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ªCard PhotoShot (continued)

Recording from a Cassette (VCR Mode)

1Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].

2Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL].

3Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [CARD SETUP] >>

[PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired picture quality.

4Start playback and press the [PHOTOSHOT] Button at the

scene you want to record.

≥The size of the images input externally or recorded from a tape to the

card becomes [640k480].

≥While the image is being recorded, it stays still for a few seconds.

Recording from other equipment

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1Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>

[CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired picture

quality.

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2Slide the [TAPE/CARD] Selector to [CARD].

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3Slide the [STILL/MPEG4/VOICE] Selector to [STILL].

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4Input the picture from the other equipment then press the

[PHOTO SHOT] Button at the desired scene.

Selecting the quality of Card PhotoShot images

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Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR FUNCTIONS] >>

[CARD SETUP] >> [PICTURE QUALITY] >> a desired picture

quality.

Maximum number of images recordable on the supplied Card (16MB)

When the picture size is 1488t1128:

[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 18 pictures

[NORMAL] (Normal): approximately 30 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 40 pictures

When the picture size is 640t480:

[FINE] (high image quality): approximately 100 pictures

[NORMAL] (Normal): approximately 200 pictures

[ECONOMY] (low image quality): approximately 400 pictures

≥For other notes, see page 63.

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ªAutomatically copying still pictures recorded on a

cassette

The Palmcorder copies images automatically, referring to Photo Index

signals.

After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode (l30).....

1Set the Palmcorder to Still Playback Mode just before the

point where picture transfer is to commence.

2Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >>

[RECORD TO CARD] >> [YES].

≥Search starts from the current Cassette position, and images with

Photo Index signals are recorded onto the Card sequentially.

≥While copying, the Indication 1 appears.

To Stop the Transfer of Images

Push the Operation Lever towards [∫].

≥For other notes, see page 63.

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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