Panasonic Digital Palmconder PV-DV51 User manual

Digital Palmconder Panasonic
Digital Video Camcorder
Operating Instructions
Models No. PV-DV51/
PV-DV101
Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions tlioroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para rapida consulta en espanol esta incluida.
For assistance, please call :1-800-211 -PANA(7262) or
send e-mail to :[email protected]
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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 mfonnation
source
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No
Model No
Serial No
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Your Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode
and Long (LP) mode
It IS recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in
VCR machines with the mark be used
AThis symbol warns the user that uninsulated
/m\ voltage within the unit may have sufficient
/\magnitude to cause electric shock
/T\Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind
/*\of contact with any inside part of this unit
ARISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOTOPEN A
CAUTION TO REDUCE TWE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
This symbol alerts the user that important
/\ literature concerning the operation and
/•\ maintenance of this unit has been included
/\Therefore, it should be read carefully in ortter
/»\to avoid any problems
The above markings are located on the appliance bottom cover.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following
two conditions (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
Note* This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15of the FCC
Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
hamnful interference when operated in aresidential environment
If this equipment does cause tnterference to radio or television reception, which
can be detennined by tummg the equipment off and on, use the equipment in
another location and/or utilize an electrical outlet different from that used by the
receiver
If necessary, consult the dealer or an expenenced radio/TV technician for help
You may find the booklet, 'Something About Interference' available from FCC
local regional offices helpful
FCC Warning To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded
interface cable when connecting digital video camera to computer in
accordance with instruction herein Also, any unauthonzed changes or
modifications to this equipment could void the user's authority to operate
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1Read Instructions —All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is
operated
2Retain Instructions —Ttie safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference
3Heed Warnings —All warnings on the unit and mthe
operating instmctions should be adhered to
4Follow Instructions —All operating and maintenance
instructions should be followed
5Cleaning —Unplug ttiis video unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners Use a dry clotti for cleaning
6Attachments —Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video product manufacturer as
they may be hazardous
7Water and Moisture —Do not use this video unit near
water —for example near abath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in awet basement, or
near aswimming pool, and the like
8Accessones —Do not place this video unit on an
unstable cart, stand, tnpod, bracket, or table The
video unit may fall, causing senous injury to achild or
adult, and serious damage to the unit Use only with
acart, stand, tnpod, bracket, or table recommended
by the manufacturer, or sold with the video unit Any
mounting of the unit should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a
mounting accessory
recommended by the
manufacturer An appliance and
cart combination should be moved
with care Quick slops, excessive
force and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn
9Ventilation —Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the video unit and to protect it from
overheating These openings must not be blocked or
covered Never place the video unit on abed sofa,
rug, or other similar surface, or near or over aradiator
or heat register This video unit should not be placed
in abuilt-in installation such as abookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to
10 Power Sources —This video unit should be operated
only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer
or local power company For video units intended to
be operated from battery power, or other sources
refer to the operating instructions
11 Grounding or Polanzation —This video unit maybe
equipped with either apolanzed 2-wiro AC
(Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one
blade wider than the other} or 3-wire grounding type
plug, aplug having athird (grounding) pm
The 2-wire polanzed plug wiil fit into the power outlet
only one way This is asafety feature If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try
reversing the plug Kthe plug still fails to fit, contact
your etectncian to replace your obsolete outlet Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polanzed plug
The 3wire grounding type plug will fil into a
grounding type power outlet This is asafety feature
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electncian to replace your obsolete
outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding type plug
12 Power-Cord Protection —Power supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords of
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the unit
13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding —If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the video
unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges Part 1of
the Canadian Electncal Code in USA Section 810
of the National Electncal Code, provides information
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode
ANTENNA
OtSCHAHOE UNT
(NEC SECTION Il1l>'2a)
OnOUNDCUUIPS
'POWER senvice owunding
ElECTnOOE SYSTEM
NEC NATIOIMLEl^CTWMlCOOi (NEC «T a» P*BT Ml
14Lightning —For added protection of this video unit
receiver dunng a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug It from the wail outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power line
surges
3

15. Power Lines —An oulside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fail 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 arisk of fire or
electric shock.
17. Objects and Liquids —Never push objects of any
kind into this video unit through openings as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that oouM result in afire or etectric shock.
Never spill lk]uid of any kind onto the video unit.
16. Senncing —Do not attempt to service this video unit
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified serAce personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Servk» —Unplug this vkJeo unit
from the wall outlet and refer senndng to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled into, or objects have
fallen onto, the video unit.
c. If the video unit has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video unit does not operate normally by
following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video unit to its normal operation.
e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the video unit exhibits adistinct change in
performance —this indicates aneed for sen/ice.
20, Replacement Parts —When replacement parts are
required, be sure the sen/ice technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock or otfier hazards.
21 .Safety Check— Upon completton of any senrice or
repairs to this video unit, ask the senrice technk»an to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
unit is in safe operating order.
USE &LOCATION
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do
not connect the power supply or operate your Palmcorder if it gets wet. Your Palmcorder has been designed for
outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or adirect
splashing from apool or even acup of coffee. This actnn could pennanentty damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this urtit. There are no user senriceatile parts inside. Unplug your
Palmcorder from the power supply before cleaning.
•DO NOT AIM YOUR PALMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS
•DO NOT LEAVE THE PALMCORDER WITH THE EVF AIMED DIRECTLY AT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
•DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR PALMCORDER TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as. in direct sunlight,
Inside adosed car, next to aheater, etc... This actk>n couM permanently damage the internal parts of your
Palmcorder.
•AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from acoU place to awarm
place, moisture may fomi on the tape and inskle the unit.
•DO NOT LEAVE YOUR PALMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.
•STORAGE OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Store and handle your Palmcorder in amanner that will not subject it to
unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains asanative 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 PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch tfie surface of the lens with your hand. Use acommerdal Palmcorder
lens solution and lens paper wfien cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.
•TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR PALMCORDER ... Before handling your Palmcorder, make sure your hands
and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.
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Getting Started
Things You Should Know 2
Important Safeguards 3
Precautions 4
Before Using 6
Quick Guide 9
Supplying Pdwer 11
Setting the Clocl< 13
Using the Palmcorder Menu '. 14
MENU OSD 15
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications 19
Basic Operation
Camera Recording 22
Remote Control (Optional) 26
Playback Your Recordings 27
Special Features
Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) 32
Digital Zoom 33
Digital PhotoShot 34
Index Search 34
White Balance 35
Strobe Multi Mode 35
Program AE 36
Other Digital Functions 37
Picuture in Picuture (PinP) 38
Recording Still Picture 38
Focus 39
AudioA/ideo Fade In/Out 39
High Speed Shutter 40
Backlight 40
Audio Dubbing using the Built-in Microphone 41
Memory-Stop Editing 42
Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette 43
Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) 44
PC Connection with DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) 45
PC Connection (PV-DV101 only) 46
PHOTOVU LINK (PV-DV101 only) 47
For Your Information
Palmcorder Accessory System 49
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form 50
Notes On Operations 51
Specifications 52
Before Requesting Service 53
Request for Service Notice 55
Index of Controls 56
Limited Warranty 60
Servicenter List 61
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Gufa Para Use R^pido 62
Index Back Cover

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1pc. AC Adaptor
(PV-DAC11)
with AC Cable and DC Cable
1pc. Battery Pack
(PV-DBP8A) 1pc. AA^ Cable (LSJA0280)
1pc. Lens Cap
(LSYF0478) 1pc. PC Connection
Cable for Windows
(LSJA0276)
<PV-DV101 only)
1pc. PHOTOVU LINK
Driver {LSFT0251)
(PV-DV101 only)
f[ar
1pc. Shoulder
Strap (LSFC0013)
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Intel® Pentium® is aregistered trademark.
1. LINK is atrademark.
PHOTOVU LINK is aregistered trademark.
IBM is aregistered trademark of IBM Company.
Use only those tapes having the """[y logo
indicating the 6.35 mm digital
standard.
Cassette type
Record Speed/
Playback time
BP LP
AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes
AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes
AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes
Cassettes have asliding record tab to
ensure recordings are not accidentally
erased.
1To prevent accidental erasure:
Slide the tab to the left (open).
record tab
To record again:
Slide the tab to the right (close).
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•!f the Palmcorder is connected to apower
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder
on.
ITAPE EJECT
Switch
3pushto
CLOSE mark
Cassette Compartment Cover
Before you begin
•Connect the Palmcorder to apower
source. (See pages 11,12.)
1Slide TAPE EJECT to open the
Cassette Compartment Cover.
Insert a cassette record tab up,
window side facing out.
OPress PUSH TO CLOSE mark to
close the Cassette Compartment
Cover.
•To remove the cassette...
Slide TAPE EJECT to open the Cassette
Compartment Cover and pull the cassette
tape straight out.
Hint to locate recording position when inserting cassette
•When you insert apartially recorded cassette, use the Edit Search Function (see page
24) to visually confirm the point at which you want to start anew recording. Especially
advisable when you want to add arecording to atape that is already full.
Note
•If hand strap is tight it may prevent Cassette Compartment Cover from fully opening
for tape insertion or ejection. Loosen hand strap if necessary.
•When inserting the cassette, make sure It faces In the right direction and then push in
completely.
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To brighten the natural colors In ascene.
Built-in Light Mount
Using the light will reduce battery
operating time.
Be sure to provide
adequate ventilation if using Light in a
hot environment for an extended period.
Be sure LIGHT is set to OFF when not in
use.
Do not attempt to lift or carry the
Palmcorder by holding the Enhancement
Light.
If light bulb needs to be replaced, take
Light to your nearest authorized
servicenter.
-Before you begin
•Connect the Palmcorder to apower
source. (See pages 11,12.)
•Set POWER to CAMERA.
1Slide Light into the Built-in Light
Mount.
Be sure it locks into place.
2uGHT Button
Press LIGHT to turn
ON or off:
LIGHT RELEASE Button
To remove the Light:
Press LIGHT RELEASE and slide the Light
out of the mount.
rCaution:
This light t>ecomes hot during operation.
Make sure nothing covers the Light
during operation.

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1
Snoulden
Undo the two strap ends from thetr
buckles
Remove the buckle from one end of
the strap ^
Thread the strap (with no buckle)
through the Light Holder so that it
faces outward Then, reinsert the
buckle
1Loosen the strap from the Buckle and
create aloop
Pull the strap firmly through the
Buckle to shorten or lengthen the
strap ^
t
Thread the strap ends through the
Strap Attachment Rings
Reinsert the strap ends through their
buckles
•Make sure the straps are not
twisted ^
Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to
the size of your hand as illustrated
Hand Strap
1Insert the Light into the Light Holder for
Storage
To remove the Light, press LIGHT
RELEASE and slide Light out of the
holder
2light release
Button
Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand
Strap
Remove the Hand Strap from the front
clasp and thread the Strap through the loop
tn the Lens Cap Cord
Reattach the Hand Strap
8
Light Holder
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Gassette
1Set POWER Switch to VCR or
CAMERA.
Slide TAPE EJECT
Switch to open the
Cassette Compartment
Cover.
Insert acassette record
tab up, window side facing
out.
•Make sure the record
tab is closed.
(See page 6.)
PUSH TO CLOSE
mark
Protection Film
Remove the
Protection Film
before use.
Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to close
the Cassette Compartment Cover.
9

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.
Adjust the Vision Adjustment
Control to your eyesight.
Viewfinder
Set POWER Switch
to CAMERA.
Press LCD-OPEN Button to unlock
the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open
and adjust the angle.
10]
When the LCD monitor is fully open, the
Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.
Press LCD-OPEN Button
to unlock the LCD monitor.
Swing it fully open and
adjust the angle.
c
Press REC/PAUSE Button to
start recording.
Press REC/PAUSE Button again
to pause recording.
Before you begin
Charge the Battery. (See page 11.)
1Set POWER Switch
to VCR.
Press STOP Button to
stop playback.
Press PLAY Button to
start playt>ack.
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CHARGE Ump
1Connect and plug in the Power Cord
as shown
•POWER Lamp will light
•Remove the DC Cable, if attached,
from the adaptor
IAttach the Battery as shown to
charge
•CHARGE Lamp lights up It goes out
when charging is complete (approx 1
hour) Expect approx 1hour 30
minutes of operation (EVF usage)
when fully charged
^Remove the Battery
Slide the Battery out and then lift up
About the Flashing of the CHARGE Lamp
•Charge the Battery within an ambient temperature range of 10°C and 30 °C
•If charging is done in extreme low or high temperatures, Battery charge time increases
CHARGE Lamp flashes when
•The Battery is being charged, but charging is taking longer than normal
•Charging is not possible Remove the Battery once, wait ashort time, then re-attach it
for charging
2Insert the Battery Pack and slide it
down until it locks with aclick
To remove the Battery Pack.
Slide the Battery upward while sliding the
BATTERY RELEASE Switch
11

Caution
•Charge only with specified charger
•Charge the Battery within an ambient
temperature range of 32" F(0* C) and
104" F(40° C)
•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
Safety precautions:
•Do not get the Battery near, or dispose of
in fire
•Do not directly connect (short circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
•Never attempt to disassemble or
reassemble the Battery
To avoid damage to the Battery:
•Do not drop or jar the Battery
•Use the Battery with specified models
only
•If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, asafety device will
automatically prevent operation
To insure longer battery life-
•While not muse, remove Battery from
the Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and
store in acool, dark, dry place If you
leave the Battery in the Palmcorder or on
the AC Adaptor, the Battery will no longer
be rechargeable
•Keep the Battery terminals clean
BATTERY RELEASE
Switch
1
DC IN Terminal
Slide the Battery upward while sliding
the BATTERY RELEASE Switch to
remove the Battery Pack
(See page 11
)
Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN
Terminal
Connect the other end of the DC
Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown
Plug in the AC Adaptor
•The POWER Lamp on the AC
Adaptor lights up
When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor
from the AC outlet (AC Adaptor
consumes 1Wof electric power when
plugged into an AC outlet even when not
in use
)
DC IN Terminal
DC Cable —
(Supplied) POWER
Lamp
12
DC Output Connector
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The date and time is calculated, including
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.
2, 3, 4jogkey
1MENU
Button
t— EXAMPLE:
:2001
^iniifflMnii ^^^^
MONTH
MONTH
JAN
:FEB
•To make corrections,
Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back
to an item and correct.
•Abuilt-in Battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to apower source for afew
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and "CLOCK BATTERY" indication
appears. (See page 21.)
Before you begin
•Connect the Palmcorder to apower
source. (See pages 11, 12.)
•Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.
1Press MENU to display the Camera or
VCR mode menu screen.
(See page 14.)
[CAMERA MENU ][VCR MENU ]
2:ADJUST
irntC MODE
«:SET- UP
5:0ISPLAY SETTING
SiLCO^EVF SETTINO
•select: ROTATE JOO Kev
•SET :PUSK JOa KEY
•EXIT :PUSH HEMU KEY
'jii,';.
:nEC MODE
tPLAY Mooe
:MULTI SETTING
SELECT 'ROTATE JOG KEY
•SET :PUSH JOG KEY
•EXIT :PUSH MEWU KEY J
Rotate JOGKEY to select]
tagUTjiJ>llS)l ,and then press JOG KEY
to display the DISPLAY SETTING
menu screen.
Rotate JOG KEY to select ^^^^
and then press JOG KEY to set
to ON. (See pages 16, 18.)
•The DATE/TIME SETTING menu
is displayed.
Rotate JOG KEY to select the YEAR,
then press JOG KEY to fix and move
to the next item. Likewise, set the
month, day, hour, and minute.
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MONTH :OCT
DAY :|8
HOUR :bPM
MINUTE: to
•select: PUSH JOQ KEY
•SET :ROTATE JOQ KEY
•EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY
When Date/Time setting is completed,
press MENU three times to start the
clock and exit.
13

The Palmcorder features two menu
displays one for CAMERA mode
(recording) and the other for VCR mode
(Playback) (See pages 15-18
)
•While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record on or play atape
•While recording, the Menu screen cannot
be displayed
•During playback, the Menu screen can
be displayed
Before you begin
mEm
1Press MENU to display the CAMERA
or VCR menu (according to the
POWER Switch setting)
IRotate JOG KEY to select amenu
Item
Connect the Palmcorder to apower
source (See pages 11, 12 )
Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR
Setting the MENU items
(EX. VCR Mode menu)
2, A, B, Cjogkey B>Press JOG KEY to set your selection
Rotate JOG KEY to highlight amenu
Item
MENU Button
MinnoH
(TROBC MO*AIC
«LII* TRtIL
9VRETCH
0EFFECT •Off SEPIA
MONO
SELECT nOIAff JOG KEY
SET ru*H M6 KEY
EXII rUCH MENU KEY,
0FUNCTIONaOFF MtflKOn
•TIIOtE «0(«IC
tLm TRAIL
SELECT M>T*TI MO KEY
Press JOG KEY to set your selection
•The mark indicates selection
Press MENU twice to exit the menu
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D. FUNCTION
CAMERA FUNCTION menu is
displayed To select one of the 10
digital functions (MIRROR, STROBE.
MOSAIC, SLIM. TRAIL, STRETCH,
GAIN-UP, WIPE, MIX, or PinP)
ADJUST
CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed
To select PROG AE, WBALANCE, or
HSS (High Speed Shutter)
REG MODE
CAMERA REC-MODE menu is
displayed To select REC-SPEED,
AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER,
SELF-REC, or WIND-CUT
SET-UP
CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed
To select REMOTE or BEEP
DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed
To select DISPLAY, CRESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET
LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVFSETTING menu is displayed
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS
PLAY FUNCTION
VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is
displayed To select DFUNCTION or
DEFFECT
REG MODE
VCR REC MODE menu is displayed
To select REC-SPEED
PLAY MODE
VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed
To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or
BSEARCH
MULTI SETTING
MULTI SETTING menu is displayed
To select SPEED
DISPLAY SETTING
DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed
To select DISPLAY, CRESET, DATE/
TIME, or CLOCK-SET
LGD/EVF SETTING
LCD/EVFSETTING menu is displayed
To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD
COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS
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CAMERA FUNCTION
aOFF MIRROR
STROBE MOSAIC
SLIM TflAIL
STRETCH
GAIN-UP
WIPE MIX
PInP
•SET PUSH JOO KEY
V'EXIT PUSH MENU KEY
CAMERA ADJUST
IJiMtWIJ •OFF
W8''
WBALANCE ^^
•AUTO
HS S SET •(AUTO)
•SELECT ROTATE JOG KEY
'SET PUSH JOQ KEY
•EXIT PUSH MENU KEY
©or CAMERA REC-MODE
<.teguiaa ASP LP
AUOIO-REC •12btt 16blt
INDEX •DAY 2H0UR
SHUTTER OFF •ON
SELF-REC NORMALSMIRROR
/WINO-CUT •OFF ON
SELECT ROTATE JOG KEY
SET PUSH JOG KEY
EXIT PUSH MENU KEY .
DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 37 )
To select one of the 10digital
functions Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected digital function
PROG AE (See page 36 )
To select one of the 5Program AE
modes Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE
mode
WBALANCE (See page 35
)
To select one of the 3 White Balance
modes
HSS(High Speed Shutter)
(See page 40
)
To select adesired shutter speed
REC-SPEEO (See page 6
)
SP Normal recording speed mode
LP Recording time is 15times as
long as in the SP mode For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape
AUDIO-REC (See page 41 )
12 bit The sound is recorded in the
12 biV32 kHz mode
16 bit The sound is recorded in the
16 bit/48 kHz high-quality
mode
INDEX (See page 30 )
DAY An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording
2HOUR An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after alapse of more than
2hours
SHUTTER (See page 34
)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
avisual shutter effect and click sound
SELF-REC (See page 23 )
NORMAL Dunng self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
IS the same as it will be
recorded
MIRROR Dunng self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
IS horizontally reversed
01 WIND-CUT (See page 22)
To reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone However,
this slightly deteriorates the sound
reproduction in the bass range
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CAMERA SET-UP
OFF
•vcni
-BEEP aOFF VCR2
ON
•SELECT ROTATE JOG KEY
•SET PUSH JOG KEY
•EXIT PUSH MENU KEY J
DISPLAY SETTING
OFF AUNEAR
/T7>. MEMORY TCODE
CRESET •OFF ON
^-DATSmME OFF
^^J^^^ •DfT DATE
l\}iSr ^CLOCK-SET •OFF ON
X-SELECT ROTATE JOG KEY
'SET PUSH JOG KEY
^-EXIT PUSH MENU KEY^
LCD/EVF SETTING
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LOW IIII
LCD COLOR
LOW IIII
EVP BRIGHTNESS
LOW IIII
—HIGH
—HIGH
—HIGH
•SELECT PUSH JOG KEY
•SET ROTATE JOG KEY
•EXIT PUSH MENU KEY
REMOTE (See page 26 )
VCR1 To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1
VCR2 To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2
OFF To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control
BEEP
Set to ON to fiear beep when starting
and stopping camera recording or
when unusual conditions occur To
cancel the beep, set to OFF
Palmcorder will beep
•Once when you start recording
•Twice when you stop recording
"Repeatedly when warning of
unusual conditions
(See page 21 )
^DISPLAY (See page 19 )
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on
the LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder
^U^C RESET (See page 19
)
NQr Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero
DATE/TIME (See page 20
)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen
CLOCK-SET (See page 13)
When set to ON, the date and time
can be set on the screen
/^LCD/EVF SETTING (See page 23 )
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, LCD
color level, and EVF bnghtness
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VCR PLAY FUNCTION
D. FUNCTION •OFF MIRROR
STROBE MOSAIC
SLIM TRAIL
STRETCH
-D. EFFECT •OFF SEPIA
MONO
•select: ROTATE JOG KEY
•SET :PUSH JOG KEY
•EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY j
VCR REC MODE
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SET
V^-EXIT iPUSH JOO KEY
iPUSH MENU KEY^
VCR PLAY MODE
AUDIO
-REMOTE
•PHOTO
•ST1
MIX
•OFF
VCR1
•OFF
SCENE
ST2
VCR2
ON
B. SEARCH
•select: ROTATE JOG KEY
•SET :PUSH JOG KEY
•EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY
DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 37.)
select one of the 6digital functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
D. EFFECT (See page 37.)
To select one of the 2digital picture
effects for playback. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously selected digital
effect.
REG-SPEED (See page 6.)
SP: Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1,5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 120 minutes of
recording is possible on an
80 minute tape.
INDEX (See page 30.)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
PHOTO: To search for PhotoShot
pictures.
SCENE: To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
AUDIO (See page 42.)
To select the desired audio playback
mode after perfonnlng 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.
MIX: The original sound and the
dubbed sound are played back
together.
REMOTE (See page 26.)
VCR1: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR1.
VCR2: To receive signals from the
Remote Control, set to VCR2.
OFF: To prevent reception of signals
from the Remote Control.
B.SEARCH (Blank Search)
(See page 25.)
Select ON to go directly to ablank
portion of the tape.
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-SPEED FAST
•NORM
SLOW
SET :PUSH JOG KEY
VEXIT ;PUSH UEHU KEYJ
DISPLAY SETTING
lilMdWM OFF •LINEAR
MEMORY T.CODE
-C. RESET •OFF ON
ATEmME OFF
•on DATE
CLOCK-SET •OFF ON
select: ROTATE JOG KEY
•SET :PUSH JOG KEY
'EXI T -.PUSH MENU KEY J
mMMMMnm
LCD BRIGHTNESS
LOW IIIIHIGH
LCD COLOR
LOW IMIHIGH
EVP BRIGHTNESS
LOW II I IHIGH
select: PUSH JOG KEY
SET :ROTATE JOG KEY
•EXIT :PUSH MENU KEY
^SPEED (See page 35.)
Mn Strobe Mutti mode, used to select
the interval at which asuccession of
still screens are captured from the
playback picture.
FAST :Every 0.3 seconds
NORM :Every 0.6 seconds
SLOW :Every 1.0 seconds
IDISPLAY (See page 19.)
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on the
LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
^C.RESET (See page 19.)
Setting to ON resets the counter to
zero.
DATEH'IME (See page 20.)
The date and time can be set and
displayed on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (See page 13.)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.
LCD/EVF SETTING (See page 23.)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness, LCD
color level, and EVP brightness.
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Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD
Monitor. Only DATE/TIME indications will be recorded onto the tape.
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•It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
/^Digital Zoom and other Digital
Functions (See page 33.)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated,
IPlayback Effect (See page 37.)
This display appears when SEPIA or
MONO is selected in VCR menu.
^^Tape Speed Indication (See page 15.)
Indicates the tape speed (SPorLP).
Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code
The indication switches as shown
below when the desired "DISPUVY"
mode Is selected from the menu.
(See pages 16. 18.)
•When OFF is selected, all displays
are turned off.
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Time Code
IMemory Counter M0:00:00
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
previously set to M0:00.00 during audio
dub, fast forward, or rewind.
Time Code OhOOmOOsOOf
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames =1second).
•This display can not be reset.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
•Display must be set to ON for MF, AE,
W.BALANCE or BACK LIGHT indications
to be displayed on the EVF or LCD Panel
when selected.
•C.RESET does not work when DISPLAY
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Volume Display (See page 27 )
^^The volume bar appears when the
volume of the built-in speaker is being
adjusted
(^Date and Time Indication
^*^{See pages 16, 18 )
As shown below, the date and time
indication changes each time DATE/TIME
IS selected from the Palmcorder's MENU
(see pages 16, 18} or DATETTIME is
pressed on the remote (optional)
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OFF DATE
WIND-CUT indication
(See page 15
)
WARNING indication
(See page 21 )
The warning displays appear in the
EVF and the LCD monitor
Tape Mode Indications
REG Recording
PHOTO PhotoShot recording
PAUSE Paused dunng recording
PLAY Playback
R>Repeat Playback
CHK Recording Check
FF Fast fonward
REW Rewind
00 FF Search
<KI REW Search
BLANK Blank Search
SEARCH Index Search
1Digital EIS Indications
'(See page 32
)
®Zoom Magnification Level
(See page 33
)
/J^ Manual Focus Indication
Sllf (See page 39)
IWhite Balance Indication
(See page 35
)
/(^PROGRAM-AE Indication
Mir (See page 36)
/g^ Backlight Indication
Viir(See page 40)
Shutter Mode indication
^(Seepage 40)
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send e-mail to :[email protected]