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... 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 ... Indications 64 Warning/Alarm Indications 66 Notes & Precautions 67 Cautions for Use 73 Explanation of Terms 76 Specifications 77 Palmcorder Accessory System 78 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 79 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)....... 80 Request for Service Notice 82...
... 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 ... Indications 64 Warning/Alarm Indications 66 Notes & Precautions 67 Cautions for Use 73 Explanation of Terms 76 Specifications 77 Palmcorder Accessory System 78 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers 79 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)....... 80 Request for Service Notice 82...
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...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 accessories packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 14) ≥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 Panasonic DVC (l 54)...
...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 accessories packaged with the Palmcorder. 1) AC Adaptor, DC Cable and AC Cable (l 14) ≥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 Panasonic DVC (l 54)...
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...55) 46) Lens Hood (l 75) 47) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) ≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. 48) Flash Sensor (l 33) 49) Remote Control Sensor (l 13) 50) Rec Lamp (l 24) 51) Auto Pop-up Flash (l 33) 52) Microphone (Built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc....) 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...
...55) 46) Lens Hood (l 75) 47) Lens (LEICA DICOMAR) ≥LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. 48) Flash Sensor (l 33) 49) Remote Control Sensor (l 13) 50) Rec Lamp (l 24) 51) Auto Pop-up Flash (l 33) 52) Microphone (Built-in speaker, but connecting a headphone, etc....) 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...
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... use this 20) controller, attach the clip to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder as far as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder. 20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 25, 42) 21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 24... that is used more conveniently by a 21) left-handed user. 22) ≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control, plug its connector into the [A/V IN/OUT], [PHONES], [REMOTE] Jack of the Palmcorder functions can be used . SEARCH MENU P.B. ZOOM OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 11) 12) 13) 14) 15...
... use this 20) controller, attach the clip to low and is also convenient when a Tripod is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder as far as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder. 20) PhotoShot Button [PHOTO SHOT] (l 25, 42) 21) Recording Start/Stop Button [START/STOP] (l 24... that is used more conveniently by a 21) left-handed user. 22) ≥When using the MagicWire Remote Control, plug its connector into the [A/V IN/OUT], [PHONES], [REMOTE] Jack of the Palmcorder functions can be used . SEARCH MENU P.B. ZOOM OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 11) 12) 13) 14) 15...
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...used battery promptly. Risk of children. CR2025 only. T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB sVOL r Setting on the Palmcorder: V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 Set [REMOTE] on operation frequency.) ≥Be sure to the desired 2 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; SEARCH STORE MENU OFF... ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L Remote Controller Mode. 1 Setting on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET ...
...used battery promptly. Risk of children. CR2025 only. T MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB sVOL r Setting on the Palmcorder: V/REW PLAY FF/W W 61 5 Set [REMOTE] on operation frequency.) ≥Be sure to the desired 2 STILL ADV PAUSE STILL ADV E ; SEARCH STORE MENU OFF... ª Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller at the Remote Control Sensor on the side (the LCD Monitor side) of the Palmcorder. Replace only with Panasonic PART NO. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L Remote Controller Mode. 1 Setting on the Palmcorder and Remote Controller do COUNTER RESET ...
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... Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also more convenient to use with the MagicWire Remote Control. 1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap from the Lens Cap String Holder and adjust the length of...
... Using the Easy-Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy-Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder. 1 It is also more convenient to use with the MagicWire Remote Control. 1 Detach the tip of the Easy-Grip Strap from the Lens Cap String Holder and adjust the length of...
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...of a desired function or setting, this text by >>. ª File Selection in this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Remote Controller. (l 12) ≥To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 5 ... the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 6 on the Menu will not be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Remote Controller. ≥To set the selected item to record or play back. Menus can be necessary during ...
...of a desired function or setting, this text by >>. ª File Selection in this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus. 1 Press the [MENU] Button. ≥The Menu corresponding to the Mode selected by using the Remote Controller. (l 12) ≥To display the Menu, press the [MENU] Button 5 ... the Menu, press the [ITEM] Button 6 on the Menu will not be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off. About the Menu Mode Setting The setting selected on the Remote Controller. ≥To set the selected item to record or play back. Menus can be necessary during ...
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... Intelligence [LCD AI] (l 17) 36) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (l 17) 37) LCD and Viewfinder 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 ... set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone can be reduced for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) RECORDING SETUP...
... Intelligence [LCD AI] (l 17) 36) LCD Brightness [LCD MODE] (l 17) 37) LCD and Viewfinder 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 ... set to [ON], the sound of wind hitting the microphone can be reduced for approximately 10 minutes after the AC Adaptor was connected to the Palmcorder and the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch was turned to [ON] and by exiting the Menu. 23) 24) 25) 26) 27) 28) 29) 30) RECORDING SETUP...
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...11) CARD SETUP PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL CREATE TITLE ---- YES RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- All of the other equipment. YES RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT 15) 16) 17) RECORDING SETUP REC...or AV Input Jack. ≥When pictures with no data. ≥The settings information may not displayed properly if the camera data of this Palmcorder are played back on other items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are recorded using the DV Terminal. ≥When displaying a list ...
...11) CARD SETUP PICTURE QUALITY FINE NORMAL ECONOMY MPEG4 MODE SUPERFINE FINE NORMAL CREATE TITLE ---- YES RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- All of the other equipment. YES RETURN ---- YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT 15) 16) 17) RECORDING SETUP REC...or AV Input Jack. ≥When pictures with no data. ≥The settings information may not displayed properly if the camera data of this Palmcorder are played back on other items on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu are recorded using the DV Terminal. ≥When displaying a list ...
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... ≥Same as described on page 20. [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ≥Same as described on page 20. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES 6) FILE SEARCH FILE LOCK ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD AI ON OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF...
... ≥Same as described on page 20. [OTHER FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu ≥Same as described on page 20. YES PUSH MENU TO EXIT OTHER FUNCTIONS REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF CLOCK SET ---- YES 6) FILE SEARCH FILE LOCK ---- YES DISPLAY ALL PARTIAL OFF LCD AI ON OFF LCD MODE NORMAL BRIGHT LCD/EVF...
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.... The following 6 playback speeds are available for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the Palmcorder in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5k (slow playback, SP mode... Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed. To Stop Playback Press the [∫] Button 2. ≥If a cassette recorded with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to start playback. Review Playback B Press the [6] Button 2 during playback. ≥If the Button is active....
.... The following 6 playback speeds are available for 5 seconds or longer, the Palmcorder switches to Repeat Playback Mode, and the [R !] Indication appears D. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the Palmcorder in both the fast-forwarding and rewinding directions. 1/5k (slow playback, SP mode... Rotate the [PUSH] Dial and select a desired search speed. To Stop Playback Press the [∫] Button 2. ≥If a cassette recorded with the Remote Controller, press the [T] or [W] Button to start playback. Review Playback B Press the [6] Button 2 during playback. ≥If the Button is active....
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Scenes recorded in the forward or reverse direction. ≥If the Palmcorder is left on the Remote Controller. ≥When the [E] Button is released. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR PB 3 1 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1 BLANK Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Palmcorder is capable of the normal speed. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE...
Scenes recorded in the forward or reverse direction. ≥If the Palmcorder is left on the Remote Controller. ≥When the [E] Button is released. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR PB 3 1 MENU SHUTTER/IRIS/ VOL/JOG PUSH 1 BLANK Still Playback/Still Advance Playback This Palmcorder is capable of the normal speed. SEARCH P.B. ZOOM STORE...
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... Search 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2 Press the [9] Button or the [:] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication B appears, and searching of the scene corresponding to 9 scene numbers can...signal is recorded when Recording is recorded, the [INDEX] indication A flashes for a few seconds of each press of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. P.B. 2 SEARCH...
... Search 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] >> [SEARCH] >> [PHOTO]. 2 Press the [9] Button or the [:] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥When the corresponding button is pressed once, the [S 1] Indication B appears, and searching of the scene corresponding to 9 scene numbers can...signal is recorded when Recording is recorded, the [INDEX] indication A flashes for a few seconds of each press of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained in the following. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. P.B. 2 SEARCH...
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...P.B. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. Changing the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. 3 Press the [STORE] Button for the moment you want to save as a still picture. ≥The...Digital Effect selection changes. Changing the enlarged area of the image is paused temporarily, the selected effect's indication flashes. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The center of an image 3 Press the Arrow Button on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. ZOOM OFF/ON SET ...
...P.B. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. Changing the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the [W] or [T] Button on the Remote Controller and select [WIPE] or [MIX]. 3 Press the [STORE] Button for the moment you want to save as a still picture. ≥The...Digital Effect selection changes. Changing the enlarged area of the image is paused temporarily, the selected effect's indication flashes. ZOOM] Button on the Remote Controller. ≥The center of an image 3 Press the Arrow Button on the [VCR FUNCTIONS] Main-Menu. ZOOM OFF/ON SET ...
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... continue to capture. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 4 40 ª Playing Back with a red frame. 2 Press the Index Button [:] or [9] 4 on the Remote controller. ≥Still picture playback takes place at its end. After setting [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT SELECT] >> [MULTI]... 1 Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE...
... continue to capture. ZOOM STORE MENU OFF/ON SET P.B.DIGITAL ITEM 4 40 ª Playing Back with a red frame. 2 Press the Index Button [:] or [9] 4 on the Remote controller. ≥Still picture playback takes place at its end. After setting [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [DIGITAL EFFECT] >> [EFFECT SELECT] >> [MULTI]... 1 Set [MULTI-PICTURES] >> [SCAN MODE] >> [STROBE...
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... to the Still Playback Mode where you can be viewed on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can dub audio while listening to select the proper input on the Remote Controller. SEARCH W P.B. ST1: Play back only the original sound. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. Making...
... to the Still Playback Mode where you can be viewed on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder to your TV, the recorded scenes can dub audio while listening to select the proper input on the Remote Controller. SEARCH W P.B. ST1: Play back only the original sound. D INDEX STOP INDEX K ∫ L SELECT VAR. Making...
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... (supplied) Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video, Audio Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the Remote Controller before copying so that no indications are left , start the following procedures. ≥...;You need the Remote Controller. [Palmcorder] 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/...
... (supplied) Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to your DV Cassette After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video, Audio Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the Remote Controller before copying so that no indications are left , start the following procedures. ≥...;You need the Remote Controller. [Palmcorder] 1 Set [VCR FUNCTIONS] >> [AV IN/OUT SETUP] >> [AV JACK] >> [IN/...
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......≥For other equipment" (l 71). 52 Stopping Dubbing Press the [∫] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the [∫] Button on the Remote Controller.) ≥Recording starts. A 1, 3 12 B START/ OSD DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM ...E ; If it is connected with other digital video equipment (such as another Palmcorder of the same format/model) that has a DV input/output terminal, and using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface cable PV-DDC9 (optional) 1, high quality image and sounds can be output to the ...
......≥For other equipment" (l 71). 52 Stopping Dubbing Press the [∫] Button on the recording unit first, and then press the [∫] Button on the Remote Controller.) ≥Recording starts. A 1, 3 12 B START/ OSD DATE/ PHOTO STOP TIME SHOT COUNTER RESET TITLE MULTI/ P-IN-P ¥REC A.DUB ZOOM ...E ; If it is connected with other digital video equipment (such as another Palmcorder of the same format/model) that has a DV input/output terminal, and using a 4-pin to 4-pin DV Interface cable PV-DDC9 (optional) 1, high quality image and sounds can be output to the ...
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... REMOTE MODE: Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. (l 13) CANNOT REC LP-MODE: Because the original recording was done in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be deleted. CHECK SELECT SWITCH: You are attempting to the Palmcorder and the Personal Computer. NO PICTURE: There are no voice ...check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication. 66 AV INPUT RECORDING: When you are attempting to a Memory Card formatted with the Palmcorder. ª Changing the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter ...
... REMOTE MODE: Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been selected. (l 13) CANNOT REC LP-MODE: Because the original recording was done in LP Mode, audio dubbing cannot be deleted. CHECK SELECT SWITCH: You are attempting to the Palmcorder and the Personal Computer. NO PICTURE: There are no voice ...check the specific content of the Warning/Alarm Indication. 66 AV INPUT RECORDING: When you are attempting to a Memory Card formatted with the Palmcorder. ª Changing the Counter Display Mode By changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter ...
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... carried out, stored images will not be inserted into the AV Jack, the internal speaker works. ≥When connecting the remote controller to the [PHONES] Socket, the Palmcorder may not operate properly. 69 When the A/V Cable is inserted into the smaller picture. ª Listening to Playback Sound... . ≥Use the Camera Search Function ≥Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button ≥Switch the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector. In this Palmcorder. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded by using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When [...
... carried out, stored images will not be inserted into the AV Jack, the internal speaker works. ≥When connecting the remote controller to the [PHONES] Socket, the Palmcorder may not operate properly. 69 When the A/V Cable is inserted into the smaller picture. ª Listening to Playback Sound... . ≥Use the Camera Search Function ≥Press the [CAMERA STILL] Button ≥Switch the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector. In this Palmcorder. Pictures will appear dark when they are recorded by using the [EFFECT1] on the [DIGITAL EFFECT] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When [...