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...Cassette Eject/Insertion 7 Quick Guide ...11 Supplying Power ...14 Setting the Clock ...16 Using the Palmcorder Menu 17 Camera Recording ...18 • Simple Recording 18 • Digital PhotoShot™ Mode 20 • Zoom ...21 Special Effect Features 23 Advanced Settings ...27 Playback Your Recordings ...Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK 72 • Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive 74 • Palmcorder File Converter 77 • Web Camera (For Windows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users 79 • Warning Indications 88 PC Connection • Transferring Your Images...
...Cassette Eject/Insertion 7 Quick Guide ...11 Supplying Power ...14 Setting the Clock ...16 Using the Palmcorder Menu 17 Camera Recording ...18 • Simple Recording 18 • Digital PhotoShot™ Mode 20 • Zoom ...21 Special Effect Features 23 Advanced Settings ...27 Playback Your Recordings ...Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK 72 • Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive 74 • Palmcorder File Converter 77 • Web Camera (For Windows XP users/For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 users 79 • Warning Indications 88 PC Connection • Transferring Your Images...
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... adequate ventilation if using Light in a hot environment for more than 0.7 second to turn ON or OFF. • " " will appear on the screen. To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to VCR. • FF/Search (p. 33) • REW/Search (p. 33) • Pause/Select (p. 35) • Stop/Set (pp. 16, 17...8226; Audio Dubbing (p. 44) • Record (p. 47) • Menu (pp. 17, 45) • Play (pp. 31, 47) To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of your Palmcorder from up to OFF when not in a scene. Remote Control You can operate the...
... adequate ventilation if using Light in a hot environment for more than 0.7 second to turn ON or OFF. • " " will appear on the screen. To operate Camera functions: Set POWER to VCR. • FF/Search (p. 33) • REW/Search (p. 33) • Pause/Select (p. 35) • Stop/Set (pp. 16, 17...8226; Audio Dubbing (p. 44) • Record (p. 47) • Menu (pp. 17, 45) • Play (pp. 31, 47) To operate VCR functions: Set POWER to CAMERA. Aim the IR Remote Control toward the front of your Palmcorder from up to OFF when not in a scene. Remote Control You can operate the...
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... to control. (See above left.) • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will appear. 1 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is necessary to 5 VCR1. In order for the remote to distinguish ...between the two units, it is fully turned to 2 VCR or CAMERA position. Keep away from children. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with Panasonic PART NO. Replace battery with one of the Palmcorders to VCR 1. 10 Forassistance...
... to control. (See above left.) • After replacing the Remote Control Battery, the remote will appear. 1 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is necessary to 5 VCR1. In order for the remote to distinguish ...between the two units, it is fully turned to 2 VCR or CAMERA position. Keep away from children. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Remote Controlling Two Palmcorders You can control any two Panasonic Palmcorders with Panasonic PART NO. Replace battery with one of the Palmcorders to VCR 1. 10 Forassistance...
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..., even when the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 2 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. 5 Press PUSH CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 4 Insert a cassette record tab up until...
..., even when the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) 1 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 2 Set POWER to VCR or CAMERA. 5 Press PUSH CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment Cover. 3 Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette Compartment Cover. 4 Insert a cassette record tab up until...
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... Press REC/PAUSE to start playback. 5 Press (STOP) to stop playback. 12 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com LCD Monitor Press LCD-OPEN to unlock Press REC/PAUSE again to pause recording. the LCD monitor. To Watch Playback in the LCD (... monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Quick Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF....
... Press REC/PAUSE to start playback. 5 Press (STOP) to stop playback. 12 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com LCD Monitor Press LCD-OPEN to unlock Press REC/PAUSE again to pause recording. the LCD monitor. To Watch Playback in the LCD (... monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle. Quick Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF....
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... you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 93) • Be sure to open M-CARD door. Press here to CAMERA. Close the M-CARD Door. When inserting the Memory Card M-CARD Lock Note • By sliding M-CARD Lock to LOCK, you can be used in this...
... you begin • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 93) • Be sure to open M-CARD door. Press here to CAMERA. Close the M-CARD Door. When inserting the Memory Card M-CARD Lock Note • By sliding M-CARD Lock to LOCK, you can be used in this...
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... 1MENU Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS EXAMPLE: YEAR : 2003 PUSH Push MONTH : JAN PUSH Rotate MONTH : FEB 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select... CLOCK SET menu screen is completed, press MENU twice to start the clock and exit. 16 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com
... 1MENU Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen. (p. 17) CAMERA FUNCTIONS VCR FUNCTIONS EXAMPLE: YEAR : 2003 PUSH Push MONTH : JAN PUSH Rotate MONTH : FEB 2 Rotate JOG KEY to select... CLOCK SET menu screen is completed, press MENU twice to start the clock and exit. 16 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com
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... VCR Main menu 1 : PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS To select BLANK SEARCH, SEARCH, 12 bit AUDIO, or MULTI SPEED. 2 : DIGITAL EFFECT To select EFFECT1, EFFECT2, or D. ZOOM, or CINEMA. 2 : DIGITAL EFFECT To select EFFECT. 3 : RECORDING SETUP To select REC SPEED, AUDIO REC, SCENEINDEX, WIND CUT, or ZOOM MIC.... 4 : DISPLAY SETUP To select DATE/TIME, C. Before Use Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features three menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording), one for...
... VCR Main menu 1 : PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS To select BLANK SEARCH, SEARCH, 12 bit AUDIO, or MULTI SPEED. 2 : DIGITAL EFFECT To select EFFECT1, EFFECT2, or D. ZOOM, or CINEMA. 2 : DIGITAL EFFECT To select EFFECT. 3 : RECORDING SETUP To select REC SPEED, AUDIO REC, SCENEINDEX, WIND CUT, or ZOOM MIC.... 4 : DISPLAY SETUP To select DATE/TIME, C. Before Use Using the Palmcorder Menu The Palmcorder features three menu displays: one for CAMERA mode (recording), one for...
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... eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to OFF and then ON again. 18 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Clip here EVF REC/PAUSE mode POWER Lamp 1, 5 POWER 2Vision Adjustment Control 3MENU 4REC/PAUSE Before you begin • Connect the...bright lights, a vertical bar may cause damage to start recording. • "REC" is a normal characteristic of the Viewfinder if necessary. Camera Recording Simple Recording Remove the lens cap and clip it to Standby mode. To conserve power After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode will ...
... eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to OFF and then ON again. 18 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Clip here EVF REC/PAUSE mode POWER Lamp 1, 5 POWER 2Vision Adjustment Control 3MENU 4REC/PAUSE Before you begin • Connect the...bright lights, a vertical bar may cause damage to start recording. • "REC" is a normal characteristic of the Viewfinder if necessary. Camera Recording Simple Recording Remove the lens cap and clip it to Standby mode. To conserve power After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode will ...
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Camera Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 180° 90° 90° 1LCD-OPEN 1 Press ...
Camera Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 180° 90° 90° 1LCD-OPEN 1 Press ...
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... PhotoShot Function. 5 PHOTOSHOT 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA 3 FUNCTIONS menu screen. Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to display the CAMERA SETUP menu 4 screen. EVF/LCD 1POWER 2PHOTOSHOT Note • If SHTR EFFECT on...ON. • Press MENU to process. ZOOM and D.FUNCTION functions. 20 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44) 1 Set...
... PhotoShot Function. 5 PHOTOSHOT 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA 3 FUNCTIONS menu screen. Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to display the CAMERA SETUP menu 4 screen. EVF/LCD 1POWER 2PHOTOSHOT Note • If SHTR EFFECT on...ON. • Press MENU to process. ZOOM and D.FUNCTION functions. 20 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44) 1 Set...
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... SETUP menu. (Menu OSD: p. 106) 5 Press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to CAMERA. 2 Zoom slowly: by applying more pressure. 3 Start recording. Camera Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone's directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. ...3, 4, 5 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select RECORDING SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the RECORDING SETUP menu...
... SETUP menu. (Menu OSD: p. 106) 5 Press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to CAMERA. 2 Zoom slowly: by applying more pressure. 3 Start recording. Camera Zoom Microphone Function Along with the zooming operation, the microphone's directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds. ...3, 4, 5 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select RECORDING SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the RECORDING SETUP menu...
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After checking, the Palmcorder returns to release the still picture. The camera will appear reversed. 5 Start recording. 22 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Recording Still Pictures You can record still pictures of the last recorded scene in ...the REC/PAUSE mode. 1RECORDING CHECK 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. Camera Recording Recording Check To playback ...
After checking, the Palmcorder returns to release the still picture. The camera will appear reversed. 5 Start recording. 22 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Recording Still Pictures You can record still pictures of the last recorded scene in ...the REC/PAUSE mode. 1RECORDING CHECK 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. Camera Recording Recording Check To playback ...
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... a shadowed area, or when the light source is selected in the DISPLAY menu. 23 Camera Special Effect Features CINEMA Mode You can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S-Video picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features. 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSE 1 Set... POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate...
... a shadowed area, or when the light source is selected in the DISPLAY menu. 23 Camera Special Effect Features CINEMA Mode You can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S-Video picture terminal and Zoom/Wide features. 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSE 1 Set... POWER to CAMERA. 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. 3 Rotate JOG KEY to select CAMERA SETUP , then press JOG KEY to display the CAMERA SETUP menu screen. 4 Rotate...
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... sports mode recording, the movement may appear whitish. used indoors. 24 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com LOW-LIGHT For recording in the background. SPOT-LIGHT Recording in situations where subjects are brightly illuminated or highly reflective. •...may appear slightly jerky. These types of light might appear when recording objects that the "MNL" indication appears in the DIGITAL EFFECT camera menu. SURF&SNOW For recording in locations with the MAGICPIX mode in the EVF or the 3 LCD monitor. Special ...
... sports mode recording, the movement may appear whitish. used indoors. 24 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com LOW-LIGHT For recording in the background. SPOT-LIGHT Recording in situations where subjects are brightly illuminated or highly reflective. •...may appear slightly jerky. These types of light might appear when recording objects that the "MNL" indication appears in the DIGITAL EFFECT camera menu. SURF&SNOW For recording in locations with the MAGICPIX mode in the EVF or the 3 LCD monitor. Special ...
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Special Effect Features Audio/Video Fade In/Out You can be up to 1.5 m (5 feet) away. 25 A During recording, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to ... scene with "fade in . 2, BREC/ PAUSE Fade Out Use to OFF. B Press REC/PAUSE to the next. Camera MagicVu™ IR Filter (0 Lux) MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 1POWER 2MAGICVU/ 0LUX 2 Slide MAGICVU/0LUX to ON. • A black and white image appears. • "MAGICVU" will...
Special Effect Features Audio/Video Fade In/Out You can be up to 1.5 m (5 feet) away. 25 A During recording, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. 2 Press REC/PAUSE to ... scene with "fade in . 2, BREC/ PAUSE Fade Out Use to OFF. B Press REC/PAUSE to the next. Camera MagicVu™ IR Filter (0 Lux) MagicVu allows you to record video in total darkness. 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 1POWER 2MAGICVU/ 0LUX 2 Slide MAGICVU/0LUX to ON. • A black and white image appears. • "MAGICVU" will...
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... a Memory Card to ON, the selected image and Title will be cleared automatically. 26 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to select and set ... TITLE SET" is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, and the screen goes back to the Camera mode screen. • After Photo Title is performed, Digital Function turns off. 5 Press REC/PAUSE to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Note When Photo Title is set an image. • "PLEASE WAIT"...
... a Memory Card to ON, the selected image and Title will be cleared automatically. 26 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to select and set ... TITLE SET" is displayed for approx. 3 seconds, and the screen goes back to the Camera mode screen. • After Photo Title is performed, Digital Function turns off. 5 Press REC/PAUSE to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Note When Photo Title is set an image. • "PLEASE WAIT"...
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...• DISPLAY (Menu OSD: p. 107) must be set to cancel the setting. * For manual White Balance adjustment: A. Advanced Settings Camera White Balance Auto White Balance ("AWB") automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. When shooting outdoors on the LCD or EVF, Manual...W.BALANCE, HIGH SPEED SHUTTER, or IRIS to select " " . However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 3, 4, A, B JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the "MNL" ...
...• DISPLAY (Menu OSD: p. 107) must be set to cancel the setting. * For manual White Balance adjustment: A. Advanced Settings Camera White Balance Auto White Balance ("AWB") automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. When shooting outdoors on the LCD or EVF, Manual...W.BALANCE, HIGH SPEED SHUTTER, or IRIS to select " " . However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 3, 4, A, B JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the "MNL" ...
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... position. than 0.7 second so that the "MF" • in low light situations. (Manual Focus) indication appears in front of POWER ZOOM to CAMERA. • a scene where the subject is in focus. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly... down AUTO/MANUAL for close as close -ups) Press the "W" side of the lens. 28 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Re-focusing may be required • when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene. 4 Press and hold POWER ZOOM, "T" side (Telephoto), ...
... position. than 0.7 second so that the "MF" • in low light situations. (Manual Focus) indication appears in front of POWER ZOOM to CAMERA. • a scene where the subject is in focus. • It may be necessary to back away from the subject to focus the image properly... down AUTO/MANUAL for close as close -ups) Press the "W" side of the lens. 28 Forassistance, pleasecall: 1-800-211-PANA(7262)orsende-mailto:consumerproducts@panasonic.com Re-focusing may be required • when your Palmcorder is aimed at a new scene. 4 Press and hold POWER ZOOM, "T" side (Telephoto), ...
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... light will degrade the picture quality. • This feature requires ample light. Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that you cannot manually select the shutter speed. • When MagicVu is required for...choose one of the following shutter speeds. • Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second to 1/750 s or faster. EVF/LCD Camera Note • For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that the "MNL" indication appears in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter. ...
... light will degrade the picture quality. • This feature requires ample light. Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. 2 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that you cannot manually select the shutter speed. • When MagicVu is required for...choose one of the following shutter speeds. • Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second to 1/750 s or faster. EVF/LCD Camera Note • For proper color reproduction, it is recommended that the "MNL" indication appears in insufficient light when using the High Speed Shutter. ...