Panasonic PV-DV952 Using the Video Flash

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Using the Video Flash

The Built-in Video Flash enables you to record still pictures in a dark place.

1Press the [PUSH] Button to open the Video Flash.

2Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDING SETUP]>>

[FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO].

≥If [AUTO] is selected, Video Flash is set off if light is needed by sensing

the surrounding luminosity.

3Press the [STILL] Button.

≥Video Flash is set off.

4Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button or Recording Start/Stop

Button.

≥Video Flash is not set off when recording.

≥If either [ß], [ßi] or [ßj] Indication is lit, flash is set off. If flashing or dark,

Video Flash is not set off.

≥The available range of the Video Flash is approximately 1 to 2.5 meters in a

dark place. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded by using the

Video Flash at distances greater than 2.5 meters.

≥Object of recording may appear dark if flash is set off in front of white

background.

≥Using Tele Conversion Lens (not supplied) or Wide Conversion Lens (not

supplied) can block flash light and may cause vignetting effect.

Adjusting Brightness of the Video Flash

Brightness of the Video Flash can be set in [FLASH LEVEL] on the

[RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu.

Set [FLASH LEVEL] on the [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu to desired

Flash Level.

≥Normally, set it to [NORMAL] ([ß] Indication 1 appears).

≥If the brightness is not enough in [NORMAL] setting, set it to [i] ([ßi]

Indication appears), if it is too much, set it to [j] ([ßj] Indication appears).

To reduce the “Red Eye” phenomenon

Set the [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] >> [RECORDINGSETUP] >>

[RED EYE REDUCTION] >> [ON].

≥The [£] Indication 2 appears when Video Flash is opened.

≥You may still experience red eye phenomenon, depending on recording

conditions.

≥For other notes, see page 61.

PUSH

1

PHOTO

SHOT

4

4

3

2

2

MENU

STILL

PUSH

SHUTTER/IRIS/VOL/JOG

Contents

Main Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Mini Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! Safety Precautions CAUTION Important Safeguards ATTENTION: Important Safeguards Precautions Contents Before Using CAMERA Mode VCR Mode Special Features Others Before Using Standard Accessories CAUTION: 5, 6 7 Quick Guide To watch the Playback Picture Page Page 10) 17) 20) 21) 22) 23) 24) 25) Remote Controller Page Power Supply Using the AC Adaptor 1 2 Battery Holder on the Palmcorder. 3 AC Adaptor. Page 23 180x90x 1, 2 3 Using the Menu Screen 1 2, 3, 4, 5 2 3 4 5 Page 17) [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu [CARD SETUP] Sub-Menu [MULTI-PICTURES] Sub-Menu [RECORDING SETUP] Sub-Menu [DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu [CARD EDITING] Sub-Menu [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu Setting Date and Time 1 [OTHER FUNCTIONS] >> [CLOCK-SET] >> [YES]. 2 [YEAR]/[MONTH]/[DAY]/[HOUR]/[MINUTE] and set it to a desired value. CAMERA Mode Recording 1 2 3 4 PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] Button in the Recording Pause Mode. Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode Frame Moving Picture (Frame Mode) Digital Zoom Function 1 2 Optical Image Stabilizer Function 1 Cinema Function 1 [CINEMA] >> [ON]. To Cancel the Cinema Mode Backlight Compensation Function Manual Focus Adjustment 2 3 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 2 Manual Iris Adjustment 2 Press the [PUSH] Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2 3 Recording with a Fixed Brightness 1 Recording in Natural Colors 2 Mode Indication appears. 1 2 3 4 5 Adjusting White Balance Manually Using the Video Flash 1 2 [FLASH] >> [ON] or [AUTO]. 3 4 Digital Effect Functions Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1] 2, 3, 4 Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] Selecting a desired digital effect Multi-Picture Mode 1 [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 2 3 4 VCR Mode Playing Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Slow Motion Playback 2 Resuming Normal Playback Still Playback/Still Advance Playback 1 Push the Operation Lever towards [ 1 Index Search Functions PhotoShot Index Search 1 S 1 [INDEX] >> [PHOTO]. 2 Press the [9] Button 1 or the [ : ] Button 2 Playback Zoom Function A part of the image can be enlarged up to 10 times during playback. 1 [P.B. ZOOM] on the Remote Controller. The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size. Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode 1 [MANUAL] or [PHOTO] or [SCENE], whichever mode you prefer. 2 3 4 Playing Back on Your TV 1 Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV. 2 Making the Indications Appear on the TV screen Page 1, 2, 4, 3, , Page Playing Back Files from the Memory Card 2, , 3, , 1, , 1 Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Slide Show 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 , , 1, 6, 7, 8 Creating a Title 1 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 2 3 4 5 Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure 1 1, 3 >> [YES]. Page Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV 2, 4, 5 Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment 1 2 3 4 3 1 33 4, 5 4, 5 4, 54, 5 ArcSoft Software There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package. Before you begin... 1 [Panorama Maker 3.0] or [PhotoImpression 3.0] or [PhotoBase 3.0] or [PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro]. 1 Page Using the G726 Decoder 1 Installing the G726 Decoder 1 2 3 Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized 1 To disconnect USB cable safely 1 2 3 Verifying and updating driver Page 1, 1 If you no longer need software or driver Notes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Others Indications 6) 8) 20) 21) 23) 24) MF 22) EIS MNL 17) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Warning/Alarm Indications Notes & Precautions Power-Related Items (l12) Inserting/Ejecting the Cassette (l13) Alarm Sounds Recording (l20) Cinema Function (l23) Program AE (l 23) Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l24) Manual Iris Adjustment (l25) White Balance (l26) Digital Effect Functions (Camera Mode) Index Search Functions (l32) Playback Zoom Functions (l33) Playback Digital Effect Functions (l33) Multi-Picture Mode (VCR Mode) (l34) Audio Dubbing (l35) Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) Card Functions (l3644) Recording to a Card from other equipment Card PhotoShot (l36) Card Playback (l39) Voice Power Save (l39) Slide Show (l41) Title Functions (l42) DPOF setting (l44) Cautions for Use After Use 1 2 3 Viewfinder. 4 Cap. Digital Video Head Cleaner 1 the same manner as a Video Cassette. 2 20 seconds later, push the Operation Lever towards [] Button. (Do not rewind the tape.) Cautions for Storage LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood 1 into the slot 2 Explanation of Terms Digital Video System Focus Auto Focus Adjustment White Balance Adjustment Specifications Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Figure Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Problems Solutions Request for Service Notice Request for Service Notice: Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty Product MAIL TO : Service in Puerto Rico Accessory Purchases: Centralized Factory Servicenter Product Repairs Limited Warranty Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canadian Customers) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - CUSTOMERS RECORD Index A B C D Page Page Page Page Page P