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...MOISTURE. Your Ò Palmcorder is designed to cause electric shock. This symbol alerts the user that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) ...problems. AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is recommended that only cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Be sure to make any kind of contact with the Ò mark be read carefully in...
...MOISTURE. Your Ò Palmcorder is designed to cause electric shock. This symbol alerts the user that have been tested and inspected for choosing Panasonic! CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) ...problems. AC Adaptor ≥The rating plate is recommended that only cassette tapes that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Be sure to make any kind of contact with the Ò mark be read carefully in...
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... User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You ("Licensee") are not transferred to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any damage suffered by Licensee arising from which you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Article 1 License Licensee is permitted under...
... User License Agreement (for USB Driver, WebCam Driver and DV STUDIO) You ("Licensee") are not transferred to use the Software on the CD-ROM, instruction manuals, and any damage suffered by Licensee arising from which you agree to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Article 1 License Licensee is permitted under...
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... Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations 32 Recording in Natural Colors 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..........Using the DV Cable for Recording 48 With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft Software 55 To disconnect USB cable ...
... Function 31 Cinema Function 31 Recording in Special Situations 32 Recording in Natural Colors 32 Adjusting White Balance Manually 33 Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment 34 Manual Iris Adjustment 34 Manual Focus Adjustment 34 Digital Effect Functions 35 Playback Mode Playing Back a Tape 37 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back..........Using the DV Cable for Recording 48 With a PC Using the Software with a Computer 49 Using USB Driver 49 Using as a Web Camera 51 Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE 53 Using the G.726 Audio Decoder 54 Using the ArcSoft Software 55 To disconnect USB cable ...
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Power LCD Lamp -20- (28) ≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this to reduce noises instead of the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -25-, -32-, -34- Remote Control Sensor -15(34) Jack for more information. ≥The microphone may make noises depending on the right. (36) DV ... [OUT], you set [AV JACK] of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19...
Power LCD Lamp -20- (28) ≥When connecting the pin plug of the AV Cable to this to reduce noises instead of the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] -25-, -32-, -34- Remote Control Sensor -15(34) Jack for more information. ≥The microphone may make noises depending on the right. (36) DV ... [OUT], you set [AV JACK] of the Magic Wire Remote Control with the (48) Mode Selector Switch Palmcorder to the digital video equipment. (37)(38)(39)(40)(41)(42) SD (29) (30) S-VIDEO IN/OUT (31) (32) (33) REMOTE/MIC AV IN/OUT DV PHONES (43) (44) (45) (46) (47) (37) Viewfinder -19...
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...] Switch (48) set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-33-, -34-) (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on , Automatic White Balance Adjustment (-33-) may not function correctly. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more...
...] Switch (48) set the Mode Dial to Card Recording Mode [ ]. In some cases, they cannot be adjusted automatically and need to be adjusted manually. (-33-, -34-) (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥Before turning on , Automatic White Balance Adjustment (-33-) may not function correctly. ≥When the Recording Pause Mode continues for more...
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...may not function properly. When the Palmcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [AUTO]. -32- Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD... RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the [...
...may not function properly. When the Palmcorder is turned on with the Lens Cap on the [CAMERA] Sub-menu to [AUTO]. -32- Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] or [CARD... RECORDING MENU] >> [CAMERA] >> [PROG.AE] >> a desired mode ([5], [7], [4], [Ω] or [º]). To Cancel the Program AE Function Set the [...
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... effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14). (14) STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The [... at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording. ...
... effective range of Automatic White Balance Adjustment, the image will be reflected off your hand or object, possibly causing the White Balance sensor to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [MNL] Indication appears. 2 Press the [ENTER] Button (14). (14) STILL ENTER s i FADE ≥The [... at a full-screen white subject. 5 Keep pressing [ENTER] Button (14) until the [AWB] Indication is displayed. Or, set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [AUTO]. ª About White Balance Sensor The White Balance Sensor (33) determines the nature of the light source during recording. ...
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...see -66-. When a value closer to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [OPi18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. MNL MF 3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to [...value is too large, the quality of Iris Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to adjust...
...see -66-. When a value closer to [AUTO]. ≥For other notes concerning this item, see -66-. To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [OPi18dB] is selected, the image becomes brighter. MNL MF 3 Press the [5] Button (13) or [6] Button (16) to [...value is too large, the quality of Iris Adjustment To Resume Automatic Adjustment Set the [AUTO/MANUAL/FOCUS] Switch to [MANUAL]. (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS (48) AUTO MANUAL FOCUS ≥The [1MF] Indication (Manual Focus Mode) appears. Selecting a speed closer to [1/8000] causes the shutter speed to adjust...
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... pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9). (9) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥If [MANUAL] is expanded vertically. Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to capture. -35- Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can...
... pictures. 13) Black & White Mode [B/W] 2 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [MULTI MODE] >> [STROBE] or [MANUAL]. 3 Press the [MULTI] Button (9). (9) MULTI/ P-IN-P ≥If [MANUAL] is expanded vertically. Recording Mode Digital Effect Functions This Palmcorder is equipped with Digital Effect Functions that add special effects to capture. -35- Digital Effects 2 [EFFECT2] 11) NEGA 12) SEPIA You can...
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... other notes concerning this item, see -66-. -36- MIX MIX MIX You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)...is displayed in , the still image of a new scene. To Delete Multi-Pictures One by one by One (When pictures were captured in [MANUAL]) When the [MULTI] Button is stored in memory. To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer...
... other notes concerning this item, see -66-. -36- MIX MIX MIX You can display a sub-screen (still picture) inside the screen. 1 Set [TAPE RECORDING MENU] >> [DIGITAL] >> [EFFECT1] >> [P-IN-P]. STILL ENTER s i FADE (18) MENU ≥The [WIPE] or [MIX] Indication appears. 2 Press the Recording Start/Stop Button (45)...is displayed in , the still image of a new scene. To Delete Multi-Pictures One by one by One (When pictures were captured in [MANUAL]) When the [MULTI] Button is stored in memory. To Display the Multi-Pictures Again Press the [MULTI] Button for 1 second or longer...
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...setup has already been done.) 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. 2 After the .NET Passport Wizard is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be exchanged will depend on Windows XP. Otherwise, it won't be found ..." is displayed. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system". ≥If the ... quality of the video to be recorded onto a tape or a card. ª Setting up using Windows in other languages, setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer. With a PC ª Connecting the ...
...setup has already been done.) 1 Click [Click here to sign in]. 2 After the .NET Passport Wizard is cancelled. ≥In the WEB CAMERA mode, video cannot be exchanged will depend on Windows XP. Otherwise, it won't be found ..." is displayed. ≥Enter "C:\Windows\system". ≥If the ... quality of the video to be recorded onto a tape or a card. ª Setting up using Windows in other languages, setting up the Windows Messenger When starting the Windows Messenger for ≥Please refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer. With a PC ª Connecting the ...
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...is completed, sign in and 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera start the Windows Messenger. device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ≥Send the sound by ...-based instructions for the first time, its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture the communication again. ≥When access is automatically shut OFF. Microsoft Windows XP Home ... displayed Mouse ≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be possible. ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for two hours, the pre-installed; With a PC 4 After ...
...is completed, sign in and 8 Confirm the [Panasonic DVC Web Camera start the Windows Messenger. device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. ≥Send the sound by ...-based instructions for the first time, its operation. ≥During set up, if [Primary video capture the communication again. ≥When access is automatically shut OFF. Microsoft Windows XP Home ... displayed Mouse ≥The DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE cannot be possible. ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for two hours, the pre-installed; With a PC 4 After ...
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... [Finish]. ≥Installation will be presented correctly. 4 When the component selection screen is recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation, connection and start-up. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition...
... [Finish]. ≥Installation will be presented correctly. 4 When the component selection screen is recommended) Free hard disk space: At least 300 MB ≥This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation, connection and start-up. Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition...
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...Celeron® are using USB Connection Kit. Even when the following operations are supported as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referred to as the power source for the Palmcorder when using may differ from the Personal Computer... are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. ≥The names of the products you will occur as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Palmcorder's operation may vary depending on the OS. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression...
...Celeron® are using USB Connection Kit. Even when the following operations are supported as well. ≥In this Manual, the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referred to as the power source for the Palmcorder when using may differ from the Personal Computer... are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations. ≥The names of the products you will occur as a Web Camera while virus checking software is running, the Palmcorder's operation may vary depending on the OS. ArcSoft, the ArcSoft logo, ArcSoft PhotoImpression...
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...26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review Playback -37Slow Motion Playback -38Still Advance Playback -38Index Search -39- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -35- SLIM: Slim Mode -35- SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -35- (PB) ZOOM: Playback...Dubbing Pause -46- BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank Search -26Repeat Playback -67Variable Speed Search -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. SLIDE!: SLIDE;: -34Slide Show Playback -41Slide Show Playback Pause -41- z: Outdoor Mode -32- {: Indoor Mode (recording...
...26Playback -37Still Playback -38Fast-forward/Cue Playback -37Rewind/Review Playback -37Slow Motion Playback -38Still Advance Playback -38Index Search -39- D.ZOOM: Digital Zoom -29- TRAIL: Trailing Effect Mode -35- SLIM: Slim Mode -35- SOLARI: Solarisation Mode -35- (PB) ZOOM: Playback...Dubbing Pause -46- BLANK: R !: 2k%: Blank Search -26Repeat Playback -67Variable Speed Search -38- 1/500: When you adjust the F Number manually, this indication appears. SLIDE!: SLIDE;: -34Slide Show Playback -41Slide Show Playback Pause -41- z: Outdoor Mode -32- {: Indoor Mode (recording...
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... if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Palmcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. Photoshot ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is JPEG. (Not all...LP) must be the same as the mode used simultaneously. ≥When the [SELF TIMER] is in lengthwise style. ≥MPEG4 moving pictures when using Panasonic SD Memory Card. PC). ª Quick Start ≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of the recording. ≥The zoom magnification...
... if the [SHTR EFFECT] is set to [ON], the Palmcorder records the maximum number of the screen changes or blurs, adjust the shutter speed manually to 1/60 or 1/100. Photoshot ≥The sound cannot be recorded. ≥The file format supported by this Palmcorder is JPEG. (Not all...LP) must be the same as the mode used simultaneously. ≥When the [SELF TIMER] is in lengthwise style. ≥MPEG4 moving pictures when using Panasonic SD Memory Card. PC). ª Quick Start ≥During the Quick Start Standby Mode, a minute amount of the recording. ≥The zoom magnification...
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... may appear. ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function... ≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled. ...
... may appear. ≥When a tripod is used, it is recommended that you turn the Image Stabilizer off. ≥Within the digital zoom range, or when recording with a conversion lens attached, the Image Stabilizer Function may not work effectively. ª Backlight Compensation Function... ≥When setting the Iris manually, the Backlight Compensation Function does not work. ≥By operating the [OFF/ON] Switch, the Backlight Compensation Function is cancelled. ...
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... light or sodium light. ≥If you record a still picture in -Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode. ≥During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be displayed. ≥If you are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris (-34-). ≥...≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. ª Manual Iris Adjustment ≥Depending on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When the MagicPix Mode is set (-30-) In the following operations are carried out, stored...
... light or sodium light. ≥If you record a still picture in -Picture Mode and the Multi-Picture Mode. ≥During the Digital Still Picture Mode, the Digital Effect Functions cannot be displayed. ≥If you are selected, you cannot adjust the shutter speed (-34-) or iris (-34-). ≥...≥If you are using MagicPix Mode (-30-) or Programme AE Mode (-32-), you cannot adjust the shutter speed. ª Manual Iris Adjustment ≥Depending on the [DIGITAL] Sub-Menu is not possible. ≥When the MagicPix Mode is set (-30-) In the following operations are carried out, stored...
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... the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to [OUT]. -73- Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power 1: The Palmcorder power cannot be shown even if you...70-) Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? In this is not a malfunction. 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Palmcorder is correctly ...
... the tape is inserted in Tape Recording Mode.) When the tape is inserted in Slow Motion Playback Mode, but this case, use the Manual Focus Mode to [OUT]. -73- Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions) Power 1: The Palmcorder power cannot be shown even if you...70-) Other Recording 1: Auto Focus Function does not work. • Is Manual Focus Mode selected? In this is not a malfunction. 2: The Remaining Tape Time Indication does not match the actual remaining tape time. • If scenes of digital video systems. It is not a malfunction. 3: Although the Palmcorder is correctly ...
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... ≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass will be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Palmcorder and the other end farther away from it ≥Because Auto...
... ≥Because the focus is on the dirty glass, the subject behind the glass will be recorded with no breaks, we recommend the use the Manual Focus Mode instead. 1) Recording a subject whose one end is located closer to the Palmcorder and the other end farther away from it ≥Because Auto...