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Digital Camera
Operating Instructions
PV-DC1580
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 |
1pc. Digital Camera Station |
1pc. AC Adaptor |
(PV-DC1580) |
(LSSQ0141) |
(LSSQ0142) |
1pc. Ni-Cd |
1pc. Hand Strap |
1pc. Soft Carrying |
1pc. Detachable |
Battery Pack |
(LSFC0002) |
Case |
Flash Unit |
(PV-BPN10) |
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(LSFC0007) |
(PV-DF18) |
1pc. Video Cable |
1pc. PC Connection Cable |
1pc. PC Connection Cable |
(LSJA0184) |
for Windows |
Adaptor for Macintosh |
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(LSJA0185) |
(LSJA0147) |
1 pc. Lithium Battery |
1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver |
1 pc. 8 MB |
(CR-2/B) |
Software for Windows 95 |
CompactFlash Card |
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and Macintosh |
(LSFA0007, or LSFA0008) |
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. CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
All product/brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective holders.
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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 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.
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 pick-up 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.
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Table of Contents
Things You Should Know ..................................................................................................... |
2 |
Information ........................................................................................................................... |
3 |
Index of Controls .................................................................................................................. |
5 |
Attaching the Hand Strap/Soft Carrying Case ..................................................................... |
7 |
Power Supply ....................................................................................................................... |
8 |
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................ |
11 |
Using the Flash .................................................................................................................. |
12 |
Adjusting LCD Viewfinder Brightness ................................................................................ |
14 |
Adjusting the Iris Manually ................................................................................................. |
15 |
On Screen Display (OSD) .................................................................................................. |
16 |
CompactFlash Card ........................................................................................................... |
17 |
Capturing Images ............................................................................................................... |
18 |
Capturing Close-up Images (macro) .................................................................................. |
21 |
Playing Back Captured Images .......................................................................................... |
22 |
To Delete Specific Images ................................................................................................. |
27 |
To Delete All Image Pages ................................................................................................. |
28 |
Viewing Images on Your TV Screen ................................................................................... |
29 |
Transferring Your Images (VCR) ........................................................................................ |
30 |
Inserting the PCMCIA Adapter ........................................................................................... |
31 |
Transferring Your Images (Windows 95) ............................................................................ |
32 |
Transferring Your Images (Macintosh) ............................................................................... |
35 |
Using the Digital Photo Printer ........................................................................................... |
37 |
Digital Camera Accessory List ........................................................................................... |
38 |
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form .............................................................................. |
39 |
Before Requesting Service ................................................................................................ |
40 |
Specifications ..................................................................................................................... |
41 |
Warranty ............................................................................................................................. |
42 |
Servicenter Directory .......................................................................................................... |
43 |
Index .................................................................................................................................. |
44 |
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Index of Controls
Front View
+ Button
See pages 11, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 37.
SHTR (SHUTTER) Button
See pages 19, 20, 21, 24, 25.
Card Eject
Switch
See page 17.
Rear View
− Button |
POWER Switch (PLAY•OFF•REC) |
See pages 11, 14, |
While pressing the center button, slide |
15, 22, 23, 24, 25, |
the POWER switch to REC or PLAY. |
26, 27, 37. |
See pages 11, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, |
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23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36, 37. |
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MODE Button |
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See page 11, 18, |
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19, 20, 24, 25, 26. |
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DEL(ETE) Button |
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See pages 27, 28. |
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Flash Connecting |
Lens |
Jack |
See page 13. |
IRIS Button |
OSD Button |
See pages 15, 37. |
See pages 11, 14, 16, 28. |
Optical
Viewfinder
See page 20.
LED Lamp
See pages 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34, 36.
NORMAL/MACRO1/ |
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MACRO2 Switch |
LCD Viewfinder |
See page 21. |
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See pages 14, 19. |
LCD Button
See pages 19, 20.
CompactFlash Card Slot
See page 17.
Strap Attachment
Ring
See page 7.
Underside View
Battery |
Digital Camera |
Compartment |
Station Connecting |
See page 8. |
Terminal |
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Index of Controls
AC Adaptor
AC Power Plug
See pages 9, 10.
DC Out Connector
See pages 9, 10.
Digital Camera Station (Front View)
Digital Camera
Connecting Terminal
CHARGE Switch
See page 9.
RELEASE Switch |
POWER Lamp |
CHARGE Lamp |
See page 9. |
See pages 9, 10. |
See page 9. |
Digital Camera Station (Rear View)
Serial Connector |
Video Out |
DC In Connector |
See pages 34, 36. |
Connector |
See pages 9, 10. |
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See pages 29, 30. |
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Index of Controls
Detachable Flash
Battery |
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Compartment |
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Lid |
Clamp Ring |
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See page 12. |
See page 13. |
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Flash LED Lamp |
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See page 13. |
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Mode Select |
Connecting |
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Switch |
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Plug |
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See page 13. |
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See page 13. |
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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.
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Power Supply
Loading the Ni-Cd Battery Pack
Underside
WARNING!
1Slide the Battery Compartment lid in the direction of the arrow and swing it open.
2Install the Battery Pack with the arrow mark at the bottom and facing the rear of the Digital Camera.
3Swing the Battery Compartment lid down and slide it shut.
• Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation (see page 9).
Do not dispose of in fire, put in backwards, disassemble, or short circuit; otherwise battery may leak or burst, causing possible personal injury.
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.
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.
RBRC
RBRC
Ni-Cd
U.S.A. CONSUMERS:
ATTENTION:
The product you have purchased is powered by a nickel cadmium battery 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. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery.
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Power Supply
Charging the Battery Pack (PV-BPN10 or PV-BPN10/1B only)
Install the Battery Pack (see page 8.)
Charge the Battery Pack fully before operation. DC IN
Connector
3
5
POWER CHARGE
Lamp Lamp
2 1 
4
1Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.
2Plug the AC Adaptor into an AC outlet.
The POWER Lamp lights up.
3Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.
4Slide the CHARGE switch.
The CHARGE Lamp lights orange, and then changes to green when charging is done (just under 2.5 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.
5Slide the RELEASE switch to release the Digital Camera from the Digital Camera Station.
•With a fully charged Battery Pack, you will
have a maximum of about 50 minutes* of continuous playback(77°F/25°C).
* When playback 1 image every 60 seconds.
•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.
•Instead of the supplied Battery Pack, you can also use AA type Ni-Cd (high density type) or nickel-hydride batteries available on the market.
•For emergency use you can install 2 Panasonic alkaline batteries. But, due to power consumption and shorter operation life of alkaline batteries compared to the supplied rechargeable battery pack, it is strongly recommended that only the Optical Viewfinder (turn off the LCD Viewfinder) be used to capture images when using alkaline batteries.
•If you are not going to use the Digital Camera for an extended period of time, remove the Battery Pack from the Digital Camera.
CAUTION
Discharge the remaining voltage of the Battery Pack completely before charging. This is vital to maintain battery life and the operation time due to characteristics of the battery.
Do not remove the Digital Camera while charging is in progress.
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Power Supply
AC Adaptor
DC IN
Connector
3
1
2
POWER
Lamp
1Connect DC OUT on the AC Adaptor to DC IN on the Digital Camera Station until it locks with a click.
2Insert the Digital Camera into the Digital Camera Station until it locks.
3Plug 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.
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Setting the Clock
2 |
1 |
3, 4 |
LED Lamp
2 
1Set the POWER switch to REC or PLAY.
•The LED Lamp lights up.
2Press OSD and MODE at the same time to display the clock set screen.
CLOCK SET 10:00 AM MAR 8 1998
SEL + / -
SET OSD
3Press (+) or (−) to select the correct hour, then press OSD to set.
4Repeat step 3 to select and set the correct minute, month, date, and year.
•Double check all items before setting the year.
Note:
•To make corrections, repeat steps 2-4.
•The clock will continue to operate about 8 hours after the battery has been removed. If you need to reset the clock, repeat steps 2-4.
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Using the Flash
1 |
+ 2 |
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- |
Install the battery
1Open the Battery Compartment lid by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, as shown above.
2Install the battery as indicated inside the Battery Compartment.
•Do not reverse the battery polarities
(−) and (+). Incorrect use may shorten battery life, causing the battery to become hot, leak or explode.
•Make sure the battery is firmly in place to avoid a loose connection.
Remove the battery
•Pull up the string in the battery compartment and remove the battery.
CAUTION
Replace with Panasonic CR2 Lithium batteries only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Caution-battery may explode if mistreated.
Fire and burn hazard. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Keep battery out of reach of children. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly inserted. Dispose of used battery promptly.
When disposing of the used Lithium Battery be sure to insulate the battery polarities (+) and (−) by covering with cellophane tape.
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Using the Flash
2
1
LOOSEN
TIGHTEN
3
4
Attaching the Flash
1Pull up on the connecting plug from its retracted position as shown above.
2Connect to the digital camera connecting jack.
3Rotate thumbwheel to secure the flash.
•Be sure to set the Digital Camera and the flash unit to OFF before attaching or removing the flash unit.
Using the Flash
4Slide the MODE Select Switch to one of the following positions to use the flash.
• AUTO The flash automatically lights depending on lighting conditions.
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The flash will light whenever you |
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capture an image. |
• OFF The flash will not light even when you capture an image.
NOTE:
•Please set the MODE Select Switch to OFF when taking Macro shots (see page 21).
•The flash will not light when the unit is in Multi Mode (see page 18).
•The LED Lamp on the flash unit lights when flash is charged and ready.
•The effective range of the flash is roughly
3.3feet (1m) to 8.2 feet (2.5m).
•If you are using the flash in very bright areas, the image background may become dark.
•While not in use, remove the battery from the flash unit.
•Remove the flash unit when not in use.
•Never handle the flash unit if your hands are wet. This may result in electric shock or damage to the flash.
•Do not use the flash close to people's faces as it may be harmful to the eyes. Especially when capturing images of infants or small children, keep at least 3.3 feet (1m) away.
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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.
1 |
3 |
LED Lamp
2, 4
1Set the POWER switch to REC or PLAY.
•The LED Lamp lights up.
2Press OSD repeatedly until the BRIGHT adjustment screen appears.
BRIGHT
− 
+
3Press (+) 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 5 seconds.
4Press 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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