Panasonic PV-DC1000 User Manual

Digital Camera

Operating Instructions

PV-DC1000

For assistance, call 1-800-272-7033.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before operating this product.

Things You Should Know

Thank you and congratulations

on your purchase of this state of the art Panasonic Digital Camera. This product has been manufactured and tested to Panasonic’s highest standards to give you the best in performance and reliability.

Save this operating instruction manual

as an operating and information guide.

Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased From Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

Unpack your Digital Camera

Please confirm that the following items are packed in the Digital Camera box. They are provided to help you use or set up your Digital Camera.

1pc. Digital Camera (PV-DC1000)

1pc. Ni-Cd Battery Pack (PV-BPN10)

1pc. Digital Camera Station (PV-JB1000)

1pc. Hand Strap (LSFC0002)

1pc. AC Adaptor (PV-AC10)

1pc. Soft Carrying Case (LSFC0001)

1pc. Video Cable (LSJA0153)

1 pc. 3.5 inch Floppy Disk of Driver Software for Windows

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows 95 are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Incorporated. All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.

1pc. PC Connection Cable for Windows (LSJA0146, LSJA0149, or LSJA0150)

1 pc. 3.5 inch Floppy Disk of Driver Software for Macintosh

1pc. PC Connection Cable Adaptor for Macintosh (LSJA0147, LSJA0151, or LSJA0152)

Information

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Warning: To assure continued FCC compliance, use only the provided shielded interface cable with ferrite

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.

Precautions

USE & LOCATION

• TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Digital Camera and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect the power supply or operate your Digital Camera if it gets wet. Your Digital Camera has been designed for outdoor use, however it is not designed to sustain direct exposure to water, rain, sleet, snow, sand, dust, or a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Unplug your Digital Camera from the power supply and have it serviced.

• DO NOT AIM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS.

• DO NOT EXPOSE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO EXTENDED HIGH TEMPERATURE ... Such as, in direct sunlight, inside a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Digital Camera.

• AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form inside the unit.

• DO NOT LEAVE YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA OR THE POWER SUPPLY TURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Store and handle your Digital Camera in a manner that will not subject it to unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Digital Camera contains a sensitive pickup device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Digital Camera body.

• TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Digital Camera lens solution and lens paper when cleaning the lens. Improper cleaning can scratch the lens coating.

• TO PROTECT THE FINISH OF YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA ... Before handling your Digital Camera, make sure your hands and face are free from any chemical products, such as suntan lotion, as it may damage the finish.

cores when connecting digital camera station to computer. Also, any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.

Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case

Thread the Hand Strap through the Strap Attachment ring as shown.

Keep the Digital Camera in the Soft Carrying Case as shown when not in

use.

• You may thread the hand strap through the hole in the Soft Carrying Case.

Table of Contents

Things You Should Know ..................................................................................................... 2

Information ........................................................................................................................... 3

Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case ..................................................................... 3

Index of Controls .................................................................................................................. 4

Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... 6

Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness ................................................................................ 10

On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................. 11

Capturing Images............................................................................................................... 12

Capturing Close-up Images (macro) .................................................................................. 13

Playing Back Captured Images.......................................................................................... 14

To Delete Specific Images ................................................................................................. 16

To Delete All Image Pages................................................................................................. 17

Viewing Images on Your TV Screen................................................................................... 18

Transferring Your Images (VCR)........................................................................................ 19

Transferring Your Images (Windows)................................................................................. 20

Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ............................................................................... 22

Digital Camera Accessory System..................................................................................... 24

Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .............................................................................. 25

Before Requesting Service ................................................................................................ 26

Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 27

Warranty............................................................................................................................. 28

Index .................................................................................................................................. 30

Index of Controls

Front View

Lens

NORMAL/MACRO Switch

See page 13.

Index of Controls

Rear View

OSD Button

See pages 10, 11, 17.

DEL(ETE) Button

See pages 16, 17.

LCD Viewfinder

See page 10.

POWER Switch (PLAY•OFF•REC)

While pressing the center button, slide the POWER switch to REC or PLAY. See pages 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23.

Underside View

MODE Button

See page 12.

− Button

See pages 10, 14, 15, 16.

+ Button

See pages 10, 14, 15, 16.

SHUTTER Button

See pages 12, 13, 16, 17.

Strap Attachment Ring

See page 3.

Battery Compartment

See page 6.

AC Adaptor

Digital Camera Station Connecting Terminal

DC Out Connector

See pages 7, 9.

AC Power Cable

See pages 7, 9.

Index of Controls

Digital Camera Station (Front View)

Digital Camera Connecting Terminal

CHARGE Switch

See page 7.

RELEASE Switch

See page 7.

POWER Lamp

See pages 7, 9.

Digital Camera Station (Rear View)

Video Out Connector

See pages 18, 19.

Serial Connector

See pages 21, 23.

Power Supply

Loading the Battery Pack

Underside

CHARGE Lamp

See page 7.

DC In Connector

See pages 7, 9.

Slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open.

Install the Battery Pack with the arrow mark at the bottom and facing the rear of the Digital Camera.

Swing the Battery Compartment lid down and slide it shut.

• Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation (see page 7).

Power Supply

Charging the Battery Pack (PV-BPN10 only)

Install the Battery Pack (see page 6.) Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation.

DC IN Connector

Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.

Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet.

The POWER Lamp lights up.

Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.

Slide the CHARGE switch.

The CHARGE Lamp lights orange, and then changes to green when charging is done (about 6 hours).

• A red CHARGE Lamp indicates a charge malfunction. Remove the Digital Camera and repeat steps 3 and 4. If the CHARGE Lamp is still red, send the unit in for service.

Slide the RELEASE switch to release the Digital Camera from the Digital Camera Station.

WARNING! Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit;

otherwise battery may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.

POWER Lamp

CHARGE Lamp

• With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will have a maximum of about 1 hour of continuous use (77°F/25°C).

• The useful operation time of the Battery will gradually decrease after repeated use and recharging. The Battery is no longer serviceable if the operation time is very short, even after a sufficient charge.

• If you are not going to use the Digital Camera for an extended period of time, remove the Battery Pack or AA alkaline batteries from the Digital Camera.

• You can also use 2 Panasonic brand AA alkaline (not manganese) batteries in place of the rechargeable Battery Pack to power the Digital Camera if needed. When installing 2 Panasonic AA alkaline batteries, be sure to follow

+/− marks inside the Battery Compartment.

the With 2 new Panasonic AA alkaline batteries, you will have a maximum of about 20 minutes of continuous use (77°F/25°C).

• Only Panasonic brand alkaline batteries are guaranteed to perform for the operating time stated above.

• Do not mix old and new batteries.

• Never attempt to recharge AA alkaline type batteries.

Power Supply

Battery Pack Notes

Caution:

• Charge only with specified charger.

• The Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C).

• The Battery Pack may be warm after charging or just after use. This is normal.

• Do not use an insufficiently charged or worn out Battery Pack.

Safety precautions:

• Do not get the Battery Pack or AA alkaline batteries 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 Pack.

U.S.A. CONSUMERS:

ATTENTION:

RBRC

The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery

RBRC

which is recyclable. At the end of its useful life, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this battery into your municipal waste stream.

Ni-Cd

Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.

To avoid damage to the Battery Pack:

• Do not drop or jar the Battery Pack.

• Use the Battery Pack with specified units only.

To insure longer Battery Pack life:

• While not in use, remove the Battery Pack from the Digital Camera and store in a dark, cool, dry place.

• Keep the Battery Pack terminals clean.

Power Supply

AC Adaptor

POWER Lamp

Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.

Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.

DC IN Connector

Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet.

The POWER Lamp lights up.

Note:

• While not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. Plugged into an AC outlet, the AC Adaptor consumes 1.5W of electric power.

Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness

You may want to brighten or darken the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Viewfinder for easier viewing. This adjustment will not affect the captured image brightness.

32, 4

Set the POWER switch to REC or PLAY.

Press OSD repeatedly until the BRIGHT adjustment screen appears.

BRIGHT

+−

Press (+) or (−) to change the brightness of the LCD Viewfinder; (+) for brighter, (−) for darker.

• The normal screen will reappear if either (+) or (−) is not pressed within five seconds.

Press OSD once to exit the BRIGHT adjustment screen.

Note:

• The BRIGHT adjustment will be reset to

the original setting when the Digital Camera is turned off.

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