Panasonic PV-DV201 Operating Instruction

Digital Video Camcorder

Operating Instructions

Models No. PV-DV201/

PV-DV401

[ PV-DV401 shown ]

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Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly.

Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida.

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Things You Should Know

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 information

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

source.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Your and Long (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected for use in VCR machines with the

Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode

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mark be used.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

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 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/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 unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment could void the user’s authority to operate.

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Important Safeguards

1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this video unit near water — for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories — Do not place this video unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, 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 stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. Ventilation — 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 a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface, or near or over a radiator or heat register. This video unit should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase 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 Polarization — This video unit may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC (Alternating Current) line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin.

The 2-wire polarized plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

The 3-wire grounding type plug will fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician 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 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code, in USA Section 810 of the National Electrical 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 LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

NEC

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

14. Lightning — For added protection of this video unit receiver during a lightning storm, or when it 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.

Important Safeguards

15. Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall 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 a risk 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 could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the video unit.

18. Servicing — 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 service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing 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 a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service 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 other hazards.

21. Safety Check— Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video unit is in safe operating order.

Precautions

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 a direct splashing from a pool or even a cup of coffee. This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder. Do not attempt to disassemble this unit. There are no user serviceable 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 a closed car, next to a heater, etc... This action could permanently damage the internal parts of your Palmcorder.

AVOID SUDDEN CHANGES IN TEMPERATURE ... If the unit is suddenly moved from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may form on the tape and inside 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 a manner that will not subject it to

unnecessary movement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Palmcorder contains a sensitive pick-up device which could be damaged by improper handling or storage.

CARE

TO CLEAN YOUR PALMCORDER ... Do not use strong or abrasive detergents when cleaning your Palmcorder

body. TO PROTECT THE LENS ... Do not touch the surface of the lens with your hand. Use a commercial Palmcorder

lens solution and lens paper when 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Important Safeguards ....................................................................................................... 3

Precautions.......................................................................................................................4

Before Using .....................................................................................................................6

Quick Guide ......................................................................................................................9

Supplying Power .............................................................................................................11

Setting the Clock.............................................................................................................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

Card Features .................................................................................................................32

Dual Digital Electronic Image Stabilization System (D.E.I.S.)........................................39

Digital Zoom ....................................................................................................................40

Digital PhotoShot............................................................................................................41

Index Search...................................................................................................................41

White Balance ................................................................................................................42

Recording Still Pictures ..................................................................................................42

MAGICVU/0LUX (PV-DV401 only).................................................................................. 42

Program AE ....................................................................................................................43

Other Digital Functions ...................................................................................................4 4

Picture in Picture (PinP) .................................................................................................45

Strobe Multi Mode ...........................................................................................................46

Focus ..............................................................................................................................4 7

Backlight .........................................................................................................................47

Audio/Video Fade In/Out................................................................................................. 48

High Speed Shutter ........................................................................................................ 48

Audio Dubbing using the External or Built-in Microphone.............................................. 4 9

Memory-Stop Editing ......................................................................................................50

Copying your Tapes to S-VHS or VHS Cassette ............................................................ 51

Copying from Digital Equipment (dubbing).....................................................................52

Transferring Your Images ................................................................................................ 53

Transferring Your Images (i.LINK) ...................................................................................62

For Your Information

Palmcorder Accessory System ...................................................................................... 64

Palmcorder Accessory Order Form ................................................................................ 6 6

Notes On Operations ...................................................................................................... 6 7

Specifications ................................................................................................................. 68

Before Requesting Service.............................................................................................69

Request for Service Notice ............................................................................................. 71

Index of Controls ............................................................................................................. 72

Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................. 76

Servicenter List ............................................................................................................... 77

Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Para Uso Rápido ......................................................... 78

Index ................................................................................................................ Back Cover

Getting Started

Before Using

Bef ore Using

This operating Instructions book is designed for use with models PV-DV201 and PV-DV401. The PV-DV401 is the model used for illustrative purposes.

Features may vary, so please read carefully.

Differences between models

Model Number

LCD Monitor Viewfinder

MAGICVU/0LUX MIC IN EXTERNAL

PV-DV201 PV-DV401

63.5 mm (2.5 inch) Liquid Crystal Display

Black and White

Unpack your Palmcorder

1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC11) with AC Cable and DC Cable

1 pc. A/V Cable (LSJA0280)

1 pc. CD-ROM of Driver Software for Windows 98/Me / Palmcorder USB Device Driver for Windows 98/Me/ CARD LINK (for USB) for Windows 98/Me / PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger for Windows 98/ Me/ ArcSoft Software for Windows 98/Me (LSFT0247)

1 pc. Lens Cap (LSYF0478)

76.2 mm (3.0 inch) Liquid Crystal Display

Color No No

1 pc. Battery Pack (PV-DBP8A)

1 pc. USB Cable (LSJA0354)

Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the United States and other countries.

Pentium® is a registered trademark.

Intel i.LINK and PHOTOVU LINK/Movie Messenger is a registered trademark. IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Company. MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark. SD is a trademark.

are trademarks.

Yes Yes

1 pc. 8 MB MultiMediaCard (LSFT0198A)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap (LSFC0013)

Record Speed/Playback Time

Use only those tapes having the logo indicating the 6.35 mm digital standard.

Record Speed/

Cassette type

AY-DVM30EA AY-DVM60EA AY-DVM80EA 80 minutes 120 minutes

Playback time

30 minutes 60 minutes

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45 minutes 90 minutes

Erase Protection

Cassettes have a sliding record tab to ensure recordings are not accidentally erased.

1To prevent accidental erasure:

Slide the tab to the left (open).

record tab

2To record again:

Slide the tab to the right (close).

Before Using

Cassette Insertion/Removal

• If the Palmcorder is connected to a power source, the cassette can be inserted and ejected without turning the Palmcorder on.

1TAPE EJECT

Switch

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.)

1Slide TAPE EJECT to open the

Cassette Compartment Cover.

2Insert a cassette record tab up,

window side facing out.

3Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to

3PUSH TO

CLOSE mark

Cassette Compartment Cover

Hint to locate recording position when inserting cassette

• When you insert a partially recorded cassette, use the Edit Search Function (see page

24) to visually confirm the point at which you want to start a new recording. Especially advisable when you want to add a recording to a tape 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.

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.

Getting Started

Using the Light (Optional)

To brighten the natural colors in a scene.

Built-in Light Mount

Note

• 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 a power source. (See pages 11, 12.)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or M-CARD.

1Slide Light into the Built-in Light

Mount.

Be sure it locks into place.

2Press LIGHT to turn

ON or OFF.

LIGHT RELEASE Button

To remove the Light:

Press LIGHT RELEASE and slide the

Light out of the mount.

Caution

This light becomes hot during operation. Make sure nothing covers the Light during operation.

2LIGHT Button

Before Using

Bef ore Using

Attaching the Shoulder Strap

1Undo the two strap ends from their

buckles.

2Remove the buckle from one end of

the strap.

3Thread the strap (with no buckle)

through the Light Holder so that it

faces outward. Then, reinsert the buckle.

4Thread the strap ends through the

Strap Attachment Rings.

5Reinsert the strap ends through their

buckles.

• Make sure the straps are not twisted.

Adjust the Length

1Loosen the strap from the Buckle and

create a loop.

2Pull the strap firmly through the

Buckle to shorten or lengthen the

strap.

Attach the Light (Optional)

1Insert the Light into the Light Holder for

Storage.

2To remove the Light, press LIGHT

RELEASE and slide Light out of the

holder.

LIGHT RELEASE Button

Light Holder

Hand Strap

Adjust the length of the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated.

Hand Strap

Lens Cap

Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand Strap

Remove the Hand Strap from the front clasp and thread the Strap through the loop in the Lens Cap Cord. Reattach the Hand Strap.

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Insert the Battery Pack

Quick Guide

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (See page 11.)

Getting Started

Insert Cassette

1Set POWER Switch to

VCR or CAMERA.

VCR OFF

CAMERA

M-CARD

4Press PUSH TO CLOSE

mark to close the Cassette

Compartment Cover.

1Slide the Viewfinder backward to its

fully expanded position and then tilt it upward. (For model PV-DV201, tilt

Viewfinder upward.)

2Insert the Battery Pack and slide it down

until it locks with a click.

2Slide TAPE EJECT Switch to open

the Cassette Compartment Cover.

3Insert a cassette record tab up,

window side facing out.

• Make sure the record tab is closed. (See page 6.)

Protection Film

Note

• Remove the Protection Film before use.

Camera Recording

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

Viewfinder

180°

90°

LCD Monitor

3Press LCD-OPEN Button to

unlock the LCD monitor. Swing

it fully open and adjust the angle.

2Adjust the Vision Adjustment

Control to your eyesight.

[PV-DV401]

VCR

OFF

CAMERA

M-CARD

[PV-DV201]

1Set POWER Switch to

CAMERA.

4Press REC/PAUSE Button to start

recording. Press REC/PAUSE Button again to pause recording.

Quick Guide

Insert Memory Card*

*Memory Card:MultiMediaCard or SD Memory Card (See page 64.)

• Be sure to insert the Memory Card before using the Card PhotoShot. (See page 32.) Below is a list of memory cards which can

be used in this Palmcorder.

Memory Card

MultiMediaCard (LSFT0198A) (supplied) MultiMediaCard (SanDisk brand) SD Memory Card (optional) (See page 64.)

SD Memory Card write protection switch

A write protection switch is located on the SD Memory Card. Sliding the switch to the “LOCK” position prevents writing on or formatting the card.

LOCK

Write protection switch

M-CARD Door

LCD Monitor

180°

90°

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (See page 11.)

Capacity

8 MB 8 MB, 16 MB 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB

M-CARD Lock Switch

1Set POWER

VCR OFF

CAMERA

M-CARD

Switch to OFF.

3Slide CARD EJECT Switch to open

2Press LCD-OPEN Button

to unlock the LCD monitor.

Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.

To Watch Playback in the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Viewfinder automatically turns OFF.

M-CARD door.

4Insert the Memory Card. 5Close the M-CARD Door.

Before you begin

• Charge the Battery. (See page 11.)

180°

90°

2Press LCD-OPEN Button to

unlock the LCD monitor. Swing it fully open and adjust the angle.

5Press STOP Button

to stop playback.

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1Set POWER Switch

to VCR.

VCR OFF

CAMERA

M-CARD

3Press REW Button to

rewind the tape.

4Press PLAY Button to

start playback.

Supplying Power

Charge the Battery Pack on the AC Adaptor

1Connect and plug in the Power Cord

as shown.

• POWER Lamp will light.

• Remove the DC Cable, if attached, from the adaptor.

2Attach the Battery as shown to

POWER Lamp

charge.

• CHARGE Lamp lights up. It goes out when charging is complete (approx. 1 hour). Expect approx. 1 hour 30 minutes of operation (EVF usage) when fully charged.

3Remove the Battery.

CHARGE Lamp

Note

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 a short time, then re-attach it for charging.

Slide the Battery out and then lift up.

Getting Started

Insert the Battery Pack

2 1

1Slide the Viewfinder backward to its

fully extended position and then tilt it upward. (For model PV-DV201, tilt Viewfinder upward.)

2Insert the Battery Pack and slide it

down until it locks with a click.

Remove the Battery Pack

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

To remove the Battery Pack:

Slide the Battery upward while sliding the

BATTERY RELEASE Switch.

Supplying Power

Battery Care

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.

Use AC Adaptor

BATTERY RELEASE Switch

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, 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. 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.

1Slide the Battery upward while sliding

the BATTERY RELEASE Switch to remove the Battery Pack. (See page 11.)

2Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN

Terminal.

DC IN Terminal

DC Cable (Supplied)

3Connect the other end of the DC

Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown.

4Plug in the AC Adaptor.

• The POWER Lamp on the AC Adaptor lights up.

DC IN Terminal

POWER Lamp

Note

• When not in use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the AC outlet. (AC Adaptor consumes 1 W of electric power when plugged into an AC outlet even when not in use.)

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DC Output Connector

Set the Date and Time

The date and time is calculated, including leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.

Setting the Clock

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (See pages 11, 12).

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

Getting Started

1MENU

Button

2, 3, 4JOG KEY

EXAMPLE:

YEAR

MONTH

: 2001

PUSH

: JAN

PUSH

: FEB

Push

Rotate

1Press MENU to display the Camera or

VCR mode menu screen. (See page 14.)

[ CAMERA MENU ]

[ VCR MENU ]

2Rotate JOG KEY to select DISPLAY

SETTING , and then press JOG KEY

to display the DISPLAY SETTING menu screen.

3Rotate JOG KEY to select CLOCK-

SET , and then press JOG KEY to set

to ON. (See pages 16, 18.)

• The DATE/TIME SETTING menu is displayed.

4Rotate JOG KEY to select YEAR, then

press JOG KEY to fix and move to the

next item. Likewise, set the month, day, hour, and minutes.

Note

• To make corrections, Press JOG KEY repeatedly to move back to an item and correct.

• 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 BATTERY” indication appears. (See page 21.)

When DATE/TIME setting is completed, press MENU three times to start the clock and exit.

Using the Palmcorder Menu

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 a tape.

• While recording, the Menu screen cannot be displayed.

• During playback, the Menu screen can be displayed.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power

source. (See pages 11, 12.)

• Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR.

2, A, B, CJOG KEY

Displaying the MENU

1Press MENU to display the CAMERA

or VCR menu (according to the POWER setting).

2Rotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

Setting the MENU Items (EX. VCR Mode menu)

APress JOG KEY to set your selection. BRotate JOG KEY to select a menu

item.

1, D

MENU Button

CPress JOG KEY to set your selection.

• The “●” mark indicates selection.

DPress MENU twice to exit the menu.

CAMERA Main menu VCR Main menu

1 : 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, PinP).

2 : ADJUST

CAMERA ADJUST menu is displayed. To select PROG. AE, W. BALANCE, or H.S.S. (High Speed Shutter).

3 : REC MODE

CAMERA REC-MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED, AUDIO-REC, INDEX, SHUTTER, SELF-REC, or WIND-CUT.

4 : SET-UP

CAMERA SET-UP menu is displayed. To select REMOTE, BEEP, or MAGICVU (PVDV401 only).

5 : DISPLAY SETTING

DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/TIME, or CLOCK-SET.

6 : LCD/EVF SETTING

LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

7 : PHOTO TITLE

PHOTO TITLE menu is displayed. To select TITLE or MODE.

1 : PLAY FUNCTION

VCR PLAY FUNCTION menu is displayed. To select D. FUNCTION or D.EFFECT.

2 : REC MODE

VCR REC MODE menu is displayed. To select REC-SPEED.

3 : PLAY MODE

VCR PLAY MODE menu is displayed. To select INDEX, AUDIO, REMOTE, or B.SEARCH.

4 : MULTI SETTING

MULTI SETTING menu is displayed. To select SPEED.

5 : DISPLAY SETTING

DISPLAY SETTING menu is displayed. To select DISPLAY, C.RESET, DATE/TIME, or CLOCK-SET.

6 : LCD/EVF SETTING

LCD/EVF SETTING menu is displayed. To select LCD BRIGHTNESS, LCD COLOR or EVF BRIGHTNESS.

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Camera Mode Menu Screen

3 4

5 6 7 8 9

MENU OSD

DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 44.)

To select one of the 10 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital function.

PROG. AE (See page 43.)

To select one of the 5 Program AE modes. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected Program AE mode.

W.BALANCE (See page 42.)

To select one of the 3 White Balance modes.

H. S. S. (High Speed Shutter)

(See page 48.) To select a desired shutter speed.

REC-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 a 80 minute tape.

AUDIO-REC (See page 49.)

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.

INDEX (See page 30.)

DAY: An index signal is recorded

2 HOUR:An index signal is recorded

SHUTTER (See page 41.)

When set to ON, still pictures taken in the PhotoShot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click sound.

SELF-REC (See page 23.)

NORMAL: During self-recording, the

picture on the LCD Monitoris the same as it will be recorded. MIRROR: During self-recording, the picture on the LCD Monitor is horizontally reversed.

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.

when recording is restarted after the date has changed since the last recording.

when recording is restarted after a lapse of more than

2 hours.

Getting Started

MENU OSD

11 12 13

14 15 16 17

19 20

REMOTE (See page 26.)

VCR1: To receive signals from the VCR2: To receive signals from

OFF: To prevent reception of

BEEP

Set to ON to hear 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.)

MAGICVU (PV-DV401 only)

(See page 42.) To select one of the 3 MAGICVU modes slide MAGICVU/0LUX Switch to ON.

DISPLAY (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.

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, color level, and the EVF brightness.

TITLE (See page 38.)

Photo Title is recorded.

MODE (See page 38.)

To select one of the 2 Photo Title modes.

Remote Control, set to VCR1. the Remote Control, set to

VCR2. signals from the Remote

Control.

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VCR Mode Menu Screen

1 2

4 5 6

MENU OSD

DIGITAL FUNCTION (See page 44.)

To select one of the 6 digital functions. Setting to OFF cancels the previously

selected digital function.

D. EFFECT (See page 44.)

To select one of the 2 digital picture effects for playback. Setting to OFF cancels the previously selected digital effect.

REC-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 Photo shot SCENE: To search for scenes marked

AUDIO (See page 50.)

To select the desired audio playback mode after performing audio dubbing in the 12 bit mode (SP mode only).

ST1 : The original sound alone is ST2 : The dubbed sound alone is MIX : The original sound and the

REMOTE (See page 26.)

VCR1: To receive signals from the VCR2: To receive signals from the OFF : To prevent reception of signals

B.SEARCH (Blank Search)

(See page 25.) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape.

pictures. with Index signal.

played back. played back. dubbed sound are played back

together.

Remote Control, set to VCR1. Remote Control, set to VCR2. from the Remote Control.

Getting Started

MENU OSD

10 11 12

SPEED (See page 46.)

In Strobe Multi mode, used to select the interval at which a succession of still screens are captured from the playback picture.

FAST : Every 0.3 seconds NORM : Every 0.6 seconds SLOW : Every 1.0 seconds

DISPLAY (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.

DATE/TIME (See page 19.)

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, color level, and the EVF brightness.

M-CARD Menu Screen

[ Photo Rec Mode Menu Screen ]

[ Photo Play Mode Menu Screen ]

2 3

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REC MODE (See page 32.)

To select Photo Rec Mode.

DISPLAY (See page 34.)

Select to OFF to cancel all Displays on the screen.

DCF (See page 34.)

Select to OFF to cancel DCF No. on the screen.

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. Only Date and Time indications will be recorded onto the tape.

e f

a b c d

Getting Started

Battery Remaining

FULL

EMPTY

Tape Remaining

(AY-DVM30EA)

R0:30

R0:00

• 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 40.)

This display appears when the digital zoom function has been activated.

Playback Effect (See page 44.)

This display appears when SEPIA or MONO is selected in VCR menu.

Tape Speed Indication (See page 15.)

Indicates the tape speed (SP or LP).

(AY-DVM60EA)

R1:00

R0:00

Display ON/OFF and Counter/Time Code

The indication switches as shown below when the desired “DISPLAY” mode is selected from the menu. (See pages 16, 18.)

• When OFF is selected, all displays are turned off.

Linear Time Counter

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 0h00m00s00f

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.

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 is set to OFF and T.CODE.

Memory Counter

Time Code

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

g h

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 the DATE/TIME Button is pressed on the remote (optional).

DATE/TIME

OFF

WARNING indication

(See page 21.) The warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.

WIND-CUT indication

(See page 15.)

MAGICVU (PV-DV401 only)

(See page 16.) This display appears when MAGICVU is set to ON.

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DA TE

p q r

Tape Mode Indications

REC Recording. PHOTO PhotoShot recording.

PAUSE Paused during recording. PLAY Playback. R

CHK Recording Check. FF Fast forward. REW Rewind.

BLANK Blank Search. SEARCH Index Search.

Digital EIS Indications

(See page 39.)

Zoom Magnification Level

(See page 40.)

Manual Focus Indication

(See page 47.)

White Balance Indication

(See page 42.)

PROGRAM-AE Indication

(See page 43.)

Backlight Indication

(See page 47.)

Shutter Mode indication

(See page 48.)

Repeat Playback.

FF Search. REW Search.

Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor Indications

The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor.

Getting Started

Indications

Condition

If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a cassette inserted, “

” will flash and “TAPE NOT INSERTED” will appear for

5 seconds. Recording will not start. If the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode with the cassette sliding

record tab opened, “ appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.

When Audio dub is performed and the sliding record tab is open, or a blank portion of tape is detected, “ “CANNOT REC” will appear for 5 seconds.

When the tape is about to end in REC mode, “ END” will flash and “TAPE END” will appear for 5 seconds.

When an incompatible tape is detected, “INCOMPATIBLE TAPE” will appear for 5 seconds.

If the video heads require cleaning, “NEED HEAD CLEANING” will appear for 5 seconds.

When the Palmcorder and remote are not set to the same mode (VCR1 or VCR2), “CHECK REMOTE MODE” appears for 5 seconds. Also appears when the Palmcorder is first turned on.

When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape, “CANNOT REC LP-MODE” will appear for 5 seconds.

If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, “WARNING” will flash, “DEW DETECTED” will appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. In this case, wait until the indicator no longer flashes when your Palmcorder is turned ON again.

When a battery recharge is necessary, “WARNING” will flash, “LOW BATTERY” will appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn OFF in 15 seconds. (See page 19.)

” will flash and “CHECK REC TAB” will

” will flash and

When the built-in lithium clock battery is discharged, “CLOCK BATTERY” will appear. To re-charge the lithium clock battery, connect the AC Adaptor to the Palmcorder. Recharging takes approx. 4 hours. Reset the clock after charging.

If you play tape recorded in a format other than NTSC or you try to copy a copy-protected data. “INCOMPATIBLE DATA” will appear.

When a still image is transferred from a tape to an already full Memory Card, “NO SPACE LEFT” appears.

If the Palmcorder is in M-CARD mode or Photo Title (CAMERA mode) and the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) is connected, “DISCONNECT DV CABLE” appears. In this case, remove the DV Interface Cable (i.LINK) from the Palmcorder.

Camera Recording

Simple Recording

Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hand strap.

Clip here

POWER ZOOM Switch

Vision Adjustment Control

POWER Lamp

1POWER

Switch

3REC/PAUSE Button

WARNING:

• 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 lift, or carry, the Palmcorder by the EVF or the LCD Monitor.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.)

• Insert a cassette with record tab closed. (See page 6.)

1Set POWER to CAMERA.

• The POWER Lamp lights red.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position.

EVF

REC/PAUSE mode

2With the Viewfinder Eye Cup up to

your eye, adjust the Vision Adjustment Control to your eyesight.

(See page 9.)

3Press REC/PAUSE to start recording.

• “REC” is displayed on the screen.

Press REC/PAUSE again to pause

recording.

• To reduce microphone wind noise, set the WIND-CUT to ON. (See WIND- CUT on page 15.)

• When the Palmcorder is aimed at

excessively bright objects, or bright lights, a vertical bar may appear in the picture. This is a normal characteristic of the CCD pick-up device. Try to avoid this whenever possible.

To conserve power

After 5 minutes, the Record/Pause mode will automatically change to Standby mode. To resume recording, set POWER to OFF and then ON again.

Zoom

You can gradually zoom in for close ups or zoom out for wide angle shots.

Zoom slowly : by lightly pressing the “T” (Telephoto) or the “W” (Wide Angle) side of the Zoom quickly: by applying more pressure.

Note

• The zooming speed ranges from a slow 22 seconds to a fast 2 seconds according to the amount of pressure applied to the POWER ZOOM Switch.

POWER ZOOM Switch.

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Camera Recording

Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor can be used while recording.

1LCD-OPEN

Button

180°

90°

To adjust the LCD BRIGHTNESS or COLOR

A Press MENU to display the main menu

screen.

B Rotate JOG KEY to select LCD/EVF

SETTING from the main menu screen.

(See pages 16, 18.)

C Press JOG KEY to display the LCD/

EVF SETTING screen.

D Press JOG KEY to select

LCD BRIGHTNESS or LCD COLOR, then rotate JOG KEY to adjust.

EPress MENU twice to exit this mode.

Before you begin

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source. (See pages 11, 12.)

• Insert a cassette with record tab closed. (See page 6.)

1Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD

monitor.

2Swing the LCD monitor fully open

and adjust the viewing angle.

• The LCD monitor will automatically

turn on.

• When the LCD monitor is completely

closed, it will shut off automatically to save power.

• Adjust the LCD Brightness and/or

color of the LCD monitor if necessary. Please refer to “To adjust the LCD BRIGHTNESS or COLOR” below.

3Start recording. (See page 22.)

Note

• Using the LCD monitor will reduce battery operating time.

• Close the LCD monitor completely when not in use.

Basic Operation

Self Recording

180°

Rotate the LCD monitor 180 degrees so it

faces the same direction as the lens to record yourself (CAMERA mode). The picture in the LCD monitor will appear reversed. Set SELF-REC to MIRROR (see page 15) in the Camera mode menu screen to see the picture as it is actually being recorded.

Camera Recording

Recording Check

To playback the final few seconds of the last recorded scene in the REC/PAUSE mode.

1EDIT SEARCH

Edit Search

You can visually search for scenes in CAMERA mode to maintain proper continuity when taping.

1POWER Switch

1Press EDIT SEARCH briefly in the

REC/PAUSE mode. The [CHK] indication appears.

After checking, the Palmcorder returns to the REC/PAUSE mode.

• For Recording Check, the Palmcorder must be in the same mode (SP or LP) as was used for recording, otherwise the playback picture is distorted.

CHK

1Set POWER to CAMERA.

• The POWER Lamp lights red.

• Be sure POWER is fully turned to CAMERA position.

2, 3REC/

PAUSE Button

2EDIT

2In REC/PAUSE mode, hold down

EDIT SEARCH to perform a forward visual search or EDIT SEARCH to perform a reverse

visual search. Releasing the button stops the search.

3Press REC/PAUSE to continue

recording.

Note

2EDIT SEARCH

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• During Edit Search, the picture will become mosaic in both search, the sound will be muted in reverse visual search.

• Make sure the SP/LP tape speed setting is the same as the recording to eliminate distortion during edit search.

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