Panasonic Digital Palmcoder Multicam PV-DC152-K, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...ide 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...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...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 Pafmcorder Do not attempt to disa...

Page 5: ...nd of a Recording 30 Index Search Functions 31 Playback Zoom Function 32 Playback Digital Effect Functions 32 Playing Back on Your TV 33 Audio Dubbing 33 Special Features Using a Memory Card 34 Record...

Page 6: ...ance in selecting an alternate AC plug We recommend using the accessory power plug adaptor VJSS0070 in an area which has special AC outlets 2 Battery Pack 12 Supplies power to the Palmcorder 3 Remote...

Page 7: ...the OPEN EJ ECT _ Lever toward the front and pull down to open the Cassette Compartment Insert the Cassette Press the PUSH CLOSE _ to load the Cassette Close the outside compartment Cover 4 Start r_c...

Page 8: ...n P IN P _ 28 12 Tape Card PhotoShot Selector TAPE CARD PV DC252 PV DC252 K _ 34 13 Card Access Lamp ACCESS PV DC252 PV DC252 K b 34 14 Card Slot PV DC252 PV DC252 K _ 34 t5 Card Slot Cover PV DC252 P...

Page 9: ...d Remote Control to this Jack activates the Palmcorder s built in speaker but connecting a headphone etc deactivates it eWhen plugging the pin plug of the AV cable into the AV output terminal plug it...

Page 10: ...M VOL _ 21 22 29 32 17 Variable Speed Search Button WAR SEARCH _ 29 18 Playback Zoom Button P B ZOOM _ 32 19 Speed Selection Button A _ for Variable Speed Search Function I 29 The following buttons fu...

Page 11: ...explode if mistreated Dispose ot used battery promptly Keep away from children DO not recharge disassemble or dispose of in tire 1 15 _ cD Using the Remote Controller 1 Direct the Remote Controller a...

Page 12: ...Palmcorder Disconnecting the Power Source Set the OFF ON MODE Switch O to OFF and the BATT Lever to the right _ and then slide the Battery to remove it When attaching or removing battery set OFF ON MO...

Page 13: ...g the Palmcorder 1 Pass the tip of the Shoulder Strap through the Shoulder Strap Holder on the Palmcorder and pull the Shoulder Strap 2 Fold the tip of the Shoulder Strap pass it through the Shoulder...

Page 14: ...onitor eThe Viewfinder goes off 3 Adjust the LCD Monitor angle according to the desired recording angle The LCD Monitor can rotate a maximum of 180 O from the vertical position to the upward direction...

Page 15: ...layed you cannot begin to record or play back Menus can be displayed during playback but not during recording The above operations can be carried out using the Remote Controller _ 10 To display the Me...

Page 16: ...8 Digital Effects 2 EFFECT2 _ 27 CARD SETUP Sub Menu PV DC252 PV DC252 K 9 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY _ 35 18 Title Creation CREATE TITLE _ 39 MULTI PICTURES Sub Menu t 1 Multi Picture Mode SCAN...

Page 17: ...IONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu 1 Blank Search BLANK SEARCH _ 30 2 Recording to Card RECORD TO CARD PV DC252 PV DC252 K 4 35 3 Index Search Mode INDEXJ _ 31 4 Audio Selector AUDIO _ 33 5 Audio Output...

Page 18: ...ormatting a Card CARD FORMAT I_ 41 DISPLAY SETUP Sub Menu eSame as described on page 16 OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub Menu eSame as described on page 16 Short Cut Menus of the Card Playback Mode PV DC252 PV DC2...

Page 19: ...er turned off and then connect to the AC Jack After charging for 4 hours the built in lithium battery can power the clock for approximately 3 months i AMEAA SETUP 2OqaITA_ EFFECT CArD SETUP MULTI PICT...

Page 20: ...paused Camera Search The recorded scene can be viewed by holding down the SEARCH Button _or SEARCH Button O in the Recording Pause Mode The Camera Search function is useful for finding the starting p...

Page 21: ...ome still pictures When the Button is pressed again the Digital Still Picture Mode is cancelled eWe recommend that you press the CAMERA STILL Button first at the position where you want to record the...

Page 22: ...nceling Digital Electronic image Stabilizer Set EIS on the CAMERA SETUP Sub Menu to OFF EIS function may not work when Palmcorder movement is too extreme Recording a subject with distinct horizontal o...

Page 23: ...d This function cannot be used when the Iris is set Magic Pix Function This Palmcorder automatically adjusts the shutter speed inaccordance with the amount of avaiFable light Objects can be brightly i...

Page 24: ...be recorded unnaturally at the beginning of the recording The zoom magnification differs from when it is in the Recording Pause mode and when the recording starts Wind Noise Reduction Function This fu...

Page 25: ...oo dark 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL The MNL Indication _ _ appears 2 Press the PUSH Dial repeatedly until the iris Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial to adjust the iris Adjustable...

Page 26: ...ment mode 1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to MANUAL eThe MNL Indication O appears 2 Pressthe PUSH Dial eThe AWB Indication appears 3 Rotate the PUSH Dial until the _ _ indication _ is displayed 4 Point...

Page 27: ...ite Mode eFt cords an image in black and white 13 SOLARI Solarization Mode Records an image with a painting like effect Selecting a desired digital effect Set CAMERA FUNCTIONS DIGITAL EFFECT EFFECT1 o...

Page 28: ...PHOTO SHOT Button to record on the Cassette Deleting all the captured Multi Pictures While 9 multi pictures are displayed press the MULTI Button If MANUAL has been selected press the MULTI Button aft...

Page 29: ...l_b Button 0 during playback Review Playback Press the _ Button i_ during playback If the Button is held continuously it remains as Cue Playback or Review Playback until you release it elf the Button...

Page 30: ...essing of the lira Button still pictures advance in the forward direction If either one of the Buttons is pressed continuously still pictures advance continuously one frame at a time until the Button...

Page 31: ...EX indication _ flashes for a few seconds PhotoShot Index Search 1 Set VCR FUNCTIONS PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS INDEX PHOTO 2 Press the iHH Button or the l PII Button on the Remote Controller eWith eachpresso...

Page 32: ...the SELECT Button is pressed repeatedly the Digital Effect selection changes WIPE MIX_ STROBE_ NEGA SEPIA _ MONO TRAIL SOLARI _ MOSAIC MIRROR The same setting can also be set using the DIGITAL EFFECT...

Page 33: ...ng onto a tape that was recorded with AUDIO REC on the RECORDING SETUP Sub Menu of the ICAMERA FUNCTIONS Main Menu set to 16bit the original sound is erased If you want to preserve the original sound...

Page 34: ...ading recording playback erasing moving of images the ACCESS Lamp O lights up While the ACCESS Lamp is on never attempt to pull out the Card to turn off the Palmcorder power or to switch the TAPE CARD...

Page 35: ...y 45 pictures NORMAL Normal approximately 95 pictures ECONOMY low image quality approximately t 90 pictures eThe figures vary depending on the subject being photographed NOW WRITING IlAutomatically co...

Page 36: ...MULTI Button eThe files recorded on the Memory Card are displayed in Multi Picture Mode O 2 Rotate the PUSH Dial and select a desired file eThe selected file is marked with e red frame eWhen 7 or mor...

Page 37: ...a picture other than the first one is displayed only the subsequent pictures will be copied 2 Set CARD FUNCTIONS CARD EDITING RECORD TO TAPE YES During the copying the Indication _ appears It takes ap...

Page 38: ...5 above 6 Press the MENU Button to end the setup 7 After setting SLIDE SHOW PRESET press the MENU Button 8 Press the 1_ Button The M SLIDEE Indication is displayed _ To Play Back All the Pictures Con...

Page 39: ...sh portion of the captured image is missing 3 Original color the color of the captured image sTifle in the original color in which the bright portion whitish portion of the captured image is missing 4...

Page 40: ...Card de ere the data or format the Card If it is moved back you can f _1 2 4 3_ Deleting the Files recorded on a Memory Card Using the Palmcorder you can delete the still picture files and titles rec...

Page 41: ...ng You can select the images to be printed the number of prints and other print related information DPOF setting on a Memory Card DPOF stands for Digital Pdnt Order Format and since printing data can...

Page 42: ...ter and Function indications are also copied Palmcorder 1 Insert the recorded Cassette VCR 2 Insert a blank Cassette with an erasure prevention tab Ifvarioussettings such as externalinput tape speed e...

Page 43: ...e and set the Palmcorder to the VCR Mode Recording Unit 2 Insert a Cassette to be used for dubbing and set the Palmcorder to the VCR mode Playback Unit 3 Press the 1_ Button to start playback Recordin...

Page 44: ...er Inc All produoUbrand names are trademarks or registered trademarks oi the respective holders Please refer to page 46 regarding the system requirements of USB Driver IiSoftware Installation Windows...

Page 45: ...ram to edit enhance retouch or add special effects to any image Also offers creative solutions for making greeting cards and calendars PhotoBase 3 0 Windows PhotoBase 2 0 Mac eCreate albums of image v...

Page 46: ...ee click Yes Software is not installed it Nol is clicked 4 Click OK when the Restarting Windows Dialog appears Reboot the computer to finish installing USB driver Installation continues after the comp...

Page 47: ...nect USB cable safely If US8 cable is disconnected while computer is on an error message may appear In such a case click OK and close the dialog box By following the steps below you can disconnect the...

Page 48: ...er If DVC is displayedin Other devices of Device Manager tab we recommend updating the driver by following the stepsbelow Updating driver I Select DVC in Other devices of Device Manager and click Prop...

Page 49: ...B Mass Storage Device is shown in Universal Serial Bus controllers of Device Manager tab we recommend updating the driver as described below to Panasonic DVC USB Driver IB Updating driver i Click USB...

Page 50: ...controllers of Device Manager tab we recommend updating the driver by following the steps below Updating driver 11 Select USB Mass Storage Device in Universal Serial Bus controllers of Device Manager...

Page 51: ...Ffm_t_ e_ _ 0 _ _ If you no longer need software or driver uninstall Uninstalling Application Software 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 20ouble Click AddlRemove Programs in Control Panel 3 Select...

Page 52: ...e card files Data files recorded on an SD Memory Card or a MuitiMediaCard by this Palmeorder conform with DCF Design Rules for Camera Files Systems universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electr...

Page 53: ...aSP Standard Play Mode 4 19 aLP Long Play Mode _ 19 6 Index oFor several seconds while index signals are being recorded the INDEX indication flashes 4 31 Search Number 1 _ 31 oThe figure indicates wh...

Page 54: ...39 20 Folder File Number _ 38 21 Card File Indications 1 CARD P B Mode eSLIDED Slide Show Playback P 38 oSLIDEI I Slide Show Playback Pause 4 38 eM SLIDE_ Manual Slide Show P ayback 4 35 M SLIDEI I M...

Page 55: ...13 LOW BATTERY The Battery is low Recharge it 12 _ The internal fithium battery is low _ 19 END TAPE END The tape ended during recording REMOTE CHECK REMOTE MODE Wrong Remote Controller Mode has been...

Page 56: ...hear a click This is the sound of the iris closing and not an indication of malfunction If you record still pictures in Progressive PhotoShot TM Mode when your Palmcorder is set to Program AE the bri...

Page 57: ...nes may not be able to be made brighter to a satisfactory degree Spotlight Mode With this Mode recorded images may turn out to be extremely dark elf the recording subject is extremely bright its recor...

Page 58: ...You cannot use the Mirror Mode of Digital Effects and the Playback Zoom Functions simultaneously During the Playback Zoom Function the Variable Speed Search Function cannot be used with the Remote Co...

Page 59: ...t from 5 to 99 seconds Perform the Slide Show Settings with your own Palmcorder Depending on the File size playback may take longer than the set time When performing the Slide Show after the Titles ar...

Page 60: ...when inserting and removing the Cassette Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto the Palmcorder If the Palmcorder is sprayed with such chemicals the Palmcorder body may deform and the sur...

Page 61: ...Steps 1 to 3 Do not use the Head Cleaner 3 times or more consecutively Notes Do not rewind every time you use the Head Cleaner Rewind only when the tape reaches the end and then use it again from the...

Page 62: ...r subject it to vibration or impact Do not reave the Card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated Do not...

Page 63: ...bluish er reddish hue To minimize the effect of light on the subiect s color White Balance Adjustment becomes necessary White Balance Adjustment White Balance Adjustment recognizes the coLerof light...

Page 64: ...ignal InpuVOutput Transfer rate max 115 kbps RS 232 output terminal for transfer from tape PhotoVu Link software and RS 232C cable optional PV DRS2 Card reader writer function USB 2 0 compliant max 12...

Page 65: ...K For Canada PV H150 USA only _ Carrying Case PV H210 USA only _ _ Leather Carrying Case RP SD064BPPA _ 64 MB SD Memory Card l_ 32 MB SD Memory Card RP SD032BPPA RP SD016BPPA _ 16 MB SD Memory Card B...

Page 66: ...Check or Money Order to PANASONIC ACCESSORIES Please do not send cash 4 Shipping information UPS delivery requires complete street address Ship To Mr Mrs Ms First Last Phone Day Street Address Night...

Page 67: ...erating time of the Battery becomes shoder elias the Battery worn out If the operating time is stilltoo short even after the Battery is fully charged the Battery has worn out The Battery cannot be cha...

Page 68: ...USH Dial to adjust the volume Different sounds are reproduced at the same time AUDIO on the PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Sub Menu of the VCR FUNCTIONS Main Menu has been set to MIX As a result the original soun...

Page 69: ...of purchase Failure to due so wilt delay your repair To further speed your repair please provide an explanation of what wrong with the unit and any symptom it is exhibiting Mail this completed form an...

Page 70: ...call Panasonic Sales Company 787 750 4300 or fax 787 768 2910 In Home service if applicable requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include remo...

Page 71: ...press Check Centralized Factory Servicenter Panasonic Services Company MAIL TO 1705 N Randall Road Elgin tL 60123 7847 Attention Camcorder Repair Please carefully pack and ship prepaid and insured to...

Page 72: ...ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES rn certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warra...

Page 73: ...n 21 Manual Focus 25 Memory Card 34 Memory Stop Function 63 Menu Screen t5 Microphone 21 58 Mirror Mode Digital Effect 27 32 Mix Mode 27 32 Mosaic Mode 27 32 Multi Picture Mode 28 m N Negative Mode 27...