Features Operating environment Editing procedures Lets start MotionDV STUDIO Lets capture the video from a tape Lets edit the video
Lets arrange the video in the edit track Lets cut unnecessary parts Lets enter a text-based title Lets enter effects at scene transitions

Quick Start Guide

MotionDV STUDIO 5.3
Lets output/play back the video as a file
To output videos edited with a PC to a digital video camera, a PC equipped with DV (IEEE1394) terminal is required. If the digital video camera is connected to the PC with a USB cable or does not have the DV input function, you cannot output the video from the PC to the digital video camera. When you capture videos from a digital video camera to a PC, you can use both USB cables and DV cables for connection.

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Features
MotionDV STUDIO is software used to edit video by connecting a PC to a DV device (digital video camera etc.). If you output the edited videos as files, you can play edited videos on a PC or play on other compatible devices by copying them onto an SD Memory Card. If you use a DV cable, you can also output edited videos onto a tape and play them. (If the USB 2.0 cable is used for connection or the digital video camera does not have the DV input function, you cannot use the DV device output mode.) ( 11) In this Quick Start Guide, the typical operation procedures in each mode are described. Refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO for detailed operations, operating environment or other cautions. The reference pages for this Quick Start Guide are indicated as ( 00) and the reference pages for the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO are indicated as ( 00). Input mode ( 6) Select when inputting video or audio from a video device, etc. Edit mode ( 7) Select when the data is edited. Process mode ( 9) Select when the video is processed using a title or 3D animation. Output mode ( 11) Select when outputting video or audio to an external device. -2Other Microsoft, Windows, Windows Media, DirectX, DirectDraw, DirectSound and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation of the U.S. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. AMD Athlon is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD). All other names, company names, product names, etc. are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies. The descriptions in these Operating Instructions may be modified without prior notice. It is prohibited to copy the description in these Operating Instructions in whole or in part without permission. The names, addresses, etc. used in samples of these Operating Instructions are fictitious.

Operating environment

The following PC environments are required for the MotionDV STUDIO to be installed and used. A drive that can read a CD-ROM is needed for installation. The operation of this software cannot be guaranteed when fonts other than English font are selected and used. Set the English font. To play back created videos (AVI, ASF files, etc.), a video player such as Windows Media Player is necessary. In order to record the data onto recording media such as CD-R/RW, the media, a drive supporting the media and writing software are necessary. Even though the following operating environment is met, MotionDV STUDIO may not operate on some PCs. When you use this software, log on the PC with a user name having administrative rights. (including installation and uninstallation) Compliant PC: IBM PC/AT compatible device with Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or more of CPU, or AMD AthlonTM 1 GHz or more of CPU (including compatible CPU) Compliant OS: The following OS pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1 or later Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) Hard disk: Ultra DMA - 33 or more 640 MB disk space is required Disk space required for capturing video DV: 1 GB for approx. 4-minute data Available memory: 256 MB or more (Additional memory set up will enable you to operate smoothly.) Graphic display: 4 MB or more video memory High Colour (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop size 1024k768 pixels or more (DirectDraw Overlay support) Sound: Sound device compatible with Windows (DirectSound support) Interface: DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a) USB 2.0 (Type A, high speed support) Required software: Microsoft DirectX 9.0b or later Microsoft Windows Media Player 6.4 or later Drive: CD-ROM drive Others: Mouse or equivalent pointing devices

Editing procedures

In this Quick Start Guide, the typical flow from editing of materials recorded with a video camera by MotionDV STUDIO to playback is described. Recording
1 Capturing videos from a tape (DV device input mode) ( 6) Capture videos from a tape to the PC. 2 Editing videos (Edit mode, Process mode) ( 7)
Cuts unnecessary parts and inserts effects in the scene transition. 3 Outputting as a file (File output mode) ( 11) Outputs the edited data as a file.
4 Playback ( 11) Plays back the file.
Lets start MotionDV STUDIO
Connect the video camera with the PC before starting MotionDV STUDIO. You can use USB 2.0 cable or DV cable (optional) for the connection. Make sure the video camera is in the Tape Playback Mode. 1. Select [start] >> [All Programs (Programs)] >> [Panasonic] >> [MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV] >> [MotionDV STUDIO LE for DV].
2. Click [Editing directly].
Using the Edit assistant ( 23) You can automatically and easily capture and edit the video.
Lets capture the video from a tape
1. Click. 2. Click. The preview screen presents the video being played. 3. Click [Capture] when you start capturing. Video capturing starts. [Imported length] The duration of the video captured is displayed. [Available recording time] The remaining available recording time for video to be captured is displayed depending on the free space of the hard disk on your personal computer.
4. Click [Quit] to stop capturing. The capturing ends and the video file captured (Video clip) is displayed in the [Video] in the library. 5. Click. The video device stops playing.
Other methods to capture video from a tape
Please refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. Capturing video clips by specifying the range ( 41) Indexing and capturing a video ( 45) Capturing multiple video clips at one time ( 49) Directly capturing a video being taken by the camera ( 51) Capturing still images ( 53)
Lets edit the video Lets arrange the video in the edit track

1. Click.

2. Select the clip to be arranged from.
3. Click [Add To Edit Track]. A message indicating processing appears, then the clip is arranged at the back end of the edit track.
Lets cut unnecessary parts
1. Click and then click at the beginning of the part you want to cut. The video display is paused.

2. Click [Divide].

The clip is divided into 2 at the point of the current bar ( ).

3. Click and click at the end of the part you want to cut. 4. Click [Divide]. 5. Select a clip to be deleted by clicking on it. 6. Select [Edit] >> [Delete] from the menu.
Lets enter a text-based title
1. Right-click the desired clip that you want to add a title to on the edit track and select [Title editor]. The Title editor mode will be established and the first scene of the clip will be displayed on the edit screen. 2. Click. The mouse cursor will change to the text cursor. 3. Click at a location that you want to insert title. The text input area ( ) will appear.
4. Enter text. 5. Click. The entered text will be set as a text-based title. 6. Select [File] >> [Save] from the menu.
The confirmation message will appear. 7. Click [OK]. 8. Click to close the Title editor mode. The screen will return to the Edit mode.
Other methods related to a title
Please refer to the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. Adding a Simplified Title ( 113) Applying fade effects to text ( 158) Applying motion effects to text ( 160)
Lets enter effects at scene transitions
1. Right-click on in front of the scene it is to be applied to with a transition effect and select [Create transition].
The transition effect setting screen appears.

C A D B

2. Set the transition effect parameters. A. You can select different types of transition effects. B. If checked, the scenes will transit in the reverse direction. C. You can check the effect on the preview screen by moving the slider. D. Allows more detailed settings for the effect.

3. Click [OK].

on the position where the transition effect is set is changed to.

Advanced effects options

Please refer to the Process mode section of the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. ( 124)
The transition effect is set.

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1. After editing in the Edit mode, click in TOOL BOX. 2. In [File Name], specify the output destination and file name. 3. Select [AVI format (DV compression)] in [Format]. 4. Click [File Output]. Output will begin. When the output is completed, the message File output has been shut down. will appear.
5. Click and then double-click the icon of the output file.
The movie will play back the data in AVI format on Windows Media Player. A. Playback B. Pause C. Stop D. Volume 6. Select from the TOOL BOX, and the MotionDV STUDIO will exit. You may also select [File] >> [Exit] to exit the MotionDV STUDIO.

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Other operations applicable on output
Outputting to a DV tape ( 184) The DV cable (optional) is required. Outputting to the SD memory card ( 202) For more options on outputting your edited video, refer to the Output mode section of the Operating Instructions of MotionDV STUDIO. ( 182)

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Edit mode

Recording from a tape onto a card. Copying onto a DVD recorder or a VCR (Dubbing).. Using the DV cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing).. Audio dubbing.. Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge).. 50

With a PC

Using the Camcorder with a PC.. Using USB Driver.. Connecting Computer and Camcorder.. Using as a Web camera.. Using MotionDV STUDIO.. To disconnect USB cable safely.. If you no longer need software or driver (Uninstall).. Notes... 59 59
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Quick Guide

# Charging the battery 1 Connect the AC main lead to the AC adaptor
# Inserting/removing a card 1 Open the LCD monitor and then open the card slot cover.
2 Put the battery on the battery mount by

and the AC main socket.

aligning the mark, and then securely plug it in.
2 Insert/remove the card into/from the card
# Fitting the battery Push the battery against the battery holder and slide it until it clicks.
"When inserting a card, face the label side ! towards you and push it straight in with one stroke as far as it goes. "When removing the card, open the card slot cover and press the center of the card and then pull it straight out. 3 Securely close the card slot cover.
# Inserting/removing a cassette 1 Slide the [OPEN/EJECT] lever and open the cassette cover.

OPEN/ EJECT

# How to turn on the power 1 While pressing the button !, set the"[OFF/ ON] switch to [ON]. !

OFF ON

2 After the cassette holder is opened, insert/

remove the cassette.

# How to turn off the power 1 While pressing the button !, set the"[OFF/ ON] switch to [OFF]. !
3 Push the [PUSH] mark ! in order to close

the cassette holder.

4 Only after the cassette holder is completely
housed, close the cassette cover.
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Before using # Recording on a tape "Set to Tape Recording Mode.
# Playing back tape "Set to Tape Playback Mode.
1 Press the recording start/stop button to

start recording.

1 Operate with joystick.
2 Press the recording start/stop button again

to pause recording.

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$/%: Playback/Pause &: Rewind/Review playback (Reverts to playback with the $/%!icon.) ': Fast forward/Cue playback (Reverts to playback with the $/% icon.) (: Stop # Playing back card "Set to Picture Playback Mode.
# Recording still pictures onto a card "Set to Card Recording Mode.

(Photoshot)

1 Operate with joystick. 1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button

The one-touch free-style grip belt
# To use as a hand strap If you use the grip belt as a hand strap, then you can carry or handle this Camcorder more easily. 1 Open the lock cover ! by pinching the projections #"on both sides. Press the lock button $ to remove the grip belt.
(41) (41) Shoulder strap fixture
# " "When removing the grip belt, tightly hold the Camcorder with both hands. "After removing the grip belt, restore the lock cover to the original position. 2 Adjust the belt length.

# " !

"Put the strap through the fixture ! and through the stopper # so it will not come off. Extend part $ by at least 1 inch (2 cm). "Fit the other end of the belt similarly.
!"Flip the belt. ""Slide ! in the direction indicated by the arrow. #"Fix the belt. 3 Put your hand through the strap.
"Use the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic for more convenience.
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Before using "Hold the Camcorder without covering the microphones or the sensors with your hands. # To restore the strap to the grip belt "When returning the grip belt to the grip belt attachment, press the lock cover ! and check if the grip belt is securely locked.

Using the LCD monitor

You can record the image while viewing it on the LCD monitor. 1 Put a finger on the LCD monitor release and pull the LCD monitor out in the direction of the arrow.
# To use as a grip belt Adjust the belt length so it fits your hand. 1 Adjust the belt length and the pad position.
"The viewfinder is now deactivated. "It can open up to 90. 2 Adjust the angle of the LCD monitor according to your preference.

# ! "

!"Flip the belt. ""Adjust the length. #"Fix the belt.

1 180o

"It can rotate up to 180.!! towards the lens or 90. # towards the viewfinder. "The brightness and color level of the LCD monitor can be adjusted from the menu. "If it is forcibly opened or rotated, the Camcorder may be damaged or fail. "Check that the card slot cover is closed. "When the LCD monitor is rotated by 180. towards the lens (when recording yourself), the LCD monitor and the viewfinder will be simultaneously activated.

Recording still pictures onto a card (Photoshot)
"Set to Card Recording Mode.
1 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button halfway in

Check the recording

The last image recorded is played back for 2 to 3 seconds. After checking, the Camcorder will be set to a recording pause. "Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Press the joystick during the recording pause until the icon ! appears. 2 Move the joystick down to select the recording check icon [ ].
order to adjust focusing. (For auto focusing only) "The iris/gain value is fixed and this Camcorder focuses on the subject automatically.
! Shutter chance mark 5 (The white lamp flashes.): Focusing 2 (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus No mark: When focusing is unsuccessful "The shutter chance mark is indicated as follows when the [PHOTO SHOT] button is not pressed halfway. Please use it as a guide for recording. 2 (The green lamp lights up.): When in focus and a good picture can be recorded 5 (White lamp lights up.): Almost in focus # Focus area 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button fully. # To record still pictures clearly "When zooming in on the subject with a magnification of!46 to 106 or higher, it is difficult to reduce the slight shaking from holding the Camcorder by hand. We recommend decreasing the zoom magnification and approaching the subject when recording. "When recording still pictures, hold the Camcorder firmly with your hands and keep your arms stationary at your side so as not to shake the Camcorder. "You can record stable pictures without shaking by using a tripod and the remote control.

Blank search function

Searches for the last part of the image recorded (unused part of the tape). "Set to Tape Recording/Playback Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] or [ADVANCE] >> [BLANK SEARCH] >> [YES]. # Stopping a blank search midway Move the joystick down. "If the cassette tape has no blank part, then the Camcorder will stop at the end of the tape. "The Camcorder stops at a point approx. 1 second before the end of the last image recorded. When you start recording at that point, the image can be recorded seamlessly from the last image.

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effect

1) Still picture size 2) Number of recordable still pictures (When no pictures can be recorded, the red light will flash.) 3) Quality of still pictures # Progressive Photoshot You can record still pictures with higher picture quality and frames. (You cannot switch the progressive function off/on.)
"In the tape recording mode, the progressive function may be disabled depending on the other functions used. (-68-)
the desired picture size. [1760]: 176061320 [1280]: 12806960 [640]: 6406480
recorded on a card 1 Set [BASIC] >> [PICTURE SIZE] >> select
# Select the size of still pictures to be
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Zoom in/out function

You can zoom in up to 106!optically. "Set to Tape/Card Recording Mode. 1 Wide-angle recording (zoom out): Push the [W/T] lever towards [W]. Close-up recording (zoom in): Push the [W/T] lever towards [T].
# To use the zoom microphone function Interlocked with the zooming operation, the microphone will clearly capture sounds far away with the tele-shot or those in the vicinity with the wide-angle shot. "Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [ZOOM MIC] >> [ON].
# About the variable speed zoom

1tW T 5tW T 10tW T

"When zooming in and taking a picture while holding the Camcorder by hand, we recommend using the image stabilizer function. "When you are zooming on a faraway subject, a sharper focus is achieved if the recording subject is 3.9 feet (1.2 m) or further from the Camcorder. "When the zoom speed is high, the subject may not be focused easily. "When the zoom magnification is 16, the Camcorder can focus on a subject approx. 1.6 inches (4 cm) distant from the lens. # Digital zoom function If the zoom magnification exceeds 10 times, then the digital zoom function will be activated. The digital zoom function allows you to select a magnification from 256 to 7006. 1 Set [ADVANCE] >> [D.ZOOM] >> [256] or [7006].

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"When pushing the [W/T] lever as far as it will go, you can zoom from 16 to 106!in 2.1 second at the maximum. "The zoom speed varies according to the amount of movement of the [W/T] lever. "For the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic, the zoom speed changes in 2 stages. "The variable speed zoom function cannot be used with the remote control.

"The flash is activated and the picture will be recorded. "You cannot use the built-in flash unless the card is inserted in the Camcorder. "The Camcorder, even when its flash has been turned off, automatically determines if the flash is necessary by detecting the ambient brightness. (If it determines that the flash is necessary, the [ ] indication lights up in yellow.) "When the [,] ([,4]/[,7]) indication or the [,A] ([,A4]/[,A7]) indication is displayed, the flash can be lit. If the indication is flashing or not displayed, the flash cannot be lit. "The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m) in a dark place. Pictures will appear dark or reddish when they are recorded by using the flash at distances greater than 6 feet (2 m). "When set [FLASH] >> [,A] and the shutter speed, iris or gain is adjusted, the indication (either [,A], [,A4], or [,A7]) may disappear and the flash may not be lighted. "Using the flash fixes the shutter speed of 1/750 s or faster to 1/500. "The picture may become out of focus in a dark place. If so, adjust the focus manually. "The picture may appear dark if flash is lit in front of a white background. "Set the flash to [ ] where using a flash is prohibited. "Do not block the flash by hand or any other means.
"Red eye phenomenon may appear depending on the recording conditions. # Using the flash VW-FLH3 (optional) "The flash permits still picture recording in a dark place 6 feet (2 m) or more distant from the subject. The available range of the flash is approx. 3 to 13 feet (1 to 4 m). "When the flash becomes ready to flash, the [,] indication appears. "The optional flash and the built-in flash cannot be used simultaneously. "The brightness of the flash cannot be adjusted. "The shutter speed, iris/gain, and white balance become fixed. "Using the flash outdoors or with backlight or other bright conditions may result in white blotches (color blotches) on the pictures. If so, either adjust the iris manually or use the backlight compensation function, without using the flash. "Carefully read the operating instructions for the flash.
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Self-timer recording

You can record still pictures on a card using the timer. "Set to Card Recording Mode. 1 Set [BASIC] >> [SELF TIMER] >> [YES]. 2 Press the [PHOTO SHOT] button.
Recording images for wide-screen TVs
This allows you to record images compatible with wide-screen TVs. Wide Function Images are recorded with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Cinema Function Images are recorded with a black belt appearing along the top and bottom of the screen so that they look like theatre movies. "Set to Tape Recording Mode. 1 Wide Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [WIDE] >> [ON]. Cinema Function Set [ADVANCE] >> [CINEMA] >> [ON].

"Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go. "Check the connected terminal. "When no image is presented on the TV even if set [BASIC] >> [AV JACK] >> [OUT/+], set to [OUT]. (-63-)
the Camcorder is output to the TV set
5 Move the joystick up to select the [2/%]
icon again or press the [%] button on the remote control to stop recording. (Recorder) 6 Stop playback. (Player) # To cancel the standby for recording When the Camcorder is in standby for recording, move the joystick down and select the [(] icon. "Do not plug or unplug the DV cable during dubbing, or the dubbing may not be completed properly. "If a picture (bilingual video, etc.) containing main sound and sub sound has been dubbed, select the desired sound using [SETUP] >> [AUDIO OUT] on playback. "Even if you use a device equipped with DV terminals such as IEEE1394, you may not be able to perform digital dubbing in some cases. For more information, see the instructions for equipment connected. "Regardless of the menu settings on the recorder, digital dubbing is carried out in the same mode as the [AUDIO REC] mode of the playback tape. "The images on the recorder monitor may be disturbed, but it does not affect the recorded images. "If a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) is recorded by the Camcorder, the picture is distorted by mosaic-like patterns at playback. "Disconnect the USB cable since input signals from the external input terminal cannot be recorded while it is connected with the USB cable. "When wide images are input, the display such as the menu screen or the operation icon is expanded horizontally. "While pictures are input from the DV terminal, the operation icon blinks on instead of appearing from the side of the screen when you press the center of the joy stick.
Using the DV cable for Recording (Digital Dubbing)
By connecting other digital video equipment with DV terminal and the Camcorder by using the DV cable PV-DDC9/PV-DDC9-K (optional) !, high-image-quality dubbing can be done in digital format. "Set to Tape Playback Mode. (Player/ recorder) 1 Connect the Camcorder and digital video equipment with the DV cable.
(Recorder) "You do not have to follow this step when the remote control is used in the digital dubbing. 3 Start playback. (Player) 4 Start recording. (Recorder) Move the joystick up to select [2/%] icon.
2 Set [ADVANCE] >> [REC STDBY] >> [YES].
CAUTION: Unauthorized exchanging and/or copying of copyrighted recordings may be copyright infringement.
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Audio dubbing

You can add music or narration to the recorded cassette. "Set to Tape Playback Mode. 1 Insert a Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic or an external microphone securely into the [REMOTE/MIC] terminal as far as it will go.

"If a tape has a non-recorded portion when the tape is dubbed, images and sounds may be disturbed when this portion of the tape is played back. # Before recording with audio dubbing "Set to Tape Recording Mode. "When you want to preserve the original sound taken during recording, set [SETUP] >> [AUDIO REC] >> [12bit] to take pictures. (When set [16bit], the sounds taken during recording are erased after recording with audio dubbing.) "Set [BASIC] >> [REC SPEED] >> [SP] to take pictures. # To play back the sound recorded with
2 Find a scene that you want to add sound to,
and press the [%] button on the remote control.
You can switch between the sound recorded with audio dubbing and the original sound. Set [SETUP] >> [12bit AUDIO] >> [ST2] or [MIX]. [ST1]: It only plays back the original sound. [ST2]: It only plays back the sound added by audio dubbing. [MIX]: It simultaneously plays back the original sound and the sound added with audio dubbing. # To dub audio while listening to a "When pausing the audio dubbing, set the [12bit AUDIO] on the [SETUP] Sub-Menu to [ST2] and you can check the pre-recorded sound.

audio dubbing

3 Press the [A.DUB] button on the remote
control to make audio dubbing ready.

pre-recorded sound

A.DUB "
4 Press the [%] button on the remote control

to start audio dubbing.

A.DUB #
"When the Magic Wire Remote Control with Narration Mic is used, start recording with the [TALK] button pressed. "Talk into the microphone. 5 Press the [%] button on the remote control to stop audio dubbing.
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Printing pictures by directly connecting to the printer (PictBridge)
To print pictures by directly connecting the Camcorder to the printer, use a printer compatible with PictBridge. (Read the operating instructions for the printer.) "Insert a card and set to Picture Playback Mode. 1 Connect the Camcorder and the printer with the supplied USB cable.
3 Move the joystick left and right to select a

desired picture, and then press it.
4 Select the desired number of prints. 5 Select the setting for date printing.
"If the printer is not capable of date printing, this setting will be unavailable. 6 Select the paper size. [STANDARD]: Size specific to the printer [465 INCH] [567 INCH] [466 INCH] [A4] "You cannot set paper sizes not supported on the printer. 7 Set [PRINT] >> [YES] to start printing. # When you stop printing halfway Move the joystick down. "Avoid the following operations during printing. These operations disable proper printing. "Disconnecting the USB cable "Removing the card "Switching the mode dial "Turning off the power "Check the settings for the paper size, quality of print, etc. on the printer. "You cannot print pictures that cannot be played on the Camcorder. "When the Camcorder and the printer are connected in the Tape Recording/Playback Mode, the [ WEB] or the [ WEB] Indication may appear on the LCD monitor. However, pictures cannot be printed. "You can set up to 9 prints.

! USB cable

PictBridge
"The [PictBridge] indication appears on the screen of the Camcorder. (When the printer is being recognized, the [PictBridge] indication blinks.) "When no card is inserted in the Camcorder, the [PictBridge] indication does not appear. (You cannot print any pictures.) "When the Camcorder and the printer are not connected properly, the [PictBridge] indication keeps blinking. (It will blink for just over 1 minute.) Connect the cable or check the printer. "We recommend using the AC adaptor as the power supply. "When images are displayed in multi-screen, they cannot be printed. 2 Select [SINGLE PRINT] or [DPOF PRINT]. "If there is no file with a DPOF setting, you cannot select [DPOF PRINT]. "When you select [DPOF PRINT] for printing set the number of prints in DPOF setting. "When [DPOF PRINT] is selected, print after you determine the paper size.
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Using the Camcorder with a PC
An image stored on the DV Cassette can be transferred to your personal computer. # Software Installation 1 Turn on Computer and start up Windows. 2 Insert supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. "[Setup Menu] appears.

Using USB Driver

"For Windows 98SE/Me users, USB Audio Device is required. Click [Next] and proceed. "If you use Windows 98SE, the OS installation CD may be required.
For Windows 98SE/Me Users The following messages may be displayed during the installation depending on the environment of the personal computer. Install the USB Driver as instructed below. 1) The message The file kstvtune.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found. is displayed.
"Enter C:\Windows\system for Windows 98SE. "Enter C:\Windows\options\CABS for Windows Me. "If the kstvtune.ax file is missing in one of the 2 above-mentioned folders, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path. 2) The message The file ksclockf.ax on [Unknown] cannot be found. is displayed. "Enter C:\Windows\system. "If the ksclockf.ax file is missing in the above mentioned folder, insert the OS CD-ROM and assign the path. "You may click [Browse] to look for and assign the path. 5 Start Windows Messenger (for Windows XP users) or MSN Messenger (for Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users). "Click [Start] >> [Programs] >> [Windows Messenger] or [MSN Messenger].
2 Select [.NET Messaging Service] and click 3 After the.NET Passport Wizard is displayed,

click [Next]. [OK].

"Please refer to the instruction manual of your personal computer for how to configure the audio and the microphone. "To communicate with persons using Windows in other languages, setting up using alphabets or numbers is recommended. 4 According to the procedures displayed on the screen, continue the setup. 5 After the setup is completed, sign in and start Windows Messenger. "Windows Messenger is activated.
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With a PC "For other information about MSN Messenger, please refer to Help. "When access is finished, close MSN Messenger, then turn off the Camcorder. Finally, disconnect the USB cable.

Using MotionDV STUDIO

6 Click on [Audio Tuning Wizard.] in the
[Tools] menu to confirm that equipment is connected correctly. 7 Select [USB Video Device] in the [Camera] menu. 8 Select [DVC] in the [Microphone] menu. "Please refer to the HELP file of Windows Messenger to understand its operation. "During set up, if [Primary video capture device] selection screen is displayed, [Panasonic DVC Web Camera] is selected. # Setting up MSN Messenger When starting MSN Messenger for the first time, its setup screen is displayed. (However, the screen is not displayed if MSN Messenger setup has already been done.) For more details, please read the corresponding Help file. 1 Click [Sign In]. When the OS is Windows XP/2000/Me, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the DV cable. When the OS is Windows XP/2000, the Camcorder can be connected to the personal computer with the USB cable, however, Video Stream Driver must be installed. "Do not connect the USB cable until the Video Stream Driver is installed. # Operating environment OS: IBM PC/AT compatible personal computer with pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition/ Professional SP1 or later Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or later Microsoft Windows Me (Millennium Edition) (Only in DV connection) CPU: Intel Pentium III 700 MHz or higher/AMD Athlon 1 GHz or higher (including compatible CPU) Graphic display: High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended) Desktop resolution of 10246768 pixels or more (Supporting the overlay of DirectDraw) 4 MB or more video memory Sound: PCM sound source (Compatible Direct Sound) RAM: 256 MB or more (Adding more memory enables you to operate the personal computer more comfortably.) Hard disk: Ultra DMA 33 or more Free hard disk space: 640 MB (When you capture video, 1 GB is needed for data of approx. 4 minutes.) Interface: DV (IEEE1394) terminal (IEEE1394.a) USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed compliant) DirectX 9.0b or later Windows Media Player 6.4 or later Other requirements: Mouse

Menu #

[CARD RECORDING MENU]

[PICTURE PLAYBACK MENU]

1) [BASIC] [SCENE MODE] -38[PICT. QUALITY] -30[PICTURE SIZE] -30[SELF TIMER] -36[CLOCK SET] -232) [ADVANCE] [BURST MODE] -37[FLASH] -35[RED EYE] -35[FLASH LEVEL] -35[SHTR EFFECT] -30[DATE/TIME] -63[INITIAL SET] -643) [SETUP] [REC LAMP] -63[DISPLAY] -63[REMOTE] -25[BEEP SOUND] -63[LCD AI] -24[LCD SET] -23[EVF SET] -23[POWER SAVE] -284) [LANGUAGE] -21-
1) [BASIC] [DATE/TIME] -63[PROTECT] -462) [ADVANCE] [DPOF SET] -46[CARD FORMAT] -463) [SETUP] [DISPLAY] -63[REMOTE] -25[LCD SET] -23[EVF SET] -23[LCD AI] -24[POWER SAVE] -284) [LANGUAGE] -21-
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Menus related to taking pictures
# [H.SHOE MIC] Set to [LOWCUT] and this reduces low sound noise and wind noise hitting the stereo zoom microphone (VW-VMH3; optional) mounted on the smart accessory shoe. # [DATE/TIME] This switches between date and time indications. "The Camcorder automatically records the date and time the picture was taken on the tape. "You can also show or change the date/time indication by repeatedly pressing the [DATE/ TIME] button on the remote control. # [AUDIO REC] Switches the audio (PCM audio) recording systems. [12bit]: Records audio in 12 bit 32 kHz 4 tracks. (The original audio signals can be kept after the other audio signals are dubbed.) [16bit]: Records audio in 16 bit 48 kHz 2 tracks. Audio can be recorded in higher quality. (If audio signals are dubbed, then the original audio signals will be erased.) # [REC LAMP] Set to [ON] and this turns the recording lamp on during recording, which indicates that recording is underway. Set to [OFF] and this does not turn on the lamp even when recording is underway. # [DISPLAY] Set to [ON] and the display mode can be switched to all functions. Set to [OFF] and it can be switched to minimum display. # [BEEP SOUND] Set to [ON] and confirmation/alarm beeps are issued as follows. 1 Beep "When you start recording "When you turn on the power 2 Beeps "When you pause recording 2 Beeps for 4 times "When a cassette with its erasure prevention tab set to [SAVE] is inserted, condensation occurs, and at other times. Check the sentence displayed on the screen.

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Others If the terminal for the AV cable is soiled, noises may appear on the screen. Wipe the soil off the terminal with a soft cloth, and then connect the cable to the AV terminal. Is a picture containing a copyright protection signal (copy guard) being recorded? When a protected picture is played back by the Camcorder, mosaic-like patterns appear on the picture. Card 1: Recorded pictures are not clear. Have you set [BASIC] >> [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ]? If recording is done with it set to [ ], pictures with fine details may include a mosaiclike pattern. Set [PICT. QUALITY] >> [ ]. (-30-) 2: A file recorded on a card cannot be deleted. Is the file locked? Locked files cannot be deleted. (-46-) For the SD Memory Card, if its write protect switch is set to [LOCK], then deletion is disabled. (-19-) 3: Photoshot playback images do not look normal. The picture may be damaged. In order to prevent the loss of image data, backing up on a cassette or a personal computer is recommended. 4: Even if a card is formatted, it cannot be used. Either the Camcorder or the card may be damaged. Please consult a dealer. 5: During playback, [UNPLAYABLE CARD] is displayed. The image was either recorded in a different format, or data is damaged. Others 1: The indication disappears, the screen is frozen, or no operation can be performed. Turn off the power to the Camcorder. If the power cannot be turned off, press the [RESET] button, or detach the battery or AC adaptor and then reattach it. After that, turn on the power again. If normal operation is still not restored, detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from. 2: PUSH THE RESET SWITCH is displayed. An irregularity in the Camcorder has been automatically detected. Remove the cassette or the card for data protection and then press the [RESET] button with the boss !. The Camcorder will be activated.
If you do not press the [RESET] button, the power to the Camcorder is turned off automatically about 1 minute later. Even after you press the [RESET] button, the indication may still appear repeatedly. If so, the Camcorder needs repair. Detach the power connected, and consult the dealer who you purchased the Camcorder from. Do not attempt to repair the unit by yourself. 3: Even if connected by the USB cable, the Camcorder is not recognized by the PC. Is the USB driver installed? 4: When the USB cable is disconnected, an error message will appear on PC. To disconnect the USB cable safely, doubleclick the [ ] icon in the task tray and follow the instructions on the screen. 5: The Camcorder malfunctions on editing, dubbing from digital video equipment, or using MotionDV STUDIO 5.3E LE for DV. If a tape is recorded in multiple modes such as SP and LP (recording mode), 12bit and 16bit (sound recording mode), normal and wide, recorded and unrecorded parts, the Camcorder may malfunction at a point where the mode switches. When you edit, do not record in multiple modes. 6: The warning/alarm indication [1] appears when the Camcorder is operated in the WEB camera mode. Did you press the menu button or the recording start/stop button? You cannot use the menu or record onto the tape/card in the WEB camera mode. Is the setting for the remote control correct? Did you attempt to play a tape without inserting it? Insert a tape. Did you attempt to play a tape with copyright protection (copy guard)? Pictures of the tape with copyright protection (copy guard) cannot be displayed on the PC. (The audio of the tape can be played.) Is the video stream driver installed?

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Others After use, be sure to take the cassette out and detach the battery from the Camcorder or pull out the AC mains lead from AC mains socket. "The battery should be stored in a cool place free from humidity, with as constant temperature as possible. (Recommended temperature: 59.F to 77.F (15.C to 25.C), Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%) "Extremely high temperatures or low temperatures will shorten the life of the battery. "If the battery is kept in a high-temperature, high-humidity, or oily-smoky places, the terminals may rust and cause malfunctions. "To store the battery for a long period of time, we recommend you charge it once every year and store it again after you have completely used up the charged capacity. "Dust and other matter attached to the battery terminals should be removed. Do not throw old battery into fire. "Heating a battery or throwing it into a fire may result in an explosion. "If the operating time is very short even after the battery has been recharged, the battery has worn out. Please purchase a new battery. # About the AC adaptor "If the battery is warm, charging requires more time than normal. "If the temperature of the battery is extremely high or extremely low, the [CHARGE] lamp may continue flashing, and the battery may not be charged. After the battery temperature has decreased or increased sufficiently, recharging starts automatically. So, wait for a while. If the lamp still continues flashing even after the recharging, the battery or AC adaptor may be faulty. If so, please contact a dealer. "If you use the AC adaptor near a radio, radio reception may be disturbed. Keep the AC adaptor 3 feet (1 m) or more away from radio. "When using the AC adaptor, it may generate whirring sounds. However, this is normal. "After use, be sure to pull out the AC mains lead from the AC mains socket. (If they are left connected, a minute amount of current is consumed.) "Always keep the electrodes of the AC adaptor and battery clean. # About the cassette Never place the cassette in a high temperature place. "The tape may be damaged, producing mosaic-like noise at the time of playback. When storing the cassette after use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning and take it out. "If the cassette is left for more than 6 months (depending on the storage condition) in the Camcorder or stopped midway, the tape may sag and be damaged. "Once every 6 months, wind the tape to the end and then rewind it to the beginning. If the cassette is left for 1 year or longer without winding or rewinding, the tape may be deformed by expansion or shrinkage attributable to temperature and humidity. The wound tape may stick to itself. "Dust, direct sunlight (ultraviolet rays), and humidity may damage the tape. Such usage may cause damage to the Camcorder and the heads. "After use, be sure to rewind the tape to the beginning, put the cassette in the case to protect it from dust, and store it upright. Keep the cassette away from strong magnetism. "Objects using magnets such as magnetic necklaces and toys having a magnetic force that is stronger than expected, may erase the contents of a recording or may increase noise. # About the card When inserting or removing the card, always set the [OFF/ON] switch to [OFF]. When the access lamp is illuminated (During access to the card), do not open the card slot cover to pull out the card, turn off the power, or cause any vibrations or impact. Do not leave the card in places where there is high temperature or direct sunlight, or where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated. Moreover, do not fold or drop the card. "The card may break or the contents of the card may be destroyed or erased. After use, be sure to remove the card from the Camcorder for storage. "After use, or when storing or carrying the card, put it in the storage case. "Do not allow dust, water, or foreign substances to adhere to the terminals on the back of the card. Moreover, do not touch the terminals with your hand. "Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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Limited Warranty (For USA Customers)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Limited Warranty Coverage

Limited Warranty

Product
Camcorder DVD/VCR Deck, A/V Mixer
One (1) Year (except CCD Image Sensor) CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) Months One (1) Year
Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable

Service

Carry-In or Mail-In Carry-In or Mail-In

Contact Number

1-800-211-PANA(7262) 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD, One (1) Year (except CRT) TV/DVD/VCR CRT - Two (2) Years Combination TV/HDR Combination Rechargeable Batteries (in exchange for defective item) Tape (in exchange for defective item) Memory Cards (in exchange for defective item) One (1) Year (except CRT) CRT - Two (2) Years Ten (10) Days
Carry-In: 21 CRTand Smaller 1-800-211-PANA(7262) In-Home or Carry-In: 22 CRT and Larger In-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788

Carry-In or Mail-In

1-800-211-PANA(7262)

Five (5) Days

Not Applicable

Ninety (90) Days

During the Labor warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold as is. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-HomeService (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (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 removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.