R Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No. PV-DV73 Mini Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com LSQT0654A DV73.p 1-4.
Things You Should Know Thank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information below. The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Palmcorder. Be sure to retain this manual as your convenient Palmcorder information source. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Important Safeguards 11. Grounding or Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
Important Safeguards 15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 17.
Table of Contents Before Use Things You Should Know ................................................................................................ 2 Important Safeguards ..................................................................................................... 3 Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 4 Before Using ..........................................................................................
Before Using Unpack your Palmcorder 1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable and DC Cable 1 pc. 8 MB Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) 1 pc. Battery Pack (CGR-D08/ CGR-D08R) 1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280) 1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0521) with Lens Cap Strap (LSGQ0066) 1 pc. USB Cable (K1HA05CD0001) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0016) 1 pc. IR Remote Control (LSSQ0294) with Battery (CR2025) 1 pc. Audio Adaptor (LSJP0831) 1 pc.
Before Using Record Speed/Playback Time Cassette type Record Speed/ Playback time LP SP AY-DVM30EJ 30 minutes 45 minutes AY-DVM60EJ 60 minutes 90 minutes AY-DVM80EJ 80 minutes 120 minutes Erase Protection Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased. 1 To prevent accidental erasure: Slide the tab to the left (open). record tab 2 To record again: Slide the tab to the right (close).
Before Using Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1 2 Adjust the Length 1 2 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles. Thread the strap ends through the Strap Attachment Rings. Loosen the strap from the Buckle and create a loop. Pull the strap firmly through the Buckle to shorten or lengthen the strap. 1 OR 3 Reinsert the strap ends through their buckles. • Make sure the straps are not twisted. 2 3 1 Lens Cap Hand Strap Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated.
Before Using Using the Built-in Light Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD. 1 Before Use To brighten the natural colors in a scene. Hold down LIGHT for more than 0.7 second to turn ON or OFF. • “ ” will appear on the screen. Built-in Light Note • Using Light reduces battery time. • Provide adequate ventilation if using Light in a hot environment for a long time. • Set LIGHT to OFF when not in use.
Before Using Replace the Battery B 1 While pressing the tab in the direction of the arrow (A) with your fingernail, pull out the Battery Tray (B). A + 2 3 Insert the battery into the Battery Tray with the facing up. Do not reverse the polarity. + mark Insert the Battery Tray. Replace battery with Panasonic PART NO. VSBW0004 (CR2025) only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution: Battery may explode if mistreated. Dispose of used battery properly.
Quick Guide Before you begin Insert the Battery Pack 2 1 Before Use • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) 1 Insert the Battery Pack and slide it up until it locks with a click. Insert Cassette These Palmcorders are equipped with the Easy Cassette Eject System so it is easy to insert or remove tapes, even when the Palmcorder is on a tripod. (p. 7) 1 2 Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor, and swing it fully open. 3 5 4 Press PUSH CLOSE mark to close the Cassette Compartment Cover.
Quick Guide Camera Recording When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. Adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder 180° 90° 4 Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Press REC/PAUSE again to pause recording. To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF. 3 LCD Monitor Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.
Quick Guide Before you begin Insert Memory Card* Before Use • Charge the Battery. (p. 14) *Memory Card: MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (p. 93) • Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using Card PhotoShot. (p. 48) Below is a list of memory cards which can be used in this Palmcorder. Memory Card Capacity SD Memory Card (RP-SD008BMK0) (supplied) 8 MB MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand) 8 MB, 16 MB SD Memory Card (optional) (p.
Supplying Power Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor 1 2 POWER Lamp 3 CHARGE Lamp Connect and plug in the Power Cord as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. • Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor. Attach the Battery as shown to charge. • CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour 20 minutes of operation (using EVF ) when fully charged. Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up.
Supplying Power Battery Care To avoid damage to the Battery: • Charge only with specified charger. • Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10 °C (50 °F) and 30 °C (86 °F). • The Battery may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal. • Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery. • If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases. • Do not drop or jar the Battery. • Use the Battery with specified models only.
Setting the Clock Set the Date and Time The date and time is calculated, including leap years, up to DEC 31 2089. Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 1 2, 3, 4 JOG KEY CAMERA FUNCTIONS 1MENU 2 EXAMPLE: YEAR Push 3 : JAN PUSH MONTH VCR FUNCTIONS Rotate JOG KEY to select OTHER FUNCTIONS , and then press JOG KEY to display the OTHER FUNCTIONS menu screen. : 2003 PUSH MONTH Press MENU to display the Camera or VCR mode menu screen.
Using the Palmcorder Menu Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. 2, A, B, C Displaying the MENU 1 2 Press MENU to display the CAMERA or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting). Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. Setting the MENU Items (EX. VCR Mode menu) A B Press JOG KEY to set your selection. Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu item. JOG KEY 1, D MENU C D CAMERA Main menu 1 : CAMERA SETUP To select PROG. AE, PROGRESSIVE, D.
Camera Recording Simple Recording Before you begin Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Insert a cassette with the record tab closed. (p. 7) 1 2 Clip here EVF REC/PAUSE mode 3 4 POWER Lamp 1, 5 POWER 5 2Vision Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER Lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to the CAMERA position. With the Viewfinder Eye Cup held up against your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.
Camera Recording Using the LCD Monitor The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording. 1 2 1LCD-OPEN 3 90° Swing the LCD monitor fully open and adjust the viewing angle. • The LCD monitor will automatically turn on. • When the LCD monitor is completely closed, it will shut off automatically to save power. • Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Please refer to “To adjust the LCD/ EVF BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” below. Start recording.
Camera Recording Digital PhotoShot™ Mode Use this feature to record a seven second (approx.) still image on the tape from the current camera picture. Audio is also recorded for on-the-spot narration. Or, you can add narration later with the Audio Dubbing feature to make an interesting slide show, etc. (p. 44) 1 2 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause mode. “PHOTO” will appear in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Camera Recording Zoom You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots. 2POWER 1 2 ZOOM 1POWER Set POWER to CAMERA. Zoom slowly : by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto) or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the POWER ZOOM. Zoom quickly: by applying more pressure. Start recording. Note • The zooming speed ranges from a slow 17 seconds to a fast 1.5 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM.
Camera Recording Recording Check To playback the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE mode. 1 Press RECORDING CHECK briefly in the REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears. After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode. • For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as was used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted.
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 1 2 3 1POWER 2MENU 5REC/PAUSE 5 Backlight Use when recording a subject that is darker than the surrounding scene, in a shadowed area, or when the light source is behind your subject. 1 2 3 1POWER Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen.
Special Effect Features Program AE The Auto Exposure feature can be used to make quality recordings in a variety of scene situations. 1 2 Note • When MagicVu is ON, Program AE and H.S.S. cannot be set in the menu. 2AUTO/MANUAL 4, 5 JOG KEY 5 3MENU 1POWER 6 Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen.
Special Effect Features Audio/Video Fade In/Out You can make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. 1, 3, AFADE Fade In Starting the first scene with “fade in” is very effective. 1 2 3 In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down FADE until the picture fades out. Press REC/PAUSE to start recording. Fade Out Use to create a soft ending or (together with fade in) for a soft transition from one scene to the next. 2, BREC/ PAUSE A B During recording, hold down FADE until the picture fades out.
Special Effect Features Before you begin Photo Title You can use PhotoShot images stored on a Memory Card to record a WIPE or MIX effect on a cassette. Note When Photo Title is set to ON, the selected image and Title will appear before each recording is made. WIPE : The Photo title is replaced with the current scene in a wiping motion. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp.
Advanced Settings White Balance Auto White Balance (“AWB”) automatically maintains optimum color balance in most lighting conditions. However, when using Digital Functions, etc., you may get better results by using the manual adjustment. 3, 4, A, B 1 2 3 JOG KEY 4 2AUTO/MANUAL Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press JOG KEY repeatedly until “AWB” appears in the EVF or LCD monitor. Rotate JOG KEY to select other modes.
Advanced Settings Auto Focus The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Manual Focus Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording ... • a subject through glass. • a scene where the subject is far from the Palmcorder and there are objects in the foreground. • a subject with distinct horizontal stripes. • a subject not centered in the Viewfinder. • subjects with shiny surfaces. • an obliquely angled subject. • a bright, flat subject such as a white wall. • in low light situations.
Advanced Settings High Speed Shutter To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis stroke) with improved STILL or SLOW MOTION playback when watching the tape on this Palmcorder. Manual Selection 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 3 2AUTO/MANUAL 4 Set POWER to CAMERA. Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. Press JOG KEY repeatedly to display the shutter speed. Rotate JOG KEY to choose one of the following shutter speeds.
Advanced Settings Adjusting the Iris Manually Normally, the Palmcorder adjusts the exposure automatically. However, when the background is extremely bright, or when the subject is backlit, you can compensate by adjusting the iris manually. 1 2 3 4 3, 4 JOG KEY 1POWER 2AUTO/MANUAL Set POWER to CAMERA. Hold down AUTO/MANUAL for more than 0.7 second so that the “MNL” indication appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Playback Your Recordings Playback using the LCD Monitor Before you begin • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Insert a recorded cassette. You can also use the LCD monitor to play back your recording. 1 1POWER 180° 90° 90° 2LCD-OPEN 4PLAY Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor and swing open. Press (REWIND/SEARCH) to rewind the tape. Press (PLAY) to start playback. Press (STOP) to stop playback.
Playback Your Recordings Repeat Playback 1 1PLAY EVF/LCD R Adjusting the Volume 1, 2 2 1 VOLUME Built-in Speaker 2 Press PLAY for more than 5 seconds in STOP mode. • The Palmcorder will go into Repeat Playback mode when the tape reaches its end. • The letter “R ” will appear in the EVF and LCD monitor. Turn the Palmcorder OFF to exit the Repeat Playback mode. Rotate VOLUME to adjust the volume of the built-in speaker in PLAY mode. • The volume setting screen appears.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. A During playback, hold down (FAST FORWARD/SEARCH) or Rapid Visual Search BPLAY B A, B A, B REWIND/ FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH SEARCH (REWIND/SEARCH). The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. OR Press (FAST FORWARD/ SEARCH) or (REWIND/SEARCH) once for a continuous rapid visual search. Press (PLAY) to release. Note • When executing a rapid visual search, the picture may become bluish for an instant or mosaic.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Slow Motion Playback (Remote Control Only) 1 Forward Slow: Press SLOW/F.ADV during play. Reverse Slow: SLOW/F.ADV during play. Press 2PLAY 1 1 2 Press PLAY to release. (During reverse slow motion playback, time SLOW/ F.ADV code indication may not change regularly.) SLOW/ F.ADV Note • Palmcorder will automatically STOP when in slow motion for more than 10 minutes. • During slow motion playback, picture may move up and down.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Frame by Frame Advance When using Remote Control 3PLAY 1 2 1PAUSE 2 2 Press PAUSE during playback. Press SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame Press by frame reverse. SLOW/ F.ADV 3 SLOW/ F.ADV • If you hold down SLOW/F.ADV, you can see a continuous series of still images at a slower speed than normal slow mode.
Special Effect Features Note • Sound is muted during all special effects. Index Search (Photo/Scene) (Remote Control Only) Search for a particular scene by using the electronic index marks placed at the beginning of each recording. 2, 3 1 2 3 JOG KEY 1MENU Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select SEARCH , and then press JOG KEY to select PHOTO or SCENE.
Special Effect Features Strobe Multi Mode In Strobe Multi Mode, you can select the rate at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture. 3, 4, 5 1 2 3 JOG KEY 1POWER 4 2MENU Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS , then press JOG KEY to display the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select MULTI SPEED in the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS menu screen. (Menu OSD: p.
Special Effect Features View Recording/Playback on your TV [ TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks ] Before you begin • When using S-VIDEO Connector, insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. (p. 15) 1 A/V OUT 2 Back of TV Audio In Video In 3 A/V Cable (Supplied) Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. To view what the Palmcorder is recording or to playback a tape on your TV. Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT or S-VIDEO. Check your TV operating instructions for further information.
Digital Features Digital Zoom CAMERA mode This feature is useful when you want to record close-up shots of subjects located beyond a normal zoom range of 1X to 10X magnification. With the digital zooming feature, you can select a magnification of 25X, or even up to 700X. Note • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. 1 2 3 4 EVF/LCD Zoom In (“T”) D.
Digital Features Digital Zoom (Continued) VCR mode 1 2 3 3, 4 JOG KEY 2MENU 1POWER 5PLAY 4 5 6 Set POWER to VCR. Press MENU to display the VCR FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select D. ZOOM , then press JOG KEY to select ON. • Press MENU to exit. Press (PLAY) to start playback. • The center portion of the image doubles in size. Repeat steps 2~4 to select OFF to cancel this feature.
Digital Features Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) This feature helps compensate for any unintentional hand or body movement. It can be used in both the Recording and Playback (VCR) modes. CAMERA mode 1 2 Note • Other Digital Functions are turned off automatically when the EIS and Digital Zoom are selected. NORMAL EIS ON 3 4 Set POWER to CAMERA. Press EIS to stabilize the picture. • Picture flicker may be observed when taping under fluorescent lighting conditions.
Digital Features Other Digital Functions Use the following features to add interest and professionalism to your recordings or playback. Select from twelve special effects. 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY 1 2 3 2MENU 1POWER 4 Types of Digital Functions MIRROR Symmetrical image from the current camera picture. STROBE The recording appears as a sequence of still frames. MOSAIC The picture appears in a mosaic pattern. SLIM The picture is expanded vertically. TRAIL The subject being recorded creates a trail when in motion.
Digital Features Picture in Picture (PinP) You can display a PinP (still image) screen on the Main Picture. Note • PinP position is fixed at the bottom right of the screen. 1 2 3 Main Picture Picture in Picture (PinP still image) 4 PHOTOSHOT Set POWER to CAMERA. Press MENU to display the CAMERA FUNCTIONS menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY repeatedly to select DIGITAL EFFECT , then press JOG KEY to display the DIGITAL EFFECT menu screen. Press JOG KEY to select P-IN-P . • Press MENU to exit this menu.
Editing Features Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone The original sound can be replaced with new sound using the built-in Palmcorder microphone or an external microphone. External Microphone with M3 connector (not supplied) Before you begin • Connect the external Microphone (if used). • Turn on the Palmcorder. • Insert a pre-recorded tape to be dubbed.
Editing Features 4, 5PAUSE To listen to the desired audio sound, set the 12bit AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU (Menu OSD: p. 108) as follows: 12bit AUDIO:The following selections are available for 12 bit AUDIO dubbed recordings only (sound recorded in SP mode only). Set this position to listen to the ST 1 original sound. Set this position to listen to the ST 2 audio dubbed sound. Set this position to listen to both MIX the original sound and the audio dubbed sound.
Editing Features Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette Source (Playing) Palmcorder DC Cable (Supplied) S-VIDEO OUT A/V OUT Before you begin • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their power sources. • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as illustrated left. • Turn ON both units. • Set the recording VCR’s Input Signal Selector to LINE. • Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. • Before using S-VIDEO Connector, insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. (p.
Editing Features Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) Before you begin High quality digital-to-digital copying can be accomplished if both Palmcorders incorporate the DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector (DV Interface cable (i.LINK) is not supplied). • Connect both Palmcorders to their power sources. • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV Interface cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin). • Turn both Palmcorders ON. 1 Source (Playing) Palmcorder DV Input/Output (i.
Card Features Before you begin Card PhotoShot You can record still images to a Memory Card. Warning • When using an M-CARD, DV Output will not function. 3PHOTOSHOT • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (pp. 14, 15) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a Memory Card. (p. 13) 1 2JOG KEY 1POWER 2 M-CARD Lock 2MENU Image Resolution and Capacity (supplied 8MB Memory Card) REC Mode Image Resolution Capacity SUPER FINE 1600 x 1200 Approx. 14 images FINE 1280 x 960 Approx.
Card Features Cautions for the Memory Card • While Memory Card data is being read, do not remove it, turn off the power, or subject unit to vibrations and/or shocks. • Do not leave the Memory Card in a place with high temperature, a place exposed to direct sunlight, or a place where electromagnetic waves and static electricity can be generated. • Electromagnetic waves, static electricity, malfunction of the Digital Video Palmcorder or of the Memory Card itself could erase the data recorded on it.
Card Features Playback Still Images You can view the images on the Memory Card. Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) 1 3, 4 JOG KEY Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD. • “PLAY: PUSH PLAY KEY” is displayed for 10 seconds. 1POWER M-CARD Lock 2M-PLAY 2 Press (M-PLAY) to display the Multi playback screen. • “PLEASE WAIT” appears on-screen.
Card Features Before you begin Delete Specific Images You can delete unwanted images and increase the remaining image memory. Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. DELETE PAGE Delete specific images from a page. DELETE ALL Delete all images. (p. 52) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) 1 2 FORMAT Delete all data. (p. 53) 3 3, 4, 5 JOG KEY Slide the M-CARD Lock Switch to unlock, then set POWER to M-CARD.
Card Features Delete All Image Pages You can delete all images from the Memory Card easily with this operation. Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) Warning: Once deleted, images cannot be restored. 2, 3 1 2 JOG KEY 2M-DEL M-STOP Warning • While deleting images, DO NOT turn off the Digital Video Camcorder or unplug the AC Adaptor (supplied) because this may cause irreversible damage to the Memory Card, resulting in reduced image storage capacity.
Card Features Format the Memory Card You can easily format your Memory Card using this operation. Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) Warning: Formatting permanently removes all image data. 2, 3 1 2 JOG KEY 2M-DEL Press (M-DEL) to display the DELETE menu, then rotate and press JOG KEY to select FORMAT . • The screen below is displayed. • To cancel format, press (M-STOP) or rotate and press JOG KEY to select NO.
Card Features Before you begin DPOF Setting You can select the images to be printed, the number of prints, and other print-related information (DPOF setting) on a Memory Card. “DPOF” stands for Digital Print Order Format, and since printing data can be added to images on the Memory Card, the Memory Card can be used with any system that supports DPOF. VARIABLE: You can select images recorded on the Memory Card and set the number of prints desired.
Transferring Your Images (Windows) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder tape to your PC (Personal Computer).
Transferring Your Images (Windows) Software Installation (Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP) Caution • Please install Palmcorder USB Device Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder and your PC using USB Cable. Once Palmcorder USB Device Driver is installed, you must restart your computer for installation to take effect. • Restarting the computer not only applies to Driver installation, but must be done whenever “Restarting Windows” is displayed after software or driver install/uninstall.
Transferring Your Images (Windows) Notes on PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System operation • For PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. • Make sure Palmcorder power is not shut off during use as your PC system may become unstable. Therefore, the AC Adaptor should be used as the power source. (Be especially careful when recording in M-CARD or CAMERA mode as the power eventually shuts off automatically if a tape is inserted.
Transferring Your Images (Windows) Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive, Palmcorder File Converter (M-CARD Mode) [ This screen is an example (Windows 2000) ] 1 2 Click “Start,” “Settings,” and “Control Panel.” Double-click on “System”, verify [USB Storage Device Controller]* is displayed in [Universal Serial Bus controllers] of [Device Manager] of [Hardware]. * If you are using Windows 98SE, [MATSUSHITA USB Storage Device Controller] will be displayed.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Connection (for PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System) 2 USB Terminal USB Terminal 3 1 Turn on your PC. 2 Set the Palmcorder POWER to VCR. USB Cable (supplied) 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “Found New Hardware Wizard” screen of Windows is displayed. Follow the instructions as they appear on your PC screen.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System For Windows 2000 users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CAPTURE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed. • When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a message, such as the one below, is displayed. The following message is displayed. However, testing by the manufacturer has confirmed functionality of this Palmcorder with Windows 2000.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Running the PHOTOVU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System* Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) * PHOTOVU: You can transfer Still images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC. MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System: You can transfer Motion images from your Palmcorder tape to a PC. 1 2 3 4 Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. Connect the Palmcorder to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied) or DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied). (pp.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Using Tape Image Data (USB) By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the USB Cable, you can transfer Motion images and Still images saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC. Note • Detail mode cannot be used with a USB connection. • Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or this application may shutdown during image capture. Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 59, 60) • Turn your PC on. (p.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Playing back the saved Motion and Still images You can play back the saved Motion images and Still images (p. 62) for confirmation. 1 2 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. Caution for Windows 2000 users 2VideoGift 3 • If “Unable To Locate DLL” warning indication is displayed, please see page 88.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System VideoGift Screen You can use these features using the VideoGift Screen. 13 1 9 2 10 3 11 14 15 4 5 12 6 7 8 16 1 Slider 10 Settings 2 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 64 Drag the pointer of the playback start position. Movie Mode You can display motion images. Open Movie You can open folders containing video files (*.AVI, *.WMV). Open Audio You can open folders containing audio files (*.WAV). Valid only when the file is opened in the VideoGift screen.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Using the VideoGift Screen 1 2 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. Caution for Windows 2000 users 2 VideoGift 3 • If “Unable To Locate DLL” warning indication is displayed, please see page 88. Click [View Manager] to display the View Manager screen.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Setting the Mail Software It is possible to set the mail software to start up automatically when [E-Mail] of VideoGift is clicked. Note The e-mail Software must support MAPI (Messaging Application Programming Interface).
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Attaching captured Motion and Still images to your e-mail You can easily transfer and compress your Motion images as attachments to your e-mail. 2VideoGift Before you begin • Insert a recorded tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 59, 60) • Turn your PC on. (p. 59) • Set Palmcorder POWER to VCR. 1 2 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Sending a Portion of a Motion Image 1 2 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. Caution for Windows 2000 users 1 2 7E-Mail 6Preview 3 4 5 6 7 Slide-Show Edit A collection of still images can be edited as slides. 1 2 • If “Unable To Locate DLL” warning indication is displayed, please see page 88.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Setting the Size and Quality of Motion and Still Image 5 1 2 5 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. Caution for Windows 2000 users • If “Unable To Locate DLL” warning indication is displayed, please see page 88.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System Selecting a Frame from a Motion Image 1 This screen is displayed when an individual frame from a moving image file is to be added as a still image. 2 Repeat steps 1~4 on page 61 to run the PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Click [VideoGift] to display the VideoGift screen. • The image captured last is displayed in the VideoGift screen. Caution for Windows 2000 users • If “Unable To Locate DLL” warning indication is displayed, please see page 88.
Transferring Your Images (i.LINK) (Windows) PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) A video clip can be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (not supplied) using products and software from a number of video editing software companies. Using products from video editing software companies allows you to capture and edit video clips using the DV Interface (i.LINK).
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK) Before you begin Using Tape Image Data By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK), you can transfer Motion images and Still images saved on the DV Tape directly to your PC. Note • If PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System does not work, please refer to note on page 71. • Deactivate your PC ScreenSaver or this application may shutdown during image capture. • Insert a recorded Tape. (p. 11) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (p.
PHOTOVU/MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System (i.LINK) 3Normal 3, 3Detail 4Movie Capture 4Still Capture DV 6STOP [When selecting Detail] Note • Detail mode lets you specify the start and end frames for the video segment you want to capture and save. 3 4 5 5, 7, 5Select 6 To capture Still images [When selecting Detail] 3 4 5 Click on [Movie Capture] at the point where you wish to capture a Motion image. • The screen to select the start frame is displayed.
Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Connection (for Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive) Note • For Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. 2 USB Terminal USB Terminal 1 2 3 USB Cable (supplied) Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. For Windows XP users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CONNECT WITH PC” and “STORAGE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor.
Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive For Windows 2000 users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “CONNECT WITH PC” and “STORAGE” appears in the EVF or the LCD monitor. • The “Found New Hardware” screen of Windows is displayed. • When the Palmcorder and PC (with Windows 2000) are connected via USB, a message, such as the one below, is displayed. The following message is displayed.
Palmcorder USB Device Driver/SD Drive Using Memory Card Image Data By connecting the Palmcorder and PC with the USB, you can transfer Still images saved on the Memory Card directly to your PC. Before you begin • Install the Palmcorder USB Device Driver. (p. 56) • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) • Make Palmcorder-PC connections. (pp. 74, 75) • Turn your PC on. (p. 74) • Set POWER to M-CARD.
Palmcorder File Converter Using Palmcorder File Converter You can convert the JPEG data of your PC into DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) data, and transfer this data to your Palmcorder via USB. 1 2 3 4 Set Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. Connect the Palmcorder to your PC using the USB Cable (supplied). (pp. 74, 75) Click on “Start,” “(All) Programs,” “Panasonic,” “Palmcorder,” then “File Converter 3.0.” Select and click “To resize the image” or “To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder.
Palmcorder File Converter 6 7 Select the folder to which the converted file is to be saved. • The Conversion results screen is displayed. Use “Help” for detailed instructions. When selecting “To convert format for Panasonic Digital Palmcorder” 5 6 7 78 Select the file to be converted. Select the drive to which the converted file is to be saved. • The Conversion results screen is displayed. Use “Help” for detailed instructions.
Web Camera Before Using Web Camera* Features Web Camera* MSN Messenger and NetMeeting are software that can be linked and used together. Using the Palmcorder and the Internet, you can communicate with others by having picture and sound similar in fashion to a videophone. Please read this first • To use the Web Camera feature, Microsoft’s Windows Messenger, MSN Messenger Service, and Windows NetMeeting are required. • For this feature, both parties must have Windows XP.
Web Camera Connection (for Web Camera) Note • For Web Camera, do not connect the i.LINK and USB terminals to the Palmcorder at the same time. Lch To MIC Terminal (White) AV OUT A/V Cable (supplied) Audio Adaptor (supplied) USB Terminal USB Terminal 1 2 USB Cable (supplied) Turn on your PC. Set the Palmcorder POWER to CAMERA. For Windows XP users 3 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “Found New Hardware Wizard” is displayed.
Web Camera For Windows 2000 users 3 4 Connect the Palmcorder to your PC (Windows) using the USB Cable (supplied). • “Found New Hardware” is displayed. • “CONNECT WITH PC” and “WEBCAM” are displayed in the EVF and LCD monitor. • Position the Palmcorder so that you are in the picture. • To confirm if the connection between the Palmcorder and PC is correct, please refer to “Audio Tuning Wizard” on page 86.
Web Camera (For Windows XP users) For Windows Messenger (Windows XP only) When Windows Messenger is newly installed or when running for the first time, the following settings become necessary. For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. Note • Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is run. Before you begin • Be sure you have a dial-up connection. • Referring to pages 80~81, connect the Palmcorder and PC.
Web Camera (For Windows XP users) 5 Type in your e-mail address and password. • You’ll need to get a hotmail address. If you do not have one, click on [Get a .NET Passport]. Please carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed. There are times when a Version Upgrade screen will be displayed. However, if you are using Windows Messenger 4.5 or later, there is no need to upgrade. 6 Click on [Audio and Video Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • Select [USB Audio Device] in the [Microphone] menu.
Web Camera (For Windows XP users) 8 The person calling (inviting) side Double-click a person to call from those currently [on-line]. • “xxxx-conversation” screen is displayed. 9 The person calling (inviting) side Click [Start Camera] in the “xxx-conversation” screen. • A message inviting the other person is displayed. The invited person side A message asking if the person accepts or declines is displayed. Click [Accept] on the screen. • To ignore the invitation, click [Decline].
Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) For MSN Messenger Service and Windows NetMeeting (Windows 98SE/Me/2000) When MSN Messenger Service is newly installed or when running for the first time, the following settings become necessary. For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. Note • Once settings are performed, they are not required from the second time the software is run. Before you begin • Be sure you have a dial-up connection.
Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) 6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard] in the [Tools] menu. • Select [Panasonic USB Microphone]* in the [Recording] menu. * If you are using Windows 2000, select [USB Audio Device] in the [Recording] menu. Note • You can set the volume for playback or mic volume, etc. • Also, confirm that the Palmcorder and PC are connected correctly. The person you wish to access needs to do settings 1~6 also.
Web Camera (For Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users) 9 The person calling (inviting) side Click [Start NetMeeting] in the “xxx-conversation” screen. The invited person side The Instant Message screen appears and a confirmation message is displayed. Click on [Accept]. The NetMeeting screen is automatically opened. Note 10 11 13 Click on [Options] in the [Tools] menu to confirm Video Camera Properties.
Warning Indications Windows 2000 In Windows 2000, startup PHOTOVU/ MPEG4 Movie Messenger™ System. Clicking on [VideoGift] may cause the type of error to occur to the left. If so, please perform the following instructions. Download and install Media Player (7.1 or later), go to http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ mediaplayer (current as of Oct. 9, 2002). • “Windows Media. com: Download” is opened. Click [Download Now!] on the screen. • The “File Download” screen is displayed.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) You can transfer images from your Palmcorder Memory Card to your Macintosh. System Requirements (for Built-in SD Drive/ArcSoft Software) • Mac OS 9.0~9.1 • Mac OS 8.6~9.
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) Using Built-in SD Drive Before you begin • Set POWER to OFF before inserting a recorded Memory Card. (pp. 48, 49) 1 2 3 4 Set the Palmcorder POWER to M-CARD. Connect the Palmcorder to your Macintosh using the USB Cable (supplied). (p. 89) • “PLEASE WAIT”, “CONNECT WITH PC”, and “STORAGE” is displayed on the LCD monitor. Double click the “Untitled” icon. • You can view images stored on the Memory Card and also save them to your hard disk.
Palmcorder Accessory System Accessory # Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with AC Cable and DC Cable $119.95 CGR-D08A/1B 800mAh / 1 h 30 min, Battery Pack $69.95 CGR-D16A/1B 1 600mAh / 3 h, Battery Pack $99.95 CGP-D28A/1B 2 800mAh / 5 h, Battery Pack $129.95 CGR-D53A/1K 5 300mAh / 9 h, Battery Pack $229.95 PV-DDC9 DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) (4-pin to 4-pin) $55.00 PV-DRC9 IR Remote Control $29.95 PV-H150 Carrying Case $49.
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form Please photocopy this form when placing an order. 1. Palmcorder Model # 2. Items Ordered Accessory # Description Price Each Quantity Total Price Subtotal Your State & Local Sales Tax Shipping & Handling 6.95 Total Enclosed 3. Method of payment (check one) Check of Money Order enclosed (NO C.O.D.SHIPMENTS) VISA Credit Card # MasterCard Expiration Date Discover Customer Signature Make Check or Money Order to: PANASONIC ACCESSORIES (Please do not send cash) 4.
Notes On Operations Before you begin Replacing the Bulb 1 • Set POWER to OFF. Insert a rigid wire, such as an extended paper clip into point (A) and lift cover up. 3 Replace bulb using a clean cloth or tissue. (Do not touch with fingers.) (A) 2 4 Replace lens cover. Using Tweezers or needle-nose pliers, carefully remove bulb. • Take unit to servicenter if you need assistance. Note • Handle bulb gently. Excessive force may cause bulb to crack. DANGER: Use only replacement bulb (PART NO.
Notes On Operations Approximate Brightness Values Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 lx). However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1.8, if illumination is more than 0.5 footcandles (5 lx). The table below shows the color temperature for reference.
Specifications Power Source: Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. 95 DV73.p 95-99.p65 95 2003/06/30, 17:02 For Your Information Palmcorder: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Palmcorder : 7.2 V/7.8 V DC 7 W (Max. 10 W) AC Adaptor : 18 W 1 W (when not in use.) Digital Interface USB/i.
Before Requesting Service Cleaning Care for Video Heads Clogged Video Head (a) Video Head Cleaning: Normally, your Palmcorder will not require head cleaning. However, it is possible that the heads may become clogged due to dust in the air, playing damaged tapes, long term use, etc. If “NEED HEAD CLEANING” appears for 5 seconds in the EVF or LCD monitor, the heads may require cleaning. (b) Cleaning the Heads: It is recommended that head cleaning be performed by a qualified service technician.
Before Requesting Service If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom Correction No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp. 14, 15) • Make sure the POWER switch is set to VCR or CAMERA. (pp. 18, 31) • Check the Dew Indicator. (p. 98) • Make sure the Battery is fully charged. (p. 14) • Make sure all necessary cables are connected correctly and firmly. (p.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. Indications Condition If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “ ” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode or Audio dub mode with the cassette sliding record tab opened, “ ” will flash and “CHECK REC TAB” will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
On-Screen Displays (OSD) Indications Condition When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, or when setting is DPOF, “NO SPACE LEFT” appears. If the Palmcorder is in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected, “DISCONNECT DV CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder. If you are attempting to record from a Cassette by pressing PHOTOSHOT, when the DV Interface Cable (i.
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Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA: PARA EVITAR INCENDIOS Y DESCARGAS ELÉCTRICAS, NO EXPONGA ESTE EQUIPO A LA LLUVIA NI A LA HUMEDAD. Su Mini Palmcorder está diseñada para grabar y reproducir en el modo de Reproducción Estándar (SP) y modo Largo (LP). Se recomienda el uso sólo de cintas de cassette que hayan sido probadas e inspeccionadas para su uso en aparatos VCR con la marca Mini .
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar Inserte de la batería • Cargue la battería. (Página 14.) 2 1 1 Coloque la batería y deslícela hacia arriba hasta que se quede bloqueada con un clic. Inserte el Cassette Esta videocámara contiene un sistema de ejecución fácil del cassette. Por eso, es fácil de introducir o sacar el cassette aunque esté montado sobre un trípode. (Página 7.) 1 2 Presione LCD-OPEN y abra completamente el monitor LCD.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Grabación con la cámara Cuando el monitor LCD se enchuentra totalmente abjerto, el visor se DESACTIVA automàticamente. 1 2 Ajuste el interruptor de alimentación (POWER) a la posición CAMERA. Ajuste el control lde ajuste de visión según lo desee. Visor 180° 90° 4 Monitor LCD Presione el botón de grabación/ pausa (REC/PAUSE) para iniciar la grabación. Vuelva a pulsar el botón de grabación/pausa (REC/PAUSE) para hacer una pausa en la grabación.
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido Antes de comenzar Introducir la Tarjeta de memoria* • Cargue la battería. (Pàgina 14.) *Tarjeta de Memoria: Tarjeta MultiMedia o Tarjeta de Memoria SD (Pàgina 93.) • Asegúrese de introducir la Tarjeta de memoria antes de utilizar la tarjeta PhotoShot. (Página 48.) A continuación se indican una lista de Tarjetas de Memoria soportadas por esta unidad.
MENU OSD Camera Mode Menu Screen 3 D. ZOOM (p. 39) To select 25X (from 10X to 25X) or 700X (from 10X to 700X). Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital zoom. 4 CINEMA (p. 23) When set to ON, you can record a picture compatible with a wide-screen TV equipped with an S2 picture terminal. 5 EFFECT (pp. 40, 42) To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function. 6 REC SPEED (pp. 7, 18) SP: Normal recording speed mode.
MENU OSD DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. 12 15 KEY LED When set to ON, the operation keys on top of the Palmcorder light up in blue. 16 LCD/EVF SETUP (p. 19) Setting to ON displays the menu for adjusting the LCD brightness, color level, and the EVF brightness. 17 REMOTE (p. 10) VCR1: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR1. VCR2: To receive signals from the Remote Control, set to VCR2.
MENU OSD VCR Mode Menu Screen 1 2 1 BLANK SEARCH (p. 32) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape. 2 SEARCH (p. 36) To select the desired Index Search function. PHOTO: To search for Photo shot pictures. SCENE: To search for scenes marked with Index signal. 3 12bit AUDIO (p. 45) To select the desired audio playback mode after performing audio dubbing in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only). ST1 : The original sound alone is played back. ST2 : The dubbed sound alone is played back.
MENU OSD 10 DATE/TIME (p. 111) The date and time can be set and displayed on the screen. 11 C. DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of counter indication displayed on the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder. 12 C. RESET (p. 112) Setting to ON resets the counter to zero. 13 DISPLAY (p. 112) To select the desired type of display changes to all function display, Partial display, and Minimum display. 14 KEY LED When set to ON, the operation keys on top of the Palmcorder light up in blue.
MENU OSD M-CARD Mode Menu Screen [ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ] 1 REC MODE (p. 48) To select Photo Rec Mode. 2 DISPLAY (p. 114) Select to OFF to cancel all Displays on the screen. 3 DCF NO. (pp. 50, 114) Select to OFF to cancel DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) No. on the screen. 4 DPOF (pp. 54, 114) When set to ON, information of the image to be printed and the number of prints desired (DPOF data) is written to the Memory Card. 4 5 VARIABLE (p.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape. CAMERA/VCR Mode h a i j b c d e f g a g Battery Remaining FULL EMPTY b Tape Remaining (AY-DVM30EJ) Date and Time Indication (Menu OSD: pp. 107, 109) As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time DATE/TIME is selected from the Palmcorder’s MENU (Menu OSD: pp.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode k k WARNING Indication (pp. 98, 99) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. l Counter/Time Code The indication switches as shown below when the desired “C. DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu. (Menu OSD: pp. 107, 109) Linear Time Counter Memory Counter Time Code Memory Counter M 0:00.00 The Palmcorder will stop whenever it reaches the point where the counter was previously set to M 0:00.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications CAMERA/VCR Mode n o p q s t r u v w x y n Zoom Magnification Level (p. 39) v o Digital EIS Indications (p. 41) This display appears when EIS is pressed. Z.MIC Indication (Menu OSD: p. 106) This display appears when ZOOM MIC is set to ON. w Backlight Indication (p. 23) This display appears when BACK LIGHT is pressed. Light Indication (p. 9) This display appears when LIGHT is set to ON. x WIND CUT Indication (Menu OSD: p.
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications PHOTO Mode [ Photo Rec Mode ] [ Photo Play Mode ] c a b d e f g h [ Photo Play Mode ] a b Image Page Remaining Indication (p. 48) • Image pages left in selected mode. “0” flashes when memory is full. • Memory capacity provided all pictures are taken in the same mode: “NORMAL” mode Approx. 70 images (Supplied 8 MB Memory Card) “FINE” mode Approx. 20 images (Supplied 8 MB Memory Card) “SUPER FINE” mode Approx.
Index of Controls Front View Built-in Twin Capsule 2-Way Microphone System MAGICVU/0LUX p. 25. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 8. Lens BATT RELEASE pp. 14, 15. Remote Sensor p. 9. Built-in Light pp. 9, 93. Side View M-CARD Door p. 13. JOG KEY pp. 16, 17. External Microphone Jack p. 44. M-CARD EJECT p. 13. Built-in Speaker p. 32. Shoulder Strap Attachment Ring p. 8. M-CARD Lock p. 13. Hand Strap p. 8. 115 DV73.p115-120.
Index of Controls Rear View TAPE EJECT pp. 7, 11. Cassette Compartment Cover p. 7. DV Input/Output (i.LINK) Connector pp. 47, 71. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Monitor pp. 11, 12, 19, 31. DC IN Terminal p. 15. S-VIDEO Output Connector pp. 38, 46. LCD-OPEN pp. 11, 12, 19, 31. USB Terminal pp. 59, 74, 80. Rear View PHOTOSHOT pp. 20, 48, 49. Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) p. 12. POWER ZOOM pp. 21, 39. VOLUME p. 32. MENU pp. 16, 17. M.FOCUS RING p. 28. A/V Output Connector p. 38. PHONE p. 31.
Index of Controls Top View PAUSE pp. 33, 45, 47. CAMERA STILL p. 43. M-DEL pp. 51, 52, 53. FOCUS p. 28. AUTO/MANUAL pp. 27~30. PLAY pp. 12, 31. M-PLAY pp. 50, 51. MULTI p. 37. FADE p. 25. REC p. 47. LIGHT p. 9. EIS p. 41. STOP pp. 12, 31. M-STOP pp. 50~53. REW pp. 12, 31. RECORDING CHECK p. 22. FF p. 33. BACK LIGHT p. 23. Back View Underside View Vision Adjustment Control pp. 12, 18. Tripod Receptacle POWER Lamp p. 18. For Your Information REC/PAUSE pp. 12, 18. 117 DV73.p115-120.
Index of Controls AC Adaptor AC Power Cord pp. 14, 15. POWER Lamp pp. 14, 15. CHARGE Lamp p. 14. VCR DC Output Connector p. 15. CAUTION: This unit will operate on 110/120/220/ 240 V AC. An AC plug adaptor may be required for voltages other than 120 V AC. Please contact either a local or foreign electrical parts distributor for assistance in selecting an alternate AC plug. We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor (VJSS0070/ KZDB4ZE00001) in an area which has special AC outlets.
Index F Fast Forward/Rewind Check ...................................... 33 Focus ............................ 28 Format the Memory Card .... 53 Frame by Frame Advance ... 35 H Hand Strap ...................... 8 High Speed Shutter ...... 29 I Important Safeguards ..... 3 Index of Controls . 115~118 Index Search ................. 36 Iris ................................. 30 L LCD/EVF Setting .......... 19 Lens Cap .............. 6, 8, 18 Lens Cap Strap ........... 6, 8 Limited Warranty .........
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