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...VCR (Dubbing 37 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 38 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 38 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 39 Using the USB Driver 39 To Disconnect USB Cable Safely 41 Using as a Web Camera 42 Using the ArcSoft Software 46 If you no ... for Use 56 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions 59 Using the RESET button 62 Explanation of Terms 62 Specifications 63 Camcorder Accessory System 64 Camcorder Accessory Order Form 65 Request for Service Notice 66 Limited Warranty 67 Customer Services Directory 68 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guí...
...VCR (Dubbing 37 Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing 38 PC Connection With DV Interface Cable 38 With a PC Using Camcorder with a PC 39 Using the USB Driver 39 To Disconnect USB Cable Safely 41 Using as a Web Camera 42 Using the ArcSoft Software 46 If you no ... for Use 56 Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions 59 Using the RESET button 62 Explanation of Terms 62 Specifications 63 Camcorder Accessory System 64 Camcorder Accessory Order Form 65 Request for Service Notice 66 Limited Warranty 67 Customer Services Directory 68 Spanish Quick Use Guide/ Guí...
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...not be displayed even if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as if you press the center of the camera while showing them the image. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in LED Video Light To brighten the natural colors in a scene. RapidFire Consecutive... Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...
...not be displayed even if you see a mirror image. (The image to be recorded is the same as if you press the center of the camera while showing them the image. Gain Up mode works with the Built-in LED Video Light To brighten the natural colors in a scene. RapidFire Consecutive... Photoshot The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Recording Mode Maximum number of still pictures recordable on an SD Memory card (optional) PICTURE QUALITY 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...
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...ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×]. 33 • The [ ] Indication appears. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can zoom from 50× up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of .... • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. • Set to 30× in 3.3 seconds at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Fade In/Out... Navigation icon] 1/2 33 • The [ W] or [ B] Indication flashes and then is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ...
...ZOOM] >> [50×] or [1000×]. 33 • The [ ] Indication appears. With the Digital Zoom Function, you can zoom from 50× up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of .... • If the Camcorder shakes too much, the images may not be stabilized. • Set to 30× in 3.3 seconds at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Fade In/Out... Navigation icon] 1/2 33 • The [ W] or [ B] Indication flashes and then is shaken while recording, the camera shake in the image can select a magnification from 1× to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ ADVANCE] >> [ ...
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... or more recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 250 MB or more Interface: USB 1.1 or more To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera If the Camcorder is not already installed. 1 Turn on the Home Page.) • If you are using the same operating system. Necessary... software: Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP) Other requirements (to the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
... or more recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 250 MB or more Interface: USB 1.1 or more To use the Camcorder as a Web Camera If the Camcorder is not already installed. 1 Turn on the Home Page.) • If you are using the same operating system. Necessary... software: Windows Messenger 5.0 or later (Windows XP) MSN Messenger (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) DirectX 9.0b or later (Windows XP) Other requirements (to the other parties via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
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... on your system environment, installation of this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable, a message, such as a Web Camera) 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. • To send the live camera picture to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Recording mode. • To send... pictures recorded on a tape to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. • If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation ...
... on your system environment, installation of this Camcorder and your personal computer via USB Cable, a message, such as a Web Camera) 1 Set the Camcorder to Tape Recording Mode or Tape Playback Mode. • To send the live camera picture to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Recording mode. • To send... pictures recorded on a tape to a PC, set the Camcorder to Tape Playback mode. • If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation ...
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...parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other parties via the network have to use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. • You cannot output the video input from the ...When you move the Joystick Control the selected direction on Windows XP. With a PC When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you use the Windows Messenger on the One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the side of the screen when you..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
...parties via the network have to use MSN Messenger on an OS other parties via the network have to use the Camcorder as a Web Camera, video cannot be recorded onto a tape or a card. • You cannot output the video input from the ...When you move the Joystick Control the selected direction on Windows XP. With a PC When you use the Camcorder as a Web camera When you use the Windows Messenger on the One-Touch Navigation icon is different from the side of the screen when you..., please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. ...about Windows Messenger, please refer to confirm that equipment is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. With a PC 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment... 3 Please carefully read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name...
Finally, disconnect the USB Cable. • If the Camcorder is used as Web Camera continuously for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. ...about Windows Messenger, please refer to confirm that equipment is finished, close Windows Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. With a PC 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard...] in the [Tools] menu to confirm that equipment... 3 Please carefully read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 2 Type in your Sign-in name and password. • If you do not have your Sign-in name...
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Using the ArcSoft Software There are 2 types of image editing software in the [Tools] menu. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 • For other electronic files for how to use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch or add special ... PhotoBase 2 (Mac) • Create albums of image, video, audio, and other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for making greeting cards and calendars. 46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at...
Using the ArcSoft Software There are 2 types of image editing software in the [Tools] menu. 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera Device] 1 is selected. 1 • For other electronic files for how to use photo editing program to edit, enhance, retouch or add special ... PhotoBase 2 (Mac) • Create albums of image, video, audio, and other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. • If the Camcorder is used as a Web Camera continuously for making greeting cards and calendars. 46 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at...
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...the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4, ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 and PhotoBase2 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft174; Windows174;, Windows Messenger174;, MSN Messenger174; and DirectX174; are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ... as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is available in the text. Right-click [!DVC] 1 in advance. It may stop midway through. For this Camcorder, you may install or uninstall this software after logging...
...the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4, ArcSoft PhotoBase 4 and PhotoBase2 are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. • Microsoft174; Windows174;, Windows Messenger174;, MSN Messenger174; and DirectX174; are either trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. ... as well. • In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Jack is available in the text. Right-click [!DVC] 1 in advance. It may stop midway through. For this Camcorder, you may install or uninstall this software after logging...
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...Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on . (p. 24) : Gain up (p. 24) : Web Camera Mode (Recording) (p. 43) : Web Camera Mode (Playback) (p. 43) :...Card Recording Mode (p. 23) : Picture Playback Mode (p. 33) : PC Mode (p. 40) : Cinema Mode (p. 28) : Digital Zoom (p. 26) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 21) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode)...is on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is activated 50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)...
...Others Others Indications Various functions and the Camcorder status are shown on . (p. 24) : Gain up (p. 24) : Web Camera Mode (Recording) (p. 43) : Web Camera Mode (Playback) (p. 43) :...Card Recording Mode (p. 23) : Picture Playback Mode (p. 33) : PC Mode (p. 40) : Cinema Mode (p. 28) : Digital Zoom (p. 26) SP : Standard Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode) (p. 21) LP : Long Play Mode (Recording Speed Mode)...is on the screen. : Remaining Battery Power • Along with this Camcorder, the size display is activated 50 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262)...
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...release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • If [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is inserted, condensation occurs, and at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. NO DATA: There are attempting to [SAVE] is set to select an item in... Mode and delete unnecessary files. Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this Camcorder. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to 1/60 or 1/100. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are...
...release the [PHOTO SHOT] Button. • If [ BASIC] >> [ SELF TIMER] >> [YES] is inserted, condensation occurs, and at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo CARD FULL: Card does not have sufficient memory remaining. NO DATA: There are attempting to [SAVE] is set to select an item in... Mode and delete unnecessary files. Notes and Hints Concerning the Power Supply • When the Camcorder has been used for a long time, the Camera body becomes warm, but this Camcorder. DISCONNECT USB CABLE: You are attempting to 1/60 or 1/100. CHANGE TO MANUAL MODE: You are...
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.... • If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be recorded brightly. Please turn the Camcorder on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. • When a Cinema picture is insufficient, the Sports...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This setting is stored until the White Balance is extremely bright, the recorded image... Low Light Mode • Extremely dark scenes may be seen, but this mode helps diminish camera shake. • During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. • Avoid...
.... • If the brightness is insufficient, the effect may not be recorded brightly. Please turn the Camcorder on the TV, the picture quality may deteriorate. • When a Cinema picture is insufficient, the Sports...call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo This setting is stored until the White Balance is extremely bright, the recorded image... Low Light Mode • Extremely dark scenes may be seen, but this mode helps diminish camera shake. • During normal playback, the image movement may not look smooth. • Avoid...
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...other equipment, the date and time display is different from a Tape onto a Card • If you set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON], the Camcorder switches to Repeat Play Mode, and the [ ►] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [ REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF].) Choosing Sound during ...white balance mode. If the switch is only effective for the Iris will be deleted. DPOF • DPOF setting made on another camera may be recorded. 55 Others When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode • White balance may change . •...
...other equipment, the date and time display is different from a Tape onto a Card • If you set [ ADVANCE] >> [ REPEAT PLAY] >> [ON], the Camcorder switches to Repeat Play Mode, and the [ ►] Indication appears. (To cancel Repeat Playback Mode, set the [ REPEAT PLAY] to [OFF].) Choosing Sound during ...white balance mode. If the switch is only effective for the Iris will be deleted. DPOF • DPOF setting made on another camera may be recorded. 55 Others When white balance cannot be set in the manual adjustment mode • White balance may change . •...
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... Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. • If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may ...Digital Dubbing in some cases. Do not use this may cause malfunction. • This Camcorder is not intended for business use. Others Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital ...Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged. 56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
... Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Camcorder. • If the Camcorder is sprayed with such chemicals, the camera body may be deformed and the surface finish may ...Digital Dubbing in some cases. Do not use this may cause malfunction. • This Camcorder is not intended for business use. Others Using the DV Cable for Recording (Digital ...Camcorder for a long time, the voltage drops excessively, and the Battery will not function even after it is recharged. 56 For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic...
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... is too high or too low, the operating time of the Camcorder and other substances. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may be cleaned at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cassette • Before storing it again after you completely... may cause excessive wear of an Unusable Battery • The Battery has a limited life. • Do not throw the Battery into the Camera. • Do not leave the Camcorder in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 ...
... is too high or too low, the operating time of the Camcorder and other substances. If the Battery becomes extremely hot, a protective function may operate, and the Battery may be cleaned at : http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Cassette • Before storing it again after you completely... may cause excessive wear of an Unusable Battery • The Battery has a limited life. • Do not throw the Battery into the Camera. • Do not leave the Camcorder in a dry place with a relatively stable temperature. (Recommended Temperature: 15 °C to 25 °C (59 °F to 77 ...
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... to the Camcorder. When you press the [RESET] button, the indication may appear on a card cannot be clear. Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that , turn on editing or dubbing from digital video equipment. • If a tape is recorded in the Web Camera mode. ... the card may include a mosaic-like patterns appear on the screen. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. You cannot use the menu or record onto the Tape/Card in the Web Camera mode. • Did you selected video input on the Lens Cap. Card Recorded pictures are dirty, playback...
... to the Camcorder. When you press the [RESET] button, the indication may appear on a card cannot be clear. Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select the channel that , turn on editing or dubbing from digital video equipment. • If a tape is recorded in the Web Camera mode. ... the card may include a mosaic-like patterns appear on the screen. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. You cannot use the menu or record onto the Tape/Card in the Web Camera mode. • Did you selected video input on the Lens Cap. Card Recorded pictures are dirty, playback...
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...(Maximum)) Please confirm the latest information on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image Size: 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) WEB Camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA) AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 110 - 240...values. Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2/7.9 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.5 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global...
...(Maximum)) Please confirm the latest information on Exif 2.2 standard), DPOF corresponding Still Image Size: 640 × 480 pixels (VGA) WEB Camera Compression: Motion JPEG Image Size: 320 × 240 pixels (QVGA) AC Adaptor Information for your safety Power Source: AC 110 - 240...values. Others Specifications Digital Camcorder Information for your safety Power Source: DC 7.2/7.9 V Power Consumption: Recording 4.5 W Recording Format: Mini DV (Consumer-use Digital Video SD Format) Tape Used: 6.35 mm digital video tape Recording/Playback Time: SP: 80 min.; http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global...
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...LED Video Light ........24 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 65 Camcorder Accessory System 64 Charging the Battery 12 Cinema Mode 28 Condensation 57 Cue Playback 32 Customer Services Directory 68 D Date/Time Indication 51 Date/Time Setting 20 Digital Zoom 26 DPOF Setting 35 Dubbing...42 Viewfinder 16, 59 W Web Camera 42 White Balance 29 Z Zoom 25 Zoom Microphone 25 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Index A AC...
...LED Video Light ........24 C Camcorder Accessory Order Form 65 Camcorder Accessory System 64 Charging the Battery 12 Cinema Mode 28 Condensation 57 Cue Playback 32 Customer Services Directory 68 D Date/Time Indication 51 Date/Time Setting 20 Digital Zoom 26 DPOF Setting 35 Dubbing...42 Viewfinder 16, 59 W Web Camera 42 White Balance 29 Z Zoom 25 Zoom Microphone 25 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company ("PSC"), Division of Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Index A AC...