Panasonic PV-DV910 Owner’s 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.

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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.

Date of Purchase

Dealer Purchased From

Dealer Address

Dealer Phone No.

Model No.

Serial No.

1 pc. AC Adaptor (PV-DAC9)

1 pc. Battery Pack (PV-DBP8)

1 pc. A/V Cable

(VJAW0043 with AC Cable, DC Cable and Jack Box

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

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Remote Control has "":-° • "- been loaded with battery.

See page 31.

1 pc. Lens Cap (VYFW0008)

1 pc. Shoulder Strap (VYCW0214)

2 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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 to provideexcellentvideopictures.It is

recommended that onlycassettetapesthat have beentestedand inspectedfor use inVCR

machineswiththeu_o,|_,,rmark be used.

Thissymbol warns the,

voltage withintheunit may have sufficient magnitudeto cause electric shock.

Therefore, it is dangerous tomake any kind of contact with any insidepart ofthisunit.

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

This symbol alerts the user that important

literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

Therefore, itshould 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 instructionsshould be read beforethe unitis

operated.

2. Retain Instructions-- The safety and operating instructionsshould be retainedfor future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-- All warnings on the unit and in the operatinginstructionsshould be adheredto.

4. Follow Instructions-- All operating and maintenance instructionsshould be followed.

5. Cleaning -- Unplug this 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 product manufacturer as

they may be hazardous.

7. Water and Moisture-- Do not use this video unit near water-- for example near a bathtub, washbowl,

kitchensink,or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8, Accessories-- Do not place this video uniton an

unstable cad, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video unit may fall,causing seriousinjury to a child or

adult,and seriousdamage to the unit. Useonly with a cart,stand, tripod,bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,or sold with the video unit. Any mounting of the unitshould followthe manufacturer's instructionsand should use a

mounting accessoryrecommended by the manufacturer, An appliance and cart combinationshould be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combinationto overturn,

9. Ventilation -- Slots and openings inthe cabinet are providedfor ventilationand to ensurereliable

operationof the video unit and to protect itfrom overheating,These openings must not be blockedor

covered.Never placethe video unit on a bed, sofa, rug, orother similar surface,or nearor over aradiator

or heat register.This videounit should not be placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack

unlessproper ventilation is providedor the manufacturer'sinstructions have beenadhered to.

10.PowerSources -- This video unit shouldbe operated onlyfrom the type of power source indicatedonthe

markinglabel. Ifyou are not sure of the type of power supply toyour home, consultyour appliancedealeror

localpower company. For video units intendedto be operatedfrom batterypower, or other sources, refer tothe operating instructions

11.Groundingor Polarization-- This video unit may be equippedwith either apolarized2-wire AC

(AlternatingCurrent) line plug (a plug havingone bladewider than theother) or 3-wire groundingtype plug,a plug having a third(grounding)pin.

The 2-wire polarizedplug 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 to fit, contact yourelectrician to replace yourobsolete outlet. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of thepolarizedplug. The 3-wire grounding typeplug will fit intoa groundingtype power outlet.This is asafety feature.

Ifyou are unable to insert the plug intothe outlet, contact your electricianto replaceyour obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purposeof the

groundingtype plug.

12, Power-CordProtection-- Power-supply cords

shouldbe routed sothat they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched by items placeduponor

against them, payingparticularattentionto cords of plugs,convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit fromthe unit.

13.Outdoor AntennaGrounding -- If anoutside antennaor cable system is connected tothe video unit, be sure the antennaor cable system is

groundedso as to provide some protectionagainst voltage surgesand built-up staticcharges. Part 1of the Canadian ElectricalCode, in USA Section810of

the National Electrical Code, providesinformation with respect to proper grounding ofthe mastand supportingstructure, grounding ofthe lead-inwire to

an antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding conductors,location of antennadischarge unit,

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

4 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

15. PowerLines-- 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 linesor circuits. When installing an outside antennasystem, extreme care should be taken tokeep fromtouching such powerlines or

circuits as contact with them mightbe fatal.

16,Overloading -- Donot overload wall outlets and

exlension cords as this can result in arisk of fire or electdc shock.

17.Objects and Liquids -- Never push objects ofany kind into this video unit throughopenings as they

may touchdangerous voltagepointsor short out paris that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Neverspillliquid ofany kind ontothe video unit.

18. Servicing-- Do not attemptto service this video unit yourself as opening or removingcovers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicingto qualifiedservice personnel.

19.DamageRequiring Service-- Unplug this video unit from the wall outlet and refer servicingto qualified

service personnelunder the 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 operate normallyby

lolJowingthe operating instructions.Adjust only

thosecontrolsthat are covered by the operating instructions,as an improperadjustmentof other

controlsmay result in damageand will often requireextensivework by a qualifiedtechnician to

restorethe video unit toits normaloperation.

e. If the video unit has been dropped or the cabinet

has beendamaged.

f. When the video unit exhibitsa distinct change in

performance-- this indicatesa need for service.

20. ReplacementParts-- Whenreplacementparts are required,be surethe service technician has used

replacementparts specified by the manufactureror havethe same characteristicsasthe original part.

Unaulhorizedsubstitutionsmay result in fire, electric

shock or other hazards

21. SafetyCheck-- Uponcompletion of 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 shouldnot beexposed to rain or moisture. Do notconnectthepowersupplyoroperateyourCamcorderif itgetswet.YourCamcorderhasbeen designedfor

outdooruse,howeverit isnotdesignedto sustain directexposureto water,rain,sleet,snow,sand,dust, or a direct splashingfrom a poolorevena cupof coffee.Thisaction couldpermanentlydamagethe internalpartsofyour

Camcorder.Donot attempt to disassemblethisunit.There are nouser serviceable partsinside.Unplugyour Camcorderfrom the powersupplybeforecleaning.

• DO NOT AIM YOURCAMCORDER AT THE SUN OR OTHER BRIGHT OBJECTS

• DO NOT LEAVETHE PALMCORDERWITH THE EVF AIMED 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.., Thisactioncouldpermanentlydamagetheinternalpartsofyour

Camoorder.

• AVOID SUDDENCHANGES INTEMPERATURE .., Ifthe unitissuddenly movedfrom a coldplacetoa warm place,moisturemay form on the tape and insidetheunit.

• DO NOT LEAVEYOUR CAMCORDER OR THE POWER SUPPLYTURNED ON WHEN NOT IN USE.

• STORAGE OF YOUR CAMCORDER ,.. Storeand handleyourCamcorderina manner thatwillnotsubject itto

unnecessarymovement (avoid shaking and striking). Your Camcordercontainsa sensitive pick-updevice which couldbedamaged by improper handlingorstorage.

CARE

• TO CLEAN YOUR CAMCORDER ... Do notusestrongorabrasivedetergentswhencleaningyour Camcerder body.

• TO PROTECTTHE LENS _. Do not touchthesurface of thelenswithyour hand. Usea commercialcamcorderlens solutionand lenspaper whencleaningthe lens. Impropercleaningcanscratchthe lenscoating.

• TO PROTECTTHE FINISH OF YOUR CAMCORDER... Beforehandling yourCamcorder,makesureyourhands

and face are free fromanychemicalproducts, 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

6 For 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.

Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it

open.

LCD-OPEN Button

REW STOP FF Button Button Button

Hold down the STOP Button for more than 5 seconds.

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.

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

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.

Insert 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.

PUSH mark

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)

RECORD/ PAUSE Button

0 Press RECORD/PAUSE Button to

sta_ recording.

Press RECORD/PAUSE Button

again to pause recording.

Set the POWER Switch to VCR.

POWER Switch

LCD-OPEN Button

REW STOP PLAY Button Button Button

Press the LCD-OPEN Button to unlock the LCD monitor and swing it

open,

Press REW to rewind the tape,

Press PLAY to stad playback.

Press STOP to stop playback.

For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262) 9

POWER

Lamp _,

Connect and plug in the Cable as shown.

• POWER Lamp will light.

• Disconnect DC Cable if it is connected to AC Adaptor,

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).

50 80 100%

• 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.)

Remove the Battery. Slide the Battery out and then lift up.

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 if the operation time is very short, even after a

sufficient charge.

10 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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.

To remove the Battery:

Slide the Battery upward whilesliding the BATTERY RELEASE Button.

BATIERY RELEASE Button

Caution:

• Charge onlywithspecifiedcharger,

• The Batterycanbe chargedwithina tempera- turerangeof 32° F (0° C) and 104° F (40° C).

• The Batterymay be warm afterchargingor just

afteruse, This isnormal,

• Do not use an insufficientlychargedor worn

out Battery.

• In extremecold surroundings,Batterycharging

timewill increase.

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.

For assistance,call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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. If you leave the Battery

in the Palmcorderor on AC Adaptor,the

Batterywillno longerbe rechargeable.

• Keep the Battery terminalsclean.

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 a click.

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.

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

Slide the TAPE EJECT Switch to open the Cassette Compartment.

• The Cassette Holder slides out.

Insert 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.

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.

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.

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).

14 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

The date and time is calculated, including

leap year, up to DEC 31 2089.

MENU Button

SELECT SET WHEEL

--EXAMPLE:

Before you begin,..

• connectthe Palmcordertoa power source,

• Setthe POWERswitchto CAMERA.

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.

:1998

• _ Rotate

£P_rd;

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).

: 1999

: JAN

_NTH :199g

:JAN

DAY :29 HOUR :12AM MINUTE :34

When time setting is completed, press

the MENU Button to start the clock.

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).

, 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.

MENU Button

Displaying the MENU Before you begin...

• Connect the Palmcorder to a power source.

• Set the POWER Switch to CAMERA.

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.

• The character of your selection will be inversely displayed.

SELECT SET

WHEEL 3

Note:

• Rotate the SELECT SET WHEEL to

display additional lines.

• If you select ALL at COLLAPSE, then return to main menu.

• If you select desired item from the main menu, detail items will show up on the screen.

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.

( COLLAPSE JALL) II FUNCTION ,_•'_ I

(2 CAMERA AOJU$T o,0,_) (3 REC MOOE 4_•'_) H OtSPLA¥ SETT;NG 4,•_} (S LCDtEVF SETTING ,I,•_)

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16 For assistance, call 1-800-211-PANA(7262)

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b. D. ZOOM D.ZOOM1 D.ZOOM2 c. D. EFFECT •OFF NEGA SEPIA

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d. PROG. AE •OFF _

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e.W.BALANCE

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f. SHUTTER SET •(AUTO)

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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

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.

( COLLAPSE ALL )

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

d e

a ._

r0h12m34s21fl

b--

C "'"

IVOLUME [-]11 II .... [+]l

12 : 00 : 00AM JAN 29 1999

a. Battery Remaining

FULL

-'I_'-

EMPTY

• When you are using the AC Adaptor, the Battery Remaining indication may not

show FULL. This is normal.

b. Tape Remaining

[WARNING_

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.

/ R0m_:3oo:oo:oo

R0:30 O &__ MF!

. J

(AY-DVM30EA) (AY-DVM60EA)

R0:30 R1:00

! !

• I • • I •

- R0:00- - R0:00-

I I •

• 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).

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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.

_ Oh00m00s00f

/"°:s° o=_

h i

--_VOLUME [ - ] t t t t .... [ * ]1

12 : 00 : 00AM 1

JAN 29 1999J

Volume Display (see page 32) The volume bar appears when the

volumeof the built-inspeaker is being adjusted.

g. Date and Time Indication

(see page 18)

As shown below, the date and time indication changes each time the DATE/

TIME is selected from the Palmcorder's

MENU (see page 18) or the DATE/TIME Button is pressed on the remote.

i II Paused during Mirror feature

JAN29_999 k. Zoom Magnification Level

INDEX (see page 35) This display appears when an index signal is being recorded.

i. Tape Mode Indications

REC Recording. PHOTO Photo Shot Recording.

PAUSE Paused during recording. PLAY Playback.

R _ Repeat Playback.

CHK Recording Check.

FF Fast forward. REW Rewind.

FF Search. REW Search.

BLANK Book Mark Search.

SEARCH•Edit Search.

Mirror feature recording.

recording.

j. Digital EIS Indications (see page 38)

(see page 39)

I. Manual Focus Indication (see page 44) m. White Balance Indication (see page 41)

n. PROGRAM-AE Indication

(see page 42)

o. Backlight Indication (see page 45)

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