Panasonic PV-DV73 operating instructions Auto Focus, Manual Focus, Macro Focus for close-ups

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Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.

Advanced Settings

Auto Focus

The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range.

Manual Focus

Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ...

a subject through glass.

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.

4, 6POWER ZOOM

1POWER

2AUTO/MANUAL

1 Set POWER to CAMERA.

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3 Press FOCUS so that the “MF” (Manual Focus) indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.

4 Press and hold POWER ZOOM, “T” side (Telephoto), until the lens is at maximum zoom in.

5 Turn M.FOCUS RING until the picture

is in focus.

It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly.

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.

5M.FOCUS 3FOCUS RING

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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Contents Operating Instructions Safety Precautions Things You Should KnowAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover PV-DV73Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents Unpack your Palmcorder Before UsingCGR-D08R Record Speed/Playback Time Easy Cassette Eject/InsertionErase Protection Before you beginAdjust the Length Attaching the Shoulder StrapHand Strap Lens CapUsing the Built-in Light Remote ControlTo operate Camera functions To operate VCR functionsReplace the Battery Remote Controlling Two PalmcordersInsert the Battery Tray Set Power to VCR or CameraInsert the Battery Pack Quick GuideInsert Cassette CameraCamera Recording To Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayWhen inserting the Memory Card About the M-CARD Lock SwitchInsert Memory Card Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC AdaptorInsert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack About the Flashing of the Charge LampBattery Care Safety precautionsTo avoid damage to the Battery To ensure longer battery lifeSetting the Clock Set the Date and TimeExample Push RotateUsing the Palmcorder Menu Setting the Menu Items EX. VCR Mode menuDisplaying the Menu Camera Main menuTo conserve power Camera RecordingSimple Recording EVFUsing the LCD Monitor To adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or ColorSwing the LCD monitor fully open Adjust the viewing angle Start recordingDigital PhotoShot Mode Progressive PhotoShot ModeSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Set Power to CameraSet Power to Camera Zoom slowly ZoomZoom Microphone Function Zoom quicklyRecording Check Recording Still PicturesSelf Recording Press Recording CheckSpecial Effect Features Cinema ModePress Back Light again to cancel the Backlight feature BacklightProgram AE Audio/Video Fade In/Out MagicVu IR Filter 0 LuxFade Fade OutJOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC Pause Photo TitleRotate and press JOG KEY to select Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an imageAdvanced Settings White BalanceManual Focus Auto FocusMacro Focus for close-ups Manual Selection High Speed ShutterPress JOG KEY repeatedly to display Adjusting the Iris Manually JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSEPlayback using the LCD Connecting Earphone not suppliedPlayback Your Recordings MonitorAdjusting the Volume Repeat PlaybackBlank Search EVF/LCDRRapid Visual Search Still PictureFast Forward/Rewind Check REWIND/SEARCHSlow Motion Playback Remote Control Only Rotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speedVariable Speed Search Press SLOW/F.ADV during playWhen using Remote Control When using PalmcorderFrame by Frame Advance Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advanceTo cancel this function, press Play or Stop Top ScanStrobe Multi Mode FastNormal SlowView Recording/Playback on your TV Camera mode Digital FeaturesDigital Zoom JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAY VCR modeMagicPix Images Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.S Power 3REC/PAUSE BplayI.S. may not function when Other Digital Functions Types of Digital FunctionsTo use the Wipe function To use the MIX functionKEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera Still Picture in Picture PinPMain Picture PhotoshotEditing Features Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in MicrophoneMIX Memory-Stop EditingJOG KEY Monitor with your TV Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS CassettePause Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing Card Features Image Resolution and Capacity supplied 8MB Memory CardCard PhotoShot Press Photoshot to record an image4PHOTOSHOT 2POWER 3PAUSE 3PLAY Repeat steps 1 and 2 on Set Power to VCRRecording Images From a Tape Repeat steps 3~4 to record another image to the Memory CardPlayback Still Images 2M-PLAY StopDelete Specific Images DeleteDelete ALL FormatJOG KEY 2M-DEL Stop Delete All Image PagesRotate and press JOG KEY to select YES Format the Memory Card Dpof Setting VariableALL1 ALL0Transferring Your Images Windows Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera/SD DrivePHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System Palmcorder File ConverterSoftware Installation Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera Camera Mode PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System VCR ModeVerifying the driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Uninstalling Application Software If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, click Add/RemoveTurn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to VCR Connection for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger SystemPHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows 2000/XPRunning the Photovu MPEG4 Movie Messenger System PC ConnectionUsing Tape Image Data USB USB 4STOP 2PLAYPlaying back the saved Motion and Still images VideoGift Screen Using the VideoGift Screen Using a Motion Image on the VideoGift ScreenSetting the Mail Software Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mail Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 toClicking on E-Mail will convert Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to select a Still ImageSending a Portion of a Motion Image Slide-Show EditSelect the Still images. See steps 4~6 on Click on Slide Edit on the VideoGift screenSetting the Size and Quality Motion and Still Image Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image Drag the pointer 1 to select a desired frame Click OKTransferring Your Images i.LINK Windows PC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINKUsing Tape Image Data When selecting NormalStop 2PLAY Click Play button on PC screen to playback the DV tapeTo capture Still images When selecting Detail When selecting DetailClick on Stop to end capture Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to M-CARD Connection for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD DriveIf you are using Windows Me, USB Disk will be displayed To disconnect USB Cable safely Windows Me/2000/XPUsing Memory Card Image Data Open My Computer Click Removable DiskPalmcorder File Converter Using Palmcorder File ConverterTo convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved Web Camera Before Using Web Camera* FeaturesConditions for Use Set the Palmcorder Power to Camera Connection for Web CameraTurn on your PC Go to onFor Windows 2000 users Web Camera For Windows XP users For Windows Messenger Windows XP onlyClick on About Windows Messenger in the Help menu Click Click here to signType in your e-mail address and password Click on Audio and Video Tuning Wizard in the Tools menuPerson calling inviting side Invited person sideInstall the MSN Messenger Service Type in your Sign-in name and passwordClick on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu NetMeeting screen is automatically opened User information, etc. is inputClick Accept on the screen Click on AcceptWindows Click Download Now! on the screenTransferring Your Images Macintosh ConnectionArcSoft applications Installation Using Built-in SD DriveDouble click the Untitled icon Palmcorder Accessory System Palmcorder Accessory Order Form VisaReplacing the Bulb About the Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory CardApproximate Brightness Values MixturePower Source Power ConsumptionVideo Signal Operating TemperatureBefore Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video HeadsSelf Diagnostic System Tape Operations CautionSymptom Correction On-Screen Displays OSD Indications ConditionRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyCustomer Services Directory Accessory PurchasesPrecauciones para su seguridad Advertencia del FCCAntes de comenzar Inserte de la bateríaInserte el Cassette Grabación con la cámara Acerca del seguro M-CARD Introducir la Tarjeta de memoriaAl insertar la tarjeta de memoria Camera Mode Menu Screen SceneindexKEY LED Beep SoundVCR Mode Menu Screen 15 LCD/EVF Setup p 12 C. Reset p11 C. Display p REC Mode p Card Mode Menu ScreenVariable p CAMERA/VCR Mode Important Note RECPhoto CHKWind CUT Indication Light Indication pProgressive Indication Photo Mode Photo Play ModeREC Mode Recording ModeIndex of Controls Front ViewSide View YourRear View Back View Top ViewUnderside View AC Adaptor CD-ROM FocusOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey