Mini
Operating Instructions
Digital Video Camcorder
Things You Should Know
Safety Precautions
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No
Model No Serial No
Trade Name
Declaration of Conformity
Panasonic
Model No
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
U.S.A./CANADA CONSUMERS ATTENTION
Precautions
THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE
USE & LOCATION
Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following
Article 5 Reverse Engineering, Decompiling or Disassembly
Contents
Before using
Record mode
Edit mode
Playback mode
With a PC
Menu
ª Charging the battery
Quick Guide
ª Fitting the battery
ª How to turn on the power
1 While pressing the button 1, set the OFF/ ON switch to OFF
ª How to turn off the power
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode
≥Set to Card Recording Mode
Accessories
Before using
Parts identification and handling
6 White balance sensor 7 Remote control sensor 8 Lock button
17 Power switch OFF/ON 18 Power lamp
15 Battery holder 16 Battery eject button PUSH BATT
22 Mode dial 23 Recording start/stop button
27 LCD monitor open release OPEN 28 Reset button RESET
43 Lens hood
Fitting the lens cap
41 Tripod receptacle
42 Shoulder strap fixture
The one-touch free-style grip belt
Using the LCD monitor
ª To restore the strap to the grip belt
2 Adjust the belt length
Power supply
Using the viewfinder
ª Adjusting the field of view
ª Charging the battery
ª Connecting to the AC outlet
Charging time and recordable time
ª Fitting the battery
ª Removing the battery
ª When the cassette holder does not come out
Inserting/removing a cassette
ª When the cassette holder cannot be housed
ª Inserting/removing the cassette
ª Card access lamp
Inserting/removing a card
ª Concerning the write protection switch on the SD Memory Card
ª Concerning the card
How to use the joystick
Selecting a mode
Turning the Camcorder on
ª How to turn on the power
2 Tape recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to MANUAL
Switching the language
3 Tape playback mode
4 Card recording mode AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch is set to AUTO
ª About the menu setting
Using the menu screen
ª Operating with remote control
7 Press the joystick to determine the setting
Adjusting LCD monitor/viewfinder
Setting date and time
ª Recharging the built-in lithium battery
ª Adjusting the brightness and color level
ª Remote control
Using the remote control
1 Press the POWER LCD button
1 Set SETUP LCD AI DYNAMIC or NORMAL
ª Remote control usable range
ª Install a button-type battery
ª Selecting the remote control mode
ª Concerning the button-type battery
ª Connect the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic to the
Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic
ª Switching the microphone
4 Photoshot button PHOTO SHOT 5 Microphone switch button TALK
Check before recording
Record mode
ª About auto mode
ª Recording mode
ª On-screen display in the tape recording mode
Recording on a tape
ª POWER SAVE
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode
Check the recording
Recording still pictures on a card while recording image onto a tape
Blank search function
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode
ª On-screen display in the card recording mode
Recording still pictures onto a card Photoshot
≥Set to Card Recording Mode
ª To record still pictures clearly
ª Concerning the focusing area
Zoom in/out function
≥Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode
ª Select the size of still pictures to be recorded on a card
Quick start
Recording yourself
ª To cancel the quick start when the power is OFF
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode 1 Set ADVANCE ZOOM MIC ON
Backlight compensation function
Soft skin mode
MagicPix functions
ª To cancel the MagicPix function
Fade in/fade out function
Tele-macro function
Wind noise reduction function
ª To cancel the tele-macro function
ª When the flash is not used
Using the built-in flash
ª To adjust the brightness of the flash 1 Set ADVANCE FLASH LEVEL
ª Using the flash VW-FLH3 optional
Recording images for wide-screen TVs
Self-timer recording
Optical image stabilizer function
ª To stop the timer midway through
RapidFire Consecutive Photoshot
Recording in various situations Scene mode
≥Set to Card Recording Mode 1 Set BASIC PICTURE SIZE
2 Set ADVANCE BURST MODE ON 3 Press and hold the PHOTO SHOT button
ª To cancel the scene mode function
Recording in natural colors White balance
ª To restore to the automatic adjustment
Sports mode
ª About the black balance adjustment
Manual focus adjustment
ª To restore to the automatic adjustment
When the manual adjustment mode is selected
ª To restore to automatic adjustment
Manual shutter speed/aperture adjustment
ª Card slow shutter mode
1 Set the AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS switch to MANUAL
Playing back tape
Playback mode
ª To adjust volume
ª Settings on the audio
Variable-speed search function
Slow-motion playback/ frame-by-frame playback
1 Press the E button or the D button on the remote control
1 During playback, press the button on the remote control
Playing back card
Playback on TV
1 Press the OSD button on the remote control
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode 1 Operate with joystick
1 Move the s /VOLr lever to switch the images
Deleting files recorded on a card
≥Set to Picture Playback Mode
ª To display multiple playback files
Formatting a card
Writing the printing data on a card DPOF setting
Protecting files on a card
ª To complete the settings
Recording from a tape onto a card
Edit mode
Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR Dubbing
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode
ª When neither image nor sound from
Recording the contents of other equipment
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode
3 Turn the power on and start playback. Other equipment
ª Analog/digital conversion
Using the DV cable for Recording Digital Dubbing
≥Set to Tape Playback Mode. Player/ recorder
1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable
ª To cancel the standby for recording
Audio dubbing
Audio dubbing using the microphone terminal
2 Set ADVANCE A. DUB INPUT MIC
6 Press the button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing
5 Press the button on the remote control to start audio dubbing
≥Set to Tape Recording Mode
ª Before recording with audio dubbing
ª When you stop printing halfway
Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer PictBridge
≥Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode
5 Select the setting for date printing
Using USB Driver
Using the Camcorder with a PC
With a PC
ª Software Installation
Using as a Web camera
Connecting Computer and Camcorder
ª Using Built-in SD Drive
6 After the USB Driver is installed, please restart your computer
ª Connecting the Camcorder to personal computer For Use as a Web
ª Installing Video Stream Driver
4 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions
1 Install the supplied Video Stream Driver on the provided CD-ROM
≥If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required
ª Setting up Windows Messenger
2 Select .NET Messaging Service and click OK
5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start Windows Messenger
ª Setting up MSN Messenger
Using MotionDV STUDIO
1 Click Sign In 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password
4 After the setup is completed, sign in and start MSN Messenger
4 Finish installation by following the on-screen instructions
ª Installing Video Stream Driver
5 After the completion of setup, click on Finish
2 Click Video Stream Driver
ª To start MotionDV STUDIO
1 Click Update Driver
3 Right-click Enhanced Host Controller and then select Properties
4 Click Driver tab to check the description on Driver Provider
Connecting the Camcorder to a personal computer
To disconnect USB cable safely
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode
1 Set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode
If you no longer need software or driver Uninstall
1 Select Start Settings
uninstall
ª About the SD Memory Card
ª About the folder structure when using the Memory Card in a personal
ª About the compatibility of the card files
computer
Menu list
Menu
3 SETUP
3 SETUP
3 SETUP DISPLAY -64- REMOTE
SHTR EFFECT -31- DATE/TIME -64- INITIAL SET 3 SETUP
ª CARD RECORDING MENU
ª PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU
Menus related to playback
Menus related to taking pictures
ª H.SHOE MIC
ª DATE/TIME
Other menus
ª DEMO MODE
ª INITIAL SET
Indications
Others
Basic indications
Recording indications
Warning/alarm indications
Confirmatory indications
Textual indications
Others
Conditions which disable
Functions cannot be used simultaneously
Functions
the functions
Power/Body
Before requesting repair Problems and solutions
2 The Camcorder power is turned off automatically
3 The Camcorder power does not stay on long enough
Indications
4 The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed
1 A sentence is displayed in red or yellow in the screen center
2 The time code becomes inaccurate
be seen
2 “PUSH THE RESET SWITCH” is displayed
4 Playback picture is not clear
Card 1 Recorded pictures are not clear
camera mode
Cautions for Use
When 3 in yellow
When 3 in red
ª About dirty heads
When normal playback cannot be performed even after the head cleaning
ª About the Camcorder
While carrying the Camcorder, do not drop or bump it
Be sure to detach the battery after use
ª About the battery
Prepare spare batteries when going out for recording
Do not throw old battery into fire
ª About the cassette
Never place the cassette in a high temperature place
ª About the card
ª Folder structure of the card
ª LCD monitor/Viewfinder
Explanation of terms
ª Periodical check-ups
ª Automatic white balance
ª Auto focus
ª White balance
Recording a subject behind dirty or dusty glass
Recording a subject in dark surroundings
Specifications
Minimum required illumination 1 lx MagicPix Mode
Audio output level Line 316 mV, 600 ohm
Others
≥The numbers shown in the table are approximations
≥These figures vary depending on the subject being photographed
Accessory#
Camcorder Accessory System
Description
compatible with MultiMediaCard
Camcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers
Request for Service Notice USA Only
Request for Service Notice
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty For USA Customers
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Accessory Purchases
Customer Services Directory
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
Centralized Factory Servicenter
Warranty For Canadian Customers
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
WARRANTY SERVICE
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
ª Numerics
Index
ª Carga de la batería
Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido
ª Montaje de la batería
ª Insertar/quitar un cassette
ª Grabación en una cinta
ª Cómo apagar la alimentación
ª Grabación de imágenes fijas en una tarjeta Photoshot
ª Reproducción de la cinta
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