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Panasonic Digital Palmcoder PalmSight PV-DV100 Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Digital Palmcoder PalmSight PV-DV100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Digital Video Camcorder
O_erating Instructions
ao e, N o,PV-DV100
Before attempting
to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these
instructions thoroughly.
Spanish Quick Use Guide is included.
Guia para r6pida consulta en espaSol estd incluida.
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  • Page 1 Panasonic o Digital PallTi(:opdcr" Pain)Sight" Digital Video Camcorder O_erating Instructions ao e, N o,PV-DV100 Before attempting to connect, operate or adjust this product, please read these instructions thoroughly. Spanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guia para r6pida consulta en espaSol estd incluida.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 a[_-_-i [_j i[_l _da[:to._, i | i q[o] ni_1 WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE, Your M,n,i}_"Palmcorder is designed to record and play back in Standard Play (SP) mode and Long (LP) mode. It is recommended that only cassette tapes that have been tested and inspected...
  • Page 4 1. Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating 11. Grounding or Poladzalion-- This video unit may be instructions should be read before the unit is equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC operated _A_ternatiegCurrent) l ine plug/a plug having one blade wider than the other) or 3-wire grounding type 2, Relain instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  • Page 5 15. Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should b If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the video unit. not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can if the video unit has been exposed to rain or water fall into such power lines or circuits, When irrstalling d If the video unit does not operate normally...
  • Page 6 Things You Should Know ....... :................Important Safeguards ......................Precautions ......................... Quick Guide ......................... Supplying Power ......................... Cassette Information ......................Color Enhancement Light (Optional) ................Attaching the Shoulder Strap .................... Setting the Clock ....................... Using the Palmcorder Menu ..................... MENU OSD ........................Electronic Viewfinder/LCD Monitor...
  • Page 7 Before you begin... • Charge the Battery (page 9). Tilt Viewfinder upward. Protection Film j._J ° Remove the Protection Film before use. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. Set POWER Switch to VCR or CAMERA. Slide TAPE EJECT Switch...
  • Page 8 Adjust the Vision Adjustment When the LCD monitor is fully open, the Control to your eyesight. Viewfinder automatically turns OFE =inder Set POWER Switch 180 ° to CAMERA. LCD Monitor- Protection Film • Remove the Protection Film before use. Press RECORD/PAUSE Button Press LCD-OPEN Button...
  • Page 9 Connect and plug in the Cable as shown. • POWER Lamp will light. Attach the battery as shown to charge. • Charge lamps on the AC Adaptor will flash and then turn sotid red to indicate current charge level. When POWER all 3 lamps are constantly on, the...
  • Page 10 Tilt Viewfinder upward. Insert the Battery and slide it down until it locks with a click. To remove Battery: Slide the Battery upward while sliding the BATTERY RELEASE. BATTERY RELEASE Switch Caution: To avoid damage to the Battery: • Do not drop or jar the Battery. •...
  • Page 11 Slide the Batteryupwardwhilesliding BATTERY RELEASE to remove the Battery (page 10). BATTERY RELEASE Switch Insert the DC Cable into the DC IN Terminal. Connect the other end of the DC Cable to the AC Adaptor as shown. Plug in the AC Adaptor. •...
  • Page 12 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 10, 11). Slide TAPE EJECT to open the TAPE Cassette Compartment Cover. EJECT Switch_ PUSH TO Insert a cassette with its window side CLOSE mark facing up. Cassette Compartment Press PUSH TO CLOSE mark to Cover...
  • Page 13 Use only those tapes having the ',_'"'1)_" l ogo indicating the 6.35mm digital standard. Cassette type Record Speed/Playback time 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.
  • Page 14 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source To brighten the natural colors in a scene. (pages 10, 11). • Set POWER to CAMERA. Built-in Light Mount Slide Light into the Built-in Light Mount. Be sure it locks into place. Press LIGHT ON.
  • Page 15 Undo the two strap ends from their buckles, Remove the buckles from one end of the strap. • Thread the strap (with no buckle) through the Light Holder so that it faces outward. Then reinsert the buckle. Thread the strap ends through Strap Attachment Rings.
  • Page 16 Insert the Light into the Light Holder for Storage. To remote the Light, press LIGHT LIGHT RELEASE RELEASE and slide Light out from the Button holder. Light Holder Adjust the length ol the Hand Strap to the size of your hand as illustrated. Hand Strap Attaching the Lens Cap Cord to the Hand...
  • Page 17 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source The date and time is calculated, including (pages 10, 11). leap year, up to DEC 31 2089. • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR Press MENU to display the Camera JOG KEY VCR mode menu screen (page 19).
  • Page 18 The Palmcorder features two menu Displaying the MENU displays: one for CAMERA mode Before you begin... (recording) and the other for VCR mode • Conr_ect the Palmcorder to a power source (Playback) (pages 19-23). (pages 10, 11 ). • Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. •...
  • Page 19 VCR MENU CAMERAMENU 1 : PLAY FUNCTION 1 : D, FUNCTION 2 : REC MODE 2 : ADJUST 3 : PLAY MODE 3 : REC MODE 4 : DISPLAY SETTING 4 : SET-UP 5 : LCD SETTING 5 : DISPLAY SETTING 6 : LCD SETTING VCR MENU...
  • Page 20 CAMERA FUNCTION CAMERA FUNCTION D, FUNCTION €OFF MIRROR • DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 44) STROBE MOSAIC To select one of the 9 digital tunctions. SLIM TRAIL STRETCH Setting to OFF cancels the previously GAIN - UP selected digital function. WIPE CAMERA ADJUST CAMERA ADJUST...
  • Page 21 SHUTTER (page 41) DATE/TIME (page 25) To display the date and time on the When set to ON, still pictures taken in screen. the Photo Shot mode are recorded with a visual shutter effect and click • CLOCK-SET (page 17) sound.
  • Page 22 VCR PLAY FUNCTION VCR PLAY FUNCTION DIGITAL FUNCTION (page 44) D. FUNCTION OOFF MIRROR To select one of the 6 digital functions. STROBE MOSAIC Setting to OFF cancels the previously SLIM TRAIL selected digital function. STRETCH D. EFFECT OOFF SEPIA D.
  • Page 23 REMOTE (page 32) 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. • B.SEARCH (Blank Search) (page 31) Select ON to go directly to a blank portion of the tape, DISPLAY SETTING...
  • Page 24 Here are some of the basic indications which will appear on the Palmcorder EVF and LCD Monitor. All indications except, the Date and Time, will NOT be recorded onto the tape. _-][]10 h 0 0 m 0 0 s 0 0_ -t_Z__Qj_aS] W_ R N I N GI [÷}l IVOLUME...
  • Page 25 --k, 10h00mO0s0 --m, n, o, p _tWA R N I N_ [÷]1 I III-- -- -- -_/VOLUME __j12:34:s6"M 2000 Tape Mode Indications g. Volume Display (page 33) The volume bar appears when the Recording. volume of the built-in speaker is being PHOTO PhotoShot Recording.
  • Page 26 The following warning displays appear in the EVF and the LCD monitor. _,÷, TAPE NOT cassette inserted, 7 " will flash and "TAPE NOT INSERTED f the Palmcorder is in CAMERA mode without a INSERTED" will appear for 5 seconds. Recording will not start.
  • Page 27 When an AUDIO DUB is attempted on a pre-recorded LP tape, "CANNOT REC LP-MODE" will appear for 5 CANNOT REC LP-MODE seconds. If excessive moisture condenses in the unit, -WARNING "WARNING" will flash, "DEW DETECTED" will /Jp_\ DEW DETECTED appear, and the Palmcorder will automatically turn...
  • Page 28 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 10, 11). • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (page 13). Remove the lens cap and clip it to the hook TALLY LED Lights during recording. Set POWER to CAMERA. •...
  • Page 29 Before you begin... • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor (pages 10, 11). can be used while recording. • Insert a cassette with record tab closed (page 13). Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD monitor.
  • Page 30 To playback the final few seconds of the. Press EDIT SEARCH briefly in the last recorded scene in the Recording recording Pause Mode. Pause Mode. The [CHK] indication appears. EDIT After checking, the Movie Camera returns SEARCH to the Recording Pause Mode.
  • Page 31 Set the POWER to VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. You can go directly to a blank portion of • Be sure POWER is fully turned to tape and start recording exactly where you VCR position• left off. Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen.
  • Page 32 Set the POWER to VCR or CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. • Be sure POWER is fully turned to You can control any two Panasonic Digital VCR or CAMERA position. Video Camcorder with one Remote control (Optional, page 58). In order for the remote...
  • Page 33 Before you begin... You can also use the LCD monitor to playback your recording. • Connect the Palmcorder to a power source (pages 10, 11). VOLUME • Insert a recorded cassette. • Set Power to VCR. Press LCD-OPEN to unlock the LCD LCD-OPE_ Button monitor...
  • Page 34 / Rapid Visual Search ) During playback, hold down FAST (Sound is muted during all special effects) FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/ SEARCH. The search will continue for as long as the button is held down. PLAY PAUSE Press FAST FORWARD/SEARCH or REWIND/SEARCH once for a continuous rapid visual search.
  • Page 35 (Soundis Mutedduringall specialeffects) Variable Speed Search 1 PLAYButton Press PLAY to start playback. Press PLAY again. Rotate the JOG KEY to adjust the playback speed. • Rotate JOG KEY downward forward playback. • Rotate JOG KEY upward for reverse playback. JOG KEY To return to normal playback: Press PLAY, Playback...
  • Page 36 I Frame by Frame Advance 1 Optional Remote Control Only (page 58) (Sound is Muted during all special effects) Press PAUSE during playback. PLAY PAUSE Button Button Press I1_ SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame advance. Press _11SLOW/F.ADV to do a frame by frame reverse.
  • Page 37 • Be sure POWER is fully turned to VCR position. Press MENU to display the VCR mode menu screen. Rotate JOG KEY to select Panasonic c*.co¢=_. . then press JOG KEY to display the VCR PLAY MODE menu s_o_ pAusl screen.
  • Page 38 _TV with AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks. ) Set POWER to CAMERA. You can now view what the Palmcorder is recording on your TV. Or, to playback a tape, set POWER to VCR. You can now playback a recorded tape on your TV. Turn your TV ON and set it to LINE INPUT or S-VIDEO.
  • Page 39 Camera mode 1 Set POWER to CAMERA. The feature helps to compensate for any • The POWER lamp lights red. unitentional hand or body movement. It can • Be sure POWER is fully turned to be used in both the Recording CAMERA position.
  • Page 40 You can gradually zoom in for close ups or Camera mode zoom out for wide angle shots. Zoom slowly : By lightly pressing the "T" Set POWER to CAMERA. (Telephoto) or the "W" • The POWER lamp lights red. (Wide Angle) side of the •...
  • Page 41 Before you begin... • Set POWERto CAMERA. Usethis featureto recorda sevensecond (approx.)still imagefromthe current camerapicture.Audiois also recordedfor on the spot narration. O r, you can add Press PHOTOSHOT in Record/Pause narrationlater with the Audio Dubbing mode. "PHOTO" will appear in the featureto makean interestingslide show, etc.
  • Page 42 Set POWER to CAMERA. Auto White Balance automatically • The POWER lamp lights red. maintains optimum color balance in most • Be sure POWER is fully turned to lighting conditions. However, when using CAMERA position. Digital Functions, etc., you may get better Press MENU to display the menu results using the manual...
  • Page 43 Set POWER to CAMERA. • The POWER lamp lights red. The Auto Exposure feature can be used to • Be sure POWER is fully turned to make quality recordings in a variety CAMERA position. scene ;ituations. Press MENU to display the menu screen.
  • Page 44 Set POWER to CAMERA or VCR. • The POWER lamp lights red. Use the following features to add interest • Be sure POWER is fully turned to and professionalism to your recordings CAMERA or VCR position. playback. Select from eleven special effects.
  • Page 45 The Palmcorder automatically adjusts the focus over the entire zoom range. Use Manual Focus (MF) when recording • a subject through glass. • a bright, flat subject such as a white wall. • a scene where the subject is far from the •...
  • Page 46 This feature allows you to make smoother scene transitions for a more professional look. Fade Starting the first scene with " fade in" is very effective. In Record/Pause mode, hold down FADE until the picture fade out, Then, press RECORD/PAUSE to start recording.
  • Page 47 Before you begin... • Connect the Camcorder to a power source To record high speed motion (e.g. tennis (pages 10, 11). stroke) for improved STILL or SLOW • Set POWER Switch to CAMERA. MOTION playback, when watching • Insert a cassette with record tab (page 13). tape on this Camcorder.
  • Page 48 Press A.DUB on this unit (for three seconds) or the remote control (optional, page 58) to put the Panasonic Palmcorder in the Audio Dub mode. ,, =©, © o "A.DUB" flashes in the EVF or the A.DUB LCD monitor.
  • Page 49 PAUSEButton Press PAUSE to start Audio Dubbing. • Connect Palmcorder to TV in order to monitor the sound (page 38). A-DUB] To listen to the desired audio sound, set Only NTSC (National Television Standards the AUDIO setting of the VCR mode MENU Committee) recorded tapes can be audio...
  • Page 50 Before you begin... • Connect both Palmcorder and VCR to their power sources • Connect the Palmcorder to a VCR as illustratedbelow Source • Turn ON both units. (Playing) • Set the recording VCR's Input Signal Palmcorder Selector to LINE. •...
  • Page 51 Before you begin... - • Connect both Palmcorders to their power sources. High quality digital-to-digital copyingcan • Connect the two Palmcorders using the DV be accomplished if both Palmcorders interface cable (4-pin to 4-pin). incorporate the digitalin/out IEEE 1394 • Turn both Palmcorders ON. interface(DV interfacecableis not supplied).
  • Page 52 I',Zlll_,],t,[_,_i [,],i,,,liiH elvJm t:A] _[,_:[t,_"1_ F.II I;I =11 k_ A live image (;an be transferred directly to your PC (Personal Computer) via a DV interface Cable (not supplied) using products and software from Digital Origin (formerly Radius) or Canopus. Using these products allows you to capture live images onto your PC, edit the captured image, etc.
  • Page 53 An image stored in the DV Tape can be transferred to your PC (Personal Computer). • IBM PC/AT or compatible. • 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy disk drive • Intel® Pentium ® Processor (for installation). • Microsoft Windows ® 95 or Windows ® 98 •...
  • Page 54 Before you begin... • Your PC is in the power on mode• Turn on PC (Personal computer) start up Windows, Insert PHOTOVU LINK DRIVER Disk (Windows 95/98) into a floppy disk drive. Click on Start, then "Run..." Type in "a:\setup.exe" and click OK.
  • Page 55 . Insert the Tape (page 7) • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 53). • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorcler POWER to VCR. Click on Start, "Programs", "panasonic", then "PHOTOVU LINK". "PHOTOVU LINK" is opened. • COM Port and Baudrate are automatically selected•...
  • Page 56 Before you begin... • insert the Tape (page 7). Pictures captured with Camcorder • Make Camcorder-PC connections (page 53). be transferred to your PC. • Turn your PC on. • Set Camcorder POWER to VCR. Repeat step 1 and 2 on page 55 to run the Software.
  • Page 57 You can print out images by using a digital Photo Printer (Optional). Before you begin.°. • Connect both Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer to their power sources. • Connect the Palmcorder and Digital Photo Printer using a A/V cable (supplied) S-Video Cable (not supplied).
  • Page 58 Accessory Figure Description Price AC Adaptor with AC $140.00 PV-DAC10 Cable and DC Cable CGR-D120A/1B 800mAH / 1 h 15 min $60.00 (Same Battery Pack PV-DBP8/DBP8A CGR-D220A/1B 1600mAH / 2 h 50 min (Same as PV- $100.00 Battery Pack DBP9/DBP9A) 5300mAH / 9 h CGR-D815A/1B...
  • Page 59 ANY OF OUR OMNIMOVlE/PALMCORDER ACCESSORIES YOU CAN DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: VISIT YOUR LOCAL PANASONIC DEALER CALL PANASONIC'S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY...
  • Page 60 Turn the Eyepiece counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn. Pull the Eyepiece free. Remove any lint or dust particles with a soft clean cloth being careful not to scratch the glass surfaces. To re-install the Eyepiece Line up the marks on the Eyepiece with the grooves inside the EVF shatt and attach.
  • Page 61 Your Palmcorder has been designed for normal scene illumination of 150 footcandles (1500 Ix) However, the Palmcorder may be used at F1:1 6, if illumination is more than 05 footcandles (5 Ix) The table below shows the color temperature for reference PALMCORDER NATURAL LIGHT KELVINCOLOR ARTIFICIAL...
  • Page 62 Power Source: Digital Video Camera: 7.2 V DC (Battery) 7.8 V DC (AC Adaptor) AC Adaptor: 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Battery: Lithium-Ion Type DC 7.2 V Power Consumption: Digital Video Camera: 7.2 V DC 6.5 W (Max. 9.5 W) AC Adaptor: 18 W I W (when not in use.) Video Signal:...
  • Page 63 Please contact your nearest Panasonic Service Center. An alternate solution is to obtain a head cleaning cassette. Please use Panasonic cleaning cassette (AY-DVMCL). Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Excessive use of the cleaning cassette could shorten head life.
  • Page 64 If you have a problem with your Palmcorder, it may be something you can correct yourself. Check the list below for symptoms and corrections. Symptom Correction No picture in the EVF or LCD Monitor ... • Make sure the Power Source is connected. (pp.
  • Page 65 Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705 N. Randall Road Elgin, IL. 60123-7847 Attn: Camcorder Repair...
  • Page 66 BACK LIGHT Button D.ZOOM Button page 46 page 40 EIS Button page 39 FADE Button page A.DUB Button page Built-in Twin Capsule Microphone System Lens -TALLY pages 16, 28 page Remote Sensor page 31 PHOTOSHOT Button LIGHT Terminal S Jack TAPE EJE! page 41...
  • Page 67 Electronic Viewfinder JOG KEY POWER ZOOM (EVF) pages 17, 18 Button VOLUME pages 7, 8, 24, 25, 26, 27 pages 40, 45 Menu Button_ pages 17, 18 Battery Release- Button POWER Lamp pages 10, 11 page 28 Shoulder Stra Attachment Ring page POWER Switch...
  • Page 68 PAUSE Button pages 49, 50, 51 PLAY Button STOP Button pages 8, 33 pages 8, 33 REC Button pages 50, 51 REW Button FF Button pages 8, 33 page 34 ::_- _:::__-- Tripod Receptacle ..: -- ..Manua Focus_j Control Wheel ___¢c'...
  • Page 69 DATE/TIME Button PHOTOSHOT Button pages 25, 31 pages 31, 41 Button DISPLAY ON TV Button pages 28, 31 pages 31, 38 POWER ZOOM Switch A.DUB Button pages 31, 48 pages 31, 40 SPKR VOL +l- pages 31, 33 COUNTER/TC Button DATE/ pHOTO RECI...
  • Page 70 Center. Carry-in or mail-in service in Puerto Rico can be obtained during the warrantyperiod by calling the Panasonic Sales Company telephone number listed in the Service Center Directory. IThis warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of the date of the original purchase _srequires before warranty service is rendered.
  • Page 71 1-800-332-5368 (Customer Orders Only) Panasonic Service Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (6 am to 5 pm Monday - Friday; 6 am to 10:30 am Saturday; PST) (Visa, Master Card, Discover Card, American Express, Check) r'.t'_;[r_l;fqt_.n_l Centralized Factory Service...
  • Page 72 AC Adaptor 2, 9, 11, 58, 68 Edit Search Accessories (Optional) Erase Protection Accessories (Supplied) EVF/LCD Monitor Indications Audio/Video Cable 2, 38, 50 24, 25, 26, 27 Audio/Video Fade In/Out Auto Focus Fade In/Out Backlight Battery Charging Confirmation Marker Hand Strap Battery Pack 2, 7, 9, 10, 58 High Speed Shutter...