Panasonic PV-DV952 Camcorder User Manual


 
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Contents
Before Using
Standard Accessories ......................................................... 6
Quick Guide......................................................................... 7
To watch the Playback Picture............................................ 7
Controls and Components................................................... 8
Remote Controller............................................................. 10
Power Supply .................................................................... 12
Charging Time and Available Recording Time.................. 12
Lens Cap and Grip Belt..................................................... 13
Attaching the Shoulder Strap ............................................ 13
Inserting a Cassette .......................................................... 13
Turning on/off the Palmcorder and selecting Modes......... 14
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................... 14
Using the LCD Monitor...................................................... 14
Using the Menu Screen..................................................... 15
List of Menus..................................................................... 16
Setting Date and Time....................................................... 19
Internal Lithium Battery Recharge..................................... 19
LP Mode............................................................................ 19
Audio Recording Mode...................................................... 19
CAMERA Mode
Recording.......................................................................... 20
PhotoShot Recording on the DV Cassette........................ 21
Zoom In/Out Functions...................................................... 21
Digital Zoom Function ....................................................... 22
Optical Image Stabilizer Function...................................... 22
Fade In/Out Functions....................................................... 22
Cinema Function............................................................... 23
Backlight Compensation Function..................................... 23
Recording in Special Situations......................................... 23
Manual Focus Adjustment................................................. 24
Manual Shutter Speed Adjustment.................................... 24
Manual Iris Adjustment (F Number) .................................. 25
Recording with a Fixed Brightness (AE Lock Function) .... 25
Recording in Natural Colors.............................................. 26
Adjusting White Balance Manually.................................... 26
Using the Video Flash....................................................... 27
Digital Effect Functions...................................................... 28
VCR Mode
Playing Back...................................................................... 30
Finding a Scene You Want to Play Back........................... 30
Slow Motion Playback....................................................... 31
Still Playback/Still Advance Playback................................ 31
Finding the End of a Recording......................................... 31
Index Search Functions..................................................... 32
Playback Zoom Function................................................... 33
Playback Digital Effect Functions...................................... 33
Playing Back on Your TV .................................................. 35
Audio Dubbing................................................................... 35
Special Features
Using a Memory Card........................................................36
Recording on the Memory Card.........................................36
Playing Back Files from the Memory Card ........................39
Copying pictures on a Memory Card to a Cassette...........40
Slide Show.........................................................................41
Creating a Title ..................................................................42
Inserting a Title ..................................................................42
Protecting the Files on a Memory Card from Accidental
Erasure (File Lock) ............................................................43
Deleting the Files Recorded on a Memory Card................43
Formatting a Memory Card................................................44
DPOF Setting.....................................................................44
Copying your DV Cassette to an S-VHS
or VHS Cassette (Dubbing).............................................45
Copying an S-VHS or VHS Cassette
to your DV Cassette........................................................45
Using your Palmcorder with Digital Video Equipment
(Dubbing) ........................................................................46
Using the Software with a Computer .................................47
ArcSoft Software................................................................48
Using the Supplied USB Connection Kit............................49
Installing USB Driver..........................................................49
Connecting Computer and Palmcorder .............................49
Using the G726 Decoder ...................................................50
Installing the G726 Decoder ..............................................50
Check if Palmcorder is correctly recognized......................51
To disconnect USB cable safely........................................51
Verifying and updating driver.............................................52
If you no longer need software or driver (uninstall)............55
Notes .................................................................................56
Others
Indications..........................................................................57
Warning/Alarm Indications.................................................59
Notes & Precautions..........................................................60
Cautions for Use................................................................65
Explanation of Terms.........................................................68
Specifications.....................................................................69
Palmcorder Accessory System..........................................70
Palmcorder Accessory Order Form
(For USA Customers)......................................................71
Before Requesting Service (Problems and Solutions).......72
Request for Service Notice (USA only)..............................74
Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)............................75
Customer Services Directory.............................................76
Limited Warranty (For Canadian Customers)....................77
Index..................................................................................78
Spanish Quick Use Guide/
Guía española para el uso rápido...................................79