip Strap .

  • Page 20: Attaching The Shoulder Strap

    Attaching the Shoulder Strap We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder. Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap.

  • Page 21: Using The Viewfinder

    Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. Tilt up the Viewfinder. ≥The Viewfinder can also be pulled out for use. ≥Do not pull on the Eyecup to extend the Viewfinder. Adjust the Viewfinder by sliding the Eyepiece Corrector Knob Using the LCD Monitor...

  • Page 22: Using The Menu Screen

    Using the Menu Screen To facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this 2, 3, 4, 5 1, 2 Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. Press the [MENU] Button. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the PUSH [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch is displayed.

  • Page 23: List Of Menus

    List of Menus The illustrations of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. Camera Mode Main-Menu [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] [CAMERA SETUP] Sub-Menu CAMERA SETUP 1) Auto Exposure Mode [PROG.AE] (l 35) OFF 5 PROG.AE Ω...
  • Page 24 [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu 28) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 84) 29) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 84) DISPLAY SETUP DATE/TIME OFF D/T DATE 30) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 98) C.DISPLAY COUNTER MEMORY TIMECODE C.RESET ---- ≥Set the counter value to zero. However, it cannot reset the DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD AI...
  • Page 25 VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS] [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS 1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 46) BLANK SEARCH ---- YES RECORD TO CARD ---- YES 2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 55) SEARCH PHOTO SCENE 12bitAUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX AUDIO OUT STEREO 3) Index Search Mode [SEARCH] (l 47)
  • Page 26 Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS] [DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu DELETE CARD FILE 1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] 1.DELETE FILE BY SELECTION (l 65) 2.DELETE ALL FILES 3.DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION 2) Deleting All Files [DELETE ALL FILES] (l 65) 3) Selecting and Deleting a Title [DELETE TITLE BY SELECTION] RETURN ---- YES...

  • Page 27: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time CLOCK SET Press the [MENU] Button and rotate the [PUSH] Dial YEAR :2003 MONTH :OCT to select [OTHER FUNCTIONS1] >> [CLOCK SET] >> HOUR : 8PM MINUTE:46 [YES]. Or set [VCR FUNCTIONS] or [CARD FUNCTIONS] >> PUSH MENU TO RETURN [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >>...

  • Page 28: Camera Mode

    CAMERA Mode Recording CARD TAPE CARD MODE AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON]. ≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector towards [TAPE]. Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. ≥Recording starts. ≥After the [RECORD] indicator is displayed, it changes to [REC].

  • Page 29: Quick Start

    ª To add Sound while Recording With the supplied MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack, you can add a narration while recording is in progress. While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the [ ] Indication is displayed and the sound is recorded from [MIC] ≥While the [TALK] Button is pressed, the built-in microphone does not operate.

  • Page 30: Self-Timer Recording

    Self-timer Recording When you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken PHOTO SHOT after 10 seconds, on the Cassette and the Memory Card. Press the [SELF TIMER] Button. ≥The [ ] Indication appears. Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. ≥The Recording Lamp and the [ ] Indication flash and the Photoshot is activated after 10 seconds.

  • Page 31: Zoom In/Out Functions

    Zoom In/Out Functions The Zoom Function can be used to record objects close by or to achieve a wide-angle shot. For wide-angle shots (zoom out): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [W]. For close-ups (zoom in): Press the [W/T] zoom lever towards [T]. ≥Zoom magnification is displayed for a few seconds.

  • Page 32: Digital Zoom Function

    Digital Zoom Function This function is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1k to 10k WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG magnification. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can select a MENU PUSH magnification of 25k or 700k.

  • Page 33: Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function

    Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer Function PHOTO SHOT If you are recording in unstable situations and the Palmcorder is WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU shaky, you can use this function to correct for camera shake in these PUSH images. ≥If the Palmcorder shakes too much, this function may not be able to stabilize images being recorded.

  • Page 34: Magicpix Function

    MagicPix Function This function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using a light. Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until the [MAGICPIX] Indication appears. 0 Lux MagicPix Function Using the LCD Monitor light, a dark scene of almost 0 lux can be recorded.

  • Page 35: Wind Noise Reduction Function

    Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU microphone during recording. PUSH Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >> [WIND CUT] >> [ON]. ≥The [WIND CUT] Indication appears. To Cancel the Wind Noise Reduction Function Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >>...

  • Page 36: Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

    Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording fast-moving subjects. AUTO MANUAL FOCUS Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 2, 3 ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. PUSH Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the shutter speed Indication appears. Rotate the [PUSH] Dial to adjust the shutter speed. The Range of Shutter Speed Adjustment Tape Mode 1/60–1/8000 Card Mode 1/30–1/500...

  • Page 37: Manual Focus Adjustment

    Manual Focus Adjustment Focus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where AUTO MANUAL FOCUS auto focus may not function well. 1, 2 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [FOCUS]. ≥The [MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears.

  • Page 38: Adjusting White Balance Manually

    Adjusting White Balance Manually When the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate AUTO MANUAL FOCUS suitably under the existing light conditions, use the Manual White Balance Adjustment mode. Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL]. ≥The [MNL] Indication appears.

  • Page 39: Using The Built-In Flash

    Using the Built-in Flash The Built-in Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG The Flash lights twice to detect the surrounding luminosity and to MENU PUSH light properly. Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP] >>...

  • Page 40: Digital Effect Functions

    Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add 1) MULTI 2) P-IN-P special effects to the scene. Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 1) [MULTI] Multi-Picture Mode 2) [P-IN-P] Picture-in-Picture Mode 3) [WIPE] Wipe Mode 3) WIPE 4) MIX 4) [MIX] Mix Mode 5) [STROBE] Strobe Mode...
  • Page 41 ª Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Wipe Mode: 1, 2 WB/SHUTTER Like a curtain being pulled, the still picture of the last recorded scene IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG gradually changes to the moving image of a new scene. MENU PUSH Mix Mode: While the moving image of a new scene fades in, the still image of the last recorded scene gradually fades out.
  • Page 42 ª Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures. 1, 2 MENU PUSH Manual Multi-Picture Mode You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. After setting [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT1] >>...

  • Page 43: Vcr Mode

    VCR Mode Playing Back WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG The recorded scene can be played back immediately after PUSH recording. Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in the VCR Mode. ≥The [VCR] Lamp lights up. Press the [6] Button to rewind the tape. ≥Rewind the tape to the point where you want to start playback.

  • Page 44: Finding A Scene You Want To Play Back

    Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back ª Cue/Review Playback WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG Cue Playback PUSH Press the [5] Button during playback. Review Playback Press the [6] Button during playback. ≥If the Button is held continuously, it remains as Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it.

  • Page 45: Slow Motion Playback

    Slow Motion Playback This Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed. Press the [1] Button. START/ Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote DATE/ PHOTO STOP SHOT TIME Controller. COUNTER RESET TITLE ZOOM ≥When the [ ] Button is pressed, Slow Motion Playback MULTI/ ¥...

  • Page 46: Finding The End Of A Recording

    Finding the End of a Recording (Blank Search Function) The Blank Search Function helps you to locate the end of a WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU recording on the Cassette quickly. PUSH Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. ≥The [BLANK] Indication appears.

  • Page 47: Index Search Functions

    Index Search Functions To facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in MENU PUSH the following. PhotoShot Index Signal These signals are automatically recorded whenever still pictures are taken in PhotoShot Mode (l 30). When recording still pictures using the Continuous PhotoShot Mode (l 30), the index signal is not recorded.

  • Page 48: Playback Digital Effect Functions

    Playback Digital Effect Functions During playback, special Digital Effects can be added to the Recording. The digital effects that may be applied in the process of recording (except Picture in Picture Mode) will be the same as these START/ DATE/ PHOTO STOP added effects.
  • Page 49 ª Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images. 1, 2 MENU PUSH Manual Multi-Picture Mode [MANUAL] Selecting a desired still picture one at a time, you can capture 9 still pictures.

  • Page 50: Playing Back On Your Tv

    To Delete Multi-Pictures one by one (When Pictures have been captured in Manual Mode) WB/SHUTTER When the [MULTI] Button is pressed for 1 second or longer while the IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG still pictures are displayed, the picture that was captured last is PUSH deleted.

  • Page 51: Audio Dubbing

    Audio Dubbing You can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG 1, 2 ≥If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with MENU PUSH [AUDIO REC] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu of the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu set to [16bit], the original sound is erased.

  • Page 52: Special Features

    An SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be used to record files or play back files. ≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard manufactured by Panasonic only. ª Inserting a Memory Card Before inserting a Memory Card, be sure to turn off the Palmcorder.

  • Page 53: Card Photoshot

    ª Card PhotoShot Still pictures can be recorded on the Memory Card from the 1, 2 Palmcorder lens as well as from scenes that have already been 1, 2 recorded on a cassette. 4, 4 CARD TAPE CARD The size of images that are recorded using this Palmcorder is MODE PHOTO approximately 1,230,000 pixels.
  • Page 54 ª Card PhotoShot (continued) Recording from other equipment (CAMERA Mode) Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> CARD TAPE CARD 2, 3 MODE [CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired PHOTO SHOT picture quality. Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD].
  • Page 55 ª Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a cassette (VCR Mode) The Palmcorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG Index signals. MENU PUSH After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode (l 43)..Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before the point where picture transfer is to commence.
  • Page 56 ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) You can record moving pictures on a Memory Card for e-mailing. CARD TAPE CARD The recorded data can be also played back on a computer with 1, 2 MODE Windows Media Player. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG Recording from the Palmcorder Lens (Camera Mode) MENU PUSH Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to...

  • Page 57: Playing Back Files From The Memory Card

    Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. CARD TAPE CARD MODE ≥When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card contents are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) recorded on the Card.
  • Page 58 ª Playing back Voice recordings Playing back 5: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the next file (Playback Mode) To the beginning of the next file and start playback (Pause Mode) To the beginning of the next file and turns to Stop Mode 6: (Stop Mode) To the beginning of the previous playback file (Playback Mode) To the beginning of the playback file and start...
  • Page 59 ª To Select a Desired File and Play it Back After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode 1, 2 (l 57)..CARD TAPE CARD 4, 5, 1, MODE Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD]. WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to PUSH [CARD MODE] until the desired type of data...

  • Page 60: Copying Pictures From A Memory Card To A Cassette

    Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette After setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode CARD TAPE CARD MODE (l 57)..PHOTO SHOT To Copy One Picture Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [TAPE]. Display a desired picture on a Memory Card. ≥Please refer to “To select a Desired File and Play it Back”.

  • Page 61: Slide Show

    Slide Show The recorded still pictures in the Card can be played back like a 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Slide Show. You can set up a Slide Show or change the content. 1, 2, 3 To Select Pictures to Play Back in Slide Show WB/SHUTTER Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>...

  • Page 62: Creating A Title

    Creating a Title You can create a title and record on a Memory Card. CARD TAPE CARD MODE 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 Camera Mode: WB/SHUTTER Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU [CARD MODE] until the [PICTURE] Indication PUSH appears.

  • Page 63: Inserting A Title

    Inserting a Title You can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be PHOTO displayed in Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.) SHOT Press the [TITLE] Button. ≥The title that was created last is displayed. Press [MULTI] Button.

  • Page 64: Protecting The Files On A Memory Card From Accidental Erasure (File Lock)

    Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure (File Lock) Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent 1, 2, 3 accidental erasure. (Even if files are locked, the files will be deleted WB/SHUTTER when the Memory Card is formatted.) IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG MENU...

  • Page 65: Deleting The Files Recorded On A Memory Card

    Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Using the Palmcorder, you can delete the still picture files and titles recorded on a Memory Card. After the file is deleted, it cannot be 1, 2, 4 restored. 1, 2 At first, slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD] to WB/SHUTTER select the type of data to be erased.

  • Page 66: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a Memory Card 1, 2 If a Memory Card becomes unreadable by the Palmcorder, WB/SHUTTER IRIS/MF/VOL/JOG formatting it may make it reusable. Formatting will delete all the data MENU PUSH recorded on a Memory Card. After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode (l 57)..Set [CARD FUNCTIONS] >>...

  • Page 67: Copying Your Dv Cassette To An S-Vhs Or Vhs Cassette (Dubbing)

    Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing) After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video and 2, 4, 5 Audio Input Jacks of the VCR as illustrated on the left, start 3, 6 the following procedure. ≥Be sure to press the [OSD] Button on the Remote Controller before copying so that no indications are left visible.

  • Page 68: Using Your Palmcorder With Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing)

    Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment (such as another Palmcorder of the same format/model) that has a DV input/output terminal, and using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface 1, 3 cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) , high quality images and sounds can be dubbed in the digital mode.

  • Page 69: Using The Software With A Computer

    Using the Software with a Computer An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer. ª Software Installation (Windows) Turn on Computer and start up Windows. Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] appears.

  • Page 70: Installing Usb Driver

    Installing USB Driver Please install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable. Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. ≥Quit all applications.

  • Page 71: Connecting Computer And Palmcorder

    Connecting Computer and Palmcorder Install USB Driver before connecting. 1, 3 Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is installed. Before making these connections, turn off all devices which are to be connected. Install the supplied USB Driver. Insert memory card into Palmcorder, then set card playback mode.

  • Page 72: Using As A Web Camera

    Using as a Web Camera If the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can 1, 3, 5 send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the network. Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly.
  • Page 73 ≥Please refer to the HELP file of the Windows NetMeeting for understanding its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ≥Send the sound by using the microphone attached to the Personal Computer.

  • Page 74: Using The Dv Studio 3.1E-Se

    4.0 or later is required. Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 from the supplied CD-ROM. ≥Before using for the first time, select [Readme] from [Start] >> [All programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV STUDIO3], and read any supplementary details or updates. ª Installation of DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 75: Using The G.726 Audio Decoder

    USB Connection Cable. Select [Start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [DV Studio3]>> [DV Studio3]. ≥If a shortcut icon has been created on the desktop during installation, it is also possible to start by double-clicking on the icon.

  • Page 76: Using The Arcsoft Software

    Using the ArcSoft Software There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package. Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac) ≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramic picture. PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac) ≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.
  • Page 77 ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive. Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu]. Select the desired language on the [Choose Setup Language] dialogue, and click [OK]. ≥Installation begins. ≥After reading the displayed contents, please carry out the installation according to instructions.

  • Page 78: To Disconnect Usb Cable Safely

    “COM” will differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer.) (When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode:) [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0] ≥Some OS, such as Windows 98SE, may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray.

  • Page 79: Notes

    DPOF folder, title folder etc. Memory delete [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver card may not be recognized if folders are deleted. (COM X)] (or [Panasonic Serial USB Driver]) ≥When the Palmcorder is switched to the Card from [Device Manager].
  • Page 80 ª About the compatibility of the card [PRL001]: MPEG4 moving picture is recorded in ASF format (MOL001.ASF etc.). files It can be played back with Windows Data files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a Media Player (ver.6.4 and later). “MultiMediaCard”...

  • Page 81: Others

    0h00m00s R0:45 INDEX CINEMA D.ZOOM P-IN-P NEGA 7) Index ≥For several seconds while index signals are Others being recorded, the [SCENE INDEX] Indication flashes. (l 47) Indications Search Number [S1] (l 47) ≥The figure indicates which number of scenes Various functions and Palmcorder conditions are ahead from the present scene is to be played displayed on the screen.
  • Page 82 ª CARD 1/500 F2.4 MAGICPIX VOLUME £ ß 5:30:45PM OCT 1 2003 WIND CUT Z.MIC 10) Sound Volume 19) Progressive PhotoShot Mode [æ] (l 30) ß ≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of i] [ßj] (l 39) Flash [ß] [ playback sound from the built-in speaker or Red Eye Reduction [£] (l 39) headphones.
  • Page 83 PICTURE SLIDE! 100-0012 µ F 15 640 PICTURE 21) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/ 25) Card File Indications 3 (Camera Mode) ≥MPEG4 Picture Quality [ , TITLE] (l 57, 62) 22) Folder-File Number (l 58) ≥Card PhotoShot picture quality [F/N/E] 23) Card File Indications 1 (CARD PB Mode) (l 54) ≥SLIDE!: Slide Show Playback (l 61)

  • Page 84: Initializing The Modes

    ª Changing the Counter Display Mode Y TAPE NOT INSERTED: No Cassette is inserted. (l 20) By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the X LOW BATTERY MODE: [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the The Battery is low. Recharge it. Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter Indication (l 18) (0:00.00), Memory Counter Indication (M0:00.00), The internal lithium battery is low.

  • Page 85: Notes & Precautions

    FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a DISCONNECT USB CABLE: locked picture. The locked picture You are pressing the Recording cannot be deleted. Start/Stop Button, the WRITE PROTECTED: [PHOTO SHOT] Button or the When you are attempting to write [TITLE] Button in the WEB the data on an SD Memory Card CAMERA Mode.
  • Page 86 ª Camera Search ª Progressive PhotoShot Function (l 28) ≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain (l 30) mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon ≥The still pictures are recorded at a slightly that is characteristic of digital video and not a rewound point from where you press the malfunction.
  • Page 87 ª MagicPix Function Tele-Macro Function (l 34) ≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during ≥In a bright place, such as the outdoors, the recording. recorded picture may become washed out. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set to [20k] or [500k], the ≥In a dark place, the recorded picture is presented Tele-Macro Function with the magnification greater in a time-lapse-like manner.
  • Page 88 Low Light Mode In the following cases, the [1] indication ≥Extremely dark scenes may not be able to be flashes: ≥The flashing indicates that the previously adjusted made brighter to a satisfactory degree. Spotlight Mode White Balance setting is still kept. This setting will ≥With this Mode, recorded images may turn out be kept until White Balance is adjusted again.
  • Page 89 ª Digital Effect Functions ª Listening to Playback Sound (Camera Mode) Through Headphones (l 40) ≥It is not possible to use [MULTI], [P-IN-P], [WIPE], If you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape [MIX] or [TRAIL] of [EFFECT1] together with the through headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV IN/ digital modes of [EFFECT2] on the OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and...
  • Page 90 ª Playback Digital Effect Functions ª Recording on a Card (l 52 – 56) ≥The following functions are disabled: (l 48) ≥Image Stabilizer (l 33) ≥Revised signals of images to which digital effects ≥Cinema function (l 33) are added during playback cannot be output from ≥MagicPix functions (l 34) the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal.
  • Page 91 Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) The following functions are not possible. (l 56) ≥Zoom Microphone Function (l 31) ≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is ≥Digital Zoom (l 32) ASF. (Not all the ASF formatted files will be played ≥Digital Effects/Functions (l 40) back.) ≥Title functions (When in Mega-pixel mode only) ≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate.
  • Page 92 ª Card Playback ≥When performing Cue or Review Playback of (l 57) voice data, the Playback elapsed time may not ≥If a blank (nothing recorded) Card is played, the correspond to the actual recording time of the screen becomes white and the [NO PICTURE], sound.

  • Page 93: Cautions For Use

    ª Title Functions ≥Even if you use a device with DV Terminals, you (l 62, 63) may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some ≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the cases. size of the created pictures is [640k480]. ≥Date or other information to be displayed cannot ≥If the [PICTURE SIZE] is set to [1280k960] and be displayed if the software of the connected...

  • Page 94: About The Ac Adaptor

    ª About the AC Adaptor ≥If the Palmcorder is affected by magnetically charged equipment and does not function ≥If the temperature of the Battery is extremely high properly, turn off the Palmcorder power and or extremely low, the [CHARGE] Lamp may detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then continue flashing, and the Battery may not charge.

  • Page 95: Optimal Use Of The Battery

    ≥In extremely cold places, condensation may freeze service center. Please consult a distributor or and form frost. In this case, the frost melts first, Panasonic Servicenter. ≥Video head cleaners can be purchased from thus forming condensation, and then it takes another 2 to 3 hours to eliminate the condensation.

  • Page 96: Cautions For Storage

    ª Cautions for Storage Card ≥When the Card is being read, do not remove the Before storing the Palmcorder, take the Cassette Card, turn off the power, or subject it to vibration or out and detach the Battery. impact. Store all the components in a dry place with a ≥Do not leave the Card in places where there is relatively stable temperature.

  • Page 97: Explanation Of Terms

    .................. Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the AV signal output Extremely high precision technology is employed to jack is analog (the same as conventional video produce the Viewfinder screen featuring a total of systems), this Palmcorder can be connected with approximately 113,000 pixels.

  • Page 98: White Balance Adjustment

    ª White Balance Adjustment ª Memory Stop Function Depending on the type of light source, the colors The Memory Stop Function is useful for the recorded by the Palmcorder may be affected. In following operations. some cases, images may be recorded with a bluish Rewinding or fast-forwarding a tape to a desired or reddish hue.

  • Page 99: Specifications

    Specifications Card Memory Functions Recording Media: SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard Digital Palmcorder Information for your safety Image Compression: JPEG Maximum Number of pictures that can be recorded on Power Source: DC 7.9/7.2 V the supplied SD Memory Card Power Consumption: Recording When the size of pictures is [640t480] 6.0 W...

  • Page 100: Palmcorder Accessory System

    Palmcorder Accessory System Description Accessory# Figure AC Adaptor with AC Cable PV-DAC13 and DC Cable 680mAh/Rechargeable *CGA-DU07 Lithium Ion Battery Pack 1360mAh/Rechargeable *CGA-DU14 Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040mAh/Rechargeable *CGA-DU21 Lithium Ion Battery Pack PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (For USA) PV-DDC9-K (For Canada) (4-pin to 4-pin)

  • Page 101: Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

    [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.

  • Page 102: Before Requesting Service (Problems And Solutions)

    Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions. Problems Solutions The Palmcorder power cannot be turned on. Is the power source connected correctly? The Palmcorder power turned off If you leave the Palmcorder in Recording Pause...
  • Page 103 If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for Problems and Solutions. Problems Solutions ≥Is the accidental erasure protection tab on the Audio dubbing cannot be performed. Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot be performed.
  • Page 104 Cassette or personal computer. (l 60, 71) Even if a Card is formatted, it cannot be used. There is a possibility of damage to either the Palmcorder or the Card. Please contact Panasonic Call Centre.

  • Page 105: Request For Service Notice (Usa Only)

    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...

  • Page 106: Limited Warranty (For Usa Customers)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished...

  • Page 107: Customer Services Directory

    Customer’s in Puerto Rico, please ship or carry in to location below (“Service in Puerto Rico”). Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company/ Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infanteria. Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985...

  • Page 108: Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

    5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

  • Page 109: Index

    Index ª A ª J AC Adaptor ............18 Jog Playback ............45 ArcSoft ..............76 ª L Audio Dubbing ............51 LCD Monitor ............21 Auto Focus ............97 Limited Warranty (Canada) .......108 Auto White Balance Adjustment ......98 Limited Warranty (USA) ........106 ª B Low Light Mode ...........35 Backlight Compensation ........33 Low Light Shot ............53 Before Requesting Service .......102...
  • Page 110 ª S SD Memory Card ..........79 Self-Recording ............29 Self-timer Recording ...........30 Sepia Mode ...........40, 48 Shutter Speed .............36 Slide Show ............61 Slow Motion Playback .........45 Soft Skin Function ..........34 Solarization Mode .........40, 48 Sound Volume ............43 SP/LP Mode ............27 Sports Mode ............35 Spotlight Mode ............35 Still Advance Playback ........45 Strobe Mode ..........40, 48...

  • Page 111: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Española Para El Uso Rápido

    Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido ª Para iniciar Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela. CAMERA ≥Dado que la batería no se cargará cuando el cable de CARD PB entrada CC está conectado al adaptador de CA, desconéctelo.
  • Page 112 ª Utilización de la tarjeta Antes de insertar la tarjeta, asegúrese de apagar la videocámara. Desplace la palanca [OPEN] para abrir la tapa del compartimento de tarjeta. Manteniendo la tarjeta de memoria con su ángulo cortado hacia la parte superior , introdúzcala en OPEN el compartimento de tarjeta.
  • Page 114 Executive Office: One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 348-7000 Panasonic Company East: 6749 Baymeadow Drive, Glen Burnie, MD 21060 Panasonic Company Central: 1707 North Randall Road, Elgin, IL 60123 Panasonic Company West: 6550 Katella Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630 Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America Panasonic Sales Company (“PSC”)

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