Digital Video Camera
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... NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that interference will bring you for choosing Panasonic! These limits are located on the market today. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PV-DV953 Serial No. However, there is recommended that only cassette tapes...
... NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol alerts the user that interference will bring you for choosing Panasonic! These limits are located on the market today. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. PV-DV953 Serial No. However, there is recommended that only cassette tapes...
Digital Video Camera
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... NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your hands and face are covered by the operating instructions, as opening or removing covers may be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your Palmcorder in a manner that are free from the...
... NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE. ≥STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your hands and face are covered by the operating instructions, as opening or removing covers may be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your Palmcorder in a manner that are free from the...
Digital Video Camera
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... 8 Quick Guide 9 To View the Playback Picture 9 Controls and Components 10 Remote Controller 12 Power Supply 14 Charging Time and Available Recording Time 14 Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap 15 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Inserting a Cassette 16 Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes ........ 17 Using the Viewfinder 17 Using the LCD Monitor 17 Using the Menu Screen 18 List of Menus 19 Setting Date and Time 23 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 23 LP Mode 23 Audio Recording Mode 23 CAMERA Mode Recording...
... 8 Quick Guide 9 To View the Playback Picture 9 Controls and Components 10 Remote Controller 12 Power Supply 14 Charging Time and Available Recording Time 14 Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap 15 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 16 Inserting a Cassette 16 Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes ........ 17 Using the Viewfinder 17 Using the LCD Monitor 17 Using the Menu Screen 18 List of Menus 19 Setting Date and Time 23 Internal Lithium Battery Recharge 23 LP Mode 23 Audio Recording Mode 23 CAMERA Mode Recording...
Digital Video Camera
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...;Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 12, 13) 4) MagicWire Remote Control 5) Lens Cap (l 15) 6) A/V Cable (l 41) 7) Shoulder Strap (l 16) 8) SD Memory Card (l 63) 9) CD-ROM: USB Driver for voltages other names, company names, product names, etc. 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 5) N2QCAD000002 VYK0J50 6) K2KC4CB00002 7) VFC3506 8) RP-SD016BVE0 9) 10) VFF0162 K2KY8CD00002 Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are using the accessory power plug adaptor...
...;Supplies power to the Palmcorder. 3) Remote Controller and Button-Type Battery (l 12, 13) 4) MagicWire Remote Control 5) Lens Cap (l 15) 6) A/V Cable (l 41) 7) Shoulder Strap (l 16) 8) SD Memory Card (l 63) 9) CD-ROM: USB Driver for voltages other names, company names, product names, etc. 1) PV-DAC11C 2) 3) CR2025 CGR-D16 4) N2QAEC000003 5) N2QCAD000002 VYK0J50 6) K2KC4CB00002 7) VFC3506 8) RP-SD016BVE0 9) 10) VFF0162 K2KY8CD00002 Before Using Standard Accessories Illustrated on the left are using the accessory power plug adaptor...
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... use, the built-in microphone does not operate.) 44) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [A/V IN/OUT] (l 41) Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 69) MagicWire Remote Control Jack [REMOTE] (l 12) ≥Connecting an AV Cable or MagicWire Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 28) 56) Fade Button [FADE] (l 27) 57) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL...
... use, the built-in microphone does not operate.) 44) Audio-Video Input/Output Jack [A/V IN/OUT] (l 41) Headphone Jack [PHONES] (l 69) MagicWire Remote Control Jack [REMOTE] (l 12) ≥Connecting an AV Cable or MagicWire Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder's built-in , stereo) 53) White Balance Sensor (l 31, 76) 54) Optical Image Stabilizer Button [OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER] (l 27) 55) Backlight Button [BACK LIGHT] (l 28) 56) Fade Button [FADE] (l 27) 57) Mode Selector Switch [AUTO/MANUAL...
Digital Video Camera
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... Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 17) [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 38) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 13) 39) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 24) 40) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 67) 41) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 25) 42) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 23) 43) Self-Recording [SELF REC] (l 25) 44) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 72) 45) DEMO MODE DEMO MODE OFF ON RETURN ---- If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone...
... Adjustment [LCD/EVF SET] (l 17) [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu 38) Remote Controller Mode [REMOTE] (l 13) 39) Recording Lamp [REC LAMP] (l 24) 40) Beep Sound [BEEP SOUND] (l 67) 41) Shutter Effect [SHTR EFFECT] (l 25) 42) Date and Time Setting [CLOCK SET] (l 23) 43) Self-Recording [SELF REC] (l 25) 44) Voice Power Save [VOICE POWER SAVE] (l 72) 45) DEMO MODE DEMO MODE OFF ON RETURN ---- If any button is pressed or operated, the Demonstration Mode is set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone...
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... charge the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months. 1 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PUSH MENU TO EXIT 1 2 RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR WIND CUT OFF ZOOM MIC ON FLASH ON RED EYE REDUCTION OFF FLASH LEVEL NORMAL RETURN ---- Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED...
... charge the built-in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months. 1 CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1.CAMERA SETUP 2.ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 3.DIGITAL EFFECT 4.CARD SETUP 5.MULTI-PICTURES 6.RECORDING SETUP 7.DISPLAY SETUP 8.OTHER FUNCTIONS 9.DEMO MODE PUSH MENU TO EXIT 1 2 RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit SCENEINDEX 2HOUR WIND CUT OFF ZOOM MIC ON FLASH ON RED EYE REDUCTION OFF FLASH LEVEL NORMAL RETURN ---- Internal Lithium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT RECORDING SETUP REC SPEED...
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... button brings it becomes 60k playback speed. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 1 O FF ON MODE 3 SEARCH SEARCH TAPE 2 CARD CARD MODE WEB CAMERA CAMERA STILL 1 CARD CONTENTS PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE 2 100-0012 3 4 2 MPEG4 3 4 VOICE 3 4 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. ≥When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) recorded on the Card. 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights...
... button brings it becomes 60k playback speed. CAMERA VCR CARD P.B. 1 O FF ON MODE 3 SEARCH SEARCH TAPE 2 CARD CARD MODE WEB CAMERA CAMERA STILL 1 CARD CONTENTS PICTURE MPEG4 VOICE 2 100-0012 3 4 2 MPEG4 3 4 VOICE 3 4 Playing Back Files from the Memory Card You can play back files recorded on a Card. ≥When you set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode, the card contents 1 are displayed to inform you of the type of data (still picture, moving picture and/or voice data) recorded on the Card. 1 Set the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode. ≥The [CARD P.B.] Lamp lights...
Digital Video Camera
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...-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears. 3 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥USB Driver (l 54): Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly off of the memory card into the computer. (Please refer to page 54 to install the driver of the USB Driver.) ≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58): Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens...
...-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. ≥[Setup Menu] 1 appears. 3 Select the software to be installed from [Setup Menu]. ≥USB Driver (l 54): Software for USB Driver allows you to transfer images directly off of the memory card into the computer. (Please refer to page 54 to install the driver of the USB Driver.) ≥DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 58): Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE software allows you to capture video recorded on a tape or still images viewed through the lens...
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... Palmcorder with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. ≥Quit all applications. ≥[Setup Menu] appears. 3 Finish installation by following messages may be displayed during installation. is displayed. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system" for Windows 98SE. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\options\CABS" for Windows Me. ≥If the "kstvtune.ax" file is displayed during the installation...
... Palmcorder with the USB Connection Cable. 1 Turn on the Personal Computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer's CD-ROM drive. ≥Quit all applications. ≥[Setup Menu] appears. 3 Finish installation by following messages may be displayed during installation. is displayed. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system" for Windows 98SE. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\options\CABS" for Windows Me. ≥If the "kstvtune.ax" file is displayed during the installation...
Digital Video Camera
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... the video to be exchanged will not be possible. ≥Your Internet provider must provide a global IP. ≥The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages. ª Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. (l 54) 2 Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode. 3 Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable. 4 Press the [WEB CAMERA] Button ≥...
... the video to be exchanged will not be possible. ≥Your Internet provider must provide a global IP. ≥The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages. ª Connecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer (For Using as a Web Camera) 1 Install the USB Driver. (l 54) 2 Set the Palmcorder to Camera Mode. 3 Connect the Palmcorder to Personal Computer with auxiliary USB Connection Cable. 4 Press the [WEB CAMERA] Button ≥...
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... icon in Card Playback Mode:) [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0] ≥Some OS, such as described below you can safely disconnect the cable. If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with Windows Me screen.) 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the software or the driver from [Device Manager] as Windows 98SE, may not show ) Make sure Palmcorder's [ACCESS] lamp...
... icon in Card Playback Mode:) [Panasonic DVC USB Driver] or [Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver] Windows Me: [Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2.0] ≥Some OS, such as described below you can safely disconnect the cable. If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) The screens may vary with Windows Me screen.) 1 Select [Start] (>> [Settings]) >> [Control Panel], select the software or the driver from [Device Manager] as Windows 98SE, may not show ) Make sure Palmcorder's [ACCESS] lamp...
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... Palmcorder automatically saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for transmitting data through telephone lines etc.. Files recorded on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the Palmcorder cannot be lost while transferring data. ≥G.726 may be played back on . It can be used to the personal computer, "PC ACCESSING" is displayed on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard It may not be possible to the Card Playback Mode...
... Palmcorder automatically saves file numbers (Imga0001.jpg, etc.) along with Mac OS, Windows Media Player for transmitting data through telephone lines etc.. Files recorded on the Palmcorder and the operation mode of the Palmcorder cannot be lost while transferring data. ≥G.726 may be played back on . It can be used to the personal computer, "PC ACCESSING" is displayed on a SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard It may not be possible to the Card Playback Mode...
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... Light Mode (l 29) ≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l 29) ≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l 29) 14) White Balance Mode ≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance setting (l 31) ≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 31) ≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 31) ≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lighting) (l 31) 15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 30) 16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 30) 17) MagicPix Mode [MAGICPIX] (l 28) 18) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l 26) 19) Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode [æ] (l 25) Flash [ß] [ßA] [ßr] [ßs] [ ] (l 33) Red Eye...
... Light Mode (l 29) ≥Ω: Spotlight Mode (l 29) ≥º: Surf & Snow Mode (l 29) 14) White Balance Mode ≥1: Last manually adjusted White Balance setting (l 31) ≥|: Fluorescent light Mode (l 31) ≥z: Outdoor Mode (l 31) ≥{: Indoor Mode (recording under incandescent lighting) (l 31) 15) Shutter Speed [1/500] (l 30) 16) Iris Value [F2.4] (F number) (l 30) 17) MagicPix Mode [MAGICPIX] (l 28) 18) Zoom Microphone [Z.MIC] (l 26) 19) Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode [æ] (l 25) Flash [ß] [ßA] [ßr] [ßs] [ ] (l 33) Red Eye...
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... Camera Mode. Connect the USB Cable to [SAVE]). Because the medium is not compatible with [PICTURE] in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication. 66 AV INPUT RECORDING: When you can change the Date/Time Indication. ª Changing the Display Mode By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display. Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button with this equipment. NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have sufficient memory...
... Camera Mode. Connect the USB Cable to [SAVE]). Because the medium is not compatible with [PICTURE] in order to check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication. 66 AV INPUT RECORDING: When you can change the Date/Time Indication. ª Changing the Display Mode By changing [DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, Counter Display Mode changes to All Function Display, Partial Display, and Minimum Display. Pressing the Recording Start/Stop Button with this equipment. NO SPACE LEFT: Card does not have sufficient memory...
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... Mode is set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [GAIN UP], you cannot adjust the shutter speed and cannot select White Balance. ≥If [EFFECT2] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to adjust the focus manually. In this case, adjust the focus manually. ≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ßA], [ßAi] or [ßAj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash...
... Mode is set [EFFECT1] on [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu to [GAIN UP], you cannot adjust the shutter speed and cannot select White Balance. ≥If [EFFECT2] on the [AV IN/OUT SETUP] Sub-Menu to [OUT/PHONES] and connect the headphones to adjust the focus manually. In this case, adjust the focus manually. ≥When the [ß], [ßi], [ßj], [ßA], [ßAi] or [ßAj] Indication is displayed, the Video Flash...
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... tape reaches this setting is changed, the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] setting on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the external audio device. When this position. ≥In the case of storing important images in microphone of the Palmcorder will be turned off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled. ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be re-displayed. ≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output...
... tape reaches this setting is changed, the [MIC LEVEL ADJ.] setting on the [ADVANCED FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu of the external audio device. When this position. ≥In the case of storing important images in microphone of the Palmcorder will be turned off the Palmcorder, or if you switch from VCR Mode to Camera Mode, Playback Zoom Mode is automatically cancelled. ≥Even if Playback Zoom Functions are input from S-Video Input/Output Jack or Audio-Video Input/Output Jack, a multi screen cannot be re-displayed. ≥Signals input from S-Video Input/Output...
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... all the ASF formatted files will be played back.) ≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate. ≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. ≥More than 100 hours of the image. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image may not be displayed: ≥Recording a moving picture (MPEG4) is set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD], you use the Card PhotoShot Function for recording.
... all the ASF formatted files will be played back.) ≥[PHOTO SHOT] Button does not operate. ≥When the color of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. ≥More than 100 hours of the image. ≥When the [PHOTO SHOT] Button is pressed, the image may not be displayed: ≥Recording a moving picture (MPEG4) is set the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD], you use the Card PhotoShot Function for recording.
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... operation is being displayed. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Menu is set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not possible. ≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the size of the created pictures is [640k480]. ª Using your own Palmcorder. ≥Depending on the File size, playback may be displayed when they cannot be displayed. ≥If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously for a long time, the playback may stop...
... operation is being displayed. When [VOICE POWER SAVE] on the [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Menu is set to [MPEG4] or [VOICE], Title In Function is not possible. ≥Regardless of the [PICTURE SIZE] setting, the size of the created pictures is [640k480]. ª Using your own Palmcorder. ≥Depending on the File size, playback may be displayed when they cannot be displayed. ≥If an MPEG4 motion picture is played continuously for a long time, the playback may stop...
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... Function 29 ArcSoft 53 Audio Dubbing 41 Auto Focus 76 Auto White Balance Adjustment 76 ªB Backlight Compensation 28 Before Requesting Service 80 Black & White Mode 34, 39 Blank Search 37 ªC Camera Data 21 Camera Search 24 Card PhotoShot 42, 43 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 14 Cinema Mode 28 Color Temperature 31 Condensation 74 Continuous PhotoShot 25 Cue Playback 36 ªD Date/Time Indication 66 Date/Time Setting 23 Digital Effect 34, 35, 39, 40 Digital Still Picture...
... Function 29 ArcSoft 53 Audio Dubbing 41 Auto Focus 76 Auto White Balance Adjustment 76 ªB Backlight Compensation 28 Before Requesting Service 80 Black & White Mode 34, 39 Blank Search 37 ªC Camera Data 21 Camera Search 24 Card PhotoShot 42, 43 Card Playback 45 Charging the Battery 14 Cinema Mode 28 Color Temperature 31 Condensation 74 Continuous PhotoShot 25 Cue Playback 36 ªD Date/Time Indication 66 Date/Time Setting 23 Digital Effect 34, 35, 39, 40 Digital Still Picture...