Using the ArcSoft Software | Panasonic PV-DV953 manual

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Using the ArcSoft Software

There are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package.

1Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)

≥Easy-to-use photo-stitching program seamlessly combines multiple photos into a single panoramic picture.

2PhotoBase 4.0 (Windows), PhotoBase 2.0 (Mac)

≥Create albums of image, video, audio, and other electronic files for easy viewing, retrieval, and management.

3PhotoImpression 4.0 (Windows, Mac)

≥Easy-to-use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch or add special effects to any image. Also offers creative solutions for making greeting cards and calendars.

4PhotoPrinter 4.0 (Windows, Mac)

≥Program to layout images in multiple sizes quickly and effortlessly to create a collage or photo album, all on one page.

ªOperating environment

≥For Windows

OS:

IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer;

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Professional

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition)

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

CPU:

Pentium-based PC or equivalent [1, 3, 4] Pentium II-based PC or equivalent [2] (Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended)

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more.

Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more. *Quick Time and/or VRML viewer needed. [1]

RAM:

64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)

Free hard disk space:

At least 420 MB

Other requirements:

Mouse

≥For Macintosh

OS:

Mac OS 8.6 – X

CPU:

Power PC

Graphic display:

High Color (16 bit) or more.

Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more.

RAM:

64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)

Free hard disk space:

At least 300 MB

ªSoftware Installation (Macintosh)

1Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh.

2Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

3Double click the icon of a CD-ROM that appears.

4Double click the software to be installed from [ArcSoft].

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete.

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Panasonic PV-DV953 operating instructions Using the ArcSoft Software, Software Installation Macintosh

Contents

Operating Instructions Thank you for choosing Panasonic Above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover Important Safeguards Precautions End User License Agreement for USB Driver and DV Studio Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following Audio Decoder End User License Agreement Limited USE Software License Contents Standard Accessories Battery Pack l14AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable l14 USB Cable l53 Charge the Battery. l Quick GuideTo View the Playback Picture Start recording. l Controls and Components Reset Button Reset l80 MagicWire Remote Control Jack Remote l12Remote Control Sensor l13 Speaker Remote Controller MagicWire Remote Control Inserting the Button-type Battery ˚ 15˚ 15˚ 15˚ Using the Remote ControllerWhile pressing the Stopper 1, pull out the Battery Holder Selecting Remote Controller Modes Power Supply Using the AC AdaptorUsing the Battery Attach the Battery to AC Adaptor and charge it Adjust the Easy-Grip Strap Lens Cap and Easy-Grip StrapªAttach the Lens Cap 1ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy-Grip Strap Attaching the Shoulder Strap Inserting a CassetteAccidental Erasure Prevention If the Cassette Holder Does Not Go Back Using the Viewfinder Using the LCD MonitorTurning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Using the Menu Screen File Selection in the Card Playback Mode List of Menus Recording Setup Sub-Menu Display Setup Sub-MenuDemo Mode Sub-Menu Other Functions Sub-Menu AV IN/OUT Setup Sub-Menu VCR Mode Main-Menu VCR FunctionsPlayback Functions Sub-Menu Camera data will not be recorded in the following cases Card Playback Mode Main-Menu Card Functions Short-Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode aDelete Card File Sub-Menu Card Editing Sub-Menu Setting Date and Time Internal Lithium Battery RechargeLP Mode Audio Recording Mode Recording To Check the RecordingTo View the recorded scene while the Recording is To Finish the Recording PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette Set Camera Functions Camera Setup D.ZOOM 25t or 700t Zoom In/Out FunctionsDigital Zoom Function Times Tele Jump Zoom Function Optical Image Stabilizer Function Fade In/Out FunctionsHold down the Fade Button while recording Fade Cinema Function and Wide Function Backlight Compensation FunctionMagicPix Function Cinema Function Wind Noise Reduction Function Recording in Special Situations Program AERecording with a Fixed Brightness AE Lock Function Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Manual Iris Adjustment F NumberManual Focus Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Adjusting White Balance Manually Recording in Natural Colors White BalanceAbout White Balance Sensor Picture Adjustment Advanced FunctionsZebra Pattern Microphone Sensitivity Level Using the Auto Pop-up Flash Wipe Mode and Mix Mode Digital Effect Functions Multi-Picture Mode Picture-in-Picture ModeSet MULTI-PICTURES Scan Mode Strobe or Manual To Display the Multi-Pictures again Playing Back Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back Slow Motion Playback Still Playback/Still Advance PlaybackFinding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function Jog Playback Index Search Functions ªPhotoShot Index SearchScene Index Search Press the 9 Button or the Button on the Remote Canceling the Playback Zoom Function Playback Zoom FunctionPlayback Digital Effect Functions Suspending Playback Digital Effect Temporarily Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Press the Index Button or 9 4 on the Remote controller Playing Back on Your TV Audio Dubbing Using a Memory Card Recording on the Memory Card After setting the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode l36 Automatically copying still pictures recorded on a CassetteTo Stop the Transfer of Images Press the Button ≥For other notes, see Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 Recording Voice Voice Recording FunctionMaximum recording time on the supplied Card 16 MB Maximum recording time on the supplied Card 16MB Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode Playing Back Files from the Memory CardPlaying back Still Pictures Playing back Moving Pictures MPEG4 Using File Search Mode Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a CassetteTo Select a Desired File and Play it Back Slide Show Creating a Title Inserting a Title Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card Dpof Setting Formatting a Memory Card Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment Dubbing Analog-Digital ConversionStopping Dubbing ≥Recording starts Using the Software with a Computer Using USB DriverSoftware Installation Windows Select the software to be installed from Setup Menu Installing USB Driver Finish installation by following the on-screen instructionsClick OK when the Restarting Windows Dialogue appears For Windows 98SE/Me Users Connecting Computer and Palmcorder After the completion of setting, click on FinishFor Windows XP/2000 Users Use auxiliary USB Connection Cable to connect Using as a Web Camera ªOperating environmentStart the NetMeeting Setting up the NetMeeting Using the DV Studio 3.1E-SE Installation of DV Studio 3.1E-SEªTo start DV Studio 3.1E-SE Using the G.726 Audio Decoder Installing the G.726 Audio DecoderInstall it by following the instructions on the screen Click Finish when the Setup Complete Dialog appears Using the ArcSoft Software Software Installation Macintosh Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite ≥Installation beginsTo start software in the ArcSoft Software Suite For Information on ArcSoft Software If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall To disconnect USB cable safelyDouble click the icon in task tray Windows XP/2000 About the SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard About the compatibility of the card filesSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Indications Recording Mode White Balance Mode≥Number set Dpof 00 l50 Dpof setting & Slide Show Voice cyan l42 ≥File number No.000 l45 ≥Lock setting l49 Changing the Counter Display Mode Changing the Display ModeBattery is low. Recharge it Displaying Date/Time Indication Alarm Sounds l20 Progressive PhotoShotTM Function l25Zoom In/Out Functions l26 Cinema Function and Wide Function l28 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment l30 Manual Iris Adjustment l30MagicPix Function l28 Program AE l29 Using the Auto Pop-up Flash l33 Digital Effect Functions Camera ModeListening to Playback Sound Through Headphones Multi-Picture Mode VCR Mode l40 Selecting the Sound during PlaybackPlayback Zoom Functions l39 Playback Digital Effect Functions l39 Recording to a Card from other equipment Card PhotoShot l42Recording Moving Pictures MPEG4 l44 Voice Voice Recording Function l44 Voice Power Save l20 Using a Card in a Personal ComputerCard Playback l45 Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette l46 Tips for using your Palmcorder After UseAbout the AC Adaptor ≥If you use the Palmcorder near a TV, images or sounds Digital Video Head Cleaner Optimal Use of the BatteryCondensation Take out the Cassette LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens Hood Explanation of Terms Specifications Digital Palmcorder Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory# Description Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers Visa Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions Problems Solutions Headphones of the Palmcorder Is pressedMosaic-like noise patterns appear on images during Cue, Review or Slow Motion Playback Request for Service Notice Limited Warranty For USA Customers Limited Warranty CoverageParts Labor Service Contact Number Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service Customer Services Directory Centralized Factory ServicenterPanasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL Warranty For Canadian Customers Panasonic Canada IncAmbler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Camcorder Product One 1 year, parts and labour Index Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido Para iniciarPara grabar Para comprobar lo que ha sido grabado Para introducir una tarjeta de memoria Para grabar en una tarjeta de memoriaPara reproducir la imagen en la tarjeta de memoria Ajuste la videocámara según el modo de playback de tarjetaPage Page Page Panasonic Canada Inc LSQT0619A F0103Nm0 600 a