Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-DV953 Operating Instructions Manual

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Panasonic Digital Palmcorder PV-DV953 Operating Instructions Manual Manual pdf 7 page image

7ContentsBefore UsingStandard Accessories ......................................................... 8Quick Guide......................................................................... 9To View the Playback Picture.............................................. 9Controls and Components................................................. 10Remote Controller ............................................................. 12Power Supply .................................................................... 14Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 14Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strap ......................................... 15Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 16Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 16Turning on/off the Palmcorder and Selecting Modes ........ 17Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 17Using the LCD Monitor ...................................................... 17Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 18List of Menus ..................................................................... 19Setting Date and Time....................................................... 23Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 23LP Mode ............................................................................ 23Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 23CAMERA ModeRecording .......................................................................... 24PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette ........................ 25Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 26Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 26Optical Image Stabilizer Function...................................... 27Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 27Cinema Function and Wide Function ................................ 28Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 28MagicPix Function ............................................................. 28Wind Noise Reduction Function ........................................ 29Recording in Special Situations (Program AE).................. 29Recording with a Fixed Brightness(AE Lock Function) ........................................................ 29Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 30Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .................................. 30Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 30Recording in Natural Colors (White Balance).................... 31Adjusting White Balance Manually .................................... 31Advanced Functions.......................................................... 32Using the Auto Pop-up Flash ............................................ 33Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 34VCR ModePlaying Back...................................................................... 36Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 36Slow Motion Playback ....................................................... 37Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 37Finding the End of a Recording(Blank Search Function) ................................................ 37Index Search Functions..................................................... 38Playback Zoom Function................................................... 39Playback Digital Effect Functions ...................................... 39Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 41Audio Dubbing................................................................... 41Special FeaturesUsing a Memory Card........................................................ 42Recording on the Memory Card......................................... 42Playing Back Files from the Memory Card ........................ 45Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette ....... 46Slide Show......................................................................... 47Creating a Title .................................................................. 48Inserting a Title .................................................................. 48Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from AccidentalErasure (File Lock)......................................................... 49Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card................ 49Formatting a Memory Card................................................ 50DPOF Setting..................................................................... 50Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette(Dubbing) ....................................................................... 51Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette to yourDV Cassette................................................................... 51Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment(Dubbing) ....................................................................... 52Using the Software with a Computer ................................. 53Using USB Driver............................................................... 53Installing USB Driver.......................................................... 54Connecting Computer and Palmcorder ............................. 55Using as a Web Camera.................................................... 56Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE......................................... 58Using the G.726 Audio Decoder ........................................ 59Using the ArcSoft Software................................................ 60To disconnect USB cable safely......................................... 62If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall) ........... 62Notes ................................................................................. 63OthersIndications.......................................................................... 64Warning/Alarm Indications................................................. 66Notes & Precautions .......................................................... 67Cautions for Use ................................................................ 73Explanation of Terms......................................................... 76Specifications..................................................................... 77Palmcorder Accessory System.......................................... 78Palmcorder Accessory Order Form(For USA Customers) .................................................... 79Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)....... 80Request for Service Notice ................................................ 82Limited Warranty (For USA Customers) ............................ 83Customer Services Directory ............................................. 84Warranty (For Canadian Customers)................................. 85Index .................................................................................. 86Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápido.................................. 87