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...been tested and inspected for use only the provided shielded interface cable when connecting digital video camera to fill in accordance with the Mini mark be determined by the receiver...cause undesired operation. Also, any inside part of this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage...or an experienced radio/TV technician for choosing Panasonic! This symbol alerts the user that used . Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
...been tested and inspected for use only the provided shielded interface cable when connecting digital video camera to fill in accordance with the Mini mark be determined by the receiver...cause undesired operation. Also, any inside part of this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. The serial number is recommended that only cassette tapes that uninsulated voltage...or an experienced radio/TV technician for choosing Panasonic! This symbol alerts the user that used . Be sure to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Safety Precautions WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR...
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...Upon completion of fire or electric shock. 17. Precautions USE & LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Unplug your Palmcorder body. If the unit is in a manner that the video unit is suddenly moved from the power supply before cleaning. TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Improper cleaning can fall into... ... Such as they may result in performance - STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder if it is damaged. If any kind onto the video unit. 18. Do not attempt to disassemble this video unit through openings as , in damage and will not subject it ...
...Upon completion of fire or electric shock. 17. Precautions USE & LOCATION TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Unplug your Palmcorder body. If the unit is in a manner that the video unit is suddenly moved from the power supply before cleaning. TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Improper cleaning can fall into... ... Such as they may result in performance - STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder if it is damaged. If any kind onto the video unit. 18. Do not attempt to disassemble this video unit through openings as , in damage and will not subject it ...
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...Video Fade In/Out 48 High Speed Shutter ...48 Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone 49 Memory-Stop Editing ...50 Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette 51 Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing 52 Transferring Your Images 53 Transferring Your Images (i.LINK 62 For Your Information Palmcorder... Accessory System 64 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 66 Notes On Operations ...67 Specifications ...
...Video Fade In/Out 48 High Speed Shutter ...48 Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone 49 Memory-Stop Editing ...50 Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette 51 Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing 52 Transferring Your Images 53 Transferring Your Images (i.LINK 62 For Your Information Palmcorder... Accessory System 64 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 66 Notes On Operations ...67 Specifications ...
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...) Liquid Crystal Display Color Yes Yes Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. i.LINK and are not accidentally erased. 1 To prevent accidental erasure: Slide the tab to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. Record Speed/Playback... Time Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger is a registered trademark. ...
...) Liquid Crystal Display Color Yes Yes Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. i.LINK and are not accidentally erased. 1 To prevent accidental erasure: Slide the tab to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. Record Speed/Playback... Time Use only those tapes having the Mini logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard. PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger is a registered trademark. ...
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...Light into place. 2 2LIGHT Button Press LIGHT to 3PUSH TO close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Before you begin • If the Palmcorder is tight it may prevent Cassette Compartment Cover from fully opening for an extended period. • Be sure LIGHT is already full....operation. 7 Make sure nothing covers the Light during operation. BBeeffoorree UUssiinngg GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Cassette Insertion/Removal Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Set POWER to OFF when not in completely. Using the Light (Optional...
...Light into place. 2 2LIGHT Button Press LIGHT to 3PUSH TO close the Cassette Compartment Cover. Before you begin • If the Palmcorder is tight it may prevent Cassette Compartment Cover from fully opening for an extended period. • Be sure LIGHT is already full....operation. 7 Make sure nothing covers the Light during operation. BBeeffoorree UUssiinngg GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd Cassette Insertion/Removal Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Set POWER to OFF when not in completely. Using the Light (Optional...
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... Monitor 180° 90° 2 Press LCD-OPEN Button to the "LOCK" position prevents writing on the SD Memory Card. To Watch Playback in this Palmcorder. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (See page 11.) VCR OFF CAMERA M-CARD 1 Set POWER Switch to VCR. 2 Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock... Button to rewind the tape. 4 Press PLAY Button to start playback. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Sliding the LOCK switch to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open 4 M-CARD door.
... Monitor 180° 90° 2 Press LCD-OPEN Button to the "LOCK" position prevents writing on the SD Memory Card. To Watch Playback in this Palmcorder. Before you begin • Charge the Battery. (See page 11.) VCR OFF CAMERA M-CARD 1 Set POWER Switch to VCR. 2 Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock... Button to rewind the tape. 4 Press PLAY Button to start playback. 10 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Sliding the LOCK switch to unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open 4 M-CARD door.
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...the Battery is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases. Use AC Adaptor 1 BATTERY RELEASE Switch 2 To avoid damage to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Safety precautions: • Do not get the Battery near, or dispose of 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40°...Terminal 3 1 DC IN Terminal POWER Lamp DC Cable (Supplied) Note • When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will no longer be warm after charging or just after use an insufficiently...
...the Battery is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases. Use AC Adaptor 1 BATTERY RELEASE Switch 2 To avoid damage to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Safety precautions: • Do not get the Battery near, or dispose of 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40°...Terminal 3 1 DC IN Terminal POWER Lamp DC Cable (Supplied) Note • When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in extremely high temperatures, a safety device will no longer be warm after charging or just after use an insufficiently...
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If the Palmcorder is not connected to a power source for a few months, the built-in Battery maintains clock operation. Likewise, set to ON. (See pages 16, 18.) • ... and time is calculated, including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. 2, 3, 4JOG KEY 1MENU Button Setting the Clock Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12). • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen...
If the Palmcorder is not connected to a power source for a few months, the built-in Battery maintains clock operation. Likewise, set to ON. (See pages 16, 18.) • ... and time is calculated, including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. 2, 3, 4JOG KEY 1MENU Button Setting the Clock Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12). • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen...
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... To select D. To select REC-SPEED. 3 : PLAY MODE VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. Using the Palmcorddeerr MMeennuu The Palmcorder features two menu displays: one of the 10 digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE, MOSAIC, SLIM, TRAIL, STRETCH, GAIN-UP, WIPE, MIX, PinP). 2 : ADJUST CAMERA ADJUST menu ...MODE menu is displayed. VCR Mode menu) source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To select REMOTE, BEEP, or MAGICVU (PVDV401 only). 5 : DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. Before you cannot record on or play a tape. •...
... To select D. To select REC-SPEED. 3 : PLAY MODE VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. Using the Palmcorddeerr MMeennuu The Palmcorder features two menu displays: one of the 10 digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE, MOSAIC, SLIM, TRAIL, STRETCH, GAIN-UP, WIPE, MIX, PinP). 2 : ADJUST CAMERA ADJUST menu ...MODE menu is displayed. VCR Mode menu) source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com To select REMOTE, BEEP, or MAGICVU (PVDV401 only). 5 : DISPLAY SETTING DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. Before you cannot record on or play a tape. •...
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VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. To cancel the beep, set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Palmcorder will beep: Once when you start recording Twice when you stop recording Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions. (See page 21.) 13 MAGICVU (PV-DV401 ...
VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. To cancel the beep, set to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Palmcorder will beep: Once when you start recording Twice when you stop recording Repeatedly when warning of unusual conditions. (See page 21.) 13 MAGICVU (PV-DV401 ...
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...AY-DVM60EA) R0:30 R1:00 R0:00 R0:00 • It will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. c Digital Zoom and other Digital Functions (See page 40.) This display appears when the digital zoom function has been activated. e Tape Speed Indication (See page 15.) Indicates the tape speed ... indications will stop whenever it reaches the point where the counter was previously set to OFF and T.CODE. 19 Time Code 0h00m00s00f The Palmcorder calculates and displays exactly where you are on the EVF or LCD Panel when selected. • C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY is...
...AY-DVM60EA) R0:30 R1:00 R0:00 R0:00 • It will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. c Digital Zoom and other Digital Functions (See page 40.) This display appears when the digital zoom function has been activated. e Tape Speed Indication (See page 15.) Indicates the tape speed ... indications will stop whenever it reaches the point where the counter was previously set to OFF and T.CODE. 19 Time Code 0h00m00s00f The Palmcorder calculates and displays exactly where you are on the EVF or LCD Panel when selected. • C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY is...
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...recording. CHK FF REW Recording Check. FF Search. BLANK REW Search. j WIND-CUT indication (See page 15.) m Digital EIS Indications (See page 39.) n Zoom Magnification Level (See page 40.) o Manual Focus Indication (See page 47... pages 16, 18.) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder's MENU (see pages 16, 18) or the DATE/TIME Button is pressed on the remote (optional). DATE/TIME OFF..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Blank Search. Repeat Playback.
...recording. CHK FF REW Recording Check. FF Search. BLANK REW Search. j WIND-CUT indication (See page 15.) m Digital EIS Indications (See page 39.) n Zoom Magnification Level (See page 40.) o Manual Focus Indication (See page 47... pages 16, 18.) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder's MENU (see pages 16, 18) or the DATE/TIME Button is pressed on the remote (optional). DATE/TIME OFF..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Blank Search. Repeat Playback.
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If the video heads require cleaning, "NEED HEAD CLEANING" will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (See page 19.) When the built-in the unit, "WARNING" will flash, "DEW DETECTED" will appear, and the Palmcorder will appear for 5 seconds. If excessive moisture condenses ... a cassette inserted, " " will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED" will appear. When a still image is transferred from the Palmcorder. 21 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd The following warning displays appear in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA mode) ...
If the video heads require cleaning, "NEED HEAD CLEANING" will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (See page 19.) When the built-in the unit, "WARNING" will flash, "DEW DETECTED" will appear, and the Palmcorder will appear for 5 seconds. If excessive moisture condenses ... a cassette inserted, " " will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED" will appear. When a still image is transferred from the Palmcorder. 21 Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications GGeettttiinngg SSttaarrtteedd The following warning displays appear in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA mode) ...
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...to pause recording. • To reduce microphone wind noise, set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Zoom slowly : by applying more pressure. CUT on page 15.) • When the Palmcorder is displayed on the screen. EVF POWER ZOOM Switch Vision Adjustment Control POWER Lamp 1POWER ...a normal characteristic of the POWER ZOOM Switch. Zoom You can gradually zoom in the picture. Clip here Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Insert a cassette with the EVF aimed directly at excessively bright objects, or ...
...to pause recording. • To reduce microphone wind noise, set POWER to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Zoom slowly : by applying more pressure. CUT on page 15.) • When the Palmcorder is displayed on the screen. EVF POWER ZOOM Switch Vision Adjustment Control POWER Lamp 1POWER ...a normal characteristic of the POWER ZOOM Switch. Zoom You can gradually zoom in the picture. Clip here Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Insert a cassette with the EVF aimed directly at excessively bright objects, or ...
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... reduce battery operating time. • Close the LCD monitor completely when not in the LCD monitor will appear reversed. Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to display the main menu screen. Set SELF-REC to MIRROR (see page 15) in the Camera mode menu screen to see the picture as...
... reduce battery operating time. • Close the LCD monitor completely when not in the LCD monitor will appear reversed. Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to display the main menu screen. Set SELF-REC to MIRROR (see page 15) in the Camera mode menu screen to see the picture as...
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... to perform a forward visual search or EDIT SEARCH to perform a reverse visual search. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be muted in reverse visual search. • Make sure the SP/LP tape speed setting is distorted...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to continue recording. Releasing the button stops the search. 3 Press REC/PAUSE to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note • During Edit Search, the picture will become mosaic in both and search, the sound will be in the The [CHK] indication appears...
... to perform a forward visual search or EDIT SEARCH to perform a reverse visual search. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be muted in reverse visual search. • Make sure the SP/LP tape speed setting is distorted...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e -mail to continue recording. Releasing the button stops the search. 3 Press REC/PAUSE to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Note • During Edit Search, the picture will become mosaic in both and search, the sound will be in the The [CHK] indication appears...
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... POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is located under the lens). Camera Recording Blank Search You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 16 feet (5 m) away (indoors). Wide (Zoom) (See page 22.) Date/Time (See page 20.) Reset (See page 50.) PhotoShot (...(See page 22.) Set POWER to CAMERA. To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to VCR. Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is fully turned to VCR position. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG ...
... POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is located under the lens). Camera Recording Blank Search You can operate the major functions of your Palmcorder from up to approximately 16 feet (5 m) away (indoors). Wide (Zoom) (See page 22.) Date/Time (See page 20.) Reset (See page 50.) PhotoShot (...(See page 22.) Set POWER to CAMERA. To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to VCR. Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of the Palmcorder and press the desired buttons (Remote Sensor is fully turned to VCR position. 2 Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG ...
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In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it fits into the Battery Tray with Panasonic PART NO. CAMCORDER CAMERA DISPLAY ON TV DATE / TIME PHOTO SHOT COUNTER / A.DUB TC RESET REC REC / PAUSE T W MENU REW / PLAY FF / .... Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of a ball- Remote Control (Optional) Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with the Palmcorder you wish to control. (See above left.) • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will appear...
In order for the remote to distinguish between the two units, it fits into the Battery Tray with Panasonic PART NO. CAMCORDER CAMERA DISPLAY ON TV DATE / TIME PHOTO SHOT COUNTER / A.DUB TC RESET REC REC / PAUSE T W MENU REW / PLAY FF / .... Use of another battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of a ball- Remote Control (Optional) Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with the Palmcorder you wish to control. (See above left.) • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will appear...
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... the picture on this unit, the picture may appear mosaic. • Using the LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. • You can place the Palmcorder on a table, etc. B Rotate VOLUME KEY to start playback. The letter "R " will stop playback. • When the tape reaches its beginning...Monitor 180° and swing it will appear in LP mode on another digital video camera is played back on the LCD monitor if needed. (See page 23.) 4 Press STOP to stop automatically. • If you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Insert ...
... the picture on this unit, the picture may appear mosaic. • Using the LCD monitor reduces battery operating time. • You can place the Palmcorder on a table, etc. B Rotate VOLUME KEY to start playback. The letter "R " will stop playback. • When the tape reaches its beginning...Monitor 180° and swing it will appear in LP mode on another digital video camera is played back on the LCD monitor if needed. (See page 23.) 4 Press STOP to stop automatically. • If you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.) • Insert ...
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... PLAY or PAUSE to release. Reverse Slow = Press SLOW/F.ADV during all special effects. Press PLAY to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Optional REWIND/ SEARCH Button SLOW/ F.ADV Button CAMCORDER CAMERA DISPLAY ON TV DATE / TIME PHOTO SHOT COUNTER / A.DUB TC RESET REC REC / PAUSE T W MENU...) or send e -mail to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) Note • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playback, picture may become bluish for...
... PLAY or PAUSE to release. Reverse Slow = Press SLOW/F.ADV during all special effects. Press PLAY to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com Optional REWIND/ SEARCH Button SLOW/ F.ADV Button CAMCORDER CAMERA DISPLAY ON TV DATE / TIME PHOTO SHOT COUNTER / A.DUB TC RESET REC REC / PAUSE T W MENU...) or send e -mail to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time code indication may not change regularly.) Note • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playback, picture may become bluish for...