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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

We recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going 
outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.

1

Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the 
Shoulder Strap Holders on the Palmcorder and pull 
the Shoulder Strap.

2

Fold the tips of the Shoulder Strap, pass it through 
the Shoulder Strap Length Adjuster, and pull it.

Pull it out more than 1 inch (2 cm) 

1

 from the Shoulder Strap 

Length Adjuster so that it cannot slip off.

Please perform this step on the other side as well.

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Inserting a Cassette

1

Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] Lever toward the front and 
pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Cover.

2

Insert a Cassette.

3

Close the Cassette Holder by pressing the 
[PUSH CLOSE] Button.

4

Close the Cassette Compartment Cover.

For other notes, see page 84.

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Accidental Erasure Prevention

Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 

1

 on the cassette 

(by sliding it in the [SAVE] arrow direction) prevents recording. To 
enable recording, close the accidental erasure protection slider (by 
sliding it in the [REC] arrow direction.)

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Turning on/off the Palmcorder and 
Selecting Modes

Turn on the power first and then select Modes.

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How to Turn on the Power

1

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON] while 
pressing the 

1

 Button.

The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up.

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How to Switch Modes

2

Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch.

With each rotation, the Mode switches in the order of Camera 

Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.

The appropriate Mode Lamp lights up.

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How to Turn off the Power

3

Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF] while 
pressing the 

1

 Button.

1

2

1

1

2

3, 4

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SAVE

1

PUSH

CLOSE

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OPEN 

EJECT

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FF

ON

MODE

1, 2

3

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CAMERA

VCR

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Summary of Contents for PV-GS50S

Page 1: ...1 800 211 PANA 7262 or send e mail to consumerproducts panasonic com For Canadian assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Digital Video Camcorder Operating Instructions Model No PV GS50 PV GS50 K Mini Before attempting to connect operate or adjust this product please read these instructions thoroughly ...

Page 2: ...ISTURE Your Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play SP mode and Long Play LP mode It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in Palmcorder with the mark be used Ò Ò CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICINGTO Q...

Page 3: ...continued compliance follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE USE THE RE...

Page 4: ...utlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or the table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appara...

Page 5: ...WER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER Store and handle your Palmcorder in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement avoid shaking and striking Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage CARE TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder body TO...

Page 6: ...on Article 5 Reverse Engineering Decompiling or Disassembly Licensee may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble the Software except to the extent either of them is permitted under law or regulation of the country where Licensee resides Matsushita or its distributors or dealers will not be responsible for any defects in the Software or damage to Licensee caused by Licensee s reverse engineer...

Page 7: ...rking as the original Software 6 You may not transfer or assign the Software or this License to any other person without the prior written consent of the Licensor Any authorized transferee of the Software shall be bound by the same terms and conditions of this License and in such case your license is automatically terminated In no event may you transfer assign rent sell or otherwise dispose of the...

Page 8: ...Balance Manually 38 Digital Effect Functions 39 VCR Mode Playing Back 42 Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back 43 Slow Motion Playback 44 Still Playback Still Advance Playback 44 Finding the End of a Recording Blank Search Function 45 Playback Zoom Function 45 Index Search Functions 46 Playback Digital Effect Functions 47 Playing Back on Your TV 49 Audio Dubbing 50 Special Features Using a Memory ...

Page 9: ...ry System 98 Palmcorder Accessory Order Form For USA Customers 99 Before Requesting Service Problems and Solutions 100 Request for Service Notice USA Only 103 Limited Warranty For USA Customers 104 Customer Services Directory 105 Warranty For Canadian Customers 106 Index 107 Spanish Quick Use Guide Guía española para el uso rápido 109 Before Use CAMERA VCR Special Features Others ...

Page 10: ...the Palmcorder 3 Remote Controller and Button Type Battery l 15 16 17 4 MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic l 16 5 Lens Cap l 19 6 A V Cable l 49 7 S Video Cable l 49 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 a...

Page 11: ... the text Depending on the operating environment and other factors the contents of the screens used in these instructions may not necessarily match what you will see on your screen Although the screens in these Operating Instructions are shown in English for the sake of example other languages are supported as well In this Manual the Panasonic make digital video camera with USB Terminal is referre...

Page 12: ... Cassette Compartment Insert the Cassette Press PUSH CLOSE 2 to load the Cassette Close the outside compartment Cover 4 Start recording l 28 Turn the Palmcorder on l 20 Rotate the Switch 3 to ON The CAMERA Lamp lights up Press the 4 Button Recording starts Press the 4 Button again to pause the recording To View the Playback Picture 5 Switch to the VCR Mode rewind the tape and play the tape back l ...

Page 13: ...IX Button MAGICPIX l 34 13 Stop Button l 42 56 60 Fade Button FADE l 32 14 Still Button l 44 56 60 Camera Still Button STILL l 30 15 Multi Picture Button MULTI l 41 48 Picture in Picture Button P IN P l 40 16 Viewfinder l 21 95 Due to limitations in LCD production technology there may be some tiny bright or dark spots on the Viewfinder screen However this is not a malfunction and does not affect t...

Page 14: ...deo equipment 44 Lens Hood l 95 45 Rec Lamp l 28 46 Lens 47 Microphone Built in stereo 48 Easy Grip Strap Lock Cover l 19 49 Easy Grip Strap Release Button l 19 50 Audio Video Input Output Jack AV IN OUT l 49 Headphone Jack PHONES l 88 Connecting an AV Cable to this Jack activates the Palmcorder s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it When plugging the pin plug of the AV c...

Page 15: ...peed Search Function l 43 The following buttons function in the same manner as the corresponding buttons on the Palmcorder 20 Fast forward Cue Button 5 l 43 21 Play Button 1 l 42 56 22 Rewind Review Button 6 l 42 43 23 Pause Button l 44 56 24 Stop Button l 42 56 25 PhotoShot Button PHOTO SHOT l 30 52 26 Recording Start Stop Button START STOP l 28 27 Title Button TITLE l 62 28 Menu Button MENU l 22...

Page 16: ... battery 1 While pressing the Stopper 1 pull out the Battery Holder 2 Insert the button type battery with the imprint i facing upward 3 Insert the Battery Holder into the Remote Controller When the button type battery becomes weak replace it with a new CR2025 battery A battery is normally expected to last about one year however it depends on operation frequency Be sure to match the poles properly ...

Page 17: ...trong light the equipment may not operate properly even within the above ranges Within 3 feet 1 meter range you can also use the Remote Controller on the side the LCD Monitor side of the Palmcorder Selecting Remote Controller Modes When two Palmcorders are used simultaneously they can be operated individually by selecting different Remote Controller Modes If the Remote Controller Mode on the Palmc...

Page 18: ...ON MODE Switch 1 to OFF and while pressing the PUSH BATT Button 2 slide the Battery or battery shaped connector upward to disconnect it When attaching or removing battery set OFF ON MODE Switch to OFF and make sure the Operation Mode Lamp is not lit When the Palmcorder is used for a long period of time the Camera body becomes warm but this is not a malfunction If the CHARGE Lamp does not light up ...

Page 19: ...ize of your hand 1 Detach the tip of the Easy Grip Strap and adjust the length of it 2 Reattach the tip of the Easy Grip Strap ªTo Use as a Free Style Easy Grip Strap Using the Easy Grip Strap as the Free Style Easy Grip Strap makes it easier to handle and carry the Palmcorder 1 It is also convenient when used in conbination with the MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic 1 Open the Lock Cove...

Page 20: ... Button 4 Close the Cassette Compartment Cover For other notes see page 84 ªAccidental Erasure Prevention Opening the accidental erasure prevention slider 1 on the cassette by sliding it in the SAVE arrow direction prevents recording To enable recording close the accidental erasure protection slider by sliding it in the REC arrow direction Turning on off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes Turn on ...

Page 21: ...he LCD monitor Push the LCD Monitor until it is securely locked Make sure the Card Slot Cover is closed ªAdjusting Brightness and Color Level When LCD EVF SET on the DISPLAY SETUP Sub menu is set to YES the following items are displayed LCD Brightness LCD BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness of the image on the LCD screen LCD Color Level LCD COLOR LEVEL Adjusts the color saturation of the image on th...

Page 22: ... The setting selected on the Menu will be retained even when the Palmcorder is turned off But the setup of EFFECT2 l 39 will not be retained If however the Battery or AC Adaptor is disconnected before turning the Palmcorder off the selected setting may not be retained Menu operation flow is shown in this text by ªFile Selection in the Card Playback Mode l 58 A File Selection Operation may be neces...

Page 23: ...Normal Picture P IN P l 40 RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu 19 Recording Speed Mode REC SPEED l 27 20 Audio Recording Mode AUDIO REC l 27 50 21 Index Mode SCENE INDEX l 46 22 Wind Noise Reduction WIND CUT l 34 If this function is set to ON the sound of wind hitting the microphone can be reduced for recording 23 Zoom Microphone ZOOM MIC l 31 PROG AE OFF 5 7 4 Ω º PROGRESSIVE AUTO ON OFF EIS OFF ON D ZOOM O...

Page 24: ...to the Palmcorder and the OFF ON MODE Switch was turned to ON without inserting a Cassette the Palmcorder is automatically set to Demonstration Mode for introducing its functions If any button is pressed or operated the Demonstration Mode is cancelled The Demonstration Mode can be started by setting DEMO MODE to ON and by exiting the Menu To terminate the Demonstration Mode insert a Cassette or se...

Page 25: ...s described on page 24 OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu Same as described on page 24 BLANK SEARCH YES RETURN YES RECORD TO CARD YES PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT SEARCH PHOTO SCENE AUDIO OUT STEREO L R 12bit AUDIO ST1 ST2 MIX 2 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 OTHER FUNCTIONS PUSH MENU TO EXIT REMOTE VCR1 VCR2 OFF RETURN YES CLOCK SET YES RECORDING SETUP PUSH MENU TO EXIT REC SPEED SP LP AUDIO REC 12bit 16bit RETURN ...

Page 26: ...u for deleting the file being displayed appears l 64 Use this Menu after the file to be erased appears 12 FILE LOCK The FILE LOCK Menu to prevent the accidental erasure of files Lock Setting being displayed appears l 63 Use this Menu after the file to be locked appears 13 DPOF SETTING The DPOF SETTING Menu for performing the DPOF settings for the displayed picture appears l 65 Use this Menu after ...

Page 27: ...hium Battery Recharge The internal lithium battery sustains the operation of the clock When the 0 Indication 1 is lit the internal lithium battery is almost or already discharged 1 Connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder with the power turned off and then connect to the AC Jack After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months LP Mode A desired...

Page 28: ...adjusted manually l 37 Before turning on the power remove the Lens Cap If the Lens Cap is still attached when the power is turned on Automatic White Balance Adjustment may not function correctly l 37 ªTo Check the Recording By pressing the S Button 6 in the Recording Pause Mode you can play back the last few seconds of the recorded scene CHK is displayed After checking the Palmcorder resumes the R...

Page 29: ...ally and no left and right reversal occurs If MIRROR is used during self recording only the basic indications such as the Recording Indication Red or Recording Pause Indication Cyan or and Remaining Battery Power Indication x are displayed 3 If a general Warning Alarm Indication appears return the LCD Monitor to the original position in order to check the specific content of the Warning Alarm Indi...

Page 30: ...like releasing the shutter ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Mode With the Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode you can record still pictures with higher resolution than with the normal PhotoShot Function After setting PROGRESSIVE on the CAMERA SETUP Sub menu to ON or AUTO press the PHOTO SHOT Button in the Recording Pause Mode æ is displayed 1 This Function may not work with some function settings l 85 If you sel...

Page 31: ... directional angle and sensitivity are varied for recording sounds Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP ZOOM MIC ON The Z MIC Indication is displayed 1 The Zoom Microphone Function may not work effectively if the surrounding noise is too loud When the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to CARD the Zoom Microphone Function does not work It does not work with an external microphone For other notes ...

Page 32: ... and sounds gradually from a black screen at the beginning of a scene 1 Hold down the FADE Button while the Palmcorder is set to the Recording Pause Mode The image fades out gradually 2 When the image is completely gone press the Recording Start Stop Button to start recording 3 Release the FADE Button about 3 seconds after starting recording The image reappears gradually Fade Out 2 Fade Out causes...

Page 33: ... page 86 Backlight Compensation Function This function prevents a subject from being recorded too dark in backlight Backlight is the light that shines from behind a recording subject 1 Press the BACK LIGHT Button The ª Indication 1 flashes and then is displayed To resume normal Recording Press the Backlight Button BACK LIGHT When the BACK LIGHT Button is pressed the entire screen becomes brighter ...

Page 34: ...el the MagicPix Function Press the MAGICPIX Button repeatedly until neither the MAGICPIX Indication nor the 0LUX MAGICPIX Indication appears For other notes see page 86 Wind Noise Reduction Function This function reduces the noise that the wind makes as it hits the microphone during recording 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS RECORDING SETUP WIND CUT ON The WIND CUT Indication 1 appears To Cancel the Wind No...

Page 35: ...ording scenes involving quick movements such as sports scenes 7 Portrait Mode 2 Focuses on the main subject of the image and leaves the background slightly out of focus 4 Low Light Mode 3 Preserves the mood of dim light settings without altering picture brightness Ω Spotlight Mode 4 Neutralizes the additional brightness created by a spotlight º Surf Snow Mode 5 Compensates for excessive illuminati...

Page 36: ...UTO For other notes see page 87 Manual Iris Adjustment F Number You can use this function when the screen is too bright or too dark 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL The MNL Indication 1 appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial repeatedly until the Iris Indication 2 appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the iris Adjustable Range of the Iris CLOSE Closed F16 F2 0 OPi Opened 0dB 18dB When a value clo...

Page 37: ...ode Selector Switch to MANUAL The MNL Indication appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial The AWB Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to set a desired White Balance Mode 1 Automatic White Balance Adjustment AWB 2 Indoor Mode shooting under incandescent lighting 3 Outdoor Mode z 4 Fluorescent light Mode 5 The White Balance setting that was previously set manually 1 To Resume Automatic Adjustment Rotate ...

Page 38: ... recording Do not cover the White Balance Sensor with your hand during recording Otherwise White Balance will not work normally The red light from the Recording Lamp 4 will be reflected off your hand or object possibly causing the White Balance sensor to operate incorrectly and changing the colouring Use of Auto White Balance Adjustment in inappropriate lighting conditions may result in reddish or...

Page 39: ...a mirror image of the left half Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 10 NEGA Negative Mode The colors of the recorded image are inverted as seen in a negative 11 SEPIA Sepia Mode Records a scene with a brownish tint like the color of old pictures 12 B W Black White Mode Records an image in black and white 13 SOLARI Solarization Mode Records an image with a painting like effect Selecting a desired digital eff...

Page 40: ... Recording Start Stop Button to restart the Recording The last image of the previous scene gradually changes to the new scene For other notes see page 87 ªPicture in Picture Mode You can display a sub screen still picture inside the screen After setting CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 P IN P 1 Select P IN P on the MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu and set the position 1234 where you want to insert a...

Page 41: ...ports When MANUAL is selected You can select a desired scene one at a time up to 9 small pictures 2 Exit the menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Press the MULTI Button If MANUAL is selected press the MULTI Button at each scene you want to capture 4 Press the Recording Start Stop Button or the PHOTO SHOT Button to record on the Cassette Deleting all the captured Multi Pictures While 9 multi pictures...

Page 42: ...ke noise patterns appear ªAdjusting the Sound Volume Until the VOLUME Indication 3 appears keep pressing the PUSH Dial 4 Then rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the volume After the adjustment press the PUSH Dial to make the VOLUME Indication disappear To adjust the volume with the Remote Controller press the T or W Button to display the VOLUME Indication Press the T Button to increase the volume or p...

Page 43: ...ollowing 6 playback speeds are available for the Variable Speed Search Function in both the fast forwarding and rewinding directions 1 5k slow playback SP mode only 1 3k slow playback LP mode only 1k 2k 5k 10k and 20k The same setting can be performed using the Remote Controller s VAR SEARCH Button the π Button and the Button Resuming Normal Playback Press the 1 Button During Cue or Review Playbac...

Page 44: ...tton still pictures advance in the forward direction If either one of the buttons is pressed continuously still pictures advance continuously one frame at a time until the button is released Resuming Normal Playback Press the 1 Button or Button ªJog Playback By rotating the Jog Dial PUSH Dial 1 of the Palmcorder in the Still Playback Mode still pictures can be advanced one frame at a time in the f...

Page 45: ...es during playback 1 During playback press the P B ZOOM Button on the Remote Controller The center of the image is enlarged to approximately double the size Changing the Zoom Magnification 2 Change the magnification by pressing the W or T Button on the Remote Controller You can increase the magnification up to 10k Changing the enlarged area of an image 3 Press the Arrow Button π on the Remote cont...

Page 46: ...ton or the Button on the Remote Controller With each press of the corresponding button still pictures recorded in PhotoShot Mode are searched After pictures with sounds are played back for 4 seconds the Palmcorder switches to the Still Playback Mode ªScene Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS SEARCH SCENE 2 Exit the menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Press the 9 Button or the Button...

Page 47: ...Mix Mode 1 Press the 1 Button to start playback 2 Press the SELECT Button on the Remote Controller and select WIPE or MIX 3 Press the STORE Button for the moment you want to save as a still picture The WIPE or MIX Indication changes to B or C and the image is saved 4 Press the OFF ON Button in the scene in which you want to use the Wipe or Mix effect The scene changes as a result of the Wipe or Mi...

Page 48: ...and end than in the middle of the swing strobe period and it is useful for analyzing swing motion etc in sports 2 Exit the Menu by pressing the MENU Button 3 Play back the tape If you select Index mode it is not necessary to play back the tape 4 Press the MULTI Button If STROBE is selected 9 screens are automatically captured from the point at which the Button is pressed If MANUAL is selected pres...

Page 49: ...aying Back on Your TV By connecting your Palmcorder to your TV the recorded scenes can be viewed on your TV screen Before connecting them turn off the power of both the Palmcorder and TV 1 Connect the AV IN OUT Jack of the Palmcorder to the Video and Audio Input Jacks of the TV Using the A V Cable 1 supplied make a connection with the TV If the TV has an S Video Jack connect an S Video Cable suppl...

Page 50: ... The Palmcorder is in the Still Playback Mode again To dub audio while listening to a pre recorded sound When pausing the audio dubbing set the 12bit AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu to ST2 and you can check the pre recorded sound When a microphone is used for audio dubbing use headphones to listen to the pre recorded sound while dubbing the audio When using headphones set AV JACK on the A...

Page 51: ...ly ªRemoving the Memory Card Open the Card Slot Cover press the center of the Card and then pull it straight out After removing the Card close the Card Slot Cover The Palmcorder or the Card may be damaged if the Card is forced out when the Card is fully inserted ª ACCESS Lamp While the Palmcorder is accessing the Card reading recording playback erasing moving of images the ACCESS Lamp 2 lights up ...

Page 52: ...assette Recording from the Palmcorder Lens CAMERA Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the PICTURE Indication appears Remaining Number of Card PhotoShot pictures 4 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button The Indication will light in red Recording from a Cassette VCR Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the ...

Page 53: ...tures NORMAL Normal approximately 95 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately 190 pictures The figures vary depending on the subject being photographed For other notes see page 89 ªRapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots The still pictures can be recorded on a Card at regular intervals 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS CARD SETUP BURST MODE H or L The H or...

Page 54: ...Stop the Transfer of Images Press the Button For other notes see page 90 ªRecording Voice Voice Recording Function You can record voice data on a memory card 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the VOICE Indication appears 3 Press the Recording Start Stop Button Voice from built in microphone is recorded It takes 2 to 3 secon...

Page 55: ...ed or the card capacity has been fully utilized Recording from a Cassette VCR Mode 1 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD 2 Slide the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to CARD MODE until the MPEG4 Indication appears 3 Start playback and press the Recording Start Stop Button at the desired scene Selecting the quality of MPEG4 Recording images 1 Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS or VCR FUNCTIONS CARD SETUP ...

Page 56: ... Starts Slide Show The SLIDE Indication is displayed 5 Playing back the next picture 6 Playing back the previous picture Stop the slide playback Pause slide playback ªPlaying back Moving Pictures MPEG4 1 Playing back 5 Stop Mode To the beginning of the next file Playback Mode To the beginning of the next file picture and start playback Pause Mode To the beginning of the next file and turns to Stop...

Page 57: ...cond of finishing playback If the 6 Button or 5 Button is pressed for 1 or more seconds during playback it becomes 10k playback speed and if pushed for 7 or more seconds it becomes 60k playback speed Releasing the button brings it back to normal playback 1 Folder File Number When the picture is played back File Name When the MPEG4 data is played back 2 Picture Size When the picture is played back ...

Page 58: ...ress either the PUSH Dial or the MULTI Button The selected file is shown on the entire screen 2 Picture Size When PICTURE is selected at Step 2 MPEG4 Picture Quality When MPEG4 is selected at Step 2 3 File Number 4 Folder File Number When PICTURE is selected at Step 2 File Name When MPEG4 is selected at Step 2 ªUsing File Search Mode 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS CARD EDITING FILE SEARCH YES The file searc...

Page 59: ... still picture to the Cassette During the copying the Indication 1 appears When recording to tape select the tape position before recording The picture will be recorded to the selected tape location when the PHOTO SHOT button is pressed in step 3 To Copy All the Pictures 1 Display the first picture If a picture other than the first one is displayed only the subsequent pictures will be copied 2 Set...

Page 60: ...de Show l 82 To select the next picture repeat Steps 3 to 5 above 6 Press the MENU Button to end the setup 7 After setting SLIDE SHOW PRESET press the MENU Button 8 Press the 1 Button The M SLIDE Indication is displayed 4 To Play Back All the Pictures Continuously After setting the SLIDE SHOW to ALL press the 1 Button The SLIDE Indication is displayed 5 All pictures are played back for approximate...

Page 61: ... and then press the PUSH Dial Selecting Colors If you make color selection by rotating the PUSH Dial when creating a title you can change the color as follows 1 Original Color The color of the captured image Title in the original color in which the dark portion blackish portion of the captured image is missing 2 Preset colors black blue green cyan red magenta yellow and white Title in a preset col...

Page 62: ...I Button The selected title is displayed 5 Using the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector select the recording target Camera Mode TAPE or CARD VCR Mode CARD Card Playback Mode TAPE 6 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button A still picture is recorded under the inserted title If you record on a Cassette in Normal Recording Mode set the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector to TAPE and press the Recording Start Stop Button 2 Fi...

Page 63: ...ecording Function are automatically locked to prevent accidental erasure Press the PUSH Dial again to cancel The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for this Palmcorder The same setting can be performed using the short cut menu l 26 About the write protection switch of the SD Memory Card The Lock Setting carried out by this Palmcorder is only effective for this Palmcorder...

Page 64: ...ct the file that you want to delete and then press it The selected file flashes To delete more than 1 file repeat this step 3 Press the PHOTO SHOT Button A verification message appears 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select YES and then press it The selected file is deleted from the Memory Card To Delete all Files 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS DELETE CARD FILE DELETE ALL FILES A verification message appears 2 Ro...

Page 65: ... support DPOF After setting the Palmcorder to Card Playback Mode l 56 1 Set CARD FUNCTIONS CARD EDITING DPOF SETTING YES 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select VARIABLE and then press it When printing one each of all the pictures select ALL 1 if not all the pictures are to be printed select ALL 0 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to select the picture and then press it 4 Rotate the PUSH Dial to set the number of p...

Page 66: ...DV Cassette After connecting the Palmcorder and the S Video Video Audio Output Jacks B of the other equipment as illustrated on the left start the following procedures You need the Remote Controller Palmcorder 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS AV IN OUT SETUP AV JACK IN OUT 2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab Other Equipment 3 Insert a recorded Cassette and start playback Palmcorder 4 While...

Page 67: ...op dubbing CAUTION Unauthorized exchanging and or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement For other notes see page 91 ªAnalog Digital Conversion When the Palmcorder is connected with other digital video equipment through its DV Terminal the analog format pictures which have been input from other external equipment can be output to the digital video equipment through the DV ...

Page 68: ...oPrinter 4 0 are included 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete Setup window will disappear when the installation is complete Note If a window does not appear automatically click the Start Button on your desktop and then click Run When the Run Box is open type in D InstMenu exe and click OK D applies when the CD ROM drive is drive D Using USB Driver ªO...

Page 69: ...y vary ªFor Windows 98SE Me Users The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer Install the USB Driver as instructed below Otherwise it won t be installed correctly 1 The message The file PMJ1519X EXE on Unknown cannot be found is displayed Enter D USBDriver Drivers WebCam if the CD ROM drive is assigned to the D drive and cli...

Page 70: ...C Adaptor as the power supply of the Palmcorder After the USB Driver is installed and USB Connection Cable is connected to the Palmcorder open My computer or Windows Explorer to check that the drive is displayed as a removable disk drive only when card is inserted into the Palmcorder It enables you to operate in the same way as a floppy disk drive and you can use the same drag and drop or copy met...

Page 71: ...f the installed version is not the latest update it by performing the Windows update If you are connected to the Internet through a firewall or a router proper communication will not be possible Your Internet provider must provide a global IP The installer is available only in English but can be used on operating systems using other languages ªConnecting the Palmcorder to Personal Computer For Usi...

Page 72: ...played if the NetMeeting setup has already been done 1 Click Next 2 Enter the User information carefully read the displayed contents and then proceed Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone To communicate with persons using Windows in other languages setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended 3 After these without...

Page 73: ...nnected to the keyboard USB terminal normal function may not be possible This instruction manual describes only the procedures for installation connection and start up Please read the PDF based instructions for how to use the DV STUDIO 3 1E SE To view the installed operating instructions Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 0 or later is required Please install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 from the supplied CD ROM ...

Page 74: ...vironment OS Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Also the following software must be correctly installed DirectX 6 or later Runtime DirectX Media 6 Runtime Windows Media Player 6 1 or later Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or more RA...

Page 75: ... OS IBM PC AT compatible personal computer Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows Me Millennium Edition Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition CPU Pentium based PC or equivalent 1 3 4 Pentium II based PC or equivalent 2 Pentium II 300MHz or higher recommended Graphic display High Color 16 bit or more Desktop resolution of 800k600 dots or m...

Page 76: ...up click on Finish Installation will be completed ªSoftware Installation Macintosh 1 Turn on Computer and start up Macintosh 2 Insert supplied CD ROM into the CD ROM drive 3 Double click the icon of a CD ROM that appears 4 Double click the software to be installed from ArcSoft 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen until the installation is complete ªTo start software in the ArcSoft Soft...

Page 77: ...he numeral after COM will differ depending on the operating environment of your personal computer When the Palmcorder is in Card Playback Mode Panasonic DVC USB Driver or Panasonic DV DISK Port Driver Windows Me Panasonic DVC Port Driver Version 2 0 Some OS such as Windows 98SE may not show the icon indicating that you may safely disconnect in task tray OS may be set not to show Make sure Palmcord...

Page 78: ...ound is displayed enter C WINDOWS system32 DRIVERS The paths will differ depending on the environment of your personal computer When the Palmcorder is connected to the personal computer on Windows 2000 these screens described above may not be displayed If you use Windows 2000 and the Palmcorder is not recognized by the personal computer when the USB Driver is installed update the USB Driver If you...

Page 79: ... for transmitting data through telephone lines etc To play back a moving picture with Windows Media Player select a file and double click Necessary software is automatically downloaded and starts playing back Internet connection is required To play back with Mac OS Windows Media Player for Macintosh is required DCIM IM01CDPF PRIVATE VTF SD_VIDEO SD_VOICE etc are necessary items in the folder struc...

Page 80: ...d Selector SP Standard Play Mode l 27 LP Long Play Mode l 27 7 Index For several seconds while index signals are being recorded the SCENE INDEX Indication flashes l 46 Search Number S1 l 46 The figure indicates which number of scenes ahead from the present scene is to be played back 8 Tape Run Indications REC Recording l 28 PAUSE Recording Paused l 28 Playback Camera Search in forward direction l2...

Page 81: ...cus MF l 37 Backlight Mode ª l 33 Program AE Mode 5 Sports Mode l 35 7 Portrait Mode l 35 4 Low Light Mode l 35 Ω Spotlight Mode l 35 º Surf Snow Mode l 35 14 White Balance Mode 1 Last manually adjusted White Balance setting l 37 Fluorescent light Mode l 37 z Outdoor Mode l 37 Indoor Mode recording under incandescent lighting l 37 15 Shutter Speed 1 500 l 36 16 Iris Value F2 4 F number l 36 17 Mag...

Page 82: ... of picture size 640k480 Image size From 800 to 1024 pixels From 1024 to 1280 pixels From 1280 to 1600 pixels From 1600 to 2048 pixels Over 2048 Number set DPOF 00 l 65 DPOF setting Slide Show White DPOF Setting completed set to 1 or more pictures l 65 Green Slide Show Settings completed l 60 Blue DPOF Setting set to 1 or more pictures Slide Show Settings both completed l 60 65 24 Card File Indica...

Page 83: ...empting to do audio dubbing on the unrecorded blank portion of the tape or you are attempting to do dubbing on the Cassette whose tab is set at SAVE l 50 67 Y TAPE NOT INSERTED No Cassette is inserted l 20 X LOW BATTERY MODE The Battery is low Recharge it l 18 0 The internal lithium battery is low l 27 2 END TAPE END The tape ended during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote Controller ...

Page 84: ...ing Start Stop Button the PHOTO SHOT Button or the TITLE Button in the WEB CAMERA Mode You are pressing the TITLE Button in Camera Mode or VCR Mode with a USB Cable connected You are attempting to record on a Card with a USB Cable connected CANCEL WEB CAMERA MODE It is not possible to operate the OFF ON MODE Switch in the WEB CAMERA Mode Notes Precautions ªAlarm Sounds l 24 When BEEP SOUND on the ...

Page 85: ...ancelled ªProgressive PhotoShotTM Function l 30 The still pictures are recorded at a slightly rewound point from where you press the PHOTO SHOT Button When you change to the still picture Mode you will hear a click This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShotTM Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE the bri...

Page 86: ...order can be seriously damaged The Progressive PhotoShotTM Function is automatically turned off The Continuous PhotoShot Function cannot be used White Balance cannot be set The shutter speed cannot be adjusted The Program AE or Digital Effect Modes in EFFECT1 cannot be set The Image Stabilizer does not function When recording with the MagicPix Function using a tripod is recommended MagicPix Functi...

Page 87: ...se MULTI P IN P WIPE MIX or TRAIL of EFFECT1 together with the digital modes of EFFECT2 on the DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu If you set EFFECT1 on DIGITAL EFFECT Sub Menu to GAIN UP you need to adjust the focus manually However you cannot adjust the shutter speed and cannot select White Balance You cannot use Sports Mode Portrait Mode or Low Light Mode with Gain up Mode GAIN UP If EFFECT2 on the DIGITAL...

Page 88: ...ll pictures taken in the Continuous PhotoShot Mode or Digital Still Picture Mode PhotoShot index signals are not recorded ªPlayback Digital Effect Functions l 47 Revised signals of images to which digital effects are added during playback cannot be output from the DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal You cannot use the Wipe Function or Mix Function while playing back the non recorded port...

Page 89: ...tted files will be played back The following functions are not possible Zoom Microphone Function l 31 Digital Zoom l 31 Digital Effects Functions l 39 RapidFireTM Consecutive Still Shots l 53 When the BURST MODE is set to H the PROGRESSIVE is automatically set to OFF and when L the PROGRESSIVE is set to ON One more still picture may be recorded after you release the PHOTO SHOT Button When the BURS...

Page 90: ...ure with fast moving subject or zooming operation the image seem to stop momentarily or a mosaic like pattern may appear This is not a malfunction MPEG4 data or Voice data will not be output from DV Terminal MPEG4 data cannot perform Cue Review Playback Slow Motion Playback forward direction and reverse direction Still Advance Playback forward direction and reverse direction or Jog Playback During...

Page 91: ...e DV Terminal or Digital Still Picture Terminal When the TAPE CARD CARD MODE Selector is set to MPEG4 or VOICE Title In Function is not possible The size of the created pictures is 640k480 ªFormatting a Memory Card l 65 Even if files are locked the files will be deleted when the Memory Card is formatted It may not be possible to use a Card which was formatted using this Palmcorder on another unit ...

Page 92: ...When you use your Palmcorder on a beach or similar place do not let sand or fine dust get into the Palmcorder Sand or dust may damage the Palmcorder or Cassette Care should be taken when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Palmcorder If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the Palmcorder body may deform and the surface finish may pe...

Page 93: ...tact with tape are dirty mosaic like noise patterns may appear on the playback image or the screen as a whole becomes black If the heads are extremely dirty recording performance deteriorates and in the worst case the Palmcorder cannot record at all Causes of Digital Video Heads Becoming Dirty Large quantity of dust in the air High temperature and high humidity environment Damaged tape Long operat...

Page 94: ...the Battery terminals to come in contact with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins etc This can result in a short circuit or heat generation and if you touch the Battery in this condition you may be badly burned Store the Battery in a completely discharged state To store the Battery for a long period of time we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you completely use...

Page 95: ... to the Palmcorder the 4 corners of the image may become dark vignetting For details please refer to the operating instructions for your accessories Be sure to keep the Lens Hood attached to the Palmcorder so as to shut out unnecessary light Explanation of Terms ªDigital Video System In a digital video system images and sounds are converted into digital signals and recorded on a tape This complete...

Page 96: ...a that indicate time measured in hours minutes seconds and frames 30 frames per second If this data is included in a recording an address is assigned to each image on the tape The Time Code is automatically recorded as a part of the sub code at each recording When a new previously unrecorded Cassette is inserted the Time Code automatically starts from zero If a recorded Cassette is inserted the Ti...

Page 97: ...er writer function No copyright protection support USB 2 0 compliant max 12 Mbps Digital Interface DV Input Output Terminal IEEE1394 4 pin Dimensions 2 60 W k3 27 H k4 33 D inch 66 W k83 H k110 D mm Weight 0 97 lbs 440 g without Battery and DV cassette Operating Temperature 32 oF 104 oF 0 oC 40 oC Operating Humidity 10 80 Card Memory Functions Recording Media SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Image Co...

Page 98: ...0mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack 2040mAh Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack DV Interface Cable i LINK 4 pin to 4 pin IR Remote Control Figure PV DRC9 For USA PV DRC9 K For Canada RP SD064BPPA RP SD032BPPA RP SD016BPPA BN SDCAPE 1B For USA BN SDCAPU 1B For Canada BN SDABPE 1B For USA BN SDABPU 1B For Canada 64 MB SD Memory Card 32 MB SD Memory Card 16 MB SD Memory Card USB Reader Write...

Page 99: ...E 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Street Address City State Zip Phone Day Night 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Please photocopy this form when placing an order 3 Method of payment check one Check of Money Order enclosed NO C O D SHIPMENTS VISA MasterCard Make Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send ca...

Page 100: ... so and then reconnect the power supply to turn the power back on If the above operation is performed when the ACCESS Lamp of the Card Slot is lit the data on the Card may be damaged Battery runs down quickly Is the Battery fully charged Charge it with the AC Adaptor Are you using the Battery in an extremely cold place In cold places the operating time of the Battery becomes shorter Has the Batter...

Page 101: ... not on the playback function cannot be used Mosaic like noise patterns appear on images during Cue Review or Slow Motion Playback This phenomenon is characteristic of digital video systems It is not a malfunction Although the Palmcorder is correctly connected to a TV playback images cannot be seen Have you selected Video Input on the TV Please read the operating instructions of your TV and select...

Page 102: ... recorded picture on the Memory Card is not clear Do you have PICTURE QUALITY on the CARD SETUP Sub Menu set to NORMAL or ECONOMY If recording is made when it is set to NORMAL or ECONOMY a detailed image may show a mosaic pattern Set the PICTURE QUALITY to FINE l 53 Card PhotoShot playback pictures do not look normal There is a possibility that the images are damaged To prevent the loss of image d...

Page 103: ...quest for Service Notice Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice In the unlikely event this product needs service Please include your proof of purchase Failure to due so will delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Please write the displayed above Self Diagnostic number her...

Page 104: ... pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improp...

Page 105: ...00985 Phone 787 750 4300 Fax 787 768 2910 Web Site http www panasonic com You can purchase parts accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site Accessory Purchases 1 800 332 5368 Customer Orders Only For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 866 605 1277 Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South Kent WA 98032 Monday Friday 6 am 5 pm Saturday 6 am 10 30 am PST...

Page 106: ...AR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance plea...

Page 107: ...ure 79 Formatting 65 ªG Gain up Mode 39 ªI Image Stabilizer Function 32 Index Search 46 Iris 36 ªJ Jog Playback 44 ªL LCD Monitor 21 Limited Warranty Canada 106 Limited Warranty USA 104 Low Light Mode 35 ªM Macro Close up Function 31 Manual Focus 37 Memory Card 51 Memory Stop Function 96 Menu Screen 22 Microphone 31 88 Mirror Mode Digital Effect 39 47 Mix Mode 40 47 Mosaic Mode 39 47 Moving Pictur...

Page 108: ...potlight Mode 35 Still Advance Playback 44 Strobe Mode 39 47 Sub Code 96 Surf Snow Mode 35 Swing Mode 41 48 ªT Time Code 96 Title 61 62 Trailing Effect Mode 39 47 ªU USB Connection Kit 68 ªV Variable Speed Search 43 Video Head Clogging 93 Viewfinder 21 Voice Power Save 90 Voice Recording 54 ªW White Balance 37 38 96 Wind Noise Reduction 34 Wipe Mode 40 47 ªZ Zoom 31 Zoom Microphone 31 ...

Page 109: ... abrir el compartimento del cassette Inserte el cassette Cierre el soporte del cassette oprimiendo el botón PUSH CLOSE 3 Cierre la tapa del compartimento cassette ªGrabación 1 Ponga el interruptor OFF ON MODE en ON La lámpara CAMERA se enciende 2 Oprima el botón de inicio parada de grabación Comienza la grabación Una vez desplegado RECORD cambia a REC 1 ªReproducción 1 Gire el interruptor OFF ON M...

Page 110: ...narán un funcionamiento defectuoso de la videocámara ªPhotoshot en tarjeta 1 Ponga el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE en CARD 2 Ajuste el selector TAPE CARD CARD MODE a CARD MODE hasta que aparezca la indicación PICTURE 3 Oprima el botón PHOTO SHOT ªReproducción de la tarjeta 1 Ajuste la videocámara al modo de reproducción de tarjeta La lámpara CARD P B se enciende 2 Ajuste el selector TAPE CARD CARD...

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