Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Contents

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Contents

 

Before Using

 

Standard Accessories

8

Quick Guide

9

To View the Playback Picture

9

Controls and Components

10

Remote Controller

12

Power Supply

14

Charging Time and Available Recording Time

14

Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap

15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

16

Inserting a Cassette

16

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes

17

Using the Viewfinder

17

Using the LCD Monitor

17

Using the Menu Screen

18

List of Menus

19

Setting Date and Time

23

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge

23

LP Mode

23

Audio Recording Mode

23

CAMERA Mode

 

Recording

24

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette

25

Zoom In/Out Functions

26

Digital Zoom Function

26

Optical Image Stabilizer Function

27

Fade In/Out Functions

27

Cinema Function and Wide Function

28

Backlight Compensation Function

28

MagicPix Function

28

Wind Noise Reduction Function

29

Recording in Special Situations (Program AE)

29

Recording with a Fixed Brightness

 

(AE Lock Function)

29

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment

30

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number)

30

Manual Focus Adjustment

30

Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance)

31

Adjusting White Balance Manually

31

Advanced Functions

32

Using the Auto Pop-up Flash

33

Digital Effect Functions

34

VCR Mode

 

Playing Back

36

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back

36

Slow Motion Playback

37

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback

37

Finding the End of a Recording

 

(Blank Search Function)

37

Index Search Functions

38

Playback Zoom Function

39

Playback Digital Effect Functions

39

Playing Back on Your TV

41

Audio Dubbing

41

Special Features

 

Using a Memory Card

42

Recording on the Memory Card

42

Playing Back Files from the Memory Card

45

Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette

46

Slide Show

47

Creating a Title

48

Inserting a Title

48

Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental

 

Erasure (File Lock)

49

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card

49

Formatting a Memory Card

50

DPOF Setting

50

Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette

 

(Dubbing)

51

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your

 

DV Cassette

51

Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment

 

(Dubbing)

52

Using the Software with a Computer

53

Using USB Driver

53

Installing USB Driver

54

Connecting Computer and Palmcorder

55

Using as a Web Camera

56

Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE

58

Using the G.726 Audio Decoder

59

Using the ArcSoft Software

60

To disconnect USB cable safely

62

If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall)

62

Notes

63

Others

 

Indications

64

Warning/Alarm Indications

66

Notes & Precautions

67

Cautions for Use

73

Explanation of Terms

76

Specifications

77

Palmcorder Accessory System

78

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

 

(For USA Customers)

79

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)

80

Request for Service Notice

82

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)

83

Customer Services Directory

84

Warranty (For Canadian Customers)

85

Index

86

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

 

Guía española para el uso rápido

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Contents Operating Instructions Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Thank you for choosing PanasonicImportant Safeguards Precautions Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following End User License Agreement for USB Driver and DV StudioLimited USE Software License Audio Decoder End User License AgreementContents USB Cable l53 Standard AccessoriesBattery Pack l14 AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l14Start recording. l Charge the Battery. lQuick Guide To View the Playback PictureControls and Components Speaker Reset Button Reset l80MagicWire Remote Control Jack Remote l12 Remote Control Sensor l13MagicWire Remote Control Remote ControllerSelecting Remote Controller Modes Inserting the Button-type Battery˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the Remote Controller While pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery HolderAttach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it Power SupplyUsing the AC Adaptor Using the Battery1ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Adjust the Easy-Grip StrapLens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap ªAttach the Lens CapIf the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back Attaching the Shoulder StrapInserting a Cassette Accidental Erasure PreventionUsing the LCD Monitor Using the ViewfinderTurning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes File Selection in the Card Playback Mode Using the Menu ScreenList of Menus Other Functions Sub-Menu Recording Setup Sub-MenuDisplay Setup Sub-Menu Demo Mode Sub-MenuCamera data will not be recorded in the following cases AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-MenuVCR Mode Main-Menu VCR Functions Playback Functions Sub-MenuCard Editing Sub-Menu Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card FunctionsShort-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode a Delete Card File Sub-MenuAudio Recording Mode Setting Date and TimeInternal Lithium Battery Recharge LP ModeTo Finish the Recording RecordingTo Check the Recording To View the recorded scene while the Recording isPhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette Times Tele Jump Zoom Function Set Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 25t or 700tZoom In/Out Functions Digital Zoom FunctionFade Optical Image Stabilizer FunctionFade In/Out Functions Hold down the Fade Button while recordingCinema Function Cinema Function and Wide FunctionBacklight Compensation Function MagicPix FunctionRecording in Special Situations Program AE Wind Noise Reduction FunctionRecording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function To Resume Automatic Adjustment Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentManual Iris Adjustment F Number Manual Focus AdjustmentRecording in Natural Colors White Balance Adjusting White Balance ManuallyAbout White Balance Sensor Microphone Sensitivity Level Picture AdjustmentAdvanced Functions Zebra PatternUsing the Auto Pop-up Flash Digital Effect Functions Wipe Mode and Mix ModeTo Display the Multi-Pictures again Multi-Picture ModePicture-in-Picture Mode Set MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or ManualFinding a Scene You Want to Play Back Playing BackJog Playback Slow Motion PlaybackStill Playback/Still Advance Playback Finding the End of a Recording Blank Search FunctionPress the 9 Button or the Button on the Remote Index Search FunctionsªPhotoShot Index Search Scene Index SearchSuspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Canceling the Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Zoom Function Playback Digital Effect FunctionsPress the Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controller Playing Back with Multi-Picture ModeAudio Dubbing Playing Back on Your TVRecording on the Memory Card Using a Memory CardPress the Button ≥For other notes, see After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode l36Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a Cassette To Stop the Transfer of ImagesMaximum recording time on the supplied Card 16MB Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4Recording Voice Voice Recording Function Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16 MBPlaying back Moving Pictures MPEG4 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback ModePlaying Back Files from the Memory Card Playing back Still PicturesCopying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette Using File Search ModeTo Select a Desired File and Play it Back Slide Show Inserting a Title Creating a TitleDeleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Dpof SettingCopying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette ≥Recording starts Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment DubbingAnalog-Digital Conversion Stopping DubbingSelect the software to be installed from Setup Menu Using the Software with a ComputerUsing USB Driver Software Installation WindowsFor Windows 98SE/Me Users Installing USB DriverFinish installation by following the on-screen instructions Click OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appearsUse auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect Connecting Computer and PalmcorderAfter the completion of setting, click on Finish For Windows XP/2000 UsersªOperating environment Using as a Web CameraStart the NetMeeting Setting up the NetMeeting Installation of DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SEªTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog appears Using the G.726 Audio DecoderInstalling the G.726 Audio Decoder Install it by following the instructions on the screenSoftware Installation Macintosh Using the ArcSoft SoftwareFor Information on ArcSoft Software Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite≥Installation begins To start software in the ArcSoft Software SuiteWindows XP/2000 If you no longer need software or driver UninstallTo disconnect USB cable safely Double click the icon in task trayMultiMediaCard About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCardAbout the compatibility of the card files SD Memory CardIndications Voice cyan l42 ≥File number No.000 l45 ≥Lock setting l49 Recording ModeWhite Balance Mode ≥Number set Dpof 00 l50 Dpof setting & Slide ShowDisplaying Date/Time Indication Changing the Counter Display ModeChanging the Display Mode Battery is low. Recharge itCinema Function and Wide Function l28 Alarm Sounds l20Progressive PhotoShotTM Function l25 Zoom In/Out Functions l26Program AE l29 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment l30Manual Iris Adjustment l30 MagicPix Function l28Digital Effect Functions Camera Mode Using the Auto Pop-up Flash l33Listening to Playback Sound Through Headphones Playback Digital Effect Functions l39 Multi-Picture Mode VCR Mode l40Selecting the Sound during Playback Playback Zoom Functions l39Voice Voice Recording Function l44 Recording to a Card from other equipmentCard PhotoShot l42 Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 l44Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette l46 Voice Power Save l20Using a Card in a Personal Computer Card Playback l45≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds Tips for using your PalmcorderAfter Use About the AC AdaptorTake out the Cassette Digital Video Head CleanerOptimal Use of the Battery CondensationLCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Digital Palmcorder SpecificationsAccessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory SystemVisa Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA CustomersProblems Solutions Before Requesting Service Problems and SolutionsCue, Review or Slow Motion Playback Headphones of the PalmcorderIs pressed Mosaic-like noise patterns appear on images duringRequest for Service Notice Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Limited Warranty For USA CustomersLimited Warranty Coverage Parts Labor Service Contact NumberCentralized Factory Servicenter Customer Services DirectoryPanasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Warranty For Canadian CustomersPanasonic Canada Inc Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3Index Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabado Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoPara iniciar Para grabarAjuste la videocámara según el modo de playback de tarjeta Para introducir una tarjeta de memoriaPara grabar en una tarjeta de memoria Para reproducir la imagen en la tarjeta de memoriaPage Page Page LSQT0619A F0103Nm0 600 a Panasonic Canada Inc