Panasonic Palmcorder PalmSight PV-DV910 User manual

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Operating Instructions
DIGITAL 6
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Beforeattemptingtoconnect,operateoradjustthisproduct,pleasereadtheseinstructionsthoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para r_pida consulta en espa6ol est_ incluida. VQTWO734C

Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the markel
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.
rDate of Purchase
Dealer Purchased From
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
1 pc. AC Adaptor
(PV-DAC9)
with AC Cable, DC Cable
and Jack Box
1 pc. Battery Pack
(PV-DBP8) 1 pc. A/V Cable (VJAW0043
1 pc. IR Remote Control 1 pc. Color 1 pc. 30 Min. Mini DV Tape
(VSQW0044) Enhancement Light (AY-DVM30EA)
with Battery (CR2025) (VYKW3110)
with Light Holder
•,7-. j__;.
j, /' J
Remote Control has "":-° • "-
been loaded with battery.
See page 31. 1 pc. Lens Cap
(VYFW0008) 1 pc. Shoulder Strap (VYCW0214)
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Your _'nl_"r Palrocorderisdesignedto recordand play backin StandardPlay (SP) mode only.
ThisPalmcorderis equippedwiththe HQ System toprovideexcellentvideopictures.It is
recommended thatonlycassettetapesthat havebeen testedand inspectedfor usein VCR
machineswiththeu_o,|_,,rmark be used.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
Thissymbol warns the,
voltage withinthe unit may have sufficient
magnitudeto cause electricshock.
Therefore, it is dangeroustomake any kind
of contactwith any insidepart ofthisunit.
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 order
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 15 and part 18 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when operated in a residential environment.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning 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 experienced radio/lV 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 shielded interface
cable with ferrite cores provided with Adaptec products, use only the
shielded interface cable with Radius products when connecting digital
video camera and computer.
Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would
void the user's authority to operate.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 3

1. Read Instructions-- All the safety and operating
instructionsshouldbe read beforethe unitis
operated.
2. Retain Instructions-- The safety and operating
instructionsshouldbe retainedfor futurereference.
3. Heed Warnings-- All warnings on theunit and in the
operatinginstructionsshould be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-- All operating and maintenance
instructionsshouldbe followed.
5. Cleaning-- Unplugthis video unit fromthe wall outlet
beforecleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol
cleaners, Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments-- Do not use attachmentsnot
recommendedby the video productmanufacturer as
they may be hazardous.
7. Water and Moisture-- Donot use thisvideo unit near
water-- for example near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink,or laundry tub,in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool,andthe like.
8, Accessories-- Do not place thisvideo uniton an
unstable cad, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
video unit may fall, causing seriousinjury to achild or
adult,and seriousdamage to the unit. Use onlywith
a cart,stand, tripod,bracket, or tablerecommended
by the manufacturer,or soldwith the video unit. Any
mounting ofthe unitshould followthe manufacturer's
instructionsand should use a
mounting accessoryrecommended
by the manufacturer, An appliance
and cart combinationshould be
moved with care. Quickstops,
excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combinationto overturn,
9. Ventilation-- Slots and openings inthe cabinetare
providedfor ventilationand to ensurereliable
operation of the video unit and to protectitfrom
overheating,These openingsmust not be blockedor
covered.Never placethe video unit on abed,sofa,
rug, orother similar surface, or nearor over a radiator
or heatregister.This videounit should not be placed
in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack
unlessproper ventilation is providedor the
manufacturer'sinstructionshavebeenadheredto.
10.PowerSources-- This video unit shouldbe operated
onlyfrom the type of power source indicatedonthe
markinglabel. Ifyou are not sureof the type of power
supply toyour home, consult your appliancedealer or
localpower company.For video units intendedto be
operatedfrom battery power, or other sources, refer
tothe operatinginstructions
11.Groundingor Polarization-- This video unit may be
equippedwith either apolarized 2-wire AC
(AlternatingCurrent) lineplug (a plug havingone
bladewider than theother) or 3-wiregroundingtype
plug,a plug havinga third(grounding)pin.
The 2-wirepolarized plug will fit intothe poweroutlet
onlyone way.This isa safety feature. Ifyou are
unable to insertthe plug fully intothe outtet,try
reversingthe p_ug.Ifthe plug stillfails tofit, contact
yourelectrician to replace your obsolete outlet.Do
not defeat the safetypurpose of thepolarizedplug.
The 3-wiregrounding typeplug will fit intoa
groundingtype power outlet.This is asafety feature.
Ifyou are unable toinsert the plug intothe outlet,
contact yourelectricianto replaceyour obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safetypurposeof the
groundingtype plug.
12, Power-CordProtection-- Power-supplycords
shouldbe routedso thatthey arenot likelyto be
walked on or pinched by items placeduponor
against them, payingparticularattentionto cordsof
plugs, convenience receptacles,andthe point where
they exit fromthe unit.
13.Outdoor AntennaGrounding -- If anoutside
antennaor cable system is connectedtothe video
unit, be sure the antennaor cable system is
groundedso as to provide some protectionagainst
voltage surgesand built-up staticcharges.Part 1 of
the Canadian ElectricalCode, in USA Section810 of
the NationalElectrical Code,providesinformation
with respect to proper grounding ofthe mastand
supportingstructure, groundingofthe lead-inwireto
an antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding
conductors,locationof antennadischargeunit,
connectionto grounding electrodes, and
requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
14. Lightning -- For added protection of this video unit
receiver during a lightning storm, or when il is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the video unit due to lightning and power-line
surges
4For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

15. PowerLines-- An outsideantenna system should
not be locatedin the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electric light or power circuits,or where it can
fall into such power linesor circuits.When installing
an outside antennasystem,extreme care shouldbe
taken to keep fromtouching such powerlines or
circuits as contact with them mightbe fatal.
16,Overloading -- Do not overload wall outletsand
exlension cords asthis can resultin a riskof fire or
electdc shock.
17.Objects andLiquids -- Never push objects ofany
kind intothis video unit throughopenings asthey
may touchdangerous voltagepoints or short out
paris that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Neverspillliquid ofany kind ontothe video unit.
18. Servicing-- Do not attemptto service thisvideo unit
yourself as opening or removingcovers may expose
you todangerous voltageor other hazards. Refer all
servicingto qualifiedservice personnel.
19.Damage Requiring Service-- Unplug this video unit
from the wall outletand refer servicingto qualified
service personnelunderthe followingconditions:
a. When the power-supplycord or plugis damaged.
b, If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have
fallen into the video unit.
c. Ifthe video unithas beenexposed to rain or water.
d, It the video unitdoes not operatenormallyby
lolJowingthe operating instructions.Adjust only
thosecontrolsthat are covered bythe operating
instructions,as an improperadjustment ofother
controlsmay result in damageand will often
requireextensivework by a qualifiedtechnician to
restorethe video unit toits normaloperation.
e. If the video unit has beendropped or the cabinet
has beendamaged.
f. When the video unit exhibitsadistinct change in
performance-- this indicatesaneed for service.
20. ReplacementParts-- Whenreplacementparts are
required,be surethe servicetechnician has used
replacementparts specifiedby the manufactureror
have the same characteristicsasthe original part.
Unaulhorizedsubstitutionsmay result in fire, electric
shock or other hazards
21. SafetyCheck-- Uponcompletionof any serviceor
repairsto this video unit, askthe service technicianto
performsafely checksto determine thatthe video
unit is in safe operatingorder.
USE & LOCATION
•TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD... Your Camcorder and powersupply should not beexposed torain or moisture. Do
notconnectthepowersupplyor operateyourCamcorderif itgetswet.YourCamcorderhasbeendesignedfor
outdooruse,howeverit isnotdesignedtosustain directexposuretowater,rain,sleet,snow,sand,dust, or a direct
splashingfrom a pooloreven a cupofcoffee.Thisaction couldpermanentlydamagethe internalpartsof your
Camcorder.Do not attemptto disassemblethisunit.Thereare nouserserviceable partsinside.Unplugyour
Camcorderfrom the powersupplybeforecleaning.
•DO NOT AIM YOURCAMCORDER ATTHE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHTOBJECTS
•DO NOT LEAVETHE PALMCORDERWITH THE EVFAIMED DIRECTLYAT THE SUN AS THIS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGETO THE INTERNAL PARTS OF THE EVF
• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR CAMCORDERTO EXTENDEDHIGHTEMPERATURE.. Suchas, indirectsunlight,
insideaclosedcar, nexttoa heater,etc.., Thisactioncould permanentlydamagetheinternalpartsof your
Camoorder.
•AVOID SUDDENCHANGES INTEMPERATURE .., Ifthe unitissuddenly movedfrom acoldplacetoa warm
place,moisturemay form onthe tape and insidetheunit.
•DO NOT LEAVEYOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLYTURNEDON WHEN NOTIN USE.
•STORAGEOF YOUR CAMCORDER ,.. Storeand handleyourCamcorderina manner thatwillnotsubject itto
unnecessarymovement (avoid shakingand striking). Your Camcordercontainsa sensitive pick-updevice which
couldbedamagedby improperhandlingorstorage.
CARE
•TO CLEANYOUR CAMCORDER... Do notusestrongorabrasivedetergentswhencleaningyour Camcerder
body.
• TO PROTECTTHE LENS _. Do not touchthesurface ofthelenswithyour hand. Usea commercialcamcorderlens
solutionand lenspaperwhencleaningthelens. Impropercleaningcanscratchthe lenscoating.
•TO PROTECTTHE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER... Beforehandling yourCamcorder,makesureyourhands
and face are freefromanychemicalproducts, suchassuntanlotion,as it maydamagethefinish,
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 5

Things You Should Know .................................................................................................... 2
Important Safeguards .......................................................................................................... 4
Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 5
Self Demo Mode .................................................................................................................. 7
Quick Guide ......................................................................................................................... 8
Supplying Power ................................................................................................................ 10
Cassette Information ......................................................................................................... 13
Setting the Clock ............................................................................................................... 15
Using the Palmcorder Menu ............................................................................................. 16
MENU OSD ....................................................................................................................... 17
Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications ................................................................ 20
Color Enhancement Light ................................................................................................. 24
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................................................................ 25
Camera Recording ............................................................................................................ 27
Remote Control ................................................................................................................. 30
Playback Your Recordings ................................................................................................ 32
Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.) .................................................. 38
Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 39
Recording Still Pictures ..................................................................................................... 39
Digital Photo Shot ..,.......................................................................................................... 40
White Balance ................................................................................................................... 41
Program AE ....................................................................................................................... 42
Digital Functions ................................................................................................................ 43
Focus ................................................................................................................................. 44
AudioNideo Fade In/Out ................................................................................................... 45
Backlight ............................................................................................................................ 45
High Speed Shutter ........................................................................................................... 46
Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone ............................................... 47
Memory-Stop Editing ......................................................................................................... 48
Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette ...._......................................................... 49
Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing) ....................................................................... 50
PC Connection .................................................................................................................. 51
Using the Digital Photo Printer ......................................................................................... 52
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Palmcorder Accessory System ......................................................................................... 53
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form .................................................................................. 54
Notes Regarding Operations ............................................................................................ 55
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 56
Before Requesting Service ............................................................................................... 57
Request for Service Notice ............................................................................................... 59
Index of Controls ............................................................................................................... 60
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 67
Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guia Para Uso Rapido ........................................................... 69
Index .................................................................................................................................. 71
6For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Self Demo mode is on when screen at
right appears. Do the steps below to
turn off. EVF Screen
Panasonic
Set the POWER Switch to Camera.
2
3
Press the LCD-OPEN Button to
unlock the LCD monitor and swing it
open.
Hold down the STOP Button for more
than 5 seconds.
LCD-OPEN
Button
Note:
• Self Demo mode is cancelled if a
cassette with rec tab closed is inserted
(see pages 13, 14).
• Self Demo mode stops for 3 minutes if a
function key is pressed.
REW STOP FF
Button Button Button To turn Self Demo mode on, do the
following:
• Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA.
Hold down FF and REW Button together
for more than 5 seconds. Then, the Self
Demo screen will appear on the screen.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 7

ii .....
TAPE EJECT Cassette
Switch Compartment Cover
\
PUSH mark
Before you begin...
•Charge the Battery (see page 10).
Slide the Viewfinder backward to its
fully expanded position and then tilt it
upward.
Insert the Battery and slide it down un
it locks with a click.
Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to ope
the Cassette Compartment Cover.
•The Cassette Holder slides out.
4Insert a cassette with its window sid
facing up.
• Make sure the record tab is closed.
(see page 14),
Press on the PUSH mark to close thq
upper Cassette Compartment Cover
•The Cassette Holder with the cassett,
slides back inside,
Close the Cassette Compartment
Cover.
Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA.
j,_- _, Slide the Viewfinder to its fully
_-_extended position.
Adjust the Vision Adjustment Contrc
to your eyesight.
POWER Switch
Vision Adjustment Control (Continued on next page
8 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

0 Press RECORD/PAUSE Button to
sta_ recording.
Press RECORD/PAUSE Button
again topause recording.
RECORD/
PAUSE Button
Set the POWER Switch to VCR.
POWER Switch
2Press the LCD-OPEN Button to
unlock the LCD monitor and swing it
open,
LCD-OPEN
Button Press REW to rewind the tape,
Press PLAY to stad playback.
_J
REW STOP PLAY
Button Button Button
Press STOP to stop playback.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 9

POWER
Lamp _,
1
2
Connect and plug in the Cable as
shown.
• POWER Lamp will light.
•Disconnect DC Cable if it is
connected to AC Adaptor,
50 80 100%
Attach the battery as shown to
charge.
• Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will
flash and then turn solid green to
indicate current charge level. When all
3 lamps are constantly on, the battery
is fully charged. (approx. 1 hour)
Expect approx. 1 hour 15 minutes of
operation when fully charged
(EVF usage).
Remove the Battery.
Slide the Battery out and then lift up.
• The three Charge Lamps "50%", "80%" and "100%" flash and then remain lit one after
another to indicate how much the Battery has been charged. When all three lamps are
lit, charging is finished.
• The Charge Lamps give a good approximate indication of the charging condition under
normar ambient temperature. However, when charging at high or low temperature, the
charge lamps may differ considerably from the actual charging condition.
• When you charge two batteries, charging starts from Battery 1. At this time, the Charg-
ing Lamps for Battery 2 show the remaining charge of Battery 2. (If the remaining charge
is less than 50%, no Charge Lamp is lit.)
Battery Charging Confirmation Marker
Use this marker as a reminder to yourself
when the battery is fully charged or in need
of a charge. This marker performs no
function and is for your reference only.
• The Battery is no longer serviceable ifthe
operation time is very short, even after a
sufficient charge.
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1
2
Slide the Viewfinder backward to its
fully extended position and then tilt it
upward.
Insert the Battery and slide it down
until it locks with a click.
BATIERY RELEASE Button
To remove the Battery:
Slide the Battery upward whilesliding the
BATTERY RELEASE Button.
Caution:
•Charge onlywithspecifiedcharger,
•The Batterycanbe chargedwithina tempera-
turerangeof32° F (0°C) and 104° F (40° C).
•The Batterymay be warmafterchargingor just
afteruse, This isnormal,
•Do not usean insufficientlychargedor worn
out Battery.
•In extremecoldsurroundings,Batterycharging
timewillincrease.
Safety precautions:
• Do not get the Battery near,or dispose of in
fire.
•Do not directly connect (shod circuit) the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
• Never attempt to disassemble or reassemble
the Battery.
To avoid damage to the Battery:
•Do not dropor jar theBattery.
•Use the Battery withspecified models only.
• If the Battery is used in extremely high
temperatures, a safety device will automatically
prevent operation.
To insure longer battery life:
•While not in use, remove Battery from the
Palmcorder and AC Adaptor and store in a
cool, dark, dry place. Ifyou leave the Battery
in the Palmcorderor on AC Adaptor,the
Batterywillno longerbe rechargeable.
•Keep the Battery terminalsclean.
For assistance,call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 11

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0
Slide the Viewfinder backward to its
fully extended position and then tilt it
upward.
Insert the Jack Box and slide it down
until it locks with aclick.
Insert the DC Cable into the Jack
Box.
Connect the other end of the DC
Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.
Plug in the AC Adaptor.
• The POWER Lamp lights up.
o
plugged into an AC outlet even when not
in use.)
12 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.
TAPE EJECT
Switch Cassette
Compadment Cover
L
Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to
open the Cassette Compartment.
•The Cassette Holder slides out.
2
3Insert a cassette (supplied) with its
window side facing up.
Press on the PUSH mark to close the
upper Cassette Compartment Cover.
•The Cassette Holder with the
cassette slides back inside.
Close the lower Cassette
Compartment Cover.
PUSH mark
•If the Palmcorder is connected to a power
source, the cassette can be inserted and
ejected without turning the Palmcorder on.
Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to
open the Cassette Compartment.
•The Cassette Holder slides out.
Pull the cassette straight out.
Hint for inserting the cassette
• When you insert a cassette that is
partially recorded, use the Edit Search
Function to search for the position from
which you want to record again. Especially
when you want to record again on a
cassette that is already fully recorded, be
sure to first locate the position where you
want to add the new recording, before
starting to record.
Notes
• If hand strap is tight it may prevent
Cassette Holder from fully opening for
tape insert or eject. Loosen hand strap
if necessary.
• After the Cassette Holder has been
retracted completely, close the lower
Cassette Compartment Cover.
• When inserting the cassette, make sure
it faces in the right direction and then
push in completely.
If the Cassette Holder does not retract
completely, take the following measures:
•Press PUSH mark to securely close the
upper Cassette Compartment Cover
•Turn the Palmcorder on again with the
POWER Switch.
If the Cassette Holder does not slide out,
take the following measures:
• Close the Cassette Compartment Cover
completely and then open it again,
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 13

Use only those tapes having the _'i"[_"rlogo indicating the 6.35mm digital standard.
Cassette type Record Speed/Playback time
SP LP
AY-DVM30EA 30 minutes 45 minutes
AY-DVM60EA 60 minutes 90 minutes
AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes
Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased.
To prevent accidental erasure
Slide the tab to the left (open).
To record again
Slide the tab to the right (close).
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The date and time is calculated, including
leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.
MENU Button
SELECT SET
WHEEL
--EXAMPLE:
:1998
• _ Rotate
: 1999
:JAN
Before you begin,..
• connectthe Palmcordertoa powersource,
•Setthe POWERswitchto CAMERA.
1
2
3
4
Press MENU to display the Camera
Mode menu screen (see page 17),
Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to
select CLOCK-SET.
Press SELECT SET WHEEL down to
select CLOCK-SET ON. The DATE/
TIME SEI-IING menu appears.
Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to
select the desired numbers, then,
press SELECT SET WHEEL down to
fix that portion and move to the next.
Adjust the shaded items for the Year,
month, day, hour, and minute.
_NTH :199g
:JAN
DAY :29
HOUR :12AM
MINUTE :34
£P_rd;
When time setting is completed, press
the MENU Button to start the clock.
Note:
• If you should pass the current year,
continue pressing down on the SELECT
SET WHEEL until the year appears again.
• A built-in battery maintains clock
operation. If the Palmcorder is not
connected to a power source for a few
months, the built-in battery may discharge
and "CLOCK BAI-IERY" indication
appears (see page 23).
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 15

The Palmcorder features two menu
displays: one for camera mode (recording)
and the other for VCR mode (Playback).
Displaying the MENU
Before you begin...
•Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.
• Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA.
,While the Menu screen is displayed, you
cannot record or play the tape.
• While recording, the Menu screen will not
be displayed.
•While in playback, the Menu screen can
be displayed.
1 Press the MENU Button to display the
CAMERA menu.
2 Set the POWER Switch to VCR to
change to the VCR menu if desired.
Setting the MENU Items
Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to
select a menu item.
MENU Button
SELECT SET
WHEEL 3
• The character of your selection will be
inversely displayed.
Press down on the SELECT SET
WHEEL to set your selection.
•The "e" mark will indicate your
selection.
Press MENU Button to exit from the
display.
Note:
• Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to
display additional lines.
• If you select ALL at COLLAPSE, then
return to main menu.
I- •
( COLLAPSE JALL)
II FUNCTION ,_•'_ I
(2 CAMERA AOJU$T o,0,_)
(3 REC MOOE 4_•'_)
H OtSPLA¥ SETT;NG 4,•_}
(S LCDtEVF SETTING ,I,•_)
• If you select desired item from the main
menu, detail items will show up on the
screen.
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(1 FUNCTION •,1, 't' )
a. D. FUNCTION •OFF EIS/D.ZOOM a.
EIS D.ZOOM
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STROBE GAINUP
TRAIL b.
b. D. ZOOM D.ZOOM1 D.ZOOM2
c. D. EFFECT •OFF NEGA SEPIA
MONO SOLARI
(2 CAMERA ADJUST •_ •)
d. PROG. AE •OFF _
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e.W.BALANCE
•AUTO
f. SHUTTER SET •(AUTO)
(3 RECMODE •¢ _I')
g. REC-SPEED ISP LP
h. AUDIO-REC e12 bit 16 bit
i. SHUTTER •OFF ON
j. WIND-CUT •OFF ON
k. REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2
I. INDEX •DAY 2HOUR
m. TALLY-LED OFF • ON
n. BEEP OFF •ON
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(4 DISPLAY SETTING • _1, d")
O. DISPLAY OFF •LINEAR
MEMORY T.CODE
p.C.RESET OOFF ON
q° DATE/TIME OFFOD_ DATE
r. CLOCK-SET OOFF ON
(5 LCD/EVF SETTING • _, '1' )
s. SELF-REC ONORMAL MIRROR
t. LCD/EVFSETIOFF ON
( COLLAPSE ALL )
DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 38, 43)
To select one of the 8 digital functions.
Setting to OFF cancels the previously
selected digital function.
D. ZOOM (page 39)
To select the desired zoom range,
D.ZOOMI: Digital zoom from 18x to
36x.
D,ZOOM2: Digital zoom from 18x to
300x.
c. D.EFFECT (page 43)
To select one of the 4 digital picture
effects for recording. Setting to OFF
cancels the previously select digital
effect,
d. PROG. AE (page 42)
To select one of the 5 Program AE
modes. Setting to OFF cancels the
previously selected Program AE mode.
e. W.BALANCE (page 41)
To select one of the 3 White Balance
modes.
f. SHUTTER (page 46)
To select a desired shutter speed.
g. REC-SPEED (page 14)
SP: Normal recording speed mode.
LP: Recording time is 1.5 times as
long as in the SP mode. For
example, 90 minutes recording is
possible on a 60-minutes tape.
h. AUDIG-REC (page 47)
12 bit" The sound is recorded in the 12
bit/32 kHz mode.
16 bit: The sound is recorded in the 16
bit/48 kHz high-quality mode.
i. SHU'R'ER (page 40)
When set to ON, still pictures taken in
the PhotoShot mode are recorded with
a visual shutter effect and click sound.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 17

i. WIND-CUT (page 27)
To reduce sound distortion caused by
wind hitting the microphone. However,
this slightly deteriorates the sound
reproduction in the bass range.
k. REMOTE (page 31)
VCRI: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.
I. INDEX (page 35)
DAY: An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after the date has changed
since the last recording.
2 HOUR: An index signal is recorded
when recording is restarted
after a lapse of more than 2
hours.
m. TALLY-LED (page 27)
Tally LED lights during recording when
set to ON.
n. BEEP
Set to ON to 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 22, 23).
o. DISPLAY (page 20)
To select the desired type of display
and counter indication displayed on the
LCD Monitor or in the viewfinder.
p. C.RESET (page 20)
Setting to ON, resets the counter to
zero.
q° DATE/TIME (page 21)
To display the date and time can be set
on the screen.
CLOCK-SET (page 15)
When set to ON, the date and time can
be set on the screen.
s. SELF-REC (page 28)
NORMAL: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
is the same as it will be
recorded.
MIRROR: During self-recording, the
picture on the LCD Monitor
is horizontally reversed.
t. LCD/EVF SET (page 28)
Setting to ON displays the menu for
adjusting the LCD brightness and color
level and the viewfinder brightness.
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(1 VCR SETTING • _1, _ )
u.B.SEARCH eOFF ON
v. INDEX OPHOTO SCENE
w. AUDIO OST1 ST2 MIX
REMOTE OFF OVCR1 VCR2
REC-SPEED ¢SP LP
(2 DISPLAY SETTING •_ 1" )
DISPLAY OFF OLINEAR
MEMORY T.CODE
C.RESET OOFF ON
DATE/TIME OFF oDrr DATE
CLOCK-SET OOFF ON
...... ......... .
(3 LCD/EVF SETTING • ¢ _ )
LCD/EVF SETOOFF ON
( COLLAPSE ALL )
u. B.SEARCH (Book Mark Search)
(page 30)
Select ON to go directly to a blank
portion of the tape.
v. INDEX (page 35)
To select the desired Index Search
function.
PHOTO: To search for Photoshot
pictures.
SCENE: To search for scenes marked
with Index signal.
w. AUDIO (pages 47, 48)
To select the desired audio playback
mode after performing audio dubbing in
the 12 bit mode.
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.
For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 19

Here are some of the basic indications which appear in the Palmcorder EVF and LCD
Monitor. These indications except the Date and Time will not be recorded on the tape.
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• When you are using the AC Adaptor, the
Battery Remaining indication may not
show FULL. This is normal.
b. Tape Remaining
(AY-DVM30EA) (AY-DVM60EA)
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•It will take several seconds for the tape
remaining indicator to operate after the
tape starts moving.
c. Digital Zoom (see page 39)
This display appears when the digital
zoom function has been activated.
d. Tape Speed Indication (see page 17)
Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP).
e. Display On/Off and Counter/Time Code
The indication switches as shown below
when the desired "DISPLAY" mode is
selected from the menu (see page 18)
or the COUNTER/TC Button on the
remote is pressed.
• Even if display off is selected, the Tape
Mode and Date and Time indication
can be displayed.
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Memory Counter M 0:00.00
The Palmcorder will stop whenever it
reaches the point where the counter was
previously set to M 0:00.00 during audio
dub, fast forward or rewind.
Time Code OhO0m0OsO0f
The Palmcorder calculates and displays
exactly where you are on any tape in terms
of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames
(30 frames = 1 second).
• This display can not be reset.
20 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)