Digital Video Camcorder
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... Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 19 Turning on the Camcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 25 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 26 LP Mode 26 Audio Recording Mode 26 Recording Mode About Recording 27 Recording on a Tape 27 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 28 Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4 30 Quick Start 31 Self-timer Recording 31 Zoom In/Out Functions 31 Digital Zoom Function 32 Image Stabilizer Function 33 Fade...
... Inserting a Cassette 18 Using a Memory Card 19 Turning on the Camcorder 19 Selecting Modes 19 Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor 20 Using the Menu Screen 21 List of Menus 22 Setting Date and Time 25 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 26 LP Mode 26 Audio Recording Mode 26 Recording Mode About Recording 27 Recording on a Tape 27 Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot 28 Recording a Moving Picture on a Card (MPEG4 30 Quick Start 31 Self-timer Recording 31 Zoom In/Out Functions 31 Digital Zoom Function 32 Image Stabilizer Function 33 Fade...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...; Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on a Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to rewind the tape. PC PC PC Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on PV-GS200 Model only) PC PC SD SD SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ª Playing Back a Tape 1 Set...
...; Playing Back a Card It plays back files recorded on a Card. 1 Set the Mode Dial to Picture Playback Mode or MPEG4 Playback Mode. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on a Card (Photoshot) 1 Set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode. STILL s ENTER i FADE 5 Press the [∫] Button to rewind the tape. PC PC PC Before Use ª Recording a Still Picture on PV-GS200 Model only) PC PC SD SD SD 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button again to pause the recording. ª Playing Back a Tape 1 Set...
Digital Video Camcorder
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.... (35) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -27-, -35-, -38(36) Reset Button [RESET] -70- (37) Speaker -42- (38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18- Picture-in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -28Microphone Jack [MIC] (39) Mode Dial -19(40) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] -31Quick Start Recording Lamp -31(41) Power Lamp [POWER] -19-, -27-, -42(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -27-, -30(43) Power Switch [OFF...
.... (35) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -27-, -35-, -38(36) Reset Button [RESET] -70- (37) Speaker -42- (38) Cassette Eject Lever [OPEN/EJECT] -18- Picture-in as far as it goes. ≥When using the battery with Narration Mic [REMOTE] (PV-GS200 only) -28Microphone Jack [MIC] (39) Mode Dial -19(40) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] -31Quick Start Recording Lamp -31(41) Power Lamp [POWER] -19-, -27-, -42(42) Recording Start/Stop Button -27-, -30(43) Power Switch [OFF...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... recording). 1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by pressing the [POWER LCD] Button. ≥When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- The numbers in the table are approximate times. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter. ≥The times shown in parentheses indicate the recording time when ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using...
... recording). 1 Open the Lock Cover (31) by pressing the [POWER LCD] Button. ≥When you use accessories applicable to the Smart Accessory Shoe (Stereo Zoom Microphone, Video DC Light, etc.). (PV-GS200 only) -17- The numbers in the table are approximate times. In actual use, the available recording time may be shorter. ≥The times shown in parentheses indicate the recording time when ª To Use as a Hand Strap Using...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on a card. Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up the Viewfinder. ≥The LCD Monitor can also record the picture while watching it is opened . ≥When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting...
... Mode Use this mode when playing back the recorded moving picture on a card. Using the Viewfinder/LCD Monitor ª Using the Viewfinder Before using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder become clear and easy to read. 1 Tilt up the Viewfinder. ≥The LCD Monitor can also record the picture while watching it is opened . ≥When you turn the Camcorder off, this setting...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...-. 5) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -84≥It resets the counter to zero. Before Use 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm the selection of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Tape Recording Menu TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA !PROG.AE DIGITAL EIS CARD D.ZOOM RECORDING SELF TIMER DISPLAY USB FUNCTION LCD/EVF FLASH INITIAL RED EYE FLASH LEVEL ;/∫...
...-. 5) [DISPLAY] Display Setup Sub-Menu [DISPLAY] Display Mode -69[DATE/TIME] Date and Time Indication -69[C.DISPLAY] Counter Display Mode -69[C.RESET] Counter Reset -84≥It resets the counter to zero. Before Use 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (17) to confirm the selection of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus. ª [TAPE RECORDING MENU] Tape Recording Menu TAPE RECORDING MENU CAMERA !PROG.AE DIGITAL EIS CARD D.ZOOM RECORDING SELF TIMER DISPLAY USB FUNCTION LCD/EVF FLASH INITIAL RED EYE FLASH LEVEL ;/∫...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. (7) ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to be adjusted manually. (-36-, -37-) (35) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap...
... is used, the power is turned off only when the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in the Recording Pause Mode, you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene. (7) ≥The [CHK] Indication is displayed, it changes to [REC]. (42) REC RECORD 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to be adjusted manually. (-36-, -37-) (35) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on the power, remove the Lens Cap...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be printed out clearly. You can add a narration while recording is in Card Recording Mode. ≥We recommend that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture recording. The size of images that are created by using this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be recorded on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU...
... is displayed, Progressive Photoshot Function works. Recording a Still Picture on a Card (Photoshot) Still pictures can be printed out clearly. You can add a narration while recording is in Card Recording Mode. ≥We recommend that is larger than a million pixels is called mega-pixel still-picture recording. The size of images that are created by using this function. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function may not be recorded on the Cassette quickly. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [TAPE PLAYBACK MENU...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... pictures on a Card. When the shutter speed is set to Card Recording Mode. The recorded data can also be recorded in red. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to 1/30 manually, still pictures can be played back on a Card at approximately 0.7 second intervals. (In the case of PV-GS200, you cannot record to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to 1/4, 1/8 or 1/15.) ≥For other notes concerning this Indication flashes in red...
... pictures on a Card. When the shutter speed is set to Card Recording Mode. The recorded data can also be recorded in red. 3 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (42) again to 1/30 manually, still pictures can be played back on a Card at approximately 0.7 second intervals. (In the case of PV-GS200, you cannot record to the Tape. 1 Set the Mode Dial (39) to 1/4, 1/8 or 1/15.) ≥For other notes concerning this Indication flashes in red...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...-: Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture stills from video Free hard disk space: At least 30 MB or more Ports: USB Terminal recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of an MPEG4 moving picture files can be transferred to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on the Personal Computer and start up program starts running. 4 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users...
...-: Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture stills from video Free hard disk space: At least 30 MB or more Ports: USB Terminal recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens of an MPEG4 moving picture files can be transferred to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on the Personal Computer and start up program starts running. 4 For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...;When you use Windows Messenger on the Internet connection status. ≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. ≥You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the personal computer. Otherwise, it won't be installed correctly. 1) The message "The file 'kstvtune.ax...
...;When you use Windows Messenger on the Internet connection status. ≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. ≥You cannot output the video input from the DV terminal to the display of the personal computer. Otherwise, it won't be installed correctly. 1) The message "The file 'kstvtune.ax...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is in Tape Recording mode or Tape Playback Mode:) [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX (COM X)] (The numeral designation after "COM" will differ depending on your personal computer.) (When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:) [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: (When the Camcorder is off and disconnect the cable. For Information on ArcSoft Software: TEL: 1-510...
... you disconnect the USB Cable while the Card Access Lamp is in Tape Recording mode or Tape Playback Mode:) [Panasonic DVC USB-SERIAL Driver for Win XX (COM X)] (The numeral designation after "COM" will differ depending on your personal computer.) (When the Camcorder is in PC Mode:) [USB Mass Storage Device] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: (When the Camcorder is off and disconnect the cable. For Information on ArcSoft Software: TEL: 1-510...
Digital Video Camcorder
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...- Various functions and Camcorder status are shown on the screen. MIX: Mix Mode -39- MIRROR: Mirror Mode -39- NEGA: Negative Mode -39- SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -26- LP: Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -26- CHK: A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Recording Check -27Audio Dubbing -51Audio Dubbing Pause -51- Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -32- TITLE: Title picture -47- MF: ª: 5: 7: 4: Manual Focus -38Back Light Mode -34Sports Mode (Program AE) -35Portrait Mode (Program AE) -35Low Light Mode (Program AE) REC: Recording -27- PICTURE: Picture...
...- Various functions and Camcorder status are shown on the screen. MIX: Mix Mode -39- MIRROR: Mirror Mode -39- NEGA: Negative Mode -39- SP: Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -26- LP: Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) -26- CHK: A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Recording Check -27Audio Dubbing -51Audio Dubbing Pause -51- Z.MIC: Zoom Microphone -32- TITLE: Title picture -47- MF: ª: 5: 7: 4: Manual Focus -38Back Light Mode -34Sports Mode (Program AE) -35Portrait Mode (Program AE) -35Low Light Mode (Program AE) REC: Recording -27- PICTURE: Picture...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... delete unnecessary files. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) -70- COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is not inserted. UNABLE TO WRITE: The Recording Start/Stop Button is not compatible with this Camcorder. CASSETTE DOOR OPEN: Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before recording. REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE): Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. -16UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT): You are attempting to play back data which is pressed when you are recording still pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable...
... delete unnecessary files. (MPEG4 Playback Mode on PV-GS200 Model only) -70- COPY INHIBITED: Because the medium is not inserted. UNABLE TO WRITE: The Recording Start/Stop Button is not compatible with this Camcorder. CASSETTE DOOR OPEN: Close the Cassette Compartment Cover before recording. REMOTE (CHECK REMOTE MODE): Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. -16UNPLAYABLE TAPE (OTHER FORMAT): You are attempting to play back data which is pressed when you are recording still pictures on a Card while connecting the USB cable...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Flash. (PV-GS200 only) ≥White Balance cannot be set. ≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted. ≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital ª Tele-Macro Function ≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during recording. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set in the digital zoom range. ª Image Stabilizer Function ≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly. ª MagicPix Functions...
... Flash. (PV-GS200 only) ≥White Balance cannot be set. ≥The shutter speed cannot be adjusted. ≥The Image Stabilizer, Program AE or Digital ª Tele-Macro Function ≥The Tele-Macro Function cannot be started during recording. ≥When the [D.ZOOM] is set in the digital zoom range. ª Image Stabilizer Function ≥The Image Stabilizer Function does not operate in use, the imported Cinema picture may not be displayed correctly. ª MagicPix Functions...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... than 1 minute. ª Playback Zoom Function ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with backlight or other bright conditions may not be cut off the Camcorder power or if you operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled. ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used simultaneously. ≥When using the Flash (not supplied), the shutter speed, the iris and the white balance become fixed. ª Digital Effect Functions ≥If you want...
... than 1 minute. ª Playback Zoom Function ≥You cannot adjust the sound volume with backlight or other bright conditions may not be cut off the Camcorder power or if you operate the Mode Dial, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled. ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are being used simultaneously. ≥When using the Flash (not supplied), the shutter speed, the iris and the white balance become fixed. ª Digital Effect Functions ≥If you want...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Camcorder. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection a tape from external input signals is not output from [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the digital even if you correctly connect the Camcorder video equipment through the DV Terminal. Recording to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 on it possible to use the Memory Stop Function (-84-), Audio Dubbing is moved back, you can. ≥MPEG4 data recorded by this Camcorder...
... Camcorder. ≥The SD Memory Card has a write protection a tape from external input signals is not output from [AV IN/OUT] or [INITIAL] Sub-Menu to the digital even if you correctly connect the Camcorder video equipment through the DV Terminal. Recording to [NORMAL] when playing back MPEG4 on it possible to use the Memory Stop Function (-84-), Audio Dubbing is moved back, you can. ≥MPEG4 data recorded by this Camcorder...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode when the cassette is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Camcorder with the tape) are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in red ≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for Condensation even before the condensation indication disappears. After the temperature of dust in the air ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape ≥Long operating hours Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head...
... Picture/MPEG4 Playback Mode when the cassette is not a malfunction. 2 Leave the Camcorder with the tape) are extremely dirty, recording performance deteriorates, and, in red ≥The Power Indicator Lamp blinks for Condensation even before the condensation indication disappears. After the temperature of dust in the air ≥High-temperature and high-humidity environment ≥Damaged tape ≥Long operating hours Using Mini-DV Format Digital Video Head...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to shut out unnecessary light. 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. If the heads are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be used , the power is turned off automatically. Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Other Recording Camcorder so as to adjust the focus. (-83-) Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be clear. (-79-) -82- If not, the playback function...
... direction in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to shut out unnecessary light. 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. If the heads are continuously recorded, the remaining tape time cannot be used , the power is turned off automatically. Others ≥Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Other Recording Camcorder so as to adjust the focus. (-83-) Editing 1: Audio dubbing cannot be clear. (-79-) -82- If not, the playback function...
Digital Video Camcorder
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... Speed Search Function working? Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the built-in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will not operate correctly. 2: The Camcorder clatters when shaking it set to [ST2]? And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as conventional video systems), this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not plugged in a different format...
... Speed Search Function working? Compatibility with Output Signals Because AV signal output from the built-in [16bit] Mode, the original sound will not operate correctly. 2: The Camcorder clatters when shaking it set to [ST2]? And detach the Battery or AC Adaptor and then reattach it automatically records data, such as Time Code and Date/Time, as conventional video systems), this Camcorder employs a digital system for recording image and sound data, it is not plugged in a different format...