Panasonic PV-DV952 Before Using, CAMERA Mode, VCR Mode, Special Features, Others

Before Using

Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6

Quick Guide.........................................................................7

To watch the Playback Picture............................................7

Controls and Components...................................................8

Remote Controller.............................................................10

Power Supply.................................................................... 12

Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 12

Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................... 13

Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................13

Inserting a Cassette..........................................................13

Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting Modes......... 14

Using the Viewfinder.........................................................14

Using the LCD Monitor......................................................14

Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 15

List of Menus..................................................................... 16

Setting Date and Time.......................................................19

Internal Lithium Battery Recharge.....................................19

LP Mode............................................................................ 19

Audio Recording Mode......................................................19

CAMERA Mode

Recording.......................................................................... 20

PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette........................ 21

Zoom In/Out Functions......................................................21

Digital Zoom Function....................................................... 22

Optical Image Stabilizer Function......................................22

Fade In/Out Functions.......................................................22

Cinema Function...............................................................23

Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 23

Recording in Special Situations.........................................23

Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 24

Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 24

Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) ..................................25

Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function).... 25

Recording in Natural Colors.............................................. 26

Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................... 26

Using the Video Flash....................................................... 27

Digital Effect Functions......................................................28

VCR Mode

Playing Back......................................................................30

Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back...........................30

Slow Motion Playback.......................................................31

Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 31

Finding the End of a Recording.........................................31

Index Search Functions..................................................... 32

Playback Zoom Function...................................................33

Playback Digital Effect Functions......................................33

Playing Back on Your TV.................................................. 35

Audio Dubbing...................................................................35

Special Features

Using a Memory Card........................................................36

Recording on the Memory Card.........................................36

Playing Back Files from the Memory Card........................39

Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette........... 40

Slide Show.........................................................................41

Creating a Title..................................................................42

Inserting a Title..................................................................42

Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental

Erasure (File Lock)............................................................43

Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card................43

Formatting a Memory Card................................................44

DPOF Setting.....................................................................44

Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS

or VHS Cassette (Dubbing).............................................45

Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette

to your DV Cassette........................................................45

Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment

(Dubbing)........................................................................46

Using the Software with a Computer.................................47

ArcSoft Software................................................................48

Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit............................49

Installing USB Driver..........................................................49

Connecting Computer and Palmcorder .............................49

Using the G726 Decoder...................................................50

Installing the G726 Decoder.............................................. 50

Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized...................... 51

To disconnect USB cable safely........................................ 51

Verifying and updating driver.............................................52

If you no longer need software or driver (uninstall)............55

Notes .................................................................................56

Others

Indications..........................................................................57

Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................59

Notes & Precautions..........................................................60

Cautions for Use................................................................65

Explanation of Terms.........................................................68

Specifications.....................................................................69

Palmcorder Accessory System..........................................70

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form

(For USA Customers)......................................................71

Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions).......72

Request for Service Notice (USA only)..............................74

Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)............................75

Customer Services Directory.............................................76

Limited Warranty (For Canadian Customers) ....................77

Index..................................................................................78

Spanish Quick Use Guide/

Guía española para el uso rápido...................................79

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