Panasonic PV-DV73 operating instructions Table of Contents

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	Table of Contents
Things You Should Know	2
Important Safeguards	3
Precautions	4
Before Using	6
• Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion	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	27
Playback Your Recordings	31
Special Effect Features	33

Before Use Camera VCR

Digital Features	39
Editing Features	44
Card Features	48
PC Connection
• Transferring Your Images (Windows)	55
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System	59
• TransferringYour Images (i.LINK) (Windows)	71
• PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK)	72
• Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive	74
• Palmcorder File Converter	77
• Web Camera (For Windows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users)	79
• Warning Indications	88
PC Connection
• Transferring Your Images (Macintosh)	89
Palmcorder Accessory System	91
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form	92
Notes On Operations	93
Specifications	95
Before Requesting Service	96
On-Screen Displays (OSD)	98
Request for Service Notice	99
Limited Warranty	100
Customer Services Directory	101
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido	102
MENU OSD	106
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications	111
Index of Controls	115
Index	119

Special Features For Your Information

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Contents Operating Instructions Things You Should Know Safety PrecautionsAbove markings are located on the appliance bottom cover PV-DV73Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Table of Contents CGR-D08R Before UsingUnpack your Palmcorder Easy Cassette Eject/Insertion Record Speed/Playback TimeErase Protection Before you beginAttaching the Shoulder Strap Adjust the LengthHand Strap Lens CapRemote Control Using the Built-in LightTo operate Camera functions To operate VCR functionsRemote Controlling Two Palmcorders Replace the BatteryInsert the Battery Tray Set Power to VCR or CameraQuick Guide Insert the Battery PackInsert Cassette CameraTo Watch Playback in the LCD Liquid Crystal Display Camera RecordingInsert Memory Card About the M-CARD Lock SwitchWhen inserting the Memory Card Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor Supplying PowerInsert the Battery Pack Remove the Battery Pack About the Flashing of the Charge LampSafety precautions Battery CareTo avoid damage to the Battery To ensure longer battery lifeSet the Date and Time Setting the ClockExample Push RotateSetting the Menu Items EX. VCR Mode menu Using the Palmcorder MenuDisplaying the Menu Camera Main menuCamera Recording To conserve powerSimple Recording EVFTo adjust the LCD/EVF Brightness or Color Using the LCD MonitorSwing the LCD monitor fully open Adjust the viewing angle Start recordingProgressive PhotoShot Mode Digital PhotoShot ModeSet Power to Camera Press Photoshot in Record/Pause Set Power to CameraZoom Set Power to Camera Zoom slowlyZoom Microphone Function Zoom quicklyRecording Still Pictures Recording CheckSelf Recording Press Recording CheckCinema Mode Special Effect FeaturesPress Back Light again to cancel the Backlight feature BacklightProgram AE MagicVu IR Filter 0 Lux Audio/Video Fade In/OutFade Fade OutPhoto Title JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC PauseRotate and press JOG KEY to select Rotate and press JOG KEY to select and set an imageWhite Balance Advanced SettingsMacro Focus for close-ups Auto FocusManual Focus Press JOG KEY repeatedly to display High Speed ShutterManual Selection JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSE Adjusting the Iris ManuallyConnecting Earphone not supplied Playback using the LCDPlayback Your Recordings MonitorRepeat Playback Adjusting the VolumeBlank Search EVF/LCDRStill Picture Rapid Visual SearchFast Forward/Rewind Check REWIND/SEARCHRotate JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed Slow Motion Playback Remote Control OnlyVariable Speed Search Press SLOW/F.ADV during playWhen using Palmcorder When using Remote ControlFrame by Frame Advance Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advanceTop Scan To cancel this function, press Play or StopFast Strobe Multi ModeNormal SlowView Recording/Playback on your TV Digital Zoom Digital FeaturesCamera mode MagicPix Images VCR modeJOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAY I.S. may not function when Power 3REC/PAUSE BplayDual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System D.E.I.S Types of Digital Functions Other Digital FunctionsTo use the Wipe function To use the MIX functionPicture in Picture PinP KEY 1POWER 2MENU 7REC Pause Camera StillMain Picture PhotoshotAudio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone Editing FeaturesJOG KEY Memory-Stop EditingMIX Pause Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS CassetteMonitor with your TV Copying from Digital Equipment dubbing Image Resolution and Capacity supplied 8MB Memory Card Card FeaturesCard PhotoShot Press Photoshot to record an imageRepeat steps 1 and 2 on Set Power to VCR 4PHOTOSHOT 2POWER 3PAUSE 3PLAYRecording Images From a Tape Repeat steps 3~4 to record another image to the Memory Card2M-PLAY Stop Playback Still ImagesDelete Delete Specific ImagesDelete ALL FormatRotate and press JOG KEY to select YES Delete All Image PagesJOG KEY 2M-DEL Stop Format the Memory Card Variable Dpof SettingALL1 ALL0Palmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera/SD Drive Transferring Your Images WindowsPHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System Palmcorder File ConverterSoftware Installation Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Verifying the driver Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System VCR ModePalmcorder USB Device Driver/Web Camera Camera Mode If you are using Windows 98SE or Me, click Add/Remove Uninstalling Application SoftwareConnection for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger System Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to VCRTo disconnect USB Cable safely Windows 2000/XP PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger SystemPC Connection Running the Photovu MPEG4 Movie Messenger SystemUSB 4STOP 2PLAY Using Tape Image Data USBPlaying back the saved Motion and Still images VideoGift Screen Using a Motion Image on the VideoGift Screen Using the VideoGift ScreenSetting the Mail Software Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mailClicking on E-Mail will convert Repeat steps 4~6 on page 65 to select a Still ImageSlide-Show Edit Sending a Portion of a Motion ImageSelect the Still images. See steps 4~6 on Click on Slide Edit on the VideoGift screenSetting the Size and Quality Motion and Still Image Drag the pointer 1 to select a desired frame Click OK Selecting a Frame from a Motion ImagePC Connection with DV Interface Cable i.LINK Transferring Your Images i.LINK WindowsWhen selecting Normal Using Tape Image DataStop 2PLAY Click Play button on PC screen to playback the DV tapeClick on Stop to end capture When selecting DetailTo capture Still images When selecting Detail Connection for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Turn on your PC Set the Palmcorder Power to M-CARDTo disconnect USB Cable safely Windows Me/2000/XP If you are using Windows Me, USB Disk will be displayedOpen My Computer Click Removable Disk Using Memory Card Image DataTo convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder Using Palmcorder File ConverterPalmcorder File Converter Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved Conditions for Use Before Using Web Camera* FeaturesWeb Camera Connection for Web Camera Set the Palmcorder Power to CameraTurn on your PC Go to onFor Windows 2000 users For Windows Messenger Windows XP only Web Camera For Windows XP usersClick on About Windows Messenger in the Help menu Click Click here to signClick on Audio and Video Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu Type in your e-mail address and passwordInvited person side Person calling inviting sideType in your Sign-in name and password Install the MSN Messenger ServiceClick on Audio Tuning Wizard in the Tools menu User information, etc. is input NetMeeting screen is automatically openedClick Accept on the screen Click on AcceptClick Download Now! on the screen WindowsConnection Transferring Your Images MacintoshDouble click the Untitled icon Using Built-in SD DriveArcSoft applications Installation Palmcorder Accessory System Visa Palmcorder Accessory Order FormAbout the Memory Card MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card Replacing the BulbMixture Approximate Brightness ValuesPower Consumption Power SourceVideo Signal Operating TemperatureCleaning Care for Video Heads Before Requesting ServiceSelf Diagnostic System Tape Operations CautionSymptom Correction Indications Condition On-Screen Displays OSDRequest for Service Notice Limited Warranty Limited WarrantyAccessory Purchases Customer Services DirectoryAdvertencia del FCC Precauciones para su seguridadInserte el Cassette Inserte de la bateríaAntes de comenzar Grabación con la cámara Al insertar la tarjeta de memoria Introducir la Tarjeta de memoriaAcerca del seguro M-CARD Sceneindex Camera Mode Menu ScreenBeep Sound KEY LEDVCR Mode Menu Screen 11 C. Display p 12 C. Reset p15 LCD/EVF Setup p Variable p Card Mode Menu ScreenREC Mode p CAMERA/VCR Mode REC Important NotePhoto CHKProgressive Indication Light Indication pWind CUT Indication Photo Play Mode Photo ModeREC Mode Recording ModeFront View Index of ControlsSide View YourRear View Underside View Top ViewBack View AC Adaptor Focus CD-ROMOne Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey