Panasonic PV-DV952 Before Using

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Before Using

Standard Accessories

Illustrated on the left are accessories packaged with the Palmcorder.

1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l12)

≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

CAUTION:

This unit will operate on 110/120/220/240V AC. An AC plug adaptor

may be required for voltages other than 120V AC. Please contact

either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in

selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory

power plug adaptor (VJSS0070) in an area which has special AC

outlets.

2) Battery Pack (l12)

≥Supplies power to the Palmcorder.

3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l10,11)

4) Lens Cap and Lens Cap Cord (l13)

5) A/V Cable (l35, 45)

6) SD Memory Card (l56)

7) CD-ROM :

USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l49)

G726 Decoder (l47, 50)

ArcSoft Software (l 47, 48)

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the

United States and other countries.

≥Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 2001. ArcSoft,

the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 3.0, ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0,

ArcSoft Panorama Maker 3.0 and ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro are

trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc.

≥All product / brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the

respective holders.

≥Intel® Pentium® is a registered trademark.

≥i.LINK and “¥” are trademarks.

≥IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company.

≥MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark.

≥SD is a trademark.

8) USB Cable (l49)

9) Shoulder Strap (l13)

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