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