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...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Refer all servicing to private in-home videotaping of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to qualified personnel. 2 The DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to avoid any inside of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be left unattended ...for a long period of time, turn it is dangerous to the inside part of the product. If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to cause electric shock. More ...
...SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Refer all servicing to private in-home videotaping of higher class than 0.01%) may apply to qualified personnel. 2 The DVD Palmcorder and AC adapter/charger have sufficient magnitude to avoid any inside of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be left unattended ...for a long period of time, turn it is dangerous to the inside part of the product. If the camera/recorder is made by highly precise technology. The liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is to be read carefully to cause electric shock. More ...
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...slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Do not point directly at about 86ºF (30ºC). • Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode ... on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on the TV screen or in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD Palmcorder, which the DVD Palmcorder is connected: Doing so could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to direct...
...slightly warm, but this does not indicate a fault. Do not point directly at about 86ºF (30ºC). • Do not leave the DVD Palmcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulfide, could corrode ... on connected TV: • Never leave the disc navigation screen, still image or camera image displayed on the TV screen or in displayed image retention or phosphor degradation of the DVD Palmcorder, which the DVD Palmcorder is connected: Doing so could cause it with the LCD screen exposed to direct...
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...cloth. Also read from a ski slope or going out of DVD Palmcorder has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Palmcorder. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as a surveillance camera/monitor. If you turn the DVD Palmcorder off and leave it in a dry place for at ...least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD Palmcorder off while the...
...cloth. Also read from a ski slope or going out of DVD Palmcorder has dried, condensation may remain inside the DVD Palmcorder. If condensation occurs, do any of the following, so as a surveillance camera/monitor. If you turn the DVD Palmcorder off and leave it in a dry place for at ...least 1-2 hours before using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow instruction manuals attached. If condensation occurs on the lens and/or inside : Turn the DVD Palmcorder off while the...
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... LCD screen (Color Level 93 Initial Settings 94 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......94 Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save 94 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) .......95 Changing Display ...Camera Functions 82 Selecting Shooting Mode to Defaults (Reset) ........96 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 97 Starting Disc Navigation 97 Exiting Disc Navigation 99 Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ...........99 Selecting Multiple Scenes 100 Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together 100 Disc Navigation Menu 101 Functions Available with DVD Camcorder...
... LCD screen (Color Level 93 Initial Settings 94 Switching Operating Sound On or Off (Beep) .......94 Turning DVD Palmcorder Off Automatically (Power Save 94 Turning Record LED On or Off (Record LED) .......95 Changing Display ...Camera Functions 82 Selecting Shooting Mode to Defaults (Reset) ........96 Disc Navigation Using Disc Navigation 97 Starting Disc Navigation 97 Exiting Disc Navigation 99 Playing Back from Disc Navigation Screen ...........99 Selecting Multiple Scenes 100 Selecting Consecutive Scenes Together 100 Disc Navigation Menu 101 Functions Available with DVD Camcorder...
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... 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 24 AUTO button (P. 63) To switch the DVD Palmcorder to full automatic 25 FOCUS button (P. 59) To switch between manual focus and autofocus...the exposure. 27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation) button (P. 62) Press this button when subject is not loaded. The camera menu will appear even if disc is being lighted from the factory) 34 USB Terminal (TO PC) 28 DISC ... RESET button (P. 164) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD Palmcorder was shipped from behind. 31 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 73) Press this button to display the menu...
... 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 24 AUTO button (P. 63) To switch the DVD Palmcorder to full automatic 25 FOCUS button (P. 59) To switch between manual focus and autofocus...the exposure. 27 BACK LIGHT (backlight compensation) button (P. 62) Press this button when subject is not loaded. The camera menu will appear even if disc is being lighted from the factory) 34 USB Terminal (TO PC) 28 DISC ... RESET button (P. 164) To reset all settings to defaults (status when the DVD Palmcorder was shipped from behind. 31 DISPLAY (Screen display) button (P. 73) Press this button to display the menu...
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... 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • CD-R • DVD-RW • CD-RW • DVD+RW • CD • DVD+R • LD • MO • MD • iD • Floppy...
... 25 EXAMPLES OF DISCS THAT CANNOT BE USED ON THIS DVD VIDEO CAMERA/ RECORDER: • DVD-RAM (2.6 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-ROM • DVD-R (3.9 GB) Ver. 1.0 • DVD-Video • DVD-R (4.7 GB) for Authoring Ver. 2.0 • CD-R • DVD-RW • CD-RW • DVD+RW • CD • DVD+R • LD • MO • MD • iD • Floppy...
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Erasure prevention switch Locked status 27 The range of image data playable on this DVD Palmcorder. Terminal • Do not paste anything other digital cameras conforming to touch metal. Available Cards SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard can be used on all digital devices conforming to water. • ... from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. • DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on this DVD Palmcorder. • It is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be playable on this...
Erasure prevention switch Locked status 27 The range of image data playable on this DVD Palmcorder. Terminal • Do not paste anything other digital cameras conforming to touch metal. Available Cards SD Memory Card and MultiMediaCard can be used on all digital devices conforming to water. • ... from 80 horizontal × 60 vertical to 4000 horizontal × 3000 vertical. • DCF is an integrated image file format of digital cameras: Image files can be used on this DVD Palmcorder. • It is locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be playable on this...
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...Level Beep Power Save Initial Setup Record LED Language Reset DVD-RAM 1 Disc/Card used . Features of DVD Palmcorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD Palmcorder has numerous useful functions. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Function Program AE White Bal. However, the... functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used DVD-R 2 CARD Reference page 82 83 85 86 87...
...Level Beep Power Save Initial Setup Record LED Language Reset DVD-RAM 1 Disc/Card used . Features of DVD Palmcorder Versatile Functions Available This DVD Palmcorder has numerous useful functions. Use the functions, following the table below: Camera Functions: Function Program AE White Bal. However, the... functions that can be used will vary depending on whether DVD-RAM disc, DVD-R disc or card is used DVD-R 2 CARD Reference page 82 83 85 86 87...
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Using disc allows you can immediately access recording and playback, in the same way as with a digital still camera. With disc you to record without overwriting previous recordings, and also to store your valuable recordings for recording. It can also record stills on ... mode (power switch). When recording movies, subject images can be zoomed up to 240 times; Movies and stills can be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc or card, as with conventional camcorders. Recording Movie and Still The DVD Palmcorder can record movies of 680,000 pixels, high-quality movies and stills (on some...
Using disc allows you can immediately access recording and playback, in the same way as with a digital still camera. With disc you to record without overwriting previous recordings, and also to store your valuable recordings for recording. It can also record stills on ... mode (power switch). When recording movies, subject images can be zoomed up to 240 times; Movies and stills can be recorded on a DVD-RAM disc or card, as with conventional camcorders. Recording Movie and Still The DVD Palmcorder can record movies of 680,000 pixels, high-quality movies and stills (on some...
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...the right will not close the cover: This could damage the DVD Palmcorder or Round DVD Holder of PC. 44 YES NO ENTER changed " will appear: If you wish to use for camera. When inserting the disc into DVD Palmcorder with its recording/ playback side facing the inside , ...an error message will be NEXT CANCEL automatically formatted. F o rma t D i s c Disc is complete, "DVD-R disc, Video mode cannot be changed to a disc for...
...the right will not close the cover: This could damage the DVD Palmcorder or Round DVD Holder of PC. 44 YES NO ENTER changed " will appear: If you wish to use for camera. When inserting the disc into DVD Palmcorder with its recording/ playback side facing the inside , ...an error message will be NEXT CANCEL automatically formatted. F o rma t D i s c Disc is complete, "DVD-R disc, Video mode cannot be changed to a disc for...
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.../PC indicator Pressing REC once will be reset to the recording pause status. 4 When recording is finished, turn the DVD Palmcorder on page 82. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power... for setting of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off. • For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on . Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this microphone is not blocked. • You can press the REC button immediately after the...
.../PC indicator Pressing REC once will be reset to the recording pause status. 4 When recording is finished, turn the DVD Palmcorder on page 82. • Panasonic cannot be responsible for video and audio that cannot be recorded or edited because of any defect. • The power... for setting of Record LED (recording indicator) On/Off. • For various functions available during recording, see "Setting Up Camera Functions" on . Recording Movie Insert a recordable DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc into this microphone is not blocked. • You can press the REC button immediately after the...
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The following settings will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the AUTO button. Using Auto Function Pressing the AUTO button will reset to defaults: Function Program AE White balance Exposure Focus When setting full auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 63
The following settings will fully automate the camera functions. 1 Press the AUTO button. Using Auto Function Pressing the AUTO button will reset to defaults: Function Program AE White balance Exposure Focus When setting full auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 63
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... other AV devices to enter the recorded image. 67 Recording Images from Other AV Devices You can 't use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated by the remote controller provided with the DVD Palmcorder. Connecting to Other AV Device Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the... AV/S input/output cable (provided) To video/ audio output jacks Yellow White Red Note: • If you operate the DVD Palmcorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can record images from other than "VCR2". •...
... other AV devices to enter the recorded image. 67 Recording Images from Other AV Devices You can 't use a Panasonic VCR, it will be operated by the remote controller provided with the DVD Palmcorder. Connecting to Other AV Device Use the AV/S input/output cable (provided) to connect the... AV/S input/output cable (provided) To video/ audio output jacks Yellow White Red Note: • If you operate the DVD Palmcorder connected to another device, always power the camera/recorder from AC outlet using the AC adapter/charger. • If you can record images from other than "VCR2". •...
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...camcorder for personal enjoyment. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring FINE to "Input Source" on page 90. 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on page 55 for how to record still images. • The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD...External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 90 for details, and "Recording Stills" on this DVD Palmcorder is the same as when playing back camera images recorded on this DVD Palmcorder. • Still images can also be recorded normally. • If the input signal is ...
...camcorder for personal enjoyment. L IN 0:00:00 REM 3 0 MIN Switch the input referring FINE to "Input Source" on page 90. 8 : 00AM SEP 30 2 00 3 2 Turn on the connected device, and start on page 55 for how to record still images. • The "Input Source" setting will return to "CAMERA" whenever DVD...External Input Recording Method (PHOTO Input)" on page 90 for details, and "Recording Stills" on this DVD Palmcorder is the same as when playing back camera images recorded on this DVD Palmcorder. • Still images can also be recorded normally. • If the input signal is ...
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...the last image on disc. Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene You can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. If the playback pause status continues for the playback image to appear. • Do not ...operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is within this range, blue thumbnails will be overwritten). • This DVD ...
...the last image on disc. Playing Back Immediately Checking Recorded Scene You can play back image data recorded on other digital cameras conforming to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard. If the playback pause status continues for the playback image to appear. • Do not ...operate the power switch or remove the card while the ACCESS/PC or CARD ACCESS indicator is within this range, blue thumbnails will be overwritten). • This DVD ...
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...176;. 77 It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in the direction of the holder in order to avoid getting dirt on DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to drop the disc.... always be possible. How to remove it. Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder made by Panasonic. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD Palmcorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on disc. Release levers 1 1 SIDE A...
...176;. 77 It is recommended that you do not remove the disc from Round DVD Holder until camera recording is finished, in the direction of the holder in order to avoid getting dirt on DVD player, DVD-RAM recorder, drive for PC, etc., which conforms to drop the disc.... always be possible. How to remove it. Removing and Replacing from/in Round DVD Holder made by Panasonic. The following explains the disc in Round DVD Holder You can remove DVD-RAM or DVD-R disc used on this DVD Palmcorder from Round DVD Holder and use the uncovered disc on disc. Release levers 1 1 SIDE A...
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Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc or card is used. Spo r t s Selection of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r ...o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . Display of setup items : Camera EIS D i g . The screens used (P. 64) ...
Understanding Flow of Menu Press the MENU button during recording pause: The "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen will not appear when a DVD-R disc or card is used, or when no disc or card is used. Spo r t s Selection of selected setup item Camer a F u nc t i on s S e t u p P r ...o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . Display of setup items : Camera EIS D i g . The screens used (P. 64) ...
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...approx. Zoom : 40x Wi nd Cut : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Palmcorder to choose an option from menu. To return to disappear. Pressing the MENU button again will V I DEO Mode : F I NE I npu t S o u r c e : CAMERA PHOTO I npu t : F i e l d Se l f T i me r : O f f ...the joystick on s S e t u p or P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig. one before, press the button. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . ●Flow of each function. Zoom Spo t l i ght Wi nd ...
...approx. Zoom : 40x Wi nd Cut : Of f ENTER RETURN RAM Camer a F u nc t i on DVD Palmcorder to choose an option from menu. To return to disappear. Pressing the MENU button again will V I DEO Mode : F I NE I npu t S o u r c e : CAMERA PHOTO I npu t : F i e l d Se l f T i me r : O f f ...the joystick on s S e t u p or P r o g r am AE : Au t o Wh i t e Ba l . : Au t o EIS : On Dig. one before, press the button. Camera Functions Setup Came r a Fun c t i ons Se t up P r o g r am AE Auto Wh i t e Ba l . ●Flow of each function. Zoom Spo t l i ght Wi nd ...
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... face, etc. Low Light : Allows user to record in golf or tennis. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This DVD Palmcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording. ...conditions, recording environment or purpose of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to choose "Program AE" on a ski slope. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording: You can check the selected AE mode by the on stage. Spotlight : ...
... face, etc. Low Light : Allows user to record in golf or tennis. Setting Up Camera Functions Selecting Shooting Mode to Match the Subject (Switching Program AE Mode) This DVD Palmcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording. ...conditions, recording environment or purpose of "Program AE". 2 Use the joystick to choose "Program AE" on a ski slope. Auto : The camera/recorder automatically judges the subject and surrounding environment for optimum recording: You can check the selected AE mode by the on stage. Spotlight : ...
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...e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Use an object that the white balance setting is not transparent. Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Palmcorder automatically adjusts the tint to end the setting. on the weather or status of white balance (P. 90). 83 White shirt or thick paper 2 Press...the onscreen information. • The white balance setting will change the white balance setting according to deliver natural tint, depending on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the button. Aut o EIS...
...e t u p P r o g r am AE Wh i t e Ba l . Use an object that the white balance setting is not transparent. Adjusting Color (White Balance) This DVD Palmcorder automatically adjusts the tint to end the setting. on the weather or status of white balance (P. 90). 83 White shirt or thick paper 2 Press...the onscreen information. • The white balance setting will change the white balance setting according to deliver natural tint, depending on the "Camera Functions Setup" menu screen, and then press the button. 2 Choose the desired option, and then press the button. Aut o EIS...