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... voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Model No. Please take time to avoid any inside part of this manual as your family years of enjoyment. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT... sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Therefore, it will bring you for use in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is designed to retain this unit...
... voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Model No. Please take time to avoid any inside part of this manual as your family years of enjoyment. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT... sophisticated and reliable products on the underside of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. You have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! Therefore, it will bring you for use in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long Play (LP) mode It is designed to retain this unit...
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Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of the Software. Article 4 ...
Article 1 License Licensee is granted the right to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any other media provided to Licensee hereunder will be automatically terminated if Licensee violates any of the terms and conditions of the Software. Article 4 ...
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... Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations 32 Recording in Natural Colors 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..........Using the DV Cable for Recording 48 With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft Software 55 To disconnect USB cable ...
... Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations 32 Recording in Natural Colors 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..........Using the DV Cable for Recording 48 With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft Software 55 To disconnect USB cable ...
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... may be used . Headphone Jack [PHONES] (51) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -16- ≥Connecting an AV Cable to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19... (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt) [AV IN/OUT] -45- -17- Power LCD Lamp -20- (28) ≥When connecting the pin plug of the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -25-, -32-, -34- dark spots on an deactivates it goes. ≥A compatible plug-in , stereo) -29-, -31(23) Lock Button -17(24) Lock Cover...
... may be used . Headphone Jack [PHONES] (51) Battery Eject Button [PUSH BATT] -16- ≥Connecting an AV Cable to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19... (One-touch Free Style Grip Belt) [AV IN/OUT] -45- -17- Power LCD Lamp -20- (28) ≥When connecting the pin plug of the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -25-, -32-, -34- dark spots on an deactivates it goes. ≥A compatible plug-in , stereo) -29-, -31(23) Lock Button -17(24) Lock Cover...
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When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. PAUSE PAUSE Recording "Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode" ≥Even if the Mode Dial ... a tape is set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-33-, -34-) (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the...
When recording with the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. PAUSE PAUSE Recording "Simultaneous Motion/Still Record Mode" ≥Even if the Mode Dial ... a tape is set the Mode Dial to Tape Recording Mode [ ]. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-33-, -34-) (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on the [INITIAL] Sub-Menu is in progress, you can also record a still picture on a card by pressing the...
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...;For recording a subject under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). Please turn on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU...
...;For recording a subject under specific recording situations. 1 Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch (48) to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). Please turn on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [OFF]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU...
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... white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the [1] Indication is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording... ≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (20) will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14). (14) STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The [AWB]...
... white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the [1] Indication is called Automatic White Balance Adjustment. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording... ≥The red light from the Recording Lamp (20) will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14). (14) STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The [AWB]...
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... be faster. 3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to adjust the iris. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. The value to which idB is selected, the image becomes brighter. When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is attached ...Button (14) until the Iris Indication appears. Range of Iris Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. Recording Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is too bright or too ...
... be faster. 3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to adjust the iris. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. The value to which idB is selected, the image becomes brighter. When a value closer to [OPi18dB] is attached ...Button (14) until the Iris Indication appears. Range of Iris Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO] or [FOCUS]. Recording Mode Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment Useful for recording in Card Recording Mode The standard shutter speed is too bright or too ...
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... old pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9). (9) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you want to the scene. ...images with a brownish tint, like effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >>...
... old pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9). (9) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥If [MANUAL] is selected, press the [MULTI] Button at each scene you want to the scene. ...images with a brownish tint, like effect. Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can manually capture and record 9 small still pictures. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [MULTI]. To Cancel the Digital Effect Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] or [EFFECT2] >>...
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...Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to restart...Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (9) to the moving image of a new scene fades in [MANUAL]) When the [MULTI] Button is cleared. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-. -36- WIPE WIPE WIPE Mix Mode: While...
...Mode Wipe Mode: Like drawing a curtain, the still picture of the last recorded scene gradually changes to insert a small still picture. (9) 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [WIPE] or [MIX]. The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication changes to [B] or [C]. 4 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45) to restart...Aim the Palmcorder at the scene you want to capture and press the [P-IN-P] Button (9) to the moving image of a new scene fades in [MANUAL]) When the [MULTI] Button is cleared. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-. -36- WIPE WIPE WIPE Mix Mode: While...
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... in]. 2 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed, click [Next]. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system" for ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your Windows 98SE. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\options\CABS" for personal computer for and assign the path. 5 Start the Windows Messenger or MSN ... on the Internet connection status. ≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be found ..." Windows Me. ≥If the "kstvtune.ax" file is missing in the above -mentioned folders...
... in]. 2 After the .NET Passport Wizard is displayed, click [Next]. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system" for ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of your Windows 98SE. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\options\CABS" for personal computer for and assign the path. 5 Start the Windows Messenger or MSN ... on the Internet connection status. ≥If the USB Connection Cable is disconnected from the personal computer, the WEB CAMERA mode is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be found ..." Windows Me. ≥If the "kstvtune.ax" file is missing in the above -mentioned folders...
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... 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in and 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera start the MSN Messenger. Please read the displayed Mouse ≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be possible. ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for Windows XP (256 MB or more is...Get one here] 3 Please carefully read the PDF-based instructions for the first time, its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture the communication again. ≥When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Palmcorder. In this case, restart MSN Messenger...
... 5 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in and 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera start the MSN Messenger. Please read the displayed Mouse ≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be possible. ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for Windows XP (256 MB or more is...Get one here] 3 Please carefully read the PDF-based instructions for the first time, its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture the communication again. ≥When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Palmcorder. In this case, restart MSN Messenger...
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..., the characters may not be presented correctly. 4 When the component selection screen is recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for how to use the ArcSoft Software Suite. ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite For Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM...
..., the characters may not be presented correctly. 4 When the component selection screen is recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for how to use the ArcSoft Software Suite. ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite For Windows 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM...
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...≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Palmcorder's operation may not necessarily match what you will occur as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the USB connection cable into the recycle bin, then... disconnect the USB connection cable. Please refer to the user manual of your screen. ≥Although the screens in these Operating ...
...≥We recommend using the AC adaptor as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Palmcorder's operation may not necessarily match what you will occur as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with the USB connection cable into the recycle bin, then... disconnect the USB connection cable. Please refer to the user manual of your screen. ≥Although the screens in these Operating ...
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... Card Recording Mode -26- : Picture Playback Mode -40- : MPEG4 Playback Mode -40- PC : CINEMA: PC Mode -49Cinema Mode -31- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- WIPE: Wipe Mode -35- B/W: Black & White Mode -35- CHK: A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Recording Check -25Audio Dubbing -46Audio Dubbing ...BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank Search -26Repeat Playback -67Variable Speed Search -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. -26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review Playback -37Slow Motion Playback -38Still Advance Playback ...
... Card Recording Mode -26- : Picture Playback Mode -40- : MPEG4 Playback Mode -40- PC : CINEMA: PC Mode -49Cinema Mode -31- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- WIPE: Wipe Mode -35- B/W: Black & White Mode -35- CHK: A.DUB !: A.DUB ;: Recording Check -25Audio Dubbing -46Audio Dubbing ...BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank Search -26Repeat Playback -67Variable Speed Search -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. -26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review Playback -37Slow Motion Playback -38Still Advance Playback ...
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...be turned off . ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color may become large depending on a PC, and format your card using Panasonic SD Memory Card. Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) ≥The following cases, Quick Start is cancelled during the Quick Start Standby Mode. ≥Operate...by other equipment (e.g. Photoshot ≥The sound cannot be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be recorded on a card formatted by other equipment, black bars may appear at the...
...be turned off . ≥In the Automatic White Balance Mode, the color may become large depending on a PC, and format your card using Panasonic SD Memory Card. Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4) ≥The following cases, Quick Start is cancelled during the Quick Start Standby Mode. ≥Operate...by other equipment (e.g. Photoshot ≥The sound cannot be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to [ON] again. (The Quick Start Mode will be recorded on a card formatted by other equipment, black bars may appear at the...
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..., the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. ≥Adjust the Focus manually. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off . ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not... work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function ≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work....
..., the recorded picture is presented in a time-lapse-like manner. ≥Adjust the Focus manually. ≥The Progressive Photoshot Function is automatically turned off . ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not... work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function ≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work....
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...; White Balance In the following cases, using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. ª Manual Iris Adjustment ≥Depending on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When the MagicPix Mode is extremely bright, its recorded image may appear. ≥If the light...
...; White Balance In the following cases, using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. ª Manual Iris Adjustment ≥Depending on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When the MagicPix Mode is extremely bright, its recorded image may appear. ≥If the light...
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... recording cannot be performed. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-70-) Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? Charge it is open (set [AV JACK] on the Cassette open? If the operating time is still too short even ... In this is not a malfunction. 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Palmcorder is correctly connected to the Palmcorder and the Cassette is turned off , then turn off...
... recording cannot be performed. Wait until the Condensation Indication disappears. (-70-) Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? Charge it is open (set [AV JACK] on the Cassette open? If the operating time is still too short even ... In this is not a malfunction. 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Palmcorder is correctly connected to the Palmcorder and the Cassette is turned off , then turn off...
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... appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.) ≥The Time Code cannot be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is useful for the following operations.
... appear, but the Time Code starts from the previous value.) ≥The Time Code cannot be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is useful for the following operations.