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Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)

By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the movie camera by using the DV cable VW-CD1E (optional) 1, high-image- quality dubbing can be done in digital format.

This model cannot be used as a Recorder. ≥Set to Tape Playback Mode.

(Player/recorder)

1Connect the movie camera and digital video equipment with the DV cable.

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2Start playback. (Player)

3Start recording. (Recorder)

4Stop playback. (Player)

≥Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly.

≥Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected.

≥Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the playback tape.

≥The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images.

Using the movie camera as a Web Camera

To upgrade Windows XP to SP2, click [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Windows Update]. If the movie camera is connected to your personal computer, you can send video and sound from the movie camera to the other parties via the network. Audio may also be exchanged if the personal computer is configured accordingly. (You can use the microphone equipped with the personal computer instead of the one on the movie camera.)

Software:

Windows Live Messenger 8.0/8.1

(Windows XP/Vista)

Windows XP: DirectX 9.0c

Windows Vista: DirectX 10

ªConnecting the movie camera to personal computer (For using as a

Web Camera)

1Set the movie camera to tape playback mode or tape recording mode.

2Connect the movie camera to personal computer with type A-to-B USB cable (not supplied).

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1)USB cable (Type A-to-B)

2)USB terminal

3)The Web Camera mode screen

3Start the Windows Live Messenger.

≥Click [start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Live Messenger].

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Operating Instructions Before use How to replace the fuse Operating instructions Information for Your SafetyUse only the recommended accessories Carefully observe copyright laws For business users in the European Union Contents Sales and Support Information Before usingAccessories Optional Viewfinder -14 Parts identification and handlingCamera LCD monitor open part Speaker Adjust the belt length and the pad positionGrip belt LCD monitor -13 Slide the lens cover open/close switch to Using the lens coverPower supply Charging the battery Removing the battery Connecting to the AC outletFitting the battery Charging time and recordable time Selecting a mode Turning the camera on/offHow to turn on the power ≥Rotate the mode dial slowly ≥The power does not turn off even if How to turn off the power 1 Set the mode dial to OFF ≥Set to Tape Recording Mode Set Basic Clock SET YES Setting date and timeUsing the LCD monitor Recharging the built-in lithium battery Extending the viewfinder Using the viewfinderAdjusting the field of view Quick start Push the Push mark 1 in order to close the cassette holder To cancel Quick StartInserting/removing a cassette How to use the joystick Tape Playback Mode Help modeTo exit the Help mode To exit the menu screen Switching the languageUsing the menu screen About the menu setting Recording with the built-in LED video light Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinderAdjusting the brightness and colour Level To cancel the built-in LED video light Check before recording Record mode Concerning the remaining tape time Indication on the screen On-screen display in the tape recording modeRecording on a tape Recording check Continuous photoshot Blank search functionRecording a still picture on a tape Photoshot Stopping blank search midway Through To use the zoom microphone function Zoom in/out functionDigital zoom function About the variable speed zoom Function To return to normal recording Recording yourselfBacklight compensation function Colour night view function Soft skin modeTo cancel the colour night view function To cancel the soft skin mode Wind noise reduction function To cancel the wind noise reduction FunctionTo cancel fading Fade in/fade out function Guideline function Wide/43 functionImage stabilizer function To cancel the scene mode function Auto slow shutter modeRecording in various situations Scene mode To cancel the slow shutter mode Recording in natural colours White balance About flashing of the indication Manual focus adjustmentTo restore to the automatic Adjustment To set the white balance manually Iris/gain value range Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustmentTo restore to automatic adjustment Shutter speed range Playing back tape Playback modeTo adjust volume Settings on the audio To return to normal playback Frame-by-frame playbackPlayback on TV Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing Edit mode Start the Windows Live Messenger Using the DV Cable for Recording Digital DubbingUsing the movie camera as a Web Camera Software Operating environment on iMovie HD Using on MacintoshWhen you use the movie camera as a Web Camera CPU PowerPC G5 Intel Core Duo Intel Core Solo Interface LSQT1291 Tape Playback Menu MenuMenu list Tape Recording Menu Other menus Menus related to taking picturesMenus related to playback Recording indications OthersIndications Basic indications Textual indications Confirmatory indications Functions cannot be used simultaneously Before requesting repair Problems and solutions Cassette is correctly inserted Cassette cannot be removedNo operation other than cassette removal can be performed Recording Playback Pictures Push the Reset Switch is displayedDifferent sounds are reproduced at the same time Sounds cannot be played back About dirty heads About condensation While carrying the movie camera, do not drop or bump it About the movie camera Do not throw old battery into fire About the batteryBe sure to detach the battery after use Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording Periodical check-ups About the cassette LCD monitor/viewfinder Auto focus Explanation of termsAutomatic white balance White balance Specifications Specifications Numerics Index Web site http//panasonic.net