Panasonic PVGS50K Instructions d'exploitation

RSpanish Quick Use Guide is included. Guía para rápida consulta en español está incluida. LSQT0672AFor USA assistance, please call: 1-800-21

10K2KC4CB00009CR2025N2QAEC000003N2QCBD000030CGA-DU07VYF28871)2)3)6)5)4)PV-DAC137)K2KC4CB00008Before UsingStandard AccessoriesIllustrated on the left a

100Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions)If you are experiencing one of the following problems with your Digital Palmcorder, it may be som

101Audio dubbing cannot be performed. ≥Is the accidental erasure protection tab on the Cassette open? If it is open (set to [SAVE]), recording cannot

102The original sound was erased when audio dubbing was performed.If you perform audio dubbing on a recording done in [16bit] Mode, the original sound

103Request for Service Notice (USA Only)Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company 1705

104Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)Panasonic/Quasar Video Products Limited Warranty ProductCamcorderDVD/VCR Deck,A/V Mixer TV/VCR, TV/DVD,TV/DVD/V

105Customer Services DirectoryService in Canada: As per Sevicenter listed in Canadian warranty information on page 106.For Product Information, Operat

106Warranty (For Canadian Customers)Panasonic Canada Inc.5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTYPanasonic

107Indexª AAC Adaptor ...18ArcSoft ...

108ª SSD Memory Card ... 78Self-Recording ... 29Sepia Mo

109Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía española para el uso rápidoª Para iniciar1Una la batería al adaptador de CA y cárguela.≥Dado que la batería no se carg

118) Shoulder Strap (l 20)9) SD Memory Card (l 78)10) CD-ROM:USB Driver for Panasonic DVC (l 68)DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE (l 73)G.726 Audio Decoder (l 74)ArcS

110ª Utilización de la tarjetaAntes de insertar la tarjeta, asegúrese de apagar la videocámara.1 Desplace la palanca [OPEN] para abrir la tapa del com

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LSQT0672AS0203Nm0 (9500 A)Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of AmericaDivision of Matsushita Electri

12Quick Guide1 Charge the Battery. (l 18)≥Connect the AC Cable to the AC Adaptor and plug it into the AC Wall Outlet.≥Attach the Battery to the AC Ada

13Controls and Components1) LCD Monitor (l 21, 95)...

1426) Quick Start Recording Button [QUICK START] (l 29)27) Quick Start Recording Lamp (l 29)28) Recording Start/Stop Button (l 28, 55)29) Off/On Mode

15Remote ControllerUsing the wireless Remote Controller that is supplied with the Palmcorder, most of the Palmcorder functions can be operated from a

16ª MagicWire Remote Control with Narration MicThis controller allows the scene to be shot in various angles, high to low and is also convenient when

17ZOOMINDEX INDEXSELECTSTORESTOPKL∫OSDCOUNTERV/REWSTILL ADVOFF/ONP.B.DIGITALDATE/TIMERESET TITLE TWsVOL r¥RECMULTI/P-IN-PPHOTOSHOTSTART/STOPA.DUBPLAYP

18OFFONMODEPUSHBATT211321Power Supplyª Using the AC Adaptor1Insert the battery-shaped connector of the DC Cable into the Battery Holder on the Palmcor

191432113245Lens Cap and Easy-Grip Strapª Attach the Lens CapTo protect the Lens surface, attach the Lens Cap.1 Pass one end of the Lens Cap Cord thro

2Things You Should KnowThank you for choosing Panasonic! You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. U

20Attaching the Shoulder StrapWe recommend that you attach the Shoulder Strap before going outdoors to record so as to avoid dropping the Palmcorder.1

213 180x4 90x321OFFONMODE1221Using the ViewfinderBefore using the Viewfinder, adjust the field of view so that the displays inside the Viewfinder beco

22Using the Menu ScreenTo facilitate the selection of a desired function or setting, this Palmcorder displays various function settings on menus.1 Pre

23List of MenusThe illustrations of the Menus are for explanation purposes only, and they are different from the actual Menus.Camera Mode Main-Menu [C

24[DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu24) Date and Time Indication [DATE/TIME] (l 83)25) Counter Display Mode [C.DISPLAY] (l 83)26) Counter Reset [C.RESET] (l 96)

25VCR Mode Main-Menu [VCR FUNCTIONS][PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS] Sub-Menu1) Blank Search [BLANK SEARCH] (l 45)2) Recording to Card [RECORD TO CARD] (l 54)3) I

26Card Playback Mode Main-Menu [CARD FUNCTIONS][DELETE CARD FILE] Sub-Menu1) Selecting and deleting a File [DELETE FILE BY SELECTION] (l 64)2) Deletin

27CLOCK SETPUSH MENU TO RETURNYEAR :2003MONTH :OCTDAY :20HOUR : 8PMMINUTE:461, 3 1, 2MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRIS12 12bit 16bitRE

28CAMERA ModeRecording1 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [ON].≥The [CAMERA] Lamp lights up. 12Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector towards [TAPE].3

293°xREC12ª To add a Sound while RecordingWith the supplied MagicWire Remote Control with Narration Mic connected to the [REMOTE] Jack, you can add a

3FCC Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes

30PHOTOPHOTOPHOTOPHOTO112TAPECARDCARDMODEPHOTOSHOTSTILL2Self-timer RecordingWhen you set the self-timer, the still pictures are automatically taken af

311tWT5tWT10tWZ.MICT11WT25tWTD.ZOOM12WTMENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISZoom In/Out FunctionsThe Zoom Function can be used to record objects

32EIS112MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISPHOTOSHOT1, 322FADEPHOTOSHOT12Digital Electronic Image Stabilizer FunctionIf you are recording in un

33CINEMA1MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRIS1ª1BACKLIGHT1Cinema FunctionThis function is for recording in a cinema-like wide screen.1 Set [CAME

34MagicPix FunctionThis function allows you to record color images brightly in a dark place without using a light.1 Press the [MAGICPIX] Button until

351324521MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISAUTOMANUALFOCUSRecording in Special Situations (Program AE)Select optimal automatic exposures under

36Manual Shutter Speed AdjustmentUseful for recording fast-moving subjects.1 Set the Mode Selector Switch to [MANUAL].≥The [MNL] Indication 1 appears.

37Manual Focus AdjustmentFocus can be adjusted manually for recording in a situation where auto focus may not function well.1 Set the Mode Selector Sw

38Adjusting White Balance ManuallyWhen the Auto White Balance Adjustment function does not operate suitably under the existing light conditions, use t

39Digital Effect FunctionsThis Palmcorder is equipped with digital effect functions that add special effects to the scene.Digital Effects 1 [EFFECT1]1

4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1) Read these instructions.2) Keep these instructions.3) Heed all warnings.4) Follow all instructions.5) Do not use this

4012341, 24MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISPHOTOSHOT4MULTIP-IN-P3ª Wipe Mode and Mix ModeWipe Mode:Like a curtain being pulled, the still pi

41ª Multi-Picture ModeStrobe Multi-Picture Mode 1:You can capture and record 9 consecutive small still pictures.Manual Multi-Picture Mode 2:You can ma

42VCR ModePlaying BackThe recorded scene can be played back immediately after recording.1 Rotate the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch and set the Palmcorder in th

43Finding a Scene You Want to Play Backª Cue/Review PlaybackCue Playback APress the [5] Button 1 during playback.Review Playback BPress the [6] Button

44Slow Motion PlaybackThis Palmcorder can play back at a slow speed.1 Press the [1] Button.2 Press the [E] Button or the [D] Button on the Remote Cont

45BLANK11MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISFinding the End of a Recording (Blank Search Function)The Blank Search Function helps you to locate

46Index Search FunctionsTo facilitate searching of desired scene, this Palmcorder automatically records index signals during recording, as explained i

47Playback Digital Effect FunctionsDuring playback, special Digital Effects can be added to the Recording. The digital effects that may be applied in

48ª Playing Back with Multi-Picture Mode Strobe Multi-Picture Mode [STROBE] 1:You can capture 9 consecutive still pictures from playback images.Manual

49PUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISZOOMINDEX INDEXSELECTSTORESTOPKL∫OSDCOUNTERV/REWSTILL ADVDATE/TIMERESET TITLE TWsVOL r¥RECMULTI/P-IN-PPHOTOSHO

5PrecautionsUSE & LOCATION≥TO AVOID SHOCK HAZARD ... Your Palmcorder and power supply should not be exposed to rain or moisture. Do not connect th

50Audio DubbingYou can add music or narration to the recorded Cassette.≥If you perform audio dubbing onto a tape that was recorded with [AUDIO REC] on

51Special FeaturesUsing a Memory CardAn SD Memory Card or MultiMediaCard can be used to record files or play back files.≥Use a genuine SD Memory Card

52Recording on the Memory Card3 kinds of data can be recorded by selecting with the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector. When recording a still picture, sl

531TAPECARDCARDMODE23PHOTOSHOTMENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISH1Recording from other equipment (CAMERA Mode)1 Set [CAMERA FUNCTIONS] or [VCR

54STILL1NOW WRITING;TAPECARD%12MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISR:0h20mVOICE1, 23TAPECARDCARDMODEª Automatically copying still pictures recor

55ª Recording Moving Pictures (MPEG4)You can record moving pictures on a Memory Card for e-mailing. The recorded data can be also played back on a com

561CARD CONTENTSPICTUREMPEG4VOICE1CAMERAVCRCARDPBOFFONMODE2TAPECARDCARDMODE3SEARCH SEARCHBACKLIGHTFADEMAGICPIX STILLPlaying Back Files from the Memory

57MPEG4VOICE100-0012SEARCH SEARCHBACKLIGHTFADEMAGICPIX STILL1230h00m00sMOL001.ASFNo.123231Nª Playing back Voice recordings1: Playing back5: (Stop Mode

58ª To Select a Desired File and Play it BackAfter setting the Palmcorder to the Card Playback Mode (l 56)...1 Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selec

591NOW RECORDINGREC321TAPECARDCARDMODEMENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISPHOTOSHOTCopying Pictures from a Memory Card to a CassetteAfter settin

6Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.End User License Agreement (for USB Driver, SD Viewer and DV STUDIO)You (“Licensee”) ar

60SLIDE5SLIDE6EDITPUSH MENU TO RETURNNo.59SECNo.59SEC213M.SLIDE41, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 71, 2, 3MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISBACKLIGHT8Slide Sh

61Creating a TitleYou can create a title and record on a Memory Card.1 Camera Mode: Slide the [TAPE/CARD/CARD MODE] Selector to [CARD MODE] until the

62Inserting a TitleYou can select one of your original titles and display it. (It can be displayed in Camera Mode, VCR Mode, and Card Playback Mode.)1

63Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental Erasure (File Lock) Precious files recorded on a Memory Card can be locked to prevent accident

641, 2, 41, 23PHOTOSHOTMENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISDeleting the Files Recorded on a Memory CardUsing the Palmcorder, you can delete the

651NOW FORMATTING1, 2MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B / SHUTTER / IRISDPOF SETTING(PRINT QUANTITY)PUSH MENU TO EXIT21, 2, 3, 4, 5MENUPUSHMF / VOL / JOGW.B /

66Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS or VHS Cassette (Dubbing)After connecting the Palmcorder and the S-Video, Video and Audio Input Jacks A of the

67Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment (Dubbing) By connecting this Palmcorder with other digital video equipment (such as another Palmc

68Using the Software with a ComputerAn image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your Personal Computer.ª Software Installation (Windows)1

69Installing USB DriverPlease install USB Driver first before connecting the Palmcorder to your Personal Computer with the USB Connection Cable.1 Turn

7Before opening the CD-ROM package, please read the following.G.726 Audio Decoder End User License AgreementYOU SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING TE

70Connecting Computer and PalmcorderInstall USB Driver before connecting.Never connect the USB Connecting Cable until the USB Driver is installed.Befo

71Using as a Web CameraIf the Palmcorder is connected to your personal computer, you can send video from the Palmcorder to the other parties via the n

72≥If the Palmcorder is used as a Web Camera, the quality of the video to be exchanged will depend on the Internet connection status.≥If the USB Conne

73Using the DV STUDIO 3.1E-SEª Operating environmentOS:IBM-PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed;Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/Pro

74ª To start DV STUDIO 3.1E-SE1Set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode or Camera Mode.≥If you wish to capture data from a tape, set the Palmcorder to VCR Mode

75Using the ArcSoft SoftwareThere are 4 types of image editing software in the ArcSoft Software package.1 Panorama Maker 3.0 (Windows, Mac)≥Easy-to-us

76ª Installation of ArcSoft Software Suite1Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the personal computer’s CD-ROM drive.2 Select the software to be installed

77To disconnect USB cable safelyIf USB cable is disconnected while computer is on, error dialog box may appear. In such a case click [OK] and close th

78Notes≥Do not disconnect USB Connection Cable while the operation light of Palmcorder is on. It may freeze the software or destroy the data in transf

79ª About the compatibility of the card filesData files recorded on an “SD Memory Card” or a “MultiMediaCard” by this Palmcorder conform with DCF (Des

8ContentsBefore UsingStandard Accessories...10Quick Guide ...

80OthersIndicationsVarious functions and Palmcorder conditions are displayed on the screen.1) Remaining Battery Power [r]≥When the battery power becom

8110) Sound Volume ≥Use this indication to adjust the volume of playback sound from the built-in speaker or headphones. (l 42)11) Date/Time Indication

8220)21)23)24)PICTURE100-0012 F 15 640640SF22)SLIDE!µPICTURE20) File Type Display [PICTURE/MPEG4/VOICE/TITLE] (l 56, 61)21) Folder-File Number (l 57

83ª Changing the Counter Display ModeBy changing [C.DISPLAY] on the [DISPLAY SETUP] Sub-Menu, you can change the Counter Display Mode to Tape Counter

84FILE LOCKED: When you are attempting to delete a locked picture. The locked picture cannot be deleted.WRITE PROTECTED:When you are attempting to wri

85ª Camera Search (l 28)≥In Camera Search Mode, images may contain mosaic-like noise patterns. This is a phenomenon that is characteristic of digital

86ª Electronic Image Stabilizer Function (l 32)≥Under conditions of dim lighting, the Electronic Image Stabilizer Function will not operate correctly.

87ª Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment (l 36)≥You may see vertical lines of light in the playback image of a brightly shining subject or highly reflectiv

88ª Listening to Playback Sound Through HeadphonesIf you want to listen to the playback sound of a tape through headphones, set [AV JACK] on the [AV I

89ª Recording on a Card (l 52 – 55)≥Do not touch the connector terminal located on the back of the card.≥Wide images cannot be recorded on the Memory

9OthersIndications...80Initializing the Modes ...83Wa

90≥The following functions are disabled.≥Self-timer (l 30)≥Zoom Microphone Function (l 31)≥Digital Zoom (l 31)≥Fade In/Out Function (l 32)≥Digital Eff

91ª Copying Pictures from a Memory Card to a Cassette (l 59)≥When recording the Card Image on a Tape, its size is transformed into 720k576 according t

92Cautions for Useª After Use1Take out the Cassette. (l 20)2 Set the [OFF/ON/MODE] Switch to [OFF]. (l 20)3 Detach the Power Source and retract the Vi

93≥After use, be sure to pull out the AC Cable from the AC Jack. (If they are left connected, a small amount of electricity is consumed.)≥Always keep

94ª Optimal Use of the BatteryBattery CharacteristicsThis Battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power is based upon t

95ª LCD Monitor/Viewfinder/Lens HoodLCD Monitor≥In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may take place on the LCD Monitor. Wipe it w

964) Recording a subject that is surrounded by objects with glossy surfaces or by highly reflective objects≥Because the Palmcorder focuses on the obje

97SpecificationsDigital Palmcorder Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 7.9/7.2 VPower Consumption: Recording5.0 WRecording Format: Mini DV

98Palmcorder Accessory System*Please refer to page 18, concerning the battery charging time and available recording time.*NOTE: Accessories and/or mod

99Palmcorder Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)In CANADA, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for more information on Accessories.TO OBTA